WO2020026181A1 - Method and modular, ecological product to organize equipment for hygienic dishwashing - Google Patents

Method and modular, ecological product to organize equipment for hygienic dishwashing Download PDF

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WO2020026181A1
WO2020026181A1 PCT/IB2019/056559 IB2019056559W WO2020026181A1 WO 2020026181 A1 WO2020026181 A1 WO 2020026181A1 IB 2019056559 W IB2019056559 W IB 2019056559W WO 2020026181 A1 WO2020026181 A1 WO 2020026181A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L19/00—Drying devices for crockery or table-ware, e.g. tea-cloths
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J47/00—Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread
    • A47J47/16—Stands, or holders for kitchen articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment

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  • the present invention relates to the field of hygiene in general, and to the field of kitchen hygiene in particular.
  • Food is the foundation of men's existence and all human frameworks and groups deal with food preparation on a daily basis.
  • the present invention provides apparatus for sustaining a germ-free environment around sinks and food handling areas.
  • the apparatus is positioned near the food handling area and allows the placing and arranging of all the cleaning equipment around the food handling area in a single location while preventing the accumulation of germs and bacteria and allowing the maintenance of a germ-free environment.
  • Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus for maintaining a hygienic environment comprising: a body having a base, an external envelope extending vertically from the base and surrounding it, and at least one inner wall extending from the base and configured for creating inner cavities within the body; an internal cover configured to cover the interior of the body; and, an indicator in communication with the internal lining configured for indicating a level of bacteria.
  • the internal cover includes a main portion and an extended portion extending vertically upward from the main portion.
  • the indicator is positioned on the extended portion.
  • the body further includes a hanging portion.
  • the internal cover covers the base of said body.
  • the inner cavities are fully separated.
  • the inner cavities are partially separated.
  • the internal cover fully covers the interior of the body.
  • the internal cover partially covers the interior of the body.
  • the internal cover is configured for absorbing liquid drops.
  • the internal cover is configured for filtering the dirt in the liquid drops and prevent dampness.
  • the internal cover is made of an organic or ecological biodegradable material with anti-bacterial properties.
  • the anti-bacterial properties inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
  • the internal cover is replaceable.
  • the internal cover is constant.
  • the internal cover is designed for short term use.
  • the internal cover is designed for long term use.
  • the indicator is one of a physical, biological or chemical indicator.
  • the indicator is a pH meter.
  • the indicator indicates the level of bacteria by one of measuring the pH level, measuring the number of bacteria accumulated on the internal cover, measuring the level of chemical components on the internal cover and identifying the presence of specific chemical components on the internal cover.
  • FIG. 1 is an illustration of the apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGs. 2A and 2B are front and back views of the indicator of the apparatus of
  • FIG. 1 A first figure.
  • FIG. 3 is a top front left view of the apparatus of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 4 is a front view of the apparatus of FIG. 1; DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for maintaining a hygienic and clean environment around sinks and food handling areas.
  • FIG. 1 is an illustration of the apparatus 100.
  • the apparatus 100 includes a body 102 having a base 104, an external envelope 106 extending substantially vertically from the base 104 and surrounding it, and one or more inner walls 108 extending substantially vertically from the base 104 creating inner cavities that may be fully or partially separated from one another.
  • the external envelope 106 is made of several walls that may have different or same heights as do the inner walls 108.
  • the apparatus 100 further includes an internal lining or cover 110 shaped to be placed within the body 102 and fully or partially cover the interior of the body 102.
  • the internal lining or cover 110 allows the absorption of liquid drops released for products, for example, cleaning brushes, bottles of dishwashing liquids, scrub brushes, scrubbing pads, steel wools and the like positioned on top of it.
  • the internal lining or cover 110 filters the dirt in the liquid drops, prevents dampness and allows the measurement of bacteria accumulated on it.
  • the internal lining or cover 110 is made of, for example, organic and/or ecological biodegradable material with anti bacterial properties. The anti-bacterial properties of the internal lining or cover 110 prevent and/or inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria on it.
  • the internal lining or cover 110 may be replaceable or constant and may be designed for short or long term use.
  • the internal lining or cover 110 includes, for example, a main portion 112, adjusted to cover a portion of the apparatus 100, for example, the base 102, and an extended portion 114 connected to main portion 112 by, for example, extending substantially vertically from it.
  • the extended portion 114 includes, for example, an indicator or a scale bar 116 for identifying the level or amount of bacteria on the internal lining or cover 110.
  • the indicator or scale bar 116 can also be positioned on the body 102.
  • the indicator or scale bar 116 is, for example, a physical, chemical (e.g.
  • pH meter or biological indicator that identifies the level of bacteria by, for example, measuring the pH level, measuring the number of bacteria accumulated on the internal lining or cover 110, measuring and/or identifying the presence of specific chemical products on the internal lining or cover and the like.
  • the vertical extension of the extended portion 114 from the main portion 112 is designed to allow the liquid drops to accumulate on the main portion 112 as well as to prospone the arrival of the liquid absorbed by the main portion 112 to the indicator or scale bar 116.
  • the apparatus 100 additionally includes a hanging portion 118, best seen in FIG. 3, shaped for hanging kitchen towels, cloth towels and the like.
  • the indicator 116 indicates that the pH of the internal lining or cover 110 surpasses a predetermined value, for example, a pH of 8, or deviates a predetermined range, for example between 4 and 8, the internal lining or cover 110 is no longer in proper for use and should be replaced.
  • a predetermined value for example, a pH of 8
  • a predetermined range for example between 4 and 8
  • the internal lining or cover 110 can be used to determine whether a specific product or products such as scrubbing pads and scrub brushes are still proper for use or should be replaced by positioning the specific product or products on top of the internal lining or cover 110 and measuring, for example, the pH level of the product or products, measuring and/or identifying the presence of specific chemical components on the product or products and the like.
  • FIG. 4 is a top front left view the apparatus 100.
  • the apparatus 100 includes an internal lining or cover 110 covering the base 102 of the apparatus 100.
  • the internal lining or cover 110 includes an indicator 116 extending vertically upwards along a lateral wall of the external envelope 106. While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made. Therefore, the claimed invention as recited in the claims that follow is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

