ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,465,181, issued on Nov. 11.
"Rolled sheet dispensing device with braking mechanism" was invented by Frederick George Henig (Oldsmar, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A novel rolled material dispensing device is presented. The novel paper towel holder is for use on a flat surface and is generally comprised of a base, a solid rod attached to the base, a removeable cover attached to the proximal end of the rod, and a braking mechanism fixedly attached to the cover or rod. Depressing the cover engages braking mechanism and moves the cover to be in contact with the rolled material thus stopping movement of the rolled material and allowing ...