ES2909498A1 - Wipe device and method for dispensing hot wet wipes (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

A wipe device is shown to dispense hot wet wipes. The wipe device includes a configured wipe dispensing structure to allow the user to remove a humid wipe, a configured wipe housing, an evaporation device unit located in relation to the wipe housing, a water container connected to the evaporation device unit and an additive housing connected to the evaporation device unit, where the evaporation device unit unit It is configured to moisten the dry wipes by vaporizing a combination of water from the water container and an additive housing additive for a defined event. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Wipes device and method for dispensing hot wet wipes

technical field

This description refers to cleaning products and, in particular, to devices for dispensing wet wipes.

State of the art

Wipes, such as baby wipes, are pre-moistened or soaked and then packaged for sale. As such, the shelf life or longevity is limited. In addition, a variety of chemicals, preservatives, and the like are used to keep wipes moist.

Summary of the invention

Methods and devices for dispensing wet wipes are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a wipe device includes a wipe dispensing structure configured to allow a user to remove a wet wipe, a wipe housing configured to contain dry wipes, wherein the wet wipe is accessible through the dispensing structure of wipes, an evaporation device unit positioned in relation to the wipes housing, a water container connected to the evaporation device unit and an additive housing connected to the evaporation device unit, where the device unit Evaporation is set to moisten dry wipes by vaporizing a combination of water from the water reservoir and an additive from the additive housing for a defined event.

Description of the figures

The description is best understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures which are incorporated and therefore constitute a part of this specification. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various Features in the drawings are not to scale. Rather, the dimensions of the various traits are arbitrarily enlarged or reduced for clarity.

Fig. 1 is an example of a block diagram of a device for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments.

Figure 2 is a view of a package of dry wipes and a cartridge according to the embodiments.

Figure 3 is an example of the dry wipes cartridge of the figure. 2 according to embodiments.

Figure 4 is a side view of the dry wipes cartridge of Figure 3 according to the embodiments.

Figure 5 is an example of a device for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments.

Figure 6 is a partial side view of an additive housing for the device of Figure 5 according to the embodiments.

Figures 7A-7C are exploded views of the additive housing for the device of Figure 5 according to the embodiments.

Figures 8A-8B are views of an additive bag in relation to the additive housing of Figure 5 according to the embodiments.

Fig. 9 is a view of a water container for the device of Fig. 5 according to the embodiments.

Fig. 10 is a view of the water container of Fig. 9 with respect to placement in the device of Fig. 5 according to the embodiments.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of the device of Figure 5 with the cover removed according to the embodiments.

Figure 12A is a side view of the device of Figure 5 with the wet wipe being removed according to the embodiments.

Figure 12B is a top view of Figure 12A with the wet wipe being removed according to the embodiments.

Figs. 13A-13D are views of the use of the device of Fig. 5 according to the embodiments.

Fig. 14 is an example of a device for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments.

Figures 15A-15B are examples of a dry wipes cartridge for the device of Figure 14 according to the embodiments.

Figures 16A-16C are examples of placement of a dry wipes cartridge in the device of Figure 14 according to the embodiments.

Figures 17A-17D are examples of an additive and the placement of the additive in the device of Figure 14 according to the embodiments.

Figures 18A-18B are arrangement views of the device of Figure 14 for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments.

Figs. 19A-19E are views of the use of the device of Fig. 14 according to the embodiments.

Figure 20 is an example of a device for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments.

Figure 21 is an example of a dry wipes cartridge for the device of Figure 20 according to the embodiments.

Figure 22 is an example of a dry wipes cartridge for the device of Figure 20 according to the embodiments.

Figures 23A-23D are examples of an additive and the placement of the additive in the device of Figure 20 according to the embodiments.

Figures 24A-24B are views of the use of the device of Figure 20 for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments.

Figs. 25A-25E are views of the use of the device of Fig. 20 according to the embodiments.

