1127 results about "Hand Sanitization" patented technology

The invention provides a sanitization tracking and alerting system and method that automatically monitors hand sanitization actions of workers within a facility and reminds them of violations of hand sanitization requirements. The sanitization system may comprise a communications network providing interaction between a central computer with a database and one or more sanitizer dispenser systems, which dispense a sanitizer to the workers upon demand. The sanitizer dispensing system may have a reader for reading an identification device associated with the worker and a motion detector that detects when the worker is in the proximity of the dispensing mechanism. The sanitizer dispenser system may contain logic for determining which one of a number of workers in its vicinity may press a dispensing means, sending that information to the central computer, and activating an audio or visual indicator if the central computer determines that the worker is not sanitized, as determined by the length of time since the last hand sanitization event of the worker or whether or not the worker had done something that would require another hand sanitization action.

The present disclosure generally relates to moisturizing hand sanitizers including alcohols that are effective in killing microorganisms while providing a moisturizing benefit to the user's skin. More particularly, the alcohol-based hand sanitizers include a high internal phase emulsion which allows moisturizers or skin protectants such as emollients and / or silicones to be stably incorporated into the sanitizer.

A germicidal system and method for deactivating pathogens on the surface of a bodily extremity protected by a prophylactic covering substantially opaque to UV-C radiation. The device includes an enclosure having one or more openings through which the extremity can be inserted. The enclosure contains a radiation source configured to produce germicidal radiation having a wavelength of about 253.7 nm. The openings are configured relative to the radiation source such that the inserted extremity is in close proximity to the radiation source. The prophylactic covered extremity is preferably a gloved hand thereby sanitizing the surface of the glove. The extremity inserted is preferably exposed for a predetermined period of time to ensure a desired level of sanitization. Optionally, the device can include an orientation detector to determine the position of the user's hand and the spread of the user's fingers, and a surface detector to determine whether the user's hand is covered by a glove.

A system comprising a portable unit which can be temporarily placed outside a patient room comprising a processor, memory, a speaker or voice generator, and programming to allow an authorized user to select (A) a disease or medical condition which corresponds to preprogrammed simulated voice warnings, for example “wash hands,”“wear gown,”“wear gloves,”“wear mask,”“dispose of gown,”“use hand sanitizer,”“wash hands with soap and water after removing protective clothing,” and combinations of said voice warnings; or (B) one or more of said preprogrammed voice warnings; a room entry detector programmed to activate the simulated voice warnings, the system configured so that when entry to the room is detected, one or a combination of the simulated voice warnings is emitted by the system.

The invention discloses a washing-free antibacterial hand sanitizer and a preparation method thereof. Raw materials of the washing-free antibacterial hand sanitizer calculated at 100ml include 1-10g of chlorhexidine salt, 5-1,000ug of silver nitrate, 30-90ml of alcohol, 2-50g of skin care agent, 0.5-3g of tackifier, 0.5-3g of surfactant, 0.5-5g of p+H regulator and 15-50ml of deionized water. In the preparation method, the skin care agent and the chlorhexidine salt are added to the alcohol and dissolved under the temperature of 30-70 DEG C to form alcoholic solution; the tackifier, the surfactant and the silver nitrate are added to the deionized water to form aqueous solution; finally, the aqueous solution and the pH regulator are added to the alcoholic solution to prepare the washing-free antibacterial hand sanitizer. The washing-free antibacterial hand sanitizer contains various antibacterial components, has very strong broad-spectrum antibacterial and bactericidal effects on various bacteria and fungi, and has long-acting antibacterial effect.

A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).

Handy San is a hand sanitizer dispenser that can be worn around the wrist like a bracelet. This item allows individuals user-convenience to guard against bacteria and germs to keep their hands clean to promote personal hygiene. The comfortable bracelet dispenser allows for freedom of movement and easy access to hand sanitizer liquid. The device is comprised of a hollow wristband made of plastic or other suitable biodegradable compounds. There is an opening on one side of the bracelet where the sanitizer can be dispensed, with a cap that hinges open and closed. Users open the cap and then slide the dispenser lever with one hand allowing the device to be activated. On the other side of the bracelet may be a small air pump button that can be pressed to increase internal pressure enabling the liquid to flow out of the device easier. The device is refillable and / or disposable.

