FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to a toilet paper or toilet tissue dispenser and specifically to a wall-mounted modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf and two rods for two spare toilet paper rolls.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

[0002] There are many toilet paper or toilet tissue dispensers in the prior art but none include the modular design aspects, the modular shelf, the modular spare roll rods, and other aspects, as shown and described below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0004] FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of a first embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0005] FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view of a first embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0006] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf shown in an environment of use.

[0007] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a first embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0008] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0009] FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of a second embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0010] FIG. 8 is a left side elevation view of a second embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0011] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf shown in an environment of use. [0012] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a second embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0013] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0014] FIG. 12 is a front elevation view of a third embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0015] FIG. 13 is a left side elevation view of a third embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

[0016] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf shown in an environment of use.

[0017] FIG. 15 is an exploded view of a third embodiment of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf.

DEFINITION LIST

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 has a modular design that may be disassembled and assembled by hand without tools. Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 comprises four main modules: a dispenser 10, 12, or 14; a stanchion 20; a shelf 30; and a base 40. Each module may be disassembled and assembled by hand without tools. All components of each module may be disassembled and assembled by hand without tools. The modular aspect of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 allows the user to easily assemble toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 with variously colored modules according to the user's taste or according to the season of the year.

For instance, during the Christmas season, the user may assemble modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 with red and white modules or modules with Christmas decor on them. During Halloween the user may assemble modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 with orange and black modules, or modules with Halloween decor on them, and so forth. The modular aspect allows for an infinite amount of decorative combinations.

[0019] Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 comprises a toilet paper or toilet tissue dispenser. Toilet paper or toilet tissue dispenser may be: a box shaped dispenser 10, an L-shaped dispenser 12, or a partial box dispenser 14.

[0020] Box shaped dispenser 10 is a rigid three-sided box shaped member, cuboid shaped member, or rectangular cuboid shaped member as depicted in FIGS. 1-5. A box shaped member, cuboid shaped member, or rectangular cuboid shaped member normally has six sides. Box shaped dispenser 10 only has three sides. Box shaped dispenser 10 comprises: a first rigid planar member, a second rigid planar member, and a third rigid planar member. First rigid planar member is a rigid horizontal square-shaped or rectangular-shaped planar member with a front edge, a left edge, a rear edge, and a right edge. Second rigid planar member is a rigid vertical square-shaped or rectangular shaped planar member with a front edge, a top edge, a rear edge, and a bottom edge. Third rigid planar member is a rigid vertical square-shaped or rectangular- shaped planar member with a left edge, a top edge, a right edge, and a bottom edge. First, second, and third rigid planar members are perpendicular to each other and are rigidly attached to each other. The left edge of first rigid planar member is rigidly attached to the bottom edge of second rigid member. The rear edge of first rigid planar member is rigidly attached to the bottom edge of third rigid member. The rear edge of second rigid planar member is rigidly attached to the left edge of third rigid member. This forms the three-sided box shaped member, cuboid shaped member, or rectangular cuboid shaped member as depicted. There are no gaps or voids in the corner of the three-sided box shaped member, cuboid shaped member, or rectangular cuboid shaped member. The design of the box shaped dispenser 10 allows for more efficient manufacturing by an injection molding process. First rigid planar member has a stanchion hole 19 therein. Stanchion hole 19 is a hole or void through first rigid planar member. Stanchion hole 19 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode stanchion hole 19 is circular. Second rigid planar member has a dispenser rod hole 17 therein. Dispenser rod hole 17 is a hole or void through second rigid planar member. Dispenser rod hole 17 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode dispenser rod hole 17 is circular. Third rigid planar member has a wall mounting hole 15 therein. Wall mounting hole 15 is a hole or void through third rigid planar member. Wall mounting hole 15 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode wall mounting hole 15 is square. Box shaped dispenser 10 is mounted to a bathroom wall (not depicted) using a fastener (not depicted) and/or a wall mounting plate (not depicted). Any known method of attachment to the bathroom wall may be used. Box shaped dispenser 10 may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Box shaped dispenser 10 may be made in any known color or finish. Box shaped dispenser 10 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque.