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Abstract

An apparatus for maintaining a hygienic environment including: a body having a base, an external envelope extending vertically from the base and sorrunding it, and one or more inner walls extending from the base to create inner cavities within the body. The apparatus further includes an internal cover configured to cover the interior of the body, and an indicator in communication with the internal lining configured for indicating a level of bacteria.

Description

Method and Modular, Ecological Product to Organize Equipment for Hygienic Dishwashing
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is related to and claims priority from commonly owned US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/712,994, entitled: Method and Modular, Ecological Product to Organize Equipment for Hygienic Dishwashing, filed on August 1, 2018, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to the field of hygiene in general, and to the field of kitchen hygiene in particular.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Food is the foundation of men's existence and all human frameworks and groups deal with food preparation on a daily basis.
As awareness of the importance of hygiene in relation to food has developed, different developments such as sinks, dishwashing detergents and the like were developed in order to preserve a germ- free environment within food handling areas.
The development of kitchens has significantly increased people's occupation with food and has led to the adoption of a lifestyle that revolves increasingly around the kitchen and the preparation of wide verity of food and meals.
Due to the frequent use of sinks and sinks' areas in food handling areas in general and in the kitchen areas in particular, there is a continuous need to keep the sink, as well as the cleaning equipment around the sink, a germ-free environment in order to prevent the accumulation of germs and/or bacteria, which may cause various illnesses.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides apparatus for sustaining a germ-free environment around sinks and food handling areas. The apparatus is positioned near the food handling area and allows the placing and arranging of all the cleaning equipment around the food handling area in a single location while preventing the accumulation of germs and bacteria and allowing the maintenance of a germ-free environment.
Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus for maintaining a hygienic environment comprising: a body having a base, an external envelope extending vertically from the base and surrounding it, and at least one inner wall extending from the base and configured for creating inner cavities within the body; an internal cover configured to cover the interior of the body; and, an indicator in communication with the internal lining configured for indicating a level of bacteria.
Optionally, the internal cover includes a main portion and an extended portion extending vertically upward from the main portion.
Optionally, the indicator is positioned on the extended portion.
Optionally, the body further includes a hanging portion.
Optionally, the internal cover covers the base of said body.
Optionally, the inner cavities are fully separated.
Optionally, the inner cavities are partially separated.
Optionally, the internal cover fully covers the interior of the body.
Optionally, the internal cover partially covers the interior of the body.
Optionally, the internal cover is configured for absorbing liquid drops.
Optionally, the internal cover is configured for filtering the dirt in the liquid drops and prevent dampness.
Optionally, the internal cover is made of an organic or ecological biodegradable material with anti-bacterial properties.
Optionally, the anti-bacterial properties inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
Optionally, the internal cover is replaceable.
Optionally, the internal cover is constant.
Optionally, the internal cover is designed for short term use.
Optionally, the internal cover is designed for long term use.
Optionally, the indicator is one of a physical, biological or chemical indicator.
Optionally, the indicator is a pH meter.
Optionally, the indicator indicates the level of bacteria by one of measuring the pH level, measuring the number of bacteria accumulated on the internal cover, measuring the level of chemical components on the internal cover and identifying the presence of specific chemical components on the internal cover.
Unless otherwise defined herein, all technical and/or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplary methods and/or materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be necessarily limiting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Some embodiments of the present invention are herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specific reference to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of embodiments of the invention. In this regard, the description taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled in the art how embodiments of the invention may be practiced.
Attention is now directed to the drawings, where like reference numerals or characters indicate corresponding or like components.
In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is an illustration of the apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIGs. 2A and 2B are front and back views of the indicator of the apparatus of
FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top front left view of the apparatus of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a front view of the apparatus of FIG. 1; DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description. The invention is capable of other embodiments, or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
The present invention provides an apparatus for maintaining a hygienic and clean environment around sinks and food handling areas.
FIG. 1 is an illustration of the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 includes a body 102 having a base 104, an external envelope 106 extending substantially vertically from the base 104 and surrounding it, and one or more inner walls 108 extending substantially vertically from the base 104 creating inner cavities that may be fully or partially separated from one another. The external envelope 106 is made of several walls that may have different or same heights as do the inner walls 108.
