Disposable hand cover

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for a disposable fabric hand cover. The disposable fabric hand cover includes a first layer, a second layer, an opening and a sealed perimeter. The opening is adapted to accommodate insertion of a user's hand into the opening and into a cavity between, and formed by, the first layer and the second layer. The first layer, the second layer, or both may comprise a disposable fabric moistened with a cleaning solution and / or skin moisturizer. The disposable fabric may include a flushable fabric that is safe for disposal in a toilet emptying into conventional septic systems and / or sewage treatment facilities. Embodiments of the disposable fabric hand cover may resemble a rectangle, a thumbed-mitten, and / or a five-fingered glove. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is related to and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 375,786 (“the '786 application”), titled “DISPOSABLE HAND COVER,” and filed 20 Aug. 2010, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to systems, methods and apparatus of a Disposable Hand Cover. Proposed uses include domestic, medical, health care, and sanitation applications, such as for changing a diaper, wiping fecal matter from an individual's rear and, generally, for cleaning an unsanitary surface.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]This invention relates to hygienic supplies and medical devices used to clean surfaces and / or handle unclean items. Surfaces in need of regular cleaning may include those found, for instance, in bathrooms, kitchens, nursing homes, emergency rooms, and hospital patient rooms. In addition to needing t...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The invention provides a disposable fabric hand cover that can be easily and quickly replaced. The hand cover has a sealed perimeter and an opening that can be used to insert a user's hand. The hand cover can be made from a disposable fabric moistened with a cleaning solution and can be folded flat for easy storage and dispensing. The invention also includes a hand cover dispenser and a plurality of disposable hand covers. The hand covers can be joined at perforated lines and can be rolled onto a cylinder for storage and dispensing. The technical effects of the invention include providing a convenient and efficient solution for replacing disposable hand covers and ensuring cleanliness and safety for the user."

Problems solved by technology

This attempt may be awkward at best, and inefficient or ineffective at worst, at getting much of the fecal matter in a single wipe and / or keeping the fecal matter off the user's hand.

A disadvantage of many baby wipes and paper towels is that they should not be flushed down a toilet.

If toilet paper is used instead of baby wipes, the toilet paper may rip if it gets wet or moist.

Likewise, a caregiver of an adult patient may not be in a position to see an area being wiped if the patient is sitting on a toilet.

As such, a caregiver may opt for a non-flushable towelette or wipe, to avoid a rip while wiping, but the consequence is that a feces-laden wipe is placed in garbage container, where it may emit foul odors and potentially leave a trail of fecal matter.

In the adult patient scenario, a moist wipe may not be big enough to cover the area for quick and thorough cleaning.

Likewise, a conventional moist wipe may not provide the protection to a caregiver's hand that the caregiver might desire.

If an item has curvy contours (e.g., door knobs, toilet knobs, faucet handles), and / or rough, uneven, or bumpy surfaces (e.g., cutting boards, toys, keyboards), the item may be difficult to handle and / or clean with a flat wipe, towel or sheet, because the wipe, towel or sheet may roll up and / or not follow the contour of the surface.

Rolling potentially may cause the user's hand to come into unwanted contact with the surface, and the user repeatedly may unroll the sheet.

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