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US 8,523,020 B2Granted
Vented dispensing device
AssigneeDigital Innovations LLC
InventorsTony J Abfall, Kara Lineal, Paul Holbrook
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Abstract
The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.
Claims11
A method of storing a wipe in a dispenser container cover comprising:
- utilizing a dispensing container that dispenses a cleaning liquid;
- utilizing a removable cover adapted to fit over said dispensing container;
- utilizing a space between said cover and said dispensing container to receive said wipe in a storage configuration, whereby said wipe receives air circulation from at least one vent in said removable cover allowing said wipe to dry;
- independently removing said wipe from said space by removing said cover, wherein said wipe receives a portion of said cleaning liquid becoming damp and is used for cleaning a surface;
- allowing said damp wipe to be returned to said dispensing container and stored by closing said cover, wherein said wipe dries in said cover.
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A method of utilizing a towel with a dispensing container and allowing the towel to dry when not in use comprising:
- utilizing a liquid dispensing container and cover to receive and store said towel draped over the container by utilizing a towel storage space between the container and the cover;
- utilizing said cover to allow air circulation through the towel by utilizing at least one slot in the cover so that said towel can dry;
- removing said towel by removing the cover, wetting said towel with said liquid from said dispensing container and cleaning a surface;
- permitting said towel to be repositioned in said towel storage space by draping the towel over the container and replacing the cover;
- allowing said towel to dry in said storage space.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.