US20030102243A1

US20030102243A1 - Tissue box and holder

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Publication number: US20030102243A1
Application number: US10/007,961
Authority: US
Inventors: Teresa Sab
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-12-03
Filing date: 2001-12-03
Publication date: 2003-06-05

Abstract

a tissue box container capable of covering or holding facial tissue boxes of various sizes and configurations, the container including a body having adjoining first and second rear panels disposed at an angle with respect to each other such that the container body may be fitted in a congruent corner on a surface. A front panel of selected configuration spans the first rear panel and the second rear panel, and a top panel having a top panel opening is provided on the first rear panel, the second rear panel and the front panel of the container body. One of the rear panels may be omitted from or removably attached to the container body, and a bottom panel may be removably or fixedly attached to the bottom of the container body.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to tissue-dispensing packages and containment means therefore, and more particularly to facial tissue-dispensing boxes and accompanying containers having a geometric configuration rendering the tissue box and/or container especially amenable to convenient positioning in corners on desks, tables, countertops and like supporting surfaces. The unique configuration of the tissue box and container additionally imparts an aesthetically-pleasing appearance.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Each year, colds and allergies afflict hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Colds are caused by viruses which attack the mucous lining of the nasal and respiratory passages, inducing the lining to slough off and flow from the nose in a nasal drip or “runny nose.” Allergies are caused by a reaction of the immune system to foreign particles, wherein specialized immune cells such as mast cells and basophils release histamines and other vasodilators which cause inflammation of the mucous linings in the nasal passages and a similar shedding of the superficial mucous layers from the nose. These and other related conditions may be accompanied by frequent sneezing and, occasionally, nosebleeds. Consequently, facial tissues, such as those sold under the trademark KLEENEX, have attained a ubiquitous presence in homes, offices and the like, around the world. Regular blowing of the nose during viral nasal infections and allergic episodes tends to flush the offending viruses and allergins from the nose and expedite recovery, as well as temporarily restore a sense of taste and smell.

Paper facial tissues are typically dispensed from a cuboidal or elongated rectangular box through an opening or slot in the top of the box. Tissue-dispensing boxes are conventionally constructed from cardboard and may include imprints of flowers or other decorative patterns to impart an aesthetically-pleasing appearance to the boxes. However, the boxes tend to clutter such surfaces as desks, tables and countertops, decreasing the quantity of space available for other articles. Consequently, the boxes are frequently misplaced during the course of relocating the boxes in an effort to provide additional space on those surfaces. While one of the corners of the cuboidal or rectangular box is typically contoured to fit into a corner on the corresponding supporting surface, the opposite corner of the box frequently extends outwardly in a manner contributing to the already-cluttered surface. Furthermore, in some instances the opposite extending corner precludes corner placement altogether due to interference with nearby permanent surface fixtures, such as a bathroom sink. In addition to the aforementioned space-related issues, the typically plain and ordinary decorative patterns on the boxes have, over time, acquired minimally desirable appearance in the eyes of many people.

Tissue box containers are sometimes used to provide a more aesthetically-pleasing appearance. Tissue box containers of two basic types are known in the art for covering facial tissue-dispensing boxes in order to improve the appearance of the boxes, namely, tissue box covers and tissue box holders. These containers are typically cuboidal or rectangular in shape and are designed to accommodate the correspondingly-configured facial tissue-dispensing boxes. The conventional tissue box containers are generally constructed of metal or plastic and include an open bottom or other side for receiving the tissue-dispensing box, as well as a round or elliptical opening, or slot, in the top of the container for alignment with, and dispensing of tissues from, the opening or slot in the tissue-dispensing package. These conventional cuboidal or rectangular tissue box containers, like the tissue-dispensing boxes they are designed to contain, suffer from the disadvantage of inefficient space occupation on the desk, table, countertop or other surface on which they are supported, even if positioned in a congruent corner on the surface. Additionally, the size and configuration of conventional tissue box containers generally limit their use to containing similarly sized and shaped tissue-dispensing boxes.

