Accessory for Attachment to a Pack of Wipes

This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/643,109 filed on May 6, 2024 and entitled, “UNIVERSAL BABY WIPES ACCESSORY WITH ADJUSTABLE POUCH DESIGNED TO HOLD A PORTABLE AUTOMIZER,” the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

This disclosure relates generally to an accessory for holding a portable atomizer that can be directly attached to a pack of wipes, such as a pack of baby wipes.

Disclosed are systems, devices, and/or methods of use thereof regarding an accessory for holding a portable atomizer that can be directly attached to a pack of wipes, such as a pack of baby wipes. The accessory can be attached to any size of pack and is adjustable about the pack as the pack size diminishes through use. The wipe accessory may be a universal wipes accessory with an adjustable pouch for attachment to any kind and any size of a pack of wipes (e.g., a pack of baby wipes, etc.). The wipe accessory revolutionizes diaper changing by offering a versatile solution for holding a portable atomizer filled with water directly on any standard baby wipes pack. Its unique design ensures a snug fit on various wipes packs while allowing for easy adjustment as the pack size diminishes. The elastic cord and cord lock mechanism enable single-wipe dispensing, thereby reducing waste and enhancing user convenience.

In various aspects, a wipe accessory for attachment to a pack of wipes includes a pouch extending between an open top end and a closed bottom end, the pouch for receiving a wipe accessory. The wipe accessory may also include a first stretchable attachment mechanism having a first end connected to the open top end and a second end connected to the closed bottom end of the pouch. The first stretchable attachment mechanism is for attaching the pouch to the pack of wipes. The wipe accessory may further include a second static attachment mechanism connected to the open top end of the pouch, where the second static attachment mechanism is for attaching the pouch to a bag or backpack.

In various aspects, a wipe accessory for attachment to a pack of wipes includes a pouch, a spray bottle received by the pouch, a first stretchable attachment mechanism, and a second static attachment mechanism. The first stretchable attachment mechanism may be secured to the pouch and for attaching the pouch to the pack of wipes. The second static attachment mechanism may be secured to the pouch and for attaching the pouch to a bag.

In various aspects, a method of securing an accessory to a pack of wipes includes placing the accessory within a pouch and stretching a first attachment mechanism connected to the pouch about the pack of wipes. The method may also include adjusting the first attachment mechanism about the pack of wipes, such that the pouch is secured to the pack of wipes and a single wipe can be pulled from the pack of wipes at a time.

Other aspects of the disclosed subject matter, as well as features and advantages of various aspects of the disclosed subject matter, should be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art through consideration of the ensuing description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.

Changing diapers and cleaning babies or young children is already difficult enough; the difficulty does not need to be compounded by a lack of adequate cleaning supplies. While portable wipes (e.g., a pack of baby wipes) generally make the process of changing diapers and cleaning young children possible, the wipes do not necessarily provide an easy mechanism for cleaning excessive amounts of mess (e.g., poop, dirt, mud, sticky liquids). Often, it would be beneficial to have a source of water or other liquid in conjunction with wipes to fully and sanitarily clean a baby or young child, or to clean hands made messy by changing a diaper.

The disclosed wipe accessory includes a pouch meticulously crafted to accommodate a portable atomizer attached directly onto a standard baby wipes pack or dispenser. Its universal design ensures a secure fit onto any brand or size of baby wipes pack, providing caregivers with unparalleled versatility. The pouch features an elastic cord with a precisely engineered cord lock mechanism seamlessly integrated into its fabric.

The elastic cord, strategically positioned within the pouch, applies consistent pressure on the wipes pack, maintaining a firm grip and preventing unnecessary movement or slippage. This innovative design feature not only ensures the security of the wipes pack but also facilitates single-wipe dispensing, eliminating wasteful usage patterns commonly associated with traditional wipe dispensers.