[0021] L-shaped dispenser 12 a rigid angular member as depicted in FIGS. 6-10. L-shaped dispenser 12 comprises: an L-shaped rigid planar member, a lower rigid planar member, and an upper rigid planar member. L-shaped rigid planar member is a rigid vertical planar member shaped like an inverted letter L. As depicted the L-shape is inverted or upside down. L-shaped rigid planar member has a lower bottom edge, an inner left edge, an upper bottom edge, an outer left edge, an upper edge, and a right edge. Lower rigid planar member is a rigid horizontal rectangular-shaped planar member with a front edge, a left edge, a right edge, and a rear edge. Upper rigid planar member is a rigid vertical rectangular-shaped planar member with a front edge, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a rear edge. L-shaped rigid planar member, lower rigid planar member, and upper rigid planar member are perpendicular to each other and are rigidly attached to each other. The rear edge of lower rigid planar member is rigidly attached to the lower bottom edge of L-shaped rigid member. The rear edge of upper rigid planar member is rigidly attached to the outer left edge of L- shaped rigid planar member. This forms the rigid angular member as depicted. The design of L-shaped dispenser 12 allows for more efficient manufacturing by a stamping process or die stamping process. Lower rigid planar member has a stanchion hole 19 therein. Stanchion hole 19 is a hole or void through lower rigid planar member. Stanchion hole 19 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode stanchion hole 19 is circular. Upper rigid planar member has a dispenser rod hole 17 therein. Dispenser rod hole 17 is a hole or void through upper rigid planar member. Dispenser rod hole 17 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode dispenser rod hole 17 is circular. L-shaped rigid planar member has a wall mounting hole 15 therein. Wall mounting hole 15 is a hole or void through L-shaped rigid planar member. Wall mounting hole 15 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode wall mounting hole 15 is square. L-shaped dispenser 12 is mounted to a bathroom wall (not depicted) using a fastener (not depicted) and/or a wall mounting plate (not depicted). Any known method of attachment to the bathroom wall may be used. L-shaped dispenser 12 may be made of known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. L-shaped dispenser 12 may be made in any known color or finish. L- shaped dispenser 12 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque.

[0022] L-shaped dispenser 12 may further comprise: a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to L-shaped rigid planar member; a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to lower rigid planar member; and a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to upper rigid planar member. Each veneer or fascia is a rigid planar member or rigid cover. Each veneer or fascia may be removably attachable by any known means such as by clips, snaps, adhesive, magnets, detents, Velcro, tape, lamentation, or other. In best mode each veneer or fascia is removably attachable by snaps or clips that snap onto or clip onto: the exposed edges of L-shaped rigid planar member, the exposed edges lower rigid planar member, and the exposed edges upper rigid planar member. Each veneer or fascia may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Each veneer or fascia may be made in any known color or finish. Each veneer or fascia may be transparent, translucent, or opaque.

Veneers or fasciae allow for an alternate method to change seasonal decoration or decor of partial L-shaped dispenser 12 without disassembly.

[0023] Partial box shaped dispenser 14 is a rigid three-sided member as depicted in FIGS. 11-15. Partial box shaped dispenser 14 comprises: a first rigid planar member, a second rigid planar member, and a third rigid planar member. First rigid planar member is a rigid horizontal square-shaped or rectangular shaped planar member with a front edge, a left edge, a rear edge, and a right edge. Second rigid planar member is a rigid vertical square-shaped or rectangular-shaped planar member with a front edge, a top edge, a rear edge, and a bottom edge. Third rigid planar member is a rigid vertical square-shaped or rectangular-shaped planar member with a left edge, a top edge, a right edge, and a bottom edge. First, second, and third rigid planar members are

