Enhanced Dispenser and Folded Gloves System with Improved Efficiency, Safety, and Storage
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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.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and industrial glove dispensing systems, involving packaging, storage, and retrieval technologies for personal protective equipment with expertise in mechanical design, materials science, and ergonomic packaging solutions
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with engineering or technical background in medical supply design, familiar with glove manufacturing processes, packaging optimization, and mechanical dispensing mechanisms, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core concept of interweaved glove dispensing, applying standard engineering problem-solving techniques to enhance storage, safety, and efficiency through incremental design modifications that leverage known packaging and materials technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,286 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dispenser and folded gloves system and method |