US2012261436A1PendingUtilityA1

Apparatuses for dispensing a paper product and another item

Assignee: FARRELL MICHAEL SEANPriority: Apr 13, 2011Filed: Apr 4, 2012Published: Oct 18, 2012
Est. expiryApr 13, 2031(~4.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing a paper product and another item comprises a body defining a slot therein. The slot is configured to receive a bar therethrough. The body comprises a back and an adjustment assembly. A portion of the adjustment assembly is positioned within the slot and is biased away from the back. The body comprises a top comprising a tab extending therefrom. The tab is configured to engage a portion of a container configured to receive one or more of the items. The apparatus comprises a paper product hanger extending from the body. The paper product hanger is configured to receive a paper product.

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1 . An apparatus for dispensing a paper product and another item, the apparatus comprising:
 a body defining a slot therein, wherein the slot is configured to receive a paper product bar therethrough, the body comprising:
 a back forming a portion of a perimeter of the slot; 
 an adjustment assembly, wherein a portion of the adjustment assembly is positioned within the slot and is biased away from the back; and 
 a top comprising a tab extending therefrom, wherein the tab is configured to engage a portion of a container configured to receive one or more items; and 
   a paper product hanger extending from the body, wherein the paper product hanger is configured to retain a roll of a paper product thereon.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a support extending from the back of the body. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the paper product hanger comprises:
 a first projection defining a first recess therein;   a second projection defining a second recess therein; and   a paper product bar extending between the first projection and the second projection and engaged with the first recess and the second recess.   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the paper product hanger comprises:
 a first projection defining a first slot therein;   a second projection defining a second slot therein; and   a paper product bar extending at least between the first projection and the second projection and engaged with the first slot and the second slot.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a fragrance packet. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the top comprises a second tab extending therefrom, and wherein the second tab is configured to engage a portion of the container. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising a container configured to receive one or more items, wherein the container comprises a recessed bottom surface at least partially surrounded by a wall extending therefrom, wherein the wall comprises a projection extending therefrom in a direction transverse to a plane of a side of the wall, and wherein the tab is configured to any of engage the projection and be positioned at least partially intermediate the projection and the recessed bottom surface to retain the container to the top. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a recessed bottom surface at least partially surrounded by a wall extending therefrom, wherein the wall comprises a projection extending therefrom in a direction transverse to a plane of a side of the wall, and wherein the tab is configured to any of engage the projection and be positioned at least partially intermediate the projection and the recessed bottom surface to retain the container to the top. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the top comprises an engagement member extending therefrom, and wherein the engagement member is configured to engage a recess in a recessed bottom surface of the container. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustment assembly comprises:
 a portion comprising an arcuate surface configured to engage the paper product bar; and   a biasing member positioned intermediate the back and the portion.   
     
     
         11 . An apparatus for dispensing a paper product and another item, the apparatus comprising:
 a body defining a slot therein, wherein the slot is configured to receive a paper product bar, the body comprising:
 a back; 
 a support extending from the back, wherein the support is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein, in the first position, the support is a first distance from the back, wherein, in the second position, the support is a second distance from the back, and wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance; and 
 a top comprising a tab configured to engage a portion of a container configured to receive one or more items; and 
   a paper product hanger extending from the body, wherein the paper product hanger is configured to retain a paper product thereon.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the body comprises an adjustment assembly, wherein a portion of the adjustment assembly is positioned within the slot, and wherein a portion of the adjustment assembly is biased away from the back. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the slot comprises a side wall extending in a first direction, wherein the top extends in a second direction, and wherein the first direction is transverse to the second direction. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the top comprises one or more apertures defined therein. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the top comprises an alignment member extending therefrom, and wherein the alignment member is positioned proximate to a perimeter of the top. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the paper product is a roll of toilet tissue, and wherein the other item is a wet wipe. 
     
     
         17 . A container for an item, the container comprising:
 a cavity defined in the container, wherein the cavity is configured to receive the item;   a top defining an opening, wherein the item is dispensable from the cavity through the opening;   a bottom wall; and   an indent formed in the bottom wall, wherein the indent extends into the cavity.   
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 17 , wherein the indent is positioned generally about a midpoint of the bottom wall. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 17 , wherein the bottom wall is at least partially surrounded by a wall extending therefrom such that the bottom wall forms a recessed bottom surface of the container, and wherein the wall comprises a projection extending therefrom in a direction transverse to a plane of a side of the wall. 
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 19 , wherein a recess is defined at least partially intermediate the projection and the recessed bottom surface.

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