Tissue delivery system

Abstract

Tissue delivery systems, apparatuses thereof, and methods of use are described herein. In some aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist paper towel delivery system configured to dispense wet and / or moist household paper towels. In additional aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist toilet paper delivery system configured to dispense wet and / or moist toilet paper.

Description

[0001] TISSUE DELIVERY SYSTEM

[0002] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS

[0003] This application claims priority to U.S. Appl. No. 63 / 581 ,123, titled Tissue Delivery System and filed September 7, 2023, and to U.S. Appl. No. 63 / 606,655, titled Tissue Delivery System and filed December 6, 2023, the contents for both being incorporated herein by reference in their entireties for all purposes.

[0004] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Aspects of the invention are directed to paper product delivery systems, and particularly wet and / or moist paper product systems. In some aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist paper towel delivery system configured to dispense wet and / or moist household paper towels. In additional aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist toilet paper delivery system configured to dispense wet and / or moist toilet paper.

[0006] BACKGROUND

[0007] Generally, disposable paper products rely on superior performance in softness, absorbency and strength. In particular, consumers generally desire a paper product that is foldable as a cleaning instrument, absorbs liquids, traps debris, and does not tear when wet. In addition, manufacturers typically desire a firm paper product that has a low roll weight and a large diameter.

[0008] Toilet paper rolls are typically manufactured of dry tissues and are open faced, and therefore susceptible to contamination. Some toilet paper, especially used commercially, can be individually wrapped to limit contamination until the wrapping paper is removed. However, removing the wrapping paper off the toilet paper roll leads to contamination of such toilet paper roll shortly thereafter.

[0009] Disposable paper towels are used for a multitude of tasks that require absorbency and strength. These tasks include absorbing liquid spills, cleaning windows and mirrors, scrubbing countertops and floors, scrubbing and drying dishes, washing / cleaning bathroom sinks and toilets, and even drying / cleaning hands and faces. A disposable towel or wipe that can perform these demanding tasks and be produced at a price point that provides a value proposition to the consumer is advantageous.

[0010] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Aspects of the invention are directed to paper product delivery systems, and particularly wet and / or moist paper product systems. In some aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist paper towel delivery system configured to dispense wet and / or moist household paper towels. In additional aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist toilet paper delivery system configured to dispense moist toilet paper.

[0012] In according with one aspect of the invention, provided is a paper product delivery system comprising: a tube having a first end, a second end, and a body extending from the first end to the second end, the body of the tube having an inner surface defining a passageway extending through the body from the first end of the tube to the second end of the tube; a first side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the first side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the first side panel is coupled to the first end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical tube; a second side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the second side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the second side panel is coupled to the second end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical tube; a paper product roll comprising a continuous sheet of paper product wound to form the paper product roll, wherein the paper product roll is configured to be in a substantially toroid shape having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending form the first end to the second end of the paper product roll, wherein the paper product roll is disposed around the cylindrical tube such that the cylindrical tube extends through the passageway of the paper product roll; a wrapper coupled to the first side panel and the second side panel, the wrapper being positioned around the paper product roll, wherein the wrapper comprises an opening configured for receiving the continuous sheet of paper product when being unwound; and a flap coupled to the wrapper and configured to releasably cover the opening of the wrapper.

[0013] Without being particularly limited, the inventor recognized that if available, moist wipes are typically packaged as a plurality of individual sheets contained in a hardcover housing. These products are often difficult to use, not sold easily in multi-packs, and not environmentally friendly.

[0014] Embodiments of the product delivery systems disclosed herein can overcome the above problems as well as many more. For example, certain paper product systems disclosed herein advantageously provide wet paper products, such as wet toilet paper, in a format within the century-long consumer habit of using toilet paper by rolling action off a tube. Noteworthy is that certain aspects of the invention also provide the consumer with the first application of wet tissue paper in a flexible dispenser that can be rolled off while fitting standard toilet paper hangers. The paper product delivery systems may be configured to encase the wet and / or moist paper product roll in an airtight environment providing safe, uncontaminated storage, and protection against evaporation thus preserving a safe and humid environment for the tissue.

[0015] Desirable, the paper product systems can be configured such that everyone, including young children and adults, can use the paper product systems. The disclosed paper product system may be configured to delivery moist and / or wet paper products for us as body, intimate, and medical wipes. Further, the paper product system may be configured to delivery wet and / or moist paper towel for cleaning surface or counters in the kitchen, homes, restaurants etc.

[0016] Additionally, the paper product may be 100% biodegradable and may be either scented or non-scented, as well as optionally have one or more preservatives, surfactants, emollients, antioxidants, pH adjusters, and / or solubilizers. The inventor further discovered that certain embodiments of the paper product system could configured to be biodegradable, easily recyclable, and / or employ substantially sourced materials while simultaneously achieving many of the benefits described herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Additional aspects, features, and advantages of the invention will be understood and will become more readily apparent when the invention is considered in the light of the following description made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a paper product delivery system in accordance with aspects of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel of a first embodiment of the delivery system of FIG. 1.

[0020] FIG. 2B is an exploded view of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel of the delivery system of FIG. 2A.

[0021] FIG. 2C is a perspective view of the tube of the delivery system of FIG. 2A.

[0022] FIG. 2D is a perspective view of the first side panel and the second side panel of the delivery system of FIG. 2A.

[0023] FIG. 2E is a side view of the tube and the paper product roll the delivery system of FIG. 2A

[0024] FIG. 2F is a perspective view of the paper product roll the delivery system of FIG. 2A

[0025] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel of a second embodiment of the delivery system of FIG. 1 .

[0026] FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the tube of the delivery system of FIG. 3A.

[0027] FIG. 4 is a font view of the paper product delivery system of FIG. 1 with an exploded view of only the flap to show the opening delineated by the wrapper.

[0028] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a toilet paper delivery system positioned on a toilet paper hanger in accordance with aspects of the invention.

[0029] FIG. 5B is a side view of the toilet paper delivery system of FIG. 5A.

[0030] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a paper towel delivery system in accordance with aspects of the invention. FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a non-limiting, exemplary method for manufacturing a paper product delivery system according to aspects of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 8 is a flow chart of a non-limiting, exemplary method for dispensing a wet paper product in accordance with aspects of the invention.

[0032] All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Components numbered and appearing in one figure but appearing un-numbered in other figures are the same unless expressly noted otherwise. A reference herein to a whole number which appears in multiple figures bearing the same whole number but with different alphabetical suffixes shall be constructed as a general reference to all of those figures unless expressly noted otherwise.

[0033] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] Reference will now be made in detail to selected embodiments of the invention that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts. While features are described with specific reference to certain embodiments, it is understood that such features could be combined to form other embodiments. The drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale.

[0035] Aspects of the invention are directed to paper product delivery systems, and particularly wet and / or moist paper product systems. In some aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist paper towel delivery system configured to dispense wet and / or moist household paper towels. In additional aspects of the invention, the paper product delivery system may be a wet and / or moist toilet paper delivery system configured to dispense wet and / or moist toilet paper.

