Collapsible dispenser system

Abstract

A wipe dispenser support system that includes an adjustable length base and a cover that is connected to the base and constructed to cooperate with a dispense end of a container of wipes. A lid is connected to the cover and movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the cover. A support is connected to the base such that the cover and the support are located at generally opposite longitudinal ends of the base. The base preferably has a first portion and a second portion that are movable relative to one another such that the dispenser support system is usable with wipe containers of various sizes and shapes.

1 . A collapsible wipe dispenser support system comprising:
 a base that includes a first portion and a second portion that are slideably connected to one another to manipulate a longitudinal length of the base;   a cover connected to the base and constructed to cooperate with a dispense end of a wipe container;   a lid connected to the cover and movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the cover; and   a support connected to the base such that the cover and the support are located at generally opposite longitudinal ends of the base and the support is rotatable relative to the base between a first position wherein the support extends generally under the wipe container and a second position wherein the support is generally aligned with the base and is disposed along a forward facing surface of the second portion of the base.   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 1  wherein the cover is connected to the first portion of the base and the support is connected to the second portion of the base. 
     
     
         3 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 2  wherein the support is pivotably connected to a lower end of the second portion of the base. 
     
     
         4 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 2  wherein the first portion of the base and the second portion of the base are slidable relative to one another in a direction aligned with a longitudinal axis defined by the base. 
     
     
         5 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 1  wherein the lid snap fittingly cooperates with the cover when the lid is oriented in the closed position relative to the cover. 
     
     
         6 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 1  wherein the cover includes a ridge that extends toward the support and is constructed to extend about at least a portion of a perimeter associated with the dispense end defined by the wipe container. 
     
     
         7 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 6  wherein the lip is one of a plurality of coaxially arranged nested ridges, wherein each of the plurality of nested ridges has a circumference sufficient to engage with the dispense end defined by a respective one of a plurality of wipe containers of various circumferences. 
     
     
         8 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 1  wherein the support is nestable relative to the second portion of the base and the cover is pivotable relative to the first portion of the base such that the cover overlies the support and the base when no wipe container is associated therewith. 
     
     
         9 . The collapsible wipe dispenser support system of  claim 1  further comprising a biasing device disposed between the first portion and the second portion of the base and oriented to bias the support toward the cover. 
     
     
         10 . A wipe canister support system comprising:
 a rail having a first portion and a second portion that are movable relative to one another between a first orientation and a second orientation to manipulate a longitudinal length of the rail;   a cover connected to the first portion of the rail and movable between a first position wherein the cover extends in a crossing direction relative to the longitudinal length of the rail and a second position wherein the cover extends in a direction generally aligned with the longitudinal length of the rail;   a lid connected to the cover and moveable relative thereto between an open position and a closed position; and   a support connected to the second portion of the rail and movable between a first position wherein the support extends in a crossing direction relative to the longitudinal length of the rail and a second position wherein the support extends in a direction generally aligned with the longitudinal length of the rail such that the support and at least a majority of the rail are disposed behind the cover and the support is disposed between the rail and the cover when the cover is oriented in the second position.   
     
     
         11 . The wipe canister support system of  claim 10  wherein the lid snap fittingly cooperates with the cover when the lid is oriented in the closed position. 
     
     
         12 . The wipe canister support system of  claim 10  wherein the support is pivotably connected to the second portion of the rail. 
     
     
         13 . The wipe canister support system of  claim 10  further comprising a spring disposed between the first portion and the second portion of the rail and configured to bias the rail toward a shorter dimension with respect to the longitudinal length of the rail. 
     
     
         14 . The wipe canister support system of  claim 10  further comprising a ridge that extends from a canister facing side of the cover and is configured to engage a dispensing end of a canister such that wipes disposed in the canister can be dispensed through an opening defined by the cover when the lid is in the open position. 
     
     
         15 . The wipe canister support system of  claim 10  wherein the rail, the cover, the lid, and the support are formed of a plastic material. 
     
     
         16 . The wipe canister support system of  claim 10  wherein the lid is one of pivotably connected to the cover and connected to the cover by a hinge. 
     
     
         17 . A method of forming a collapsible wipe canister support system, the method comprising:
 providing a base;   providing a canister support that is movably connected to the base and configured to engage a lower end of a canister of wipes when a canister of wipes is associated with the collapsible wipe canister support system and movable to a position aligned with the base when a canister of wipes is not engaged with the collapsible wipe canister support system;   providing a cover that is movably connected to the base at a location offset from the canister support and cooperates with a dispense end of a canister of wipes when a canister of wipes is associated with the collapsible wipe canister support system, wherein the cover and the canister support are located at generally opposite longitudinal ends of the base and movable such that the canister support is disposed between the base and the cover when the canister support system is in a stowed configuration when a canister of wipes is not associated therewith; and   providing a lid connected to the cover and moveable between an open position and a closed position relative to the cover.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the base is an adjustable length base. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the adjustable length base is further provided as a first base portion and a second base portion that slideably cooperate with one another. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising providing a biasing device configured to bias the adjustable length base toward a shorter longitudinal dimension. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20  wherein the biasing device is a ribbon spring. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising connecting the canister support and the cover to the adjustable length base such that the collapsible wipe canister support system is adjustable between a deployed position wherein a canister of wipes can be supported thereby and a stowed position wherein the cover overlies the canister support and at least a majority of the adjustable length base. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the lid connected to the cover is moveable relative thereto to provide selective access to a volume defined by a canister of wipes when a canister of wipes is associated with the collapsible wipe canister support system.