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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- This invention relates generally to the field of healthcare product dispensing, and more particularly is a mobile and convenient dispenser and disposal unit for use in providing a supply of healthcare products to be used by people.
- a number of devices have been designed for both dispensing supplies and disposing thereof after use. Most such devices have fixed dispensing and disposal unit volumes, such as described by Neumann in U.S. Pat. No. 3,372,837 and Meyer, Jr. in U.S. Pat. No. 5,054,612. These devices are bulky and require additional space since they have fixed dispensing and disposal volumes; thereby rendering them less likely to fit in small areas and requiring more space on retailer shelves. Certain other devices share space between the dispensing and disposal sections, such as those described by Horn in U.S. Pat. No. 3,221,928 and Parks in U.S. Pat No. 5,129,545. As tissues are dispensed from a fixed volume in these devices, space is vacated for the storage of the used tissues.
- healthcare product dispensing technologies namely tissue dispensing technologies
- existing technologies do not maximize the effective use of such technologies.
- existing dispensers do not provide convenient and space efficient disposal mechanisms. As a result, significant improvement can still be made in the area of healthcare product dispensing and waste handling and disposal.
- the present invention is a dispenser comprised of a healthcare product dispenser section and a disposal section to permit convenient disposal of the waste products.
- the disposal section is constructed such that it may be almost entirely collapsed, fully expanded or opened to an intermediate position.
- the size and shape specifications of the healthcare products and dispenser can be varied and they can be positioned in a variety of arrangements.
- the products are heavy-duty tissues dispensed from a cartridge, either disposable or refillable, out of the bottom of the dispenser section of the invention and the disposal section has side walls that are an accordion-like shape, thereby permitting the disposal section to be expanded and contracted by the user into fully compressed, uncompressed and intermediate positions.
- the invention is a single integrally constructed unit with dispenser and disposal sections and the entire dispenser invention is disposable for user convenience.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, in its closed/compressed state.
- FIG. 1B is a perspective view of FIG. 1A , in its open or uncompressed state.
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in its closed/compressed state.
- FIG. 2B is a perspective view of FIG. 2A in its open/uncompressed state.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the dispensing end of the invention depicted in FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the disposal end of the invention depicted in FIGS. 1A and 1B .
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of the invention being depicted in FIGS. 1A and 1B , parts being broken away for clarity.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views of an embodiment of the invention depicted in FIGS. 2A and 2B , parts being broken away for clarity.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view like that of FIGS. 1A and 1B depicting another embodiment of the present invention, parts broken away for clarity.
- Dispenser 10 is shown having a generally vertical configuration, although the dispenser can easily be used horizontally and other and different exterior configurations may be used as desired as demonstrated in part in the differing cylindrical shape shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , and rectangular shape shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- Dispenser 10 is comprised of two major sections, a dispenser section 16 separated from a disposal section 15 by the dispenser section top 18 and/or disposal section bottom 18 .
- Dispenser section 16 defines a volume to house a supply of tissues 30 that can be pulled through a dispensing orifice 31 defined in the bottom wall 42 of the dispenser 10 in a “pop out” manner well known in the prior art. The tissues may either be sealed into a disposable dispenser section 16 or refilled with a tissue cartridge as shown and described in FIG. 7 .
- the disposal section 15 defines a refuse volume 27 for receiving used tissues. Used tissues are inserted into the refuse volume 27 through a disposal orifice 40 located on the top wall 45 of the disposal section 15 .
- the refuse volume 27 can be increased or decreased by expanding or contracting the flexible bellows 26 of the disposal section 15 .
- the disposal volume 27 is shown at its minimum in FIGS. 1A and 2A where the flexible bellows 26 are compressed and at its maximum volume in FIGS. 1B and 2B where the flexible bellows 26 are uncompressed.
- the flexible bellows 26 can be made from any material that provides flexible movement with sufficient rigidity to hold its shape, such as plastic, rubber or cardboard.
- the dispenser 10 preferably is provided with a handle 50 to permit easy carrying; however, it should be understood that other carrying or fastening techniques may be employed as well such as a longer cord or rope or a sliding eyelet and bolt fastening apparatus allowing the dispensers to be removably secured to a supporting wall or structure.
- the dispenser section 16 is shown in greater detail in the perspective of FIG. 3 .
- the dispenser section 16 is a disposable unit in which the tissues 30 are pre-packaged inside the dispenser volume for removal through the dispensing orifice 31 .
- the dispensing orifice 31 is covered with a removable seal to keep the tissues 30 clean and dry.
- the disposal section 15 is shown in greater detail in the perspective of FIG. 4 .
- the dispenser section 15 has a disposal orifice 40 in the top wall 45 of the disposal section 15 permitting used tissues to be placed in the refuse volume 27 .