perpendicular to each other and are rigidly attached to each other. The left edge of first rigid planar member is rigidly attached to the bottom edge of second rigid member. The rear edge of first rigid planar member is rigidly attached to the bottom edge of third rigid member. The rear edge of second rigid planar member is not attached to the left edge of third rigid member and there is a gap or void between these edges. This forms the three-sided partial box shaped member, cuboid shaped member, or rectangular cuboid shaped member as depicted. The design of partial box shaped dispenser 14 allows for more efficient manufacturing by a thermo molding or compression molding process. First rigid planar member has a stanchion hole 19 therein. Stanchion hole 19 is a hole or void through first rigid planar member. Stanchion hole 19 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode stanchion hole 19 is circular. Second rigid planar member has a dispenser rod hole 17 therein. Dispenser rod hole 17 is a hole or void through second rigid planar member. Dispenser rod hole 17 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode dispenser rod hole 17 is circular. Third rigid planar member has a wall mounting hole 15 therein. Wall mounting hole 15 is a hole or void through third rigid planar member. Wall mounting hole 15 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode wall mounting hole 15 is square. Box shaped dispenser 10 is mounted to a bathroom wall (not depicted) using a fastener (not depicted) and/or a wall mounting plate (not depicted). Any known method of attachment to the bathroom wall may be used. Partial box shaped dispenser 14 may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Partial box shaped dispenser 14 may be made in any known color or finish. Partial box shaped dispenser 14 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque.

[0024] Partial box shaped dispenser 14 may further comprise: a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to first rigid planar member; a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to second rigid planar member; and a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to third rigid planar member. Each veneer or fascia is a rigid planar member or rigid cover. Each veneer or fascia may be removably attachable by any known means such as by clips, snaps, adhesive, magnets, detents, Velcro, tape, lamentation, or other. In best mode each veneer or fascia is removably attachable by snaps or clips that snap onto or clip onto: the exposed edges of first rigid planar member, the exposed edges second rigid planar member, and the exposed edges third rigid planar member. Each veneer or fascia may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Each veneer or fascia may be made in any known color or finish. Each veneer or fascia may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. Veneers or fasciae allow for an alternate method to change seasonal decoration or decor of partial box shaped dispenser 14 without disassembly.

[0025] Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 further comprises: a dispenser rod 16 and a dispenser rod cap 18. Dispenser rod 16 is a rigid oblong horizontal member with a circular, square, or rectangular shaped lateral cross section. In best mode dispenser rod 16 has a circular lateral cross section as depicted. Dispenser rod 16 has a first end and a second end. The first end of dispenser rod 16 has a male threaded member located thereon. The second end of dispenser rod 16 may have knob or bulbous member on it but this is not required. In best mode there is a knob or bulbous member on second end of dispenser rod as depicted but this is not required. The outer diameter of knob or bulbous member should be smaller than the inner diameter of a roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50.

[0026] Dispenser rod cap 18 is a nut, screw cap, or cap member. Dispenser rod cap 18 has a female threaded member on a first end and a head member on a second end. Dispenser rod cap 18 is large enough to be held by the human hand and torqued or rotated by hand without the need for any tools such as a wrench or screwdriver. Head member on dispenser rod cap 18 may have ridges on it to allow for easier handling and rotation by fingers on a hand.

