Abstract:
The invention is a soap and towel dispensing product that enables quick and easy restocking of towels and soap and also reduces contact with contaminated surfaces on the product during restocking. The product can hold a soap container beneath a towel enclosure to minimize contamination of the towels by the soap. The product is configured so that the soap container can be removed from the product without requiring a service worker to touch the soap container. The product is configured to that the soap container can be replaced by simply pressing the soap container against the product without rotating the soap container.

Description:
[0001]    This application claims the benefit of the priority date of provisional application 61/000,088, filed Oct. 23, 2007, and incorporates by reference application 61/000,088 in its entirety. 
     
    
       [0002]    The product is a soap and towel dispensing product that deters spreading bacteria and other contaminants. The product is configured to dispense towels from a towel enclosure and to dispense soap from a soap container positioned beneath the towel enclosure so that soap does not leak into, and otherwise contaminate, the towels and the towel enclosure. The product comprises features that greatly simplify restocking the product with towels and soap. Also, the product comprises features that greatly improve hygienic conditions for the product users, the service workers who perform restocking, and the general locale where the product is located. 
         [0003]    The product is especially useful in washrooms and other cleaning stations that experience frequent use by multiple users, for example in restaurants and other retail venues, busy households, sports arenas, transportation centers, and various other locations. Contracted service workers may be utilized to restock the product with towels and soap, so speed and simplicity are important aspects affecting success and profitability of the service. 
         [0004]    When restocking the product with soap, the soap container can be released from the product and discarded without touching the soap container, therefore minimizing the transfer of bacteria and other contaminants to other surfaces. Also, a fresh soap container can be mounted to the product by simply pressing the soap container in place without rotating the soap container, making soap container replacement faster and more efficient. The soap container can be released even when the product is stocked with towels and without first removing the towels and without first removing the towel enclosure. 
         [0005]    The soap container mounts beneath the towel enclosure via a coupler that releasably connects the soap container to the towel enclosure. The coupler is configured so that simply pressing the soap container against the coupler is sufficient to mount the soap container to the product. This “push-to-connect” feature greatly simplifies and speeds up the process of replacing an empty soap container. In addition, the soap container is released from the product via a coupler actuator where a service worker or other person activates the actuator remotely without requiring direct contact with the soap container. The remote release capability enables release and disposal of the soap container directly to a waste container, thus reducing the likelihood of bacteria and other contaminants being transferred from the soap container to a workers hand and then to other surfaces. 
         [0006]    There exist examples in the prior art of towel dispensers and of soap dispensers that are located in high traffic areas that experience frequent use. Often such towel dispensers and soap dispensers are in public areas and are restocked with towels and with soap on a regular, frequent basis by service workers. Each service worker can be responsible for stocking many towel dispensers and soap dispensers and are dependent on speed in restocking to maximize their efficiency. It is useful therefore to have a combined soap and towel dispenser that enables quick and easy restocking of towels and soap in a single dispenser. 
         [0007]    In addition, public venues as well as some private venues are lately concerned with the spread of bacteria and other contaminants due to contact with various fixtures within the venue. For example, contact with sink faucets, toilet lids and handles, door handles, towel dispensers and soap dispensers, is considered to be a mode of transferring bacteria from one person to another. 
         [0008]    There are examples of soap dispensers and towel dispensers that provide “hands-free” dispensing of soap and towels and thus reduce contact by users with contaminated surfaces and reduce transfer of bacteria from one person to another. However, there has been little effort directed towards reducing contact by service workers with contaminated surfaces during restocking. 
         [0009]    There is clearly a need in the market for a soap and towel dispenser that enables quick and easy restocking of towels and soap in a single dispenser and also reduces contact with contaminated surfaces on the dispenser during restocking. 
     
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
         [0010]      FIG. 1  is a view of an embodiment of the product. 
           [0011]      FIG. 2  is an exploded view of the embodiment. 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  is an exploded view of a coupler. 
