ES2241193T3 - CONTAINER AND CARTRIDGE FOR THE DISPENSING OF PAPER ITEMS. - Google Patents

Abstract

Container for dispensing individual paper articles (212; 412), comprising: an envelope (214) that includes a plurality of outer walls (218, 220, 222, 224) defining an inner surface (230) and an area inside (228) within said inner surface to receive a plurality of paper items, the envelope allowing the removal of paper items from the inner zone, pushing means (155, 246) of paper items from the inner zone in a dispensing direction (244) and at least one protuberance (250) extending from the inner surface towards the inner area of the envelope; characterized in that it is further provided: a cartridge (262) inserted in the inner area (228) of the envelope (214) to contain the plurality of paper articles (212; 412), the cartridge including an outer wall to substantially contain the articles of paper and a dispensing opening that extends through the outer wall, the paper articles being disposed within the cartridge to move toward the dispensing opening, the paper articles being oriented within the cartridge so that they substantially extend perpendicular to the dispensing direction (244), in which the cartridge further comprises at least one opening (270) extending through the outer wall, each opening of the cartridge being disposed adjacent to a respective protuberance of the protuberance or protuberances (250), such that each protuberance extends through a respective first opening to enter and Contact and provide support to paper items when the cartridge is placed in the inner area of the envelope, the paper items being able to be dispensed from the cartridge through the dispensing opening.

Description

Container and cartridge for dispensing paper items.

The present invention refers in general to the field of devices and dispensing systems. More in In particular, the present invention refers to the field of devices and systems for dispensing paper items such as napkins, wipes, toilet paper, etc.

Various types of paper article dispensers for putting said articles of Paper easily available to the user. These dispensers are often found in public places such as restaurants or toilets, in which customers extract an amount from the dispenser Desired paper items for personal use. In some areas high traffic such as fast food restaurants, a large number of customers can use a dispenser paper items such as a napkin dispenser in a short period of time. Consequently, they have developed dispensers containing a large number of paper items for use by a large number of consumers.

Unfortunately, the great dispensers Dimensions have a number of drawbacks. First, it is difficult to dispense individual paper items or a controlled quantity of paper items evenly from a large dispenser without implying dispensing more items of paper necessary for a user. Thus, each user extracts too many paper items, and some of these paper items They are discarded. If too many paper items are removed from one dispenser, the advantages provided by the large size of the Dispenser disappear, as the dispenser empties more quickly.

Second, many dispensers result difficult to load, and this difficulty may increase with size of the dispenser. If paper items are not loaded correctly in the dispenser, said paper items may get stuck during removal, thus preventing subsequent removal of paper items by users Also, due to the high number of paper items involved in recharging, it is more likely that the person charged with recharging a large dispenser you drop some of Paper items to the floor. Any paper item that has fallen to the ground is unhygienic and must be discarded, creating in this way more waste and eliminating again the advantages of Large dispenser size.

Another drawback of many dispensers currently available, regardless of size, is that it is impossible to determine, without opening the dispenser, the number of paper items remaining inside the dispenser. Thus, a person should periodically check the dispenser to determine how many paper items are left inside, or be aware of recharging the dispenser as soon as it is empty. Both alternatives require high personal attention and, especially during peak usage, can lead to the presence of empty dispensers if such dispensers are not subject to control.
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A main objective of the present invention it consists of making known an improved container and cartridge for the dispensing of paper items that can be easily adapted to various applications.

Another objective of the present invention is to in disclosing a container and a cartridge for dispensing paper items that are simple and inexpensive to manufacture, and make it reliable during use.

Another object of the present invention it consists of making known a container and a cartridge for the dispensed with paper items that provide measured delivery of individual paper items or a controlled amount of paper items.

Another object of the present invention it consists of making known a container and a cartridge for the dispensed from paper items that reduce the generation of waste of said paper items due to the dispensing of too many paper items to a user or to falling items of paper during refill of the container.

Another object of the present invention it consists of making known a container and a cartridge for the dispensed with paper articles that provide an indication of the remaining amount of paper items ready for dispensing to the users.

Another object of the present invention it consists of making known a container and a cartridge for the dispensed with paper articles that reduce the incidence of paper jams and the resulting impossibility of Dispense more paper items.

Another object of the present invention it consists of making known a container and a cartridge for the dispensed with paper items that support the weight of paper items, such that it is easy to remove individual paper items.

In order to achieve these objectives according to the purposes of the present invention, as performed and described generally in the present description, it is given to know a container for dispensing paper items individual according to claim 1. Said container comprises an envelope that includes a plurality of exterior walls that define an interior surface, and an interior area enclosed in said inner surface to receive a plurality of said paper items.

In a preferred embodiment, a first wall extreme defines a dispensing throat to allow removal of paper items from the inside area. Alternatively and / or additionally, said dispensing throat It can be located on an exterior wall. A mechanism pushes the paper articles located within the interior area towards the dispensing throat in a dispensing direction. Some walls First, second and third exteriors are cut with the first wall end on opposite sides of the first outer wall, and form a part of the inner surface. Some bumps extend from the part of the inner surface corresponding to the second and third outer walls towards the inner zone, for get in touch with paper items and oppose pushing means. The protrusions of the second wall are staggered in the dispensing direction with respect to the protrusions of the third wall.

The pushing mechanism may comprise a plate spring operated disposed in the inner area of the envelope to push the paper items in the dispensing direction, and said dispensing direction can be substantially horizontal. Alternatively, the thrust mechanism may comprise a piece for fixing the enclosure to a surface substantially non-horizontal, the articles of being pushed paper in the direction of gravity dispensing, and the direction of dispensed can be substantially vertical.

Preferably, the protuberances comprise curved stops and, more preferably, said curved stops comprise a plurality of stretch marks that extend along the stops curved perpendicular to the dispensing direction.

Preferably, the envelope also comprises a parking area next to the dispensing gorge for the spacing and slowing of paper items, said parking area comprising fin elements that they extend parallel to the dispensing direction to enter contact with and / or align paper items, opposing the push mechanism. In certain embodiments of the present invention such as, for example, those in which the throat dispensed is located on an exterior wall, the area of parking can be configured with at least one fin element extending parallel to the direction of dispensed, and a series of teeth that extend from the fin element to come in contact with the articles of paper and oppose the push mechanism.

