EP0117074A2 — A dispenser

Claim 1

Independent Claim 178 words

A dispenser including a container having an open end; a first closure member engaged with the container for closing the open end and having a dispensing formation for dispensing towelettes from the container such that on withdrawal of a towelette through the dispensing formation the leading edge of the succeeding towelette is drawn through the opening; and a second closure member removably attached to the container member by securing formations on the second member and container, with the first closure member being positioned in a space defined inside the second closure member and the container when they are engaged with each other, characterised in that there is a first set of sealing formations (22 to 26) for sealing the first closure member (16) to the container (12) and a second set of sealing formations (28 to 31) for sealing the first closure member (16)to the second closure member (20), with at least the second set of sealing formations (28 to 31) being urged into sealing engagement when the second closure member (20) is engaged with the container (12).

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 178 words

A dispenser including a container having an open end; a first closure member engaged with the container for closing the open end and having a dispensing formation for dispensing towelettes from the container such that on withdrawal of a towelette through the dispensing formation the leading edge of the succeeding towelette is drawn through the opening; and a second closure member removably attached to the container member by securing formations on the second member and container, with the first closure member being positioned in a space defined inside the second closure member and the container when they are engaged with each other, characterised in that there is a first set of sealing formations (22 to 26) for sealing the first closure member (16) to the container (12) and a second set of sealing formations (28 to 31) for sealing the first closure member (16)to the second closure member (20), with at least the second set of sealing formations (28 to 31) being urged into sealing engagement when the second closure member (20) is engaged with the container (12).

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 18 words

A dispenser as claimed in claim 1, in which the towelettes are separate and interleaved with one another.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 30 words

A dispenser as claimed in claim 1, in which the towelettes are provided in the form of a continuous band with transverse perforations at intervals along its length (Figure 1).

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 51 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, in which the first closure member includes a skirt (22) which fits into a peripheral groove (24) at the open end of the container (12), with the skirt (22) and groove (24) formation constituting the second set of sealing formations.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 20 words

A dispenser as claimed in claim 4, in which the peripheral groove converges inwardly from its open end (Figure 1).

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 43 words

A dispenser as claimed in either of claims 4 or 5, in which locating formations (26) are formed on the skirt and the portions of the container defining the groove for locating the first closure member (16) with respect to the container (12).

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 38 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 6, in which the second closure member (20) screw engages the container by means of complementary screw formations (21, 27) on the second closure member and the container.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 56 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 7, in which the second set of sealing formations (28 to 31) for sealing the first (16) and second (20) closure members to each other comprises opposing surface formations which surround the dispensing formation, at least one of the surface formations being an endless rib (31).

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 35 words

A dispenser as claimed in claim 8, in which the other of the opposing surface formations comprises spaced ribs (28)- which define between each other a groove (29) for receiving the first mentioned rib (31).

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 82 words

1 0. A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 9, in which there is a further set of sealing formations (32,34) provided adjacent the dispensing opening (18) in a central region of the first and second closure members, at least one of the first and second closure members being resiliently flexible (16) to provide a degree of resilient ,bias urging the further set of sealing formations into sealing engagement when the second closure member is engaged with the container.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 29 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 10, in which the container, and the first and second closure members are each of an appropriate synthetic plastics.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 37 words

A dispenser as claimed in claim 11, in which the container (12) and second closure member (20) are of a suitable polypropylene and the first closure member (16) is selected from low-density polyethylene, Nylon and the like.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 33 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 12, in which a liquid which is at least partially volatile, such as a solvent or cleaning agent, is provided in the container.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 31 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 13, in which is contained at least one of acetone, nail polish remover, make-up remover, disinfectant, liquid soap, and a detergent.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 27 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 14, in which the dispensing formation (18) comprises a pair of slits (40) which cross each other.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 30 words

A dispenser as claimed.in any of claims 1 to 14, in which the dispensing formation comprises a substantially circular hole the boundary wall of which is serrated (42) (Figure 3).

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 32 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 14, in which the dispensing formation comprises a substantially pear-shaped hole (50) the narrow end of which tapers to a slit (52).

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 43 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 14, in which the dispensing formation comprises a slot (60) the longitudinal edges (62) of which are serrated with the peaks of the opposing serrations being arranged opposite each other (Figure 5) .

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 61 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 1 to 14, in which the dispensing formation (70) comprises a first opening (74) in the first closure member (72), ring means (76) defining a second opening (80), and supporting means (78) connecting and positioning the ring means (76) at a location spaced from the first opening (74) and outside the container (12).

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 15 words

A dispenser as claimed in claim 19, in which the openings (74,80) are substantially circular.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 26 words

A dispenser as claimed in either of claims 19 or 20, in which the first and second openings (74, 80) are at least substantially in register.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 26 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 19 to 21, in which the second openings (80) is of smaller area than the first opening (74).

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 99 words

A dispenser for moist towelettes comprising a container; a barrier member engaged with the container, forming with the container a space for towelettes, and having a formation for dispensing towelettes such that on withdrawal of a towelette through the formation a leading edge of a succeeding towelette is drawn through the formation; and a closure member for sealing the dispensing formation, characterised in that the dispensing formation (70) comprises a first opening (74) in the barrier member (72), and dispensing means (76,78) defining a second opening (80) outside the space for towelettes and spaced from the first opening (74).

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 99 words

A dispenser for moist towelettes comprising a container; a barrier member engaged with the container, forming with the container a space for towelettes, and having a formation for dispensing towelettes such that on withdrawal of a towelette through the formation a leading edge of a succeeding towelette is drawn through the formation; and a closure member for sealing the dispensing formation, characterised in that the dispensing formation (70) comprises a first opening (74) in the barrier member (72), and dispensing means (76,78) defining a second opening (80) outside the space for towelettes and spaced from the first opening (74).

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 22 words

' A dispenser as claimed in claim 23, in which the second opening (80) is of smaller area than the first opening.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 18 words

A dispenser as claimed in either of claims 23 or 24, in which the openings are substantially circular.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 19 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 23 to 25, in which the openings are substantially in register.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 39 words

A dispenser as claimed in any of claims 23 to 26, in which the dispensing means comprises a ring means (78) defining the second opening (80) and leg means (78) joining the ring means to a barrier member (72).

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