Intelligent Glove Dispenser and Customization System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation glove dispenser system that leverages AI, robotics, and biometrics to provide customized gloves on demand, revolutionizing the way gloves are manufactured, dispensed, and used.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's dispenser and folded gloves system, while innovative, has limitations in terms of user experience, glove customization, and supply chain efficiency. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating cutting-edge technologies to provide a more personalized, efficient, and sustainable glove dispensing system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent glove dispenser and customization system comprises a neural network trained to predict user preferences, a robotic arm for custom-folding and packaging gloves, and a biometric sensor for monitoring user hand shape and size. The system receives user input, generates a 3D model of the glove using AI-driven design software, and 3D prints the glove on demand. The system also includes a cloud-based platform for tracking glove inventory and usage patterns, and a predictive analytics module for optimizing glove supply chain logistics.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in glove dispensing by incorporating AI, robotics, and biometrics, enabling customized gloves on demand, and providing a more efficient and sustainable supply chain management system. These features are non-obvious and novel compared to the original patent's dispenser and folded gloves system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different AI algorithms, robotic arm configurations, or biometric sensors. Variations could also include integrating the system with existing glove manufacturing processes, or developing specialized glove designs for specific industries or applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent glove dispenser and customization system has vast commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods. The system could be marketed as a premium product, offering customized gloves for specific industries or applications, and providing a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and user experience.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical and industrial glove dispensing systems, involving mechanical packaging, material handling, and user interface design with expertise in manufacturing processes, robotics, and user-centered design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with advanced degree in mechanical engineering or industrial design, familiar with packaging automation, 3D printing technologies, and user interaction design, with 5-7 years of experience in medical supply and personal protective equipment systems
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental concept of nested, interfolded gloves provides a natural progression toward more intelligent dispensing systems. The PTD's AI and robotics extensions represent predictable technological improvements using standard engineering techniques for automating and optimizing existing mechanical systems. The core glove dispensing mechanism remains fundamentally unchanged, with added computational and sensing capabilities that are standard evolutionary developments in modern manufacturing technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,286 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dispenser and folded gloves system and method |