Door handle sanitizer system and apparatus
First Claim
1. A door handle sanitizer for disinfecting a door handle comprising:
- a source of liquid or gaseous disinfectant;
a nozzle fluidly connected to the source configured to convey liquid or gaseous disinfectant from the source to the nozzle and for dispensing the liquid or gaseous disinfectant onto the handle; and
a control circuit for causing the liquid or gaseous disinfectant to be conveyed to the handle in intervals, wherein the intervals are responsive to an external condition and the control circuit if free of any manual activation.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for sanitizing door handles includes dispensing a germicide, such as a disinfectant, antibacterial solution or cleansing agent, onto a door handle at controlled intervals. The door handle sanitizer further includes a source of liquid or gaseous disinfectant, a spray nozzle configured to convey liquid or gaseous disinfectant from the source to the nozzle and for dispensing the liquid or gaseous disinfectant onto the handle, and a controller for causing the liquid or gaseous disinfectant to be conveyed to the handle in intervals, wherein the intervals are responsive to an external condition and the controller if free of any manual activation.
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20 Claims
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1. A door handle sanitizer for disinfecting a door handle comprising:
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a source of liquid or gaseous disinfectant;
a nozzle fluidly connected to the source configured to convey liquid or gaseous disinfectant from the source to the nozzle and for dispensing the liquid or gaseous disinfectant onto the handle; and
a control circuit for causing the liquid or gaseous disinfectant to be conveyed to the handle in intervals, wherein the intervals are responsive to an external condition and the control circuit if free of any manual activation. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19)
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2. An apparatus proximate the handle of a door for dispensing germicide onto the handle and into the atmosphere surrounding the handle comprising:
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a pressurized source of germicide having a normally closed, force actuated valve;
a valve actuating means for exerting a force on the valve sufficient to actuate the valve and release the germicide, the valve actuating means comprising;
a nozzle fluidly connected to the valve for transporting the germicide from the valve into the atmosphere surrounding the handle;
a mechanically driven arm or assembly connected to the valve, the nozzle, or both, operable to produce the force on the valve; and
a control circuit for activating the valve actuating means in intervals, wherein the intervals are responsive to an external condition. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 20)
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3. A method for sanitizing a door handle of a door comprising the steps of:
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mounting a dispenser unit proximate the door handle; and
spraying a germicide in an atomized mist from the dispenser onto the door handle in response to an event free of any manual activation. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5)
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