Detailed description

The figures and descriptions provided herein may be simplified to illustrate aspects of the described embodiments that are relevant to a clear understanding of the devices, processes, machines, fabrication, and/or compositions of matter disclosed herein, while other aspects that may be found in similar typical devices, systems, compositions, and methods are deleted for clarity. Those of ordinary skill may thus recognize that other elements and/or steps may be desirable or necessary to implement the devices, systems, compositions, and methods described herein. However, because such elements and steps are well known in the art, and because they do not facilitate a better understanding of the disclosed embodiments, a discussion of such elements and steps may not be provided here. However, this disclosure is deemed to inherently include all such elements, variations and modifications of the described aspects that would be known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant state of the art in light of the present discussion.

Embodiments are provided throughout the text so that this disclosure is sufficiently complete and fully conveys the scope of the disclosed embodiments to those skilled in the art. Numerous specific details, as examples of specific aspects, devices, and methods, are set forth to provide a complete understanding of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that certain specific details disclosed need not be used, and that the exemplary embodiments may be embodied in different ways. As such, the model exemplary embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing certain embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. For example, as used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprise", "comprising", "including" and "having" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of declared features, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more characteristics, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups of these.

Accordingly, the steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as necessarily requiring their respective performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as a preferred or required order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed instead of or in conjunction with the disclosed aspects.

Furthermore, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, steps or aspects, these elements, steps or aspects should not be limited by these terms. These terms can only be used to distinguish one item or aspect from another. Thus, terms like "first", "second" and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply sequence or order unless the context clearly indicates. Thus, a first element, passage, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be referred to as a second element, passage, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the disclosure.

Non-limiting embodiments described herein are with respect to devices for dispensing wet wipes. These packages can be modified for a variety of applications and uses while remaining within the spirit and scope of the claims. The exemplary embodiments and variations described herein, and/or shown in the drawings, are presented by way of example only and are not limiting in scope and spirit. The descriptions described herein may be applicable to all embodiments of the device and methods of manufacturing the devices.

Embodiments of devices for dispensing wet wipes are disclosed herein. The embodiments shown are illustrative and other embodiments are within the scope of the specifications and statements described herein. For illustrative purposes, certain aspects, features, and the like are described with respect to the embodiments. These aspects, features, and the like are appropriately applicable and interchangeable with other embodiments described herein.

In embodiments, a smart wipe device provides a mechanism for wetting dry wipes. Dry wipes can be scented with a variety of fragrances, conditioners, oils, and/or other additives (collectively "additives") depending on the application. The additives can be supplied in a variety of forms including, but not limited to, liquid capsules, granules, and the like. The additive is mixed with water and sprayed for application to wet wipes. The wetting or vaporization of the dry wipes can be activated by opening the lid of the smart wipes device, pressing a button on the smart wipes device, removing a wipe from the device, or other similar mechanisms. In embodiments, a device may be connected evaporation to sensors or actuators to initiate vaporization or wetting of a dry wipe.

Fig. 1 is an example of a block diagram of a smart wipe device 1000 for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments. The smart wipe device 1000 may include, among other things, a wipe dispensing structure and mechanism 1100, a replaceable wipe housing 1200, a vaporization mechanism 1250, an evaporation device 1300, a power module 1400, and a water container 1500. In embodiments, smart wipes device 1000 may include an additive housing 1600. In embodiments, smart wipes device 1000 may include sensors 1700. In embodiments, smart wipes device 1000 may include a controller 1800. In embodiments, smart wiper device 1000 may include a user interface 1900. In embodiments, smart wiper device 1000 may include combinations of any of the foregoing. In embodiments, some of the wipe distribution mechanisms and structures 1100, replaceable wipe housing 1200, vaporization mechanism 1250, evaporation device 1300, power module 1400, water container 1500, additives 1600, sensors 1700, controller 1800, and user interface 1900 may be integrated with the other elements.

