Flushable Wipes Dispenser

Abstract

A dispenser device is disclosed as it may be attached to a toilet for making wipes or tissues readily available to a user. An example of the dispenser device includes a container structure having an upper container portion and a lower container portion connecting to one another to form an interior storage chamber for the wipes or tissues. The example dispenser device also includes a bottom surface of the lower container portion on an outside of the container structure. The example dispenser device also includes one or more suction members attached to the bottom surface of the lower container portion. The suction members are configured for removably attaching the container structure and the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber to a generally smooth surface at or near a point of use.

Description

BACKGROUND

There are multiple types of germs that are always growing in the bathroom, especially on, in, and around the toilet. Bathrooms are the most common areas in the home for germs and the likes of Salmonella, Paratuberculosis and Staphylococcus Aureus which can cause serious illnesses. The bathroom faucet handle can have 21 times the bacteria of the toilet seat. But even the kitchen faucet handles can harbor 44 times the bacteria of the toilet seat.

Research has been carried out on the sanitary conditions in public bathrooms as well. People bring a lot of bacteria into bathrooms. The researchers found that within an hour of normal use, there are on average 500,000 bacterial cells per square inch on bathroom surfaces.

It is a general assumption that the toilet seat would be right at the top of the list for high levels of contamination, but the level of bacteria found on it was actually quite low. Topping the list was the sink itself which showed more than 50,000 Colony Forming Units (CFUs). In many cases germs are spread via touch, so objects touched after people have used the toilet, but before they have washed their hands, can be just as contaminated.

Multiple types of wipes have been seen in prior art. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 9,629,509 discloses a wet wipe dispenser apparatus including a container, a top with a wipe egress opening, a wipe support for holding a stack of wet wipes biased for movement toward the top, and at least one wick in the container for applying moisture to wipes of the stack of wipes.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,554,156B1 discloses a dispenser for cleaning wipes that enables consumers to consistently remove individual wipes without having the remaining wipes fall back into the dispenser and with minimum loss of liquid solution is disclosed. The dispenser includes: (i) a container having an interior for storing the cleaning wipes wherein the wipes comprise a web of material; and (ii) a dispensing port having a body that is attached to the container and that has an opening through which the web of material is threaded, wherein the opening defines at least two nodes that are in communication with each other by an open channel, wherein each node has at least two appendages projecting therefrom, wherein the open channel and appendages define a plurality of edges that frictionally engage the web during separation of a sheet of material from a remaining portion of web of material and wherein the opening is dimensioned so that following detachment of the sheet, a remaining fragment of web of material remains threaded through the opening. The body of the dispensing port includes a floor where the opening is located and a ridge member projecting from the floor and wherein the height of the ridge as measured from the floor is sufficient to create a reservoir for temporary placement of the fragment of web material threaded through the opening.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,971,542 discloses reach-in wipes with enhanced dispensability. The patent relates to a stack of wipes for use in a reach-in wipes dispenser having a dispensing opening, and related method. The stack includes a plurality of wipes stacked upon each other. Each wipe is separably joined to an adjacent wipe to form a joint therebetween. For at least 50% of the wipes in the stack of wipes, dispensing a top wipe from the stack of wipes causes an adjacent following wipe to at least partially be drawn upwards towards and/or through the dispensing opening, and the top wipe completely separates automatically from the following wipe at the joint before the following wipe completely passes through the dispensing opening, and when the top wipe completely separates automatically from the following wipe the following wipe falls back towards the stack of wipes and is positioned within the dispenser and below the dispensing opening.

U.S. Pat. No. 10,548,438 discloses a wet wipe container with spray pump dispenser. The wet wipe container has a housing having an internal compartment for holding wet wipes, a lid and a moisturizing spray dispenser. The lid has a dispensing opening through which wipes are dispensed and a dispensing opening lid for covering the dispensing opening while not in use. The moisturizing spray dispenser has an outlet positioned to dispense fluid directly onto the wet wipes in a storage position in the housing.

