Compact Tissue Dispenser

Abstract

Packaging of tissues such as facial tissues such that the final package is compact and reduces exposure of stored tissues to contamination by hand contact. The tissues are folded several times to attain a footprint considerably smaller than the original footprint and of conventionally packaged tissues. Folded tissues are interleaved to cause withdrawal of one tissue to expose the next. The package may comprise paper, semirigid plastic, or transparent film packaging. Optionally, a carabiner enables attachment of the package to an environmental object such as apparel of a person.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to paper type cleaning and sanitary webs, and more particularly to packaging of such webs enabling storing and dispensing the webs.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Paper type cleaning and sanitary webs such as napkins, facial tissues, and the like (hereinafter called tissues for brevity) are typically stored and sold in and dispensed from paperboard boxes. The paperboard box typically has a removable prescored panel which once removed provides an opening in the box through which the user may insert his or her hand to retrieve a tissue. For many purposes, this presents no complications. However, where sanitary conditions must be maintained, it becomes objectionable to require that the user insert his or her hand into the head space of the box in order to retrieve a tissue, due to potential transfer of contamination into the remaining supply of tissues.[0003]Another issue for packaged tissues is that of compactness. Most tissue...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a new way of packaging and folding tissues that is compact and easy to open, without requiring the hand to be inserted. The tissues are folded more than once and interleaved, so that pulling out one tissue will partially project the next tissue. This design maintains the hygienic condition of the tissues while minimizing the size of the packaging. The invention aims to provide more compact packaging for stored tissues and is affordable and effective in achieving its intended purposes.

Problems solved by technology

However, where sanitary conditions must be maintained, it becomes objectionable to require that the user insert his or her hand into the head space of the box in order to retrieve a tissue, due to potential transfer of contamination into the remaining supply of tissues.

Another issue for packaged tissues is that of compactness.

Once the cellophane film is torn open, it may not properly enclose and protect the remaining tissues.

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