           [0013]      FIG. 4  is an exploded view of a release assembly. 
           [0014]      FIG. 5  is a view of a soap container. 
           [0015]      FIG. 6  is a section view of a soap container. 
           [0016]      FIG. 7  is a side section view of the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 . 
           [0017]      FIG. 8  is a detailed section view from within line  8 - 8 . 
           [0018]      FIG. 9  is a detailed section view of the embodiment in use. 
           [0019]      FIG. 10  is a detailed section view of the embodiment in use. 
           [0020]      FIG. 11  is a detailed section view of the embodiment in use. 
           [0021]      FIG. 12  is a detailed section view of the embodiment in use. 
           [0022]      FIG. 13  is a detailed section view of the embodiment in use. 
           [0023]      FIG. 14  is a view of another embodiment of the product. 
           [0024]      FIG. 15  is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in  FIG. 14 . 
           [0025]      FIG. 16  is a view of a coupler from the embodiment shown in  FIG. 14 . 
           [0026]      FIG. 17  is a side section view of the embodiment shown in  FIG. 14 . 
           [0027]      FIG. 18  is a detailed section view from within line  18 - 18 . 
           [0028]      FIG. 19  is a detailed section view of the embodiment in use. 
           [0029]      FIG. 20  is a detailed section view of the embodiment in use. 
       
    
    
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0030]    The invention is a soap and towel dispensing product that enables quick and easy restocking of towels and soap and also reduces contact with contaminated surfaces on the product during restocking. 
         [0031]    In one embodiment, the product has a towel enclosure for dispensing towels from a towel roll within the towel enclosure through an opening in the towel enclosure. The product also has a coupler mounted to the towel enclosure, and the coupler releasably connects a soap container to the product such that the soap container is mounted beneath the towel enclosure. The product has a coupler actuator, the coupler actuator when activated causing the coupler to release the soap container. The coupler actuator can be activated at a distance from the soap container and without contacting the soap container. The coupler can be configured such that the soap container separates from the product and falls away from the product when the coupler releases the soap container. 
         [0032]    In second embodiment, the product can have a towel enclosure for dispensing towels from a towel roll within the towel enclosure via an opening in the towel enclosure. The product can have a soap container having a coupling component. The product can have a coupler mounted to the towel enclosure, where the coupler can have a coupled state and an uncoupled state. The coupler in the coupled state can engage the coupling component to hold the soap container beneath the towel enclosure. The coupler in the uncoupled state can release the soap container. The product can have a coupler actuator and the coupler actuator, when activated, can cause the coupler to change to the uncoupled state and to discharge the soap container from the product. The coupler actuator can be activated at a distance from the soap container and without directly contacting the soap container. Pressing the coupling component against the coupler without rotating the coupling component can be wholly sufficient to cause the coupler to change to the coupled state and engage the coupling component to hold the soap container beneath the towel enclosure. 
         [0033]    In a further embodiment, the product can have a coupler having a coupled state and an uncoupled state. The product can have a soap container having a coupling component. The coupler in the coupled state can engage the coupling component to hold the soap container beneath the coupler. The coupler can change to the coupled state and engage the coupling component when the coupling component is pressed against the coupler without rotating the coupling component. The product can have a coupler actuator and the coupler actuator, when activated, can cause the coupler to change to the uncoupled state and to discharge the soap container from the dispenser. The coupler actuator can be activated at a distance from the soap container and without directly contacting the soap container. The product can have a towel enclosure that can be removably mounted above the coupler. The towel enclosure can dispense towels from a towel roll within the towel enclosure via an opening in the towel enclosure. The towel enclosure can have a release implement having an operator end and a coupler end, where the operator end can protrude out of the towel enclosure. The coupler end can extend through the towel enclosure to operatively engage the coupler actuator so that operating the release implement from outside the towel enclosure activates the coupler actuator. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0034]    The product can dispense both towels and soap and can be used in public washrooms, restaurant cleanup areas, and in various public and private venues where it is necessary and convenient to have washing facilities. 
