GB2454476A - Perforated wipes - Google Patents

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GB2454476A
GB2454476A GB0721805A GB0721805A GB2454476A GB 2454476 A GB2454476 A GB 2454476A GB 0721805 A GB0721805 A GB 0721805A GB 0721805 A GB0721805 A GB 0721805A GB 2454476 A GB2454476 A GB 2454476A
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Michael John Gordon
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Priority to GB0809089A priority patent/GB2454545B/en
Priority to GB0810833A priority patent/GB0810833D0/en
Priority to GB0812170A priority patent/GB2460881A/en
Priority to EP08846590A priority patent/EP2217119A1/en
Priority to BRPI0819264A priority patent/BRPI0819264A2/en
Priority to PCT/GB2008/051036 priority patent/WO2009060237A1/en
Priority to JP2010531593A priority patent/JP2011504380A/en
Priority to CN2008801240912A priority patent/CN101909497B/en
Priority to US12/741,944 priority patent/US8448816B2/en
Priority to KR1020107012143A priority patent/KR20100072369A/en
Priority to MX2010004958A priority patent/MX2010004958A/en
Publication of GB2454476A publication Critical patent/GB2454476A/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26F—PERFORATING; PUNCHING; CUTTING-OUT; STAMPING-OUT; SEVERING BY MEANS OTHER THAN CUTTING
    • B26F3/00—Severing by means other than cutting; Apparatus therefor
    • B26F3/002—Precutting and tensioning or breaking
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26F—PERFORATING; PUNCHING; CUTTING-OUT; STAMPING-OUT; SEVERING BY MEANS OTHER THAN CUTTING
    • B26F3/00—Severing by means other than cutting; Apparatus therefor
    • B26F3/02—Tearing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D3/00—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26F—PERFORATING; PUNCHING; CUTTING-OUT; STAMPING-OUT; SEVERING BY MEANS OTHER THAN CUTTING
    • B26F1/00—Perforating; Punching; Cutting-out; Stamping-out; Apparatus therefor
    • B26F1/18—Perforating by slitting, i.e. forming cuts closed at their ends without removal of material

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Abstract

The wipes 1 are formed from a continuous length of material 2 with parallel side edges 2A,2B having a leading end 3A and a trailing end 3B. Ruputurable lines 4 are spaced along the length of material separating each wipe 1. The tear lines 4 extend from a point 5A on one first side edge 2A to a point 5B on the other second side edge 2B. Preferably, the perforated lines 4 are angled relative to the sides 2A 2B. Each tear line 4 preferably comprises a series of slots 6A-6F which get progressively shorter or less frequent. Therefore, each rupturable line 4 is more easily ruptured adjacent the second side edge 2B than the first side edge 2A. Preferably the dry-wipes or wet-wipes comprise optionally impregnated, non-woven fabrics.

Description

Title: Wipes The present invention relates to wipes.
Wipes are usually formed from a continuous length of impregnated non-woven fabric with parallel side edges, and lines of rupturable perforations equally spaced along the length of the fabric with each line normal to and spanning the width of fabric between the side edges. Each wipe is thus formed between lines of perforations.
Such wipes are often packaged in a tub and dispensed through a tub aperture. As a wipe is drawn through the aperture the perforations rupture so separating an individual wipe from the rest of the length of wipes, and the leading edge of the next wipe is left projecting through the aperture to be pulled out of the tub when the next wipe is to be used.
A problem with such wipes is that the perforations between wipes can rupture before the leading edge of the next wipe is left projecting through the aperture, so a user cannot withdraw another wipes without opening the tub and feeding the next wipe through the aperture. Alternatively the perforations rupture just as the leading edge of the next wipe projects through the aperture, but there is insufficient length of the leading edge to be grasped to withdraw the next wipe.
The invention seeks to provide a solution to this problem.
According to the present invention there is provided wipes formed from a continuous length of material with parallel side edges having a leading end and a trailing end, and ruputurable lines spaced along the length of material separating each wipe, said rupturable lines extending from a point on one first side edge to a point on the other second side edge, and each rupturable line being more easily ruptured adjacent the second side edge than the first side edge.
Preferably the point on the other second side edge is further towards the trailing end.
Preferably in use, when a rupture is initiated at the second side edge, the rupturable line continues to rupture towards the first side edge.
Preferably each rupturable line is progressively more difficult to rupture along its length from the second side edge to the first side edge.
Preferably the material is a non-woven fabric. The material may be impregnated. The wipes may be wet or dry.
Preferably the rupturable lines are formed from apertures or slots in the material. In one embodiment slots are provided and the slots are longer adjacent the second side edge. In another embodiment apertures are provided and the apertures are greater in frequency adjacent the second side edge.
Preferably the rupturable lines are straight lines.
The invention also extends to a container of wipes as defined above adapted to be dispensed through a container aperture. Preferably each rupturable line ruptures only when a point on the other second side edge emerges from the container aperture, whereby when one wipe is removed by rupturing the line between it and the next wipe, the leading edge of the next wipe extends out of the aperture.
The container of wipes may be of the type described in patent application nos GB 0710596.8 and GBO6 17067.4, the contents of which are hereby incorporated herein.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows a plan view of wipes, and Figure 2 shows a wipe separating from the leading edge of a wipe emerging through a tub aperture.
Referring to Figure 1 there are shown wipes I formed from a continuous length of material 2 with parallel first and second side edges 2A,2B having a leading end 3A and a trailing end 3B.
Ruputurable straight lines 4 in material 2 are spaced along the length of material separating each wipe 1. Each rupturable line extends from a point 5A on first side 2A edge to a point 5B on the other second side edge 2B further towards the trailing end.
As shown, each line 4 is formed from slots 6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F which progressively reduce in length so that slot 6A is the longest and slot 6F the shortest. Each line 4 is thus more easily ruptured adjacent the second side edge 2B than the first side edge 2A, and each line 4 is progressively more difficult to rupture along its length from the second side edge to the first side edge.
The wipes I may be formed of any suitable material, such as a non-woven fabric or paper, and may be impregnated as is well know in the art. The wipes may be wet or dry.
Referring now to Figure 2, there is shown a tub 10 housing and dispensing wipes 1 of the type shown in Figure 1 through a nozzle or aperture 11.
As the first wipe I is withdrawn from the nozzle, it pulls with it the next second wipe until the point 5B on second edge 2B emerges out of the nozzle. The friction of the nozzle is not great enough such that the rupturable line 4 starts to rupture adjacent point 5A, but is great enough to cause the onset of ruptures at point SB. Once started, the rupturable line continues to rupture back towards the first side edge. When the first wipe has separated from the next second wipe, the leading edge of the next wipe to be withdrawn extends fully out of the aperture so it can be gripped easily.
The invention may take a form different to that specifically described above. Instead of slots of varying length, uniform apertures could be provided which are greater in frequency adjacent the second side edge. Instead of the lines 4 being straight lines, they could be other shapes such as curved lines. Also the straight lines could be normal to the side edges rather than angled.
Further modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (15)

