Adjustable tissue dispenser and method for using the same

An apparatus for adjusting a lateral position of a roll of tissue paper, the apparatus comprising:

• a first portion movably coupled to a vertical surface;
• a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion by a socket joint;
• and
• a mandrel coupled to the second portion, wherein the mandrel is configured to accommodate the tissue roll,
• wherein the socket joint comprises:
• a socket portion disposed on a lateral end of the first portion;
• a ball portion disposed on a lateral end of the second portion, wherein the lateral end of the second portion opposes the lateral end of the first portion;
• and
• a biasing element coupled to the first portion at a first end of the biasing element and to the ball portion at a second end of the biasing element,
• wherein the biasing element is configured to counteract any rotational movement of the ball portion relative to the socket portion.