Controllable door handle sanitizer system and method
First Claim
1. A method of replacing an aerosol canister from a sanitizer mounted proximate to a door handle on a door, comprising the steps of:
- pivoting a cover of the sanitizer in a first direction to expose the aerosol canister while a remainder of a sanitizer housing remains stationary relative to the door;
moving a guide wheel to a loading position;
removing the aerosol canister and a valve coupled thereto from a seat within the sanitizer housing;
positioning a replacement aerosol canister in the seat so that a valve thereof is oriented toward the door handle;
moving the guide wheel to an operative position in which it seats in rotatable proximity to the valve; and
closing the cover by pivoting the cover in a second direction.
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Abstract
Controlled sanitizing by dispensing a germicide, such as a disinfectant, antibacterial solution or cleansing agent at intervals. A method of replacing an aerosol canister from a sanitizer mounted proximate to a door handle on a door is disclosed. The method includes pivoting a cover of the sanitizer in a first direction to expose the aerosol canister while a remainder of the sanitizer housing remains stationary relative to the door; moving a guide wheel to a loading position; removing the aerosol canister and a valve coupled thereto from a seat within the sanitizer housing; positioning a replacement aerosol canister in the seat so that a valve thereof is oriented toward the door handle; moving the guide wheel to an operative position in which it seats in rotatable proximity to the valve; and closing the cover by pivoting the cover in a second direction. The method ensures that a suitable aerosol can has been properly loaded in the dispenser.
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12 Claims
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1. A method of replacing an aerosol canister from a sanitizer mounted proximate to a door handle on a door, comprising the steps of:
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pivoting a cover of the sanitizer in a first direction to expose the aerosol canister while a remainder of a sanitizer housing remains stationary relative to the door; moving a guide wheel to a loading position; removing the aerosol canister and a valve coupled thereto from a seat within the sanitizer housing; positioning a replacement aerosol canister in the seat so that a valve thereof is oriented toward the door handle; moving the guide wheel to an operative position in which it seats in rotatable proximity to the valve; and closing the cover by pivoting the cover in a second direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device for spraying an aerosol onto a door handle of a door comprising:
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a housing mounted to the door; a seat for receiving an aerosol canister having a valve; an attachment coupled to the valve and oriented toward the door handle, the attachment having a bearing surface; a guide supported by the housing having a first position in abutting contact with the attachment;
an arm coupled to the bearing surface to thereby open the valve, anda timing circuit operative to dispense the aerosol in an automated manner onto the door handle, by moving the arm. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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