A given outer wall may comprise a door attached to the enclosure by hinges, being able to open said door to insert the plurality of paper articles in the inner zone

A cartridge is provided for insertion into the inner area of the envelope, in order to contain the plurality of paper articles, and said cartridge comprises preferably removable parts whose extraction creates openings in the cartridge At least one of the openings of the cartridge is arranged adjacent to at least one of the protuberances, of such that the bump extends through the opening in order to come into contact with the plurality of articles of paper. Fin elements are preferably provided in the area inside the envelope, close to the dispensing throat and, at least a part of the cartridge openings are arranged adjacent to said fin elements, such that the fin elements extend through the openings with the in order to come into contact, align and / or provide support to the plurality of paper items. In some embodiments of the present invention, such as, for example, the embodiments in which the dispensing throat is located in a wall outside, at least one fin element is provided in a inner area of the envelope next to the dispensing throat, including the fin elements teeth that extend from the fin element, at least one of the cartridge openings adjacent to at least one of the fin elements, so that said teeth extend to through the openings to come into contact with the plurality of paper items.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a first extreme wall defines a dispensing throat for allow the removal of paper items from the inside area. Alternatively and / or additionally, said dispensing throat It can be located on an exterior wall. A mechanism pushes the paper articles located within the interior area towards the dispensing throat in a dispensing direction. As minimum, a bulge extends from the inner surface towards the inner area of the envelope. A cartridge is provided for your insertion into the inner area of the envelope in order to contain the plurality of paper articles, said said comprising cartridge at least one removable part whose removal creates a opening in the cartridge. The cartridge opening is arranged adjacent to the protuberance, such that said protuberance extends through the opening to come into contact with the plurality of paper items, in order to oppose the pushing means once the cartridge is placed inside of the envelope.

Preferably, the cartridge comprises a removable second part whose extraction creates a second opening in the cartridge, and in which the thrust mechanism comprises a plate spring operated disposed in the inner area of the envelope and extending through said second opening to push paper articles in the dispensing direction, said being dispensing direction preferably substantially horizontal. Alternatively, the thrust mechanism comprises an area of fixing the housing to fix to a substantially surface not horizontal, the paper items being pushed into the gravity dispensing direction, preferably the substantially vertical dispensing direction.

First, second and outer walls third are cut with the first extreme wall on opposite sides of the first outer wall, including the bump or protuberances a plurality of protuberances that extend from the second and third outer walls to the area interior, including said protuberances curved stops, including said curved stops preferably a plurality of grooves that are extend through the curved stops perpendicular to the dispensing address

Preferably, first outer walls, second and third are cut with the first extreme wall on sides Opposites of the first outer wall. A first group of bulges extends from the second outer walls and third towards the inner zone. A fourth outer wall can comprise a door attached to the enclosure by hinges, said door can be opened to insert the plurality of paper items in the interior area. A second group of protrusions extends from the first wall and the fourth wall towards the inner zone, being desirably in contact or in communication with the first extreme wall. The first and the second group of bumps come into contact with the articles of paper to align, provide support for paper items and / or oppose the push mechanism.

Desirably, the first group of bumps include curved stops that preferably include a plurality of stretch marks that extend along said stops curved perpendicular to the dispensing direction. By way of desirable, the second group of protuberances are fin elements arranged in a parking area near the throat of dispensed, for spacing, alignment, support and / or slowdown of paper items. In certain embodiments of the present invention such as, for example, those in which the throat dispensed is located on an exterior wall, the area of parking can be configured with at least one fin element extending parallel to the direction of dispensed, and a series of teeth that extend from the fin element to come into contact with paper items and oppose the push mechanism.

According to another aspect of the present invention, discloses a cartridge according to claim 17. Said cartridge it can be inserted into an interior area of a container with a envelope, said inner zone being disposed within the interior surface defined by a plurality of walls exterior, extending at least one protuberance from the inner surface towards the inner zone. In some embodiments, the bumps may be fin elements in the inside of the envelope next to the dispensing throat. The cartridge includes a cartridge body with cartridge walls and, preferably, removable sections defined in the body of the cartridge, creating the extraction of at least a part of the removable sections, openings through at least one of the cartridge walls, said removable sections being located in the body of the cartridge, so that when the cartridge in the inner area of the envelope, the bumps (all or some of which may present the form of fin elements) extend through at least one part of the openings, to come into contact with the plurality of paper items.

The cartridge walls can include two opposite walls and at least two sections are provided removable, each of these sections being arranged Removable on one of the opposite walls of the cartridge. By way of desirable, the cartridge walls include four side walls cartridge and at least four sections are provided removable, each of these sections being arranged Removable on one of the side walls of the cartridge.

The cartridge can define at least one slot through one of the walls of the cartridge, said being visible slot from outside the enclosure when the cartridge is located in the inner area of the envelope, being able to determine a quantity of paper articles arranged in the inside the cartridge by visual inspection of the amount of Paper items through the slot.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a container for dispensing individual paper articles is disclosed from a cartridge containing a plurality of paper articles, said container including an envelope with a plurality of outer walls defining an area inside to receive a plurality of said paper items. A first extreme wall is located at one end of the container. A mechanism pushes paper articles located within the inner zone towards the wall of the first end in a dispensing direction. The first, second and third outer walls are cut with the first end wall on opposite sides of the first outer wall. The configuration of the outer walls and the end wall define an open face of the container. Desirably, on the first outer wall or opposite outer walls, retaining means of the cartridge are configured in the form of one or more blocks, wedges, stops, wires, anchors, clamps, pins, rods, clamps, or the like. A finger slot can be arranged on the first wall
extreme

In some embodiments, a first group of bumps can extend from the second outer walls and third towards the inner zone. The possibility that a fourth outer wall can be part of the container. Bliss fourth outer wall can be a partial wall or a door Partially attached to the enclosure by hinges, being able to open said door to insert the plurality of paper articles in the inner zone In the case that a fourth wall is used, it you can end away from the first extreme wall and avoid cutting yourself with it, so that it serves as a means of retaining the cartridge, defining at the same time an open face of the container. Alternatively, the fourth wall can be cut with the first extreme wall or be in contact with it to define a dispensing throat.

If the fourth wall is configured in such a way that is cut or comes in contact with the first extreme wall in order of defining a dispensing throat, said dispensing throat Desirably defines in this way a horizontal dimension approximately equal to or slightly greater than the width of the paper items located inside the container (or cartridge), and a vertical dimension large enough to allow the passage of a limited number of paper items. For example, yes paper items have the form of paper napkins folded, the vertical dimension of the dispensing throat can be sized so that only one Limited number of folded paper napkins. This could achieved by making the vertical dimension a multiple of the thickness of an individual folded paper napkin (for example, more than about twice and less than about ten times the thickness).

In some embodiments, a second group of bumps may extend from the first wall to the area inside, and may, desirably, be in contact or in communication with the first extreme wall. If used, the first and second bulge groups come into contact with paper items to align, provide support to paper items and / or oppose the push mechanism.

Desirably, the first group of bumps include curved stops that preferably include a plurality of stretch marks extending through said stops curved perpendicular to the dispensing direction. By way of desirable, the second group of protuberances are fin elements arranged in a parking area near the throat of dispensed, for spacing, alignment, support and / or slowdown of paper items.

A cartridge can be inserted for the envelope and dispensed from a plurality of paper articles in the area inside the container described above, being arranged said inner zone within an inner surface defined by a plurality of exterior walls. At least one bump extends from the inner surface of the container to the inner zone The bump or bumps may be bumpers curved, or they can be fin elements inside the envelope next to the first extreme wall.