A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).

The present disclosure is directed to a system and methods for maintaining or improving hand health and hygiene. More particularly, the system and methods prevent or overcome skin damage caused by frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizers and / or cleansers. The hand care system comprises an article, such as an elastomeric glove, that has a moisturizing liquid liner composition on the skin-contacting surface of the article that delivers a skin health benefit to the skin, a non-irritating hand cleanser capable of moisturizing the skin, and a moisturizing hand sanitizer.

An electrolytic device for the generation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solutions includes at least a single liquid chamber for receiving an aqueous solution containing halide ions therein, the single liquid chamber having an exterior wall and a solid anode contained within to provide for the oxidation of the halide ions, which, in turn, provides for the formation of hypohalous acid in aqueous solution, and a gas permeable cathode forming a portion of the exterior wall of the single liquid chamber, the cathode providing for the reduction of oxygen to provide hydroxyl ions in solution within the single liquid chamber to mix with the products generated at the anode. An embodiment of the electrolytic device including an anolyte chamber and a catholyte chamber separated by an ionomeric membrane is also described, whereby the anolyte chamber further includes an outlet including a pH control for determining and regulating the pH of the exiting anolyte effluent to between about 4 and 9. The product is suitable for disinfectant applications including as a hand sanitizer.

The invention described herein provides an extended resident topical antimicrobial composition comprising an active antimicrobial and moisturizing ingredients that meets antimicrobial efficacy requirements and improves the condition of the user's skin as well. The composition of the invention achieves desired antimicrobial efficacy and therapeutic effect and still exhibits a relatively short dry time to avoid unpleasant feel. The composition of the invention comprises: a) an antimicrobial agent; and b) a moisturization component comprising a combination of a saccharide isomerate and carbohydrate complex together with glycerin. In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial agent is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent such as alcohol. The invention is particularly useful to healthcare workers, whose usage of hand sanitizers can be on a daily and frequent basis.

The invention relates generally to the field of hand sanitation, and particularly to a systems that encourage or compel the use of a hand sanitizer in order to open or unlock a door, unlock an access panel or drawer, or use a shared electronic device.

An automatic dispensing apparatus for dispensing hand-sanitizer lotion, which is powered using a rechargeable battery pack rechargeable via solar cells, which battery pack is pivotally mounted in the upper interior section of the main frame of the dispenser, above the liquid-storage bag, whereby as the liquid storage bag is depleted after continual use, the weight of the battery pack serves to compress the storage bag to thereby increase the pressure therein, so that the delay of the dispensing of the liquid does not increase over time as the bag becomes depleted. Also provided is a lower, pivotal tray located below the dispensing nozzle of the dispensing apparatus by which drippings and excess dispensed amounts are caught by the tray and do not fall upon the floor therebelow. A front cover is rotatable to an upper position such that it does not rotate back down by itself in order to allow unencumbered access to the interior of the apparatus for changing storage bags and batteries. The apparatus also contains an aerosol spray canister for spraying a sanitizing mist into the ambient surroundings after the apparatus has dispensed sanitizing fluid onto the hands.

A combination writing instrument and hand sanitizer including a cartridge containing a mechanical finger pump at a first end and a retractable pen nib at a second end. The cartridge contains an effective antimicrobial hand sanitizer solution therein which is readily dispensed by the finger pump. The writing instrument is useful for personnel in the healthcare industry and food industry where if function both as a device for recording information and a hand sanitizer.

A method for ensuring hand hygiene compliance may include tracking dispensing of a plurality hand hygiene dispensers having hand sanitizer. Each hand hygiene dispenser can be associated with an individual user. A processor may determine dispensing rates of the plurality of hand hygiene dispensers for a plurality of predetermined time periods and each of the plurality of the hand hygiene dispensers is identified with an individual user. The average dispensing rate can be calculated taking a predetermined number of highest dispensing rates out of the plurality of predetermined time periods. The rates can be displayed to the users, and the users can be notified of proper hand hygiene compliance or if the average dispensing rate falls below a target threshold rate.

