US20210047078A1 - Combination closure for facial mask/covering and antimicrobial product - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to a portable dispensing apparatus for a combination closure for a face mask and an antimicrobial product, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a portable dispensing apparatus with two containers, a first container for a face mask and a second container for a sanitizing product.
- the COVID-19 global pandemic has created a new set of problems related to personal protecting because droplets expelled from the nose and mouth appear to be the primary source for spreading COVID-19.
- droplets expelled from the nose and mouth appear to be the primary source for spreading COVID-19.
- Masks can interrupt this process in two ways. First, they may filter out viral particles from the air as one inhales. And, second, they may filter out particles from an infectious individual as they exhale.
- face masks are considered a separate product from a hand sanitizer and there is no such device that safely stores the two products together and has easy portability.
- a problem in the conventional use of face masks is that they are carried in a pocket, bag, etc. and the hand sanitizer has its own dispensing bottle.
- the two products are disconnected from each other, individuals often forget one or the other.
- the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that people disinfect hands prior to handling face masks and also ensure face masks do not come into direct contact with contaminated objects/surfaces.
- the inventor has considered a need in the art for a portable device that stores a face mask and an antimicrobial product to reduce the likelihood of an individual not having access to the most protection against COVID-19, as well as to provide a convenient, sanitary method to store a face mask while not in use.
- the inventor has considered an improvement that includes a portable apparatus that is easy to manufacture, has a low cost to sell, and provides a sleek design to dispense hand sanitizer while also storing a face mask safely.
- the structural configuration of each container and the connections between each department enable an improved design.
- the invention is designed to meet the need for an on-the-go combination storage container for face masks/facial coverings and antimicrobial products.
- the present invention provides a portable dispensing apparatus including a first container including a first container interior compartment that opens to a first end of the first container, a second container that detachably connects via a connection structure disposed at a first end of the second container to the first end of the first container, the second container including a second container interior compartment with a second container opening at a second end of the second container that is opposite to the first end of the second container, and a cap structure that detachably connects to the second end of the second container to seal the second container opening.
- FIGS. 1-4 exemplarily depict a front view, a side view, a top view, and a perspective view of the portable dispensing apparatus 100 according to a first embodiment
- FIG. 5 exemplarily depicts a cross-sectional view of the portable dispensing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 6 exemplarily depicts a cross-sectional view of the perspective view of FIG. 4 according to the first embodiment
- FIGS. 7-8 exemplarily depict a blown-out view of the front view and the perspective view of the portable dispensing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment
- FIGS. 9 a -9 e exemplarily depict a top view, a front view, a side view, a perspective view, and a cross-sectional view of the first container 1 according to the first embodiment;
- FIGS. 10 a -10 e exemplarily depict a top view, a front view, a side view, a perspective view, and a cross-sectional view of the second container 2 according to the first embodiment
- FIGS. 11 a -11 b exemplarily depict an enlarged view of a connection between the first container 1 and the second container 2 according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 12 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensing apparatus 200 according to a second embodiment
- FIG. 13 exemplarily depicts a cross-sectional view of the portable dispensing apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment
- FIG. 14 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensing apparatus 300 according to a third embodiment
- FIG. 15 exemplarily depicts an interior view of the portable dispensing apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment
- FIG. 16 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensing apparatus 400 according to a fourth embodiment
- FIG. 17 exemplarily depicts an interior view of the portable dispensing apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment
- FIG. 18 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensing apparatus 500 according to a fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 19 exemplarily depicts an interior view of the portable dispensing apparatus 500 according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIGS. 1-19 in which like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various features of the drawing are not necessarily to scale. On the contrary, the dimensions of the various features can be arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity.
- the invention includes a personal on-the-go combination closure of a portable dispensing apparatus with two containers—one for a face mask/covering and one for hand sanitizer or cleansing/sanitizing wipes.
- face mask facial covering, protective wear, etc. are used interchangeably.
- a face mask protects a wearer against a spread of an infectious disease.
- hand sanitizer gel hand sanitizer, an isopropyl alcohol, antimicrobial product, a liquid are used interchangeably.
- the portable dispensing apparatus 100 includes a first container 1 having a first end 15 and a second end 16 , a first end 25 of a second container 2 is connected to the first end 15 of the first container 1 , a cap 4 that attaches to a second end 26 (i.e., an other end) of the second container 2 , and the cap 4 includes a cover 5 that seals a hand sanitizer dispenser opening 9 of the second container 2 .
- the second container 2 includes an interior compartment 8 used to store a hand sanitizer liquid 11 (i.e., gel hand sanitizer, an isopropyl alcohol, antimicrobial product, a liquid, etc.) when pressure is applied to a pressure-receiving surface 6 of the second container 2 .
- a hand sanitizer liquid 11 i.e., gel hand sanitizer, an isopropyl alcohol, antimicrobial product, a liquid, etc.
- the cap 4 has the cover 5 that seals the opening 9 when closed (i.e., when attached to the second end 26 of the second container 2 ).