Alternately, head member on dispenser rod cap 18 may have a slot or groove therein that is designed to mate with a coin or screwdriver that may be used to engage with upper stanchion cap 26 and help torque or rotate upper stanchion cap 26. Female threaded member on dispenser rod cap 18 engages with or mates with the male threaded member on the first end of dispenser rod 16. The female threads on dispenser rod cap 18 are sized to engage with or mate with the male threads on the first end of dispenser rod 16 and vice versa. Dispenser rod 16 and dispenser rod cap 18 are removably attachable to: box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, and partial box dispenser 14. To attach dispenser rod 16 and dispenser rod cap 18, the first end of dispenser rod 16 is inserted through dispenser rod hole 17 in box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14 then the female threaded member on dispenser rod cap 18 is screwed onto or mated with the male threaded member on the first end of dispenser rod 16. The dispenser rod cap 18 is then tightened onto dispenser rod 16 to clamp down onto box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14 thereby rigidly attaching dispenser rod 16 to box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14. To remove dispenser rod 16 and dispenser rod cap 18 from box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14, the female threaded member on dispenser rod cap 18 is unscrewed from the male threaded member on the first end of dispenser rod 16 and removed therefrom to remove clamping pressure and to allow for the removal of dispenser rod 16 and dispenser rod cap 18 from box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14. Dispenser rod 16 functions to hold or dispense a roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50 as depicted in FIGS. 4, 9, and 14. A roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50 is removably pivotally attachable to dispenser rod 16. A roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50 is pivotally attached to dispenser rod 16 by simply sliding the roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50 in over the second end of dispenser rod 16. A roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50 is removed from dispenser rod 16 by simply sliding the roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50 out over the second end of dispenser rod 16. Dispenser rod 16 may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Dispenser rod 16 may be made in any known color or finish. Dispenser rod 16 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. Dispenser rod cap 18 may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Dispenser rod cap 18 may be made in any known color or finish. Dispenser rod cap 18 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque.

[0027] Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 further comprises: a stanchion 20; an upper stanchion cap 26; and a lower stanchion cap 28.

Stanchion 20 is a rigid oblong member with a circular, square, or rectangular shaped lateral cross section. In best mode stanchion 20 has a rectangular lateral cross section as depicted. Stanchion 20 is about 0.5-4 inches wide and about 10-50 inches long. Stanchion 20 has a front side, a rear side, an upper end, and a lower end. Stanchion 20 has an upper half, a mid-point, a lower half, and a longitudinal axis. The upper end of stanchion 20 has a male threaded member located thereon. The lower end of stanchion 20 has a male threaded member located thereon. Upper stanchion cap 26 is a nut, screw cap, or cap member. Upper stanchion cap 26 has a female threaded member on a first end and a head member on a second end. Upper stanchion cap 26 is large enough to be held by the human hand and torqued or rotated by hand without the need for any tools such as a wrench or screwdriver. Head member on upper stanchion cap 26 may have ridges on it to allow for easier handling and rotation by fingers on a hand. Alternately, head member on upper stanchion cap 26 may have a slot or groove therein that is designed to mate with a coin or screwdriver that may be used to engage with upper stanchion cap 26 and help torque or rotate upper stanchion cap 26. Female threaded member on upper stanchion cap 26 engages with or mates with the male threaded member on the upper end of stanchion 20. The female threads on upper stanchion cap 26 are sized to engage with or mate with the male threads on the upper end of stanchion 20 and vice versa. Lower stanchion cap 28 is a nut, screw cap, or cap member. Lower stanchion cap 28 has a female threaded member on a first end and a head member on a second end. Lower stanchion cap 28 is large enough to be held by the human hand and torqued or rotated by hand without the need for any tools such as a wrench or screwdriver. Head member on lower stanchion cap 28 may have ridges on it to allow for easier handling and rotation by fingers on a hand. Alternately, head member on lower stanchion cap 28 may have a slot or groove therein that is designed to mate with a coin or screwdriver that may be used to engage with rotate lower stanchion cap 28 and help torque or rotate lower stanchion cap 28. Female threaded member on lower stanchion cap 28 engages with or mates with the male threaded member on the lower end of stanchion 20. The female threads on lower stanchion cap 28 are sized to engage with or mate with the male threads on the lower end of stanchion 20 and vice versa.