The apparatus 100 further includes an internal lining or cover 110 shaped to be placed within the body 102 and fully or partially cover the interior of the body 102. The internal lining or cover 110 allows the absorption of liquid drops released for products, for example, cleaning brushes, bottles of dishwashing liquids, scrub brushes, scrubbing pads, steel wools and the like positioned on top of it. The internal lining or cover 110 filters the dirt in the liquid drops, prevents dampness and allows the measurement of bacteria accumulated on it. The internal lining or cover 110 is made of, for example, organic and/or ecological biodegradable material with anti bacterial properties. The anti-bacterial properties of the internal lining or cover 110 prevent and/or inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria on it. The internal lining or cover 110 may be replaceable or constant and may be designed for short or long term use. The internal lining or cover 110 includes, for example, a main portion 112, adjusted to cover a portion of the apparatus 100, for example, the base 102, and an extended portion 114 connected to main portion 112 by, for example, extending substantially vertically from it. The extended portion 114, best seen in FIGs. 2A and 2B, includes, for example, an indicator or a scale bar 116 for identifying the level or amount of bacteria on the internal lining or cover 110. The indicator or scale bar 116 can also be positioned on the body 102. The indicator or scale bar 116 is, for example, a physical, chemical (e.g. pH meter) or biological indicator that identifies the level of bacteria by, for example, measuring the pH level, measuring the number of bacteria accumulated on the internal lining or cover 110, measuring and/or identifying the presence of specific chemical products on the internal lining or cover and the like. The vertical extension of the extended portion 114 from the main portion 112 is designed to allow the liquid drops to accumulate on the main portion 112 as well as to prospone the arrival of the liquid absorbed by the main portion 112 to the indicator or scale bar 116.
The apparatus 100 additionally includes a hanging portion 118, best seen in FIG. 3, shaped for hanging kitchen towels, cloth towels and the like.
In operation, different products, for example, cleaning brushes, bottles of dishwashing liquids, scrub brushes, scrubbing pads, steel wools and the like are positioned within the body 102 containing the internal lining or cover 110. The different products release liquid drops that were previously absorbed by them during their use. The released drops are constantly absorbed by the main portion 112 of the internal lining or cover 110. Once the liquid absorbed spreads throughout the internal lining or cover 110 and reaches the extended portion 114, an indicator e.g. a pH meter positioned on the extended portion 114 measures the pH level of the liquid. When the indicator 116 indicates that the pH of the internal lining or cover 110 surpasses a predetermined value, for example, a pH of 8, or deviates a predetermined range, for example between 4 and 8, the internal lining or cover 110 is no longer in proper for use and should be replaced.
In another embodiment, the internal lining or cover 110 can be used to determine whether a specific product or products such as scrubbing pads and scrub brushes are still proper for use or should be replaced by positioning the specific product or products on top of the internal lining or cover 110 and measuring, for example, the pH level of the product or products, measuring and/or identifying the presence of specific chemical components on the product or products and the like.
FIG. 4 is a top front left view the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 includes an internal lining or cover 110 covering the base 102 of the apparatus 100. The internal lining or cover 110 includes an indicator 116 extending vertically upwards along a lateral wall of the external envelope 106. While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made. Therefore, the claimed invention as recited in the claims that follow is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

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1. An apparatus for maintaining a hygienic environment comprising:
a body having a base, an external envelope extending from said base and sorrunding it, and at least one inner wall extending from said base configured to create inner cavities within said body;
an internal cover configured to cover the interior of said body; and, an indicator in communication with said internal lining configured to indicate a level of bacteria.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover includes a main portion and an extended portion extending substantially vertically upward from said main portion.
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said indicator is positioned on said extended portion.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover covers the base of said body.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said body futher includes a hanging portion.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said inner cavities are fully separated.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said inner cavities are partially separated.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover fully covers the interior of said body.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover partially covers the interior of said body.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover is configured for absorbing liquid drops.
11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said internal cover is configured for filtering the dirt in said liquid drops and prevent dampness.
12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover is made of an organic or ecological biodegradable material with anti-bacterial properties.
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said anti-bacterial properties inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover is replaceable.
15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover is constant.
16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover is designed for short term use.
17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said internal cover is designed for long term use.
18. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said indicator is one of physical, biological or chemical indicator.
19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein said indicator is a pH meter.
20. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said indicator indicates the level of bacteria by measuring the pH level.
21. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said indicator indicates the level of bacteria by measuring the number of bacteria accumulated on said internal cover
22. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said indicator indicates the level of bacteria by measuring the level of chemical components on the internal cover
23. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said indicator indicates the level of bacteria by identifying the presence of specific chemical components on said internal cover.
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