- the cover 5 is integrally manufactured with the cap 4 such that the cap/cover (i.e., a cap/cover unit 45 ) are one unit and ‘screwed’ on to the second end 26 of the first container 2 (as discussed later).
- the cover 5 may be attached (for example, ‘hingedly’ attached) to the cap 4 by a hinge mechanism (not shown) such that the cover 5 may be ‘popped’ open remaining attached to the cap 4 by the hinge and then ‘snapped’ back into an attachment state with the cover 4 .
- the cover 5 may prevent a leakage of the liquid 11 from the portable dispensing apparatus 100 when the pressure-receiving surface 6 is activated inadvertently while carrying the portable apparatus.
- the first container 1 includes an interior compartment 7 used to store a face mask/facial covering 10 and is accessed when separated from the second container 2 (i.e., as shown in FIGS. 7-8 ). That is, the first end 15 is open and the first container 1 is hollow having the interior compartment 7 therein.
- the second end 16 of first container 1 includes an attachment 3 with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring.
- the attachment 3 depicts a loop for attaching to a keychain or the like, the invention is not limited thereto and may include different types of attachments located at a top of the first container 1 for attaching to different carrying devices (i.e., a backpack, keychain, belt, etc.).
- a clip may be provided in place of the attachment 3 to clip to a person/object.
- no attachment may be provided at the end of the first container 1 (e.g., such as in other embodiments discussed later).
- the first embodiment as depicted in FIGS. 1-11 b depicts the portable dispensing apparatus 100 of which an exterior appears as a two-unit cylindrical pod including the first container 1 and the second container 2 , in which the first container 1 and the second container 2 are separable.
- the second container 2 includes the pressure-receiving surfaces 6 that are formed via an inner wall 27 that is flexible in a direction inward of the second container 2 (shown by arrow in FIG. 6 ) and the inner wall 27 is activated by a pressure applied by a user on an outer wall 28 . That is, indentations are formed by the inner wall 27 and have a maximum depth in the region of a middle of the second container.
- the inner wall 27 and the outer wall 28 are formed into a left side and a right side of the second container 2 .
- a gripping indentation is formed by the combination of the pressure-receiving surfaces 6 on the second container 2 .
- a person In gripping the second container 2 with a right hand a person would place their thumb into the outer wall 28 on the left side and one or more fingers of the same hand being placed within outer wall 28 on the right side.
- a pressure (P) By applying a pressure (P) in the directions of the arrows, the liquid 11 is caused to exit via the opening 9 . Therefore, the liquid 11 stored in the second container 2 may be dispensed easily from the second container 2 via the opening 9 .
- FIGS. 7-8 show a blown-out front view and a blown-out perspective view of the portable dispensing apparatus 100 .
- the first container 1 may be disconnected from the second container 2 by pulling the first container 1 upward (i.e., a direction of the arrow 70 B). This upward motion disconnects the first end 15 of the first container 1 from the first end 25 of the second container 2 .
- the face mask 10 may be accessed from the interior compartment 7 of the first container 1 .
- the cap/cover unit 45 may be disconnected from the second end 26 of the second container 2 by pulling on the second container 2 in a direction indicated by the arrow 70 A such that a user may activate the pressure-receiving surfaces 6 to dispense the liquid 11 from the opening 9 of the second container.
- the cap/cover unit 45 is shown in FIGS. 7-8 as a screw on unit. That is, the second end 26 of the second container 2 includes threads 22 T which are screwed into the cap/cover unit 45 .
- the portable dispensing apparatus 100 includes a three-part apparatus (first container 1 , second container 2 , cap/cover unit 45 ) that are each connected/disconnected from each other.
- the second container 2 may remain connected to the first container 1 while the cap cover 5 or cap/cover unit 45 are removed. That is, a user may only desire to dispense liquid 11 from the opening 9 of the second container 2 or refill liquid 11 into the interior compartment 8 of the second container 2 while not requiring access to the interior compartment 7 of the first container 1 .
- the cap/cover unit 45 may also remain connected to the second container 2 while the user disconnects/connects the first container 1 from the second container 2 for access to the face mask 10 .
- the portable dispensing apparatus 100 provides an intuitive connection system between the three parts such that access may be provided to the face mask 10 and the liquid 11 either at a same time or separately.
- This novel connection between the three units also ensures that a user may utilize the liquid 11 to rid themselves of particles related to a virus before touching their face mask 10 by keeping the face mask 10 in a clean environment (i.e., the interior 7 ) after the user sanitizes.
- connection structure 50 is detailed in FIGS. 11 a - 11 b.
- connection structure 50 includes a flexible component 51 , a first sidewall portion 52 , a second sidewall portion 53 , and a third sidewall portion 54 .
- the connection structure further includes a contact surface 55 .
- the second container 2 includes the third sidewall portion 54 extending from the first end 25 of the second container 2 in a curved manner towards the interior compartment 8 .
