Patent Publication Number: US-6655630-B2

Title: Dispenser for premoistened wipes

Description:
This application is a continuation of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09/545,995, which was filed on Apr. 10, 2000, and which claims the benefit of the filing date pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of, Provisional Application Serial No. 60/132,024, filed Apr. 30, 1999, for a dispenser for premoistened wipes, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to dispensers and, more specifically, to a dispenser for both premoistened wipes and dry bathroom tissue. 
     The use of premoistened wipes is well known. Such premoistened wipes are commonly used with small children and infants when replacing soiled diapers. Premoistened wipes are also used to provide a convenient and effective cleaning material in the absence of running water. Premoistened wipes are also used as a replacement for, or supplement to, dry bathroom tissue. 
     Premoistened wipes may be supplied in individual packages or supplied in larger quantities. While individually supplied wet wipes are typically provided in disposable packaging, larger quantities of wipes may be supplied in either disposable or re-useable containers. Two common containers for supplying multiple wipes are resealable bags and tubs. The resealable bags often have a “zippered” opening which has a pair of interlocking profiles which may be re-engaged to seal the bag after removing one or more wipes from the bag. Tubs are also common and often have a lid which allows access to a stack of folded wipes when the lid is in an open position. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In one aspect, the present invention provides a dispenser for premoistened wipes and dry tissue mountable on a conventional bathroom tissue fixture which comprises, i.e., includes but is not limited to, a compact housing having a first compartment, and a second compartment. The first compartment defines a substantially enclosed interior space in which the premoistened wipes may be positioned and the second compartment includes a support bar for dry tissue. The housing may also include at least one substantially horizontal engagement surface. A mounting device which supportingly engages the engagement surface and has a first support and a second support may also be included with the dispenser. The first and second supports define a lateral axis and are projectable outwardly from opposite sides of the dispenser for engagement with the fixture. The mounting device is adjustably attachable to the dispenser whereby the mounting device engages a selective portion of the engagement surface and the lateral axis is selectively positionable relative to the dispenser housing. 
     A compact dispenser may be provided by placing one compartment above the mounting device and the other compartment below the mounting device. By utilizing compartments which generally define a relatively larger volume nearest the mounting device and define a relatively smaller volume near the upper and lower edges of the dispenser, the compactness of such a dispenser may be enhanced. A generally curvilinear front surface may be used with such a dispenser. 
     Such a dispenser may have a first compartment which further includes a first horizontally extending panel and a second compartment which includes a second horizontally extending panel, said first and second horizontally extending panels relatively disposed in spaced and substantially parallel positions and defining a slot therebetween for slidably receiving the mounting device. The engagement surface may be located on one of the horizontally extending panels and the slot may have first and second openings on opposite lateral sides of the dispenser through which the first and second supports may project outwardly. 
     The mounting device may be laterally and slidably engaged with the housing whereby the mounting device is slidable in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the lateral axis defined by the first and second supports. Such a mounting device may be positioned between the first and second compartments and laterally engage a panel defining a portion of one of said panels. 
     The mounting device may also be slidably positioned between the first and second horizontally extending panels and laterally engage each of the horizontally extending panels. Such a mounting device may include a first projection for engaging a first recess in the first horizontally extending panel and a second projection for engaging a second recess in the second horizontally extending panel. 
     The dispenser may also include a tray having a support surface for the premoistened wipes wherein the tray is removably positioned in the interior space of the first compartment. The first compartment may also include a cover having open and closed positions. 
     In another aspect, the present invention provides a dispenser for premoistened wipes and dry tissue mountable on a conventional bathroom tissue fixture which includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment includes a first plurality of connected panels which includes a first horizontally extending panel and wherein the premoistened wipes are positionable within the first compartment. The second compartment includes a second plurality of connected panels which includes a second horizontally extending panel. The second compartment also includes a support bar for the dry tissue wherein the support bar is attachable to at least one of the second plurality of panels. A mounting device is adjustably positioned between the first and second horizontally extending panels and includes first and second supports. The first and second supports define a lateral axis and are projectable outwardly from opposite sides of the dispenser for engagement with the fixture. 