Dispenser systems make disposable sheets of wet wipes, tissues and like products and/or sheets of toilet paper from a roll available to a user are also illustrated in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,409,340, 3,837,595, 4,004,687, and 4,106,616, 5,311,986, 5,618,008, and 6,929,148.

U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,004,687 and 4,106,616 show arrangements wherein the spindle of a wall mounted toilet paper holder receives a roll of toilet paper and a dual arm caddy for carrying wet wipes is hung from the spindle. The caddy includes a pair of arms that hang a box-like container for carrying and making available a supply of wet wipes and the user opens a lid of the container to gain access to the wet wipes. However, the lid opens upwardly and towards the dispensing end of the roll. As such, the arms of the caddy must not only be sufficiently long to ensure that the lid does not interfere with toilet paper use but the length of the spindle must be sufficiently long to accommodate not only the roll of toilet paper but provide additional space for the caddy arms. In use, when a new roll of toilet paper is needed, the caddy is removed first. The wet wipes are merely stored and available upon opening of the lid.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,106,616 discloses cylindrical and box-like containers, each with a removable cover, that releasably carry a supply of pre-wetted sheets that are individually withdrawable through a slit. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,004,687, a cylindrical container includes a slitted aperture for withdrawing pre-wetted sheets but the slit is not covered by a lid.

There are multiple devices that have been proposed in prior art. But none of these provides an apparatus which provides multiple solutions at one place. Furthermore, the dispensing of wipes in such stacks has not been completely satisfactory. For example, users of the wipes have had difficulties recognizing and grasping the edges of each individual wipe to dispense or remove the wet wipe from the package.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top front isometric view of an example flushable wipes dispenser.

FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top front isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser shown in FIG. 1, with the top and lid shown in an open position.

FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate installation of the example flushable wipes dispenser on a toilet tank.

FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate use of the example flushable wipes dispenser as it has been installed on the toilet tank.

FIG. 8 is a bottom front isometric view of another example flushable wipes dispenser.

FIG. 9 is an exploded isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a partially exploded bottom front isometric view of yet another example flushable wipes dispenser.

FIG. 11 is a rear isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a bottom view of yet another example flushable wipes dispenser.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Medical doctors, naturopaths, and assorted holistic health professionals have pointed out the health hazards associated with toilets, especially public toilets. Toilets pose many dangers for users, especially if proper sanitary measures are not taken. The biggest fear people have when they use a public toilet is that they will contract diseases because these toilets are usually not clean. People take all possible steps to avoid touching the faucet and even try to flush the toilet with their shoe. Even though the idea of flushing the toilet with one's shoe may sound absurd, many people actually flush public toilets this way.

There are several disease-causing bacteria that one can find in and around the toilet seat. Some examples of bacteria and viruses that are found on and around toilets in public bathrooms include E. coli, streptococcus, hepatitis A virus, staphylococcus, shigella bacteria and sexually transmitted organisms. Generally, these bacteria will not affect people with a strong immune system and when proper measures are taken, such as regular cleaning, and hand washing

Accordingly, it is desired to provide a bathroom cleaning wipe (or stack of wipes) near the toilet. It is also desired that the bathroom cleaning wipe(s) or tissue(s) are provided in an easy to access, reach-in format, so that these can be readily dispensed, particularly for wet wipes that might otherwise stick together. The dispenser device disclosed herein is designed with one or more suction cups on the bottom of the container, allowing it to attach directly to the toilet tank and be readily available for use where it is needed the most.

An example of the dispenser device is a bathroom accessory, and more particularly, a hygiene-promoting dispenser containing wipes (e.g., flushable wipes) or tissues in a portable storage assembly. The flushable wipes dispenser is easy to use, efficient, fast, economical, durable, and safe to use.

It is an objective to have a sanitizing wipes dispenser which will allow the user to ensure the maintenance of hygiene while using the restroom.

It is a further objective to provide a plurality of pre-moistened wipes within the dispenser for cleaning the toilet seat.

It is a further objective to provide a dispenser designed with suction cups on the bottom to attach the container directly to the toilet tank.