[0028] Stanchion 20 further comprises: a keyhole 22 and a shelf footing bracket 24. Keyhole 22 is a hole or void in the upper half of stanchion 20 penetrating through the front side and rear side of stanchion 20. Keyhole 22 is a vertical slot with a longitudinal axis that is parallel with that of stanchion 20. Vertical slot is about 0.125-1 inches wide and about 0.5-3 inches long. Keyhole 22 has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of keyhole 22 has a circular hole there through with a diameter that is larger than the width of vertical slot. At the upper end of vertical slot there is a circular hole with a diameter that is larger than the width of vertical slot. Thus, keyhole 22 is a vertical slot with larger diameter hole at its upper end so that keyhole 22 essentially looks like a keyhole or is shaped like a keyhole as depicted. Shelf footing bracket 24 is a rigid C-shaped or U-shaped structural member. As the C- shape or U-shape dictates, shelf footing bracket 24 has an open end and a closed end. Shelf footing bracket 24 has a length or height of about 0.25-2 inches and a width that essentially matches that of stanchion 20. The open end of shelf footing bracket 24 is rigidly attached to the front side of stanchion 20 as depicted. The width dimension of shelf footing bracket 24 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of stanchion 20 as depicted. Shelf footing bracket 24 is rigidly attached to the front side of stanchion 20 at the mid-point of stanchion 20 or at 0-5 inches above or below the mid-point of stanchion 20. Shelf footing bracket 24 has an open top and an open bottom.

[0029] Stanchion 20 may further comprise: a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to its front side. Veneer or fascia is a rigid planar member or rigid cover. Veneer or fascia may be removably attachable by any known means such as by clips, snaps, adhesive, magnets, detents, Velcro, tape, lamentation, or other. In best mode veneer or fascia is removably attachable by snaps or clips that snap onto or clip onto the exposed edges of front side.

Veneer or fascia may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Veneer or fascia may be made in any known color or finish. Veneer or fascia may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. Veneer or fascia allows for an alternate method to change seasonal decoration or decor of stanchion 20 without disassembly.

[0030] Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 further comprises: a base 40; a first base rod 42; and a second base rod 44. Base 40 is a rigid horizontal square-shaped, rectangular-shaped, circular-shaped, or oval-shaped planar member with an upper side and a lower side. Base 40 has a stanchion hole 46 therein. Stanchion hole 46 is a hole or void through base 40. Stanchion hole 46 may be circular, square, or rectangular. In best mode stanchion hole 46 is circular as depicted. Base 40 has a first threaded hole 43 and second threaded hole 45 therein. First and second threaded holes 43,45 are each a threaded hole or void through base 40. First and second threaded holes 43,45 are each a tapped hole or a female threaded member. Base 40 functions to support stanchion 20, first base rod 42, and second base rod 44. Base 40 may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Base 40 may be made in any known color or finish. Base 40 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. First base rod 42 and second base rod 44 are each a rigid oblong vertical member with a circular, square, or rectangular shaped lateral cross section. In best mode first base rod 42 and second base rod 44 each have a circular lateral cross section as depicted. First base rod 42 and second base rod 44 each have an upper end and a lower end. The lower end of first base rod 42 and second base rod 44 each has a male threaded member located thereon. The female threaded member on first threaded hole 43 engages with or mates with the male threaded member on first base rod 42. The female threads on first threaded hole 43 are sized to engage with or mate with the male threads on first base rod 42 and vice versa. The female threaded member on second threaded hole 45 engages with or mates with the male threaded member on second base rod 44. The female threads on second threaded hole 45 are sized to engage with or mate with the male threads on second base rod 44 and vice versa. First base rod 42 is removably attachable to base 40. First base rod 42 is attached to base 40 by screwing the male threaded member on first base rod 42 into first threaded hole 43. First base rod 42 is removed from base 40 by unscrewing the male threaded member on first base rod 42 from first threaded hole 43. Second base rod 44 is removably attachable to base 40. Second base rod 44 is attached to base 40 by screwing the male threaded member on second base rod 44 into second threaded hole 45. Second base rod 44 is removed from base 40 by unscrewing the male threaded member on second base rod 44 from second threaded hole 45. First base rod 42 and second base rod 44 each function to hold a spare roll of toilet paper or toilet tissue 50 as depicted in FIGS. 4, 9, and 14. First base rod 42 and second base rod 44 each may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. First base rod 42 and second base rod 44 each may be made in any known color or finish. First base rod 42 and second base rod 44 each may be transparent,