     In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a dispenser for premoistened wipes and dry tissue which is mountable on a conventional bathroom tissue fixture. The dispenser includes a first compartment having a cover and defining a substantially enclosed interior space. A tray having a support surface for the premoistened wipes is removably positioned within the interior space of the first compartment. A support bar for the dry tissue is attachable to the dispenser. The dispenser also includes a mounting device having first and second supports. The first and second supports define a lateral axis and are projectable outwardly from opposite sides of the dispenser for engagement with the fixture. The mounting device being adjustably positionable relative to the first compartment. 
     In a still further aspect, the present invention provides a dispenser for premoistened wipes and dry tissue which includes a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment includes a cover panel cooperatively engageable with a first plurality of panels whereby the cover and first plurality of panels define a substantially enclosed interior space when the cover is in a closed position. The premoistened wipes are positionable within the interior space of the first compartment. The second compartment includes a pair of side panels which have a pair of oppositely disposed recesses for supporting a roll bar which may, in turn, support a roll of conventional dry bathroom tissue. The dispenser also includes a pair of pivot arms attached to the cover panel. The pivot arms are pivotally connected to the dispenser whereby the cover panel is moveable between a closed position and an open position. The pivot axis of the pivot arms is aligned with the oppositely disposed recesses for supporting the roll bar. 
     One advantage provided by the present invention is that it provides a dispenser for both premoistened wipes and dry tissue which may be conveniently attached to a conventional bathroom tissue fixture. Moreover, those embodiments of the present invention which include an adjustably positionable mounting device may be easily mounted to a wide variety of different conventional bathroom tissue fixtures. 
     Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a compact dispenser capable of dispensing either or both premoistened wipes and conventional dry bathroom tissue. These and other advantages of the invention are provided by its various aspects, individually and in combinations thereof. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The invention will be more fully understood and further advantages will become apparent when reference is made to the following description of the invention and the accompanying drawings, in which: 
     FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a compact dispenser in accordance with the present invention; 
     FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dispenser of FIG. 1; 
     FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternative dispenser; 
     FIG. 4 is a top view of the dispenser of FIG. 3; 
     FIG. 5 is a front view of the dispenser of FIG. 3; 
     FIG. 6 is a rear view of the dispenser of FIG. 3; 
     FIG. 7 is a side view of the dispenser of FIG. 3; 
     FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view taken along line  8 — 8  of FIG. 4; 
     FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a tray and dispenser housing; 
     FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a dispenser housing and a mounting device; 
     FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an alternative dispenser and mounting device; 
     FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a roll bar and mounting device; 
     FIG. 13 is a rear perspective view of a dispenser; 
     FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the rear of the dispenser of FIG. 2; 
     FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional bathroom tissue fixture; 
     FIG. 16 is a perspective view of another conventional bathroom tissue fixture; 
     FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a mounting device engaged with a conventional bathroom tissue fixture; 
     FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a mounting device; 
     FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a dispenser; and 
     FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the mounting device and dispenser of FIGS. 18 and 19. 
    
    
     Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The disclosed embodiments are set forth to illustrate and exemplify the invention. The disclosed embodiments are not intended to be an exhaustive illustration of the invention or to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention to the precise forms disclosed. 
     DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     FIG. 1 illustrates one representative embodiment of the present invention in an exploded view. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the illustrated dispenser  20  can be used to provide either or both premoistened wipes  22  and conventional dry bathroom tissues  24 . The illustrated dispenser has a housing  26  with a frame  28  and a cover  30 . Together the frame  28  and cover  30  enclose and define a first compartment having an interior space  32  when the cover is in a closed position as shown in FIG.  2 . The cover  30  is shown in an open position in FIGS. 9 and 10. 
     The cover  30  is attached to the frame  28  at two circular apertures  34  in the frame  28 . The cover  30  includes a plurality of projections  36  which are inserted inwardly through the apertures  34  to rotatably mount the cover  30  to the frame  28 . The projections  36  provide a bearing surface for engagement with the interior surface of the apertures  34  whereby the cover  30  may be rotated between an open position and a closed position. Some or all of the projections  36  may include outwardly extending tangs at their distal ends which engage the inner surface of the frame  28  adjacent the apertures  34  and thereby inhibit the disengagement of the cover  30  and the frame  28 . 
