US20080179332A1

US20080179332A1 - Waltco Clean Hands System

Info

Publication number: US20080179332A1
Application number: US11/669,241
Authority: US
Inventors: Walter Louis Sanders
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-01-31
Filing date: 2007-01-31
Publication date: 2008-07-31

Abstract

The Waltco clean hand system includes a housing including a first compartment for the gloves and a second compartment for the wipes and includes a first aperture for access to the first compartment, a second aperture for access to the second compartment, a first cover for the first aperture, and a second cover for the second aperture. The housing includes a first flexible arm to connect the first cover to the housing and a second flexible arm to connect the second cover to the housing. The housing includes a separating wall portion between the first compartment and the second compartment and includes a top section and a bottom section. The bottom section includes an interior wall portion and includes an outer wall portion. The Waltco clean hand system includes a housing including a first compartment for the gloves and a second compartment for the wipes and includes a first aperture for access to the first compartment, a second aperture for access to the second compartment, a first cover for the first aperture, and a second cover for the second aperture.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a dispenser, and more particularly the present invention relates to a dispenser of a wipe which can be used to clean parts of the body including the hands of the user and a glove.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In this mobile society, there is a need to be able to clean the hands of the user without the use of the sink. Medical personnel, restaurant employees, food preparers and public servants such as law enforcement, school institutions and other entities have a need to clean, sterilize and glove their hands without leaving their station, post or food line or anywhere where soap and water are not readily available. However, there is a need for these personnel to perform their tasks or duties while at the same time prevent cross-contamination and the spread of germs in their work environment.
There is a need for the personnel to have convenient access to a device that will satisfy the above needs.

SUMMARY

The Waltco clean hands system is a portable, small, lightweight and compact device that can be worn in a similar way as a cell phone. The Waltco clean hands system includes a housing with at least one belt clip to provide a convenient and accessible way of transporting the Waltco clean hands system. The Waltco clean hands system can be constructed from durable and recyclable material. The Waltco clean hands system includes two compartments to provide necessary items such as wipes that are saturated in hand wash, sanitizing solution to cleanse the hands of the workers/employees and a moisturizing lotion to prevent the drying of the hands of the workers/employees in one compartment and gloves which can be individualized to conform to the institutional preference in another compartment. The Waltco clean hands system will prevent the spread of germs, bacteria, viruses and cross-contamination in the workplace. The Waltco cleans hands system will be applicable for medical exams, restaurants, food services, housekeeping, law enforcement, veterinarians, laboratory technicians, blood banks, schools, military personnel, jail intakes, prison infirmary's, ambulance paramedics, doctors, nurses, hospitals and clinics and other such personnel and places can achieve the benefits of the Waltco clean hands system.
The Waltco clean hand system includes a housing including a first compartment for the gloves and a second compartment for the wipes and includes a first aperture for access to the first compartment, a second aperture for access to the second compartment, a first cover for the first aperture, and a second cover for the second aperture.
The housing includes a first flexible arm to connect the first cover to the housing and a second flexible arm to connect the second cover to the housing.
The housing includes a separating wall portion between the first compartment and the second compartment and includes a top section and a bottom section. The bottom section includes an interior wall portion and includes an outer wall portion.
The bottom section includes a shoulder around the periphery of the bottom section, and the top section includes a first flexible access door to cooperate with the first aperture.
The top section includes a second flexible access door to cooperate with the second aperture, and the housing includes a first belt clip and a second belt clip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention may be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which, like reference numerals identify like elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of the Waltco clean hands system of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates an inside view of the bottom section of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of the bottom section of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a back isometric view of the bottom section of the present invention;

FIG. 5 illustrates a front isometric view of the bottom section of the present invention;

FIG. 6 illustrates a front isometric view of the top section with lids of the present invention;

FIG. 7 illustrates a front isometric view of the top section without lids of the present invention;

FIG. 8 illustrates a back isometric view of the top section of the present invention;

FIG. 9 illustrates an inside view of the top section of the present invention;

FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of the Waltco clean hands system of the present invention;

FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of the Waltco clean hands system of the present invention;

FIG. 12 illustrates a top view of the Waltco clean hands system of the present invention;

