Wipe container and dispenser

Abstract

A wipe container and dispenser in which tray for receiving the wipes can be removably attached expeditiously to a decorative cover. The tray snaps into the decorative cover from the bottom. A coupling member provides releasable snap fit coupling between the tray and the cover. The cover can have a molded design such as an animal shape or sports related shape.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wipe dispenser for dispensing at least one wipe comprising:
 a decorative cover, said decorative cover adapted to be removably attached to a container for holding the at least one wipe.   
     
     
         2 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said decorative cover includes a molded decorative design. 
     
     
         3 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 2  wherein said molded decorative design is an animal shape or a sports related shape. 
     
     
         4 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said container comprises a tray, said tray snapping into said decorative cover from a bottom of said decorative cover. 
     
     
         5 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 4  further comprising a housing support plate coupled or integral with said decorative cover, said housing support plate being snapped into said tray for snapping said tray into engagement with said decorative cover. 
     
     
         6 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 4  wherein said tray includes a coupling member including at least one protrusion and further comprising a housing support plate coupled or integral with said decorative cover, said housing support plate including at least one indentation, in a closed position said at least one protrusion extending over a respective said at least one protrusion to lock said tray into engagement with the housing support plate. 
     
     
         7 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 6  wherein in an open position the at least one protrusion is moved in a direction to release the at least one protrusion from the respective at least one indentation. 
     
     
         8 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 7  wherein said coupling member is moved with spring action. 
     
     
         9 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 8  wherein a wall of said tray below said coupling member includes a movable section, said movable section providing the spring action of said coupling member. 
     
     
         10 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said decorative cover includes an opening for dispensing the at least one wipe. 
     
     
         11 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 10  wherein said decorative cover further comprises a flap for covering said opening. 
     
     
         12 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said tray has a size slightly larger than a size of a baby wipe. 
     
     
         13 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said tray has a size slightly larger than a size of a toddler wipe. 
     
     
         14 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 1  wherein said tray has a size slightly larger than a size of an adult wipe. 
     
     
         15 . A wipe dispenser for dispensing at least one wipe comprising:
 a decorative cover having a molded shape, said decorative cover adapted to be snap fit to a container for holding the at least one wipe.   
     
     
         16 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 15  wherein said container comprises a tray, said tray snapping into said decorative cover from a bottom of said decorative cover. 
     
     
         17 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 16  further comprising a housing support plate coupled or integral with said decorative cover, said housing support plate being snapped into said tray for snapping said tray into engagement with said decorative cover. 
     
     
         18 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 16  wherein said tray includes a coupling member including at least one protrusion and further comprising a housing support plate coupled or integral with said decorative cover, said housing support plate including at least one indentation, in a closed position said at least one protrusion extending over a respective said at least one protrusion to lock said tray into engagement with the housing support plate. 
     
     
         19 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 18  wherein in an open position the at least one protrusion is moved in a direction to release the at least one protrusion from the respective at least one indentation. 
     
     
         20 . The wipe dispenser of  claim 19  wherein said coupling member is moved with spring action.