Theft-Deterrent Dispenser and Mounting Assembly for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A theft-deterrent dispenser and mounting assembly adaptable to various industries, securing valuable supplies and products in hospitals, food processing facilities, schools, gyms, and industrial settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Theft deterrent dispenser and mounting assembly', addressed the issue of theft in public bathrooms. However, this inventive concept expands the application of the core technology to tackle similar problems in different industries, where valuable supplies and products are vulnerable to theft or misuse.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a theft-deterrent dispenser and mounting assembly, where the dispenser is configured to store specific products or supplies relevant to the industry, and the mounting assembly securely fastens the dispenser to a fixture in the respective setting. For instance, in a hospital setting, the dispenser may store medical supplies, while in a food processing facility, it may dispense cleaning solutions. The mounting assembly ensures the dispenser is securely fastened to a fixture, preventing theft or tampering.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel applications and use cases for the theft-deterrent dispenser and mounting assembly, expanding its utility beyond public bathrooms to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in adapting the core technology to address specific challenges and needs in these new contexts.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include modifications to the dispenser and mounting assembly to accommodate specific industry requirements, such as sterilizable materials for hospital settings or corrosion-resistant materials for industrial environments. Variations may also include different types of products or supplies stored in the dispenser, tailored to the needs of each industry.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, food processing, education, fitness, and manufacturing. By providing a secure and reliable means of dispensing valuable supplies and products, this technology can help reduce theft, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47K5/1205 |
| A | A47 | A47K2201/02 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Liquid dispensing systems and mounting assemblies, with expertise in theft-deterrent design for public and commercial environments, focusing on modular dispensing technologies across A47K classification
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with experience in product design for dispensing systems, familiar with mounting mechanisms, material adaptations, and cross-industry product modifications
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the core theft-deterrent dispenser technology from US 11857126 can be readily adapted to different industrial contexts by modifying the dispenser contents and mounting configuration. The fundamental mechanical principles of secure attachment, pump mechanism, and anti-theft design remain consistent across the disclosed variations. The adaptations represent predictable design variations that would be obvious to implement using standard engineering techniques.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,126 |
|---|---|
| Title | Theft deterrent dispenser and mounting assembly |
| Assignee(s) | Cintas Corporate Services, Inc. |