     The radially inward surfaces  38  of the projections  36  define an opening which is configured to receive the recessed end portions  42  of a telescoping roll bar  40 . Telescoping roll bar  40  provides a support which is insertable into the hollow core  44  of a roll of dry bathroom tissue  24  in a conventional manner. The illustrated roll bar  40  has a female member which extends for approximately ¾ of the total length of the support to prevent the bar from tilting. The male and female members of the roll bar  40  remain assembled when removed from the dispenser  20  and include an internal spring selected to have a force which does not distort the housing frame  28 . The ends of the roll bar  40  define a curved surface to provide an outward button-like appearance to the ends of the roll bar  40  and facilitate the removal of the roll bar  40 . The telescoping members of the roll bar  40  may be advantageously made of the same materials as the frame  28  and have a matching color. 
     Alternative supports which are insertable into the hollow core  44  of a rolled tissue product  24  and allow the rotation of the rolled tissue  24  thereon, such as alternative telescoping roll bars, a freely extending cylindrical or J-shaped projection, are also well known and may be combined with the housing  26  to provide for the dispensing of a dry rolled tissue product. 
     The illustrated frame  28  includes a second compartment defining a lower space  46  in which a portion of the dry bathroom tissue  24  is located after the dry tissue  24  is mounted on the roll bar  40 . As can be seen in FIG. 1, the frame  28  may also include reinforcing ribs  48  which both provide strength to the frame  28  and help the user of the dispenser  20  to locate the apertures  34  when installing the roll bar  40 . 
     The illustrated cover  30  also includes a recessed portion  29  which allows the cover to be easily grasped when opening the cover  30 . Adjacent the recessed portion  29 , a latching projection  31  extends from the cover and is received by recess  27  located in the frame  28 . The latching projection  31  may engage the recess  27  with an interference or snap fit relationship whereby the engagement of the latching projection  31  with the recess  27  maintains the cover  30  in a closed position. Downward pressure on recessed portion  29  disengages the projection  31  and recess  27  to allow the cover  30  to be opened. The recessed portion  29  may advantageously employ a different surface texture or color adjacent the latching projection  31  to indicate where pressure should be applied to open the cover  30 . The illustrated recess  27  is positioned to be generally hidden from view when the cover  30  is in a closed position. A large variety of different methods and mechanisms for retaining a cover to a frame are known and may be substituted for the illustrated latching method. 
     The cover  30  may be advantageously formed out of material which permits a user of the dispenser to determine the amount of premoistened wipes remaining in the interior space  32  without opening the cover  30 . Alternatively, a small portion of the cover  30  may be clear or partially clear to permit an external visual determination of the amount of premoistened wipes  22  which remain in the interior space  32 . The cover  30  may be advantageously formed by an injection molding process using a polycarbonate material. 
     The illustrated dispenser  20  also includes a removable tray  50 . When positioned in the dispenser  20 , the tray  50  defines the lower boundary of the interior space  32  in which the premoistened wipes  22  are placed. The tray  50  may be removed by merely opening the cover  30  without dismounting the frame  28 . 
     The tray and other dispenser components may be advantageously formed by an injection molding process using an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene, acetal or other suitable material. Those having ordinary skill in the art will recognize that these parts may be formed using a variety of alternative known materials and manufacturing techniques, e.g., machining. 
     As best seen in FIG. 1, the premoistened wipes placed in the tray  50  may be a coreless roll of premoistened wipes  22  having an axis  23 . The premoistened wipes  22  advantageously have perforations (not illustrated) extending parallel to the axis and separating individual sheets of the rolled premoistened material to enable one or more sheets of the material to be conveniently separated from the remainder of the roll in a manner similar to that commonly employed with conventional dry bathroom tissue. The absence of a hollow core allows more wipes to be provided for a given roll diameter and eliminates the need for a disposable core. Alternative forms of premoistened wipes may also be used with a dispenser having a removable tray. For example, a stack of flat or folded individual or interconnected wipes or a roll of wipes having a core may be used. 
     To load the tray with wipes, the premoistened wipes are positioned above the lower surface and inward of the walls  56 ,  58 . The wipes are conveniently placed into the tray  50  after first removing the tray  50  from the frame  28 . Once the wipes have been placed in the tray  50  and the leading wipe draped over dispensing guide  73 , the tray  50  and wipes  22  are then inserted into the interior space  32  as a single unit. Alternatively, the wipes  22  may be placed in the tray  50  while the tray is within the interior space  32 . 
