Automatic lubricant dispenser
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1. An automatic lubricant dispenser comprising:
- an elongated top component having a length of at least 10 cm and comprising at its front end a dispensing component, the dispensing component comprising a dispensing valve for dispensing the lubricant,a base for supporting the dispenser on a flat surface, anda middle component connecting the top component to the base, wherein the front portion of the top component extends away from the middle of the front portion of the middle component at least 5 cm.
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Abstract
A device for automatically dispensing lubricating gel for medical procedures that reduces the chance of cross-contamination between patients by use of a shape that prevent accidental contact with the dispenser, anti-microbial materials, and a dispensing valve protection device.
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19 Claims
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1. An automatic lubricant dispenser comprising:
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an elongated top component having a length of at least 10 cm and comprising at its front end a dispensing component, the dispensing component comprising a dispensing valve for dispensing the lubricant, a base for supporting the dispenser on a flat surface, and a middle component connecting the top component to the base, wherein the front portion of the top component extends away from the middle of the front portion of the middle component at least 5 cm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An automatic lubricant dispenser having a height of at least 15 cm, the dispenser comprising:
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an elongated top component having a length of at least 10 cm and comprising at its front end a dispensing component, the dispensing component comprising a dispensing valve for dispensing the lubricant, a base for supporting the dispenser on a flat surface, and a middle component connecting the top component to the base, wherein the front portion of the top component extends away from the middle of the front portion of the middle component at least 5 cm and the height of the middle component is at least 15 cm. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An automatic lubricant dispenser having a height of at least 15 cm, the dispenser comprising:
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an elongated top component having a length of at least 10 cm and comprising at its front end a dispensing component, the dispensing component comprising a dispensing valve for dispensing the lubricant through an outlet; a base for supporting the dispenser on a flat surface, wherein the base is at least 8 cm wide by at least 8 cm long; a middle component connecting the top component to the base, wherein the front portion of the top component extends away from the middle of the front portion of the middle component at least 5 cm and the height of the middle component is at least 15 cm; an acceptor for a lubricant cartridge; a sensor for detecting the proximity of a user'"'"'s hand to the dispensing valve and thereby activating a signal which causes the dispenser to deliver lubricant through the dispensing valve, wherein the amount of lubricant dispensed per activation is between 2-10 ml; a lubricant volume controller for controlling the amount of lubricant dispensed; and a contamination guard located in the front portion of the top component partially surrounding the dispensing valve, wherein the contamination guard extends downward farther than at least 0.3 cm than the outlet of the dispensing valve.
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