The wipe dispensing structure and mechanism 1100 is structured to allow the user to remove, tear off, or otherwise obtain a wet wipe, hot wet wipe, or the like from the smart wipe device 1000.

The replaceable wipes housing 1200 is structured to contain dry wipes in a variety of forms, including a prefilled pack, a roll, a stack of wipes, and the like.

Vaporizing mechanism 1250 is structured to apply vaporized water and additive to a dry wipe. In embodiments, the vaporizer mechanism 1250 is a ring vaporizer, a plurality of vapor nozzles and tubes, and the like. Evaporation device 1300 may be heating coils, ultrasonic transducers, heating pads, heating elements, or the like that vaporize water and additive into the vaporizer mechanism 1250. In embodiments, vaporization mechanism 1250 and evaporation device 1300 are integrated and may be referred to as an evaporation device unit. In embodiments, the vaporization mechanism 1250, the evaporation device 1300, or the evaporation device unit may be one or more atomizer piezoelectric transducers in the form of or nozzles or ejectors that are configured or structured with respect to the smart wipe device. 1000 as described here. For example, an ejector or nozzle has a perforated metal layer bonded to a piezoelectric ceramic layer. When power is applied to the piezoelectric layer, it vibrates at a very high frequency, creating droplets and a vacuum-like effect that draws liquid through the perforated layer, essentially atomizing it into a vapor like mist. In embodiments, a sponge layer, capillary tubes, other similar mechanisms, and combinations thereof may be used to provide or facilitate the introduction of a mixed water-additive solution.

Power module 1400 powers smart wiper device 1000 and the items it contains. Power module 1400 may be a battery, configured to be plugged in, or a combination thereof.

Water container 1500 is structured to hold water and mate with smart wipes device 1000. Water container 1500 may include a valve to release water to evaporation device 1300. Water container 1500 may include alignment structures to guide adjustment in the smart wiper device 1000. In embodiments, the water container 1500 is transparent.

Additive housing 1600 is structured to retain and release through a valve an additive to evaporation device 1300. In embodiments, additive housing 1600 is transparent.

Sensors 1700 may be lid sensors, lid actuators, button sensors, button actuators, and the like, configured to detect whether a lid or top of the smart wiper device 1000 is being opened, pressed, selected, actuated a button and the like, and if so, to start the vaporization of a dry wipe. The 1700 sensors can be deployed in the 1000 smart wiper device. In embodiments, the sensors 1700 may be integrated into elements of the smart wipe device 1000 as described herein. In embodiments, sensors 1700 may be embedded in an outer surface of smart wiper device 1000.

Controller 1800 may control the operation of intelligent wiper device 1000 and the items it contains, based on predetermined settings, sensor input, and the like. In embodiments, controller 1800 may be controlled or configured by an application on a user device through wireless communications.

User interface 1900 may be used by a user to configure smart wiper 1000, controller 1800, and the like, view notifications from smart wiper 1000, and the like.

Operationally, a package of dry wipes is placed, inserted, or otherwise placed in the smart wipes device 1000. Water is added to the water container 1500, which is then placed in the smart wipes device 1000. an additive to the 1500 water container or additive housing, as applicable. The evaporation device and vaporization mechanism apply vaporized water and additive to at least one dry wipe, based on the configuration of the smart wipe device 1000, input or trigger received by the sensors 1700 due to the user pressing a button. button, open and/or close the lid or cover, remove a wet wipe, or a combination of actions and inputs.

Figure 2 is a view of a package of dry wipes 2000 and an automated accessory or cartridge 2100 according to the embodiments. The automated accessory or cartridge 2100 is placed in the dry wipes package 2000 to form a wipes cartridge 2200. Figure 3 is a perspective side view of the dry wipes cartridge 2200 according to the embodiments. FIG. 4 is a partial side view of dry wipes cartridge 2200. Automated attachment or cartridge 2100 includes a base 2110 with a pair of wings 2120 and 2130. Automated attachment or cartridge 2100 includes a tab or ring 2140 for opening lid 2150, both disposed on base 2110. Automated fixture or cartridge 2100 includes guides 2160 and 2170 disposed on base 2110 for placement in a mounting device.