FIG. 13 illustrates a back view of the Waltco clean hands system of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the Waltco clean hands system 100 of the present invention. The Waltco clean hands system 100 includes a housing 101 which may be made from rigid material such as plastic, metal or other suitable material; the housing 101 includes a top section 132 and a bottom section 130 which may be releasably connected by a friction fit or a releaseable adhesive. The front surface 103 of the housing 101 includes a first aperture 104 and a second aperture 105 through the housing 101 to allow wipes and gloves, respectively to be dispensed to a user. The first aperture 104 and the second aperture 105 may be opened or closed by a cover 102 which may be rigid or flexible. The peripheral edges of the first aperture 104 and a second aperture 105 are adapted to provide a friction fit with the cover 102 so that the interior of the housing 101 may remain sterile and free from dirt and contaminants. The cover 102 is connected to the housing 101 by a flexible arm 134 to facilitate the opening and closing of the apertures 104, 105 and to prevent the cover 102 from being separated from the housing 101. The top section 132 additionally includes a separating wall portion 118 to define a first compartment 140 for the wipes and a second compartment 142 for the gloves.
The bottom section 130 includes an interior wall portion 114, a shoulder portion 110 defined by the periphery of the interior wall portion 114 and the outer wall portion 116. The shoulder portion 110 seals the top section 132 with the bottom section 130.
FIG. 2 illustrates an inside view of the bottom section 130 which includes the interior wall portion 114 and an outer wall portion 116.
FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of the bottom section 130 which includes the outer wall portion 116 and a belt clip 114 which is expandable so that they can fit over a belt of a user.
FIG. 4 illustrates the side view of the interior wall portion 114, the outer wall portion 116 and the belt clip 114 which is substantially an inverted J shape.
FIG. 5 illustrates a front isometric view of the bottom section 130 of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows the interior wall portion 114, the outer wall portion 116, the shoulder 110 to define the interior wall portion 114 and the outer wall portion 116 and the top of the belt clip 114.
FIG. 6 illustrates a front isometric view of the top section 132 with the covers 102 in a closed position.
FIG. 7 illustrates a front isometric view of the top section 132 without the covers 102 and showing the first flexible access door 150 and the second flexible access door 152. The first flexible access door 150 and the second flexible access door 152 are positioned behind the first access aperture 104 and the second access aperture 105 and are deformable so that the user can deform the first flexible access door 150 and the second flexible access door 152 and obtained either a wipe or a glove and the first flexible access door 150 and the second flexible access door 152 will return to their original shape and position to prevent contaminants from reaching the wipes and gloves stored in the first compartment 140 and the second compartment 142 respectively.
FIG. 8 illustrates a back isometric view of the top section of the present invention. Additionally, FIG. 8 shows the first compartment 150 and the second compartment 152, and FIG. 8 shows the interior wall portion separating the first compartment 150 and the second compartment 152.
FIG. 9 illustrates inside view of the top section 132 of the present invention. The first flexible access door 150 and the second flexible access door 152 are shown as substantial rectangles; however, other shapes such as circles, ovals another suitable shapes could be used.
FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of the top section 132 of the present invention. FIG. 10 additionally illustrates the covers 102 in a closed position and illustrates the flexible arms 108 to allow the covers 102 to be opened and closed and not separated from the top section 132.
FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of the housing 101 and illustrates the cover 102 in a closed position with the flexible arm 108. The belt clip 114 is shown on the back surface of the housing 101.
FIG. 12 illustrates a top view of the housing 101 and illustrates the cover 102 in a closed position with the flexible arm 108. The belt clip 114 is shown on the back surface of the housing 101.
FIG. 13 illustrates a back view of the housing 100 and illustrates the belt clip 114.
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed.

Claims

1. A dispenser for gloves and wipes, comprising:

a housing including a first compartment for the gloves and a second compartment for the wipes:

a first aperture for access to the first compartment;

a second aperture for access to the second compartment;

a first cover for the first aperture;

a second cover for the second aperture.

2. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a first flexible arm to connect the first cover to the housing.

3. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a second flexible arm to connect the second cover to the housing.

4. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a separating wall portion between the first compartment and the second compartment.

5. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a top section and a bottom section.

6. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 5, wherein the bottom section includes an interior wall portion.

7. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 5, wherein the bottom section includes an outer wall portion.

8. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 5, wherein the bottom section includes a shoulder around the periphery of the bottom section.

9. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 5, wherein the top section includes a first flexible access door to cooperate with said first aperture.

10. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 9, wherein the top section includes a second flexible access door to cooperate with the second aperture.

11. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a first belt clip.

12. A dispenser for gloves and wipes as in claim 11, wherein the housing includes a second belt clip.