Paper Towel Holder Device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel paper towel holder device. The device is designed to ensure that a roll of paper towels is always accessible when needed. The device comprises a housing mounted to a wall or refrigerator and a center, spring-loaded dowel rod that pulls back to allow the rod to be removed from between a pair of opposing mounting ends, similar to a toilet paper roll dispenser. The wall-mounted version can be mounted using adhesive or hardware. The kitchen version is magnetic, such that it can be secured to a side of the refrigerator via a plurality of magnets.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A paper towel holder device that allows a user to mount a paper towel roll to a wall or a refrigerator, the paper towel holder device comprising:
 a housing;   a pair of opposing mounting ends; and   a dowel rod;   wherein the pair of opposing mounting ends act to secure the dowel rod to the housing;   wherein the dowel rod is removably received by the pair of opposing mounting ends for supporting the paper towel roll thereon; and   further wherein the dowel rod is inserted into a hollow center of the paper towel roll and then inserted onto the pair of opposing mounting ends and secured.   
     
     
         2 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 1 , wherein the housing and the pair of opposing mounting ends are an integral unit. 
     
     
         3 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 2 , wherein the pair of opposing mounting ends extend out approximately 90 degrees from the housing. 
     
     
         4 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 1 , wherein the dowel rod comprises a first and a second telescoping components. 
     
     
         5 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 4 , wherein the first telescoping component fits within the second telescoping component. 
     
     
         6 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 5 , wherein a spring is inserted between the first and the second telescoping components, such that when opposing ends of the dowel rod are pushed together, the dowel rod compresses together, releasing the dowel rod from the pair of opposing mounting ends. 
     
     
         7 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 6 , wherein the paper towel holder device is mounted on the wall. 
     
     
         8 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 7 , wherein the housing comprises at least one hole for receiving a screw for securement to the wall. 
     
     
         9 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 7 , wherein the housing comprises an adhesive for securement to the wall. 
     
     
         10 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 6 , wherein the paper towel holder device is mounted on the refrigerator. 
     
     
         11 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 10 , wherein the housing comprises a plurality of magnets for securement to the refrigerator. 
     
     
         12 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of opposing mounting ends each comprise a groove for supporting the dowel rod therebetween. 
     
     
         13 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 12 , wherein an end of the dowel rod comprises a protrusion which rests in and is retained within the groove of the pair of opposing mounting ends. 
     
     
         14 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 1 , wherein the dowel rod is an extended length dowel rod which is sized to retain both a paper towel roll and a toilet paper roll. 
     
     
         15 . A paper towel holder device that allows a user to mount a paper towel roll to a wall or a refrigerator, the paper towel holder device comprising:
 a housing for the paper towel roll;   a pair of opposing mounting ends which extend out approximately 90 degrees from the housing; and   a dowel rod;   wherein the pair of opposing mounting ends act to secure the dowel rod to the housing;   wherein the dowel rod is removably received by the pair of opposing mounting ends for supporting a paper towel roll thereon;   wherein the dowel rod is inserted into a hollow center of the paper towel roll and then inserted onto the pair of opposing mounting ends and secured;   wherein the dowel rod comprises a first telescoping component positioned within a second telescoping component and a spring inserted therebetween;   wherein the pair of opposing mounting ends each comprise a groove for supporting the dowel rod therebetween; and   further wherein an end of the dowel rod comprises a protrusion which rests in and is retained within the groove of the pair of opposing mounting ends.   
     
     
         16 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 15  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         17 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 15 , wherein the paper towel holder device is mounted on the wall and the housing comprises at least one hole for receiving a screw for securement to the wall. 
     
     
         18 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 15 , wherein the paper towel holder device is mounted on the refrigerator and the housing comprises a plurality of magnets for securement to the refrigerator. 
     
     
         19 . The paper towel holder device of  claim 15 , wherein the dowel rod is an extended length dowel rod that is sized to retain both a paper towel roll and a toilet paper roll. 
     
     
         20 . A method of providing a paper towel roll in both a kitchen and a bathroom, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a paper towel holder device comprising a center, spring-loaded dowel rod for removing and reloading the paper towel roll;   mounting the paper towel holder device to a wall or a refrigerator, wherein the wall-mounted device is mounted using adhesives or hardware, and the refrigerated-mounted device is mounted using magnets;   removing the center, spring-loaded dowel rod by compressing the ends to the middle and pulling the dowel rod out from the device;   inserting a paper towel roll on the dowel rod; and   placing the paper towel roll and dowel rod back on the device for use.