[0036] Referring now to FIGS. 1 -4, provided are various illustrations of embodiments of a paper product delivery system 100 as well as components thereof. As a general overview, paper product delivery system 100 includes a tube 110 having a first end 114, a second end 116, and a body 112 extending from the first end 114 to the second end 116, the body 112 of tube 110 having an inner surface 118 defining a passageway 115 extending through body 112 from the first end 114 to the second end 116 of tube 110. Additionally, paper product delivery system 100 typically includes a first side 120 panel coupled to the first end 114 of tube 110; a second side panel 130 coupled to the second end 116 of tube 110; and a paper product roll 140 comprising an aqueous solution, wherein the paper product roll 140 is configured to be in a substantially toroidal shape having a first end 142, a second end 144, and a passageway 145 extending form the first end 142 to the second end 144 of the paper product roll 140. The paper product roll 140 is typically disposed around tube 110 such that tube 110 extends through the passageway 145 of the paper product roll 140. The paper product delivery system 100 also typically includes a wrapper 150 coupled to the first side panel 120 and the second side panel 130, the wrapper 150 being positioned around the paper product roll 140. The wrapper 150 typically comprises an opening 152 configured for receiving the continuous sheet of paper product when being unwound. A flap 160 is typically coupled to wrapper 150 and configured to releasably cover the opening 152 of wrapper 150.

[0037] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2C, paper product delivery system 100 typically includes a tube 110 having a first end 114, a second end 116, and a body 112 extending from the first end 114 to the second end 116. The body 112 of tube 110 typically has an inner surface 118 that defines a passageway 115 that extends through body 112 from the first end 114 to the second end 116 of the tube 110. Although tube 110 is illustrated in FIG. 2C as being configured to have a cylindrical shape, tube 110 may have a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially elliptical cylinder shape, an elliptical cylinder shape, or the like in some embodiments. As seen in FIGS. 3A and 3B, in some embodiments, tube HO may have one or more slot(s) 117 extending from an outer surface 119 of body 112 to passageway 115 of tube 110. The tube 110 may be configured to be rigid and / or non-flexible. The tube 110 may be formed of a metal, a metal alloy, a plastic, a ceramic, and / or a plant-based material, such as bamboo, wood, or the like. Examples of suitable plastics include polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyestradiol phosphate, acrylic polymers, a combination thereof, or the like. Non limiting examples of metals include aluminum, iron, copper, alloys thereof, composites thereof, or combinations of two or more thereof.

[0038] The first side panel 120 typically comprises a first surface 122 and a second surface 124 opposed the first surface 122. The first side panel 120 may delineate a passageway 125 extending from the first surface 122 to the second surface 124 and having a protrusion 126 extending from the second surface 124. As seen in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the protrusion 126 of the first side panel 120 may be configured to be inserted in the passageway 115 of tube 110, e.g., at the first end 114 of tube 110. For instance, the protrusion 126 of first side panel 120 may contact the inner surface 118 of tube 110 when the protrusion 126 is positioned within passageway 115 of tube 110. In some embodiments, the protrusion 126 is configured to frictionally engage the inner surface 118 of the tube 110, such that the first side panel 120 is releasably coupled to the tube 110 when the protrusion 126 of the first side panel 120 is inserted into the passageway 115 of tube 110. The first side panel 120 may be configured such that an end of tube 110 (e.g., first end 114) contacts the second surface 124 of first side panel 120 at a contacting region 128 proximal to the protrusion 126 when the protrusion 126 is fully inserted into the passageway 115 of tube 110. In some embodiments, the protrusion 126 has a locking mechanism 129, such as bump, lip, or the like, proximal to the end portion 127 of protrusion 126, which is configured to be received by and / or engage slot 117 of tube 110 (see FIG. 3A). The locking mechanism 129 may be configured to engage slot 117 of the tube 110, e.g., when protrusion 126 is fully inserted into the tube 110, to rotationally affix and / or translationally affix the first side panel 120 relative to the tube 110. In at least one embodiment, the locking mechanism 129 is configured as a hindering mechanism. For instance, the locking mechanism 129 may be configured as a bump to releasably affix first side panel 120 or configured to have an edge to permanently affix the first side panel 120 relative to the tube 110 when engaging the slot 117 of tube 110. In some instances, the first side panel 120 may be coupled to the tube 110 by an adhesive applied to protrusion 126, which is adapted to adhere to the inner surface 118 delineating passageway 115 of tube 110.

[0039] The second side panel 130 typically comprises a first surface 132 and a second surface 134 opposed the first surface 132. The second side panel 130 may delineate a passageway 135 extending from the first surface 132 to the second surface 134 and having a protrusion 136 extending from the second surface 136 of the second side panel. As seen in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the protrusion 136 of the second side panel 130 may be configured to be inserted in the passageway 115 of tube 110, e.g., at second end 116 of the tube 110. For instance, the protrusion 136 may contact the inner surface 118 of the tube 110 when the protrusion 136 is positioned within the passageway 115 of the tube 110. In some embodiments, the protrusion 136 is configured to frictionally engage the inner surface 118 of the tube 110, such that the second side panel 130 is releasably coupled to the tube 110 when the protrusion 136 is inserted into passageway 115. The second side panel 130 may be configured such that an end of the tube 110 (e.g., second end 116) contacts the second surface 134 of second side panel 130 at a contacting region 138 proximal to the protrusion 136 when the protrusion 136 is fully inserted into the passageway 115 of the tube 110. In some embodiments, the protrusion 136 has a locking mechanism 139, such as bump, lip, or the like, proximal to the end portion 137 of protrusion 136, which is configured to be received by and / or engage the slot 117 of tube 110. The locking mechanism 139 may be configured to engage the slot 117 of the tube 110, e.g., when protrusion 136 is fully inserted into the tube 110, to rotationally affix and / or translationally affix the second side panel 130 relative to the tube 110. The locking mechanism 139 may be configured as a bump to releasably affix the second side panel 130 or configured to have an edge to permanently affix the second side panel 130 relative to the tube 110 when engaging the slot 117 of tube 110. In some instances, the second side panel 130 may be coupled to the tube 110 by an adhesive applied to the protrusion 136 of the second side panel 130, which is adapted to adhere to the inner surface 118 of the tube 110. Second side panel 130 may be configured to have a protrusion 136 is that substantially similar or identical to the protrusion 126 of first panel 120. In some instances, second side panel 130 is configured to have a substantially similar or identical shape as first side panel 120.

[0040] In at least one embodiment, the second side panel 130 and the tube 110 may be formed as a single integral component. For example, the tube 110 may be configured to have a lip that extends transversely from the outer surface 118 of tube 110 at second end 116, thereby forming a tube and a second side panel that constitute a single integral component.