- the disposal orifice 40 can also be covered by an optional insert plug 41 to shelter the tissue refuse from the outside atmosphere.
- the dispenser section 16 and the disposal lid 48 are removable from the dispenser 10 .
- the flexible bellows 26 section has connecting ends.
- the disposal cap connecting end 42 a and dispenser section end 42 b are threaded to mate, respectively, with the disposal lid threads 43 a and dispenser section threads 43 b.
- the disposal cap connecting end 46 a and dispenser section end 46 b are formed to fit together either by adhesion or fastening means, such as glue or snaps, with the disposal lip 47 a and dispenser section lip 47 b. Removal of the dispenser section 16 permits the user to resupply tissues 30 by attaching a new dispenser section 16 . Removal of the disposal lid 48 or the dispenser section 16 permits the user to empty and/or clean the refuse volume 27 .
- the dispenser section 16 defines a dispensing volume 20 adapted to removably house and secure a tissue cartridge 25 .
- the tissue cartridge 25 is secured by fitting snugly into the dispensing volume 20 or alternatively by using clips or other restraining devices.
- the tissue cartridge 25 contains a multiplicity of tissues 30 that can be pulled through the dispensing orifice 31 defined in the bottom wall 42 of the dispenser section 16 .
- Access to the dispensing volume 20 is provided by a pivotable door 51 forming all of or a portion of the bottom wall 42 of the dispenser section 16 .
- the door 51 is mounted to the disposal section 16 by hinges 52 and is secured in a closed position by a latch mechanism 53 positioned opposite the hinges 52 .
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A dispenser for dispensing healthcare products comprising at least one dispenser section having at least one dispensing orifice and one disposal section having a disposal opening. The disposal section has fully compressed and fully uncompressed positions and is capable of remaining positioned in any position between the fully compressed and uncompressed positions.
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- This invention relates generally to the field of healthcare product dispensing, and more particularly is a mobile and convenient dispenser and disposal unit for use in providing a supply of healthcare products to be used by people.
- In the past, people have typically obtained their healthcare supplies from units that only dispense, such as tissues dispensed from cardboard boxes. These dispensers do not typically include a disposal unit, thereby necessitating use of the dispenser supplies near a trash receptacle or requiring the user to carry the used, and possibly unsanitary, healthcare products, such as tissues. Also, some users may simply leave the used supplies next to the dispenser resulting in unsanitary, messy and unsightly conditions. To alleviate this problem, others have created dispensers that are attached or incorporated with the dispenser; however, joint units are bulky.
- A number of devices have been designed for both dispensing supplies and disposing thereof after use. Most such devices have fixed dispensing and disposal unit volumes, such as described by Neumann in U.S. Pat. No. 3,372,837 and Meyer, Jr. in U.S. Pat. No. 5,054,612. These devices are bulky and require additional space since they have fixed dispensing and disposal volumes; thereby rendering them less likely to fit in small areas and requiring more space on retailer shelves. Certain other devices share space between the dispensing and disposal sections, such as those described by Horn in U.S. Pat. No. 3,221,928 and Parks in U.S. Pat No. 5,129,545. As tissues are dispensed from a fixed volume in these devices, space is vacated for the storage of the used tissues. In addition to the fixed volume problems mentioned above, this approach is problematic because the volume emptied by the removal of such supplies is not likely equal to the volume required to dispose of the used supplies. Accordingly, used supplies either do not fit into the disposal section, or more likely, additional volume must be allowed for in the design of the device, thereby resulting in a larger device that creates space problems. One device described by McPherson in U.S. Pat. No. 4,919,302 addresses these concerns by adding a collapsible disposal unit; however, this addresses only the marketing shelf space issue and upon expansion of the fixed volume disposal section the same space issues and problems arise as with the fixed volume dispensers.
- As mentioned, healthcare product dispensing technologies, namely tissue dispensing technologies, are fairly well developed; however, existing technologies do not maximize the effective use of such technologies. Further, existing dispensers do not provide convenient and space efficient disposal mechanisms. As a result, significant improvement can still be made in the area of healthcare product dispensing and waste handling and disposal.
- It is the primary object of the present invention to enable people to dispense, use and dispose of healthcare products from a single dispensing and disposal device that uses a minimum amount of store shelf space and user space. Another object of the invention is to permit people to take advantage of the convenient and compact dispenser to conveniently and hygienically use healthcare products in environments they may not otherwise use the products, for example, in an automobile, next to a swimming pool, at the beach or in other mobile, outside or non-home environments. Another object of the invention is to make the disposal of used healthcare products easier by including a disposal device which permits easy and convenient disposal of used healthcare products by the person.
- The present invention is a dispenser comprised of a healthcare product dispenser section and a disposal section to permit convenient disposal of the waste products. The disposal section is constructed such that it may be almost entirely collapsed, fully expanded or opened to an intermediate position. As a result of the device, people can use and dispose of healthcare products with a single dispenser, thereby permitting greater cleanliness and convenient use of the invention in a variety of environments.
