AU2017101727A4 - Character holder for an automatic hand soap / sanitiser dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

Strictly Confidential CHARACTER HOLDER FOR HAND SOAP / SANITIZER DISPENSER An apparatus used in conjunction with an automatic hand soap / sanitiser dispensing unit 1 to dispense a measured dose of soap or sanitiser liquid 6 onto user's hands. The apparatus includes a character moulding 2 in which the existing hand sanitiser / soap dispenser 1 is housed. The apparatus is assembled by placing the automatic hand soap / sanitising dispenser 1 into the location ring 5 inside the head base assembly 3 of the moulding of a character. The upper head part 4 of the assembly, resembling the top of the head of the character then closes over the soap / sanitiser dispenser 1, providing a large opening, resembling the mouth of the character. The user's hands are inserted to the large mouth opening of the character to receive a measured dose of liquid soap or sanitiser 6. The apparatus can be placed on a counter top or attached to a wall. 11 Page Strictly Confidential FIG 4a 4 FIG 4b 2| Page

Description

The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me:

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CHARACTER HOLDER FOR HAND SOAP / SANITIZER DISPENSER

DESCRIPTION

An apparatus used in conjunction with an automatic hand soap / sanitiser dispensing unit 1 to dispense a measured dose of soap or sanitiser liquid 6 onto user's hands. The apparatus includes a character moulding 2 in which the existing hand sanitiser / soap dispenser 1 is housed.

The apparatus is assembled by placing the automatic hand soap / sanitising dispenser 1 into the location ring 5 inside the head base assembly 3 of the moulding of a character. The upper head part of the assembly, resembling the top of the head of the character then closes over the soap / sanitiser dispenser 1, providing a large opening, resembling the mouth of the character.

The user's hands are inserted to the large mouth opening of the character to receive a measured dose of liquid soap or sanitiser 6.

The apparatus can be placed on a counter top or attached to a wall.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

FIELD

This invention is in the field of hand cleaning and sanitising. More particularly, this invention provides a method to help develop good hand cleaning behaviour in children by providing a fun character based soap / sanitiser delivery system.

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BACKGROUND

Automatic hand soap / sanitising dispensing gadgets have been available for several years. The gadget works by using a motion sensor to trigger a pump to deliver a measured dose of hand soap or .0 sanitiser onto the user's hands.

It is well documented that most germs are transferred from person to person via surfaces. Frequent and thorough hand washing reduces the risk of germ transfer. In a number of studies with children, it has been proven that a regime of regular hand washing significantly reduces illnesses, but the .5 challenge is to motivate children to wash their hands regularly.

This invention has been designed to motivate children to wash their hands more regularly by making hand washing fun. A series of character mouldings with big open mouths are designed to attract children to the process of applying soap or sanitiser onto their hands. When the child inserts their

Ό hands into the big mouth, the automatic hand soap / sanitiser dispenser delivers a measured dosage of soap or sanitiser onto their hands.

In addition to making the hand wash process fun for kids, the measured dosage also helps prevent over application of soap, a common problem with smaller children, and as a result will save money.

More recently there has been some criticism of ingredients like triclosan and other antibacterial agents in hand soap. The advantage of this invention is that it will encourage more frequent hand washing and therefore regular soap will be more than adequate to do the job.

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DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The invention may be better understood with reference to the illustrations of embodiments of the invention which:15

FIG 1

An oblique elevation of an existing automatic hand soap / sanitiser dispenser 1.

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FIG 2

An oblique elevation of the character apparatus 2 in the closed position, showing head base 3 and the upper head 4. The automatic hand soap / sanitiser 1 located inside the closed apparatus is just visible.

FIG 3

An oblique elevation of the apparatus 2 in the open position, showing the upper head 4 pivoted back >0 to reveal the location position 5 for the automatic soap dispenser 1.

FIG 4a

An oblique elevation of the apparatus in the open position with the upper head 4 pivoted back. The >5 automatic hand soap dispenser 1 is shown in the location position 5 inside the body.

FIG 4b

Illustrates the apparatus closing, with the upper head 4 pivoting to close over the hand soap 10 dispenser 1.

FIG 5

Shows an oblique elevation of the apparatus in use, with hands placed in the mouth of the 65 apparatus, and the automatic soap dispenser 1 dispensing a measured dose 6 onto the hands | Page

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Claims (3)

1. CHARACTER HOLDER FOR HAND SOAP / SANITIZER DISPENSER

   1. An apparatus that holds an automatic hand soap / sanitiser dispenser inside a moulded character head, so as to deliver a measured dose of soap or sanitiser when the hands of a user are inserted into the mouth opening of the character.
2. 2. The moulded character head in claim 1, can resemble any character and when opened, a soap dispenser can be inserted into a location slot, which holds the soap dispenser in position.
3. 3. When the top of the character head in claim 2 is closed with the hand soap / sanitiser dispenser inside, the apparatus provides a big mouth opening in which hands can be inserted to receive a measured dose of soap or sanitiser.

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   DRAWINGS

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