Cassette for dispensing flexible tubing therefrom

a cassette and flexible tubing technology, applied in the field of cassettes, can solve the problems of cassettes being installed upside down, sanitary and odor problems, and affecting the quality of the product, and achieve the effect of minimizing the likelihood of improper installation of cassettes
US20080272140A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-06PLAYTEX PROD INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
PLAYTEX PROD INC
Publication Date
2008-11-06
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

In a cassette for dispensing flexible tubing a cassette body includes a central tubular portion defining an aperture extending therethrough. An outer wall surrounds the central tubular portion and a cassette bottom extends between and connects the outer wall and the central tubular portion. The outer wall, the cassette bottom and the central tubular portion cooperate to define an interior area that surrounds the central tubular portion. A length of flexible tubing is positioned in the interior area. The cassette bottom includes first registration features and a cover is coupled to the body and at least partially overlies the interior area, the cover defining second registration features matingly engageable with the first registration features so that cassettes can be stacked one-on-top-of-the-other with the cooperation of the first and second registration features preventing successively stacked cassettes from shifting relative to one another.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention is generally related to cassettes having plastic tubing therein used in the disposal of waste products such as soiled diapers and is more particularly related to said cassettes having registration features thereon for more efficient stacking as well as to aid in the prevention of improper installation of the cassettes into a receptacle operable therewith.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Historically, waste materials such as soiled diapers were disposed of by simply placing them in the trash, however, this presented sanitary and odor problems. Moreover, with regard to soiled diapers, these are typically disposed of, albeit temporarily, in the area where the child is changed. Usually this is the nursery where the child sleeps and spends a considerable amount of time. As such, maintaining a sanitary and relatively odor free environment is important.

[0003] A number of systems have been developed to address the above-described disposal and...

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