Wipe dispensers

Abstract

Wipe dispensers are provided. In one aspect, a wipe dispenser includes a housing and a handle coupled to the housing. The housing defines a cavity that includes a liquid cavity portion adapted to receive liquid therein and a wipe cavity portion adapted to receive wipes therein. In another aspect, a wipe dispenser includes a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion with the first housing portion movable relative to the second housing portion. The housing defines a cavity therein. The wipe dispenser also includes a wall and a biasing member. The wall is positioned in the cavity and adapted to separate the cavity into a liquid cavity portion and a wipe cavity portion, and the biasing member is positioned between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The biasing member is adapted to bias the first housing portion away from the second housing portion.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the benefit of co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 756,155, filed Jan. 24, 2013, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to wipe dispensers and, more particularly, to wipe dispensers for dispensing pre-wetted wipes for use in a variety of environments.BACKGROUND[0003]Pre-wetted wipes and dry wipes exist and may have a variety of different uses. Such wipes may have a bag-type packaging that is removed to simultaneously expose all of the wipes or includes an opening in a top surface for individual dispensing. When the bag-type packaging is removed to expose all of the wipes, the wipes are exposed to contaminants prior to use. Some of such wipes may be exposed to contaminants for a lengthy amount of time prior to use depending on how long it takes to use the wipes. Moreover, pre-wetted wipes may begin to dry once expose...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is about a wipe dispenser with a housing and handle that separates the cavity into a liquid and wipe cavity. The wipe dispenser includes an internal wall that separates the cavity and a sealing member that allows liquid to pass through. The recess in the housing makes it easy to grip the wipes. There is also a biasing member that causes the first housing portion to move away from the second housing portion, and a spray nozzle and absorbent member can be added. The technical effects are improved efficiency and convenience for dispensing wipes.

Problems solved by technology

When the bag-type packaging is removed to expose all of the wipes, the wipes are exposed to contaminants prior to use.

Some of such wipes may be exposed to contaminants for a lengthy amount of time prior to use depending on how long it takes to use the wipes.

Moreover, pre-wetted wipes may begin to dry once exposed, thereby providing a lesser or insufficient quantity of moisture in the wipes.

Wet wipes in bag-type packaging for individual dispensing may also allow premature drying of the wet wipes, thereby providing a lesser or insufficient quantity of moisture in the wipes.

Spraying liquid onto a surface or onto a dry wipe likely results in uneven and inconsistent distribution of liquid on the surface or wipe.

In addition, spraying liquid from a dispenser / bottle creates turbulence, which may further contaminate the environment.

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