Bodyworn tissue dispenser and methods of use and manufacture thereof

Abstract

A tissue dispenser, wherein a plurality of facial tissues may be refillably stored therewithin and sequentially delivered therefrom, and wherein the structural configuration of the device facilitates handsfree carriage for continuous access thereto.

1 . A tissue dispenser, comprising:
 a soft-structured ring with some resilient characteristics and a port; and   a plurality of tissues,   wherein said soft-structured ring is adapted to contain said plurality of tissues therewithin such that sequential presentment of said plurality of tissues is facilitated through said port.   
   
   
       2 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said soft-structured ring further comprises an accessway for refilling said plurality of tissues. 
   
   
       3 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient characteristics further comprise an elasticized component adapted to facilitate bodyworn carriage of said tissue dispenser about the wrist of a user. 
   
   
       4 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of tissues further comprises a refill package adapted for installation into said soft-structured ring. 
   
   
       5 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said soft-structured ring is a continuous tubular component. 
   
   
       6 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 2 , wherein said accessway is adapted for selectable closure, and wherein said means for selectable closure is selected from the group consisting of hook and loop fastener, snaps, zipper, or pressure seal. 
   
   
       7 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of tissues are arranged for sequential presentment according to a arrangement selected from the group consisting of interleaved, rolled stack, or perforated continuous roll. 
   
   
       8 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said port is a grommet. 
   
   
       9 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said port is selected from the group consisting of a slitlike opening or a waterproof valve. 
   
   
       10 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said port is resealable. 
   
   
       11 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said soft-structured ring is formed from a material selected from cloth, plastic, leather, hemp, bamboo, woven and non-woven synthetics, waterproof material, disposable cloth-like material, or combination thereof. 
   
   
       12 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said soft-structured ring further comprises a waterproof interior, wherein said port is resealable, and wherein said tissues are selected from the group consisting of fluid impregnated wipes, wet wipes, towelettes, cleaning wipes, and disinfectant cloths. 
   
   
       13 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 4 , wherein said refill package further comprises a plastic outercovering. 
   
   
       14 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said soft-sculptured ring is formed from a plurality of components attached together. 
   
   
       15 . The tissue dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient characteristics are selected from the group consisting of interwoven elastic thread, a resilient panel insert, construction of said soft-sculptured ring from a material with inherent elasticity, one or more elasticized bands, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       16 . A portable thin-sheet dispenser adapted for bodywear, comprising:
 a hollow member adapted to be secured in a circular formation; and   a plurality of thin-sheet members stored within said hollow member,   wherein said hollow member is adapted with a means for sequential access to said plurality of thin-sheet members from an exterior of said hollow member.   
   
   
       17 . A method of tissue provision, comprising the steps of:
 obtaining a scrunchie with a plurality of tissues held therewithin, wherein said scrunchie further comprises a dispensing port with a first tissue of said plurality of tissues accessible therethrough;   removing said first tissue from said dispensing port; and   allowing a second tissue to be accessible through said dispensing port.   
   
   
       18 . The method of tissue provision of  claim 17 , wherein said scrunchie further comprises a refill accessway, wherein said plurality of tissues further comprise a refill package, and further comprising the steps of:
 removing a last tissue from said dispensing port;   obtaining a refill package of said plurality of tissues;   inserting said refill package of said plurality of tissues into said scrunchie through said refill accessway; and   removing said first tissue from said dispensing port.   
   
   
       19 . The method of tissue provision of  claim 18 , wherein said refill package is held within a thin film outercovering, and further comprising the steps of:
 removing said thin film outercovering from said refill package prior to insertion of said plurality of tissues into said scrunchie.   
   
   
       20 . The method of tissue provision of  claim 17 , wherein said refill package is held within a thin film outercovering, and further comprising the steps of:
 opening said thin film outercovering of said refill package prior to insertion of said plurality of tissues into said scrunchie; and   inserting said refill package held within said open thin film outercovering into said scrunchie.