- the third sidewall portion 54 acts as a stopper to constraint a distal end 15 a of the first end 15 of the first container 1 .
- the second sidewall portion 53 protrudes further inward from the third sidewall portion 54 towards the interior compartment 8 and has a parabolic shape with an apex facing towards the distal end 15 a .
- the first sidewall portion 52 extends from the second sidewall portion 53 in a parabolic shape opposite to the shape of the second sidewall portion 53 such that an apex of the first sidewall portion 52 is pointed outward towards a wall of the first container 1 .
- a diameter at the apex of the first sidewall portion 52 is greater than a diameter of the interior compartment 7 of the first container 1 .
- a bottom most point 51 a of the flexible component 51 to the second end 26 is greater than a distance of the bottom most point 51 a to the second end 26 in a connected state.
- the flexible portion 51 acts as the engagement force to push the third sidewall portion 54 into the contact surface 55 .
- O-rings may be used to make the connection as watertight as possible.
- an O-ring could be provided between the distal end 15 a and the second sidewall portion 53 .
- the first and second containers are made out of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material with an antimicrobial agent added thereto during the manufacturing to allow for a stronger connection between the containers.
- TPE thermoplastic elastomer
- the material is selected so that the apparatus 100 can be flexible and a user could be put in a pocket and be comfortable to carry.
- TPE is a preferred embodiment because TPE is generally considered cost-efficient and easy to manufacture
- a silicone product or other material can be used. That is, the invention can be made of several different materials that have similar properties to TPE.
- first container 1 and second container 2 may include a sealant or liner.
- the second container 2 may be made larger by a particular factor than the first container 1 .
- some users may desire a portable dispensing apparatus 100 that has a capacity for more hand sanitizer. As a result, the size of the second container 2 may be increased.
- the first container 1 and the second container 2 may be equal in length. In another embodiment, the second container 2 may be longer in length than the first container 1 .
- a mesh/perforated vent for the facial covering/mask may be added to one end or to the side of the first container to allow another access point or breathability for the face mask.
- FIGS. 12-13 a second embodiment for a portable dispensing apparatus 200 is depicted in FIGS. 12-13 .
- an exterior of the portable dispensing apparatus 200 appears as a two-unit cylindrical pod (a first container 201 and a second container 202 ) in which the two units are separable.
- the first container 201 includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 203 .
- a cap 204 attaches to the second container 202 and includes an opening to dispense wipes.
- the cap 204 has a cover 205 that seals a wipe dispenser opening 208 when closed.
- the portable dispensing apparatus 200 is comprised of two main units that are separable and attach together to appear as a cylindrical pod (the first container 201 and the second container 202 ).
- the first container 201 includes an interior compartment 206 used to store a face mask/facial covering and is accessed when separated from the second container 202 .
- the first container 201 includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 203 .
- the second container 202 includes an interior compartment 207 used to store cleansing/sanitizing wipes.
- a cap 204 attaches to the wipe storage component of the second container 202 and includes an opening 208 to dispense wipes. Removal of the cap 204 allows the wipe storage container 207 to be refilled.
- the cap 204 has a cover 205 that seals the wipe dispenser opening 208 . That is, the cover 205 may be removed to dispense the wipes while the entire cap 204 and cover 205 may be removed to refill the wipes.
- FIGS. 14-15 A third embodiment for a portable dispensing apparatus 300 is depicted in FIGS. 14-15 .
- the exterior of the portable dispensing apparatus 300 as a cylindrical pod 301 with caps ( 302 , 304 ) on each end.
- One cap 302 attaches to the cylindrical pod 301 and includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 303 .
- the other cap 304 attaches to 301 and dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes.
- FIG. 15 depicts an interview view of the portable dispensing apparatus 300 .
- the portable dispensing apparatus 300 includes the cylindrical pod 301 which has an interior that is broken into a first container 305 and a second container 306 .
- the first container 305 may store a face mask/facial covering
- the second container 306 may store hand sanitizer or cleansing/sanitizing wipes.
- the two containers ( 305 , 306 ) are completely separated by a barrier 307 so that a liquid from the second container 306 cannot leak into the first container 305 .
- a top of the portable dispensing apparatus 300 has a cap 302 that includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 303 .
- the bottom of the portable dispensing apparatus 300 has a cap 304 that dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes.
- FIGS. 16-17 A fourth embodiment for a portable dispensing apparatus 400 is depicted in FIGS. 16-17 .
- an exterior of the portable dispensing apparatus 400 appears as a two-unit cylindrical pod ( 401 , 402 ) in which a first container 401 and a second container 402 are separable.
- a cap 403 attaches to the first container 401 and includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 404 .
- a cap 405 is attached to the second container 402 and dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes.
- FIG. 17 depicts an interior view of the portable dispensing apparatus 400 .
- the first container 401 includes a storage container 406 that may store a face mask/facial covering.
- a top of the first container 401 has a cap 403 that includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 404 .