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smart wipes as shown in Figure 5. The base 2110 is positioned in the center of the wet wipes package 2000 and the pair of wings 2120 and 2130 close around the wipes package 2000. In embodiments, the center point of the package of wipes 2000 may be indicated by a perforated line on the package of wipes 2000 as shown for example in Figure 15A.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of an example of a device 5000 for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments. Device 5000 includes some or all of the elements and/or components of Figure 1.

The device 5000 includes a housing 5100 that includes a lid 5110, an additive housing 5120, and a water housing 5130. As shown, the dry wipes cartridge 5200 is already inserted into the lid 5110 as described herein. An additive bag, pack, or container 5500 can be inserted into the additive housing 5120. A water container 5600 can be placed in the water housing 5130. Figure 6 is a partial side view of the additive housing 5120 for the device. 5000 of Fig. 5 according to the embodiments. Figures 7A-7C are exploded views of the additive housing 5120 for the device 5000 of Figure 5 according to the embodiments. Figure 7A is a perspective view of the additive housing 5120 showing a valve mechanism 5122 that allows entry of an additive to an evaporation device in the device 5000. Figure 7B is a side view and Figure 7C is a top view.

Figures 8A-8B are views of the additive bag 5500 in relation to the additive housing 5120 of Figure 5 according to the embodiments. The 5500 Additive Bag is integrated into the 5120 Additive Housing by a push system, which allows the 5500 Additive Bag to be easily attached and removed from the 5120 Additive Housing. As described, the 5500 Additive Bag includes the mechanism 5510 valve mechanism that allows dosing of the additive to the 5000 device. The 5510 valve mechanism can be connected to the 5122 valve mechanism, which also includes the 5124 tube connected to an evaporation device such as the 1300 evaporation device. accomplishments, the bag of 5500 additive bag is transparent so that a user can determine the amount of additive remaining in the 5500 additive bag.

Figure 9 is a view of the water container 5600 for the device 5000 of Figure 5 according to the embodiments. Figure 10 is a view of the water container 5600 of Figure 9 with respect to placement in the water housing 5130 of the device 5000 of Figure 5 according to the embodiments. The water container 5600 includes an opening 5610 for filling the water container 5600 with water, a grip area or tab 5620 for removing and placing the water container 5600 in the water housing 5130, and a valve mechanism 5700 that allows water to flow to an evaporation device such as evaporation device 1300. Water housing 5130 includes a valve mechanism 5132 and tube 5134 connected to the evaporation device such as evaporation device 1300. When water container 5600 is Placed in the 5130 water housing, the 5700 valve mechanism engages the 5132 mechanism to allow water to flow to the evaporation device such as the 1300 evaporation device.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of the device 5000 of Figure 5 without a dry wipes cartridge in the lid 5110 according to the embodiments. Figure 12A is a side view of the device 5000 of Figure 5 with a wipe removed in accordance with the embodiments. Figure 12B is an enlarged top view of the device 5000 of Figure 12A. Lid 5110 includes ring misting device 5700 which is connected to water container 5600 via valve mechanism 5700, valve mechanism 5132, and tubing 5134, and to additive bag 5500 via valve mechanism. valve 5510, valve mechanism 5122, and tubing 5124. Ring spray device 5700 surrounds an opening 2160 created when lid 2150 is open and through which a user can remove wipes. Ring misting device 5700 includes a plurality of nozzles 5710 through which additive-mixed water vapor is emitted to moisten a wipe as a user pulls. In embodiments, sensors and actuators, such as 1700, may be deployed to detect whether lid 2150 is being opened, whether a wipe is being removed, or the like, so that the wipe is moistened as the wipes cartridge is pulled. In embodiments, the ring vaporization device 5700 may include the evaporation device and the vaporization mechanism. cap 5110 includes a pair of side portions 5112 and 5114 connected to ring spray device 5700, which together support the cartridge of wipes.