It is a further objective to provide wipes which are configured to have dimensions (e.g., width, length and thickness) that are configured for use in wiping toilet surfaces effectively. In this regard, the wipes have a length and a width greater than the width of a toilet tissue square and a thickness that is greater than the thickness of ordinary toilet tissue, yet is easily dispersible in water.

It is also an objective to provide maximum efficiency and utilize the space on the side of a toilet tank with a minimalist box design that harmoniously flows into the design of the existing toilet.

An example of a dispenser device may be attached to a toilet for making wipes or tissues readily available to a user. The example dispenser device includes a container structure having an upper container portion and a lower container portion connecting to one another to form an interior storage chamber for the wipes or tissues. The example dispenser device also includes a lid in the upper container portion and operable between an open position for withdrawings the wipes or tissues from the interior storage chamber, and a closed position. The example dispenser device also includes a bottom surface of the lower container portion on an outside of the container structure. The example dispenser device also includes one or more suction members attached to the bottom surface of the lower container portion. The suction members are configured for removably attaching the container structure and the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber to a generally smooth surface at or near a point of use.

Before continuing, it is noted that as used herein, the terms “includes” and “including” mean, but is not limited to, “includes” or “including” and “includes at least” or “including at least.” The term “based on” means “based on” and “based at least in part on.”

It is also noted that the examples described herein are provided for purposes of illustration, and are not intended to be limiting. Other devices and/or device configurations may be utilized to carry out the operations described herein.

The operations shown and described herein are provided to illustrate example implementations. It is noted that the operations are not limited to the ordering shown. Still other operations may also be implemented.

FIG. 1 is a top front isometric view of an example flushable wipes dispenser 10. FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser 10 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a top front isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser 10 shown in FIG. 1, with the top 12 and lid 14 shown in an open position.

This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus or wipes dispenser 10 for dispensing wet wipes (e.g., flushable wipes) or tissues, to the toilet (e.g., the toilet tank), wall, or other generally smooth mounting surface (e.g., a cabinet). An example of the container structure 11 of the wipes dispenser 10 has an upper portion 12 (with lid 14), and a lower portion 16. The upper portion 12 and the lower portion 16 may be connected together (e.g., via a hinge 18b to form a chamber 20 therein for storing a stack of wet wipes or tissues). Separate hinges 18a and 18b may be provided for the lid 14 and for connecting the upper portion 12 with the lower portion 16. The wipes dispenser 10 may include one or more suction member 22 (e.g., suction cups) removably attaching the container structure 11 with the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber 20 to a generally smooth surface at or near a point of use, as illustrated by way of example in FIGS. 4-7.

In an example, the stack of wipes or tissues (not shown) is supported atop a support tray (not shown) within the chamber 20 that is biased (e.g., via a spring assembly, not shown) upward towards the opening 21 formed under the lid 14 with removal of the topmost sheet from the stack of wipes, simultaneously pulling the next sheet of wipes from the stack into position for subsequent withdrawal from the opening.

The wipes dispenser 10 may include one or more features which facilitate one-handed use of the container. For example, the wipes dispenser 10 may have an orifice configured to reduce dispensing errors, so that wipes do not have to be put back into the container (as after a daisy-chain error) or retrieved from the chamber 20 of the container (as after a fall-back error). The wipes dispenser 10 may have an orifice configured to make it easier to correct dispensing errors that do occur (not shown, but already available on existing wipes dispensers). The wipes dispenser 10 may also have features which facilitate opening, closing, or using the container, for example, by providing one or more cues for the proper use of the container, or by having proportions which make the container stable on a flat surface as wipes are removed from the container. To help reduce the evaporation of liquid and/or volatile compounds, such as perfumes, from wipes stored within the container, the interface between the upper and lower portions 12, 16 of the wipes dispenser 10, and the lid 14, may include one or more features such as a seal, gasket, press fit, or other means for preventing moisture transfer across the interface.

Example latch mechanisms 60 and 70 are also shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. The example latch mechanism 60 includes a pull tab with means for engaging with a ridge on the lower container portion 16. The pull tab may be pressed over the ridge to latch the upper container portion 112 to the lower container portion 116. The pull tab may be pulled away from the ridge to release the upper container portion 112 from the lower container portion 116, e.g., for providing access to chamber 20 formed therein to restock or replace wipes.