- the second container 402 detaches from the first container 401 and includes a storage container 407 that may store hand sanitizer.
- a cap 405 attaches to an end of the second container 402 and dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes.
- FIGS. 18-19 exemplarily depict a fifth embodiment for a portable dispensing apparatus 500 .
- the portable dispensing apparatus 500 depicts in FIGS. 18-19 is identical to that of the first embodiment expect that it does not include the pressure-receiving surface. Such a modification is cheaper and easier to manufacture than the first embodiment.
- the liquid may be dispensed via a ‘shaking’ action instead of a squeezing action, or via a pump or spray mechanism.
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A portable dispensing apparatus including a first container including a first container interior compartment that opens to a first end of the first container, a second container that detachably connects via a connection structure disposed at a first end of the second container to the first end of the first container, the second container including a second container interior compartment with a second container opening at a second end of the second container that is opposite to the first end of the second container, and a cap structure that detachably connects to the second end of the second container to seal the second container opening.
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- This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/066,910, entitled “COMBINATION CLOSURE FOR FACIAL MASK/COVERING AND ANTIMICROBIAL PRODUCT”, which was filed on Aug. 18, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to a portable dispensing apparatus for a combination closure for a face mask and an antimicrobial product, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a portable dispensing apparatus with two containers, a first container for a face mask and a second container for a sanitizing product.
- The COVID-19 global pandemic has created a new set of problems related to personal protecting because droplets expelled from the nose and mouth appear to be the primary source for spreading COVID-19. When one speaks or just exhales, viral particles are spread through the air and eventually deposited on a wide range of surfaces. Masks can interrupt this process in two ways. First, they may filter out viral particles from the air as one inhales. And, second, they may filter out particles from an infectious individual as they exhale.
- As a secondary defense beyond the mask, individuals are recommended to use antimicrobial products such as alcohol-based sanitizers. Consistent evidence shows that disinfectants with an isopropyl alcohol content between 60 and 70 percent are remarkably effective at breaking down the virus's oily outer layer and thus deactivating it. As a result, many people have begun using hand sanitizers and sanitizing wipes to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
- Conventionally, face masks are considered a separate product from a hand sanitizer and there is no such device that safely stores the two products together and has easy portability. Indeed, a problem in the conventional use of face masks is that they are carried in a pocket, bag, etc. and the hand sanitizer has its own dispensing bottle. Of course, since the two products are disconnected from each other, individuals often forget one or the other. In addition, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that people disinfect hands prior to handling face masks and also ensure face masks do not come into direct contact with contaminated objects/surfaces.
- Some conventional products have stored a combination of a liquid and a solid in a same apparatus. However, such devices do not consider the unique requirements of keeping a mask free from particles while easily distributing a hand sanitizer from the same apparatus.
- Thus, the inventor has considered a need in the art for a portable device that stores a face mask and an antimicrobial product to reduce the likelihood of an individual not having access to the most protection against COVID-19, as well as to provide a convenient, sanitary method to store a face mask while not in use.
- In view of the newly-identified problems in the art, the inventor has considered an improvement that includes a portable apparatus that is easy to manufacture, has a low cost to sell, and provides a sleek design to dispense hand sanitizer while also storing a face mask safely. The structural configuration of each container and the connections between each department enable an improved design.
- Indeed, as viruses and other community-spread pathogens increase the need to carry face masks/facial coverings and hand sanitizer, the invention is designed to meet the need for an on-the-go combination storage container for face masks/facial coverings and antimicrobial products.
- In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a portable dispensing apparatus including a first container including a first container interior compartment that opens to a first end of the first container, a second container that detachably connects via a connection structure disposed at a first end of the second container to the first end of the first container, the second container including a second container interior compartment with a second container opening at a second end of the second container that is opposite to the first end of the second container, and a cap structure that detachably connects to the second end of the second container to seal the second container opening.
- Other details and embodiments of the invention will be described below, so that the present contribution to the art can be better appreciated. Nonetheless, the invention is not limited in its application to such details, phraseology, terminology, illustrations, and/or arrangements set forth in the description or shown in the drawings. Rather, the invention is capable of embodiments in addition to those described and of being practiced and carried out in various ways and should not be regarded as limiting.
- As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. Therefore, it is important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- Although the following text sets forth a detailed description of an exemplary embodiment of the invention, it should be understood that the legal scope of the invention is defined by the words of the claims set forth at the end of this patent. The detailed description is to be construed as exemplary only and does not describe every possible embodiment of the invention since describing every possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. Numerous alternative embodiments could be implemented, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this patent, which would still fall within the scope of the claims defining the invention.
- It should also be understood that, unless a term is expressly defined in this patent using the sentence “As used herein, the term ‘_’ is hereby defined to mean . . . ” or a similar sentence, there is no intent to limit the meaning of that term, either expressly or by implication, beyond its plain or ordinary meaning, and such term should not be interpreted to be limited in scope based on any statement made in any section of this patent (other than the language of the claims). To the extent that any term recited in the claims at the end of this patent is referred to in this patent in a manner consistent with a single meaning, that is done for sake of clarity only so as to not confuse the reader, and it is not intended that such claim term be limited, by implication or otherwise, to that single meaning. Finally, unless a claim element is defined by reciting the word “means” and a function without the recital of any structure, it is not intended that the scope of any claim element be interpreted based on the application of 35 U.S.C. § 112, sixth paragraph.