translucent, or opaque. [0031] Base 40 may further comprise: a veneer or fascia that is removably attachable to its upper side. Veneer or fascia is a rigid planar member or rigid cover. Veneer or fascia may be removably attachable by any known means such as by clips, snaps, adhesive, magnets, detents, Velcro, tape, lamentation, or other. In best mode veneer or fascia is removably attachable by snaps or clips that snap onto or clip onto the exposed edges of upper side. Veneer or fascia may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Veneer or fascia may be made in any known color or finish. Veneer or fascia may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. Veneer or fascia allows for an alternate method to change seasonal decoration or decor of base 40 without disassembly.

[0032] Stanchion 20 is removably attachable to box shaped dispenser 10, L- shaped dispenser 12, and partial box dispenser 14. To attach stanchion 20, the upper end of stanchion 20 is inserted through stanchion hole 19 in box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14 then the upper stanchion cap 26 is screwed onto the male threaded member on the upper end of stanchion 20. The upper stanchion cap 26 is then tightened onto stanchion 20 to clamp down onto box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14 thereby rigidly attaching stanchion 20 to box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14. To remove stanchion 20 and upper stanchion cap 26 from box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14, upper stanchion cap 26 is unscrewed from the male threaded member on the upper end of stanchion 20 and removed therefrom to remove clamping pressure and to allow for the removal of stanchion 20 and upper stanchion cap 26 from box shaped dispenser 10, L-shaped dispenser 12, or partial box dispenser 14.

[0033] Stanchion 20 is removably attachable to base 40. To attach stanchion 20, the lower end of stanchion 20 is inserted through stanchion hole 46 in base 40 then the lower stanchion cap 28 is screwed onto the male threaded member on the lower end of stanchion 20. The lower stanchion cap 28 is then tightened onto stanchion 20 to clamp down onto base 40 thereby rigidly attaching stanchion 20 to base 40. To remove stanchion 20 and lower stanchion cap 28 from base 40, lower stanchion cap 28 is unscrewed from the male threaded member on the lower end of stanchion 20 and removed therefrom to remove clamping pressure and to allow for the removal of stanchion 20 and lower stanchion cap 28 from base 40.

[0034] Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 further comprises: a shelf 30; a shelf key 36; and a shelf footing 38. Shelf 30 is a shelf or easel for the placement of items. Shelf 30 comprises three rigid planar members rigidly attached to each other. Shelf 30 comprises: a base planar member, a front planar member, and a rear planar member. Base planar member is a rigid square-shaped or rectangular-shaped planar member with a front edge, a left edge, a rear edge, a right edge, an upper surface, a lower surface, a width, and a depth. Base planar member is generally horizontal or much more horizontal than vertical. Front planar member is a rigid square-shaped or rectangular shaped planar member with an upper edge, a left edge, a lower edge, a right edge, a front surface, a rear surface, a width, and a height. Front planar member is generally vertical or much more vertical than horizontal. Rear planar member is a rigid square-shaped or rectangular-shaped planar member with an upper edge, a left edge, a lower edge, a right edge, a front surface, a rear surface, a width, a height, an upper half, and a lower half. Rear planar member is generally vertical or much more vertical than horizontal. Base member is perpendicular to both front and rear planar members. Front and rear planar members are parallel to each other. The bottom edge of rear planar member is rigidly attached to: the upper surface of base planar member or the rear edge of base planar member. In best mode, the bottom edge of rear planar member is rigidly attached to the upper surface base planar member as depicted. The front edge of base planar member is rigidly attached to the lower edge of front planar member. The widths of base planar member, front planar member, and rear planar member are equal. The right edges of base planar member, front planar member, and rear planar member are flush with each other. The left edges of base planar member, front planar member, and rear planar member are flush with each other. The height of rear planar member is greater than that of front planar member. Items may be placed on shelf 30 by placing the items in between the rear surface of front planar member and front surface of rear planar member and resting them on the upper surface of base planar member. In this way items are supported by the upper surface of base planar member and lean against the front surface of rear planar member. Items rest on shelf 30 the same way items rest onto an easel or easel like structure. Shelf key 36 is a specially shaped rigid protrusion extending outward from the rear surface of rear planar member. Shelf key 36 comprises: a vertical planar member and a sphere.