Figures 13A-13D are views of the device 5000 in use with the wet wipes cartridge 2200 according to the embodiments. A user opens lid 5110 to insert wipe cartridge 2200 into and under lid 5110 as shown in FIG. 12A. The user fills the water container 5600 with water and places the water container 5600 in the water housing 5130. The user pushes the additive bag 5500 into the additive cover 5120. The user opens the lid 2150 and the dispensing device The 5700 ring steamer moistens and heats a 13000 wipe as it is removed from the 2200 wipe cartridge.

Fig. 14 is an example of a device 14000 for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments. Device 14000 includes some or all of the elements and/or components of Figure 1. Device 14000 includes a housing 14100 that includes a lid 14110 and a water housing 14120. A water container can be placed in water housing 14120. 14200. 2. The 14200 water container has a 14210 socket structure for the placement of a 14300 additive capsule.

Figures 15A-15B are examples of a dry wipes cartridge 15000 for the device 14000 of Figure 14 according to the embodiments. The 15000 wipes cartridge includes a perforated line 15100 to open the 15000 wipes cartridge. In this case, the 15000 wipes cartridge is opened to access the 15200 dry wipes.

Figures 16A-16C are examples of the placement of the wipes 15200 in the device 14000 of Figure 14 according to the embodiments. The device 14000 includes a wipes container 16000 configured to hold and retain the wipes 15100 in the wipes container 16000, a wipes container cover 16100, a lid locking mechanism 16200, and a rotation mechanism 16300 for rotating the wiper. wipes container 16000 within device 14000 when a lid of device 14000 is opened and closed. Wipes container lid 16100 includes an opening 16110 for removing a wet wipe. Operationally, after the 15200 wipes are placed in the 16000 wipes container, the 16000 wipes container rotates to face an evaporation device unit when the lid of the 14000 device is closed.

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the lid is opened again, the wipes container 16000 faces an opening caused by the opening of the lid so that the user can remove a hot wet wipe.

Figures 17A-17D are examples of an additive and the placement of the additive in the device 14000 of Figure 14 according to the embodiments. Figure 17A shows an example of an additive capsule 17000. The additive capsule 17000 has a retaining cap 17100, a tube, a syringe tube, a capillary tube or the like 17200 configured to continuously drip an amount of an additive 17300 into a 17500 water container, and a 17400 cap connected to the 17200 tube to prevent leakage of the 17300 additive. The 17000 additive capsule is transparent so that the user can see the amount of the 17300 additive. Operationally, the 17400 cap is removed from the 17000 additive capsule and is placed on a 17600 latch frame in the 17500 water container. The 17600 latch frame is also used to fill the 17500 water container with water. The 17500 water container includes guides on a base for placement and removal of the 14000 device. Placing the 17000 additive capsule in the 17600 water container results in a mixed combination of water and 17700 additive in the 17500 water container. .

Figures 18A-18B are layout views of device 14000 of FIG. 14 for dispensing wet wipes in accordance with the embodiments. Figure 18A is an arrangement view and Figure 18B is a side layout view of device 14000 collectively showing water container 14200 with additive capsule 14300, wipes container 16000, wipes 15100, and a unit. The 18000 evaporation device unit connected to the 14200 water container via a value and 18100 tube. The 18000 evaporation device unit includes a 18200 sponge surrounded by a 18300 heating element. The 18300 heating element includes 18310 ejectors for vaporization of the combination of water and additive and wet wipes 15100.

