Plurality of integrally interconnected wipes for use in dispenser

Abstract

A plurality of integrally interconnected wipes collectively define a web. The plurality of wipes includes a first wipe, a second wipe, and a third wipe. A first transverse intermittent cut line defines a right side major tie that connects the first wipe to the second wipe, and the right side major tie has a width. A second transverse intermittent cut line defines a left side major tie that connects the second wipe to the third wipe. In particular embodiments, the first wipe and the second wipe are connected to each other only within the right side of the web, and the second wipe and the third wipe are connected to each other only within the left side of the web. In certain embodiment, the wipes are also connected to each via minor ties that are transversely narrower than the major ties.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A plurality of integrally interconnected wipes that collectively define a web, the web having a right edge, a left edge, a longitudinal direction extending parallel to the right and left edges, a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a longitudinal centerline extending in the longitudinal direction and positioned midway between the right and left edges, the web defining a right side transversely between the centerline and the right edge and defining a left side transversely between the centerline and the left edge,
 the plurality of wipes comprising a first wipe, a second wipe, and a third wipe,   wherein a first transverse intermittent cut line defines a first right side major tie disposed on the right side of the web, wherein the first right side major tie connects the first wipe to the second wipe, wherein the first right side major tie has a width extending in the transverse direction, and   wherein a second transverse intermittent cut line defines a second right side major tie disposed on the right side of the web, wherein the second right side major tie connects the second wipe to the third wipe, wherein the second right side major tie has a width extending in the transverse direction,   wherein the first wipe is connected to the second wipe only on the right side of the web, and wherein the second wipe is connected to the third wipe only on the right side of the web.   
     
     
         2 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first right side major tie and the second right side major tie are between about 2 and 10 millimeters wide. 
     
     
         3 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 1 , wherein the first right side major tie and the second right side major tie abut the right edge. 
     
     
         4 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first right side major tie and the second right side major tie are spaced from the right edge by at least 2 millimeters. 
     
     
         5 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 1 , wherein the first right side major tie and the second right side major tie overlap in the transverse direction. 
     
     
         6 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 5 , wherein the first right side major tie and the second right side major tie fully overlap in the longitudinal direction. 
     
     
         7 . A plurality of integrally interconnected wipes that collectively define a web, the web having a right edge, a left edge, a longitudinal direction extending parallel to the right and left edges, a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a longitudinal centerline extending in the longitudinal direction and positioned midway between the right and left edges, the web defining a right side transversely between the centerline and the right edge and defining a left side transversely between the centerline and the left edge,
 the plurality of wipes comprising a first wipe, a second wipe, and a third wipe,   wherein a first transverse intermittent cut line defines a first right side major tie disposed on the right side of the web and a first left side minor tie disposed on the left side of the web, wherein the first right side major tie and the first left side minor tie connect the first wipe to the second wipe, the first right side major tie and the first left side minor tie each having a width extending in the transverse direction where the first right side major tie width being greater than the first left side minor tie width, and   wherein a second transverse intermittent cut line defines a second right side major tie disposed on the right side of the web and a second left side minor tie disposed on the left side of the web, wherein the second right side major tie and the second left side minor tie connect the second wipe to the third wipe, the second right side major tie and the second left side minor tie each having a width extending in the transverse direction where the second right side major tie width being greater than the second left side minor tie width,   wherein the first wipe is unconnected to the second wipe between the first right side major tie and the first left side minor tie, and wherein the second wipe is unconnected to the third wipe between the second right side major tie and the second left side minor tie.   
     
     
         8 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 7 , wherein the first wipe is connected to the second wipe only by the first right side major tie and the first left side minor tie, and wherein the second wipe is connected to the third wipe only by the second right side major tie and the second left side minor tie. 
     
     
         9 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 7 , wherein each major tie is between about 2 and 10 millimeters wide. 
     
     
         10 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 7 , wherein minor tie is between about 0.5 and 3 millimeters wide. 
     
     
         11 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 7 , wherein plurality of integrally interconnected wipes. 
     
     
         12 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 7 , wherein each major tie abuts a web edge. 
     
     
         13 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 7 , wherein the first right side major tie and the second right side major tie overlap in the transverse direction. 
     
     
         14 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 13 , wherein the first right side major tie and the second right side major tie fully overlap in the transverse direction. 
     
     
         15 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 13 , wherein the first right side minor tie and the second right side minor tie overlap in the transverse direction. 
     
     
         16 . The plurality of integrally interconnected wipes of  claim 15 , wherein the first right side minor tie and the second right side minor tie fully overlap in the transverse direction. 
     
     
         17 . A dispenser containing a plurality of integrally connected wipes, the plurality of integrally interconnected wipes collectively defining a web having a right edge, a left edge, a longitudinal direction extending parallel to the right and left edges, a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a longitudinal centerline extending in the longitudinal direction and positioned midway between the right and left edges, the web defining a right side transversely between the centerline and the right edge and defining a left side transversely between the centerline and the left edge, the plurality of integrally connected wipes further comprising:
 a first wipe connected to a second wipe by a first transverse intermittent cut line; and   a third wipe connected to the second wipe by a second transverse intermittent cut line,   wherein the first transverse intermittent cut line defines a first connection having a first width extending in the transverse direction of between 2 mm and 10 mm, the first connection being disposed entirely on the right side or the left side of the web connecting the first wipe to the second wipe, and   wherein the second transverse intermittent cut line defines a second connection having a second width extending in the transverse direction of between 2 mm and 10 mm, the second connection being disposed entirely on the right side or the left side of the web connecting the second wipe to the third wipe,   wherein the first wipe is connected to the second wipe only by the first connection, and wherein the second wipe is connected to the third wipe only by the second connection, and   wherein the first wipe, the second wipe, and the third wipe are in a stacked configuration.   
     
     
         18 . The dispenser containing the plurality of integrally connected wipes of  claim 17 , wherein the first connection and the second connection each comprise a plurality of bridging strips. 
     
     
         19 . The dispenser containing the plurality of integrally connected wipes of  claim 17 , wherein the first connection and the second connection are disposed on a same right side or left side of the web. 
     
     
         20 . The dispenser containing the plurality of integrally connected wipes of  claim 17 , wherein the first connection and the second connection are disposed on opposite sides of the web.