US2010200439A1PendingUtilityA1

Tissue box with sanitary compartment for used tissues

Assignee: LANEY KIMPriority: Feb 3, 2009Filed: Feb 3, 2010Published: Aug 12, 2010
Est. expiryFeb 3, 2029(~2.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Kim Laney
B65D 2209/00B65D 83/0888B65D 2203/12
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Abstract

A tissue box, including an enclosure defining a first pair and a second pair of generally rectangular parallel side members and a pair of generally rectangular end members, a partition disposed in the enclosure to define a top volume sized to receive a tissue box and a bottom volume, a first opening positioned in the top volume for the passage of fresh tissues from within the top volume therethrough, and a second opening formed in the bottom volume for the passage of soiled tissues from thereinto. A motion sensor operationally positioned adjacent the bottom opening and a sound chip operationally connected to the motion sensor for playing at least one prerecorded message when a soiled tissue is passed through the bottom opening.

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1 . A tissue box, comprising:
 an enclosure defining a first pair and a second pair of generally rectangular parallel side members and a pair of generally rectangular end members;   a partition disposed in the enclosure to define a top volume sized to receive a tissue box and a bottom volume;   a first opening positioned in the top volume for the passage of fresh tissues from within the top volume therethrough;   a second opening formed in the bottom volume for the passage of soiled tissues from thereinto;   a motion sensor operationally positioned adjacent the bottom opening; and   a sound chip operationally connected to the motion sensor for playing at least one prerecorded message when a soiled tissue is passed through the bottom opening.

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