A method is provided comprising the online design of an insert by a user and the subsequent packaging of the custom insert with liquids. The insert is designed, approved, and ordered by the user through an internet interface that in turn supplies the insert design to an extremely scalable assemblage process within a high volume manufacturing operation which produces a custom finished product quickly, on demand, at low cost, and in quantities determined by the user. By incorporating the custom insert as a changeable modular component within an assembly line a mass produced product, specifically a packet package of hand sanitizer fluid, can be individually characterized by its insert as fully intended by the user who designed, ordered, and receives the packaged liquid packet insert.

A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).

A hand sanitizer dispenser that automatically dispenses a certain amount of hand sanitizer when a motion and proximity sensor detects the presence of a user's hand. The hand sanitizer dispenser uniquely stores the hand sanitizer in the shaft of the dispenser to strategically use the space within the housing to store a large amount of hand sanitizer while providing a compact and sleek dispenser. The hand sanitizer dispenser is self-contained such that it is portable and can be conveniently placed at any location as the need arises. The hand sanitizer dispenser optionally may include a compact display that displays static or dynamic graphic or information to the user and / or a global positioning system. The display is adjustable to any orientation, tilt or angle to allow the dispenser to fit into all areas and to provide maximum exposure.

The invention provides a Chinese herbal medicine antibiotic hand washing and a preparation method thereof and relates to detergent field. The Chinese herbal medicine antibiotic hand washing is made of the mixture of Chinese herb liquorice, peony bark, camellia fruit extract liquid and synergistic agent and eradicator and can decontaminate and disinfect under the condition that the actual washing of the customers are met. The Chinese herbal medicine antibiotic hand washing is prepared by APG, AEO-9, AEO-7, BS-12, AES, peony bark extractive matter, liquorice extractive matter and camellia fruit extractive matter, etc. The preparation method is that deionized water and the materials are added to a dissolution kettle for dissolution, then obtaining the product. The invention adopts Chinese herbal extracts, surfactant and other effective components for optimization and combination, enhances sterilization effect, functions to decontaminate, moisten and protect hands and has low production cost.

A wearable hand sanitizer dispenser that is user friendly, leak-proof, and cost-effective is disclosed. The wearable hand sanitizer dispenser comprises a sponge enclosed in a silicone case which then is placed in a pocket located on a wristband. The silicone case has a plurality of self-sealing slits to control release of sanitizer and a plurality of refill apertures for allowing the user to fill it up with a large quantity of sanitizer or the like. The pocket also contains a plurality of openings to control release of sanitizer. When the pocket on the wristband is not compressed, the sponge inside the silicone case absorbs sanitizer so that inadvertent fluid leakage will not occur.

A motion-activated soap dispenser is provided having a vertically directed motion detector and a vertically oriented dispensing stream of hand cleaning solution. The device comprises a counter or wall mounted housing having a reservoir of hand soap or hand sanitizer that is ejected in short bursts in an upward direction and onto a user's palm placed over a top-mounted motion sensor. The reservoir is a refillable liquid container that is pumped for its contents, or alternatively the reservoir is a replaceable cartridge of compressed hand cleaning solution that utilizes internal pressure to eject the contents therefrom. The solution is routed through a conduit and into a nozzled aperture along the upper portion of the housing, whereby the solution is dispensed in liquid or foam consistency. An electric motor and timer circuit controls the burst of dispensed fluid from the reservoir, upon activation by the motion detector change in state.

An integrated, self-contained hand sanitizer station is provided by this invention. The enclosure of the station may be located in a public venue, and conveniently dispenses wet wipe towelettes for people to clean their hands with a trash receptacle contained within the station for ready disposal of the towelettes by the patrons after their use. By making a good hand hygiene available to customers, a merchant or public authority can help to reduce germs, viruses, and bacteria that can otherwise cause the spread of infectious illnesses.

Apparatuses for dispensing fluid product, such as soap, hand sanitizer, lotion, etc. are provided. A reservoir carrier is configured to be interchangeably attached to one or more mounting brackets of a mounting bracket system to facilitate attachment of the fluid dispensing system to various structures. For example, at times the reservoir carrier may be paired with a hanging bracket to facilitate hanging a fluid dispensing system, including the reservoir carrier, on a bed rail. At other times, the hanging bracket may be swapped with a clamping bracket to facilitate clamping the fluid dispensing system to a counter or IV pole.