Moreover, the cord lock mechanism empowers users to effortlessly adjust the tightness of the pouch according to their specific preferences and requirements. As the wipes pack diminishes in size with repeated use, the elastic cord can be easily tightened to accommodate the decreasing dimensions, thereby preserving the integrity and freshness of the remaining wipes. The pouch is designed to hold a portable atomizer. This will allow users to have water available to clean extra messy babies. Whether they are using the water to spray off stubborn poop, or use it to clean a messy face or hands. This is encouraging the use of less wipes as the water will allow for easier and more effective cleaning.

illustrate a wipe accessoryfor use with and attachment to a pack of wipes, such as baby wipes. The wipe accessoryincludes a pouch, a first stretchable attachment mechanism, and a second static attachment mechanism. The pouchincludes a bodyextending between a top endand a bottom end. The top endmay be an open top end, such that the pouchmay receive an accessory(not illustrated, see). The accessorymay be a portable atomizer or spray bottle, allowing a user of the wipe accessoryto more fully and completely clean a baby or young child.

Referring briefly to, the pouchand/or the bodydefines an interiorfor receiving the accessory. The pouchmay be formed from neoprene, polyester, and/or blends thereof. In some embodiments, an exterior or faceof the pouchmay be formed from polyester and a middleof the pouchmay be formed from neoprene. As such, the pouchmay be flexible or soft, such that the pouchis deformable about the accessory. In this way, the pouchmay accommodate a variety of accessorieshaving slightly different sizes.

The pouchmay have a height ranging from about 8 cm to about 12 cm, such as about 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5 cm, or a height within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values. When flat, the pouchmay have a width of about 3 to 5 cm, such as 3.5, 4, 4.5 cm, or a width within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values. A thickness of the pouchmay range from about 2 to 4 mm, such as 2.5, 3, 3.5 mm, or a thickness within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values.

The first stretchable attachment mechanismmay include a string or cordand a lock. The stringmay be securely attached to the pouchnear the top endand near the bottom end. Specifically, a first endof the stringmay be secured near the top endof the pouchand a second endof the stringmay be secured near the bottom endof the pouch. The pouchmay include a seamand the first endand/or the second endof the stringmay be secured within the seam. For example, the stringmay be sewn, bonded, or glued to the pouch. The stringis secured to the pouchsuch that the stringmay be pulled and stretched around a pack of wipes without ripping or tearing.

Referring to, the stringmay be a single string that is attached to the pouch. Referring to, in some embodiments, the stringmay be formed from a plurality of small strings, with each stringextending through the lockand secured to the pouch.

The lockmay be adjustable (e.g., slidable, etc.) along the stringto attach the wipe accessoryto a pack of wipes. For example, referring to, the lockis disposed along the stringand the first attachment mechanismis substantially open, allowing the wipe accessoryto be placed around a pack of wipes. Referring to, the lockmay be adjusted along the string, such that the first attachment mechanismis substantially closed, allowing the wipe accessoryto be continuously secured around the pack of wipes, even as the pack size diminishes through use of the wipes. The lockallows for a single wipe pull at a time (e.g., allows a user to pull out a single wipe from the pack of wipes at a time, without inadvertently pulling out more than one wipe at a time). Compression of the stringaround the pack of wipes reduces air in the pack and allows for the single wipe pull.

The stringhas a length ranging from aboutto about 26 cm, such as 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 25, 24.5, 25, 25.5 cm or a length within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values. The stringmay be an elastic cord, such as a 3 mm elastic cord, or a plurality of elastic cords. The lockmay be any type of lock capable of adjustment along the stringto selectively tighten the string. In some embodiments, the lockmay be a cord lock. The lockmay allow a stringto pass therethrough and can accommodate up to 4.8 mm outer diameters of the string.

The second static attachment mechanismmay include a tetherand a clip. The tethermay be a ribbon, such as a grosgrain ribbon. Alternatively, the tethermay be formed from leather, a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric, or any appropriate material for securing the clipto the pouch. The clipmay be a swivel clasp, a carabiner, a trigger clip, or any appropriate clip for attaching the wipe accessoryto a bag or backpack (e.g., a diaper bag, etc.). As illustrated in, the clipis a rose gold swivel clasp. The tetherhas a length of about 7 to about 10 mm, such as 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5 mm, or a length within a range defined by any two of the foregoing values. The clipmay be any appropriate size. In some embodiments, the clipis about 2 to 3 cm.