[0041] The passageway of 135 of the second side panel 130 may align with the passageway 115 of the tube 110 when the second side panel 130 is coupled to the tube 110. For instance, when the second side panel 130 is coupled to the tube 1 10, the passageway 135 of the second side panel 130 may be coaxially aligned with the passageway 115 of the tube 110. Similarly, the passageway 125 of the first side panel 120 may align with the passageway 115 of the tube 110 when the first side panel 120 is coupled to the tube 110. The passageway 125 of the first side panel 120 may coaxially align with the passageway 115 of the tube 110 in certain instances when the first side panel 120 is coupled to the tube 110. In some embodiments, the paper product delivery system 100 may be configured such that the passageways of the tube 110, the first side panel 120, and the second side panel 130 align (e.g., coaxially align).

[0042] The first side panel 120 and / or the second side panel 130 may be configured to be rigid and / or non-flexible. In some cases, the first side panel 120 and / or the second side panel 130 may be formed of a metal, a metal alloy, a plastic, a ceramic, and / or a plantbased material, such as bamboo, wood, or the like. Examples of suitable plastics include polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyestradiol phosphate, acrylic polymers, combinations thereof, or the like. Non limiting examples of metals include aluminum, iron, copper, alloys thereof, composites thereof, or a combination of one or more thereof.

[0043] The paper product delivery system 100 typically comprises a paper product roll 140. Preferably, paper product roll 140 comprises a continuous sheet of paper product that is wound to form the paper product roll 140. For example, the sheet of paper product may be wound or spirally configured to have a toroidal shape or a substantially toroidal shape. The paper product roll 140 typically has a shape defining a passageway 145 extending from the first end 142 to the second end 142 of the paper product roll 140. For example, the passageway 145 of the paper product roll 140 may be delineated an inner surface 148.

[0044] The paper product roll 140 is typically positioned to be disposed around the tube 110, e.g., by positioning the tube 110 through the passageway 145 of the paper product roll 140. In some embodiments, paper product delivery system is configured such that there is a clearance Di (e.g., a distance) of about 3 to about 50 mm between the inner surface 148 delineating the passageway 145 of paper product roll 140 and the outer surface 119 of the tube 110, e.g., as measured near the first end 114 and / or the second end 116 of tube 110. For example, the clearance Di between the inner surface 148 of the paper product roll 140 and the outer surface 119 of the tube 110 may be from about 3 to about 50 mm, about 3 to about 40 mm, about 3 to about 30 mm, about 3 to about 25 mm, about 3 to about 20 mm, about 3 to about 15 mm, about 3 to about 10 mm, about 3 to about 7 mm; from about 7 to about 50 mm, about 7 to about 40 mm, about 7 to about 30 mm, about 7 to about 25 mm, about 7 to about 20 mm, about 7 to about 15 mm, about 7 to about 10 mm; from about 11 to about 50 mm, about 11 to about 40 mm, about 11 to about 30 mm, about 11 to about 25 mm, about 11 to about 20 mm, about 11 to about 15 mm; from about 15 to about 50 mm, about 15 to about 40 mm, about 15 to about 30 mm, about 15 to about 25 mm, about 15 to about 20 mm, or any range or subrange thereof.

[0045] As mentioned above, the paper product roll 140 may comprise a continuous sheet of paper product, which is wound to form the paper product roll 140. The sheet of paper product preferably includes a plurality of perforations 143. The plurality of perforations 143 may be arranged to in a substantially linear direction or in a line, e.g., to facilitate the ripping and / or tearing of the sheet of paper product along the plurality of perforations 143. In certain preferred embodiments, the plurality of perforations is arranged in groups of perforations 143a, 143b, and 143c arranged, e.g. in substantially linear directions or in lines, to delineate a plurality of areas for ripping and / or tearing the sheet of paper product.

[0046] The sheet of paper product may be formed of one or more ply of fibrous material. For example, the sheet of paper product may comprise non-woven or woven fibrous material. The sheet of paper product may comprise one ply, two plies, three plies, four plies, five plies of fibrous material, or any range or subrange thereof. In certain preferred embodiments, the sheet of paper product includes two or more plies of fibrous material that are interconnected. The sheet of paper material may be formed of fibrous materials including, but are not limited to, paper pulp, cellulosic fiber pulp, and so forth. The sheet of paper product may be configured to decompose in septic tanks. The sheet of paper product preferably comprises an aqueous solution. For example, the sheet of paper product may be impregnated with an aqueous solution comprising water and, optionally, one or more of a preservative, a humectant, a polyol, a skin soothing agent, and / or an oil. The amount of aqueous solution contained by the sheet of paper product may be from about 0.1 to about 9 wt.%, based on the total weight of the sheet of paper product and aqueous solution. In some embodiments, the sheet of paper product contains the aqueous solution in an amount from about 0.1 to about 9 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 7 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 5 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 4 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 3 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 2 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 1 wt.%; from about 0.5 to about 9 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 7 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 5 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 4 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 3 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 2 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 1 wt.%; from about 1 to about 9 wt.%, about 1 to about 7 wt.%, about 1 to about 5 wt.%, about 1 to about 4 wt.%, about 1 to about 3 wt.%, about 1 to about 2 wt.%; from about 1.5 to about 9 wt.%, about 1.5 to about 7 wt.%, about 1 .5 to about 5 wt.%, about 1 .5 to about 4 wt.%, about 1 .5 to about 3 wt.%, about 1 .5 to about 2 wt.%; from about 2 to about 9 wt.%, about 2 to about 7 wt.%, about 2 to about 5 wt.%, about 2 to about 4 wt.%, about 2 to about 3 wt.%;from about 3 to about 9 wt.%, about 3 to about 7 wt.%, about 3 to about 5 wt.%; from about 5 to about 9 wt.%, about 5 to about 7 wt.%, about 7 to about 9 wt.%, or any range or subrange thereof, based on the total weight of the sheet of paper product and aqueous solution.

[0047] The preservative, humectant, polyol, skin soothing agent, and / or oil may, individually, be present in the aqueous solution in an amount from about 0.1 to about 25 wt.%, based on the total weight of the aqueous solution. For instance, the preservative, humectant, polyol, skin soothing agent, and / or oil may, individually, may be present in the aqueous solution in an amount from about 0.1 to about 25 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 20 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 15 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 10 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 5 wt.%, about 0.1 to about 1 wt.%; from about 0.5 to about 25 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 20 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 15 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 10 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 5 wt.%, about 0.5 to about 1 wt.%; from about 1 to about 25 wt.%, about 1 to about 20 wt.%, about 1 to about 15 wt.%, about 1 to about 10 wt.%, about 1 to about 5 wt.%; from about 4 to about 25 wt.%, about 4 to about 20 wt.%, about 4 to about 15 wt.%, about 4 to about 10 wt.%; from about 7 to about 25 wt.%, about 7 to about 20 wt.%, about 7 to about 15 wt.%, about 7 to about 10 wt.%; from about 10 to about 25 wt.%, about 10 to about 20 wt.%, about 10 to about 15 wt.%; from about 15 to about 25 wt.%, about 15 to about 20 wt.%, about 20 to about 25 wt.%, or any range or subrange thereof, based on the total weight of the aqueous solution. The aqueous solution may, in certain instances, include one or more preservative(s). Non-limiting examples of preservatives that may be incorporated into the aqueous solution include, but are not limited to, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, parabens (such as, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylparaben, etc.), sodium benzoate, ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid (EDTA), disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, grapefruit seed extract, or a combination thereof. Additional preservatives include salicylic acid, DMDM hydantoin, formaldahyde, chlorphenism, triclosan, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, methylisothiazolinone, sodium dehydroacetate, dehydroacetic acid, Quatemium-15, stearalkonium chloride, zinc pyrithione, sodium metabisulfite, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane, chlorhexidine digluconate, polyaminopropyl biguanide, benzalkonium chloride, sodium sulfite, sodium salicylate, neem oil, essential oils (various), and Vitamin E (tocopherol). More than one of the foregoing preservatives may be included or excluded from the aqueous solution.

