Container suitable for dispensing wet wipes

Abstract

This invention relates to containers suitable for dispensing wipes comprising a dispensing opening that extends over more than one side.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A rigid container comprising a top, and side walls, and having a dispensing opening extending over the top and at least one side wall.  
     
     
         2 . A container according to  claim 1  wherein the dispensing opening is covered by a sealing flap.  
     
     
         3 . A container according to  claim 1  wherein the dispensing opening is covered by a flexible adhesive film.  
     
     
         4 . A container according to  claim 1  wherein the dispensing opening is covered by a rigid adhesive sealing device.  
     
     
         5 . A container according to  claim 1  which comprises a bottom loading opening.  
     
     
         6 . A container according to  claim 5  wherein said loading opening is covered with a flexible sealing film or sheet.  
     
     
         7 . A container according to  claim 5  wherein said loading opening is covered with a resealable cover.  
     
     
         8 . A container according to  claim 1  comprising wet wipes.  
     
     
         9 . A process of loading a rigid container according to  claim 1  with wipes comprising the steps of loading the wipes into the container via the bottom loading opening then sealing the bottom opening closed.