- Aspects of the invention will be better understood from the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawings, in which:
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FIGS. 1-4 exemplarily depict a front view, a side view, a top view, and a perspective view of the portable dispensingapparatus 100 according to a first embodiment; -
FIG. 5 exemplarily depicts a cross-sectional view of theportable dispensing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment; -
FIG. 6 exemplarily depicts a cross-sectional view of the perspective view ofFIG. 4 according to the first embodiment; -
FIGS. 7-8 exemplarily depict a blown-out view of the front view and the perspective view of theportable dispensing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment; -
FIGS. 9a-9e exemplarily depict a top view, a front view, a side view, a perspective view, and a cross-sectional view of thefirst container 1 according to the first embodiment; -
FIGS. 10a-10e exemplarily depict a top view, a front view, a side view, a perspective view, and a cross-sectional view of thesecond container 2 according to the first embodiment; -
FIGS. 11a-11b exemplarily depict an enlarged view of a connection between thefirst container 1 and thesecond container 2 according to the first embodiment; -
FIG. 12 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensingapparatus 200 according to a second embodiment; -
FIG. 13 exemplarily depicts a cross-sectional view of the portable dispensingapparatus 200 according to the second embodiment; -
FIG. 14 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensingapparatus 300 according to a third embodiment; -
FIG. 15 exemplarily depicts an interior view of the portable dispensingapparatus 300 according to the third embodiment; -
FIG. 16 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensingapparatus 400 according to a fourth embodiment; -
FIG. 17 exemplarily depicts an interior view of the portable dispensingapparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment; -
FIG. 18 exemplarily depicts a front view of the portable dispensingapparatus 500 according to a fifth embodiment; and -
FIG. 19 exemplarily depicts an interior view of the portable dispensingapparatus 500 according to the fifth embodiment. - The invention will now be described with reference to
FIGS. 1-19 , in which like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various features of the drawing are not necessarily to scale. On the contrary, the dimensions of the various features can be arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity. - Hereinafter, some example embodiments of the technology will be described in detail with reference to the appended drawings. Note that the following description is directed to illustrative examples of the disclosure and not to be construed as limiting to the technology. In each of the drawings referred to in the following description, elements have different scales in order to illustrate the respective elements with sizes recognizable in the drawings. Therefore, factors including, without limitation, the number of each of the elements, the shape of each of the elements, a size of each of the elements, a ratio between the elements, and relative positional relationship between the elements are illustrative only and not to be construed as limiting to the technology. Further, elements in the following example embodiments which are not recited in a most-generic independent claim of the disclosure are optional and may be provided on an as-needed basis. In the present specification and the drawings, components having substantially identical functional configurations are given identical reference characters, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted.
- By way of introduction of
portable dispensing apparatus 100 depicted inFIG. 1 , the invention includes a personal on-the-go combination closure of a portable dispensing apparatus with two containers—one for a face mask/covering and one for hand sanitizer or cleansing/sanitizing wipes. - It is noted that face mask, facial covering, protective wear, etc. are used interchangeably. A face mask protects a wearer against a spread of an infectious disease.
- Similarly, hand sanitizer, gel hand sanitizer, an isopropyl alcohol, antimicrobial product, a liquid are used interchangeably.