         [0035]    The product can comprise a towel enclosure. The towel enclosure can cover and protect the towels from contamination prior to dispensing. The towel enclosure can dispense towels through an opening in the towel enclosure. The towel enclosure can be removable so that towels can be restocked. The towel enclosure can comprise more than one towel enclosure component. 
         [0036]    As shown in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , the product  10  comprises a towel enclosure  11  and an opening  13  for dispensing towels from within the towel enclosure  11 . The towel enclosure  11  can comprise a side panel  15 . 
         [0037]    The towel enclosure can comprise an automated advance component for automatically extending towels through the opening after dispensing. The automated advance component is useful for ensuring the towels extend beyond the opening prior to dispensing. 
         [0038]    For example, the automated advance component can comprise a motor-driven towel support. The motor-driven support can automatically extend towels after towels are dispensed. As the towels extend they protrude beyond the opening so that the towels are accessible to a user. 
         [0039]    Various automated advance components are known and used in the art of towel dispensing. The automated advance component can be a known advance component and can be a novel advance component. The advance component can be a combination of known and novel advance components. 
         [0040]    The automated advance component can be detector-activated and extend towels when a detector detects an appropriate signal. For example, the advance component can extend towels when a motion detector detects a motion signal. Alternatively, the advance component can extend towels when a light detector detects a light signal and detects a no-light signal. Alternatively, the advance component can extend towels when a sound detector detects a sound signal. The advance component can be detector-activated by various detectors and combinations thereof. 
         [0041]    The advance component can be battery-powered and can be powered by line voltage via a wired connection. The advance component can be mechanically powered via a spring and mechanically powered by various mechanical means, electrical means, and combinations thereof. 
         [0042]    The towel enclosure  11  can hold a towel roll  12 . Alternatively, the towel enclosure can hold folded towels and various types of towels so long as the towels are dispensable from within the towel enclosure. 
         [0043]    The towel enclosure  11  can be transparent, can be translucent, and can be opaque. 
         [0044]    As shown in  FIG. 2 , the product  10  can comprise a platform  17 . The towel enclosure  11  can be removably connected to the platform  17  and the towel roll  12  can be supported by the platform  17 . 
         [0045]    Alternatively, the towel roll  12  can be supported by a support element medial the platform  17  and the towel roll  12 . Alternatively, the towel roll  12  can be supported by the towel enclosure  11  and by various other product components so long as the towel roll  12  is positioned within the towel enclosure  12 . 
         [0046]    In  FIG. 14 , the product  10 A has a towel enclosure  11 A including an opening  13 A for dispensing towels. The product  10 A has a platform  17 A for supporting towels. 
         [0047]    The product can comprise a coupler that releasably connects to a soap container. The coupler can be mounted to the towel enclosure and connect to the soap container so that the soap container is held beneath the towel enclosure. Holding the soap container beneath the towel enclosure minimizes soap and other contaminants from the soap container entering the towel enclosure. The coupler is configured so that the soap container completely separates from the product and falls away from the product when the coupler releases the soap container. 
         [0048]    The coupler can be configured to connect to a coupling component on the soap container. The coupling component can be a specific feature of the soap container and can be a combination of features of the soap container. The coupling component can be inherent in the shape of the soap container. 
         [0049]    The coupler is further configured so that pressing the soap container against the coupler, without rotating the soap container, causes the coupler to connect to the soap container and hold the soap container beneath the towel enclosure. The push-to-connect interaction between the coupler and the soap container simplifies and speeds up replacing the soap container. Since the soap can be consumed when the product is used, the soap container may need to be replaced regularly, and the product minimizes the amount of time a service worker expends in replacing the soap container. 
         [0050]    The product can comprise a coupler actuator. Activating the coupler actuator can cause the coupler to release the soap container. The coupler actuator is activated at a distance from the soap container and the coupler actuator does not directly contact the soap container. Activating the actuator from a distance and without contacting the soap container minimizes soap and other contaminants being transmitted to a service workers hands and to various surfaces during soap container removal. 