illustrate the wipe accessoryattached to a pack of wipes, which may be a pack of wipes. The wipe accessoryis universal and can be used with any brand or size of wipes.illustrate the wipe accessorysecured about a pack of wipesin a first size, which may correlate to a substantially full pack of wipes.illustrates the wipe accessorysecured about a pack of wipesin a second size, which may correlate to a partially used pack of wipes. As seen in, the lockmay be adjusted along the stringof the first stretchable attachment mechanismto ensure the wipe accessorystays secured to the pack of wipes.

illustrate the accessoryreceived by the pouch. The accessorymay be a portable atomizer that carries water or another liquid for cleaning a young child. For example, the accessorymay be a spray bottle. The spray bottle may be used to clean a baby or young child (such as when changing a diaper). The spray bottle may also provide a “bidet experience,” leaving the baby or young child feeling clean and fresh. As shown in, the pouchmay be manipulated (e.g., squeezed, etc.) by the user to push the accessoryout of the interiorof the pouch.

is a flowchart of an example methodof securing an accessory to a pack of wipes. The methodincludes placing the accessory within a pouch, at, and stretching a first attachment mechanism connected to the pouch about the pack of wipes, at. Additionally, the methodmay include adjusting the first attachment mechanism about the pack of wipes, such that the pouch is secured to the pack of wipes and a single wipe can be pulled from the pack of wipes at a time, at.

The accessory may be the accessory, illustrated in, received by the wipe accessoryof. The pouch may be the pouchthat receives the accessorywithin an interiorof the pouch. The first attachment mechanism may be the first stretchable attachment mechanismillustrated in. Specifically, the first attachment mechanism may include an elastic string having one end secured to a top of the pouch and an opposing end secured to a bottom of the pouch

Placing the accessory within a pouch may include aligning the accessory over an open end of the pouch and pushing the accessory into the pouch. The accessory may be a spray bottle or portable atomizer. Adjusting the first attachment mechanism about the pack of wipes may include sliding a lock along the elastic string and selectively tightening the elastic string around the pack of wipes. Adjusting the first attachment mechanism about the pack of wipes may allow the accessory to be continuously secured to the pack of wipes as a size of the pack of wipes diminishes through use of the pack of wipes. The methodmay also include removing the accessory from the pouch while the pouch remains secured to the pack of wipes, pulling a single wipe from the pack of wipes, and using the accessory.

While particular embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it should be understood that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter. Moreover, although various aspects of the claimed subject matter have been described herein, such aspects need not be utilized in combination. It should also be noted that some of the embodiments disclosed herein may have been disclosed in relation to a particular accessory (e.g., a spray bottle); however, other accessories (e.g., canisters, rattles, toys, etc.) are also contemplated.

In one embodiment, the terms “about” and “approximately” refer to numerical parameters within 10% of the indicated range. The terms “a,” “an,” “the,” and similar referents used in the context of describing the embodiments of the present disclosure (especially in the context of the following claims) are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. Recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein is intended merely to better illuminate the embodiments of the present disclosure and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member may be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. It is anticipated that one or more members of a group may be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

Certain embodiments are described herein, including the best mode known to the author(s) of this disclosure for carrying out the embodiments disclosed herein. Of course, variations on these described embodiments will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. The author(s) expects skilled artisans to employ such variations as appropriate, and the author(s) intends for the embodiments of the present disclosure to be practiced otherwise than specifically described herein. Accordingly, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described elements in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the present disclosure unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.

Specific embodiments disclosed herein may be further limited in the claims using consisting of or consisting essentially of language. When used in the claims, whether as filed or added per amendment, the transition term “consisting of” excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in the claims. The transition term “consisting essentially of” limits the scope of a claim to the specified materials or steps and those that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s). Embodiments of this disclosure so claimed are inherently or expressly described and enabled herein.

Although this disclosure provides many specifics, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of any of the claims that follow, but merely as providing illustrations of some embodiments of elements and features of the disclosed subject matter. Other embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, and of their elements and features, may be devised which do not depart from the spirit or scope of any of the claims. Features from different embodiments may be employed in combination. Accordingly, the scope of each claim is limited only by its plain language and the legal equivalents thereto.