The example latch mechanism 70 on the lid 14 is shown as a push button latch release, and includes a tab member and a latch member. The tab member may be pressed down toward the upper container portion 12 so that the latch member engages with a lip formed inside the upper container portion 12 to hold the lid 14 in a closed position. The tab member may be lifted or pulled upward so that the latch member disengages with the lip to allow the lid 14 to open. It is noted that other latch mechanisms may also be provided. In addition, the latch mechanisms may be the same. For example, latch mechanism 70 may be the same as latch mechanism 60 (e.g., both push button latch releases).

FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate installation of the example flushable wipes dispenser 10 on the side of a toilet 1. FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate use of the example flushable wipes dispenser 10 after it has been installed, whereby the user can remove one or more wipes or tissues 8 from the dispenser 10. The wipes dispenser 10 is shown in these figures for purposes of illustration as it may be attached to the side of tank 2 of the toilet 1. It is noted, however, that the wipes dispenser 10 may be attached to any suitable location of the toilet 1 (e.g., the tank cover 3, the bowl 4, the base 5, the seat lid 6, etc.), or other convenient location near the toilet or other point of use (e.g., a sink), such as to a mirror, a cabinet, a wall, etc. In the example shown, the dispenser device 10 utilizes the space on the side of a toilet tank 2 and a minimalist box design that harmoniously flows into the design of the existing toilet 1.

FIG. 8 is a bottom front isometric view of another example flushable wipes dispenser 110. FIG. 9 is an exploded isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser 110 shown in FIG. 8. It is noted that 100-series reference numbers are used to refer to like components, and that those same components may not be described again with specific reference to these figures except to the extent that the components may differ.

An example of the dispenser device 110 for wipes or tissues shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 includes a container structure 111 having an upper container portion 112 and a lower container portion 116. The upper container portion 112 and the lower container portion 116 connect to one another to form an interior storage chamber 120 for the wipes or tissues. A lid 114 is provided in the upper container portion 112. In an example, the upper container portion 112 and the lower container portion are connected by separate hinges, as already discussed above with reference to FIG. 1. The lid 114 is operable between an open position for withdrawings the wipes or tissues from the interior storage chamber 120, and a closed position. The outside of the container structure 111 has a bottom surface 130 of the lower container portion 116.

One or more suction members 122 are attached at the bottom surface 130 of the lower container portion 116. In an example, one or more securement knobs or studs 132 are provided on the bottom surface 130 of the lower container portion 116, and the suction members 122 are connected on the studs 132 (e.g., by press fit or other suitable connection). For example, the studs 132 may be press fit or threaded into openings formed in the bottom surface 130 of the container structure 111, and then the suction members 122 may be press fit or threaded onto the studs 132. In another example, the studs 132 may be integrated with (i.e., part of) the suction members 122, and then press fit or threaded into the bottom surface 130 of the container structure 111 along with the suction members 122. The suction members 122 are configured for removably attaching the container structure 111 and the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber 120 to a generally smooth surface at or near a point of use (e.g., the tank of a toilet).

In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a raised perimeter 140 is formed on the bottom surface 130 of the lower container portion 116 so that the suction member(s) 122 are at least partly recessed within the raised perimeter portion. This design may be more aesthetically pleasing, by hiding some or all of the suction members 122 from view, and may also help prevent the build-up of dirt, debris, and grime.

Example latch mechanisms 160 and 170 are also shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The example latch mechanism 160 includes a lower pull tab 162 with a ridge 164 formed on the inside surface, which engages with a mating ridge 166 on the lower container portion 116. The lower pull tab 162 may be pressed over the mating ridge 166 to latch the upper container portion 112 to the lower container portion 116. The lower pull tab 162 may be pulled away from the mating ridge 166 to release the upper container portion 112 from the lower container portion 116.