- More specifically, with reference to
FIGS. 1-4 , theportable dispensing apparatus 100 includes afirst container 1 having afirst end 15 and asecond end 16, afirst end 25 of asecond container 2 is connected to thefirst end 15 of thefirst container 1, acap 4 that attaches to a second end 26 (i.e., an other end) of thesecond container 2, and thecap 4 includes acover 5 that seals a handsanitizer dispenser opening 9 of thesecond container 2. - With reference to
FIGS. 4-6 , thesecond container 2 includes aninterior compartment 8 used to store a hand sanitizer liquid 11 (i.e., gel hand sanitizer, an isopropyl alcohol, antimicrobial product, a liquid, etc.) when pressure is applied to a pressure-receivingsurface 6 of thesecond container 2. - The
cap 4 has thecover 5 that seals theopening 9 when closed (i.e., when attached to thesecond end 26 of the second container 2). It is noted that thecover 5 is integrally manufactured with thecap 4 such that the cap/cover (i.e., a cap/cover unit 45) are one unit and ‘screwed’ on to thesecond end 26 of the first container 2 (as discussed later). However, in one embodiment, thecover 5 may be attached (for example, ‘hingedly’ attached) to thecap 4 by a hinge mechanism (not shown) such that thecover 5 may be ‘popped’ open remaining attached to thecap 4 by the hinge and then ‘snapped’ back into an attachment state with thecover 4. Thecover 5 may prevent a leakage of the liquid 11 from theportable dispensing apparatus 100 when the pressure-receivingsurface 6 is activated inadvertently while carrying the portable apparatus. - The
first container 1 includes aninterior compartment 7 used to store a face mask/facial covering 10 and is accessed when separated from the second container 2 (i.e., as shown inFIGS. 7-8 ). That is, thefirst end 15 is open and thefirst container 1 is hollow having theinterior compartment 7 therein. - The
second end 16 offirst container 1 includes anattachment 3 with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring. It is noted that although theattachment 3 depicts a loop for attaching to a keychain or the like, the invention is not limited thereto and may include different types of attachments located at a top of thefirst container 1 for attaching to different carrying devices (i.e., a backpack, keychain, belt, etc.). For example, in one embodiment, a clip may be provided in place of theattachment 3 to clip to a person/object. Alternatively, no attachment may be provided at the end of the first container 1 (e.g., such as in other embodiments discussed later). - Indeed, the first embodiment as depicted in
FIGS. 1-11 b depicts theportable dispensing apparatus 100 of which an exterior appears as a two-unit cylindrical pod including thefirst container 1 and thesecond container 2, in which thefirst container 1 and thesecond container 2 are separable. - With reference to
FIGS. 6, 10 b, 10 d, and 10 e, the pressure-receivingsurfaces 6 are shown in detail. Thesecond container 2 includes the pressure-receivingsurfaces 6 that are formed via aninner wall 27 that is flexible in a direction inward of the second container 2 (shown by arrow inFIG. 6 ) and theinner wall 27 is activated by a pressure applied by a user on anouter wall 28. That is, indentations are formed by theinner wall 27 and have a maximum depth in the region of a middle of the second container. Theinner wall 27 and theouter wall 28 are formed into a left side and a right side of thesecond container 2. A gripping indentation is formed by the combination of the pressure-receivingsurfaces 6 on thesecond container 2. In gripping thesecond container 2 with a right hand a person would place their thumb into theouter wall 28 on the left side and one or more fingers of the same hand being placed withinouter wall 28 on the right side. By applying a pressure (P) in the directions of the arrows, the liquid 11 is caused to exit via theopening 9. Therefore, the liquid 11 stored in thesecond container 2 may be dispensed easily from thesecond container 2 via theopening 9. -
FIGS. 7-8 show a blown-out front view and a blown-out perspective view of theportable dispensing apparatus 100. As shown, thefirst container 1 may be disconnected from thesecond container 2 by pulling thefirst container 1 upward (i.e., a direction of thearrow 70B). This upward motion disconnects thefirst end 15 of thefirst container 1 from thefirst end 25 of thesecond container 2. When in a disconnected state, theface mask 10 may be accessed from theinterior compartment 7 of thefirst container 1. - Similarly, the cap/
cover unit 45 may be disconnected from thesecond end 26 of thesecond container 2 by pulling on thesecond container 2 in a direction indicated by thearrow 70A such that a user may activate the pressure-receivingsurfaces 6 to dispense the liquid 11 from theopening 9 of the second container. The cap/cover unit 45 is shown inFIGS. 7-8 as a screw on unit. That is, thesecond end 26 of thesecond container 2 includesthreads 22T which are screwed into the cap/cover unit 45. - Indeed, the
portable dispensing apparatus 100 includes a three-part apparatus (first container 1,second container 2, cap/cover unit 45) that are each connected/disconnected from each other. Further, it is noted that thesecond container 2 may remain connected to thefirst container 1 while thecap cover 5 or cap/cover unit 45 are removed. That is, a user may only desire to dispense liquid 11 from theopening 9 of thesecond container 2 or refill liquid 11 into theinterior compartment 8 of thesecond container 2 while not requiring access to theinterior compartment 7 of thefirst container 1. On the other hand, the cap/cover unit 45 may also remain connected to thesecond container 2 while the user disconnects/connects thefirst container 1 from thesecond container 2 for access to theface mask 10. - Thus, the
portable dispensing apparatus 100 provides an intuitive connection system between the three parts such that access may be provided to theface mask 10 and the liquid 11 either at a same time or separately. This novel connection between the three units also ensures that a user may utilize the liquid 11 to rid themselves of particles related to a virus before touching theirface mask 10 by keeping theface mask 10 in a clean environment (i.e., the interior 7) after the user sanitizes. - With regard to the connectivity between the
first container 1 and thesecond container 2, a low cost, easy to manufacture, and easy to useconnection structure 50 is detailed inFIGS. 11a -11 b. - The
connection structure 50 includes aflexible component 51, afirst sidewall portion 52, asecond sidewall portion 53, and athird sidewall portion 54. The connection structure further includes acontact surface 55. - In the embodiments depicted in