The invention provides a hand sanitizer containing chlorine dioxide, which is prepared by the following components according to a certain weight ratio: surfactant, chelant, humectant, thickener, water-soluble body lotion, fungicide precursor, pH regulator, essence and deionized water. The hand sanitizer provided by the invention has mild, safe and environment-friendly properties, thus cleaning, skin care and sterilization can be simultaneously finished; the chlorine dioxide is selected to serve as a component of fungicide, thereby having good sterilization effect, short action time and high sterilization ratio; the hand sanitizer can take effect as soon as being used because germs can not generate tolerance on the hand sanitizer; and in addition, during the using process of the hand sanitizer, carcinogen such as chloroform and the like can not be generated, the biodegradation rate of the surfactant is more than 90%, satisfies the national requirements, and has no toxicity and harm and environment protection, thereby people can use the product for long term trustingly.

Hand sanitizers are provided with improved aesthetics and skin-conditioning effects, such that healthcare workers and others subject to high frequency hand hygiene requirements are encouraged to comply with said requirements. The hand sanitizers provide excellent antimicrobial efficacy and skin conditioning benefits that actually increase with increased frequency of use. The sanitizing compositions are hydroalcoholic, and contain a synergistic combination of skin-conditioning agents.

The invention relates to a skin-care sterilization hand sanitizer and a preparation method thereof. The skin-care sterilization hand sanitizer comprises a thickening agent, a surface active agent, an emollient, a bactericide, essence and a PH value regulator. The skin-care sterilization hand sanitizer has the advantages of sterilizing, protecting hands, being free from irritation and the like. The preparation method comprises the following steps of: sufficiently swelling the thickening agent in purified water; sequentially adding the surface active agent, a humectant, the emollient and the PH value regulator into A solution, uniformly stirring, and adding the bactericide; and adding the PH value regulator after supplying enough purified water, adjusting the PH value to 6.0-8.0. and uniformly stirring.

A wearable hand sanitizer apparatus for dispensing sanitizer fluid includes a wristband wearable about a user's wrist. A reservoir in the wristband holds sanitizing fluid. An outlet nozzle selectively dispenses a predetermined quantity of the sanitizing fluid. A dispensing assembly is situated intermediate the outlet nozzle and the reservoir and is in communication with the reservoir for selectively dispensing on demand the sanitizer fluid from the reservoir to a place outside the wristband. A first actuator is normally biased to an unactuated configuration but, when actuated, allows the sanitizer fluid to pass through the dispensing assembly to the outlet nozzle. A second actuator in communication with the first actuator is normally biased to an unactuated configuration that prevents the first actuator from being actuated but, when actuated, allows the first actuator to be actuated to allow sanitizer fluid to pass through the dispensing assembly to the outlet nozzle.

A station for transporting organized medical supplies and dispensing such supplies, the station having a plurality of configurations. In the dispensing configuration, the supplies located in the station can be easily accessed without the need to touch or otherwise manipulate the station. This touch-free access aids to prevent the transmission of pathogens. An upper panel with a number of compartments for medical supplies is connected to the station body to facilitate such touch-free access. The upper panel also supports a touch-free dispenser for hand sanitizer. The station can also be configured easily to a more compact configuration for transport. For example, the dispensing panel is moved from an upright dispensing position to a lowered horizontal position for transportation. Caster assemblies supporting the station enhance mobility for transportation.

A system and method are disclosed that are able to identify and distinguish persons as soon as they enter or exit a hospital room or any room occupied by a patient who is receiving medical or dental services. After a person who has entered a hospital room has been identified, this person may be required to sanitize his / her hands in order to comply with an established protocol. Therefore, a second identification may take place at the hand sanitization station. The system may confirm that the same person was identified by a first read by the RFID antennas upon entering the room and by a second read by the RFID antennas upon completing the hand sanitization procedure. If no hand sanitization takes place, visual and / or auditory stimuli may be generated as a reminder. Persons and their hand sanitization performances may be used diagnostically to identify and remedy potential contamination events and / or determine the source and mode of transmission of a nosocomial infection. This information may be returned in real-time as well as stored in a database.