Dispenser for moist towelettes

Abstract

A moist towelette dispenser is provided. The dispenser is substantially of the same size and shape as a conventional roll of toilet paper so that it can be placed in any toilet paper holding device or area. The dispenser further includes a support arm for preventing the dispenser from rotating as a roll of toilet paper generally would, therefore ensuring that the dispenser opening always facing the user and therefore is easily accessible at all times.

1 . A towelette dispensing apparatus comprising:
 a cylindrical shaped body for storing a plurality of dispensable towelettes and having an annular surface and two substantially circular ends;
 wherein the body has a tubular hole running therethrough and between said ends for defining an axis thereof; 
   an opening formed along the annular surface through which one or more towelettes are selectively dispensed; and   a support depending from the annular surface of the cylindrical body in a direction that is substantially parallel to said vertical axis of the cylinder.   
   
   
       2 . The dispensing apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical body is shaped substantially like a roll of toilet paper. 
   
   
       3 . The dispensing apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the opening has a flower shape. 
   
   
       4 . The dispensing apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the flower shaped opening defines a plurality of outwardly directed petal shaped elements. 
   
   
       5 . The dispensing apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support depends from the surface of said body in a location adjacent to said opening. 
   
   
       6 . The dispensing apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the support curves away from the opening. 
   
   
       7 . The dispensing apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the support is curved to approximately the same extent as the surface of the cylindrical body. 
   
   
       8 . The dispensing apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an indentation in a wall; and   a cylindrical holder selectively attached to the edges of the indentation;
 wherein the dispensing apparatus is selectively held in a substantially fixed position by both the cylindrical holder and the support arm.