Patent · US Expired

Dispenser with auto-start tab

US6964349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References
40Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 2002
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47K2010/428
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An auto-start dispensing container for sheet products includes a sealing member secured to a first sheet to be dispensed from the container. In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an auto-start dispenser for dispensing moistened inter-folded wipes which includes: (a) a container provided with a dispensing aperture for receiving a plurality of moist wipes; (b) a removable sealing member affixed to said container to seal the aperture wherein the sealing member and the container form an enclosure adapted to retain moisture; and (c) a lead sheet engaged with the plurality of moist wipes and secured to said removable sealing member, the removable sealing member and the lead sheet being adapted to draw a moist wipe partially through the aperture upon removal of the sealing member from the container. Preferably, the lead sheet is affixed to the removable sealing member by way of a hot-melt adhesive.

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