Enhanced Dispenser and Folded Gloves System with Improved Efficiency, Safety, and Storage

Publication ID: 24-11857286_0006_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Dispenser and Folded Gloves System with Improved Efficiency, Safety, and Storage,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857286_0006_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857286_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. 11,857,286.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept relates to an advanced dispenser and folded gloves system that improves dispensing efficiency, safety, and storage capacity. The system features a spiral track container, interweaved gloves, and enhanced safety mechanisms, reducing glove retrieval time and minimizing storage space.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Dispenser and folded gloves system and method', introduced an innovative approach to glove dispensing. However, it had limitations in terms of efficiency, safety, and storage capacity. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a spiral track container, interweaved gloves, and enhanced safety mechanisms, providing a more efficient, safer, and space-saving solution for glove dispensing.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced dispenser and folded gloves system comprises a container with a spiral track for guiding a plurality of folded gloves. Each glove has a finger portion, a palm portion, and a cuff portion, with each cuff portion positioned within the cuff portion of an adjacent glove. The system includes a dispensing mechanism for retrieving a glove from the container while maintaining the spiral track configuration. Additionally, the system features a safety mechanism for preventing accidental glove deployment during transportation or storage. The gloves are treated with an antimicrobial agent prior to interweaving and dispensing, minimizing the risk of microbial transmission during glove use. The system also includes a compression mechanism for compacting the container to minimize storage space.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce several novel and non-obvious features, including the spiral track container, interweaved gloves, and enhanced safety mechanisms. These features improve dispensing efficiency, safety, and storage capacity, distinguishing the inventive concept from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the spiral track design, using different materials for the container, or incorporating additional safety features. Variations of the system could also be adapted for specific industries, such as medical or laboratory settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced dispenser and folded gloves system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, laboratory, and manufacturing. The system's improved efficiency, safety, and storage capacity make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to optimize their glove dispensing processes.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,286
TitleDispenser and folded gloves system and method