The example latch mechanism 170 may include a tab member 172 and latch member 174. The tab member 171 may be pressed down toward the opening 122 so that the latch member 174 engages with a lip 176 formed inside the upper container portion 112 to hold the lid 114 in a closed position. The tab member 172 may be lifted or pulled upward so that the latch member 174 disengages with the lip 176 to allow the lid 114 to open.

It is noted that the example latch mechanisms 160 and 170 are shown only for purposes of illustration. Other examples of latch mechanisms are also contemplated as being within the scope of the disclosure, as will be readily understood by those having ordinary skill in the art after becoming familiar with the teachings herein.

FIG. 10 is a partially exploded bottom front isometric view of yet another example flushable wipes dispenser 210. FIG. 11 is a rear isometric view of the example flushable wipes dispenser 210 shown in FIG. 10. It is noted that 200-series reference numbers are used to refer to like components, and that those same components may not be described again with specific reference to these figures except to the extent that the components may differ.

An example of the dispenser device 210 for wipes or tissues shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 includes a container structure 211 having an upper container portion 212 and a lower container portion 216. The upper container portion 212 and the lower container portion 216 connect to one another to form an interior storage chamber 220 for the wipes or tissues. A lid 214 is provided in the upper container portion 212. In an example, the upper container portion 212 and the lower container portion are connected by separate hinges, as already discussed above with reference to FIG. 1. The lid 214 is operable between an open position for withdrawings the wipes or tissues from the interior storage chamber 220, and a closed position. The outside of the container structure 211 has a bottom surface 230 of the lower container portion 216.

One or more suction members 222 are attached at the bottom surface 230 of the lower container portion 216. In an example, one or more securement knobs 232 are provided on the bottom surface 230 of the lower container portion 216, and the suction members 222 are connected on the securement knobs 232 (e.g., by press fit or other suitable connection). The suction members 222 are configured for removably attaching the container structure 211 and the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber 220 to a generally smooth surface at or near a point of use (e.g., the tank of a toilet).

In an example, a recessed base 230 or area is formed or provided within the base or bottom of the lower container portion 216. The suction member(s) 222 may be at least partly recessed within a lip 240 provided around or formed by sidewalls of the recessed base 230. In an example, an opening 250 is formed in the lip 240 of the recessed base 230. The opening 250 is configured for a user to slide one or more fingers through the opening 250. In an example, the opening 250 is formed as part of or at least partly through one or more of the sidewalls in the lip 240 of the recessed base 230. The opening 250 may aid the user in grasping the container structure 211 and releasing the suction member(s) 222 from the generally smooth surface at or near the point of use for removing the container structure 211 (e.g., by pulling the device 210 off of the tank of the toilet).

Example latch mechanisms 260 and 270 are also shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. The example latch mechanism 260 includes a lower pull tab 262 with a ridge 264 formed on the inside surface, which engages with a mating ridge 266 on the lower container portion 216. The lower pull tab 262 may be pressed over the mating ridge 266 to latch the upper container portion 212 to the lower container portion 216. The lower pull tab 262 may be pulled away from the mating ridge 266 to release the upper container portion 212 from the lower container portion 216.

The example latch mechanism 270 may include a tab member 272 and latch member (not visible in FIGS. 10 and 11, but already described above with reference to FIG. 9). The tab member 271 may be pressed down toward the opening in the container structure 211 so that the latch member engages with a lip formed inside the upper container portion 212 to hold the lid in a closed position. The tab member 272 may be lifted or pulled upward so that the latch member 274 disengages with the lip to allow the lid to open.

FIG. 12 is a bottom view of yet another example flushable wipes dispenser 310. In this example, the bottom surface of the lower container portion 316 is made of silicone, and the suction member(s) are formed as part of the silicone surface of the lower container portion 316. It is noted that 300-series reference numbers are used to refer to like components, and that those same components may not be described again with specific reference to these figures except to the extent that the components may differ.

