Convertible Dispenser

Abstract

A system and method for dispensing toilet paper. The system includes a back plate coupled to a cover. An arm base is coupled to an arm, and the arm is coupled to a post. The arm base can rotate relative to the cover. By applying a force the arm rest can unseat and freely rotate. If the user starts with an over-the-top roll configuration the user can rotate the arm to present a behind-the-roll configuration without any need for tools or disassembly.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for dispensing toilet paper, said system comprising:
 a back plate coupled to a post;   wherein said post is coupled to said back plate at a single point.   
     
     
         2 . A method for converting roll orientations on a dispensing apparatus, said apparatus comprising:
 a back plate coupled to a cover;   an arm base coupled to an arm;   wherein said arm is coupled to a post;   wherein said arm base can rotate relative to said cover; said method comprising:   beginning at a first orientation;   applying a force to said arm to allow said arm to rotate;   rotating said arm to a second orientation.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein said first orientation is an over-the-top orientation and wherein said second orientation is a behind-the-roll orientation. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2  wherein said applying a force comprises applying an inward force toward said back plate which allows said arm base to rotate. 
     
     
         5 . A system for dispensing toilet paper, said system comprising:
 a back plate coupled to a cover;   an arm base coupled to an arm;   wherein said arm is coupled to a post;   wherein said arm base can rotate relative to said cover.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5  wherein said arm comprises a separator arm portion with a bend at each end, and a post arm which couples to said post. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6  wherein said separator arm portion is perpendicular to said back plate. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 5  wherein said post further comprises at least three grips. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8  wherein at least three grips comprise a vortex shape around a length of said post. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 5  wherein said arm comprises a post arm which couples to said post, wherein a portion of said post arm comprises threading, and wherein said post further comprises a nut to couple with said threading on said post arm. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10  wherein said post further comprises a friction spring to increase rotational friction. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising a spring to bias said arm base. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12  wherein said arm base further comprises a tongue, and wherein said system further comprises a component which has at least two voids to receive said tongue. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12  wherein by applying a force to counteract said spring, said arm can be rotated relative to said back plate. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14  comprising at least two possible locations wherein said arm base can be locked in place. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15  wherein at least two of said possible locations are located 180 degrees from one another. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 14  comprising three possible locations wherein said arm base can be locked in place. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 14  wherein said arm can rotate without any external tools. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 14  further comprising a roll of toilet paper coupled to said post, and wherein a first position comprises an over-the-top roll configuration and wherein a second position comprises a behind-the-roll configuration, and wherein the two positions can be achieved by rotating the arm.