Generally speaking, the cartridge includes a cartridge body with cartridge walls, and may include also removable sections defined in the cartridge body, in general as described above for others cartridge embodiments. Since some of the realizations of the container described above may present a face open instead of a dispensing throat, the wall of the cartridge located on the open face of the container may include a slit, slot, hole or channel that can be used to control access to paper items contained inside. From Desirably, the groove is defined by the front wall and the bottom wall of the cartridge. However, the Possible use of other locations.

Desirably, the slit has a shape such that its horizontal dimension is approximately equal to or slightly greater than the width of the paper articles located within the cartridge, and its vertical dimension is large enough to allow a limited number to pass through. of paper items. For example, if the paper articles are in the form of folded paper napkins, the vertical dimension of the slit can be sized so that a limited number of folded paper napkins can be removed. This could be achieved by making the vertical dimension a multiple of the thickness of an individual folded paper napkin (for example, greater than about twice and less than about ten times the
thickness).

The paper article can be accessed through a Thumb groove and / or other finger groove. By way of desirable, the grooves for the thumb and other fingers are located on the front and bottom sides of the cartridge.

The cartridge can define at least one slot through one of the walls of the cartridge, said being visible slot from outside the enclosure when the cartridge is located in the inner area of the envelope, being able to determine a quantity of paper articles arranged in the inside the cartridge by visual inspection of the amount of Paper items through the slot.

Other objectives and additional advantages of the The present invention will be set forth in part in the following description, or they may be evident from said description, or they may be evident through practice of the present invention.

The present invention may be comprised of more complete way from the following detailed description of illustrative arrangements and preferred embodiments, together with the attached drawings (not drawn to scale), in those that the same numerals refer to the same pieces, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a provision of an exemplary container for dispensing paper items.

Figure 2 is a view of the container of the Figure 1 in cross section along the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view. of an exemplary protrusion of the type of curved stop of the container shown in figure 2.

Figure 4A is a partially sectioned view. of a lower part of the container shown in figure 1, seen along the line perpendicular to line 2-2 of Figure 1, showing an exemplary arrangement of elements of fin.

Figure 4B is a view of a fin element exemplary length, in cross section along the line 4B-4B of Figure 4A.

Figure 4C is a view of a fin element short specimen, in cross section along the line 4C-4C of Figure 4A.

Figure 4D is a top plan view of an exemplary arrangement of fin elements near a throat dispensed

Figure 5 is a schematic view of a preferred mounting arrangement of the container shown in the Figure 2, mounted on a substantially vertical wall.

Figure 6 is a sectional view of a exemplary container according to another provision.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of a exemplary envelope of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention

Figure 8A is a perspective view of a exemplary cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention shown in figure 7.

Figure 8B is a partial perspective view. showing another embodiment of the cartridge of figure 8A.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of a embodiment of the present invention showing a cartridge copy located in an exemplary envelope represented in the figure 7.

Figure 10 is a partial perspective view of another exemplary container of a preferred embodiment for the dispensed from paper items.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of a envelope of another exemplary container of one embodiment preferential.

Figure 12 is a sectional view of a fin element of a preferred embodiment with teeth next to a dispensing throat.

Figure 13 is a perspective view of another exemplary cartridge of a preferred embodiment.

Figure 14 is a partial perspective view showing another embodiment of the cartridge of figure 13.

Figure 15 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment showing a cartridge located in the exemplary envelope shown in figure 11.

Figure 16 is a perspective view of a envelope of an exemplary container of a preferred embodiment for dispensing individual paper items from a cartridge containing a plurality of paper items.

Figure 17 is another exemplary container of a preferred embodiment for dispensing paper articles individual from a cartridge containing a plurality of paper items.

Figure 18 is another exemplary container of a preferred embodiment for dispensing paper articles.

Figure 19 is a perspective view of another exemplary cartridge of a preferred embodiment, which is configured for use with the exemplary containers of Figures 16 and 17.

Figure 20 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment showing an exemplary cartridge, as is depicted in figure 19, inserted in its position in a exemplary envelope shown in figures 16 or 17.

Figure 21 is another embodiment more than one exemplary envelope.

Figure 22 is an exemplary cartridge of a preferred embodiment designed to be inserted in the envelope shown in figure 20.

Figure 23 is an enlarged sectional view of an exemplary bottom of an exemplary container set and cartridge as shown in figure 20.

Reference will be made in detail below to illustrative arrangements and currently preferred embodiments of the present invention, of which examples are shown in the drawings (not to scale). Each example is provided by way of explanation of the present invention, and it is not intended that constitutes a limitation of said invention. For example, they can features shown or described as part of a embodiment or figure in another embodiment or figure to give rise to A new realization. It is intended that the present invention include such modifications and variations.

As shown in Figures 1 to 5, it is given to know a first arrangement of the container (10) for the dispensed from paper articles (12). The container (10) includes an envelope (14) in which paper articles (12) are placed and from which said paper articles are dispensed (12). The paper items (12) can be paper napkins, wipes of paper, toilet paper or any other similar material.

The envelope (14) includes a series of walls exteriors (16) for the accommodation of paper articles (12). The envelope (14) includes a first end wall (40) and a second extreme wall (42) opposite the first extreme wall (40). The first end wall (40) includes a dispensing throat (32) to through which a user extracts paper items (12) from individual way, as will be described later. Alternatively and / or additionally, the dispensing throat (32) can be located on one or more of the outer walls (16). The outer walls (16) include a first wall (18), a second wall (20) and a third wall (22) that are cut with the first extreme wall (40), being the second wall (20) and the third wall (22) on opposite sides of the first wall (18). A fourth wall (24) extends between the second wall (20) and the third wall (22). The outer walls (16) (i.e. the first wall -18-, the second wall -20-, the third wall -22- and the fourth wall -24-) together define an inner surface (30) of the envelope (14), within which is an interior area (28). As shown in Figures 1 and 2, both the walls exteriors (16) such as the end walls (40) and (42) may be each formed, if desired, by two flat parts. Bliss construction reinforces the envelope (14) and is useful in those locations in which the envelope could be the subject of acts vandalism The outer parts of the walls (16) help to withstand any blow or impact suffered by the envelope (14) to in order to prevent its destruction, the removal of the envelope from its mounting bracket or removal of paper items from the envelope

As shown in Figure 1, the fourth wall (24) includes a door (34) that can be joined by hinges to a third wall (22) (or to the second wall -20-). The door (34) may comprise all or only part of the fourth wall (24). The door (34) can be opened for insertion of paper articles (12) in the inner area (28) of the envelope (14) when the quantity of paper items (12) drops to a low level The door (34) includes a hitch mechanism (36) with a series of interfering notched tabs (38) at the door (34) and the second wall (20) that keep the door (34) closed. The tabs (38) of the door (34) or of the second wall (20) can move when you want to reopen the door (34) by turning a lock (not shown). Said lock may be located in the door (34), in which case the tabs (38) of the door (34) are mobile, or in the main part of the envelope (14), in which case The tabs (38) of the second wall (20) are movable. They can provide leaf springs (39) to aid reopening of the door (34) when turning the lock. It can also be used any other type of hitch mechanism to fix the door (34) so that it can be reopened, within the scope of the present invention

It is contemplated that the fourth wall (24) may be fixed, and that paper articles (12) can be inserted in the area inside (28) of the envelope (14) through the second wall extreme (42). In such a case, said second end wall (42) can be equipped with hooks, springs and the like. I also know contemplates that the second extreme wall can be removed in its whole and that said part of the envelope is open.

