Holder for paper towel rolls with a quick-release retractable handle

A paper towel holder, comprising:

• a base;
• a pole having one end attached to the base, and a distal end extending upwardly from the base, for supporting a roll of paper towel for rotation about the pole, wherein the roll has an end near the distal end of the pole;
• a quick-release detachable handle, removably and slidably coupled to the distal end, wherein the handle comprises a resilient member that biases against sliding motion of the handle with respect to the pole,
• wherein when the roll is placed between the base and the handle, upon sliding motion of the handle in a direction towards the base, the handle engages the end of the roll to restrain rotational motion of the roll about the pole.

A paper towel holder, comprising:

• a base;
• a pole having one end attached to the base, and a distal end extending upwardly from the base;
• a quick-release detachable handle, removably and slidably coupled to the distal end, wherein the handle comprises a resilient member that biases against sliding motion of the handle with respect to the pole,
• a roll of paper towel supported between the base and the handle, and rotatable about the pole, wherein the roll has an end near the distal end of the pole;
• wherein upon sliding motion of the handle in a direction towards the base, the handle engages the end of the roll to restrain rotational motion of the roll about the pole.