In view of the aforementioned disadvantages and limitations of conventional tissue boxes and tissue box containers, it would be desirable to provide a tissue box having a geometric configuration lending itself to more efficient utilization of space on surfaces having a corner, and imparting a more aesthetically-pleasing appearance to the immediate surroundings than conventional tissue boxes. Furthermore, it would be desirable to provide a tissue box container having a similar space-saving configuration and adapted for receiving and maintaining tissue boxes having varying geometric configurations. Preferably, the unique configuration of the tissue boxes and containers are such that they are less apt to slide about the particular supporting surface.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is generally directed to a tissue box and tissue box container arrangement, wherein the tissue box and/or tissue box container are contoured to fit snugly in a corner on a desk, table, countertop or other surface, to enable more efficient space utilization of the surface and to present a more aesthetically-pleasing appearance to the overall surface.

It is an object of the present invention is to provide a tissue-dispensing box having a geometric configuration lending itself to improved space efficiency on a supporting surface.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a tissue-dispensing box having a geometric configuration in which a main corner of the box is contoured to fit snugly against a bounding corner of a support surface, wherein the main box corner is disposed opposite to a box side to enable placement proximate to adjacent permanent supporting surface fixtures.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a tissue-dispensing box container having a geometric configuration lending itself to improved space efficiency on a supporting surface.

It is another object of the present invention to provide tissue-dispensing box container having a geometric configuration in which a main corner of the container is contoured to fit snugly against a bounding corner of a support surface, and wherein the main corner of the container is disposed opposite to a holder side to enable placement proximate to adjacent permanent supporting surface fixtures.

It is another object of the present invention to provide such a geometrically configured tissue-dispensing box container having an interior adapted for containing tissue boxes having varying configurations, including conventional cuboidal configurations.

It is another object of the present invention to provide such a geometrically configured tissue-dispensing box container wherein the container acts as a tissue box holder and includes a box-receiving opening covered by a releasably securable panel member.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a tissue-dispensing box and container each providing an improved aesthetic appearance vis-à-vis conventional tissue boxes and containers.

It is another object of the present invention is to provide a tissue box container amenable to being constructed in various configurations and sizes from a variety of materials.

These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow.

In a first major aspect of the invention a generally triangular tissue-dispensing box is provided comprising: a tissue box body having adjoining first and second rear sides disposed at an angle of from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to each other; a front side spanning said first and second rear sides; and a top side positioned above said first rear side, said second rear side and said front side of said tissue box body, said top side having an opening provided therethrough, wherein said first rear side, said second rear side, said front side and said top side together define a tissue box interior communicating with said top side opening.

In a second major aspect of the invention a tissue-dispensing box container adapted for placement in a corner is configured for containing tissue boxes having various geometries and comprises: a container body having adjoining first and second rear panels disposed at an angle of from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to each other; a front panel spanning said first rear panel and said second rear panel, said front panel having a selected configuration; and a top panel provided on said first rear panel, said second rear panel and said front panel of said holder body and having a top panel opening, wherein said first rear panel, said second rear panel, said front panel and said top panel define a container interior communicating with said top panel opening of said top panel.

In a further aspect of the invention, the front panel of the tissue box container has a non-planar configuration such as a multi-faceted configuration or an arcuate configuration.