A means of pushing articles of paper (12) inside the inner area (28) towards the throat of dispensed (32) in a dispensed address (44). They're possible various alternatives within the scope of the present invention for pushing the paper articles (12) towards the throat of dispensed (32) in the dispensed address (44).

For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, a fixing area (46) of the envelope (14) can be provided for fixing said envelope (14) to a substantially non-horizontal surface, such as a wall vertical (48). As shown in Figure 2, the fixing area (46) can define holes through the first wall (18) of the enclosure (14) for receiving fixing elements (not shown) such as screws, pins, nails, etc., for fixing the envelope (14) to the wall (48). Alternatively, a mounting bracket can be formed on an outer surface of the first wall (18) to come into contact and rest on another bracket, screws, pins, nails, etc., which extend from the wall (48). In addition, the envelope (14) can be attached to the wall (48) by means of a glue, epoxy, etc., or any other type of adhesive. Likewise, it is possible to place the fixing part (46) in any part of the envelope (14), as in the second wall (20), the third wall (22), the first end (40) or the second end (42 ), as well as using combinations of mounting devices in some of the parts of the enclosure (14) identified above. In addition, the envelope (14) can simply be positioned such that the first end (40) is lower than the second end (42), such that the first end (40) and, eventually, the first wall (18) are supported in some way without fixing the envelope (14) to any structure in
particular.

In this way, the article pushing means of paper (14) towards the dispensing throat (32) in the direction of dispensing (44) can comprise any structure, orientation or both of the envelope (14) and / or the wall (48) that allow paper items (12) to be dispensed from the dispensing throat (32) and being pushed in the direction of dispensed (44) by gravity. A second type of push mechanism of paper articles (12) towards a dispensing throat (32) in the dispensing address (44) will be described later in in relation to a second embodiment (-110-) of the container (10).

At least one bump, called general manner (50), extends from the inner surface (30) from the outer wall or walls (16) towards the inner area (28) of the envelope (14). Preferably, as shown in the Figure 2, the second wall (20) and the third wall (22) include protuberances (50) extending towards the inner zone (28). Said protuberances (50) preferably comprise curved stops (52), which may include a plurality of stretch marks (54) that are extend along the curved stops perpendicular to the dispensing address (44).

As optimally shown in Figure 2, the stops (52) extend towards the inner zone (28) to enter in contact with paper articles (12) and in this way oppose the pushing means of paper articles (12) in the direction dispensing (44). Through its extension to the inner zone (28) to come into contact with paper items (12), the stops (52) hinder the movement of paper items (12) towards the dispensing throat (32), but they do not prevent such movement. Stretch marks (54) allow numerous paper items (12) come into contact with an individual stop, and allow a movement softer of paper articles through the envelope (14). In embodiments in which the pushing means of paper articles (12) in the dispensing direction (44) include mounting the envelope (14) such that gravity causes said movement, the bumps (50) also provide support to the paper articles (12) against the force of gravity. So, the bulges (50) reduce the gravitational force of the bottom of paper articles (12) on the dispensing throat (32), thus facilitating the user to extract articles from Individual role of the dispensing throat (32).

Figure 3 shows a preferred profile of one of the stops (52). As shown, the outer curve of the stop is defined by a radius r of between approximately 1,125 and 1,750 inches (2.86 to 4.45 cm). The stop has a tail length l of between approximately 1,625 and 1,875 inches (4.13 to 4.76 cm). Every one of the two stretch marks (54) has a radius between 0.125 and 0.250 inches (0.32 to 0.64 cm), and each of its centers It is spaced approximately 0.250 inches (0.64 cm) with with respect to the center of the stop (52). While the shape of the cap given to knowing here is the currently preferred way, can be used other ways, if desired.

Preferably, the protuberances (50) of the second wall (20) are desirably staggered with respect to the protuberances (50) of the third wall (22), in relation to the dispensing direction (44). Said stepping provides a smooth movement of the paper articles (12) along the dispensing direction (44) and towards the outside of the dispensing throat (32). The paper articles (12), resting alternately on one side or the other by means of the stepped protuberances (50), "walk" towards the bottom of the envelope (14) in the dispensing direction (44) and towards the outside of the dispensing throat (32). The bulges (50) are staggered in the dispensing direction (44) is important in embodiments in which the paper articles (12) move in the dispensing direction (44) due to the assembly or orientation of the envelope (14) by gravity. For example, if the protuberances (50) are spaced apart from each other in the second wall (20) and the third wall (22), the movement of the paper articles (12) in the dispensing direction could be completely prevented , and therefore could remain on a pair of bumps (50). Likewise, paper articles (12) could move unevenly in jumps after a pair of unstaggered protuberances (50), which could cause misalignment of paper articles and, ultimately, the jamming of articles of paper inside the envelope (14). Thus, the stepping of the protuberances (50) provides an orderly advance of the paper articles (12) along the envelope (14) in the dispensing direction (44), in which, first, a side of paper items, and then the other, firmly towards the dispensing throat
(32)

Preferably, the container (10) includes a second group of protuberances (50) extending from the first wall (18) and the fourth wall (24) towards an interior area (28) to come into contact with paper items (12). This second group of protuberances (50) is preferably found arranged in a parking area (56) near the throat dispensing (32) for spacing, slowing down, alignment and paper articles support (12), as they move in the dispensing address (44) through the dispensing throat (32) Preferably, said second group of protuberances (50) includes several fin elements (59), (60) that extend parallel to the dispensing direction (44) on both sides of the dispensing throat (32), as shown in Figure 4A. The fin elements (59), (60) may have dimensions different to provide adequate support and guide the items of paper (12) towards the dispensing throat (32), as shown in figure 4A. In particular, a long fin element (59) adjacent to the first wall (18) and the first extreme wall (40) extends into the inner zone (28) to a greater extent to a short fin element (60). The long fin element (59) is presented in order to show a pending configuration exemplary and an optional radius of curvature. As can observed in figure 4A, an upper surface (62) of the long fin element (59) closest to the dispensing throat (32) may have a certain distance from the first extreme wall (40). The short fin element (60) is adjacent to the fourth wall (24) and the first extreme wall (40). The element Short fin (60) is presented in order to show a exemplary slope configuration. As shown in the Figure 4A, an upper surface (64) of the short fin member (60) may present a configuration such that there is no distance from the first extreme wall (40).

