[0001] The present disclosure relates to sanitization devices. In particular, the present
disclosure provides an auto-sanitizing glove.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information
provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any
publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] An individual is surrounded by various objects and surfaces, and can happen
to accidentally touch such objects and subjects. Meticulous investigations have shown that
when an individual happens to touch an object, he/ she can transfer bacteria or viruses to that
object, or can accumulate more bacteria and viruses on his/ her hands. In a crowded
environment, a surface contaminated by a bacteria or virus source can be accidentally
touched by a number of individuals, and each of the individuals subsequently can touch other
surfaces as they move around. Each of such contaminated surfaces can be touched again and
again by other people, and so the touching sequence progresses, leading to uncontrolled
spreading of the bacteria and virus.
[0004] Spread of some of the most deadly diseases from one part to the remotest
partsof the world can be traced back to such surface to surface transmissions. Unfortunately,
some of the most vulnerable surfaces that contribute maximum in spread of such diseases are
those that are kind of a necessity for human civilization, such as, hospital wards, operation
tables of doctors,and public transport means like airports, shipyards etc. The newly found
novel Coronavirus (Covid 19) is the biggest example of such „contact disease spread‟ that has
used human contact to the infected surfaces or the physical human contact to other infected
humans, for its deadly transfer across the whole world thereby causing thousands of deaths.
[0005] To avert surface to surface transmitted diseases, hand gloves of different
varietiesthat can fulfil stern and compulsory World Health Organisation standards are
recommended to be extensively used by the medical practitioners and the general public. The
hand gloves act as an isolating layer that eliminates the possibility of the bacteria or virus
moving on to our hands, and further passing from our hands to our body and other surfaces
and individuals. Though, conventional hand gloves play an important role in avoiding the
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spread of the virus in the past but novel coronavirus has brought forth the inherent
shortcoming in the manufacturing and design of such gloves. Covid 19 virus is so infectious
that it can transfer from infected surfaces to the hand gloves, and from there to any other
surface that the glove touches. Severity of the problem is further enhanced by an unfortunate
human trait, proved by many previous human behaviour studies, that has shown that an
average individual tends to touch his/her face at least six times in an hour. Hence, all forms of
protective gloves with different forms of anti-enzyme coatings and fulfilling the standard
medical norms are unable to provide full proof security from the Covid 19 infection.
[0006] In spite of extensive research, we have not found any unequivocal evidence
about the existence of a surface-to-surface transmission preventive mechanism applied in
hand glove manufacturing anywhere, till now. Presently, two types of hand gloves, namely,
the single use gloves and the multi-use gloves are used for different types of application.
[0007] For medical purposes, single use gloves are used,andare basically thrown
away after a single use. Severe shortage of medical single use gloves during the present
Covid 19 outbreak has forced the governments to rethink the effectiveness of hand gloves
design and manufacturing with only one time use. At the same time, in spite of single usage,
these medical hand gloves are not providing full proof immunity to the wearers. Many
doctors and healthcare workers are getting infected by the novel coronavirus when attending
to the infected persons while wearing such single use hand gloves, all the time. The World
Health Organisation recommends that only alcohol based sanitizers should be used as
disinfectants from Covid 19 viruses. Presently, alcohol based sanitizers come in the form of
standalone units, either in the form of squeeze bottles or push mechanism bottles. Problem
while using such disinfectant bottles is that there always exists a risk of the virus getting
transmitted onto the surface of such bottles from where it is squeezed or onto the push button
mechanism.
[0008] For the multi-use hand gloves, as worn by the general public, risk posed by
virus transmission through infected hand gloves further increases manifold. Virus is set to be
transmitted from hand gloves of an individual to his/her own clothes, masks, hairs, and other
surfaces. Deadly outbreak of novel coronavirus has made us believe in afuture world where
people may avoid all forms of physical contact with more and more people, wearing hand
gloves while working, and certainly during the travel. Disinfecting the gloves after a regular
interval is going to be the only solution. Carrying the standalone sanitizer unit along is not
going to eliminate the threat.
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[0009] There is therefore, a need in the art to provide a solution to overcome the
above-mentioned limitations, and redesign gloves with auto-disinfectant mechanism.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0010] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an auto-sanitizing glove to
facilitate proper sanitization.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an auto-sanitizing glove to
facilitate proper sanitization of the glove itself.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an auto-sanitizing
glove to protect an entity fromviruses and other contagious diseases.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an auto-sanitizing
glove to prevent spread of viruses and other diseases through surface to surface transmission.
[0015] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a cost-effective, easy to
use, reusable, and user-friendly auto-sanitizing glove.
SUMMARY
[0016] The present disclosure relates to sanitization. In particular, the present
disclosure provides an auto sanitizing glove.
[0017] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an auto-sanitizing glove
comprising: one or more compressible elements configured at a first pre-determined position
on a first surface of the glove, wherein the one or more compressible elements comprise one
or more fluids; and a plurality of holes configured on a second surface of the glove; and
wherein the plurality of holes may be fluidically coupled to the one or more compressible
elements through at least one pipe to facilitate movement of at least one of the one or more
fluids from the one or more compressible elements to the second surface; wherein application
of a pre-determined pressure at the one or more compressible elements enables movement of
the one or more fluids, through the at least one pipe, from the one or more compressible
elements at the first surface to the plurality of holes configured at the second surface for
facilitating sanitization.
