Paper dispenser and method of using same

Abstract

A paper dispenser for dispensing paper provided on a roll may include a cylindrical housing having a compartment dimensioned to receive the roll and a slot provided between an inner and an outer surface of the cylindrical housing to dispense paper from the roll. End walls may be removably provided proximate to longitudinal ends of the cylindrical housing. The paper dispenser may also include a decorative layer and a layer of absorptive material for dispensing fragrance.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A paper dispenser for dispensing paper provided on a roll, the dispenser comprising:
 a cylindrical housing comprising
 an inner surface defining a compartment therein, the compartment dimensioned to receive the roll, 
 an outer surface defined at an opposing surface to the inner surface, 
 first and second longitudinal ends, the roll insertable into the compartment through either the first or second longitudinal end, and 
 a slot provided between the inner and outer surface and extending longitudinally towards the first and second longitudinal ends; and 
   first and second end walls, each end wall removably provided proximate to one of the first and second longitudinal ends.   
     
     
         2 . The paper dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the slot begins at the first longitudinal end and terminates at the second longitudinal end. 
     
     
         3 . The paper dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the end walls have an outer end wall surface and an inner end wall surface, and an aperture extending between the outer end wall surface and inner end wall surface to receive a rod to support the roll. 
     
     
         4 . The paper dispenser of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second end walls are press fit to one of the first and second longitudinal ends. 
     
     
         5 . The paper dispenser of  claim 4 , wherein the end walls include a lip protruding from the inner end wall surface, the lip having approximately the same diameter as the inner surface of the cylindrical housing and the outer end wall surface having approximately the same diameter as the outer surface of the cylindrical housing. 
     
     
         6 . The paper dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one layer of absorptive material to absorb and disperse a fragrance, the layer of absorptive material provided on at least one of the end walls. 
     
     
         7 . The paper dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one layer of absorptive material to absorb and disperse a fragrance, the layer of absorptive material provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical housing. 
     
     
         8 . The paper dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising of at least one decorative layer provided on the outer surface of the housing. 
     
     
         9 . The paper dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising of at least one decorative layer provided on at least one end wall. 
     
     
         10 . A method of dispensing paper provided on a roll from a paper dispenser comprising the steps of:
 inserting the roll into a cylindrical housing having first and second longitudinal ends, an inner surface defining a compartment therein, the compartment dimensioned to receive the roll, an outer surface defined at an opposing surface to the inner surface, and a slot provided between the inner and outer surface and extending longitudinally towards the first and second longitudinal ends;   securing first and second end walls to the cylindrical housing proximate the first and second longitudinal ends; and   dispensing paper from the roll through the slot in the cylindrical housing.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the first and second end walls are press fit to one of the first or second longitudinal ends. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the roll is inserted into the compartment through either the first or second longitudinal ends. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of inserting a rod to support the roll thorough an aperture in one of the first or second end walls. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of providing a decorative layer on the outer surface of the cylindrical housing. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of providing a decorative layer on at least one of the end walls. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of storing a fragrance in at least one layer of absorptive material provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical housing. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of storing a fragrance in at least one layer of absorptive material provided on at least one of the end walls.