Generally speaking, the long fin element (59) may have a height between approximately 1 and approximately 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) at the point where cut with the first wall (18), and a distance or height between about 0.1 and about 0.5 inches (0.3 to 1.3 cm) in the point adjacent to the dispensing throat. As an example, the Long fin element (59) may have a height of approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) at the point where it is cut with the first wall (18), and a distance or height of approximately 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) at the point adjacent to the throat dispensed

The short fin element (60) may have a height between about 0.5 and about 1.5 inches (1.3 to 3.8 cm) at the point where it is cut with the fourth wall (24), and a distance or height between 0 and approximately 0.24 inches (0 to 0.61 cm) at the point adjacent to the throat of dispensed. As an example, the short fin element (60) can have a height of approximately 0.75 inches (1.91 cm) in the point where it is cut with the fourth wall (28), and a distance or zero height at the point adjacent to the throat of dispensed. However, it should be understood that the dimensions of these fin elements can be modified to accommodate a series of factors, including without limitation the size of the article paper, the basis weight of the paper article, the composition / texture of the paper article, the fold pattern of the paper article, the height of the stack of paper items, the force exerted by the pushing means on the paper items towards the throat of dispensing, the amount and dimensions of the bumps located on the second and third walls of the container and the number of other fin elements located near the throat of dispensed

Figure 4B is a sectional view along of line 4B-4B of Figure 4A, which shows a part of an exemplary long fin element (59). Figure 4C is a sectional view along line 4C-4C of Figure 4A, showing a part of a short fin element (60) copy. The fin elements may have different widths or thicknesses, and the width of a fin element may be variable along any dimension or dimensions. Desirably, the part of the fin element in contact with the paper article is relatively thin and smooth, in order to minimize friction

Figure 4D is a view from the inside of a container for dispensing paper items, facing the outside through the dispensing throat (32), and showing a top plan view of fin elements (59), (60) copies.

In embodiments of the present invention such such as those in which the throat of dispensed It is located on an exterior wall, the parking area can be configured alternately and / or additionally with at least a fin element of one of the different types that extends parallel to the dispensing address, and which has a series of teeth that extend from the fin element to enter contact with paper items and oppose the mechanism of push.

The envelope (14) can be made of a injection molded plastic such as polyethylene or nylon. Do not However, other suitable materials may be provided, such like other plastics or metals, for any of the parts of the envelope (14) or for all of them. The curved stops (52) and the fin elements (58) are preferably formed in a manner integral with the envelope (14). However, curved stops (52) and the fin elements (58) can be formed separately from the envelope (14) and be fixed to it later. Also, the curved stops (52) and fin elements (58) can be made of a different material than the envelope (14), if desired. By For example, curved stops (52) and / or fin elements may be made of a stronger material than materials described above, such as an elastomer or rubber.

Although the curved stops (52) have been described as arranged in the second and third walls (20) and (22), which are side walls in Figures 1 and 2, in which the envelope (14) is mounted on the wall (48), curved stops (52) can be arranged on any pair of opposite walls of the envelope (14). Also, although the fin element or elements (58) have been described as arranged in the first and fourth walls (18) and (24), which are the front and rear walls in Figures 1 and 2, the element or elements of Fin (58) may be arranged on any wall or pair of opposite walls of the envelope. Preferably, the curved stops (52) are arranged in one of said pairs of walls, and the fin element or elements (58) are arranged in one or both of a different pair of side walls located forming 90 ° with those in which curved stops are located
(52).

The dispensing throat (32) may present many ways within the scope of the present invention, always that said throat provides easy access for a user and a custom delivery of individual paper items.

Preferably, the paper articles (12) are they are joined by folds or joined by tabs to provide a measured feeding of an individual napkin every time. However, the present invention does not require the use of paper items joined by folds.

The envelope (14) can contain multiple chargers or paper goods (12), as shown in the Figure 5, and may have an end-to-end length of between 30 and 48 inches (122 cm). Preferably, the first wall (18) presents an angle of 0 to 5º with respect to the vertical for prevent paper items from falling from the envelope (14) during recharge.

A second illustrative arrangement is shown in Figure 6, which discloses a container (110) similar to container (10) in most aspects. The container (110) comprises an envelope (114) containing paper articles (112) and that includes exterior walls (116). Paper goods (112) they are dispensed in a dispensing direction (144) through a dispensing throat (132). At least one bump (150) extends from the inner surface (130) towards the area inside (128), to come into contact with paper items (112).

The protuberances (150) include curved stops (152), including stretch marks (154) similar to those described previously in connection with the first provision. Bumpers curved (152) are staggered in the dispensing direction (144), as described above. A zone is provided parking (156), adjacent to the dispensing throat (132) located at the first end (140) of the envelope (114). The parking area (156) includes additional curved stops (153) not staggered in the dispensing direction (144). The bumpers (153) allow paper items (112) to be curved through the center in direction to the dispensing throat (132), in order to facilitate the removal by a user of a paper article individual from the dispensing throat (132).

In the container (110), the pushing means of paper articles (112) from the inner zone (128) towards the dispensing throat (132) in the dispensing direction (144) is different with respect to those of the container (10). As I know shown in figure 6, a spring-operated plate (155) is disposed within the second end (142) of the envelope (114), together with at least one spring (157). When the spring (157) by means of the spring-operated plate (155), the spring (157) pushes the spring-operated plate (155) into the dispensing address (144). So, when paper items (112) are placed in the container (110) and the plate operated by spring is pushed to the right (as shown in the Figure 6), thereby compressing the spring (157), the plate (155) spring-loaded and spring (157) push the items of paper (112) in the dispensing direction (144), towards the dispensing throat (132). The use of a plate operated by spring and a spring mechanism allow to use the container (110) in situations where the dispensing address (144) is substantially horizontal. Thus, the container (110), which Provides a spring-loaded thrust, can be used in locations in which the container (10), which provides a thrust Aided by gravity, it would not work. It should be understood that parking stops (153) of the container (110) can be replaced by fin elements similar to those used with the container (10) shown in Figure 1, and as depicted, for example, in Figures 4A to 4D.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a container (210) for paper articles (212) is disclosed to Dispense a user. As shown in Figures 7 to 9, the container (210) includes an envelope (214) defined by outer walls (216), including a first wall (218), a second wall (220), a third wall (222) and a fourth wall (224). The outer walls (216) define an inner surface (230), within which an interior zone (228) is arranged. Be provides a dispensing throat (232) through the first extreme wall (240), which is located opposite a second extreme wall (242). Paper articles (212) are dispensed in a dispensing address (244) through the throat of dispensed (232). The envelope (214) includes a plurality of protuberances (250), including curved stops (252) with stretch marks (254) and fin elements (258) arranged in an area of parking (256).

However, the envelope (214) does not have to include a door, as found in other embodiments of the present invention, although a door may be provided by Security reasons In the present embodiment, the fourth wall (224) is quite small and is located near the opening of dispensed (232) from the first end wall (240), leaving substantially open a face of the container (210). Besides, the envelope (214) may also have a wall construction doubles, like the envelope (14), for security reasons. Also, paper items (212) are not loaded directly into the inner zone (228), as in the first and second.