[0048] In certain preferred embodiments, the sheet of paper product comprises an aqueous solution having one or more polyol. The polyol(s) may be chosen from glycols or compounds with numerous hydroxyl groups. The term “polyol” should be understood as meaning, within the meaning of the present disclosure, an organic molecule comprising at least two free hydroxyl groups. The polyols of the aqueous solution, in some instance, may include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol hexylene glycol, glycerin, diglycerin, diethylene glycol, and dipropylene glycol, and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of polyols that may, optionally, be included in the aqueous solution include and / or may be chosen from alkanediols such as glycerin, 1 ,2,6- hexanetriol, trimethylolpropane, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, pentaethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 2-butene-1 ,4-diol, 2-ethyl-1 ,3- hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, caprylyl glycol, 1 ,2-hexanediol, 1 ,2-pentanediol, and 4-methyl-1 ,2-pentanediol; glycol ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, 1-methyl-1 - methoxybutanol, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, propylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, propylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monoethyl ether, dipropylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, dipropylene glycol mono-iso- propyl ether, sorbitol, sorbitan, triacetin, and a combination of two or more thereof.

[0049] The aqueous solution of the sheet of paper product may comprise one or more humectants. Non-limiting examples of humectants include triethylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, propylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, hexylene glycol, butylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, 1 ,2 hexanediol, saccharide isomerate and a combination of two or more thereof.

[0050] The skin soothing agents may be adapted for alleviating and / or treating hemorrhoid, dermatitis, and / or skin rashes. For example, the aqueous solution may comprise a skin soothing agent, such as witch hazel, lidocaine, phenylephrine HCI, hydrocortisone, pramoxine, zinc acetate, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, or the like. The skin sooth agent(s) may be selected from natural extracts, such as centella asiatica extract, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, tea (camellia sinensis) leaf extract, poria cocos extract, phragmites karka extract, lidocaine, chia seed extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, aloe vera, allantoin, D-panthenol, turmeric, avocado oil, and lichen extract, or a combination of two or more thereof.

[0051] Examples of oils include, but are not limited to, natural oils, such as coconut oil, or hydrocarbons, such as mineral oil and hydrogenated polyisobutene. The oil may be selected from castor oil, lanolin and lanolin derivatives, triisocetyl citrate, sorbitan sesquioleate, C10-C18 triglycerides, capryl ic / capric / triglycerides, coconut oil, com oil, cottonseed oil, glyceryl triacetyl hydroxystearate, glyceryl triacetyl ricinoleate, glyceryl trioctanoate, hydrogenated castor oil, linseed oil, mink oil, olive oil, palm oil, illipe butter, rapeseed oil, soybean oil, sunflower seed oil, tallow, tricaprin, trihydroxystearin, triisostearin, trilaurin, trilinolein, trimyristin, triolein, tripalmitin, tristearin, walnut oil, wheat germ oil, cholesterol, or combinations thereof.

[0052] Preferably, paper product roll 140 may have a Micro Robustness Index of 0.85 or greater, e.g., for at least one month after first opening flap 160 of the paper product delivery system 100. In certain embodiments, paper product roll 140 may have a Micro Robustness Index value of about 0.9 or greater, about 1 or greater, about 1 .2 or greater, about 1.4 or greater, about 1.6 or greater, about 1.7 or greater, about 1.75 or greater, about 1 .8 or greater, about 1 .85 or greater, or about 1 .9 or greater e.g., for at least one month after first opening flap 160 of the paper product delivery system 100. The paper product roll 140 may, in some embodiments, have a Micro Robustness Index value of about 0.9 or greater, about 1 or greater, about 1 .2 or greater, about 1 .4 or greater, about 1 .6 or greater, about 1 .7 or greater, about 1 .75 or greater, about 1 .8 or greater, about 1 .85 or greater, or about 1 .9 or greater e.g., for at least 12 month from the date of manufacture if the paper product delivery system 100 is not opened.

[0053] In certain embodiments, paper product paper roll 140 may be configured to have a biodegradability index of about 90% or more, e.g. as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012. In some cases, paper product paper roll 140 has a biodegradability index of about 92% or more, about 94% or more, about 96% or more, about 98% or more, or about 99% or more e.g. as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012. In at least one embodiment, paper product paper roll 140 has a biodegradability index of about 100%, e.g. as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855- 1 :2012.

[0054] Paper product delivery system 100 typically comprises a wrapper 150 typically positioned around paper product roll 140. The wrapper 150 may be coupled to the first side panel 120 and the second side panel 130, e.g., to entrap and / or surround the paper product roll 140 therein. For example, the wrapper 150 may be coupled to the first surface 122 of the first side panel 120 and / or the first surface 132 of the second side panel 130. In some cases, the wrapper 150 is coupled to the second surface 124 of the first side panel 120 and / or the second surface 134 of the second side panel 130. The wrapper 150 is preferably coupled to form a watertight seal or, in some embodiments, an airtight seal to the first side panel 120 and the second side panel 130. The wrapper 150 may be coupled to the first side panel 120 and the second side panel 130 using an adhesive.

[0055] The wrapper 150 typically has an opening 152 configured for receiving the sheet of paper product, e.g., when the paper product roll is unwound. Wrapper 150 may have a shape or substantially the shape of the paper product roll 140. The wrapper 150 may define an opening 152 that has a circular shape, an ovular shape, a square shape, a rectangular shape, a triangular shape, a hexagonal shape, or the like. As illustrated in FIG. 4, opening 152 may be delineated proximal to a center portion of the outermost circumferential layer of the paper product roll 140, i.e., not at or proximal to either the first end 142 or the second end 144 of the paper product roll 140. The opening 152 of wrapper 150 may have a maximum opening dimension DM, which is measured as the further distance between two opposed points of the perimeter defining the opening 152 of wrapper 150. In certain preferred embodiments, the paper product delivery system 100 is configured to have a ratio of the maximum opening dimension D to the width of the sheet of about 1 :7 to about 1 :1.2. For instance, the ratio of the maximum opening dimension DM to the width of the sheet of paper product may be from about 1 :7 to about 1 :1.2, about 1 :6 to about 1 :1.2, about 1 :5 to about 1 :1.2, about 1 :4 to about 1 :1.2, about 1 :3 to about 1 :1.2, about 1 :2 to about 1 :1.2; from about 1 :7 to about 1 :1.6, about 1 :6 to about 1 :1.6, about 1 :5 to about 1 :1.6, about 1 :4 to about 1 :1.6, about 1 :3 to about 1 :1.6, about 1 :2 to about 1 :1.6; from about 1 :7 to about 1 :2, about 1 :6 to about 1 :2, about 1 :5 to about 1 :2, about 1 :4 to about 1 :2, about 1 :3 to about 1 :2; from about 1 :7 to about 1 :3, about 1 :6 to about 1 :3, about 1 :5 to about 1 :3, about 1 :4 to about 1 :3; from about 1 :7 to about 1 :4, about 1 :6 to about 1 :4, about 1 :5 to about 1 :4; from about 1 :7 to about 1 :5, about 1 :6 to about 1 :5, or any range or subrange thereof.

