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Patent Abstract
A Band-Aid Dispenser for Band-Aids is disclosed. The Dispenser compromises
a rectangle shaped body with an option on the commercial Dispensers
to have a First-Aid kit on top. The Dispenser can still be removed
and replaced as needed, inside the Dispenser are three sections,
each containing Band-Aid spools of small, medium and large. Each
are dispensed through the slots in the front for easy access to
the Band-Aids and then are easily torn off for usage. These Dispensers
can be mounted anywhere for easy access with or without a First-Aid
kit.
Patent Claims
What I claim is:
1. A Dispenser with spools of Band-Aids on rolls, compromising
a round shape with three different sizes of Band-Aids, (small, medium
and large) and all different colors of Bandages. Each roll could
hold Seventy-Five to One Hundred individual Band-Aids that are individually
perforated for a correct and accurate tare of a Band-aid.
2. A Rectangle shaped Dispenser body incasing three different sizes
of Band-Aid spools. (Small, medium and large) The spools slide into
the Dispenser on a track or groove in the dispenser unit. The unit
is enclosed on all sides even on the top to protect the Bandages
from collecting Dirt, Germs and Bacteria. The unit also has three
small openings in front so that the Bandages can be fed through
the slots for easy access to them. On the commercial Dispenser it
will be attached to the bottom of an optional First-Aid kit, which
could be attached by sliding the unit on the tracks that are located
on the bottom of the First-Aid kit that holds it secure. The commercial
Dispenser is made of plastic. On the residential unit, the Dispenser
can stand-alone and be made up of durable cardboard material.
3. The Dispensing unit has a lock so that the bandages can't be
stolen. The lock is located on the side of the unit; it can only
be accessed by authorized personnel with the key.
Patent Description
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0001] People often get cuts and have to deal with the hassle of
taking a Bandage out of its wrapper. We also have to deal with the
frustration of finding the correct size Bandage for a particular
wound. In the commercial area, management often deal with the frustration
of theft of Bandages and abused usage of them. We often run into
the problem of finding all of the bandages have been depleted at
the last minute. Although several dispensers have been developed
to assist a user for easier access to a Bandage, they are structurally
complex and limited to just a dispenser. The present invention solves
the above enumerated problems by providing a dispenser assembly
having a uniquely configured dispensing system with option of First-Aid.
Various dispensers and similar spools for dispensers exist in the
prior art. For an example U.S. Pat. No. 5,065,894 issued to Garland
discloses a dispenser with one size of Bandages still in paper Bandage
dispensed side ways.
[0002] U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,967 issued to Roy discloses a dispenser
of Bandages of three different sizes all still in the wrappers not
on rolls.
[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 3,530,494 issued to Baratta discloses a dispenser
with a spool of Bandages still wrapped only one size on a roll.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 5,358,140 issued to Pellegrino discloses a
dispenser not on rolls with Bandages still covered.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 6,299,018 issued to Kimbrell discloses a dispensing
gun with one size Bandage still in paper on a roll.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,993,586 issued to Taulbee et al. discloses
a dispenser with a spool of Bandages one size still in paper using
a big and bulky Dispenser.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 4,807,753 issued to Goldstein discloses a
dispenser with three different size Bandages on rolls with Bandages
still wrapped in paper.
[0008] The present invention provides a unique Dispenser option
having the Bandages easily used with no hassle and or First-aid
kit option. It also has the option (on the commercial Dispenser)
to lock the spools away to prevent theft.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The present invention relates to a Band-Aid Dispenser with
optional First-Aid kit. This invention allows any one to treat a
wound immediately without any hassles. This invention also keep
Bandages form being stolen or abused usage from occurring.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] This invention is a Band-Aid Dispenser kit with optional
First-Aid kit. It contains three rolls of Band-Aids on spools, that
are on a track. The Band-Aids feed through the front of the kit
where they are easily snapped off with the help of cutters. The
spools of Band-Aids have perforated edges for easy and correct length
tearing of Band-Aids.
[0011] The Dispenser is rectangle in shape with all sides enclosed
to protect the Band-Aids from germs. In the commercial Dispenser
just above the Dispenser lies the First-Aid kit, which is divided
into three compartments that is covered with a top lid. It consists
of all essential products in a standard First-Aid kit. The Dispenser
contains a lock on the side that prevent theft of Bandages. Band-Aid
spools can easily be replaced by sliding the old spools out and
replacing with the new spool, this new Dispenser is different from
the current Dispensers on the market. It has all the materials on
the top compartment with all of the Band-Aids below on the spool.