As shown in Figure 8A, it provides a cartridge (262) for insertion into the inner zone (228) of the envelope (214), in order to contain the articles of paper (212) to be dispensed. As shown in Figure 7, the cartridge (262) has a size that allows it to adjust comfortably to the inner area (228) of the envelope (214). Whether desired, sheet springs (264) fixed to the inside the second end (242) of the envelope (214), for keep the cartridge (262) in place. Any one can be used another suitable mechanism within the scope of the present invention to keep the cartridge (262) in place inside the envelope (214), such as a tab or other interconnection.

Preferably, the cartridge (262) includes a plurality of removable parts (268) whose extraction creates openings (270) through the cartridge (262). As shown in the Figure 8A, the cartridge (262) includes a plurality of parts removable (268) that create openings (270) when removed. The removable parts (268) are arranged on outer walls (272) of the cartridge (262), so that once the parts are removed removable (268), openings (270) surround and receive the protuberances (250) extending from the inner surface (230) of the envelope (214). Thus, when removing the removable parts (268) and place the cartridge (262) in the envelope (214), the stops curves (252) and fin elements (258) come into contact with paper articles (212) located inside the cartridge and act in the same way as the stops and fin elements of the two First embodiments of the present invention.

The cartridge (262) may also include another removable part (278) disposed at the end (280) of said cartridge (262). The removable part (278) can be removed to receive a spring-loaded plate if the cartridge (262) in a container such as that shown in Figure 6 together with a spring-loaded plate.

As shown in Figure 8A, you can a removable part (274) be provided at the end (276) of the cartridge (262), such that paper articles (212) can rest on the fin element (258) and be aligned by it for dispensing through the dispensing throat (232). Alternatively, the end (276) of the cartridge (262) may be formed as shown in Figure 8B, so that no the removable part (274) is required, and the cartridge (262) fits into the envelope (214) without the need for a substantial modification of the extreme (276). In this way, if desired, a plurality of smaller removable parts (274a) (see figure 8B) corresponding to the fin elements (258), and may provide a smaller removable part (274b) corresponding to the dispensing throat (232).

The removable parts (268), (278) and (274a) can be removed (or simply not formed) during the manufacture of the cartridge (262), or removed during the installation of the cartridge (262) in the enclosure (214). In case the removable parts (268), (278) and (274a) are to be removed as part of the manufacturing process, the cartridge (262) should be sent to the user wrapped, for example, in a polyethylene bag , in order to preserve the sterility of the paper items in the cartridge. In the event that the removable parts (268), (278) and (274a) are to be removed as part of the installation process, the edges of said removable parts must be weakened, marked, etc., for easy removal. The removable part (274) should not be removed as part of the manufacturing process, to ensure that paper items (12) remain properly loaded in the cartridge
(262).

Removable parts can be placed (268) optional on the front wall (272) (and / or a rear wall that does not shown) of the cartridge (262). Removable parts can be used (268) if optional bumps (258) are used (i.e. fin elements of the type shown in Figures 4A to 4D) in the first wall (218) and fourth wall (224) of the envelope (214) (see, for example, figure 7). Said bumps or elements fin (258) can also be used in the first wall (18) and on the fourth wall (24) of the envelope (14) of the first realization, if desired.

Preferably, the cartridge (262) includes, as minimum, a slot (282) that extends through one of the cartridge walls (272). The slot (282) is visible from the outside of the envelope (214) when the cartridge (262) is mounted in an interior area (228). A user can determine visually the amount of paper items (212) remaining in the cartridge (262) inspecting the amount of paper items visible through the slot (282). As shown in the Figure 8A, two slots can be provided to provide greater scope to visual inspection. Any number of Slot arrangements within the scope of this invention.

The cartridge (262) is preferably made of tall paper weight or cardboard, but can be made of any other suitable material within the scope of this invention.

Figure 10 is a partial perspective view of another exemplary container for dispensing paper items in which the dispensing throat (32) is located in the fourth wall (24) above the first extreme wall (40) and by under the part of the fourth wall (24) that forms the door (3. 4).

Figure 11 is a perspective view of a envelope of another exemplary container similar to that shown in the Figure 7, except that the dispensing throat (232) is located in the fourth wall (224) above the first wall extreme (240) and below the open face of the container. Other characteristic that can be seen in figure 11, and that found hidden in figure 10, are the fin elements (400) protruding, extending parallel to the direction of dispensed (244) and with a plurality of teeth (402) to enter in contact with paper items. These fin elements (400) protruding may be located near the throat of dispensed (232), on any of the outer walls, and are Desirably located on one or more of the first walls (218) and / or fourth (224). It is desirable that a couple of these elements of fin (400) are located parallel in each of these walls.

Figure 12 is a sectional view of a exemplary fin element (400) with a plurality of teeth (402) to contact paper articles (412) next to the throat dispensed The fin element attached to the first wall (218), which is represented attached to a surface substantially vertical (448). The teeth (402) extend Desirably from about 0.250 inches (0.64 cm) to approximately 0.500 inches (1.27 cm), measured perpendicular to the dispensing address (244).

Figure 13 is a perspective view of another exemplary cartridge (262) configured for use with containers copies of figures 10 and 11. They can be seen in this illustration removable parts (268 ') alternatives and / or additional and alternative and / or additional openings (270 ') located behind and in front of the outer walls (272) of the cartridge (262). A removable part (274 ') may be formed at the end (276') of the cartridge (262), so that the articles of paper (212) through the dispensing throat (232) positioned in the fourth wall (224), as shown in figures 10 and eleven.

Figure 14 is a partial perspective view showing another embodiment of the cartridge of Figure 13. In particular figure 14 represents an alternative configuration of the end (276 ') of the cartridge (262), with a removable part (274 ') designed to conform to an embodiment in which the dispensing throat (232) is located in the fourth wall (224), as shown in Figures 10 and 11.

Figure 15 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment showing a cartridge located in the exemplary envelope shown in figure 11.

Figure 16 is a perspective view of a envelope of an exemplary container for dispensing items individual paper from a cartridge containing a plurality of paper items. The container shown in Figure 16 is, of in a general manner, similar to those shown in Figures 7 and 11, and, to In order to facilitate identification, most of the same identification reference numerals. An important distinction between the container shown in figure 16 and the others containers is that the container envelope lacks a dispensing throat. Another feature that can observed in figure 16 is the fully open face of the dispenser, which includes one or more retention means (900) of the cartridge that can be fixed to the end wall (240) and / or to the exterior walls (220) and (230).

The retention means (900) of the cartridge can be small blocks, wedges, bumpers, wires, anchors, clamps, pins, tweezers or the like, as well as combinations thereof. Alternatively and / or additionally, the use of others is contemplated devices such as cartridge retaining means, such as hooks, jaws or the like, adhesive materials or geometries of interconnection or interaction between the container and the cartridge. The position of these means can be located inside the container, and the illustration of such elements on the outside not It should be considered limiting.

A thumb notch (902) may be located on the first extreme wall (240), in the direction of dispensed (244). This thumb notch may be set according to any shape or size suitable for the dimensions of the dispenser and the product to be dispensed. Desirably, the thumb notch will have dimensions compatible with the dimensions of the finger or thumb notches present in any cartridge containing paper items and going to Be used together with the container.