         [0051]    A service worker can remove the soap container by placing a waste container underneath the product and activating the coupler actuator to cause the coupler to release the soap container and allow the soap container to fall away from the product into the waste container. Throughout the abovementioned removal, the service worker never has to directly contact the soap container. 
         [0052]    The product  10  can comprise a coupler  20 . The coupler  20  releasably connects a soap container  80  to the product  10  and holds the soap container  80  beneath the towel enclosure  11 . The coupler  20  can be mounted to the towel enclosure  11  and can be mounted to various other product elements so long as the coupler  20  can hold the soap container  80  beneath the towel enclosure  11 . 
         [0053]    The coupler  20  can release the soap container  80  and allow the soap container  80  to separate from the coupler  10  and fall away from the product  10 . 
         [0054]    The coupler can connect to and release the soap container in various ways and utilizing various components and features. 
         [0055]    As shown in  FIG. 8 , the coupler  20  can connect to the soap container  80  via one or more pivoting latches, such as the pivoting latch  21 . The pivoting latch  21  can have an actuator end  22  and a container end  23 . The pivoting latch  21  can pivot about a pivot point  24  medial the actuator end  22  and the container end  23 . 
         [0056]    The coupler  20  can have a coupled state and an uncoupled state. The coupler  20  in the coupled state can connect to the soap container  80  via the container end  23 . As shown in  FIG. 8 , the pivoting latch  21  pivots about the pivot point  24  so that the container end  23  moves outwards to engage the soap container  80 . 
         [0057]    Alternatively, the pivoting latch can pivot about a different pivot point, for example a pivot point distal both the actuator end and the container end. As shown in  FIG. 18 , a coupler  20 A can connect to a soap container  80 A via one or more pivoting latches, such as a pivoting latch  21 A. The pivoting latch  21 A can have an actuator end  22 A and a connector end  23 A. The pivoting latch  21 A can pivot about a pivot point  24 A distal the actuator end  22 A and the container end  23 A. 
         [0058]    The coupler  20 A can have a coupled state and an uncoupled state. The coupler  20 A in the coupled state can connect to the soap container  80 A via the container end  23 A. As shown in  FIG. 18 , the pivoting latch  21 A pivots about the pivot point  24 A so that the container end  23 A moves inwards to engage the soap container  80 A. 
         [0059]    The coupler can have a bias member for biasing the pivoting latch towards the coupled position and towards the uncoupled position. The coupler  20  has a flat spring  25  that biases the pivoting latch  21  towards the coupled position. Similarly, the coupler  20 A has an elastic band  25 A that biases the pivoting latch  21 A towards the coupled position. 
         [0060]    The product can comprise a coupler actuator, such as a coupler actuator  31 . The towel enclosure  11  can be removed from the product to expose the coupler actuator. The coupler actuator  31  can be activated to cause the coupler  20  to release the soap container  80  by pressing the coupler actuator  31  towards the pivoting latch  21 . The coupler actuator  31  can contact the pivoting latch  21  at the actuator end  22  and causes container end  23  to move inwards and disengage from the soap container  80 . 
         [0061]    The coupler actuator  31  when activated does not contact the soap container and therefore minimizes soap and other contaminants being transmitted to a service workers hands and to various surfaces when activating the coupler actuator. 
         [0062]    A coupler actuator  31 A, as shown in  FIG. 18 , functions similarly to the coupler actuator  31 , except that the coupler actuator  31 A causes the container end  23 A of the pivoting latch  21 A to move outwards and disengage from the soap container  80 A. 
         [0063]    The product can comprise various types of coupler actuators that interact with various couplers, so long as the coupler actuator can cause the coupler to release the soap cartridge and so long as the coupler actuator when activated does not contact the soap container. 
