Patent ID: 6053380
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: A47G,A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus and method for automatically placing and removing a sterile glove on a hand, comprising:a housing, said housing comprising of a glove application door panel, a left sidewall, top sidewall, glove removal door panel, right sidewall, and bottom sidewall bolted or welded together from sheets of stainless steel;a compressor,a glove applicator assembly, said glove applicator assembly consisting of a stainless steel housing, support ring, a housing forward sidewall, trim ring, glove applicator sensor, and glove on sensor;a circuit board,a plurality of heating coils,a removal cuff, said removal cuff located on an inner surface of said door panel mounted over an aperture formed therethrough specifically for removing gloves from a gloved hand after use;a biohazard waste bin, said biohazard waste bin located in the bottom right side of said housing and directly beneath said removal cuff for catching gloves just removed by said removal cuff;and a hydraulic lift for supporting gloves.