Figure 17 represents another exemplary container for dispensing individual paper items from a cartridge containing a plurality of paper items. He container shown in figure 17 is, in general, similar to that shown in figure 16. It can be seen that the envelope represented in figure 17 presents a plurality of bumps, including curved stops (252) that may include Stretch marks and fin elements (258) located in the area of parking (256).

If bumps in the form of stops are used curved, these can extend from the second outer walls and third towards the inner zone. If bumps are used in shape of fin elements, these may be configured as general manner as shown in figure 17, and can be desirably arranged similarly to the elements long fins of figures 4A and 4B.

The possibility that a fourth outer wall can be part of the container is contemplated. For example, an optional fourth wall (224) can be part of the container, as shown in Figure 18. Said fourth wall (224) can partially cover the front part of the envelope, and can act as a means of cartridge containment. While the fourth wall (224) is shown being cut or in contact with the first end wall (240), said fourth wall (224) may be separated from said first end wall, and have the appearance of a strip or strip or wall that connect the second wall (220) with the third wall (222). Alternatively and / or additionally, the optional fourth wall (224) may have a fixed part and a hinged part that can function as a door. If an optional fourth wall (224) is used, a dispensing throat (232) may be provided at the intersection between said fourth wall (224) and the first end wall (240). In such an embodiment, paper articles (212) are dispensed in a dispensing direction (244) through the dispensing throat (232). As shown in Figure 18, the fourth wall (224) can be quite small, and can form a dispensing throat (232) along with the first end wall, leaving a face of the container (210) substantially open In addition, the envelope (214) can also be constructed with double walls, double doors, etc., for reasons of
security.

In embodiments that use a throat of dispensed (232) defined by the intersection of the fourth wall (224) and the first end wall (240), said dispensing throat (232) is desirably sized, such that includes a horizontal dimension (H) of approximately one size equal to or slightly greater than the width of paper items located inside the cartridge, and a vertical dimension (V) what large enough to allow a number to pass Limited of such paper items. Of course, you should configure the cartridge (262) to cooperate with the throat of dispensed. Generally speaking, if paper items present the shape of folded paper napkins, the dimension vertical (V) of the dispensing throat can be sized such that a limited number of napkins can be removed from folded paper. This can be achieved by making the dimension vertical (V) is a multiple of the thickness of a paper napkin individual folding (for example, desirably greater than about 2 and less than about 10 times said thickness, and even more desirably greater than about 2 e less than about 6 times said thickness).

The paper article can be accessed through a Thumb groove and / or other finger groove. By way of desirable, these slots are located in the fourth wall (224) and in the first extreme wall (240), and may be centered with with respect to the dimensions of the envelope or the dimensions of the dispensing throat (232).

Figure 19 is a perspective view of another exemplary cartridge (262) configured for use with containers copies of figures 16 and 17. In general terms, the cartridge may be similar to the cartridges shown in the figures 8A and 13, and may include a cartridge body with walls of the cartridge, also including removable sections defined in the cartridge body, generally as described previously for other embodiments of the cartridge. Since the embodiments of the container described above of the figures 16 and 17 may have an open face instead of a throat dispensed, the front wall (272a) of the cartridge designed for be located on the open face of the container must comprise a slit, groove, hole or channel (950) used to control access to paper articles (212) contained inside. Desirably, the groove is defined by the front wall (272a) and the bottom wall (272b) of the cartridge. However, it contemplates the possible use of other locations.

Desirably, the slit is dimensioned in such a way that it has a horizontal dimension (H) about the same size or slightly larger than width of paper items located inside the cartridge, and a vertical dimension (V) of a size large enough as to allow the passage of a limited number of articles of paper. For example, if paper items have the form of folded paper napkins, the vertical dimension (V) of the slit can be sized so that it can be removed Only a limited number of folded paper napkins. This can be achieved by making the vertical dimension (V) a multiple of the thickness of an individual folded paper napkin (for example, desirably greater than about 2 and less at about 10 times said thickness, and even more desirably greater than about 2 and less than about 6 times said thickness).

The paper article can be accessed through a thumb slot (952) and / or a slot for other fingers (954). Desirably, these grooves are located on the faces front and bottom of the cartridge, and may be centered with regarding the dimensions of the cartridge or slot.

The cartridge can define at least one slot additional (282) through one of the walls of the cartridge, being said groove visible from the outside of the envelope when the cartridge is located inside the envelope, being able to determine a quantity of paper articles arranged in the inside the cartridge by visual inspection through the Slot the amount of paper items.

Figure 20 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment showing an exemplary cartridge (262), such and as depicted in figure 19, inserted in its place in a exemplary envelope, as shown in figures 16 or 17. A dispensing address (D) is identified in general perpendicular to the envelope and cartridge assembly. If the article paper is, for example, a napkin or tissue paper attached by folds, a front flap or skirt will be extended (960) to the outside of the slot (950), being available for a user to pull it.

Figure 21 is another embodiment more than one exemplary envelope. This embodiment differs from the embodiments. shown in figures 16 and 17 in the fact that the first wall end (240) of figures 16 and 17 generally presents a downward slope from the front face or open face of The envelope In contrast, the first extreme wall (240) of the Figure 21 presents an ascending slope towards the front face or open face of the envelope.

Figure 22 is an exemplary cartridge designed to be inserted in the envelope shown in figure 21. The front wall (272a) and the bottom wall (272b) of the cartridge are They are configured to fit comfortably in the enclosure.

Figure 23 is an enlarged sectional view (not to scale) of the bottom of the container and cartridge assembly shown in Figure 20. The front wall (272a), the back wall (272b) and a back wall (272c) of the cartridge as well like a stack of folded paper items (212). As can observed in the enlarged and expanded view, the groove (950) it has a vertical dimension (V) that is generally a multiple the thickness of a single layer, sheet or fold of the paper article (212). A dispensing address (D) is identified in general perpendicular to the envelope and cartridge assembly. If the article paper is, for example, a napkin or tissue paper attached by folds, you can see a flap or front skirt (960) extending outward from the groove (950), being  available for a user to pull it. Pulling the flap Front (960) is achieved dispensing a single item.

It should be understood that Figure 23 can also generally represent an enlarged section view (not to scale) of the bottom of the container assembly shown in Figure 18, when combined with a cartridge or a clamp paper items. The front wall (272a) of the cartridge can interpreted as corresponding to the fourth wall (224), the lower wall (272b) corresponding to the first extreme wall (240), the rear wall (272c) to the first wall (218), the groove (950) to the dispensing throat (232) and corresponding cartridge slots for the finger or thumb to the slots for the finger or thumb located on the fourth wall (224) and the First extreme wall (240). Of course, I could configure the cartridge as shown in figures 8A, 13 and / or 19, of such that cooperates with the dispensing throat (232) defined by the intersection of the fourth wall (224) and the first wall extreme (240). Thus, the following description is applicable to embodiments of the present invention that present in a manner general an open face with a dispensing slit in the cartridge (that is, they lack a dispensing throat in the envelope), as well as embodiments that include a throat of dispensed (232) defined by the intersection of the fourth wall (224) and the first extreme wall (240).