Figures 19A-19E are views of the use of the device 14000 of Figure 14 according to the embodiments. A user opens lid 14120 and lid latch 16200 to insert wipes 15100 into wipes container 16000. Water container 14200 is filled with water and placed in water housing 14120. The additive capsule 14300 is placed on the latch frame 14210. The wipes container 16000 rotates by closing the lid 14120 to a wetting position. When a user opens the lid 14120 to get a wet wipe, the wipe container 16000 rotates back to a wipe fill or wipe position.

Fig. 20 is an example of a device for dispensing 20,000 wet wipes according to the embodiments. Device 20000 includes some or all of the elements and/or components of Figure 1. Device 20000 includes a housing 20100 that includes a side cover 20110, a water housing 20120, and a wipe removal frame 20130. 20120 water shell can be placed a 20200 water container.

Figure 21 is an example of a wet wipes cartridge 21000 for the device 20000 of Figure 20 according to the embodiments. The 21000 wipes cartridge includes a 21100 wipes roll and a 21200 wipes roll holder. The 21200 wipes roll holder includes a 21210 tear mechanism for tearing a wipe from the 21100 wipes roll when the wipe is passed through of the 20130 wipe extraction structure.

Figure 22 is an example of a dry wipes cartridge 22000 for the device 20000 of Figure 20 according to the embodiments. The 22000 Wipes Cartridge includes a 22100 Dry Wipes Roll and a 22200 Wipes Roll Holder. The 22200 Wipes Roll Holder includes a 22210 Tear Mechanism for tearing a wipe from the 22100 Wipes Roll as the wipe passes through of the wipe removal structure 20130. The wipe roll holder 22200 includes a guide and retention mechanism 22220 configured to guide and hold the wipe cartridge 22000 in the device 20000 as shown in Figure 24.

Figures 23A-23D are examples of an additive and the placement of the additive in the device of Figure 20 according to the embodiments. Figure 23A shows a 23000 bottle of 23100 additive pellets. Figure 23B shows a 23200 water container in a placement/removal process of the 20000 device. The 23200 water container is structured as described herein for placement and removal of device 20000. Water 23300 and additive pellets 23100 can be placed in water container 23200 as shown in Figures 23C and 23D.

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Figures 24A-24B are views of the arrangement of the device 20000 of Figure 20 for dispensing wet wipes according to the embodiments. Figure 24A is an arrangement view and Figure 24B is a side view of the 20000 device layout with the side cover 20110 open, together showing an evaporation device unit 24000 and a cartridge retention mechanism. 24100 wipes cartridge to hold the 22000 wipes cartridge. For example, the 24100 wipes cartridge retention mechanism may engage the 22220 guide and retention mechanism to hold and retain the 22000 wipes cartridge within the evaporator unit. 24000 of the 20000 device. The 24000 evaporation device unit is a cylindrical evaporation device and vaporization mechanism that includes a plurality of nozzles or ejectors 24010 for wetting wipes. The evaporation device unit 24000 is connected to the water container via valves and tubing, as described herein. The 24000 evaporation device unit is structured to match the 20130 wipe removal structure.

Figures 25A-25E are views of the use of the device 20000 of Figure 20 according to the embodiments. A user opens the 20110 side cover and inserts the 22000 wipes cartridge into the 20000 device and partially surrounded by the 24000 evaporation unit. The 20200 water container is filled with water and 23100 additive pellets and placed in the water housing. 20120. The 24000 evaporation device unit wets an outer layer of the wipes in the 22000 wipes cartridge based on device configuration, sensors and actuators, and the like, as described herein. The user removes a wet wipe 25000 by pulling the wipe 25000 through the wipe removal structure 20130, where the wipe 25000 is torn from the wipes cartridge 22000 via the tear mechanism 21210.

