WO2022046024A1 - Distributeur de liquide désinfectant pour les mains en vrac - Google Patents

Distributeur de liquide désinfectant pour les mains en vrac Download PDF

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WO2022046024A1
WO2022046024A1 PCT/US2020/047651 US2020047651W WO2022046024A1 WO 2022046024 A1 WO2022046024 A1 WO 2022046024A1 US 2020047651 W US2020047651 W US 2020047651W WO 2022046024 A1 WO2022046024 A1 WO 2022046024A1
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Mark Alan BURRIS
Bryce Weseloh BURRIS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • A47K5/1217—Electrical control means for the dispensing mechanism
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H40/00—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to liquid dispensing systems and processes, and more specifically to an automated system and process for the dispensing of handsanitizer liquid.
  • Liquid hand sanitizer has grown in popularity and importance for preventing the spread of disease, bacteria and viruses. While use of liquid hand sanitizer has grown, the method of distributing and dispensing it has largely remained the same.
  • single-use packets, squirt bottles or pump bottles are used and range in size from about 30 ml to about 2 liters. While such packets and bottles are generally sufficient for personal use and use of small groups, they are insufficient for larger groups, such as may be at stadiums, theaters, and other large venues (capacity of more than 100, more than 1000 people, or even over 10,000 people) where usage can be more than 100 times or even more than 1000 times as great. At such large venues, the relatively small size of conventional packets and bottles result in frequent maintenance and large amounts of waste packaging.
  • an automatic hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system comprising a housing having a lower container area, an upper dispensing area and a divider separating the upper area from the lower area.
  • the upper dispensing area defines an access port.
  • the housing contains a tank, a dispensing unit, a pump, a control unit and a first power input.
  • the tank is configured to contain at least 3 gallons of hand-sanitizer liquid, and more typically, at least 5 gallons.
  • the system is configured to be readily moved as a single unit from a first location to a second location.
  • the dispensing unit has a discharging outlet and sensing areas.
  • the discharging outlet is configured to discharge hand-sanitizer liquid.
  • the sensing area is configured to emit a dispensing signal when sensing a human body part.
  • the dispensing unit is operationally associated with the access port so that, when a human body part is placed through the access port and positioned beneath the discharging outlet, the dispensing signal is emitted.
  • the pump is operationally connected to the tank and the dispensing unit such that the pump is configured to pump hand-sanitizer liquid from the tank to the discharging outlet.
  • the control unit is electrically connected to the pump and dispensing unit such that the emission of the dispensing signal triggers the pump to pump hand-sanitizer liquid from the tank to the discharging outlet.
  • the control unit is further operationally connected so as to determine the system status of the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system, and configured to send a wireless signal to a remote device which provides notice of the system status.
  • the first power input is configured to connect to a first power source.
  • the first power source is either a battery or an A/C outlet.
  • the automatic hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system can further comprise a solar power source and a second power input configured to connect to the solar power source. If a solar power source is included, the control unit is configured to switch to the solar power source if the first power source fails to provide power. The control unit is configured to send a wireless signal that there is a power failure when it switches to the solar power source.
  • the system is configured to pump sanitizer liquid from the tank to the discharging outlet without use of a secondary tank or secondary pump.
  • the tank can be connected to the pump by a quick connect device configured to prevent spillage from the tank when the tank is not connected to the pump.
  • a process for dispensing hand-sanitizer liquid from a hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system comprising the steps of: dispensing hand-sanitizer liquid at a sensing area when a human body part is sensed in the sensing area, wherein the hand-sanitizer liquid is pumped to the dispensing area from a tank configured to contain at least 3 gallons of hand-sanitizer liquid, and more typically at least 5 gallons; determining the servicing status of the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system through a control unit that also controls dispensing of the hand-sanitizer liquid; sending a wireless signal to a remote device which provides notice of the servicing status when the determination of the servicing status indicates at least one of (i) the tank is low on hand-sanitizer liquid, (ii) the handsanitizer liquid dispenser is not functioning properly, and (iii) the handsanitizer liquid dispenser is operating off of solar power; operating the hand-sanitizer liquid
  • the process can further comprise moving the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system from a first location to a second location, with the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser comprising: a housing having a lower container area, and upper dispensing area and a divider separating the upper area from the lower area, wherein the upper dispensing area defines an access port, the housing containing: the tank; a dispensing unit which dispenses hand-sanitizer at the sensing area; a pump operationally connected to the tank and the dispensing unit such that the single pump is configured to pump hand-sanitizer liquid from the tank to the discharging outlet; a quick connect device that connects the tank to the pump; a control unit, electrically connected to the pump and dispensing unit such that the control unit controls the dispensing of the hand-sanitizer liquid and determines the servicing status; a first power input for connecting to a first power source; and a solar power source and a second power input for connecting to a solar power source.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of a hand-sanitizer liquid dispensing system.
  • FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a view of the back of the dispensing system of FIGS. 1 and 2 with the back panel removed.
  • FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2 as viewed from a lower angle.
  • FIG. 5 is a view of a simplified quick connect device suitable for use with the tank of a dispensing system in accordance with this disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a simplified diagram of a control unit suitable for use in the dispensing system of this disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a simplified diagram of another embodiment of a control unit suitable for use in the dispensing system of this disclosure.
  • This disclosure is directed to an automatic hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system and process related thereto.
  • Prior hand-sanitizer liquid dispensers have been manually operated and limited in size to containing 2 liters or less of liquid.
  • the system advantageously provides for containing more than about 3 gallons (more than about 11 liters) — more typically greater than about 5 gallons (more than about 19 liters) — while still maintaining portability of the dispensing system.
  • hand-sanitizing liquid includes liquids, gel foams and other forms of hand sanitizers that are in a pumpable state.
  • the hand-sanitizing liquid may be alcohol based.
  • Alcohol-based versions typically contain some combination of isopropyl alcohol, ethanol (ethyl alcohol), or //-propanol, with versions containing 60% to 95% alcohol the most effective.
  • Compounds such as glycerol may be added to prevent drying of the skin.
  • Non-alcohol based versions typically contain benzalkonium chloride or triclosan; but are typically less effective than alcohol-based ones.
  • hand sanitizers may contain the following: additional antiseptics such as chlorhexidine and quaternary ammonium derivatives; sporicides, such as hydrogen peroxides that eliminate bacterial spores; emollients and gelling agents to reduce skin dryness and irritation; a small amount of sterile or distilled water; foaming agents; colorants; and/or fragrances.
  • dispensing system 100 in accordance with embodiments will now be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1-7.
  • dispensing system 100 comprises a housing 102, having a front side 104 and a back side 106.
  • housing 102 has a generally rectangular or box shape with truncated front comers 162 and 164.
  • Housing 102 contains most all of the components of the dispensing system 100, typically all the components except for portions of power cords and the like.
  • dispensing system 100 is configured to be readily moved as a single unit from a first location to a second location.
  • Housing 102 has a first access port 108 located on the front side 104 defining a sensing area 110, further described below.
  • First access port 108 is designed to allow easy positioning of a user’s hands in sensing area 110, without touching any surface. Typically, first access port 108 will not have a door but allow ready access to sensing area 110. As shown, the sensing area 110 is closed off from the rest of the inner regions of the housing 102 so as not to provide access to those areas where the electrical/mechanical components are contained or areas where the bulk liquid sanitizer is contained.
  • Front side 104 can have second access port 112 having a door 114, which can be lockable. Second access port 112 allows easy front access to a tank 130 for easy replacement. Additionally, housing 102 can have one or more access ports on the back side 106, such as third access port 116. The ports on the back allow access to the electrical/mechanical components and allow access to the tank. Typically, the one or more ports on the back will have access panels or doors, such as access panel 118, to hide the inner components and limit access to them.
  • Housing 102 has a lower container area 120, an upper dispensing area 122 and a divider 124 separating the upper area from the lower area. Further, the upper dispensing area 122 can be divided so as to define an electrical/mechanical components area 126 and sensing area 110.
  • lower container area 120 will contain tank 130 and a pump 132.
  • the tank 130 is configured to hold large volumes of hand-sanitizer liquid. Accordingly, the tank 130 is configured to contain at least about 3 gallons (more than about 11 liters) of hand-sanitizer liquid, and more typically, at least about 5 gallons (more than about 19 liters).
  • Pump 132 can be a peristaltic pump or a diaphragm pump, for example. A diaphragm pump is currently preferred.
  • Tank 130 can be connected to a flowline 134 by a quick connect device or connector 136.
  • a suitable quick connect device is illustrated in FIG. 5.
  • quick connect device 136 is designed to prevent spillage during installation and removal of the tank.
  • flowline 134 can have a male connector (not shown) to match into quick connect device 136, which is configured as a female connector.
  • Connector 136 can include a check valve that does not allow tank 130 to spill when oriented in any direction.
  • the male connection (flowline connection) would unseat the ball check 138 from its seal 140 allowing for fluid flow into flowline 134.
  • quick connect device 136 can have ports for additional lines such as purge lines and level detection lines.
  • Connector 136 when used can prevent spills during transportation as well as during installation. Additionally, the use of connector 136 can prevent inadvertent use of tank 130 in water dispensing systems, and prevent use of water bottles in the dispensing system 100.
  • housing 102 contains a dispensing unit 142 and a control unit 148. Generally, these will be in the upper dispensing area 122.
  • Dispensing unit 142 has a discharging outlet 144 and a sensor 146, typically both located in sensing areas 110.