The grip of the paper article attached by folds between the lower grip point (1000) and a first point Top grip (1002) hooks two of the paper items joined by folds (for example, napkins, handkerchiefs, wipes, etc.) for dispensing. One of them presents a visible flap (960) extending from the groove (950), and the another flap (962) is still located inside the cartridge, but it is accessible through the finger slot (954). Pulling article held in the grip points (1000) and (1002) in the dispensing address (D) is achieved at one time Two folded paper items. This result is consistent. provided that the joining by folds of the articles is consistent, and the grip zones (1000) and (1002) remain accessible.

Pulling the item fastened at the points of grip (1000) and (1004) in the dispensing direction (D) is achieved Dispense four folded paper items at once. This result is consistent as long as the union by folds of the items are consistent, and the grip zones (1000) and (1004) remain accessible.

Pulling the item fastened at the points of grip (1000) and (1006) in the dispensing direction (D) is achieved Dispense six folded paper items at once. This result is consistent as long as the union by folds of the items are consistent, and the grip zones (1000) and (1006) remain accessible. The grip zone (1006) can be accessed at through the thumb slot (952). For united items by folds that have visible front folds "F_ {f}", this can be described mathematically for items joined by folds such as N = F_ {f} x 2, where N = number of items dispensed and F_ {f} = number of folds front "F_ {f}" that are between the points of Grab identified and that are grabbed by the user. The number of front folds (F_ {}} available for grip is limited, in general, only by the vertical dimension (V) and the size of the finger slots. In general terms, the "stack" of dispensed items will be found in a folded configuration, except for the initial end or flap and final. Of course, if items are dispensed one by one, They will be in an unfolded configuration.

If an unbound item is used by folds in the cartridge, the dispensing address (D) remains the same. However, there will not be a front flap as in The folded format. In general terms, the number of articles dispensed will be the same as the number of front folds caught, unless each article presents two or three folds

It will be evident to experts in the field that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope of the invention. Be It is intended that the present invention include such modifications and variations, within the scope of the claims attached.

Claims (21)

1. Container for dispensing items of individual paper (212; 412), comprising: an envelope (214) that includes a plurality of outer walls (218, 220, 222, 224) defining an inner surface (230) and an inner area (228) within said inner surface to receive a plurality of paper articles, the envelope allowing the removal of paper articles from the inner zone, pushing means (155, 246) of paper items from the inner zone in a dispensing direction (244) and, at least, a protuberance (250) that is extends from the inner surface to the inner area of the envelope; characterized in that it is also provided: a cartridge (262) inserted in the inner zone (228) of the envelope (214) to contain the plurality of paper articles (212; 412), including the cartridge a wall outer to substantially contain paper items and a dispensing opening that extends through the wall outside, the paper articles being arranged inside the cartridge to move towards the dispensing opening, being oriented paper articles inside the cartridge in such a way that extend substantially perpendicular to the direction of dispensed (244), in which the cartridge further comprises as minimum, an opening (270) extending through the wall outside, each adjacent cartridge opening being arranged to a respective bump of the bump or bumps (250), so that each protuberance extends through a respective first opening to come into contact and provide support for paper items when the cartridge is placed in the inner area of the envelope, being able to dispense paper items from the cartridge through the opening of dispensed. 2. Container according to claim 1, in the that the cartridge (262) is placed substantially vertical within the envelope (214) and said paper articles (212; 412) are move towards said dispensing opening under the force of the gravity. 3. Container according to claim 1 or 2, in which said envelope (214) comprises a plate actuated by spring (155) for pushing said paper articles (212; 412) towards said dispensing opening. 4. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge (262) includes at least one removable part (268), creating the extraction of a of said removable parts one of the openings (270) in the wall outside of the cartridge. 5. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge (262) comprises a box. 6. Container according to claim 5, in the The box is made of cardboard or paper. 7. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the bulge or protuberances (250) include curved packages (252). 8. Container according to claim 7, in the that the curved stops (252) include a plurality of grooves (254) that extend through the curved stops perpendicular to the dispensing address (244). 9. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope (214) comprises a dispensing throat (232) located in a wall exterior (218, 220, 222, 224). 10. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope (214) it comprises a dispensing throat (232) located in a first extreme wall (240). 11. Container according to claim 9 or 10, in which the envelope (214) includes a parking zone (256) next to the dispensing throat (232) for spacing and slowing down paper articles (212; 412), being arranged the protuberance or protuberances (250) in said zone of parking lot. 12. Container according to claim 11, in the that the protuberance or protuberances (250) include elements of fin (400, 402) extending parallel to the direction of dispensed (244) to provide support for paper items (212; 412). 13. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope (214) includes a door (34) that can be opened for cartridge removal (262) of the envelope. 14. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of protuberances (250) arranged in one orientation staggered on opposite walls of the envelope (214). 15. Container, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope (214) includes means (900) for retaining the cartridge (262) within the envelope 16. Container according to claim 15, in the that the retention means (900) of the cartridge are selected from between small blocks, wedges, stops, wires, anchors, clamps, pins, clamps and combinations thereof, as well such as hooks, jaws, adhesive materials and geometries of interconnection or interaction between the envelope and the cartridge. 17. Cartridge (262) of the envelope for the dispensed with individual paper articles (212, 412), for placement within the envelope (214) of the claim one; wherein the cartridge (262) is configured and sized for insertion into the inner area (228) of the envelope to contain the plurality of paper articles, characterized in that said cartridge includes an outer wall to substantially contain the paper articles and a dispensing opening that extends through the outer wall, the paper articles being disposed within the cartridge for movement towards the dispensing opening, the paper articles being oriented within the envelope such that they substantially extend perpendicular to the dispensing direction (244), the cartridge further comprising at least one opening (270) extending through the outer wall so that, when placed inside the envelope, each opening is arranged adjacent to at least a respective protuberance of the protuberance or protuberances (250), such that each protuberance extends Through a respective opening to come into contact with a plurality of paper articles when the cartridge is placed in the inner area of the envelope, the paper articles can be dispensed from the cartridge through the dispensing opening. 18. Cartridge (262) of the envelope, according to the claim 17, wherein said paper articles (212; 412) they are arranged in a substantially vertical direction when said cartridge is placed in said envelope (214), and said paper articles move towards said dispensing opening under the force of gravity. 19. Cartridge (262) of the envelope, according to the claim 17 or 18, further including at least one part removable (268) on the outer wall of the cartridge, so that, during use, the extraction of one of said parts Removable creates one of the openings (270) in the outer wall of the cartridge. 20. Cartridge (262) of the envelope, according to the claim 17, 18 or 19, wherein the cartridge comprises a box. 21. Housing cartridge (262), according to claim 20, wherein the box is made of cardboard or paper.