IP Library Granted Patent US 8,523,020
Granted Patent B2
US 8,523,020 · App. 12/712,569 · Granted Sep 3, 2013

Vented dispensing device

Inventors: Tony J Abfall (Mount Prospect, IL); Kara Lineal (Northbrook, IL); Paul Holbrook (Buffalo Grove, IL)
Assignee: Digital Innovations LLC
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Patent No.
US 8,523,020
App. No.
12/712,569
Granted
Sep 3, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

The dispensing device provides dispensable material in a closable container in concert with a corresponding accessory so that the container and the accessory can be commonly stored when not in use, and further provides a ventilated storage volume within the device that can facilitate drying and aerating the accessory.

Claims (20)

1. A method of storing a wipe in a dispenser container cover comprising:

utilizing a dispensing container that dispenses a cleaning liquid;

utilizing a removable cover adapted to fit over said dispensing container; utilizing a space between said cover and said dispensing container to receive said wipe in a storage configuration, whereby said wipe receives air circulation from at least one vent in said removable cover allowing said wipe to dry;

independently removing said wipe from said space by removing said cover, wherein said wipe receives a portion of said cleaning liquid becoming damp and is used for cleaning a surface;

allowing said damp wipe to be returned to said dispensing container and stored by closing said cover, wherein said wipe dries in said cover.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein said cover contains a plurality of vents.

3. The method of claim 2 wherein the vents are elongated.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein said container has a dispensing nozzle.

5. A method of utilizing a towel with a dispensing container and allowing the towel to dry when not in use comprising:

utilizing a liquid dispensing container and cover to receive and store said towel draped over the container by utilizing a towel storage space between the container and the cover;

utilizing said cover to allow air circulation through the towel by utilizing at least one slot in the cover so that said towel can dry;

removing said towel by removing the cover, wetting said towel with said liquid from said dispensing container and cleaning a surface;

permitting said towel to be repositioned in said towel storage space by draping the towel over the container and replacing the cover;

allowing said towel to dry in said storage space.

6. The method of claim 5 wherein said slot is elongated.

7. The method of claim 5 wherein said dispensing container includes a dispensing nozzle.

8. The method of claim 7 wherein said dispensing nozzle is connected to a dispensing pump.

9. The method of claim 7 wherein said dispensing nozzle includes a trigger movable to release contents of the container through said dispensing nozzle.

10. The method of claim 5 wherein said dispensing container dispenses a liquid under pressure.

11. The method of claim 5 wherein said towel is round.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 20, 2023
From: LINEAL, KARA
To: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 063997/0460 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 1, 2015
From: NORTH MILL CAPITAL LLC
To: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS LLC
Reel/Frame 036515/0872 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 2, 2013
From: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS, L.L.C.
To: NORTH MILL CAPITAL LLC
Reel/Frame 030745/0225 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 24, 2011
From: ABFALL, TONY; LINEAL, KARA; HOLBROOK, PAUL
To: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 026141/0079 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61155432 · Feb 25, 2009
Related Publication 20100213276A1 · Aug 26, 2010