Touchless Disinfectant Dispensing Systems for Sanitizing Equipment in Various Industries
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel application of touchless automatic dispensing station technology to sanitize equipment in industries such as agriculture, veterinary, and healthcare, ensuring reduced disease transmission and improved hygiene standards.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a touchless automatic dispensing station apparatus for liquid personal hygiene products. However, the limitations of this technology did not consider its potential application in other industries. The new inventive concept addresses the problem of inadequate sanitation in equipment used in agriculture, veterinary, and healthcare, leading to the spread of diseases and infections.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The touchless disinfectant dispensing system comprises a housing carrying a reservoir, an enclosed liquid path, and a dispensing outlet. The system is configured to sense the presence of equipment and dispense a disinfectant liquid accordingly. The new claims describe the application of this technology in various industries, including agriculture, veterinary, and healthcare, to sanitize equipment and reduce the risk of disease transmission.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The novelty of the new claims lies in the application of the touchless automatic dispensing station technology to sanitize equipment in industries beyond personal hygiene. The inventive step involves configuring the system to sense the presence of equipment and dispense a disinfectant liquid accordingly, thereby reducing the risk of disease transmission and improving hygiene standards.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the dispensing outlet, the type of disinfectant liquid used, and the integration of the system with existing equipment sanitization protocols. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other industries, such as food processing and manufacturing.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The touchless disinfectant dispensing system has significant commercial potential in industries such as agriculture, veterinary, and healthcare, where equipment sanitization is critical to preventing disease transmission. The market for such systems is substantial, with potential customers including farms, veterinary clinics, hospitals, and medical equipment manufacturers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47K5/1217 |
| A | A47 | A47K5/1204 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/0088 |
| A | A61 | A61L2/26 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/14 |
| A | A61 | A61L2202/15 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Touchless liquid dispensing systems, specifically automated hygiene and sanitization technologies across medical, agricultural, and industrial equipment cleaning applications. Requires expertise in sensor-based dispensing mechanisms, fluid dynamics, and contamination prevention technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical or biomedical engineer with expertise in automated dispensing systems, sensor technologies, and cross-industry sanitization protocols. Familiar with touchless sensing mechanisms, fluid transfer systems, and adaptive dispensing technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's touchless dispensing technology as readily adaptable to equipment sanitization contexts. The core technical principles of sensing, automated dispensing, and liquid transfer remain consistent across personal hygiene and equipment cleaning applications. The variations represent predictable extensions of the fundamental touchless dispensing mechanism to different industrial domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,127 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rapid touchless automatic dispensing station apparatus, system, and method |
| Assignee(s) | Newco Enterprises, Inc. |