- The size and shape specifications of the healthcare products and dispenser can be varied and they can be positioned in a variety of arrangements. In one embodiment, the products are heavy-duty tissues dispensed from a cartridge, either disposable or refillable, out of the bottom of the dispenser section of the invention and the disposal section has side walls that are an accordion-like shape, thereby permitting the disposal section to be expanded and contracted by the user into fully compressed, uncompressed and intermediate positions. In another embodiment, the invention is a single integrally constructed unit with dispenser and disposal sections and the entire dispenser invention is disposable for user convenience.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, in its closed/compressed state. -
FIG. 1B is a perspective view ofFIG. 1A , in its open or uncompressed state. -
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in its closed/compressed state. -
FIG. 2B is a perspective view ofFIG. 2A in its open/uncompressed state. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the dispensing end of the invention depicted inFIGS. 1A and 1B . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the disposal end of the invention depicted inFIGS. 1A and 1B . -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of the invention being depicted inFIGS. 1A and 1B , parts being broken away for clarity. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views of an embodiment of the invention depicted inFIGS. 2A and 2B , parts being broken away for clarity. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view like that ofFIGS. 1A and 1B depicting another embodiment of the present invention, parts broken away for clarity. - As illustrated in the perspective of
FIGS. 1A , 1B, 2A and 2B adispenser 10 is shown having a generally vertical configuration, although the dispenser can easily be used horizontally and other and different exterior configurations may be used as desired as demonstrated in part in the differing cylindrical shape shown inFIGS. 1A and 1B , and rectangular shape shown inFIGS. 2A and 2B .Dispenser 10 is comprised of two major sections, adispenser section 16 separated from adisposal section 15 by thedispenser section top 18 and/ordisposal section bottom 18.Dispenser section 16 defines a volume to house a supply oftissues 30 that can be pulled through a dispensingorifice 31 defined in thebottom wall 42 of thedispenser 10 in a “pop out” manner well known in the prior art. The tissues may either be sealed into adisposable dispenser section 16 or refilled with a tissue cartridge as shown and described inFIG. 7 . - The
disposal section 15 defines arefuse volume 27 for receiving used tissues. Used tissues are inserted into therefuse volume 27 through adisposal orifice 40 located on thetop wall 45 of thedisposal section 15. Therefuse volume 27 can be increased or decreased by expanding or contracting the flexible bellows 26 of thedisposal section 15. Thedisposal volume 27 is shown at its minimum inFIGS. 1A and 2A where the flexible bellows 26 are compressed and at its maximum volume inFIGS. 1B and 2B where the flexible bellows 26 are uncompressed. The flexible bellows 26 can be made from any material that provides flexible movement with sufficient rigidity to hold its shape, such as plastic, rubber or cardboard. - The
dispenser 10 preferably is provided with ahandle 50 to permit easy carrying; however, it should be understood that other carrying or fastening techniques may be employed as well such as a longer cord or rope or a sliding eyelet and bolt fastening apparatus allowing the dispensers to be removably secured to a supporting wall or structure. - The
dispenser section 16 is shown in greater detail in the perspective ofFIG. 3 . In this embodiment thedispenser section 16 is a disposable unit in which thetissues 30 are pre-packaged inside the dispenser volume for removal through the dispensingorifice 31. Upon purchase of thedispenser 10 or installation of anew dispenser section 16 with a fresh supply oftissues 30 the dispensingorifice 31 is covered with a removable seal to keep thetissues 30 clean and dry. - The
disposal section 15 is shown in greater detail in the perspective ofFIG. 4 . In this embodiment thedispenser section 15 has adisposal orifice 40 in thetop wall 45 of thedisposal section 15 permitting used tissues to be placed in therefuse volume 27. Thedisposal orifice 40 can also be covered by an optional insert plug 41 to shelter the tissue refuse from the outside atmosphere. - In one embodiment of the
dispenser 10, depicted inFIGS. 5A , 5B, 6A and 6B thedispenser section 16 and thedisposal lid 48 are removable from thedispenser 10. The flexible bellows 26 section has connecting ends. InFIGS. 5A and 6A , the disposalcap connecting end 42 a anddispenser section end 42 b are threaded to mate, respectively, with thedisposal lid threads 43 a and dispenser section threads 43 b. InFIGS. 5B and 6B , the disposal cap connecting end 46 a anddispenser section end 46 b are formed to fit together either by adhesion or fastening means, such as glue or snaps, with thedisposal lip 47 a and dispenser section lip 47 b. Removal of thedispenser section 16 permits the user to resupplytissues 30 by attaching anew dispenser section 16. Removal of thedisposal lid 48 or thedispenser section 16 permits the user to empty and/or clean therefuse volume 27. - In another embodiment of the
