Disposable card barrier assembly for personal skin hygiene

• US 9,796,161 B2
• Filed: 08/23/2015
• Issued: 10/24/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Tallamraju Murthy
• Original Assignee: Tallamraju Murthy
• Inventors: Murthy, Tallamraju V
• Primary Examiner(s): Nordmeyer, Patricia L
• Application Number:
  US14/833,110
• Publication Number:
  US 20170051183A1
• Time in Patent Office: 793 Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 13/104 for the hands or fingers A61F13/107 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2250/44 Number of layers variable across the laminate
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2255/12 on paper layer
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2255/24 Organic non-macromolecular coating
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/538 Roughness
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/7145 Rot proof, resistant to bacteria, mildew, mould, fungi
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/748 Releasability
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2405/00 Adhesive articles, e.g. adhesive tapes labels B32B2519/00
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2425/00 Cards, e.g. identity cards, credit cards
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2535/00 Medical equipment, e.g. bandage, prostheses, catheter medical patches B32B2556/00
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2571/00 Protective equipment
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/06 as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material next to a layer of a particular substance B32B9/045; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B11/046; next to a water setting substance layer B32B13/12; next to a metal layer B32B15/08; next to a glass layer B32B17/10; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B19/045; next to a wood layer B32B21/08; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B23/08; next to a natural or synthetic rubber layer B32B25/08
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/10 of paper or cardboard
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 29/002 as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material next to a layer of a particular substance B32B9/06; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B11/06; next to a water-setting substance layer B32B13/08; next to a metal layer B32B15/12; next to a glass layer B32B17/065; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B19/046; next to a wood layer B32B21/06; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B23/06; next to a natural or synthetic rubber layer B32B25/06; next to a synthetic resin layer B32B27/10
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 7/06 permitting easy separation
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 7/12 using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 9/045 of synthetic resin

Abstract

The invention is a paper based card with an assembly of adhesive sheet, barrier strip and wax paper that is utilized to minimize transfer of particles between individuals and object surfaces. A disposable strip in the assembly, upon wear, adheres to the skin and serves as a barrier to minimize transfer of particles. This low cost invention is stackable, easy to carry, suited for routine use and facilitates easy wear of the barrier strip by placing selective regions of the palm on the cards. The invention complements other common methods such as hand washing and hand sanitizing which are routinely used to maintain hygiene and differentiates itself from other related inventions. The strips after wear promote hygiene and minimize direct contact with particles, thus addressing some of the limitations of the existing methods.

Claims

1. A disposable article for application of one or more barrier strips onto skin, comprising:

a) a card made of paper;

b) dual adhesive sheets;

c) colored paper cutouts with smaller dimensions than the dual adhesive sheets;

d) microporous barrier strips of measured dimensions with adhesive on one side and e) wax paper, stacked in order a, b, c, d and e.

2. The article in claim 1 wherein one side of the dual adhesive sheet adheres to the said card and the other side adheres to the said colored paper cutouts and along the perimeter of the non-adhesive side of the said microporous barrier strip.

3. The article in claim 1 wherein said card is flat or cylindrical in shape.

4. The article in claim 1 wherein the article is stacked.

5. The article in claim 1 wherein the said card contains a rough or embossed surface to remove the worn barrier strip by rolling skin against said surface.

6. Utility of article in claim 1 to minimize the transfer of particles across individuals or from objects to individuals in daily activities.

7. In another embodiment the card device in claim 1, wherein the said barrier strips are used as a means to minimize unhygienic habits commonly associated with fingers via using barrier strips with added fragrance and taste.

8. In another embodiment the card device in claim 1, wherein the said barrier strips are used to prevent spread of microbes via using barrier strips with antiseptic properties.