  • Discharging outlet 144 is configured to discharge hand-sanitizer liquid.
  • Sensor 146 is configured to emit a dispensing signal when sensing a human body part.
  • Dispensing unit 142 and sensor 146 are operationally associated with the first access port 108 and sensing area 110 so that, when a human body part is placed through the first access port 108 and positioned beneath the discharging outlet, the dispensing signal is emitted.
  • sensor 146 can be an infrared sensor or a motion detecting sensor and can active a solenoid valve to dispense hand-sanitizer liquid.
  • Control unit 148 is typically located in the electrical/mechanical components area 126. As best seen from FIGS. 6 and 7, control unit 148 has a power input 150 designed to receive power from a power source to power dispensing system 100. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the power source can be an A/C power source 152 and/or a battery 154, which can be a rechargeable battery. FIG. 7 illustrates the power source being a battery 154 and a solar power source (solar power cell) 156. While FIGS. 6 and 7 each illustrate two power sources, the dispensing system can be connected to only one power source, or to all three types of power sources.
  • the power source can be an A/C power source 152 and/or a battery 154, which can be a rechargeable battery.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the power source being a battery 154 and a solar power source (solar power cell) 156. While FIGS. 6 and 7 each illustrate two power sources, the dispensing system can be connected to only one power source, or to all three types of power
  • dispensing system 100 be connected to at least two power sources so that dispensing system 100 can continue to operate in the event of a failure of one of the power sources.
  • the latter can be used to charge the former; likewise, the A/C power source 152 can be used to charge the battery.
  • Control unit 148 is electrically connected to pump 132, dispensing unit 142 and sensor 146 such that the emission of the dispensing signal triggers pump 132 to pump handsanitizer liquid from tank 130 to the discharging outlet 144.
  • Control unit 148 is further operationally connected to the components of the dispensing system so as to determine the system status of the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system, and configured to send a wireless signal to a remote device which provides notice of the system status.
  • control unit 148 can be connected to a level sensor 166 so as to sense and determine when tank 130 is out of or running low on hand-sanitizer liquid.
  • Control unit 148 can be connected to a purge valve 168 and purge line 170 to purge hand-sanitizer liquid from the flow lines.
  • purge valve 168 can be a solenoid valve.
  • control unit 148 is configured to determine if one of the power sources has a failure or if the system is not operating.
  • the system status, as determined by control unit 148, can be sent through a wireless connection 158 to a remote receiver, which can be a smart phone, computer or other device not located at the location of dispensing system 100.
  • control unit 148 can be connected to a visual display, which indicates the status of the system.
  • control unit 148 can be connected to lights 172 and 174, which can indicate that the unit is on, when liquid level is low and/or power status.
  • dispensing system 100 is largely, or entirely, self-contained within housing 102, and typically, dispensing system 100 is configured to pump sanitizer liquid from the tank to the discharging outlet without use of a secondary tank or secondary pump.
  • the above described dispensing system 100 dispenses hand-sanitizer liquid at a sensing area 110 when a human body part is sensed in the sensing area 110 by sensor 146.
  • the hand-sanitizer liquid is pumped to the dispensing area from tank 130.
  • the dispensing system 100 further determines the servicing status of the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser system through a control unit that also controls dispensing of the hand-sanitizer liquid.
  • control unit 148 sends a wireless signal to a remote device which provides notice of the servicing status, and/or control unit 148 can indicate status by lights or a display on the unit, such as lights 172 and 174.
  • the display can be a monitor or interactive touch screen display.
  • a wireless signal can be sent (and/or display or lights can indicate) when the determination of the servicing status indicates at least one of (i) the tank is low on hand-sanitizer liquid, (ii) the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser is not functioning properly, and (iii) the hand-sanitizer liquid dispenser is operating off of solar power.
  • control unit 148 can change from one power source to another as needed.
  • dispensing system 100 can be operated from a first power source selected from an A/C outlet power source and a battery power source, and control unit 148 can switch from the first power source to a solar power source when the servicing status indicates that there is insufficient power provided by the first power source.
  • a replacement tank of hand-sanitizer liquid can be sent to the location of dispensing system 100. Subsequently, the current tank is replaced by moving a quick connect device to a release position, removing the current tank, and then attaching a replacement tank by moving the quick connect device to an engaged position.
  • the operation of the dispensing system 100 can further include moving the handsanitizer liquid dispenser system from a first location to a second location, as needed.

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L'invention concerne un système de distribution automatique de liquide désinfectant pour les mains comprenant un boîtier, un réservoir et une unité de distribution. Le système est conçu pour manipuler de grands réservoirs de liquide désinfectant pour les mains, tel que des réservoirs d'au moins trois gallons. En outre, le système est conçu pour envoyer des alertes relatives à l'état du système et au fonctionnement d'au moins deux sources d'énergie.
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