Enhanced Rapid Touchless Automatic Dispensing Station Apparatus, System, and Method

Publication ID: 24-11857127_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Rapid Touchless Automatic Dispensing Station Apparatus, System, and Method,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857127_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857127_0006_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,127.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved touchless automatic dispensing station apparatus, system, and method for liquid personal hygiene products, designed to minimize waste, reduce environmental impact, and enhance user experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a touchless automatic dispensing station apparatus, system, and method for liquid personal hygiene products. However, the original design had limitations, such as potential product waste and environmental concerns. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating features that minimize waste, reduce environmental impact, and enhance user experience.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced touchless automatic dispensing station apparatus, system, and method comprise a sensor configured to detect the presence of a person's hand along a predetermined elongate product dispensing path, and a dispensing mechanism operable to dispense a discrete quantity of the product in response to the sensor detection. The dispensing mechanism is adapted to dispense the product in a controlled manner to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, the apparatus is designed to be compact and space-efficient for easy installation in various environments, and can be integrated with a smart building management system to optimize product usage and reduce waste.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features that minimize waste, reduce environmental impact, and enhance user experience, such as controlled dispensing, compact design, and integration with smart building management systems. These features are not obvious from the original patent and provide a significant improvement over the existing design.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the dispensing mechanism, using different types of sensors, or incorporating additional features such as user authentication or product level monitoring. Variations could also include adapting the apparatus for use with different types of products or in different environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced touchless automatic dispensing station apparatus, system, and method have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, hospitality, and education. The market demand for environmentally friendly and efficient dispensing systems is growing, and this inventive concept is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A47 A47K5/1217
A A47 A47K5/1204
A A61 A61L2/0088
A A61 A61L2/26
A A61 A61L2202/14
A A61 A61L2202/15

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,127
TitleRapid touchless automatic dispensing station apparatus, system, and method
Assignee(s)Newco Enterprises, Inc.