FIGS. 11a-11b , thesecond container 2 includes thethird sidewall portion 54 extending from thefirst end 25 of thesecond container 2 in a curved manner towards theinterior compartment 8. Thethird sidewall portion 54 acts as a stopper to constraint adistal end 15 a of thefirst end 15 of thefirst container 1. Thesecond sidewall portion 53 protrudes further inward from thethird sidewall portion 54 towards theinterior compartment 8 and has a parabolic shape with an apex facing towards thedistal end 15 a. Thefirst sidewall portion 52 extends from thesecond sidewall portion 53 in a parabolic shape opposite to the shape of thesecond sidewall portion 53 such that an apex of thefirst sidewall portion 52 is pointed outward towards a wall of thefirst container 1. - A diameter at the apex of the
first sidewall portion 52 is greater than a diameter of theinterior compartment 7 of thefirst container 1. Thereby, when thefirst container 1 and thesecond container 2 are connected, thefirst sidewall portion 52 is ‘forced’ to reduce in diameter between the apex to fit into thefirst container 1 and then expand applying a force to thecontact surface 55 to lock thefirst container 1 to thesecond container 2. Theflexible component 51 has a spring-like property allowing thefirst sidewall portion 52 to expand/contract diametrically to fit into thefirst container 1. Further, the wall of thefirst container 1 is flexible in that when thefirst container 1 is slid onto and connected with thesecond container 2, the wall of thefirst container 1 flexes over thefirst sidewall portion 52 to provide a resistance force to keep the two containers attached. - Thus, in a disconnected state, a bottom
most point 51 a of theflexible component 51 to thesecond end 26 is greater than a distance of the bottommost point 51 a to thesecond end 26 in a connected state. Theflexible portion 51 acts as the engagement force to push thethird sidewall portion 54 into thecontact surface 55. - Further, O-rings may be used to make the connection as watertight as possible. For example, an O-ring could be provided between the
distal end 15 a and thesecond sidewall portion 53. - Accordingly, in a preferable embodiment, the first and second containers are made out of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material with an antimicrobial agent added thereto during the manufacturing to allow for a stronger connection between the containers. In one embodiment, the material is selected so that the
apparatus 100 can be flexible and a user could be put in a pocket and be comfortable to carry. - Indeed, although TPE is a preferred embodiment because TPE is generally considered cost-efficient and easy to manufacture, a silicone product or other material can be used. That is, the invention can be made of several different materials that have similar properties to TPE.
- In general, regarding materials, multiple materials may be used (e.g. silicone, plastic, metal, etc.) to allow for increased or decreased flexibility of the pod. Additives may be used in the materials (e.g. antimicrobial additives, etc.). A sealant or liner may be needed and applied for certain pod materials to prevent corrosion (e.g. metal). That is, the
first container 1 andsecond container 2 may include a sealant or liner. - Although the
first container 1 is generally depicted as larger than thesecond container 2, thesecond container 2 may be made larger by a particular factor than thefirst container 1. For example, some users may desire aportable dispensing apparatus 100 that has a capacity for more hand sanitizer. As a result, the size of thesecond container 2 may be increased. In one embodiment, thefirst container 1 and thesecond container 2 may be equal in length. In another embodiment, thesecond container 2 may be longer in length than thefirst container 1. - In one embodiment, a mesh/perforated vent for the facial covering/mask may be added to one end or to the side of the first container to allow another access point or breathability for the face mask.
- Next, a second embodiment for a
portable dispensing apparatus 200 is depicted inFIGS. 12-13 . InFIG. 12 , an exterior of theportable dispensing apparatus 200 appears as a two-unit cylindrical pod (afirst container 201 and a second container 202) in which the two units are separable. Thefirst container 201 includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 203. Acap 204 attaches to thesecond container 202 and includes an opening to dispense wipes. Thecap 204 has acover 205 that seals a wipedispenser opening 208 when closed. - In
FIG. 13 , theportable dispensing apparatus 200 is comprised of two main units that are separable and attach together to appear as a cylindrical pod (thefirst container 201 and the second container 202). Thefirst container 201 includes aninterior compartment 206 used to store a face mask/facial covering and is accessed when separated from thesecond container 202. - The
first container 201 includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 203. Thesecond container 202 includes aninterior compartment 207 used to store cleansing/sanitizing wipes. Acap 204 attaches to the wipe storage component of thesecond container 202 and includes anopening 208 to dispense wipes. Removal of thecap 204 allows the wipestorage container 207 to be refilled. Thecap 204 has acover 205 that seals the wipedispenser opening 208. That is, thecover 205 may be removed to dispense the wipes while theentire cap 204 and cover 205 may be removed to refill the wipes. - A third embodiment for a
portable dispensing apparatus 300 is depicted inFIGS. 14-15 . InFIG. 14 , the exterior of theportable dispensing apparatus 300 as acylindrical pod 301 with caps (302, 304) on each end. Onecap 302 attaches to thecylindrical pod 301 and includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 303. Theother cap 304 attaches to 301 and dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes. -
FIG. 15 depicts an interview view of theportable dispensing apparatus 300. Theportable dispensing apparatus 300 includes thecylindrical pod 301 which has an interior that is broken into afirst container 305 and asecond container 306. Thefirst container 305 may store a face mask/facial covering, and thesecond container 306 may store hand sanitizer or cleansing/sanitizing wipes. The two containers (305, 306) are completely separated by abarrier 307 so that a liquid from thesecond container 306 cannot leak into thefirst container 305. A top of theportable dispensing apparatus 300 has acap 302 that includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 303. The bottom of theportable dispensing apparatus 300 has acap 304 that dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes. - A fourth embodiment for a