     After inserting the tray  50  and wipes  22 , the cover  30  is closed whereby the leading wipe is engaged between the dispensing guide  73  located on the tray and the dispensing guide  72  located on the cover  30 . 
     To ensure the proper positioning of the two dispensing guides  72 ,  73  when the cover  30  is placed in a closed position, the tray has a pair of engagement surfaces  74  located near the opposite lateral ends of the dispensing guide  73 . The engagement surfaces  74  located on the tray  50  are engaged by a second pair of engagement surfaces  76  located on the cover  30  near the opposite lateral ends of the dispensing guide  72  (FIG.  9 ). 
     In addition to the engagement surfaces  74 ,  76  which are located above the dispensing guide  73 , the cover  30  and tray  50  also include another set of engagement surfaces on the opposite, lower side of the dispensing guide  73 . These additional engagement surfaces are provided on a grip  80  located on the tray  50  and by projections  82  located on the cover  30 . The grip  80  defines a laterally extending arcuate surface  81  which is engageable at its lateral ends by the projections  82 . The arcuate grip surface  81  and projections  82  thereby contribute to the proper alignment of the cover  30  and the tray  50  and the dispenser guides  72 ,  73  located thereon. 
     The grip  80  is positioned so that it may be grasped when inserting or removing the tray  50  from the dispenser  20 . The illustrated grip  80  not only provides a thin, easily gripped projection but the portion of the illustrated grip  80  which forms the exterior surface  81  which is visible when the dispenser is in a closed position also contributes to the aesthetic outward appearance of the dispenser  20  and conceals the threaded fastener  338 . 
     After inserting the tray  50  and wipes  22  into the dispenser, the wipes may be dispensed by pulling the leading wipe and separating a length of premoistened wipes from the remainder of the roll  22  by tearing the wipe material along a row of perforations separating the individual wipes. The removal of the wipes leaves a new leading wipe engaged between the dispenser guides  72 ,  73 . The dispensing process may be repeated until the supply of wipes in the tray is depleted whereupon the tray  50  may be removed from the dispenser  20  and the wipes replenished. 
     A dispenser  21  which does not include projections  82  for engaging grip  80  is illustrated in FIGS. 3-8. FIG. 8 presents a cross sectional view taken along line  8 — 8  of FIG.  4  and illustrates the relationship between the dispensing guides  72 ,  73  and the impingement surface  88  of the representative embodiment. The impingement surface  88  is formed by an edge of the cover  30  and defines an edge of a dispensing opening  89 . 
     In addition to facilitating the separation of the dispensed wipes, the engagement of a wipe by the outer portions  92  of the impingement surface  88  may also produce a drag on the wipe during the dispensing process. The central portion  90  of the impingement surface  88  may also engage and produce a drag on the wipe. Depending upon the angle at which the wipe is pulled during dispensing, however, the premoistened wipes may not engage the central portion  90  of the impingement surface  88  during the dispensing process. 
     The dispenser may also be directly mounted to a wall, cabinet panel or similar support by inserting fasteners through apertures located in the rear surface of the frame  28 . The apertures in the rear surface  100  of the frame  28  may include a round aperture  96  adapted to receive a threaded fastener therethrough. The aperture  96  may be advantageously positioned to correspond with the middle rib  62  of the tray whereby the void space defined by the rear of the middle rib  62  will overlay the head of the installed fastener to reduce the possibility of clearance difficulties between the fastener head and the tray. The rear surface of the frame  28  may also include another aperture  98  located below the above-described round aperture as shown in FIG.  14 . 
     Alternatively, a mounting device  320  may be used to support the dispenser  20  on a conventional bathroom tissue fixture having a pair of opposed recesses for receiving a telescoping roll bar. A suitable mounting device is described in detail in commonly assigned U.S. Pat. No. 6,279,865 B1 entitled “Mounting Device”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. 
     The mounting device  320  fits within a slot  121  in the frame  28  and is secured to the frame  28  with fastener  338 . To accommodate a wide variety of conventional fixtures, the mounting device  320  can be secured at different positions along slot  121 . For recessed fixtures, the mounting device  320  can be turned so that the curved end  123  of the mounting device  320  is inserted first into the slot  121  and the support arms  322 ,  324  can be located behind the rear surface  100  of the dispenser  20 . Alternative mounting devices for attaching the dispenser  20  to a conventional bathroom tissue fixture may also be employed. 