In general, the wipes device includes a wipes dispensing structure configured to allow the user to remove a wet wipe, a wipes housing configured to hold dry wipes, wherein the wet wipe is accessible through the dispensing structure dispensing wipes, an evaporation device unit positioned relative to the wipes housing, a water container connected to the unit

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of the evaporation device and an additive housing connected to the evaporation device unit, where the evaporation device unit is configured to wet dry wipes by vaporizing a combination of water from the water container and an additive from the housing of additives for a defined event. In embodiments, the wipe dispensing structure and wipe housing is a cartridge configured to hold a wipe pack containing dry wipes, the cartridge comprising a cap located over a perforation line in the wipe pack and configured to allow the user to remove the wet wipe. In embodiments, the evaporation device unit is a ring steamer located above the cartridge and configured to wet a dry wipe as the user passes the dry wipe through the ring steamer. In embodiments, the ring vaporizer includes a plurality of nozzles or ejectors surrounding the opening created by opening the cartridge lid. In the embodiments, an additive bag is connected to the additive housing, and the water container and the additive housing are connected to the evaporation device unit through valves and tubes. In embodiments, the wipe dispensing structure is a device cover and a wipe housing cover. In embodiments, the wipe dispensing structure is a device cover and a wipe housing cover. In embodiments, the wipes housing is rotatably connected to a wipes device housing, and where the wipes housing is in a humidifying position when the device cover goes to a closed position and in a holding position. access to wipes when the lid of the device goes to an open position. In embodiments, the water container includes the additive housing and an additive capsule configured to be attached to the water container. In embodiments, the additive capsule is configured to drip an additive into the water container. In embodiments, the evaporation device unit further includes a sponge connected to the water container via a valve and tube for absorbing a combination of water and additive, and a heating element configured to heat the sponge and moisten dry wipes via a heating element. plurality of ejectors or nozzles when the wipes housing is in the moistening position. In embodiments, the evaporation device unit further includes a sponge. In embodiments, the wipe dispensing structure is an opening in a wiper device housing and a tearing mechanism in the wiper housing. In embodiments, the wipe holder is a roll holder and a retaining mechanism in a holder of the wipe device, the holder

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roll holder holding dry wipes in a roll configuration and further comprising the tearing mechanism. In embodiments, the evaporation device unit is a cylindrical evaporation unit including a plurality of ejectors or nozzles, the evaporation device unit partially surrounding an inserted roll holder configured to wet an outer layer of wipes on the holder. of roll. In embodiments, the additive housing is the water container and the additive is an additive granule that dissolves in the water.

In general, a method for dispensing heated wet wipes includes inserting dry wipes into a wipes device, placing a water container filled with water in the wipes devices, adding an additive to combine with the water in the container of water, wetting dry wipes by vaporizing a combined solution of water and additive in a defined event, and removing a hot wet wipe from the wiper device. In embodiments, the method further includes connecting a cartridge to the dry wipes prior to their insertion into the wiper device. In embodiments, wetting further includes ring vaporization of the combined water and additive solution and wetting of a dry wipe while removing the dry wipe from the wiper device. In embodiments, the method further includes rotating the dry wipes toward an evaporation device unit after the insertion of the dry wipes is complete. In embodiments, the method further includes rotating the wet wipes toward an opening when a lid is opened to initiate extraction.

The construction and arrangement of the methods, as shown in the various embodiments, are illustrative only. Although only a few exemplary embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (for example, variations in the sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes, and proportions of the various elements, parameter values, mounting arrangements, usage, etc.). of materials and components, colors, orientations, etc.). For example, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise modified and the nature or number of elements or discrete positions may be altered or varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. The order or sequence of any process or method step may be modified or resequenced according to alternate embodiments. Other substitutions may be made

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modifications, changes and omissions in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

Although the figures or description may show a specific order of the method steps, the order of the steps may differ from what is depicted. Furthermore, two or more steps may be performed simultaneously or partially coincidentally. Such variation will depend on the software and hardware systems chosen and the choice of the designer. All such variations are within the scope of the disclosure. Also, software implementations could be done with standard programming techniques with rule-based logic and other logic to accomplish the various connection steps, processing steps, comparison steps, and decision steps.

