Dispensers for a paper product and another item

Abstract

A dispenser for a paper product and another item is configured to be engaged with a paper product roll holder. The dispenser comprises an arcuate body comprising a front side, a back side, a first end, a second end configured to engage a wall, a first side comprising a first paper product bar receiving member, and a second side comprising a second paper product bar receiving member. The dispenser comprises a paper product bar extending at least between the first side and the second side and engaged with the first paper product bar receiving member and the second paper product bar receiving member and a retention assembly slidably engaged with the back side of the body and movable between a first position and a second position. The retention assembly is configured to engage the paper product roll holder. A cavity configured to receive the item is defined in the body.

1 . A dispenser for a paper product and another item, wherein the dispenser is configured to be engaged with a paper product roll holder, the dispenser comprising:
 an arcuate body defining a generally semi-circular recess therein, the body comprising:
 a front side; 
 a back side; 
 a first end; 
 a second end configured to engage a wall; 
 a first side comprising a first paper product bar receiving member; and 
 a second side comprising a second paper product bar receiving member; 
   a paper product bar extending at least between the first side and the second side and engaged with the first paper product bar receiving member and the second paper product bar receiving member;   a retention assembly slidably engaged with the back side of the body and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the retention assembly is configured to engage the paper product roll holder; and   a cavity defined in the body, wherein the cavity is configured to receive the other item.   
     
     
         2 . The dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the retention assembly comprises a hook portion configured to engage the paper product roll holder, and wherein the hook portion is movable in a direction generally toward and away from the first end. 
     
     
         3 . The dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the first side has a first width at the first end, wherein the first side has a second width at the second end, and wherein the first width is greater than the second width. 
     
     
         4 . The dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the first paper product bar receiving member is a recess defined in the first side. 
     
     
         5 . The dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the first paper product bar receiving member is a projection extending from the first side toward the second side, and wherein the projection defines a recess therein. 
     
     
         6 . The dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the first paper product bar receiving member is a slot defined in the first side. 
     
     
         7 . The dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises:
 a first door forming a first portion of the front side and covering a portion of the cavity when in a closed position; and   a second door forming a second portion of the front side and covering a portion of the cavity when in a closed position, wherein the second door comprises a retaining arm configured to retain the other item within the cavity when the second door is in the closed position, and wherein the first door at least partially covers the retaining arm when the first door and the second door are both in the closed position.   
     
     
         8 . The dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the body comprises:
 a first door forming a first portion of the front side and covering a portion of the cavity when in a closed position; and   a second door forming a second portion of the front side and covering a portion of the cavity when in a closed position, wherein the first door is pivotably attached to the second door, wherein the second door defines an apertures therein, and wherein the first door covers the aperture when in the closed position.   
     
     
         9 . The dispenser of  claim 8 , wherein a flexible membrane extends into the aperture and covers a portion of the aperture, and wherein a dispensing opening is defined in the flexible membrane. 
     
     
         10 . A dispenser for a paper product and another item, wherein the dispenser is configured to be engaged with a paper product roll holder, the dispenser comprising:
 a body comprising:
 a front side; 
 a back side; 
 a first end; 
 a second end configured to engage a wall; 
 a first side defining a first slot therein; and 
 a second side defining a second slot therein; 
   a paper product bar extending at least between the first side and the second side and engaged with the first slot and the second slot;   a retention assembly slidably engaged with the back side of the body and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the retention assembly is configured to engage the paper product roll holder;   a door forming a portion of the front side, wherein the door is pivotable between a closed position and an open position; and   a cavity defined in the body, wherein the door covers a portion of the cavity when in the closed position, and wherein the cavity is configured to receive the other item.   
     
     
         11 . The dispenser of  claim 10 , wherein the retention assembly comprises a hook portion configured to engage the paper product roll holder, and wherein the hook portion is movable in a direction generally toward and away from the first end. 
     
     
         12 . The dispenser of  claim 10 , wherein the first side has a first width at the first end, wherein the first side has a second width at the second end, and wherein the first width is greater than the second width. 
     
     
         13 . The dispenser of  claim 10 , wherein the door is a first door, and wherein the body comprises comprises:
 a second door forming a second portion of the front side and covering a portion of the cavity when in a closed position, wherein the second door comprises a retaining arm configured to retain the other item within the cavity when the second door is in the closed position, and wherein the first door at least partially covers the retaining arm when the first and second doors are in the closed position.   
     
     
         14 . The dispenser of  claim 10 , wherein the door is a first door, and wherein the body comprises:
 a second door forming a portion of the front side and covering a portion of the cavity when in a closed position, wherein the first door is pivotably attached to the second door, wherein the second door defines an aperture therein, and wherein the first door covers the aperture when the first and second doors are in the closed position.   
     
     
         15 . The dispenser of  claim 14 , wherein a flexible membrane extends into the aperture and covers a portion of the aperture, and wherein a dispensing opening is defined in the flexible membrane. 
     
     
         16 . The dispenser of  claim 10 , wherein the other item is a wet wipe, and wherein the paper product is a roll of toilet tissue. 
     
     
         17 . The dispenser of  claim 10 , wherein the body comprises an arcuate portion and defines a generally semi-circular recess therein. 
     
     
         18 . A dispenser for a paper product and another item, wherein the dispenser is configured to be engaged with a paper product roll holder, the dispenser comprising:
 a body comprising:
 a front side; 
 a back side; 
 a first end; 
 a second end configured to engage a wall; 
 a first side; and 
 a second side; 
   a paper product bar extending between the first side and the second side;   a first projection extending from the body;   a second projection extending from the body, wherein the first projection and the second projection are configured to engage the paper product roll holder;   a door forming a portion of the front side, wherein the door is pivotable between a closed position and an open position; and   a cavity defined in the body, wherein the door covers a portion of the cavity when in the closed position, and wherein the cavity is configured to receive the other item.   
     
     
         19 . The dispenser of  claim 18 , wherein the body comprises an arcuate portion, and wherein the body defines a generally semi-circular recess therein. 
     
     
         20 . The dispenser of  claim 18 , wherein the paper product is any of a roll of toilet tissue and a roll of paper towels, and wherein the other item is a wet wipe.