Abstract:
A device for holding antibacterial gel and wipes in two separate compartments that are connected, one compartment having a slot to dispense antibacterial wipes, the other compartment having an opening with a lid to dispense an antibacterial liquid or gel. The device also has an attachment mechanism which can be attached to items such as a key ring for easy access while on the go.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a holding device for holding both antibacterial wipes and antibacterial gels. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a holding device for antibacterial wipes and gel. The holding device of the present invention provides an easy access to hand wipes and sanitizer gel while a user is on the go to help maintain good hygiene and to prevent the spread of germs. 
     Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a holding device for antibacterial wipes and gel. 
         FIG. 2  is a top view of a holding device for antibacterial wipes and gel. 
         FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional top view of a holding device for antibacterial wipes and gel. 
         FIG. 4  is a front view of a holding device for antibacterial wipes and gel. 
         FIG. 5  is a separated side view of a holding device for antibacterial wipes and gel. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1-5 , the present invention features a device  100  that holds both antibacterial wipes and antibacterial gels. The device  100  comprises a first compartment  110  having a first end  111 , a second end ( 12 , a side wall  113 , and an inner cavity  115 . The inner cavity  115  of the first compartment  110  is adapted to hold a wipe  101 . Having wipes on hand can help to remove germs from items in public places such as door knobs and handles that are touched by many people frequently. It also helps to remove dirt and germs off of hands rather than with sanitizer gel which may just push dirt around. 
     The device  100  further comprises a door  130  disposed in the first compartment  110  which can move between at least an open position and a closed position respectively allowing and preventing access to the inner cavity  115  of the first compartment  110 . In some embodiments, the door  130  could be in the side wall  113  of the first compartment  110  and is not limited to being on the first end  111 . 
     The device  100  further comprises a slot  140  disposed in the side wall  113  of the first compartment  110  which allows a wipe  101  in the inner cavity  115  of the first compartment to be removed. In some embodiments, the slot  140  could be in the first end  111  of the first compartment  110  and is not limited to being in the side wall  113 . 
     The device  100  further comprises a second compartment  120  having a first end  121 , a second end  122 , and an inner cavity  125 . The first end  121  of the second compartment  120  is connected to the second end ( 12  of the first compartment  110 . The inner cavity  125  of the second compartment  120  is adapted to hold a liquid  102  (e.g., antibacterial gel or other liquid). 
     The device  100  further comprises a hole  180  disposed in the second compartment  120  for allowing removal of liquid  102  from the inner cavity  125  of the second compartment. The device  100  further comprises a cap  160  temporarily covering the hole  180  in the second compartment  120 . The cap  160  allows or prevents removal of liquid  102  from the inner cavity  125  of the second compartment. The screw-on cap or pop-off cap is well known to one of ordinary skill in the art. 
     In some embodiments, the first compartment  110  is generally cuboidal in shape. In some embodiments the wipe  101  is a roll of wipes. In some embodiments the, wipe  101  is an antibacterial wipe. In some embodiments the door  130  is disposed in the first end  111  of the first compartment  110 . In some embodiments the door  130  is attached to the first compartment  110  via a hinge component  138 . In some embodiments the door  130  can be secured in the closed position via a securing mechanism  136 . In some embodiments the slot  140  comprises a cutting means adapted to cut the wipe  101  as it is removed from the inner cavity  115  of the first compartment  110 . 
     In some embodiments the second compartment  120  is generally cylindrical in shape. In some embodiments the liquid  102  is an antibacterial liquid or an antibacterial gel. 
     In some embodiments the second compartment  120  is removably connected to the first compartment  110  via a screw mechanism. In some embodiments the screw mechanism comprises a first screw component  150  disposed on the second end ( 12  of the first compartment  110  and a second screw component  250  disposed on the first end  121  of the second compartment  120 . In some embodiments the first screw component  150  is male screw component and the second screw component  250  is a female screw component. In some embodiments the second screw component  250  is male screw component and the first screw component  150  is a female screw component. The connection for the first and second compartments is not limited to a screw mechanism, and could be a snap mechanism, a tie mechanism, a hook-and-loop fastener mechanism, a clasp mechanism, or the like. 
     In some embodiments the hole  180  is disposed in the second end  122  of the second compartment  120 . The hole in the second compartment allows the second compartment to be filled with the liquid  102  (e.g., antibacterial liquid, antibacterial gel). 
     In some embodiments the cap  160  is a pop-off cap or a screw-on cap. In some embodiments the cap  160  further comprises a lid  170 . In some embodiments the lid  170  is pivotally attached to the cap  160 . 
     In some embodiments the device further comprises an accessory attachment component  310 . In some embodiments the accessory attachment component  310  is disposed on the first compartment  110 . In some embodiments the accessory attachment component  310  is disposed on the second compartment  120 . In some embodiments the accessory attachment component  310  is adapted to accept a key ring  330 . 
     In some embodiments the device is between about 3 to 4 inches in length as measured from the first end  111  of the first compartment to the second end  122  of the second compartment  120 . In some embodiments the device  100  is between about 4 to 6 inches in length as measured from the first end  111  of the first compartment to the second end  122  of the second compartment  120 . 
     As used herein, the term “about” refers to plus or minus 10% of the referenced number. For example, an embodiment wherein the device is about 4 inches in length includes a device that is between 3.6 and 4.4 inches in length. 
     The disclosures of the following U.S. Patents are incorporated in their entirety by reference herein: U.S. Pat. No. 5,927,548; U.S. Design Pat. No. D433,562; U.S. Pat. No. 6,234,357; U.S. Pat. No. 6,394,987; U.S. Pat. No. 7,004,354; U.S. Pat. No. 7,285,114; U.S. Pat. No. 7,377,709; U.S. Pat. Application No. 2004/0253153; U.S. Pat. Application No. 2007/0164050. 
     Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims. 
     The reference numbers recited in the below claims are solely for ease of examination of this patent application, and are exemplary, and are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims to the particular features having the corresponding reference numbers in the drawings.