Dispenser for disinfectant wipes

Abstract

A dispenser includes a container for storing the disinfectant wipes, a fastener operatively connected to the container and adapted to removably connect the container, and a manual input on the container for advancing one of the disinfectant wipes. The container may provide an open position for dispensing the disinfectant wipes and a closed position for preserving fluid on the disinfectant wipes. The disinfectant wipes are preferably placed in a roll. The fastener preferably snaps or clips to the stethoscope, belt, or other convenient location.

1 . A dispenser for dispensing disinfectant wipes, comprising: 
 a container for storing the disinfectant wipes;    a fastener operatively connected to the container and adapted to removably connect the container;    a manual input on the container for advancing one of the disinfectant wipes.    
   
   
       2 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the manual input comprises a knob for advancing disinfectant wipes from a roll of disinfectant wipes.  
   
   
       3 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the fastener comprises a strap to form a loop.  
   
   
       4 . The dispenser of  claim 3  wherein the fastener further comprises a plurality of snaps.  
   
   
       5 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the container provides an open position for dispensing the disinfectant wipes and a closed position for preserving moisture on the disinfectant wipes.  
   
   
       6 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the fastener comprises a snap.  
   
   
       7 . A dispenser, comprising: 
 a dispenser housing having an open position and a closed position;    a cartridge disposed within the dispenser housing, the cartridge accessible when the dispenser housing is in the open position and the cartridge protected by the dispenser housing when the dispenser housing is in the closed position;    a plurality of disinfectant wipes positioned within the cartridge;    the cartridge having an opening for dispensement of the disinfectant wipes.    
   
   
       8 . The dispenser of  claim 7  further comprising a strap operatively connected to the dispenser housing and at least one fastener operatively connected to the strap for forming a loop.  
   
   
       9 . The dispenser of  claim 8  further comprising a manual feed mechanism associated with the cartridge to thereby advance one of the disinfectant wipes.  
   
   
       10 . A dispenser, comprising: 
 a dispenser housing;    a cover operatively connected to the dispenser housing to thereby provide an open position and a closed position;    a roll of pre-moisturized disinfectant wipes disposed within the dispenser housing such that the disinfectant wipes being accessible in the open position for dispensement and the disinfectant wipes being protected within the dispenser housing when the dispenser housing is in the closed position;    a manual feed control adapted for advancing one of the disinfectant wipes; and    a fastener operatively connected to the dispenser housing for securing the dispenser.    
   
   
       11 . The dispenser of  claim 10  wherein the fastener comprises a strap.  
   
   
       12 . The dispenser of  claim 10  further comprising a cartridge, the roll of pre-moisturized disinfectant wipes disposed within the cartridge, the cartridge having an opening for dispensing the disinfectant wipes upon advancement of the roll using the manual feed control.