         [0064]    The product can comprise a release implement. The release implement can be employed to activate the coupler actuator from outside the towel enclosure. The release implement can extend from proximal the coupler through the towel enclosure, and can protrude from the towel enclosure. 
         [0065]    The release implement is useful for activating the coupler actuator when the towel enclosure is connected to the coupler and when towels are present in the towel enclosure. The release implement further facilitates fast and efficient removal and replacement of the soap container by enabling a service worker or other person to remove and replace the soap container without removing the towel enclosure. 
         [0066]    The product  10  has a release assembly  40  including a release implement  44 . The release implement  44  has an operator end  45  and a coupler end  46 . The release implement  44  can pass through a cover  42  from above the towel enclosure  11  so that the operator end  45  can protrude out of the towel enclosure  11 . The release implement  44  can extend downwards through the cover  42  to operatively engage the coupler actuator  31  with the coupler end  46  so that pressing down the release implement activates the coupler actuator  31  and causes the coupler  20  to release the soap container  80 . 
         [0067]    The product  10  further comprises a release spring  41  for biasing the release implement in an upward position. The release spring  41  rests upon a spring base  43  contained within the cover  42 . 
         [0068]    The cover  42  can be releasably connected to the product  10  and when connected can retain the towel enclosure in place on the product. 
         [0069]    The product  10 A has a release implement  44 A. The release implement  44 A can pass through the towel enclosure  11 A from above the towel enclosure  11 A. The release implement  44 A can extend downwards through the towel enclosure to contact the coupler actuator  31 A so that pressing down the release implement  44 A activates the coupler actuator  31 A and causes the coupler  20 A to release the soap container  80 A. The product  10 A has a release spring  41 A to bias the release implement  44 A in an upward position. 
         [0070]    The product can comprise a lock for preventing unauthorized operation of the coupler. The product  10  has a lock  27 . The lock  27  can seat against the pivoting latch  21  and prevent the pivoting latch  21  from pivoting inwards to release the soap container. The lock  27  is configured so that activating the coupler actuator  31  causes the lock  27  to unseat from against the pivoting latch  21 , therefore enabling the coupler actuator  31  to pivot the pivoting latch  21  and disengage from the soap container  80 . 
         [0071]    The lock  27  comprises a stem  271  and a flange  272 . The flange  272  is positioned proximal the pivoting latch container end  23  and, when in use, can contact a container end shoulder  28 . With the lock  27  in place against the pivoting latch  21 , the pivoting latch  21  cannot be manipulated to disengage from the soap container by reaching up from below the soap container. 
         [0072]    When the coupler actuator  31  is pressed towards the actuator end  22  of the pivoting latch  21 , the coupler actuator  31  first contacts the stem  271  and moves the lock  27  downwards so that the lock  27  unseats from against the pivoting latch  21 . 
         [0073]    The product can comprise various locks that cooperate with various couplers so long as the lock can prevent unauthorized operation of the coupler. 
         [0074]    The product  10  can comprise a lower housing  16  and a wall mount  14 . The lower housing can house the coupler and can provide tamper-resistance. The wall mount can be utilized to mount the product  10  to a surface so as to enable easy access to the product  10 . 
         [0075]    The product  10 A can comprise a lower housing  16 A and a wall mount  14 A. 
         [0076]    The product can comprise a soap container. For example, the product  10  has a soap container  80 . The soap container  80  can have a coupling component, for example a mounting hole. The soap container  80  is substantially toroidally shaped with the mounting hole extending through the soap container  80 . The mounting hole has a mounting hole periphery  84  with a shoulder  85 . The coupler  20  can engage the mounting hole periphery  84  to hold the soap container  80  beneath the towel enclosure  11 . As shown in  FIG. 8 , in the coupled state the pivoting latch  21  can engage the mounting hole periphery  84  via the container end  23  contacting the shoulder  85 . 