portable dispensing apparatus 400 is depicted inFIGS. 16-17 . InFIG. 16 , an exterior of theportable dispensing apparatus 400 appears as a two-unit cylindrical pod (401, 402) in which afirst container 401 and asecond container 402 are separable. Acap 403 attaches to thefirst container 401 and includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 404. Acap 405 is attached to thesecond container 402 and dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes. -
FIG. 17 depicts an interior view of theportable dispensing apparatus 400. Thefirst container 401 includes astorage container 406 that may store a face mask/facial covering. A top of thefirst container 401 has acap 403 that includes an attachment with an opening for a carabiner mechanism/keyring 404. - The
second container 402 detaches from thefirst container 401 and includes astorage container 407 that may store hand sanitizer. Acap 405 attaches to an end of thesecond container 402 and dispenses a liquid or gel hand sanitizer or wipes. -
FIGS. 18-19 exemplarily depict a fifth embodiment for aportable dispensing apparatus 500. Theportable dispensing apparatus 500 depicts inFIGS. 18-19 is identical to that of the first embodiment expect that it does not include the pressure-receiving surface. Such a modification is cheaper and easier to manufacture than the first embodiment. The liquid may be dispensed via a ‘shaking’ action instead of a squeezing action, or via a pump or spray mechanism. - The descriptions of the various embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
- Further, Applicant's intent is to encompass the equivalents of all claim elements, and no amendment to any claim of the present application should be construed as a disclaimer of any interest in or right to an equivalent of any element or feature of the amended claim.
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1. A portable dispensing apparatus for a face mask and an antimicrobial product, the portable dispensing apparatus comprising:
a first container including a first container interior compartment that opens to a first end of the first container;
a second container that detachably connects, via a connection structure disposed at a first end of the second container, to the first end of the first container, the second container including a second container interior compartment with a second container opening at a second end of the second container that is opposite the first end of the second container; and
a cap structure that detachably connects to the second end of the second container to seal the second container opening.
2. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cap independently detaches from the second container while the second container remains connected to the first container, and
wherein the second container independently detaches from the first container while the cap remains connected to the second container.
3. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second container further includes a pressure-receiving surfaces configured to activate, via an applied pressure, to dispense a content of the second container interior compartment through the second container opening.
4. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the pressure-receiving surface includes:
an inner wall that is flexible in a direction inward of the second container; and
an outer wall formed on an outer side of the inner wall and that is flexible in a direction inward of the second container.
5. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the inner wall is activated by the applied pressure to the outer wall and an inner side of the outer wall contacting an outer side of the inner wall and pushing the inner wall in the direction inward of the second container.
6. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein indentations are formed by the inner wall and have a maximum depth in a region of a middle of the second container.
7. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the inner wall and the outer wall are formed into 180-degree opposite sides of the second container.
8. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein a gripping indentation is formed by a combination of the pressure-receiving surface on the second container.
9. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cap structure comprises:
a cap that attaches to the second end of the second container; and
a cover that attaches to the cap and that seals the second container opening.
10. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a second end of the first container includes an attachment with an opening for at least one of a carabiner mechanism and a keyring.
11. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an O-ring provided between at least one of:
the connection structure of the second container and a wall of the first container; and
the second container and the cap.
12. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the connection structure comprises:
a flexible component;
a first sidewall portion connected to the flexible component;
a second sidewall portion connected to the first sidewall portion; and
a third sidewall portion connected to the second sidewall portion.
13. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the first end of the first container interior compartment includes a contact surface that contacts the third sidewall portion when the first container and the second container are connected.
14. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the third sidewall portion is curved and extends from the first end of the second container towards the second container interior compartment.
15. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the third sidewall portion constrains a distal end of the first end of the first container.
16. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the second sidewall portion protrudes further inward from the third sidewall portion towards the second container interior compartment and has a parabolic shape with an apex facing towards a distal end of the first end of the first container.
17. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the first sidewall portion extends from the second sidewall portion in a parabolic shape opposite to the shape of the second sidewall portion such that an apex of the first sidewall portion is pointed outward away from the second container interior compartment.
18. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 17 , wherein a diameter at the apex of the first sidewall portion is greater than a diameter of the first container interior compartment of the first container.
19. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the flexible component has a spring-like property that allows the first sidewall portion to expand or contract diametrically to fit into the first container.
20. The portable dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first container and the second container comprise a thermoplastic elastomer.
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