     The mounting device  320  may be used with conventional bathroom tissue fixtures which are commonly found in residential and commercial buildings. FIGS. 15 and 16 show two examples of such conventional bathroom tissue fixtures. The fixture  344  illustrated in FIG. 15 has a recessed portion  346  and two short extensions  348  having a pair of oppositely disposed recesses  350  (only one is visible in FIG. 15) which may receive the ends of a conventional roll bar. The conventional fixture  352  shown in FIG. 16 includes two posts  354  which also include a pair of oppositely disposed recesses (not visible) for receiving the ends of a conventional telescoping roll bar  356 . 
     FIG. 17 illustrates a mounting device  320  with the distal ends of its support members engaged with the oppositely disposed recesses of a conventional bathroom tissue fixture. 
     In the illustrated embodiment of mounting device  320 , both support members  322  and  324  move relative to housing  336 . In alternative embodiments, however, one of the support members could be affixed to the housing or formed integrally with the housing whereby only one of the support members would move relative to the housing. In such an embodiment, movement of the one support member would still result in relative movement between the two support members and the distal ends could be engaged and disengaged with a pair of oppositely disposed recesses. 
     The support arms  322 ,  324  and positioning member  330  may be formed as a single integral unit. The support arms  322 ,  324  and positioning member  330  may be advantageously formed by injection molding a polypropylene or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material. The housing  336  and threaded fastener may also be formed by injection molding a polypropylene or ABS material. Polycarbonate, polyethylene, acetal and other suitable materials may also be used. Those having ordinary skill in the art will recognize that these parts may be formed using a variety of alternative known materials and manufacturing techniques, e.g., machining. 
     Suitable dispensers for use with the mounting devices of the present invention include dispensers adapted to provide both dry and premoistened wiping products. Examples of such dispensers are described in detail in commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/302,282 entitled “Dispenser and Tray for Premoistened Wipes” filed Apr. 30, 1999, and in U.S. Pat. No. 6,273,359 B1, entitled “Dispensing System and Method for Premoistened Wipes”, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. 
     An alternative mounting device  500  and dispenser  510  are shown in FIG.  11 . The mounting device  500  is substantially U-shaped and is fitted onto a conventional roll bar  40  and may include one or more ratchet teeth  502 . A similar mounting device  501  is illustrated in FIG.  12 . The mounting devices  500 ,  501  may include a flexible portion  504  which allows the mounting devices  500 ,  501  to be hingably openable to receive the roll bar  40  by flexing arms  506  apart from each other. One or both arms  506  may include ratchet teeth  502  for engaging a dispenser  510 . As can be seen in FIG. 13, the dispenser  510  may include an engagement mechanism  514  for engaging mounting devices  500 ,  501 . The mechanism  514  includes one or more ratchet teeth  508  for engaging the ratchet teeth  502  of the mounting devices  500 ,  501 . If flexible arms  512  are used with the mechanism  514 , the ratchet teeth  508  and  502  may be readily disengaged by biasing the engagement mechanism  514  out of engagement with the mounting device  500 ,  501 . One or more engagement mechanisms  514  may be used to engage mounting devices  500 ,  501 . 
     A mounting device  520  and dispenser  530  are illustrated in FIGS. 18-20. The mounting device  520  includes a plurality of ratchet teeth  502  and two support arms  522 . The support arms  522  include distal elements  524  which are engageable with the opposed recesses of a conventional bathroom tissue fixture. The mounting device  520  is secured to a conventional fixture by manually sliding the support arms  522  outward into engagement with the fixture. Alternatively, the support arms  522  may be resiliently biased outwards by a spring or similar biasing element. 
     The dispenser  530  includes two dispenser guides  532  between which the premoistened wipes are dispensed. The dispenser guides advantageously include means for preventing the lateral migration of the wipes such as the lands and grooves described above. As can be seen in FIG. 19 the coreless roll  22  of premoistened wipes may be placed directly in the dispenser  530  without using a removable tray. When initially installed, the coreless roll  22  usable with the various dispensers described herein, may advantageously be dispersible in water and have an outer diameter which is approximately 3.25 inches (8.26 cm), an unwound length of approximately 37.5 feet (11.43 m) and approximately 100 individual sheets separated by perforations and having a sheet length of approximately 4.5 inches (11.43 cm). 