[0018] In an aspect, the glove comprises a nozzle configured between outlet of each
the one or more compressible elements and the at least one pipe to control flow of the one or
more fluids.
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[0019] In an aspect, diameter of the at least one pipe may be selected based on any or
a combination of size of the one or more compressible elements, diameter of the nozzle,
density of the one or more fluids, and surface area of the glove.
[0020] In an aspect, the one or more fluids may comprise any or a combination of
sanitizer, disinfectant, and water.
[0021] In an aspect, each of the one or more fluids may be configured within at least
one of the one or more compressible elements.
[0022] In an aspect, at least one of the one or more compressible elements comprise
an inlet to facilitate feeding of one or more fluids into the one or more compressible
elements.
[0023] In an aspect, the glove comprises a valve configured at the inlet to control
flow of the one or more fluids.
[0024] In an aspect, material of the glove may be selected from any or a combination
of plastic, elastic, rubber, polymer, bio-degradable, medical grade and recyclable elements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding
of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.
The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with
the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0026] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the
present disclosure, and wherein:
[0027] FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary structural diagrams of the proposed
glove to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure
depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly
communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit
the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all
modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present
disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
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[0029] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a
claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent
`1`art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time
of filing.
[0030] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written
description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired
properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the
numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits
and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges
and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are
approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as
precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the
invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found
in their respective testing measurements.
[0031] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and
“on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0032] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a
shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range.
Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification
as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in
any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by
context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided
with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the
invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No
language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element
essential to the practice of the invention.
[0033] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed
herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and
claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other
elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from,
a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion
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occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the
written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0034] The present disclosure relates to sanitization. In particular, the present
disclosure provides an auto-sanitizing glove.
[0035] According to an aspect the present disclosure pertains to an auto-sanitizing
glove including: one or more compressible elements configured at a first pre-determined
position on a first surface of the glove, wherein the one or more compressible elements can
include one or more fluids; and a plurality of holes configured on a second surface of the
glove; and wherein the plurality of holes can be fluidically coupled to the one or more
compressible elements through at least one pipe to facilitate movement of at least one of the
one or more fluids from the one or more compressible elements to the second surface;
wherein application of a pre-determined pressure at the one or more compressible elements
enables movement of the one or more fluids, through the at least one pipe, from the one or
more compressible elements at the first surface to the plurality of holes configured at the
second surface for facilitating sanitization.
[0036] In an embodiment, the glove includes a nozzle configured between outlet of
each the one or more compressible elements and the at least one pipe to control flow of the
one or more fluids.
[0037] In an embodiment, diameter of the at least one pipe can be selected based on
any or a combination of size of the one or more compressible elements, diameter of the
nozzle, density of the one or more fluids, and surface area of the glove.
[0038] In an embodiment, the one or more fluids include any or a combination of
sanitizer, disinfectant, and water.
[0039] In an embodiment, each of the one or more fluids can be configured within at
least one of the one or more compressible elements.
[0040] In an embodiment, at least one of the one or more compressible elements can
include an inlet to facilitate feeding of one or more fluids into the one or more compressible
elements.
[0041] In an embodiment, the glove includes a valve configured at the inlet to control
flow of the one or more fluids.
[0042] In an embodiment, material of the glove can be selected from any or a
combination of plastic, elastic, rubber, polymer, bio-degradable, medical grade and
recyclable elements.
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[0043] FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary structural diagram of the proposed autosanitizing glove 100 to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0044] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1A, the proposed auto-sanitizing
glove 100 (interchangeably referred to as auto-sanitizing glove 100 or glove 100, hereinafter)
can include one or more compressible elements 102 (also, collectively referred to as
compressible elements 102, and individually referred to as compressible element 102,
hereinafter) that can be configured at a first pre-determined position on the backhand side of
glove 100. In an embodiment, each of the compressible elements 102 can be configured to
store one or more fluids, such as, but not limited to sanitizer, disinfectant, and water for
facilitating sanitization.
[0045] In an embodiment, at least one of the compressible elements 102 can include
an inlet 104 to facilitate feeding of the one or more fluids into compressible elements 102
from an external fluid source. In an exemplary embodiment, inlet 104 can include a
unidirectional valve configured to facilitate inflow of the one or more fluids to compressible
elements 102. In another embodiment, inlet 104 can include an inflation valve that can be
used to fill compressible elements 102 with one or more fluids. Theinflation valve can
include a cap that can be opened to fill the one or more fluids into compressible elements
102, and once compressible elements 102 are filled, the cap is closed again.
[0046] In an embodiment, auto-sanitizing glove 100 can include at least one pipe 106
(also, referred to as pipe 106) that can be fluidically coupled with outlets of each of the
compressible elements 102, and can be configured to facilitate movement of at least one of
the one or more fluids from compressible element 102 to a second surface of glove 100,
where the second surface of glove 100 can include a plurality of holes (not shown). In an
exemplary embodiment, pipe 106 can be fluidically coupled with outlets of each of the
compressible elements 102 through a nozzle 108. In an exemplary embodiment, nozzle can
be configured from materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, elastic, rubber, and the like.