[0056] The wrapper 150 may, preferably, be configured to be non-rigid, durable, and / or resistant. For example, the wrapper 150 may be bendable and / or foldable. Additionally, or alternatively, the wrapper 150 may be configured to be non-stretchable. In some embodiments, the wrapper 150 is configured to be non-stretchable while being bendable and / or foldable. Preferably, the wrapper 150 is water resistant and, in some cases, waterproof. The wrapper 150 may comprise a film, such as a polymer film. For instance, wrapper 150 may be a single layer polymer film or a multiplayer polymer film. The polymer film may be formed of one or more polymers selected from polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene (e.g., low-density polyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, or high-density polyethylene), polyester, cellulose acetate, cellophane, or a combination of two or more thereof. Wrapper 150 may be substantially free of an aluminum-based layer (e.g., an aluminum composite layer) and / or, in some cases, a metal layer.

[0057] The wrapper 150 may be configured to have a thickness of about 0.01 to about 1 mm. In some instances, the wrapper 150 has a thickness of about 0.01 to about 1 mm, about 0.05 to about 1 mm, about 0.1 to about 1 mm, about 0.15 to about 1 mm, about 0.2 to about 1 mm, about 0.25 to about 1 mm, about 0.3 to about 1 mm, about 0.35 to about 1 mm, about 0.4 to about 1 mm, about 0.5 to about 1 mm, about 0.6 to about 1 mm, about 0.7 to about 1 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.1 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.15 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.2 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.25 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.3 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.35 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.4 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.5 to about 0.8 mm, about 0.6 to about 0.8 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.1 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.15 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.2 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.25 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.3 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.35 to about 0.6 mm, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.15 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.2 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.25 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.3 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.35 to about 0.5 mm, about 0.4 to about 0.5 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.4 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.4 mm, about 0.1 to about 0.4 mm, about 0.15 to about 0.4 mm, about 0.2 to about 0.4 mm, about 0.25 to about 0.4 mm, about 0.3 to about 0.4 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.3 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.3 mm, about 0.1 to about 0.3 mm, about 0.15 to about 0.3 mm, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mm, about 0.25 to about 0.3 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.25 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.25 mm, about 0.1 to about 0.25 mm, about 0.15 to about 0.25 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.2 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.2 mm, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mm; from about 0.01 to about 0.1 mm, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mm, or any range or subrange thereof. Product delivery system 100 typically comprises a flap 160 coupled to the wrapper 150 and configured to releasably cover the opening 152 of the wrapper 150. The flap 160 may be coupled to the wrapper 150 at and / or along the perimeter region 154 that defines the opening 152 of wrapper 150. The flap 160 may be coupled to the wrapper 150 by way of an adhesive material, e.g., disposed along the perimeter region 154 defining the opening 152 of wrapper 150. The flap 160 may be configured to be rigid or non-rigid. In some embodiments, the flap 160 is configured to be non-rigid, bendable, and / or foldable. For instance, in some cases, flap 160 is configured to be a rigid, non-bendable, and / or non-foldable. The flap 160 may be formed of a material similar to that of wrapper 150 or be formed of materials, such as a metal, a metal alloy, a plastic, a ceramic, and / or a plantbased material (e.g., bamboo, wood, or the like). The flap 160 may in some embodiments be substantially free of an aluminum-based layer (e.g., an aluminum composite layer) and / or, in some cases, a metal layer.

[0058] The paper product paper delivery system 100 may preferably be configured such that paper product roll 140 is watertight sealed in the paper product delivery system 100 until the flap 160 is opened. In some preferred embodiments, paper product delivery system 100 is configured such that paper product roll 140 is airtight sealed in the paper product delivery system 100 until flap 160 is opened.

[0059] In certain embodiments, the paper product paper delivery system 100 is configured such that about 80% or more, by weight, of all the plastic in the paper product delivery system 100 is recyclable, e.g., as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 15720:2008. For example, about 80% or more, about 84% or more, about 88% or more, about 91% or more, about 94% or more, about 96% or more, about 98% or more, or about 99% or more, about 100%, by weight, of the total amount of plastic used in the paper product delivery system 100 is recyclable, e.g., as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 15720:2008.

[0060] Additionally, or alternatively, the paper product paper delivery system 100 may be configured to have a biodegradability index of about 84% or more, e.g. as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012. In some cases, the paper product paper delivery system 100 has a biodegradability index of about 84% or more, about 88% or more, about 92% or more, about 94% or more, about 96% or more, about 98% or more, or about 99% or more e.g. as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012. In at least one embodiment, the paper product paper delivery system 100 has a biodegradability index of about 100%, e.g. as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012.

[0061] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, illustrated is an embodiment of a paper product delivery system, which is in the form of a toilet paper delivery system 200 configured to dispense wet and / or moist toilet paper. The toilet paper delivery system 200 typically includes many and / or all of the components disclosed above with respect to paper product system 100. For brevity, all of the features and / or components disclosed with regard to paper product system 100 are incorporated herein by reference for toilet paper delivery system 200.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 6, illustrated is an embodiment of a paper product delivery system, which is in the form of a paper towel delivery system 300 configured to dispense wet and / or moist household paper towels. The paper towel delivery system 300 typically includes many and / or all of the components disclosed above with respect to paper product system 100. The paper towel delivery system 300 may, however, have different dimension than paper product delivery system 100, as seen in FIG. 6. Accordingly, for brevity, all of the features and / or components disclosed with regard to paper product system 100 are incorporated herein by reference for paper tower delivery system 300.