In yet a further aspect of the invention, the tissue box container comprises a holder and is provided having a removable rear panel, a removable bottom panel, or both, for enabling selective access to the holder interior.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The preferred embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, where like designations denote like elements, and in which: [0022]
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the tissue-dispensing box of the present invention; [0023]
FIG. 2 is an inverted front view of the tissue box of FIG. 1; [0024]
FIG. 3 is a top view of the tissue box of FIG. 1; [0025]
FIG. 4 is a side view of the tissue box of FIG. 1; [0026]
FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a tissue box cover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [0027]
FIG. 6 is a front view of the tissue box cover of FIG. 5; [0028]
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the tissue box cover of FIG. 5; [0029]
FIG. 8 is a side view of the tissue box cover of FIG. 5; [0030]
FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the tissue box cover depicted in FIGS. [0031] 5-8, more particularly illustrating typical positioning of a cuboidal-shaped facial tissue box (shown in phantom) within the interior of the cover in a typical application;
FIG. 10 is an exploded, perspective view of the tissue box cover and tissue box depicted in FIG. 9, further illustrating the relative positioning of the tissue box cover over the tissue box; [0032]
FIG. 11 is an exploded, perspective view of the tissue box cover depicted in FIGS. [0033] 5-8 positioned over a like-geometry triangular tissue box;
FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the tissue box cover of FIG. 11 with the tissue box (shown in phantom) fully contained therein; [0034]
FIG. 13 is an exploded, perspective view of a tissue box holder having a removable rear panel for enabling receipt and containment of a facial tissue box therein, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; [0035]
FIG. 14 is an exploded, perspective view of a the tissue box holder having a removable bottom panel for enabling receipt and containment of a facial tissue box therein, in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention; [0036]
FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of still another embodiment of the tissue box container of the present invention, more particularly illustrating a multi-faceted front panel of the tissue box container, and [0037]
FIG. 16 is a front perspective view of still a further embodiment of the tissue box container of the present invention, more particularly illustrating a curved front panel of the tissue box container. [0038]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Shown throughout the figures, the present invention is generally directed towards a tissue box and container arrangement which facilitates efficient space utilization on the surfaces of desks, tables, countertops and the like, particularly in comers on such surfaces, and which imparts an aesthetically-pleasing appearance to the surroundings. [0039]
Referring initially to FIGS. [0040] 1-4 of the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the tissue-dispensing box of the present invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 1. The tissue box 1 is characterized by a triangular-shaped body 2, the various components of which are preferably constructed from a conventional tissue box material such as cardboard. The tissue box body 2 includes a pair of rectangular rear sides 4 joined to each other along a rear vertex 10, with the planes of the respective rear sides 4 typically disposed at an angle of from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to each other. A planar front side 3 spans the extending edges of the diverging rear sides 4, along a pair of side vertices 9 of the triangular box body 2. A triangular top side 5, the configuration of which matches the congruent triangular configuration formed by the rear sides 4 and front side 3, is provided on the top edges 11 of the respective rear sides 4 and the top edge 7 of the front side 3. Similarly, a triangular bottom side 6, the configuration of which matches the congruent triangular configuration formed by the rear sides 4 and front side 3, is provided on the bottom edges 12 of the respective rear sides 4 and the bottom edge 8 of the front side 3. Preferably, the box body 2 is constructed from a single contiguous sheet of cardboard or like material having a pre-formed geometry defining a pair of rectangular rear side areas, a rectangular front side area, a triangular top side area and a triangular bottom side area, such that the appropriate side edges can be attached by glue, heat sealing or any other conventional means to form the tissue box body 2. An opening 13 in top side 5 is covered by a flexible plastic sheet 14 having a slit 15 provided therein for dispensing tissues 16 in the usual manner.