dispenser 10, depicted inFIG. 7 , thedispenser section 16 defines a dispensingvolume 20 adapted to removably house and secure atissue cartridge 25. Thetissue cartridge 25 is secured by fitting snugly into the dispensingvolume 20 or alternatively by using clips or other restraining devices. Thetissue cartridge 25 contains a multiplicity oftissues 30 that can be pulled through the dispensingorifice 31 defined in thebottom wall 42 of thedispenser section 16. Access to the dispensingvolume 20 is provided by apivotable door 51 forming all of or a portion of thebottom wall 42 of thedispenser section 16. Thedoor 51 is mounted to thedisposal section 16 byhinges 52 and is secured in a closed position by alatch mechanism 53 positioned opposite the hinges 52. When thetissues 30 in atissue cartridge 25 are exhausted, it may easily be replaced with anew tissue cartridge 25. - The preceding description of the invention has shown and described certain embodiments thereof, however, it is intended by way of illustration and example only and not by way of limitation. Those skilled in the art should understand that various changes, omissions and additions may be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A tissue dispenser comprising:
a) a dispenser section and a disposal section attached to said dispenser section, wherein said dispenser section has a dispensing orifice for dispensing tissues and said disposal section has a disposal opening for disposing of said tissues;
b) said disposal section having, relative to said dispenser section, a fully compressed position for transport and storage and a fully uncompressed position for use, said disposal section being capable of remaining position in any position between said compressed position and said uncompressed position.
2. A tissue dispenser for dispensing tissues, comprising a body forming a tissue dispenser section containing tissues to be dispensed, and a tissue disposal section for receiving used tissues, the tissue dispenser section being spaced from the tissue disposal section by a wall and having a tissue dispensing orifice, and the tissue disposal section having a tissue disposing orifice, a portion of the body defining the tissue disposal section including a pleat extending completely around the periphery of the body and being expandable from a collapsed state to enlarge the tissue disposal section.
3. The tissue dispenser according to claim 2 wherein there are a plurality of the pleats arranged in accordion fashion, each pleat extending completely around a periphery of the body.
4. The tissue dispenser according to claim 3 wherein the body defines opposite ends that are movable away from each other as the tissue disposal section is expanded, the tissue dispensing orifice and the tissue disposal orifice being arranged in respective ones of the ends.
5. The tissue dispenser according to claim 4 wherein the ends define a top end and a bottom end, respectively, of the dispenser, the tissue dispensing orifice being disposed in the bottom end and facing downwardly.
6. The tissue dispenser according to claim 5 wherein the body has a substantially circular cross sectional shape.
7. The tissue dispenser according to claim 5 wherein the body has a substantially square cross sectional shape.
8. The tissue dispenser according to claim 5 further including a fastener for supporting the body above floor level.
9. The tissue dispenser according to claim 8 wherein the fastener comprises an elongated element for suspending the body.
10. The tissue dispenser according to claim 2 wherein the body defines opposite ends that are movable away from each other as the tissue disposal section is expanded, the tissue dispensing orifice and the tissue disposal orifice being arranged in respective ones of the ends.
11. The tissue dispenser according to claim 10 wherein the ends define a top end and a bottom end, respectively, of the dispenser, the tissue dispensing orifice disposed in the bottom end and facing downwardly.
12. The tissue dispenser according to claim 2 wherein the body has a substantially circular cross sectional shape.
13. The tissue dispenser according to claim 2 wherein the body has a substantially square cross sectional shape.
14. The tissue dispenser according to claim 2 further including a fastener for supporting the body above floor level.
15. The tissue dispenser according to claim 14 wherein the fastener comprises an elongated element for suspending the body.
16. A tissue dispenser for dispensing tissues, comprising a body forming a tissue dispenser section containing tissues to be dispensed, and a tissue disposal section for receiving used tissues; the tissue dispenser section separated from the tissue disposal section by a wall and having a tissue dispensing orifice; the tissue disposal section having a tissue disposing orifice; a portion of the body defining the tissue disposal section being expandable from a collapsed state; the body defining opposite ends that are movable away from each other as the tissue disposal section is expanded; the tissue dispensing orifice and the tissue disposing orifice being disposed in respective ones of the ends.
17. The tissue dispenser according to claim 16 wherein portions of the body defining the ends are removable from a remainder of the body disposed therebetween.
18. The tissue dispenser according to claim 16 further including a fastener for supporting the dispenser above floor level.
19. The tissue dispenser according to claim 18 wherein the fastener comprises an elongated element for suspending the dispenser.
20. The tissue dispenser according to claim 16 wherein the body is of substantially circular cross sectional shape.
21. The tissue dispenser according to claim 16 wherein the body is of substantially square cross sectional shape.
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