While the disclosure has been described in connection with certain exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not to be limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but rather is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of this disclosure. the appended claims, which shall be given the broadest possible interpretation to cover all modifications and equivalent constructions permitted by law.

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Claims (20)

1. Wipes device comprising: a wipe dispensing structure configured to allow a user to remove a wet wipe; a wipes box configured to store the dry wipes, in which the wet wipe is accessible through the wipes dispensing structure; an evaporation device unit positioned relative to the wiper housing; a water container connected to the evaporation device unit; Y an additive housing connected to the evaporation device unit, wherein the evaporation device unit is configured to wet dry wipes by vaporizing a combination of water from the water container and an additive from the additive housing for a defined event. 2. The wipe device of claim 1, wherein the wipe dispensing structure and wipe housing is a cartridge configured to hold a wipe pack containing the dry wipes, the cartridge comprising a lid located on a perforation line on the wipes package and configured to allow the user to remove the wet wipe. The wipe device of claim 2, wherein the evaporation device unit is a ring steamer positioned above the cartridge and configured to wet a dry wipe as the user passes the dry wipe through the ring steamer. 4. Wipes device according to claim 3, wherein the ring steamer includes a plurality of nozzles or ejectors circumscribing the opening created by opening the two cartridge cap. 5.

Wipe device according to claim 4, wherein an additive bag is connected to the additive housing, and the water container and the additive housing are connected to the evaporation device unit by means of valves and tubes. The wipe device of claim 1, wherein the wipe dispensing structure is a device cover and a wipe housing cover. The wipe device of claim 6, wherein the wipe dispensing structure is a device cover and a wipe housing cover. The wiper device according to claim 7, wherein the wiper housing is rotatably connected to a wiper device housing, and wherein the wiper housing is in a moistening position when the cover of the device goes to a closed position and is in a wipes access position when the lid of the device goes to an open position. The wipe device according to claim 8, wherein the water container includes the additive housing and an additive capsule is configured to be attached to the water container. 10. The wipe device of claim 9, wherein the additive capsule is configured to drip an additive into the water container. The wipe device of claim 9, wherein the evaporation device unit further comprises: a sponge connected to the water container by means of a valve and a tube to absorb a water-additive combination; Y a heating element configured to heat the sponge and moisten the dry wipes by means of a plurality of ejectors or nozzles when the housing of the wipes wipes is in the moistening position. The wiper device of claim 1, wherein the wiper dispensing structure is an opening in a housing of the wiper device and a tear mechanism in the wiper housing. 13. The wipes device of claim 12, wherein the wipes holder is a roll holder and a retention mechanism in a holder of the wipes device, the roll holder holding dry wipes in a configuration roll and also comprising the tearing mechanism. Wipes device according to claim 13, wherein the evaporation device unit is a cylindrical evaporation unit including a plurality of ejectors or nozzles, the evaporation device unit partially surrounds an inserted roll holder and is configured to wet an outer layer of wipes on the roll holder. 15. The wiper device of claim 14, wherein the additive housing is the water container and the additive is a water-dissolving additive pellet. 16. Method for dispensing hot wet wipes, the method comprising: insert dry wipes into a wipes device; place a water container filled with water on the wipes device; add an additive to combine with the water in the water container; wetting dry wipes by vaporizing a combined solution of water and additive in a defined event; Y remove a warm, wet wipe from the wipes device. 17. The method of dispensing hot wet wipes according to claim 16, further comprising connecting a cartridge to the dry wipes prior to inserting them into the wiper device. The method of dispensing heated wet wipes according to claim 16, wherein the wetting further comprises ring-foaming the combined solution of water and additives and wetting a dry wipe upon removal from the wiper device. 19. A method for dispensing hot wet wipes according to claim 16, further comprising rotating the dry wipes toward an evaporation device unit after completion of inserting the dry wipes. 20. A method for dispensing heated wet wipes according to claim 19, further comprising rotating wet wipes toward an opening when a lid is opened to initiate removal. two