Apparatus for the dispensing of wipes and hygiene products

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing wipes and hygiene products with a rectangular container having a bottom, a top, and upstanding sides defining an enclosed space with one open side, and hanging disposed at the top or the sides of the dispenser and adapted for suspending the dispenser from an existing bathroom tissue holder's spindle roll or holder's bar used for mounting a conventional bathroom tissue roll, three hook like arms at the top end, a nipple on the outside of both side walls, a lip at the bottom of the front open side, openings on both side walls for to secure lugs, and detachable square side containers having lugs and an attached lid.

Claims

1. A dispenser for dispensing wipes and hygiene products comprising: a rectangular container having a bottom, a top, and upstanding sides defining an enclosed space with one open side; and hanging means disposed on the dispenser and adapted for suspending the dispenser from at least one of an existing bathroom tissue holder's spindle roll or holder's bar used for mounting a conventional bathroom tissue roll; wherein the hanging means includes a nipple on the outside of at least one of the upstanding sides of the dispenser; openings on the upstanding sides of the dispenser for means to secure lugs; detachable square side containers having lugs and an attached lid; and three semicircular arms which mutually overlap and together form an aperture, suitable for suspending the dispenser from at least one of the conventional bathroom tissue holder's spindle roll or bar used for mounting a bathroom tissue roll.

2. A dispenser according to claim 1, in which the three semicircular arms forms a loop like structure.

3. A dispenser in accordance with claim 1, wherein the three semicircular arms can be slid over an existing bathroom tissue holder's spindle or bar in order to suspend or remove the dispenser from the spindle or bar.

4. A dispenser in according to claim 1, in which the hanging means includes two semicircular nipples.

5. A dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the hanging means can be press fitted into sockets of an existing bathroom tissue holder in order to suspend or remove the dispenser from the bathroom tissue holder.

6. A dispenser according to claim 1, wherein a front of the dispenser is provided with an opening, through which individual bathroom wipes can be removed.

7. A dispenser according to claim 6, and including a lip located on a bottom of the front of the dispenser.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention maybe shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of the bathroom tissue dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective back view of the invention of FIG. 1.

(4) FIG. 3 is a top view of the invention of FIG. 1.

(5) FIG. 4 is a front view of the invention of FIG. 1.

(6) FIG. 5 is a side view of the invention of FIG. 1.

(7) FIG. 6 is a perspective back view of the attachable side dispenser according to the present invention.

(8) FIG. 7 is a perspective front view of the invention of FIG. 5.

(9) FIG. 8 is a top view of the invention of FIG. 5.

(10) FIG. 9 is a side view of the invention of FIG. 5.

(11) FIG. 10 is a back view of the invention of FIG. 5.

(12) FIG. 11 is a perspective front view of the bathroom tissue dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention together with the attached side dispenser mounted on both sides of the center main dispenser.

(13) FIG. 12 is a perspective front view of the invention of FIG. 13 illustrating an open and closed position of the lid to the side dispenser and feminine hygienic products, and a carton of tissue wipes.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(14) Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention maybe embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

(15) FIGS. 1 to 2 illustrate a bathroom tissue dispenser according to a embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective front view showing the appearance of the dispenser and the essential parts of it. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the dispenser generally comprises a rectangular body 100, a top part 112, a front wall 109 with an opening 114 therein, a back panel 202, a bottom panel 111, and upstanding side panels 110a and 110b defining an enclosed space with one open side. The top part of 112 is formed with three curved hook shaped arms 101,102 and 103, which mutually overlap in such a way as to provide a loop like structure 203 through which the spindle or bar of an existing bathroom tissue roll holder can be inserted and the dispenser can be suspended therefrom. The outer sides of 110a and 110b is formed with semicircular nipples 104 and 201 that can be pressed fitted into the sockets of certain conventional bathroom tissue holders providing a suitable alternative means for hanging the apparatus. A carton of bathroom tissue or a stack of wipes can be loaded through the front opening 114. The bathroom tissue can be removed one by one through the front opening 114 as required. As seen in FIG. 1, the front wall 109 consists of a narrow lip like structure that allows for maximum opening clearance and acts like a stop to prevent a carton or stack of tissues from sliding out of the dispenser. The top wall 112 has a front cut-out 113 that provides a top opening from which the carton can be grasped and removed. In the illustrated embodiment the side walls 110a and 110b is formed with apertures 105,106,107 and 108 for the purpose of securing lugs 609 and 610 from separate attachable side dispensers FIG. 6 and FIG. 7.

(16) In accordance with the present invention, FIGS. 6 to 7 illustrate the detachable side adjoining dispensers or containers. FIG. 6 is a perspective rear view and FIG. 7 is a perspective front view showing the appearance of the adjoining dispenser and the essential parts of it. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the adjoining dispenser comprises a square body 600, a front wall 602, side walls 601 and 604, a bottom panel 611, a. back panel 608, and a top panel or lid 606 which can be open and closed and is connected to the back panel 608 by a crease line (living) hinge 607, and creating a defined enclosed space 702. A carton of moist wipes or feminine hygiene products can be loaded into the compartment 702 of the side dispenser FIG. 7 by lifting the protrusion 701 on the lid 606. The lid 606 can be closed by using a press fit technique and the protrusion 701 on the lid 606. Provision is made for alternative locking techniques to keep the lid closed such as a. clip. The back panel 608 is formed with two circular protruding lugs 609 and 610 which are inserted through the openings 105 and 106 of the main dispenser FIG. 1, and the adjoining dispenser FIG. 6 can be suspended therefrom. Removal of the side dispenser FIG. 6 from the main dispenser FIG. 1 is achieved by positioning side dispenser FIG. 6 so that the lugs 609 and 610 are aligned to the proper opening of apertures 105 and 106 of the main dispenser FIG. 1.

(17) While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.