[0063] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, provided is a method 400 of manufacturing a paper product delivery system, such as a paper product delivery system disclosed herein. For example, the method 400 of manufacturing a paper product delivery system may be employed for manufacturing a paper product delivery system 100, a toilet paper delivery system 200, and / or a paper towel delivery system 300.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 7, the method 400 for manufacturing a paper product delivery system 100, typically comprises: inserting a tube 110 into a paper product roll 140 in step 410; inserting protrusions 126 and 136 of a first and a second side panels 120 and 130 into the tube 110 in step 420; covering the paper product roll 140 with a wrapper 150 in step 430; optionally, coupling a flap 160 to the wrapper 150 to cover an opening 152 in the wrapper 150 in step 440; and optionally, coupling a portion of the sheet of paper product to the inner surface 162 of the flap in step 450. In step 410, a tube 110 is inserted into a paper product roll 140, wherein the paper product roll 140 is preferably free to rotate about the tube 110. For instance, paper product roll 140 may be configured to have a shape, such as a toroid shape, having a passageway 145 that is larger than the outer circumference or of tube 110. In certain cases, the passageway 145 of the paper product roll 140 may have a circumference and / or diameter that is larger than diameter D2 of tube 110.

[0065] In step 420, a first side panel 120 and a second side panel 130 are at least partially inserted into tube 110. For example, the protrusion 126 of the first side panel 120 may be inserted into one of the ends of tube 110 while the protrusion 136 of the second side panel 130 may be inserted into the other end of the tube 110. In some instances, the method 400 includes inserting the protrusion 126 of first side panel 120 into the passageway 125 of the tube110 until the end of the tube 110 contacts contacting region 128 of first side panel 120, which stops further insertion of the protrusion 126 of the first side panel 120 into the tube 110. In at least one embodiment, the end portion 127 of the protrusion 126 may have a locking mechanism 129 (e.g., a bump, lip, or the like) configured to be received by a slot 117 in the tube 110, such that first side panel 120 is affixed, permanently or releasably, to the tube 110. Similarly, the method 400 may include inserting the protrusion 136 of the second side panel 130 into the passageway 125 of tube 110 until the end (e.g. second end 116) of tube 110 contacts contacting region 138 of the second side panel 130, which stops further insertion of the protrusion 136 of the second side panel 130 into the tube 110. In at least one embodiment, the end portion 137 of the protrusion 136 of the second side panel 130 may have a locking mechanism 139 (e.g., a bump, lip, or the like) configured to be received by a slot 117 of the tube 110, such that the second side panel 130 is affixed, permanently or releasably, to the tube 110.

[0066] In step 430, the paper product roll 140 may be covered with a wrapper 150. The wrapper 150 is preferably coupled to the first side panel 120 and the second side panel 130 to form a liquid-tight seal and, in some instances, an air-tight seal. Method 400 may include coupling wrapper 150 to either the first surface 122 or the second surface 124 of the first side panel 120 and coupling wrapper 150 to either the first surface 132 or the second surface 134 of the second side panel 130. In step 450, a flap 160 is coupled to the wrapper 150 to cover an opening 152 in wrapper 150. The flap 160 is preferably configured to be releasably cover the opening 152 of the wrapper 150.

[0067] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, provided is a method 500 of dispensing a wet paper product, e.g., from a paper product delivery system disclosed herein. For example, method 500 may be used for dispensing a wet and / or moist paper product from a paper product delivery system 100, a wet and / or moist toilet paper from a toilet paper delivery system 200, and / or a wet and / or moist paper towel from a paper towel delivery system 300.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 8, the method 500 typically includes opening a flap 160 in step 510; pulling a sheet of paper product wound to form a paper product roll 140 through the opening 152 of the wrapper 150, causing the paper product roll 140 to rotate about a tube 10 in step 520; tearing the sheet of paper product from the paper product roll 140 in step 530; and allowing the flap 160 to cover the opening 152 in the wrapper 150 in step 540.

[0069] In step 510, the method 500 typically includes opening a flap 160, where the flap 160 covers an opening 152 in a wrapper 150.

[0070] In step 520, method 500 includes pulling a sheet of paper product wound to form a paper product roll 140 through the opening 152 of the wrapper 150, causing the paper product roll 140 to rotate about a tube 110, thereby at least partially unwounding the paper product roll 140. For example, the outer most section of the continuous sheet of paper may be pulled through the opening 152 of wrapper 150 causing the paper product roll 140 to rotate about a tube 110, thereby at least partially unwounding the paper product roll 140. In some instances, when the sheet of preferably continuous sheet of paper product is pulled through the opening 152 of wrapper 150, the opening 152 interacts with the sheet of paper product to apply a frictional force to the continuous sheet of paper product.

[0071] In step 530, the method 500 includes tearing the sheet of paper product from the paper product roll 140. In some embodiments, the sheet of paper product is configured to have a plurality of perforations 143 and an opening 152 that is configured such that frictional forces applied to the continuous sheet of paper product as the paper product is pulled through the opening 152 of wrapper 150 ensures that the plurality of perforations 143 resides outside of wrapper 150. Depending on the force applied to pull the continuous sheet of paper product through the opening 152, the frictional force could resist further extraction of the continuous sheet of paper product so that the continuous sheet of paper product rips and / or tears along the plurality of perforations 1 3 residing outside of the wrapper 150. In at least one embodiment, the sheet of paper product is configured to have a plurality of perforations 143 and an opening 152 of wrapper 150 that is configured to have a maximum opening dimension DM such that the continuous sheet of paper product rips along the plurality of perforations 143 when the continuous sheet of paper product is pulled to the point that the plurality of perforations 143 resides outside of the wrapper 150.

[0072] In step 540, the method 500 includes allowing the flap 160 to cover the opening 152 in the wrapper 150, wherein the wrapper 150 is formed of a flexible sheet of polymer. The flap 160 and / or the wrapper 150 may have an adhesive, such that the flap 160 can be resealed to the wrapper 150 and cover the opening 152.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is Claimed is'.1 . A wet paper towel delivery system comprising: a tube having a first end, a second end, and a body extending from the first end to the second end, the body of the tube having an inner surface defining a passageway extending through the body from the first end of the tube to the second end of the tube; a first side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the first side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the first side panel is coupled to the first end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the tube; a second side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the second side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the second side panel is coupled to the second end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the tube; a paper towel roll comprising a continuous sheet of paper towel wound to form the paper towel roll, the continuous sheet of paper comprising an aqueous solution, wherein the paper towel roll is configured to be in a substantially toroidal shape having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending form the first end to the second end of the paper towel roll, wherein the paper towel roll is disposed around the tube such that the tube extends through the passageway of the paper towel roll; a wrapper coupled to the first side panel and the second side panel, the wrapper being positioned around the paper towel roll, wherein the wrapper comprises an opening configured for receiving the continuous sheet of paper towel when being unwound; and a flap coupled to the wrapper and configured to releasably cover the opening of the wrapper.

2. The wet paper towel delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the passageways of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel align.

3. The wet paper towel delivery system according to claim 2, wherein the passageways of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel are coaxially aligned.

4. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the tube is rigid and configured to be substantially cylindrical or cylindrical.

5. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein wrapper is non-rigid and water resistant.

6. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the wrapper is a polymer film.

7. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the wrapper is a multilayer polymer film.

8. The wet paper towel delivery system according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the wrapper is a polymer film having a thickness of about 0.01 to about 1 mm, optionally from about 0.15 to about 0.55 mm.

9. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the continuous sheet of paper towel comprises a plurality of perforations.

10. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the wrapper is coupled to the second surface of the first side panel and coupled to the second surface of the second side panel.11 . The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the wrapper is coupled to the first surface of the first side panel and coupled to the first surface of the second side panel.

12. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein a portion sheet of paper towel is coupled to an inner surface of the flap.

13. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the flap is adhered to the perimeter region of the opening of the wrapper.

14. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the paper towel roll is configured to rotate about the tube.

15. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the wet paper towel delivery system is configured to be watertight until the flap is opened.

16. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the wet paper towel delivery system is configured to be airtight until the flap is opened.

17. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the opening of the wrapper has a maximum opening dimension and the wet paper towel delivery system is configured to have a ratio of the maximum opening dimension to the width of the sheet of about 1 :7 to about 1 :1 .2.

18. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more of a preservative or a humectant.

19. The wet paper towel delivery system according to claim 18, wherein the aqueous solution comprises a humectant selected from triethylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, propylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycol,glycerin, sorbitol, hexylene glycol, butylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, 1 ,2 hexanediol, saccharide isomerate, and a combination of two or more thereof.

20. The wet paper towel delivery system according to claim 18 or claim 19, wherein the aqueous solution comprises a preservative selected from ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, parabens, sodium benzoate, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, grapefruit seed extract, salicylic acid, DMDM hydantoin, formaldahyde, chlorphenism, triclosan, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, methylisothiazolinone, sodium dehydroacetate, dehydroacetic acid, Quaternium-15, stearalkonium chloride, zinc pyrithione, sodium metabisulfite, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane, chlorhexidine digluconate, polyaminopropyl biguanide, benzalkonium chloride, sodium sulfite, sodium salicylate, neem oil, essential oils (various), and Vitamin E (tocopherol), and a combination of two or more thereof.21 . The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the paper towel delivery system is configured such that about 80% or more, by weight, of all the plastic in the paper towel delivery system is recyclable, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 15720:2008.

22. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the paper towel roll has a biodegradability index of about 94% or more, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012.

23. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the wet delivery system has a biodegradability index of about 92% or more, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012.

24. The wet paper towel delivery system according to any foregoing claim, wherein the tube comprises a slot, and the protrusion of the first side panel has a locking mechanism proximal an end portion of the protrusion configured to engage the slot of the tube.

25. The wet paper towel delivery system according to claim 24, wherein the first side panel is rotationally affixed relative to the tube when the locking mechanism of the protrusion engages the slot of the tube.

26. The wet paper towel delivery system according to claim 24 or claim 25, wherein the first side panel is translationally affixed relative to the tube when the locking mechanism of the protrusion engages the slot of the tube.

27. A wet toilet paper delivery system comprising: a tube having a first end, a second end, and a body extending from the first end to the second end, the body of the tube having an inner surface defining a passageway extending through the body from the first end of the tube to the second end of the tube; a first side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the first side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the first side panel is coupled to the first end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the tube; a second side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the second side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the second side panel is coupled to the second end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the tube; a toilet paper roll comprising a continuous sheet of toilet paper wound to form the toilet paper roll, the continuous sheet of paper comprising an aqueous solution, wherein the toilet paper roll is configured to be in a substantially toroidal shape having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending form the first end to the second end of the toilet paper roll, wherein the toilet paper roll is disposed around the tube such that the tube extends through the passageway of the toilet paper roll;a wrapper coupled to the first side panel and the second side panel, the wrapper being positioned around the toilet paper roll, wherein the wrapper comprises an opening configured for receiving the continuous sheet of toilet paper when being unwound; and a flap coupled to the wrapper and configured to releasably cover the opening of the wrapper.

28. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to claim 27, wherein the passageways of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel align.

29. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to claim 28, wherein the passageways of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel are coaxially aligned.

30. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 29, wherein the tube is rigid and configured to be substantially cylindrical or cylindrical.31 . The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 30, wherein wrapper is non-rigid and water resistant.

32. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 31 , wherein the wrapper is a polymer film.

33. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 32, wherein the wrapper is a multilayer polymer film.

34. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to claim 32 or claim 33, wherein the wrapper is a polymer film having a thickness of about 0.01 to about 1 mm, optionally from about 0.15 to about 0.55 mm.

35. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 34, wherein the continuous sheet of paper towel comprises a plurality of perforations.

36. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 35, wherein the wrapper is coupled to the second surface of the first side panel and coupled to the second surface of the second side panel.

37. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 36, wherein the wrapper is coupled to the first surface of the first side panel and coupled to the first surface of the second side panel.

38. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 37, wherein a portion sheet of paper towel is coupled to an inner surface of the flap.

39. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 38, wherein the flap is adhered to the perimeter region of the opening of the wrapper.

40. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 39, wherein the paper towel roll is configured to rotate about the tube.41 . The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 40, wherein the wet toilet paper delivery system is configured to be watertight until the flap is opened.

42. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 41 , wherein the wet toilet paper delivery system is configured to be airtight until the flap is opened.

43. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 42, wherein the opening of the wrapper has a maximum opening dimension and the wet toilet paper delivery system is configured to have a ratio of the maximum opening dimension to the width of the sheet of about 1 :7 to about 1 :1.2.

44. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 43, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more of a preservative or a humectant.

45. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to claim 44, wherein the aqueous solution comprises a humectant selected from triethylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, propylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, hexylene glycol, butylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, 1 ,2 hexanediol, saccharide isomerate, and a combination of two or more thereof.

46. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to claim 44 or claim 45, wherein the aqueous solution comprises a preservative selected from ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, parabens, sodium benzoate, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, grapefruit seed extract, salicylic acid, DMDM hydantoin, formaldahyde, chlorphenism, triclosan, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, methylisothiazolinone, sodium dehydroacetate, dehydroacetic acid, Quaternium-15, stearalkonium chloride, zinc pyrithione, sodium metabisulfite, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane, chlorhexidine digluconate, polyaminopropyl biguanide, benzalkonium chloride, sodium sulfite, sodium salicylate, neem oil, essential oils (various), and Vitamin E (tocopherol), and a combination of two or more thereof.

47. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 46, wherein the toilet paper delivery system is configured such that about 80% or more, by weight, of all the plastic in the toilet paper delivery system is recyclable, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 15720:2008.

48. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 47, wherein the paper towel roll has a biodegradability index of about 94% or more, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012.

49. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 48, wherein the wet delivery system has a biodegradability index of about 92% or more, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012.

50. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to one of claim 27 to claim 49, wherein the tube comprises a slot, and the protrusion of the first side panel has a locking mechanism proximal an end portion of the protrusion configured to engage the slot of the tube.51 . The wet toilet paper delivery system according to claim 50, wherein the first side panel is rotationally affixed relative to the tube when the locking mechanism of the protrusion engages the slot of the tube.

52. The wet toilet paper delivery system according to claim 24 or claim 25, wherein the first side panel is translationally affixed relative to the tube when the locking mechanism of the protrusion engages the slot of the tube.

