MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPENSER
First Claim
1. A multifunctional dispenser, comprising:
- a cavity for reversibly housing at least a portion of a dispensing container therein;
an opening for passage of dispensible items from the dispensing container when the dispensing container is at least partially disposed within the cavity; and
at least one electronic component, selected from a display, a speaker, a microphone, a camera, a light, a clock, a radio, a television, a computer, a telephone, and an alarm.
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Abstract
A multifunctional dispenser is disclosed, having at least one electronic component integrated therein. The multifunctional dispenser includes a cavity configured to accommodate at least some portion of a predetermined dispensing container configuration, such as a tissue box. Electronic components integrated into, and/or operatively connectable to, the multifunctional dispenser may include a clock, an alarm, a radio, a television, a telephone, a computer, a portable storage device (e.g., mp3 player) and others. Sensors may be incorporated into the multifunctional dispenser to sense a quantity of items dispensed and/or remaining. The electronic components may be remotely operable. The multifunctional dispenser may also include a wireless transmitter and/or receiver for communicating with external electronic devices. The multifunctional dispenser may also be configured for the reversible connection of a predetermined multimedia medium such as a CD, DVD and/or flash memory device. One variation of the multifunctional dispenser may be utilized as a baby monitor, and capture and/or transmit audio, still pictures, and/or video to a remote electronic device for monitoring from the remote location.
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20 Claims
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1. A multifunctional dispenser, comprising:
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a cavity for reversibly housing at least a portion of a dispensing container therein;
an opening for passage of dispensible items from the dispensing container when the dispensing container is at least partially disposed within the cavity; and
at least one electronic component, selected from a display, a speaker, a microphone, a camera, a light, a clock, a radio, a television, a computer, a telephone, and an alarm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for manufacturing a multifunctional dispenser, comprising:
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operatively connecting at least one electronic component to an apparatus having a cavity configured to accommodate at least some predetermined portion of a dispensing container; and
disposing at least one opening in a surface of the apparatus, such that dispensible items disposed in the dispensing container may be dispensed through the opening, when the dispensing container is at least partially disposed in the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A multifunctional dispenser, comprising:
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a cavity accessible through a first opening, for reversibly housing predetermined dispensible items therein;
an second, smaller opening for passage of the dispensible items from within the cavity; and
at least one electronic component, selected from a display, a speaker, a microphone, a camera, a light, a clock, a radio, a television, a computer, a telephone, and an alarm. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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