Lanolin Vitamin E Coated Disposable Gloves for Skin Irritation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Healthcare professionals often experience skin irritation and dryness due to prolonged use of disposable gloves, leading to conditions like irritant contact dermatitis, despite the importance of infection control measures.
Innovation Solution
A disposable glove with a uniform coating of an emulsified Lano-E composite, comprising purified Lanolin and Vitamin E, is applied to the donning surface through a controlled drying process, providing moisturization and skin conditioning while maintaining the glove's durability and flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If disposable gloves are used for prolonged infection control, then cross-contamination is prevented, but skin irritation and dryness occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies lanolin and Vitamin E coating to the glove's donning surface before use. This preliminary application of moisturizing agents prevents skin dryness and irritation that would otherwise occur during prolonged glove wear, while maintaining the glove's infection control function.
Solution Approach 2:
The lanolin-Vitamin E composite acts as an intermediary substance between the glove material and the user's skin. This coating layer provides skin conditioning and protection while allowing the glove to maintain its barrier function against cross-contamination.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If lanolin and Vitamin E coating is applied to the glove, then skin conditioning is improved, but glove durability may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the coating parameters including lanolin concentration (0.1-5% w/v), Vitamin E concentration (0.01-1% w/v), and drying temperature (20-100°C) to achieve a balance between skin conditioning benefits and glove durability. The controlled drying process ensures proper coating formation without compromising the glove's mechanical properties.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The Lano-E composite coating helps to heal and maintain skin elasticity, reducing skin irritation and damage, while ensuring effective infection control and comfort during glove use.
Implementation Method 1
Evaporating the liquid medium from the emulsified mixture in a temperature controlled heating condition to achieve a dried coating of purified lanolin enriched with Vitamin E
Implementation Method 2
Evaporating the liquid medium from the emulsified mixture in a temperature controlled heating condition
Implementation Method 3
Coating the donning surface of the glove with a coating of an emulsified mixture of Lanolin and Vitamin E using water as a liquid medium
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AI summary
A process for creating a disposable glove which has been specially treated with a uniform coating of the Lanolin and Vitamin-E composite through a specially controlled application and drying process. The process satisfies the need to minimize the side effects of skin damage and irritation due to prolonged and extensive application of hand gloves in the health care industry.