Inverted wet wipe dispenser
US7252209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K10/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wet wipe dispenser is provided that includes a support having an open area adapted to be juxtaposed with the cover portion of a container of wet wipes in an inverted orientation, and a base portion supporting the support above a surface on which the base portion is placed. In one embodiment the wet wipes dispenser includes a lower support and an upper support connected by means of a hinge. A wipes package is inserted between the upper and lower supports in juxtaposition with a slot within the lower support. The package has an inverted orientation within the slot such that wipes are downwardly dispensed, which allows for removal, and preferably also heating of the wipes, without a high rate of moisture loss occurring from the package. The downward force of the upper support can compress the package as wipes are sequentially dispensed.
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