Referring now to FIGS. [0041] 5-8 of the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the tissue box container of the present invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 20. The tissue box container comprises a cover 20 characterized by a triangular-shaped cover body 21, the various components of which may be constructed of plastic, metal, wood or cardboard, in nonexclusive particular. The cover body 21 includes a pair of rectangular rear panels 23 joined to each other along a rear vertex 29, with the planes of the respective rear panels 23 typically disposed at an angle of from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to each other. A planar front panel 22 spans the extending edges of the diverging rear panels 23, along a pair of side vertices 28 of the triangular cover body 21. A triangular top panel 24, the configuration of which matches the congruent triangular configuration formed by the rear panels 23 and front panel 22, is provided on the top edges 30 of the respective rear panels 23 and the top edge 26 of the front panel 22. Alternatively, it is understood that the cover body 21 may be constructed in such a manner that the top panel 24 is flush or recessed with respect to the top edges 30 of the rear panels 23 and the top edge 26 of the front panel 22. It is further understood that the rear panels 23, the front panel 22 and the top panel 24 may be glued, nailed, screwed together or molded integrally or otherwise attached to each other according to the knowledge of those skilled in the art, to form the cover body 21. As best depicted in FIG. 7, the bottom edges 31 of the respective rear panels 23 and the bottom edge 27 of the front panel 22 together define a bottom cover opening which communicates with a cover interior 25, defined by the inner surfaces of the rear panels 23, the front panel 22 and the top panel 24 of the cover body 21. A top panel opening 32, which may be an elongated slot as illustrated, or elliptical, circular or any other suitable configuration, extends through the top panel 24 and communicates with the cover interior 25 for purposes which will be hereinafter described.
Referring now primarily to FIGS. [0042] 9-12 of the drawings, in application the tissue box cover body 21 is designed to cover a facial tissue box 1 and is particularly suitable for positioning in a corner (not illustrated) on a table, desk, countertop or like surface in order to reduce space occupation on the surface and impart a unique and aesthetically-pleasing appearance to the facial tissue box 1 or surroundings. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the tissue box cover body 21 may be constructed in any desired size to facilitate covering facial tissue boxes 1 of any size and configuration. Referring briefly to FIGS. 11-12, the cover body 21 is shown in combination with a similarly shaped triangular tissue-dispensing box 1. However, the cover body 21 is also capable of covering non-triangular tissue boxes, such as the cube-shaped facial tissue box 1 shown in FIGS. 9-10.
In use, the [0043] facial tissue box 1 is initially placed in upward-standing position on a surface (not illustrated), with one of the multiple facial tissues 16 contained in the facial tissue box 1, extending upwardly through the upper tissue opening 15 of the facial tissue box. The cover body 21 is next lowered in place over the facial tissue box 1 until the facial tissue box is positioned entirely within the cover body 21, as illustrated in FIG. 9 and FIG. 12. The facial tissue 16 extending from the tissue opening 15 of the facial tissue box 1 is extended through the top panel opening 32 of the top panel 24, such that the facial tissues 16 inside the tissue box 1 may be successively drawn from the tissue box through the top panel opening 32 and used. After the supply of facial tissues 16 has been dispensed, the cover body 21 is lifted from the depleted facial tissue box 1, which is discarded, and the cover body 21 is lowered in place over a replacement facial tissue box 1, with the first facial tissue 16 of the replacement facial tissue box extending upwardly through the top panel opening 32. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the rear vertex 29 defined by the rear panels 23 of the cover body 21 may be inserted in a corner (not illustrated) formed by meeting walls or other vertical surfaces extending above a desk, table, countertop or other horizontal surface on which the cover body 21 is supported. In that case, the triangular shape of the cover body 21 presents a space-efficient configuration for accommodating articles in addition to the cover body 21 on the horizontal-supporting surface.
Referring now to FIG. 13 of the drawings, in another embodiment of the present invention, the tissue box container comprises a holder. The tissue box holder is generally indicated by [0044] reference numeral 40 and is similar in design to the tissue box cover 21 illustrated in FIGS. 5-8, except it includes a bottom tissue box supporting panel (not shown) and one of the rear panels 23 (FIG. 6) of the holder body 21 is omitted from the holder body 21 to define a rectangular rear cover opening 42 which may be selectively closed by a removable rear panel 41. The removable rear panel 41 may be fitted with panel attachment clips 43 for removably engaging the front panel 22, the remaining rear panel 23 and/or the top panel 24, and securing the removable rear panel 41 to the holder body 21. It is understood that the removable rear panel 41 may be removably attached to the holder body 21 using any method known to those skilled in the art other than or in addition to the panel attachment clips 43. Accordingly, the facial tissue box 1 may be fitted in the holder interior 25 of the holder body 21 by removing the removable rear panel 41 from the holder body 21 and sliding the facial tissue box 1 through the exposed rear cover opening 42, whereupon the removable rear panel 41 may be replaced on the holder body 21 to close the rear holder opening 42 and holder interior 25. In like manner, the depleted facial tissue box 1 may be removed from the holder interior 25 of the holder body 21 by removing the removable rear panel 41 from the tissue box holder 40. Obviously, the holder body can be used without replacing the rear panel 41 if desired.
