CA3095664A1 - Sansense - Google Patents

Abstract

SanSense is a wearable wristband that dispenses hand sanitizing disinfectant into the hands, ready to go at all times. The wristband comes with pre filled pods of sanitizer that fit perfectly into the band.
SanSense is used so people may have hands-free, ready to go, disinfectant in a very busy world. It is to make sure that you are covered at all times in a sense of not having to worry about germs and getting sick and spreading bacteria. As for busy people on the go or anyone who just would like the convenience of having it at all times without a bulky bottle sticking out of your pocket.
SanSense is a wearable wristband with a compartment made into the wristband, with a hard removable protective top, where a pre filled pod of hand sanitizing disinfect, with a one way valve attached to the pod, fits securely and snug into the compartment. When on the wrist, the compartment will be sitting on the inside wrist just at the edge of the hand, with the one way valve facing the direction of the palm. The wristband dispensing unit consists of 3parts.
1. The band itself, which has a built in compartment for the pre filled pods to fit in.
2. A hard removable top that allows a top closure to fit and lock-in place protecting the pre filled pods from accidentally being pressed on causing unwanted extreme pressure forcing the pod to leak. It sits on top of the compartment like a cage. It had a hollow center for the person to press with a finger inside the hollow center onto the pods, applying enough pressure for the pods to release the sanitizer.
3. Pre filled pods, filled with hand sanitizing disinfectant.
The pods have a one way valve attached to release the sanitizer into the palm. The one way valve has a turning cap at the end that twists open and close to provide the extra sense of security for unwanted leaking.

Description

Invention Title: SanSense Inventor: Anthony Campbell Residence: 2 2 Elsa Crt, L9C4R6, Hamilton, ON, Canada D.O.B: January 6, 1969 Provisional Application Number: 63028275 Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-07

2 FIELD
The invention relates to the field of hand sanitization through a wrist held dispensing unit.
BACKGROUND
Hand sanitization was always a significant need in the world. After covid-19 immerged, following all the other life threating germs in society, we can benefit from tools that have disinfectant ready at all times. It benefits to always have a sanitizing device on your body, so you are never having to worry about the germs that are everywhere especially after touching surfaces, shaking hands for business, to working in healthcare. The urgency to get to a sink before you eat or before you touch your child, has been eliminated. The germs in today's world, are getting more and more deadlier, as we have had too many epidemic situations. Sanitizing and preventing the spread of bacteria and germs is a necessity in the world today and will always be.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention is to help eliminate time and saving you from by filling the device with sanitizer yourself. The need for carrying around bulky bottles of sanitizer is gone. The pods that are inserted into the chamber, which is attached to the band, come prefilled with hand sanitizer. Society is a fast-paced overpopulated world and very busy. We have turned into a ready-to-go food world, and anything else that comes premade or already done for you.
Forming one aspect of the invention is apparatus to be worn by a person on the wrist of his/hers choosing. The apparatus comprising:
a unit defining a chamber for receiving hand sanitizer, the structure having:
an operative position on the wrist of either one of the arms of the pair, adjacent the palm of the one of the arms; and a pod adapted for movement under pressure from the digit of the hand of the other arm of the pair between a rest position distal to the one of the arms and a release position proximal to the one of the arms;
an arrangement adapted to encircle the one of the arms and operatively secure the structure at the operative position; and a mechanism adapted, upon movement of the pod to the release position, to dispense sanitizer from the chamber onto the palm of the one of the arms.
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3 According to another aspect, the mechanism can include a spigot extending to a cap, the tube having:
an extended configuration wherein, when the structure is disposed at the operative position, the cap is disposed proximal to the palm of the one of the arms; and a retracted configuration wherein, when the structure is disposed at the operative configuration, the cap is disposed distal to the palm of the one of the arms.
According to another aspect, the spigot can be collapsible and is adapted for digital manipulation by the hand of the other arm between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration.
According to another aspect, the mechanism can be adapted to dispense sanitizer from the chamber onto the palm of the one arm when the spigot is in the extended configuration.
According to another aspect, the structure can comprise a receiver and a chamber, the chamber being releasably connected to the receiver.
According to another aspect, the chamber can be compressible and can have a sidewall that defines the pod.
According to another aspect, the chamber and the mechanism can be integrally formed.
According to another aspect, the tip can be defined by a pressure relief valve that provides for fluid communication between the chamber and atmosphere when the pad is moved to the release position.
According to another aspect, the receiver can include:
a base connected to the arrangement and adapted to receive the chamber; and a cover releasably connectable to the base to provide for said releasable connection between the chamber and the receiver, the cover defining an aperture which, when the base is in receipt of the cover and the cover is releasably connected to the base, presents towards the pod to permit a through passing finger to provide for said actuation. Sansense will be used for anybody who works in the public or ventures out into the public or anywhere that is outside of their home. This unit is effective and convenient and can be used in any job and environment and is always there on the persons body ready for use and conveniently secured comfortably on the persons wrist.
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4 DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and will be understood to include: a structure, an arrangement and a mechanism.
The structure comprises of a band and a hollow plastic compartment attached to the band.
The compartment acts as a protective, barrier for the pod, as it surrounds and covers the pod, to prevent accidental pressure put compartment at an unwanted time. This will prevent any sanitizer from being released, at times not wanting to use the unit.
The plastic compartment is in two pieces, one piece permanently attached to the band as the other piece can be removed and reattached.
The compartment has a hollow cut-out of the top of the removable piece, located directly in the middle.
The compartment also has a small circular hollow hole on the side, which is located evenly in the middle of both pieces of the compartment.
The purpose of the small circular hole pertains to the function of the unit.
The pod has a spigot attached with a cap at the end of the spigot. The cap Turns to open for the flow of the hand sanitizer to exit the spigot and closes the opposite way to seal from any liquid coming out.
A prefilled pod, filled with hand sanitizer, will slide into the hollow compartment. The spigot will slide through the hole on the side while the pod sits in the compartment.
The spigot will fit into the small circular hole, located on the side of the compartment.
The spigot has an accordion style neck, thus allowing for extension of the spigot to stretch into the palm further. When A persons finished the application, they will close the spigot back to its original form, by pressing down at the top of the spigot where the cap is, applying pressure towards the band. When the spigot is closed and back in original form it will be tucked away and ready for next time.
The cap, attached to the spigot, will be able to turn clockwise and counterclockwise. The turning of the cap will open allowing the flow of sanitizer, and also to seal the spigot to prevent leaking.
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5 When properly worn:
= The band will wrap firmly around the end of the wrist = The tightness of the band can be altered by adjusting the holes and clasp at the end of both arms securing the band from falling off = The compartment to which the sanitizer is dispensed will fit and sit comfortably at the end of the wrist where the arm and palm meet = The spigot will sit facing the base of the palm = The compartment will be sealed tightly with the prefilled pods inserted in the middle with the spigot protruding through the small circular hole in the compartments side = the cover is releasably connected to the base to releasably connect the chamber to the receiver = The sanitizer will be ejected into the base of the palm For use, to dispense sanitizer from the compartment onto the palm of the person wearing the SanSense unit:
= The persons will use the opposite hand to twist the cap to open to allow the flow of sanitizer to be released = With the opposite hand of the person using SanSense will apply pressure through the hollow hole at the top of compartment in the middle pressing down on apply a small amount of pressure to the prefilled pod = The pressure put on the pod will force the sanitizer to flow through the spigot out of the cap allowing the sanitizer to land in the base of the palm = Small amounts of sanitizer will flow through the spigot to prevent excessive and wasteful use.
= The above process is repeated until an amount of hand sanitizer adequate to the user has been dispensed.
= Thereafter with the persons opposite hand wearing the SanSense , will turn the cap the opposite way too close and ensure no leakage or unwanted sanitizer will be released When the pod is emptied:
= the top of the compartment can be removed = the pod will then be removed along with the spigot attached = a new pod, full of sanitizer, can be inserted in the hollow compartment and the spigot, which is attached to the pod, through the small circular hole = the top compartment piece that was removed will then be snapped back into place sealing the pod into the band Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-07