         [0077]    The soap container can have various shapes other than toroidal. The mounting hole can be wholly bounded by the container and can be only partially bounded, i.e. can be U shaped, C-shaped, and other open shapes, so long as the soap container has a mounting hole periphery that can be engaged by the coupler. 
         [0078]    The soap container can be curvilinear. Alternatively, the soap container can be formed of straight surfaces and angles, and can be a combination of curvilinear and straight surfaces. 
         [0079]    The soap container can be sized to fit beneath the towel enclosure. The soap container  80  is approximately 9.5 inches in diameter across the top and approximately 2.5 inches deep. Soap containers can have various sizes and shapes. 
         [0080]    As shown in  FIG. 15 , the product  10 A has a soap container  81 A. The soap container  81 A has a coupling component, for example the mounting staff  83 A. The soap container  81 A is substantially cylindrical with the mounting staff  83 A extending outwards from a top surface. 
         [0081]    The mounting staff  83 A has a groove  85 A that can be engaged by the coupler  20 A to hold the soap container  80 A beneath the towel enclosure  11 A. In the coupled state, the pivoting latch  21 A can engage the mounting staff  83 A via the container end  23 A contacting the groove  85 A. 
         [0082]    The soap container can dispense soap directly to a user and can transfer soap out of the soap container for separate dispensing. 
         [0083]    The soap container  80  can dispense soap directly to a user via a dispenser nozzle  81 . The soap container  80  has a regulator  82  for causing soap to dispense from the soap container  80  through the nozzle  81 . The regulator  82  is a pushbutton that forces soap through the nozzle  81 . 
         [0084]    Alternatively, the regulator can be a valve that allows soap to flow through the nozzle. Alternatively, the regulator can create soap foam that is dispensed from the nozzle. The regulator can be various types and combinations thereof, so long as the regulator can cause soap to dispense from the nozzle. 
         [0085]    The soap container  80 A has a regulator  82 A for causing soap to dispense from the nozzle  81 A. The regulator  82 A is a valve that can be raised to allow soap to flow through the nozzle  81 A. 
         [0086]    The soap container can comprise an automated soap dispensing system. The soap dispensing system can be detector-activated and dispense soap when a detector detects an appropriate signal. For example, the soap dispensing system can dispense soap when a motion detector detects a motion signal. Alternatively, the soap dispensing system can dispense soap when a light detector detects a light signal and detects a no-light signal. Alternatively, soap dispensing system can dispense soap when a sound detector detects a sound signal. The soap dispensing system can be detector-activated by various detectors and combinations thereof. 
         [0087]    The soap dispensing system can be battery-powered and can be powered by line voltage via a wired connection. The soap dispensing system can be mechanically powered via a spring and mechanically powered by various mechanical means, electrical means, and combinations thereof. 
         [0088]    The soap container can be rotatably positioned and held with respect to the coupler. For example, the soap container  80  can be rotated about a coupler axis  29  so that the nozzle is accessible to a user. The soap container  80  can have an indexing stop, for example the indexing stop  86 . The indexing stop  86  can cooperatively engage with the product to enable incrementally adjustable rotational positioning. 
         [0089]      FIGS. 7 through 13  illustrate an embodiment of the product as the coupler releases the soap container and illustrate an embodiment of the product as the soap container is pressed against the coupler to cause the coupler to engage the soap container. 
         [0090]      FIG. 7  is a section view of the product  10 . 
         [0091]      FIG. 8  is a detail view within the line  8 - 8  that shows the coupler  20  holding the soap container  80  beneath the towel enclosure  11 . The soap container  80  is held against the frame  26 . The pivoting latch  21  is pivoted about the pivot point  24  and the container end  23  has engaged the soap container  80 . 
         [0092]    The coupler actuator  31  is positioned above the actuator end  22  and the release implement  44  is positioned above the coupler actuator  31 . An actuator spring  32  can act between the coupler actuator  31  and the pivoting latch  21  so that the pivoting latch  21  is biased towards engaging the soap container. 