Referring now to FIG. 14 of the drawings, another embodiment of the tissue box holder of the present invention is generally indicated by [0045] reference numeral 50 and is similar in design to the tissue box holder 21 heretofore described with respect to FIGS. 5-8 of the drawings, with the exception that a removable bottom panel 51 is provided for removable attachment to the holder body 21 in order to selectively close the bottom holder opening defined by edges 27 and 31 of the holder body 21 (FIG. 7). To accomplish that purpose, the bottom cover 51 may be fitted with multiple panel attachment clips 43, or any other suitable alternative attachment mechanism known to those skilled in the art, for removably engaging the rear panels 23 and front panel 22 of the holder body 21. Accordingly, the holder body 21 of the tissue box holder 50 is capable of containing a triangular-shaped facial tissue box 1, as illustrated in FIG. 14, or a cube-shaped facial tissue box 1 as heretofore described with respect to FIG. 10. In either case, the facial tissue box 1 is initially placed in the holder interior 25 (FIG. 7) of holder body 21, the extending facial tissue 16 is inserted through the top panel opening 32 of the top panel 24 of the holder body 21, and the removable bottom panel 51 is removably secured to the bottom of the holder body 21 to enclose the facial tissue box 1 in the holder interior 25. The depleted facial tissue box 1 is removed from the holder body 21 by removing the removable bottom panel 51 from the holder body 21. It is understood that the removable bottom panel 51 may be used alone or in combination with the removable rear panel 41 heretofore described with respect to the tissue box holder 40 illustrated in FIG. 13, to facilitate placement and removal of the facial tissue box 1 in the holder body 21. It is further understood that under circumstances in which the holder body 21 is constructed with the rear cover opening 42 and removable rear panel 41, as heretofore described with respect to the tissue box holder 40 of FIG. 13, the bottom panel 51 may be fixedly rather than removably attached to the holder body 21 and the rear holder opening 42 used as the access opening for the holder interior 25.
Referring now to FIG. 15 of the drawings, still another embodiment of the tissue box container of the present invention is generally indicated by [0046] reference numeral 60. Preferably, the tissue box container 60 is similar in design and function to the tissue box containers heretofore described with respect to FIGS. 5-14, except the planar front panel 22 of the tissue box container 21 is replaced by a multi-faceted front panel 61 typically having a pair of bevel panels 61 b extending at an angle from the extending edges of the respective rear panels 23 at a pair of respective side vertices 28. An elongated central panel 61 a spans the bevel panels 61 b of the multi-faceted front panel 61 at a pair of front vertices 62. The top panel 24 of the tissue box container 60 is configured to match the contour of the multi-faceted front panel 61, typically meeting the upper edges of the bevel panels 61 b at respective top edges 63. It is understood that the tissue box container 60 may be fitted with a removable rear panel 41 as heretofore described with respect to FIG. 13, a removable bottom panel 51 as heretofore described with respect to FIG. 14, or both, to facilitate opening and closing of the container interior 25 of the container body 21 as heretofore described. While the tissue box container 60 is shown in the drawings with a multi-faceted front panel 61 having the pair of bevel faces or panels 61 b, it is understood that the multi-faceted front panel 61 may be constructed with three, four or any desired number of faces or panels, as desired.
Referring now to FIG. 16 of the drawings, yet another embodiment of the tissue box container of the present invention is generally indicated by [0047] reference numeral 70 and is characterized by a curved, or arcuate, front panel 71, rather than the planar front panel 22 of the tissue box containers heretofore described with respect to FIGS. 5-14, or the multi-faceted front panel 61 heretofore described with respect to FIG. 15. The top edge 26 of the front panel 71 of the container body 21 is curved to match the curvature of the curved front panel 71. It is understood that the tissue box container 70 may be fitted with a removable rear panel 41 as heretofore described with respect to FIG. 13, or a removable or fixedly-mounted bottom panel 51 as heretofore described with respect to FIG. 14, or both, to facilitate opening and closing of the container interior 25 of the container body as heretofore described.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any of the features of any one of the tissue box containers described above may be combined with any of the features of any of the other tissue box containers without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the [0048] tissue box holder 40 heretofore described with respect to FIG. 13, having the removable rear panel 41 for selectively closing the rear cover opening 42, may be provided with a bottom panel 51 (FIG. 14) which is either removably attached or fixedly attached to the holder body 21 for selectively or fixedly closing, respectively, the cover interior 25 (FIG. 7) of the cover body 21. It is further understood that the planar front panel 22, multi-faceted front panel 61 or curved front panel 71, respectively, or alternatively configured front panel, or the top panel 24 of any of the embodiments of the tissue box container described above may be adapted for removable attachment to the cover body 21 in order to selectively open and close the interior 25, for placement and removal of a facial tissue box 1 therein.
Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalence. [0049]

