INFECTION CONTROL GLOVE WITH SENSORY CONTAMINATION INDICATOR
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1. A protective barrier comprising:
- a glove associated with a sensory indicator, said sensory indicator changing in response to contact with a forbidden surface, transit from a geographic exclusion zone, expiration of a preselected time period, or compromise of a barrier of said glove.
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Abstract
A barrier protection device and dispensing system are provided in the form of a medical service or examination glove with sensory indicators that respond to contact with infectious agents or substances. The glove and dispensing system prevent transmission of infectious agents from a healthcare worker to a patient or vice versa.
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1. A protective barrier comprising:
a glove associated with a sensory indicator, said sensory indicator changing in response to contact with a forbidden surface, transit from a geographic exclusion zone, expiration of a preselected time period, or compromise of a barrier of said glove. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A dispenser for dispensing gloves comprising:
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a source container with a feeder reel of a continuous ribbon of a series of right and left pairs of gloves; an empty container with a take up reel for said continuous ribbon; a supporting frame between said source and said empty container, said supporting frame configured to engage said continuous ribbon; and a faceplate providing an indication and location to a user to insert their hands into said right and left pairs of gloves. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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