The wipes dispenser 310 is manufactured with one or more integrated suction members 322 (i.e., formed as part of the same material as the bottom surface) on the lower portion 316. The integrated suction members 322 attach directly to the toilet tank 2 or other suitable mounting surface. As shown in FIG. 12, the suction member(s) 322 may be various sizes. In another example, however, the suction member(s) can be all the same size. The lower portion 316 of the wipes dispenser 310 is made of silicone with integrated suction cups to attach to the toilet. The silicon base may be somewhat flexible. Thus, the silicon base allows the lower portion 316 of the wipes dispenser 310 to at least somewhat couture to a portion of the shape of the toilet tank. The upper portion and lid (not visible in FIG. 12) can be made of plastic for a minimal design to blend in with the toilet 1.

It is noted that the examples shown and described are provided for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting. Still other examples are also contemplated.

Claims

1. A dispenser device for wipes or tissues, comprising: a container structure having an upper container portion and a lower container portion connecting to one another to form an interior storage chamber for the wipes or tissues;a lid provided in the upper container portion, the lid operable between an open position for withdrawings the wipes or tissues from the interior storage chamber, and a closed position;a bottom surface of the lower container portion on an outside of the container structure; andat least one suction member attached to the bottom surface of the lower container portion, the at least one suction member configured for removably attaching the container structure and the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber to a generally smooth surface at or near a point of use.

2. The dispenser device of claim 1, further comprising a recessed base on the bottom surface of the lower container portion, and wherein the at least one suction member is at least partly recessed within a lip formed by the recessed base.

3. The dispenser device of claim 2, wherein the lip of the recessed base is formed by a plurality of sidewalls.

4. The dispenser device of claim 3, further comprising an opening in the lip of the recessed base configured for a user to slide one or more fingers through the opening to aid in grasping the container structure and release the at least one suction member from the generally smooth surface at or near the point of use for removing the container structure.

5. The dispenser device of claim 4, wherein the opening is formed through at least one of the plurality of sidewalls in the lip of the recessed base.

6. The dispenser device of claim 1, further comprising a raised perimeter formed on the bottom surface of the lower container portion, and wherein the at least one suction member is at least partly recessed within the raised perimeter portion.

7. The dispenser device of claim 1, further comprising at least one securement knob provided on the bottom surface of the lower container portion, and wherein the at least one suction member is connected on the at least one securement knob.

8. The dispenser device of claim 1, wherein the upper container portion and the lower container portion are connected by a first hinge, and the lid is connected in the upper container portion by a second hinge.

9. The dispenser device of claim 1, wherein the generally smooth surface at or near a point of use is a toilet tank.

10. The dispenser device of claim 1, wherein the interior storage chamber is configured for storing a stack of separate, generally flat, planar, and separably removable, wipes or tissues.

11. The dispenser device of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the lower container portion is coutured to the shape of the generally smooth surface at or near a point of use.

12. The dispenser device of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the lower container portion is silicone, and wherein the at least one suction member is at least one integrated suction cup formed of the silicone on the bottom surface of the lower container portion.

13. A dispenser device for providing wipes or tissues at a toilet, comprising: a container structure having an upper container portion and a lower container portion hinged to one another to provide access into an interior storage chamber for adding or removing the wipes or tissues;a bottom surface of the lower container portion on an outside of the container structure; anda suction member attached to the bottom surface of the lower container portion, the suction member configured for removably attaching the container structure and the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber to a generally smooth surface of a toilet.

14. The dispenser device of claim 13, further comprising a separate lid provided in the upper container portion, the lid operable between an open position for withdrawings the wipes or tissues from the interior storage chamber, and a closed position.

15. The dispenser device of claim 13, further comprising a recessed base on the bottom surface of the lower container portion, and wherein the suction member is at least partly recessed within a lip formed by the recessed base.

16. The dispenser device of claim 15, further comprising an opening into the recessed base, the opening configured for a user to slide one or more fingers through the opening to aid in grasping the container structure and release the at least one suction member from the generally smooth surface for removing the container structure from the toilet.

17. The dispenser device of claim 13, further comprising a raised perimeter formed on the bottom surface of the lower container portion, and wherein the suction member is at least partly recessed within the raised perimeter portion.

18. The dispenser device of claim 13, further comprising a securement knob provided on the bottom surface of the lower container portion, and wherein the suction member is connected on the securement knob.