     The dispenser may include a compartment for premoistened wipes which does not including any apertures or openings other than the dispensing opening to minimize the loss of the moisture from the dispenser compartment containing the premoistened wipes. 
     The mounting device  520  is secured to the dispenser  530  by inserting the tongue  526  into a slot  536  in the dispenser. An engagement mechanism  514  may be used to engage the ratchet teeth  502  located on the mounting device  520 . The dispenser  530  may also include a recessed portion  534  which provides space for a conventional bathroom tissue fixture. 
     FIGS. 1-10 depict an example of a dispenser having an integrated, unified appearance. As can be seen in the profile view of FIG. 7, the dispenser has a single radius of curvature, illustrated by arc  700 . Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, this radius of curvature extends from recessed portion  29 , across cover  30 , past impingement surface  88  and arcuate surface  81  of the tray, and to the area which may contain roll bar  40  and which may further contain a dry roll of tissue. This radius of curvature is provided at least in part by the arcuate surface of the cover  30 , when the cover is in the closed position as in FIGS. 2 and 3. The curvature is substantially continuous from the top, near the convergence of the cover and the frame  28 , to the front, near surfaces  81  and  88 ; and from the front to the bottom, near roll bar  40 . 
     Referring to FIGS. 1 and 9, the radius of curvature may also be provided at least in part by the arcuate surface of frame  28 . Frame  28  has a curved profile from its top, near recess  27 , to its bottom, near apertures  34 . The cover  30  has a curved profile from its top, near latching projection  31 , to its bottom, near projections  36 , where it is pivotally attached to the frame. When the cover is closed, the cover and frame together can provide an arcuate surface from top to bottom. 
     Dispensers having a single radius of curvature are also exemplified in the dispenser of FIG.  11  and in the dispenser of FIGS. 19 and 20. Referring to FIG. 19, the dispenser  530  has a curved frame and a curved cover which is pivotally attached to the frame near the front of the frame. Thus, the single radius of curvature extends from the tops of the frame and cover, past the bottom of the cover (which is attached to the front of the frame), and to the bottom of the frame. The dispensers illustrated in FIGS. 1-10 have curved covers which have pivot arms extending between the bottom of the cover and the front of the cover. In the examples of FIGS. 1-10, the single radius of curvature extends from the tops of the frame and cover, past the front of the cover, and to the bottoms of the frame and cover. 
     FIGS. 1,  9  and  10  further exemplify the distribution of spaces within or associated with the dispenser. This distribution is another feature of the dispenser which contributes to the continuous curvature and the integrated, unified appearance. The frame  28  and cover  30  enclose and define a first compartment having an interior space  32 , and second compartment defines a lower space  46 . The interior space  32  and the lower space  46  individually define a relatively larger volume near the mounting device, and each also individually define a relatively smaller volume, near the upper and lower edges of the dispenser, respectively. Thus, the compactness of such a dispenser is enhanced by this space distribution. This compactness contributes to the unified, integrated appearance of the dispenser. The distribution of spaces, the profile of the frame, and the profile of the cover may all contribute to the arcuate surface observed in these dispensers. 
     Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, the mounting device is substantially obscured from view, whether observed from the front (FIG. 5) or from an angle (FIG.  3 ). The concealment of the mounting mechanism may be supplemented by the presence of the tray. 
     The dispenser system in general provides for a unified appearance when dispensing both wet wipes and dry tissue. For example, the profile and front views of the dispensing system project an appearance of tidiness rather than one of clutter. In addition, referring to FIGS. 2,  3 ,  11  and  19 - 20  the general unified appearance of the dispenser can be maintained even when the dry roll is present. The combination of the wet wipes and dry tissue into one dispenser is less likely to be perceived as having a supplemental attachment, but rather is more likely to be perceived as a unified, integrated dispensing system. This unified appearance can improve the comfort level of the user when installing and using the dispenser and the wipes and tissue from the dispenser. 
     While this invention has been described in detail, it will be readily apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications can be made Without departing from the spirit and general principles of the invention. All of such changes and modifications are contemplated as being within the scope of the present invention as defined by the subjoined claims. Furthermore, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art.