You do not have to open anything to get a Band-Aid anymore.
[0012] If someone wanted to use it, the process would be simple.
To get a Band-Aid you would choose a size and pull it until the
perforated edge lines up with the cutter, then just snap off the
Band-Aid and apply to the wound. If you need any other First-Aid
products, just open up the top lid and remove the item.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the commercial Band-Aid
Dispenser with optional First-Aid kit.
[0014] FIG. 2 is the front view of the commercial Band-Aid Dispenser
only (X-Rayed View)
[0015] FIG. 3 is the side view of the commercial band-Aid Dispenser
only (X-Rayed view)
[0016] FIG. 4 is the front view of the residential Band-Aid Dispenser
[0017] FIG. 5 is the side view of the residential Dispenser (X-Rayed
view)
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0018] Referring, now to FIG. 1 the present invention relates to
a Band-Aid Dispenser with optional First-Aid kit on the commercial
Dispenser. The Dispenser on the commercial one is locked on the
side so that the Bandages can't be stolen.
[0019] FIG. 1A. Is the (optional) commercial First-Aid kit
[0020] FIG. 1B. Is the Band-Aid Dispenser
[0021] FIG. 1C. Are the chambers that the spools set in and are
dispensed from
[0022] FIG. 1D. The First-Aid kit top lid
[0023] Referring now to FIG. 2, which is the commercial Dispenser
alone. Showing the front view of the Dispenser. (X-rayed view)
[0024] FIG. 2A. Shows the Band-Aid resting base
[0025] FIG. 2B. Shows the Band-Aid cutters
[0026] FIG. 2C. Clearly shows the Dispenser supports for the mounting
of the
[0027] Dispenser by sliding it on and off the First-Aid kit's track.
[0028] FIG. 2D. Are the sections that each size spool sit in. Small,
med and large
[0029] FIG. 2E. Is showing the back of the Band-Aid strip
[0030] FIG. 2F. Is showing the perforated area on the Band-aid
strip
[0031] FIG. 2G. Is showing the Band-Aid spool
[0032] Referring now to FIG. 3, is now showing the side view of
the commercial Dispenser.
[0033] FIG. 3A. Is showing the track or groove that the spools
slide down into place for each individual spool.
[0034] FIG. 3B. Is showing the latch that the lock is secured to
lock away the bandages.
[0035] FIG. 3C. Is again showing the Band-Aids resting base with
the cutters on the front.
[0036] FIG. 3D. Showing the perforated Band-Aid
[0037] FIG. 3E. Is showing the spool support
[0038] FIG. 3F. The Dispenser supports for mounting (side view)
[0039] FIG. 3G. The Band-Aid spool
[0040] Referring now to FIG. 4, is showing the residential Dispenser
(front view)
[0041] FIG. 4A. The opening for the bandage to feed through
[0042] FIG. 4B. The Band-Aid resting base with cutter made of lite
weight plastic material.
[0043] FIG. 4C. The residential Dispenser, made of lite weight
plastic or cardboard material with assorted colors.
[0044] Referring now to FIG. 5 is now showing the residential Dispenser's
side view. (X-Rayed)
[0045] FIG. 5A. The rear service door to access the spools
[0046] FIG. 5B. Band-Aid spool
[0047] FIG. 5C. Spool track or groove
[0048] FIG. 5D. Dispenser housing
[0049] FIG. 5E. The spool support
[0050] FIG. 5F. Band-Aid resting base
[0051] FIG. 5G. Band-Aid
A Statement on the Corrected Specification
[0052] The corrected Specification for U.S. application Ser. No.
11/103,012 line spacing was corrected. This Specification contains
no new matter. It now contains 12 pages compared to the last specification
of 9 pages. The following titles have been corrected and sent back
for examination.
[0053] 1. Description of the prior art
[0054] 2. Background of the invention
[0055] 3. Brief summary of the invention
[0056] 4. Brief description of the drawings
[0057] 5. Description of the preferred embodiment
[0058] 6. Claims
[0059] 7. References Cited
[0060] 8. Abstract
1 REFERENCES CITED U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS 3,530,494 9/1970 Baratta
4,807,753 2/1989 Goldstein 4,993,586 4/1991 Taulbee et al 5,065,894
11/1991 Garland 5,358,140 10/1994 Pellegrino 6,299,018 10/2001 Kimbrell
6,662,967 12/2003 Roy |