         [0093]    The lock  27  is in place against the pivoting latch  21  with the flange  272  contacting the container end shoulder  28  so that the pivoting latch  21  cannot be manipulated from below the soap container  80 . 
         [0094]    In  FIG. 9 , the release implement  44  has moved downwards and caused the coupler actuator  31  to contact the actuator end  22 . Also, the coupler actuator  31  has contacted the stem  271  and caused the lock  27  to disengage from the pivoting latch  21 , freeing the pivoting latch  21  to pivot towards releasing the soap container  80 . While the coupler actuator  31  can be activated at a distance from the soap container  80  by the release implement  44 , the coupler actuator  31  could be similarly activated at a distance from the soap container  80  by pressing the coupler actuator  31  itself, with the towel enclosure  11  and the release implement  44  removed from the product  10 . 
         [0095]    In  FIG. 10 , the release implement  44  has moved further downwards and caused the coupler actuator  31  to fully release the soap container  80 . The soap container  80  is wholly separated from the coupler  20  and can fall away from the product  10 . 
         [0096]      FIG. 11  shows the product  10  with the soap container  80  separated from the product  10  and in position to press against the coupler  20  and to cause the coupler  20  to connect to the soap container  80 . The pivoting latch  21  has the container end  23  pivoted outwards and the lock  27  is positioned with the flange  272  contacting the container end shoulder  28 . 
         [0097]      FIG. 12  shows the soap container  80  pressed upwards against the coupler  20 . The mounting hole periphery  84  is contacting the container end  23 . As the soap container  80  is pressed upwards, the flat spring  25  deflects to enable the pivoting latch  21  to move upwards and separate from the lock  27 . Once separated from the lock  27 , the pivoting latch  21  can pivot so that mounting hole periphery  84  can move past the container end  23 . 
         [0098]      FIG. 13  shows the pivoting latch  21  pivoted to within the mounting hole periphery  84  and the soap container  80  positioned to connect to the coupler  20 . When the soap container  80  moves further upwards and contacts the frame  26 , the product  10  will return to the position shown in  FIG. 8  and the coupler  20  will hold the soap container  80  beneath the towel enclosure  11 . 
         [0099]      FIG. 14  shows the product  10 A. As further illustrated in  FIG. 15 , the product  10  A has the towel enclosure  11 A and dispenses towels  12 A through the opening  13 A. The product  10 A has the release implement  44 A and the coupler actuator  31 A. The product  10 A has a wall mount  14 A and a lower housing  16 A. 
         [0100]    The product  10 A has the coupler  20 A that mounts beneath the towel enclosure  11 A. As shown in  FIG. 16 , the coupler  20 A comprises the pivoting latch  21 A pivotally mounted to a frame  26 A. The coupler  20 A has a bias element, for example the elastic band  25 A that biases the pivoting latch  21 A towards a coupled state. 
         [0101]      FIG. 17  is a section view of product  10 A and shows the product  10 A with the soap container  80 A connected to the coupler  20 A and held beneath the towel enclosure  11 A. 
         [0102]      FIG. 18  is a detail section view from within line  18 - 18 . The pivoting latch  21 A has the actuator end  22 A and the container end  23 A. The coupler  20 A connects to the soap container  80 A via the mounting staff  83 A. In the coupled state the container end  23 A is seated in a groove  85 A causing the coupler  20 A to hold the soap container  80 A beneath the towel enclosure  11 A. 
         [0103]      FIG. 19  shows the product  10 A as the release implement  44 A activates the coupler actuator  31 A. The coupler actuator  31 A has moved to contact the actuator end  22 A and to cause the pivoting latch  21 A to pivot so that the container end  23 A disengages from the groove  85 A, releasing the soap container  80 A from the coupler  20 A. 
         [0104]      FIG. 20  shows the product  10 A as the soap container  80 A is pressed against the coupler  20 A, causing the pivoting latch  21 A to pivot away from the mounting staff  83 A until the container end  23 A can engage the groove  85 A.