Self-orientating wipes dispensing nozzles and wipes dispensers having the same
US10806310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2583/082
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensers are disclosed herein.An exemplary wipes dispenser having a self-centering nozzle includes a container, a plurality of wipes contained within the container, a fluid for wetting the plurality of wipes, a receiving member connected to the container, and an outlet nozzle housing for holding an elastomeric outlet nozzle. The nozzle housing is connected to the receiving member so that the nozzle housing is movable between two or more positions. A biasing member is connected to one of the receiving member, the nozzle housing and the elastomeric outlet nozzle. The elastomeric outlet nozzle moves from a centered upright position, the biasing member deflects and biases the outlet nozzle toward a centered position.
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