[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, compressible element 102 can be adapted in
form of a squeezable pad that can resemble anadditional layer over anormal glove forming a
pocket that can be made airtight from all the sides, besides two openings, i.e., inlet and outlet.
In another exemplary embodiment, pipe 106 can be configured in form of a tunnel within
glove 100 using same material as that of glove 100, and can be configured as an inseparable
part of glove 100.In another exemplary embodiment, pipe 106 can be included separately in
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glove 100 to facilitate movement of the one or more fluids from compressible elements 102
to the plurality of holes.
[0048] In an embodiment, application of a pre-determined pressure at a first
compressible element 102 can enable movement of a first fluid, through pipe 106, from the
first compressible element 102, which is located at the first surface, to the plurality of holes
configured at the second surface for facilitating sanitization.
[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, selection of diameter of pipe 106 can be based
on any or a combination of size of compressible elements 102, diameter of nozzle 108,
density of the one or more fluids, surface area of glove 100, and the like.
[0050] In an embodiment, material of glove 100 can be selected from any or a
combination of plastic, elastic, rubber, polymer, bio-degradable, medical grade and
recyclable materials.
[0051] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1B, compressible elements 102 can be
positioned at the part of glove 100 that is configured to cover wrist of an entity, and can be
fluidically coupled through the plurality of holes associated with the second surface through
pipe 106.
[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, one or more fluids, from respective fluid
sources, can be filled in compressible elements 102 through inlet 104. In an embodiment,
each compressible element 102 can include a distinct inlet 104 to enable filling of at least one
of the one or more fluids into the compressible element 102. In another embodiment, glove
100 can include inlet 104 that can be coupled to each of the compressible elements 102
through tubes, where tubes associated with each compressible element 102 can be movably
coupled with a cap that can be opened and closed as and when required.
[0053] In another exemplary embodiment, when an entity applies a pre-determined
pressure on a compressible element 102, the applied pressure can enable movement of fluid,
through pipe 106, from compressible element 102 to the plurality of holes for facilitating
sanitization. The entity can utilize the fluid to sanitize glove 100, his/ her hands and other
exposed body parts, surrounding objects, and the like.
[0054] In an embodiment, auto-sanitizing glove 100 can be adapted to be wearable in
either of the hands of the entity.
[0055] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the
diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes
illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various
elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well
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as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the
figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of
program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and
dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity
implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the
exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described
herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular
named.
[0056] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only.
Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent
to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as
described in the claim.
[0057] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent,
however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the
present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, wellknown structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid
obscuring the present invention.
[0058] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled
to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to
each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element
is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with"
are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled
with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a
network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the
network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0059] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications
besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts
herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of
the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all
terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In
particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to
elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced
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elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements,
components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.
[0060] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other
and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic
scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The
invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are
included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention
when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill
in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0061] The present disclosure provides an auto-sanitizing glove to facilitate proper
sanitization.
[0062] The present disclosure provides an auto-sanitizing glove to protect an entity
from viruses and other contagious diseases.
[0063] The present disclosure provides an auto-sanitizing glove to prevent spread of
viruses and other diseases through surface to surface transmission.
[0064] The present disclosure provides a cost-effective, easy to use, reusable, and
user-friendly auto-sanitizing glove.

We Claim:

1. An auto-sanitizing glove comprising:
one or more compressible elements configured at a first pre-determined
position on a first surface of the glove, wherein the one or more compressible
elements comprise one or more fluids; and
a plurality of holes configured on a second surface of the glove; and wherein
the plurality of holes are fluidically coupled to the one or more compressible elements
through at least one pipe to facilitate movement of at least one of the one or more
fluids from the one or more compressible elements to the second surface;
wherein application of a pre-determined pressure at the one or more compressible
elements enables movement of the one or more fluids, through the at least one pipe,
from the one or more compressible elements at the first surface to the plurality of
holes configured at the second surface for facilitating sanitization.
2. The glove as claimed in claim 1, wherein the glove comprises a nozzle configured
between outlet of each the one or more compressible elements and the at least one
pipe, to control flow of the one or more fluids.
3. The glove as claimed in claim 2, wherein diameter of the at least one pipe is selected
based on any or a combination of size of the one or more compressible elements,
diameter of the nozzle, density of the one or more fluids, and surface area of the
glove.
4. The glove as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more fluids comprise any or a
combination of sanitizer, disinfectant, and water.
5. The glove as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of the one or more fluids are
configured within at least one of the one or more compressible elements.
6. The glove as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more compressible
elements comprise an inlet to facilitate feeding of one or more fluids into the one or
more compressible elements.
7. The glove as claimed in claim 1, wherein the glove comprises a valve configured at
the inlet to control flow of the one or more fluids.
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8. The glove as claimed in claim 1, wherein material of the glove is selected from any or
a combination of plastic, elastic, rubber, polymer, bio-degradable, medical grade and
recyclable elements.