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A tissue-dispensing box, comprising:

a tissue box body having adjoining first and second rear sides disposed at an angle of from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to each other;

a front side spanning said first and second rear sides; and

a top side positioned above said first rear side, said second rear side and said front side of said tissue box body, said top side having an opening provided therethrough,

wherein said first rear side, said second rear side, said front side and said top side together define a tissue box interior communicating with said top side opening.

2. A tissue-dispensing box as recited in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of rectangular shaped tissues contained within said tissue box body and positioned for being dispensed through said top side opening.

3. A tissue box container, comprising:

a container body having adjoining first and second rear panels disposed at an angle of from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to each other;

a front panel spanning said first rear panel and said second rear panel, said front panel having a selected configuration; and

a top panel provided on said first rear panel, said second rear panel and said front panel of said container body and having a top panel opening,

wherein said first rear panel, said second rear panel, said front panel and said top panel define a container interior communicating with said top panel opening of said top panel.

4. A tissue box container as recited in claim 3, wherein said selected configuration of said front panel is a substantially planar configuration.

5. A tissue box container as recited in claim 3, wherein said selected configuration of said front panel is a substantially arcuate configuration.

6. A tissue box container as recited in claim 3, wherein said selected configuration of said front panel is a multi-faceted configuration.

7. A tissue box container as recited claim 3, wherein said first rear panel removably engages said container body for enabling selective access to said container interior.

8. A tissue box container as recited in claim 5, wherein said first rear panel removably engages said container body for enabling selective access to said container interior.

9. A tissue box container as recited in claim 6, wherein said first rear panel removably engages said container body for enabling selective access to said container interior.

10. A tissue box container as recited in claim 3, further comprising a bottom panel engaging said container body for enabling selective access to said container interior.

11. A tissue box container as recited in claim 10, wherein said bottom panel removably engages said container body.

12. A tissue box container as recited in claim 10, wherein said bottom panel fixedly engages said container body.

13. A tissue box container as recited in claim 10, wherein said selected configuration of said front panel is a configuration selected from the group consisting of planar, arcuate and multi-faceted configurations.

14. A tissue box container, comprising:

a container body comprising adjoining first and second rear panels disposed at an angle of about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to each other;

a front panel having a selected configuration and spanning said first rear panel and said second rear panel;

a top panel provided on said first rear panel, said second rear panel and said front panel of said container body and having a top panel opening;

wherein said first rear panel, said second rear panel, said front panel and said top panel define a container interior communicating with said top panel opening of said top panel; and

wherein said first rear panel, said second rear panel and said front panel define a bottom container opening opposite said top panel and communicating with said container interior.

15. The tissue box container of claim 14 wherein said selected configuration of said front panel is a configuration selected from the group consisting of straight configuration, multifaceted configuration and curved configuration.

16. The tissue box container of claim 14 further comprising a bottom panel removably engaging said container body for selectively closing said bottom container opening.

17. The tissue box container of claim 14 wherein said selected configuration of said front panel is a configuration selected from the group consisting of straight configuration, multifaceted configuration and curved configuration.

18. A tissue box container, comprising:

a container body having adjoining front and rear panels disposed at an acute angle with respect to each other, said front panel having a selected configuration;

a top panel provided on said front panel and said rear panel and having a top panel opening provided therethrough, said front, rear and top panels defining a container interior communicating with said top panel opening; and

a rear container opening defined between said front panel and said rear panel, said rear container opening defining a plane disposed at an angle of from about 85 degrees to about 95 degrees with respect to said rear panel.

19. A tissue box container as recited in claim 18, further comprising a bottom panel engaging said container body for closing said container interior.

20. A tissue box container as recited in claim 20, wherein said selected configuration of said front panel is a configuration selected from the group consisting of a planar configuration, a multi-faceted configuration and an arcuate configuration.

21. A tissue box container as recited in claim 20, further comprising a bottom panel engaging said container body for closing said container interior.