Wipe dispenser and threader for wipe dispenser

Abstract

A threader for a wipe dispenser is initially attached to the lid of the wipe dispenser for a continuous roll of wipes. The threader has a handle at one end and a snag at the other. When the wipe dispenser is first opened, the threader is removed from the lid. The snag is inserted into the wipe dispenser. The threader is manipulated to allow the snag to come into contact with the first wipe on the continuous roll of wipes. The threader is then pulled from the wipe dispenser, pulling the first wipe from the wipe dispenser. The threader is then returned to the lid for later use.

1 . A wipe dispenser comprising: 
 a web, the web containing a plurality of pre-moistened wipes, each pre-moistened wipe attached to a subsequent pre-moistened wipe;    a container enclosing web, the container having a foramen for dispensing a wipe from the roll of pre-moistened wipes; and    a threader removably attached to the wipe dispenser for pulling a wipe through the foramen.    
   
   
       2 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 1  further comprising a hole so that the threader may be placed through the hole in order to engage the web.  
   
   
       3 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 2  further comprising a canal connecting the foramen to the hole.  
   
   
       4 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 3  where the hole is ovular.  
   
   
       5 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 4  where the threader has a first end and a second end where the first end is opposite to the second end and a snag is attached to the first end.  
   
   
       6 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 5  where the second end is comprised of a handle.  
   
   
       7 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 6  further comprising a cap, where the foramen and the hole are contained within the cap.  
   
   
       8 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 7  where the cap has a lid.  
   
   
       9 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 8  where the lid has a snap means for securing the threader to the lid.  
   
   
       10 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 9  where the cap has a recessed interior, and the foramen and the hole are contained within the recessed interior.  
   
   
       11 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 10  where the lid is closeable over the recessed interior.  
   
   
       12 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 11  where the snag is a hook.  
   
   
       13 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 12  where the hook is tapered to a point.  
   
   
       14 . A threader for dispensing a wipe from a web of wipes, the web of wipes contained within a dispensing container comprising: 
 a handle;    a first end disposed opposite the handle; and    a snag attached the first end, the snag capable of catching at least one wipe from the web of wipes.    
   
   
       15 . The threader of  claim 14  further comprising a neck, the first end attached to the neck, the neck and the handle attached by a hinge, the neck foldable over the handle for storage, and the neck and the handle unfolded for use.  
   
   
       16 . The threader of  claim 15  further comprising an extension arm, the extension arm capable of being slideably containable within the handle, the first end attached to the extension arm.  
   
   
       17 . The threader of  claim 14 ,  15 , or  16  where the snag is a hook.  
   
   
       18 . The threader of  claim 14 , where the hook is tapered.  
   
   
       19 . The threader of  claim 18  where a neck connects the handle to the first end.  
   
   
       20 . The threader of  claim 19  where the threader having a top and a bottom, where the hook is located on the bottom.  
   
   
       21 . The threader of  claim 20  where the threader is of sufficient size so that it may not be readily lost within the dispensing container.  
   
   
       22 . A cap for a wipe dispenser, the wipe dispenser containing a web of wipes, comprising: 
 a body;    a hole within the body for engaging a wipe attached to the web of wipes; and    a foramen within the body for attaching the wipe.    
   
   
       23 . The cap of  claim 22  further comprising a lid, the lid disposed to cover the hole and the foramen.  
   
   
       24 . The cap of  claim 23  further comprising: 
 a recessed interior, the recessed interior containing the hole and the foramen, and the lid disposed to cover a substantial portion of the recessed interior.    
   
   
       25 . The cap of  claim 24  further comprising snap means for holding a threader in the lid.  
   
   
       26 . The cap of  claim 25  further where the snap means is comprised of a first snap and a second snap.  
   
   
       27 . The cap of  claim 26  where the cap is made of a thermoplastic material.  
   
   
       28 . The cap of  claim 27  where the recessed interior is large enough to encapsulate the threader therein.