Playground tissue dispenser

Abstract

A facial tissue dispenser includes a first compartment sized to receive a supply of facial tissues, and a lower supporting surface including an opening facilitating a serial dispensing of the facial tissues. A second compartment coupled to the first compartment provides a supply of trash bags. A connector coupled to an exterior surface of one of the first and second compartments supports one of the trash bags in a trash-receiving attitude. A supporting element supports the dispenser and trash bag at a convenient height for use by children.

1 . A dispenser suitable for outdoor use comprising: a first compartment sized to receive a supply of facial tissues, the first compartment having lower supporting surface including an opening facilitating a serial dispensing of the facial tissues, a second compartment coupled to the first compartment, the second compartment providing a supply of trash bags, a connector coupled to an exterior surface of one of the first and second compartments for supporting one of the trash bags in a trash-receiving attitude, and at least one supporting element for supporting the dispenser at a convenient height. 
   
   
       2 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the first compartment is generally rectangular in horizontal cross-section and includes a hinged member permitting access to the interior of the compartment for replenishing the supply of facial tissues. 
   
   
       3 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the second compartment includes a lower supporting surface including an opening facilitating a serial dispensing of the trash bags. 
   
   
       4 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the second compartment includes a removable top permitting access to the interior of the compartment for replenishing the supply of trash bags. 
   
   
       5 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the connector for supporting one of the trash bags comprises a karabiner clipped to a side of the first or second compartment. 
   
   
       6 . The dispenser of  claim 1  wherein the at least one supporting element comprises a pair of hooks protruding from a back surface of the dispenser. 
   
   
       7 . The dispenser of  claim 4  wherein the second compartment is generally cylindrical and a top of the second compartment is in the form of a dome. 
   
   
       8 . The dispenser of  claim 7  further comprising a second dome-like protrusion on a side of the second compartment. 
   
   
       9 . The dispenser of  claim 4  wherein the second compartment is generally cylindrical and a top of the second compartment is in the form of a cone. 
   
   
       10 . The dispenser of  claim 1  further comprising surface ornamentation providing a thematic unity between the first and second compartments. 
   
   
       11 . A dispenser suitable for outdoor use comprising: a first generally rectangular compartment sized to receive a supply of facial tissues, the first compartment having a lower supporting surface including an opening permitting the dispensing of the facial tissues, a second generally cylindrical compartment coupled to a side of the first compartment, the second compartment providing a supply of trash bags, the second compartment having a lower supporting surface including an opening permitting the dispensing of the trash bags, and a connector coupled to one of the first and second compartments for supporting one of the trash bags in a trash-receiving attitude. 
   
   
       12 . The dispenser of  claim 11  wherein the second compartment includes a removable top permitting access to the interior of the compartment for replenishing the supply of trash bags. 
   
   
       13 . The dispenser of  claim 12  wherein the removable top protrudes upwardly from the generally cylindrical second compartment. 
   
   
       14 . The dispenser of  claim 13  wherein the first compartment includes a hinged member permitting access to the interior of the compartment for replenishing the supply of facial tissues. 
   
   
       15 . The dispenser of  claim 14  wherein the connector for supporting one of the trash bags in a trash-receiving attitude comprises a karabiner clipped to a side of the first or second compartment. 
   
   
       16 . A portable dispenser suitable for outdoor use comprising: a first rectangular compartment sized to receive a supply of facial tissues, the first compartment having lower supporting surface including an opening permitting the dispensing of the facial tissues, a second compartment coupled to the first compartment, the second compartment having a removable top to receive a supply of trash bags and a lower supporting surface including an opening permitting the dispensing of the trash bags, and at least one hook protruding from a back surface of the dispenser for engagement with a support.