53. A wet paper product delivery system comprising: a tube having a first end, a second end, and a body extending from the first end to the second end, the body of the tube having an inner surface defining a passageway extending through the body from the first end of the tube to the second end of the tube; a first side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the first side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the first side panel is coupled to the first end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical tube; a second side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the second side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the second side panel is coupled to the second end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical tube;a paper product roll comprising a continuous sheet of paper product wound to form the paper product roll, wherein the paper product roll is configured to be in a substantially toroid shape having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending form the first end to the second end of the paper product roll, wherein the paper product roll is disposed around the cylindrical tube such that the cylindrical tube extends through the passageway of the paper product roll; a wrapper coupled to the first side panel and the second side panel, the wrapper being positioned around the paper product roll, wherein the wrapper comprises an opening configured for receiving the continuous sheet of paper product when being unwound; and a flap coupled to the wrapper and configured to releasably cover the opening of the wrapper.

54. The wet paper product delivery system according to claim 53, wherein the passageways of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel align.

55. The wet paper product delivery system according to claim 54, wherein the passageways of the tube, the first side panel, and the second side panel are coaxially aligned.

56. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 55, wherein the tube is rigid and configured to be substantially cylindrical or cylindrical.

57. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 56, wherein wrapper is non-rigid and water resistant.

58. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 57, wherein the wrapper is a polymer film.

59. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 58, wherein the wrapper is a multilayer polymer film.

60. The wet paper product delivery system according to claim 58 or claim 59, wherein the wrapper is a polymer film having a thickness of about 0.01 to about 1 mm, optionally from about 0.15 to about 0.55 mm.61 . The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 60, wherein the continuous sheet of paper product comprises a plurality of perforations.

62. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 61 , wherein the wrapper is coupled to the second surface of the first side panel and coupled to the second surface of the second side panel.

63. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 62, wherein the wrapper is coupled to the first surface of the first side panel and coupled to the first surface of the second side panel.

64. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 63, wherein a portion sheet of paper towel is coupled to an inner surface of the flap.

65. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 64, wherein the flap is adhered to the perimeter region of the opening of the wrapper.

66. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 65, wherein the paper product roll is configured to rotate about the tube.

67. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 66, wherein the wet paper product delivery system is configured to be watertight until the flap is opened.

68. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 67, wherein the wet paper product delivery system is configured to be airtight until the flap is opened.

69. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 68, wherein the opening of the wrapper has a maximum opening dimension and the wet paper product delivery system is configured to have a ratio of the maximum opening dimension to the width of the sheet of about 1 :7 to about 1 :1.2.

70. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 69, wherein the aqueous solution comprises one or more of a preservative or a humectant.71 . The wet paper product delivery system according to claim 70, wherein the aqueous solution comprises a humectant selected from triethylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, propylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycol, glycerin, sorbitol, hexylene glycol, butylene glycol, hyaluronic acid, 1 ,2 hexanediol, saccharide isomerate, and a combination of two or more thereof.

72. The wet paper product delivery system according to claim 70 or claim 71 , wherein the aqueous solution comprises a preservative selected from ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, parabens, sodium benzoate, ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid (EDTA), disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, grapefruit seed extract, salicylic acid, DMDM hydantoin, formaldahyde, chlorphenism, triclosan, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, methylisothiazolinone, sodium dehydroacetate, dehydroacetic acid, Quaternium-15, stearalkonium chloride, zinc pyrithione, sodium metabisulfite, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane, chlorhexidine digluconate, polyaminopropyl biguanide, benzalkonium chloride, sodium sulfite, sodium salicylate, neem oil, essential oils (various), and Vitamin E (tocopherol), and a combination of two or more thereof.

73. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 72, wherein the paper product roll has a biodegradability index of about 94% or more, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012.

74. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 73, wherein the wet delivery system has a biodegradability index of about 92% or more, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 14855-1 :2012.

75. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 74, wherein the paper product delivery system is configured such that about 80% or more, by weight, of all the plastic in the paper product delivery system 100 is recyclable, as measured pursuant to ISO Standard 15720:2008.

76. The wet paper product delivery system according to one of claim 53 to claim 75, wherein the tube comprises a slot, and the protrusion of the first side panel has a locking mechanism proximal an end portion of the protrusion configured to engage the slot of the tube.

77. The wet paper product delivery system according to claim 76, wherein the first side panel is rotationally affixed relative to the tube when the locking mechanism of the protrusion engages the slot of the tube.

78. The wet paper product delivery system according to claim 76 or claim 77, wherein the first side panel is translationally affixed relative to the tube when the locking mechanism of the protrusion engages the slot of the tube.

79. A paper product delivery system consisting of: a tube having a first end, a second end, and a body extending from the first end to the second end, the body of the tube having an inner surface defining a passageway extending through the body from the first end of the tube to the second end of the tube;a first side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the first side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the first side panel is coupled to the first end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical tube; a second side panel having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, the second side panel delineating a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface and having a protrusion extending from the second surface, wherein the second side panel is coupled to the second end of the tube such that the protrusion is contacting the inner surface of the cylindrical tube; a paper product roll comprising a continuous sheet of paper product wound to form the paper product roll, wherein the paper product roll is configured to be in a substantially toroid shape having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending form the first end to the second end of the paper product roll, wherein the paper product roll is disposed around the cylindrical tube such that the cylindrical tube extends through the passageway of the paper product roll; a wrapper coupled to the first side panel and the second side panel, the wrapper being positioned around the paper product roll, wherein the wrapper comprises an opening configured for receiving the continuous sheet of paper product when being unwound; and a flap coupled to the wrapper and configured to releasably cover the opening of the wrapper.

80. A method of manufacturing a paper product delivery system comprising: a) inserting a tube into a paper product roll, the paper product roll free to rotate about the tube; b) inserting protrusions of a first and a second side panels into the tube, the first and second side panels each having a first surface and a second surface opposed the first surface, a passageway extending from the first surface to the second surface, the protrusion extending from the second surface; andc) covering the paper product roll with a wrapper, the wrapper coupled to the first and second side panels to form a liquid-tight seal.81 . The method of manufacturing a paper product delivery system further comprising: d) coupling a flap to the wrapper to cover an opening in the wrapper.

82. The method according to claim 80 or claim 81 further comprising: e) coupling a portion of the sheet of paper product to the inner surface of the flap.

83. The method according to one of claim 80 to claim 82 comprising engaging a locking mechanism proximal to an end portion of the protrusion of the first side panel to a slot of the tube to rotationally affix and translationally affix the first side panel relative to the tube.

84. A method of dispensing a wet paper product comprising: a) opening a flap, the flap covering an opening in a wrapper; b) pulling a sheet of paper product wound to form a paper product roll through the opening of the wrapper, causing the paper product roll to rotate about a tube, thereby at least partially unwounding the paper product roll; c) tearing the sheet of paper product from the paper product roll; and d) allowing the flap to cover the opening in the wrapper, wherein the wrapper is formed of a flexible sheet of polymer.

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