6 The cap, number 4 in the diagrams, where the sanitizer will be released from will be made of poly propylene.
The spigot to which connects the cap to the pod, as see in diagrams as number 6, Will be made from poly propylene and will be made in a similar fashion to a gasoline spout so I can expand and contract.
The pods, as seen in the diagrams as number 5, Are made from plastic and a Foil like material similar to a bag so it can hold liquid.
The wrist bands that hold the compartment, as seen in the diagram as number 24, are made from silicone and will have Be attached to the compartment a scene in diagrams is number 12 and will have a secure button and locking holes on the band to arrange the sizing.
The pod holder compartments, as seen in diagram 10, 14 as well as 20, will be made from poly propylene as well.
The valve to which is located inside the cap, as seen in the diagram as number and 27, will be made of silicone.
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7 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
1. Fluid release hall, where the sanitizer is released from into your palm.
2. The cap cover that sits on the silicone valve.
3. The loop on the arm strap that attaches to the compartment.
4. The cap as a whole including the silicone valve.
5. The pod that will be filled with hand sanitizer that sits in the compartment.
6. The spigot to which connects the cap to the pod allowing the release and flow of hand sanitizer.
7. The spout to which is fused to the spigot to the pod.

8. Locking holes in band for adjusting the size on your wrist.

9. The button that locks into the holes to the size chosen on wrist.

10.The pod holder cover to which that locks the pod inside the compartment.
This also protects from any leakage by leaning on the pod. In order to release the sanitizer you must insert your finger into the hollow hole in pause holder cover and put pressure on to the pod forcing the sanitizer out the valve into the hand.
12.The holder to which the wristband strap locks in to place that is attached to the compartment 14.The base of the pod holder compartment that is attached to the band to which the pod sits in where the top cover will be attached to.
15.The circular hole that is in the pod holder compartment, the spigot sits through this hole while the pod sits in the compartment.
19.A hollow hole in the top part of the pod holder. When the pod is inside the compartment you will press your finger through this hollow hole onto the pod, that is sitting in the base compartment, applying pressure to force the sanitizer out through the valve into the hand.
Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-07 20.This is the pod holder as a whole with all pieces intact and connected.
24.This is the wristband to which is connected to the compartment that wraps around your wrist with a locking mechanism and multiple size options to fit any size wrist.
26.This is a silicone valve that is located inside the cap which is attached to the spigot. This helps to ensure you are not having excessive amounts of sanitizer being release when using the unit. This is a one-way valve.
27.This is a view of the inside end of the pod.
Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-07

Claims

9I claim the ornamental design, layout, and method to which the entire unit functions as a whole, as well as in individual parts while not in use, as described