1. Wipes formed from a continuous length of material with parallel side edges having a leading end and a trailing end, and ruputurable lines spaced along the length of material separating each wipe, said rupturable lines extending from a point on one first side edge to a point on the other second side edge, and each rupturable line being more easily ruptured adjacent the second side edge than the first side edge.
2. Wipes according to claim 1, wherein the point on the other second side edge is further towards the trailing end.
3. Wipes according to claim I or 2, wherein in use, when a rupture is initiated at the second side edge, the rupturable line continues to rupture towards the first side edge.
4. Wipes according to any preceding claim, wherein each rupturable line is progressively more difficult to rupture along its length from the second side edge to the first side edge.
5. Wipes according to any preceding claim, wherein the material is a non-woven fabric.
6. Wipes according to any preceding claim, wherein the material is impregnated.
7. Wipes according to any preceding claim, wherein the wipes are wet or dry.
8. Wipes according to any preceding claim, wherein the rupturable lines are formed from apertures or slots in the material.
9. Wipes according to claim 8, wherein slots are provided and the slots are longer adjacent the second side edge.
10. Wipes according to claim 8, wherein apertures are provided and the apertures are greater in frequency adjacent the second side edge.
I I. Wipes according to any preceding claim, wherein the rupturable lines are straight lines.
12. A container of wipes according to any preceding claim, said wipes being dispensed through a container aperture.
13. A container of wipes according to claim 12, wherein each rupturable line ruptures only when a point on the other second side edge emerges from the container aperture, whereby when one wipe is removed by rupturing the line between it and the next wipe, the leading edge of the next wipe extends out of the aperture.
14. Wipes substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
15. A container of wipes substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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Priority Applications (12)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0721805A GB2454476A (en) 2007-11-07 2007-11-07 Perforated wipes
GB0809089A GB2454545B (en) 2007-11-07 2008-05-20 Wipes
GB0810833A GB0810833D0 (en) 2007-11-07 2008-06-13 Receptacle and waste bag
GB0812170A GB2460881A (en) 2007-11-07 2008-07-03 A refuse receptacle
MX2010004958A MX2010004958A (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 Wipes.
PCT/GB2008/051036 WO2009060237A1 (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 Wipes
BRPI0819264A BRPI0819264A2 (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 wipes and tissue container
EP08846590A EP2217119A1 (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 Wipes
JP2010531593A JP2011504380A (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 wipe
CN2008801240912A CN101909497B (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 Wipes
US12/741,944 US8448816B2 (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 Wipes
KR1020107012143A KR20100072369A (en) 2007-11-07 2008-11-06 Wipes

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GB0810833A Ceased GB0810833D0 (en) 2007-11-07 2008-06-13 Receptacle and waste bag
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GB0812170A Withdrawn GB2460881A (en) 2007-11-07 2008-07-03 A refuse receptacle

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