Vertical planar member is rigid square-shaped or rectangular-shaped vertical planar member with a front edge, an upper edge, a rear edge, and a lower edge. Sphere is a rigid sphere-shaped member with a diameter and a surface. The diameter of sphere is greater than the width vertical slot on keyhole 22. The diameter of sphere is slightly smaller than the diameter circular hole on keyhole 22. The surface of sphere is rigidly attached to the rear edge of vertical planar member. The front edge of vertical planar member is rigidly attached to the rear surface of rear planar member of shelf 30 on the upper half of rear planar member on shelf 30. Shelf footing 38 is a rigid square-shaped or rectangular shaped planar member with an upper edge, a right edge, a lower edge, left edge, and a width. Shelf footing 38 is perpendicular to base planar member.

The upper edge of shelf footing 38 is rigidly attached to the lower surface of base planar member adjacent to the rear edge of base planar member or aligned with the rear edge of base planar member. The width of shelf footing 38 is slightly less than the width of stanchion 20. Shelf 30, shelf key 36, and shelf footing 38 may be made of any known material such as metal, plastic, wood, or similar. Shelf 30, shelf key 36, and shelf footing 38 may be made in any known color or finish. Shelf 30, shelf key 36, and shelf footing 38 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque.

[0035] Shelf 30 is removably attachable to stanchion 20. To attach shelf 30 to stanchion 20, the sphere on shelf key 36 is aligned with and passed through the circular hole on keyhole 22 and the vertical planar member on shelf key 36 is slid downwards into the vertical slot on keyhole 22 so that the sphere on shelf key 36 is retained behind the vertical slot on keyhole 22. Simultaneously, the bottom edge of shelf footing 38 is aligned with and passed through the open top of shelf footing bracket 24 and lowered so that the bottom surface of base planar member of shelf 30 rests on top of shelf footing bracket 24. Shelf footing 38 rests within the open top of shelf footing bracket 24 and nests within shelf footing bracket 24. Shelf 30 is secured to stanchion 20 because sphere on shelf key 36 is pinned or locked behind vertical slot on keyhole 22 and shelf footing 38 is nested within shelf footing bracket 24. To remove shelf 30 from stanchion 20, the sphere on shelf key 36 is raised and aligned with the circular hole on keyhole 22 and slid backward through circular hole on keyhole 22.

Simultaneously, the bottom edge of shelf footing 38 is raised above the open top of shelf footing bracket 24 and slid backwards to remove shelf 30 from stanchion 20.

[0036] Shelf 30 functions to allow for the placement of items thereon. Any item may be positioned or placed onto shelf 30 such as a cell phone, book, magazine, note pad, tablet computer, video screen, white board, illuminated white board, transparent note board, illuminated transparent note board, note board, illuminated note board etc. Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 may further comprise a power source such as a battery, direct current power source, or alternating current power source. Power source may be attached to shelf 30 or any part of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5. Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 may further comprise one or more light sources or light bulbs. One or more light sources or light bulbs may be attached to shelf 30 or any part of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5. Power source may be used to connect with and power one or more light sources or light bulbs. One or more light sources or light bulb may be used for decorative lighting or for functional lighting of items on shelf 30 or any part of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5.

[0037] The fully assembled modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 is attached or mounted to a bathroom wall (not depicted) near the toilet (not depicted). As stated above, modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 is attached or mounted to a bathroom wall using a fastener (not depicted) and/or a wall mounting plate (not depicted). Any known method of attachment to the bathroom wall may be used. Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 is attached at a height above the bathroom floor (not depicted) so that base 40 of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 is not resting on the floor or touching the floor but is floating above the floor by some height. This allows for easier floor cleaning without interference or obstruction from modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5.