Hand sanitizer, air purification, and fogger vehicle mount
The present invention is a hand sanitizer, air purification, fogger vehicle mount, or combination thereof, attach to a dashboard of a vehicle. Its purpose is to maximize disinfecting opportunities as a countermeasure to the spread of disease, including COVID-19. As a hand sanitizer, this invention is a hand-free device that minimizes cross-contamination among vehicle patrons during operation. A sensor, activated by hand proximity, sends a signal to a controller, then to a pump to dispense a portion-controlled volume of hand sanitizer. To disinfect airborne antigens, HEPA filtration and UV light are utilized. Pathogen lingering on surfaces are disinfected by a fogger, which dispenses atomized droplets throughout a vehicle. To eliminate exposure to nebulized sanitizer, the controller may receive a wireless signal from outside the vehicle. Independently powered, a vehicle can be sanitized each time it arrives at a destination, made ready to transport the next group of patrons safely.
1. An apparatus to sterilize a vehicle compartment comprising:
a dispenser, wherein the dispenser delivers sanitizer from a refill cartridge through a pump, then through a spout;
the pump is activated by a sensor, wherein the sensor detects a person's hand proximity;
the dispenser is removably fastened to a mount, wherein the mount is removably fastened to an arm, wherein the arm has one or more joint;
the arm is attached to a base, wherein the base houses a suction cup that forms a removable seal with a pad, wherein the pad is secured on a dashboard of a vehicle.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the refill cartridge has a reservoir tube connected to a reservoir, wherein the reservoir tube is optionally secured by tube anchors.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the refill cartridge is removably attached to the dispenser by a mount lock.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the refill cartridge has a refill cartridge lid.
5. The apparatus in claim 1 , wherein the joint of the arm is a pivot joint or a ball joint.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the suction cup forms a removable seal with the pad by actuating a lever, wherein the lever creates a negative or positive pressure beneath the suction cup.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the arm pivots relative to the base and removably locks in a desired configuration by a pivot bolt.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser receives power from a power adapter socket or a battery.
9. An apparatus to sterilize a vehicle compartment comprising:
a dispenser, wherein the dispenser delivers sanitizer from a refill cartridge through a pump, then through a spout;
the pump is activated by a sensor, wherein the sensor detects a person's hand proximity;
the dispenser is removably fastened to a mount, wherein the mount is removably fastened to an arm, wherein the arm has one or more joint;
the arm is attached to a base, wherein the base houses a suction cup that forms a removable seal with a pad, wherein the pad is secured on a dashboard of a vehicle;
the dispenser also disburses sanitizer through a pump, wherein the pump receives signals from a controller;
the pump connects to a nozzle, wherein the nozzle atomizes or nebulizes the sanitizer, which travels into a duct attached to a fan.
10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the refill cartridge has a reservoir tube connected to a reservoir, wherein the reservoir tube is optionally secured by tube anchors.
11. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the refill cartridge is removably attached to the dispenser by a mount lock.
12. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the refill cartridge has a refill cartridge lid.
13. The apparatus in claim 9 , wherein the joint of the arm is a pivot joint or a ball joint.
14. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the suction cup forms a removable seal with the pad by actuating a lever, wherein the lever creates a negative or positive pressure beneath the suction cup.
15. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the arm pivots relative to the base and removably locks in a desired configuration by a pivot bolt.
16. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the dispenser receives power from a power adapter socket or a battery.
17. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the controller is capable of receiving a wireless signal from a device, wherein the device is a cell phone, tablet, or Wi-Fi network.
18. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the nozzle is a fogging nozzle, misting nozzle, or spraying nozzle.
19. An apparatus to sterilize a vehicle compartment comprising:
a dispenser, wherein the dispenser delivers sanitizer from a refill cartridge through a pump, then through a spout;
the pump is activated by a sensor, wherein the sensor detects a person's hand proximity;
the dispenser is removably fastened to a mount, wherein the mount is removably fastened to an arm, wherein the arm has one or more joint;
the arm is attached to a base, wherein the base houses a suction cup that forms a removable seal with a pad, wherein the pad is secured on a dashboard of a vehicle;
the dispenser also disburses sanitizer through a pump, wherein the pump receives signals from a controller;
the pump connects to a nozzle, wherein the nozzle atomizes or nebulizes the sanitizer, which travels into a duct attached to a fan;
the dispenser has a vent, wherein air traveling across the vent passes through an air filter;
the dispenser has a UV lamp, wherein the air traveling across the UV lamp is directed into a duct, wherein the duct is attached to the fan.
20. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the refill cartridge has a reservoir tube connected to a reservoir, wherein the reservoir tube is optionally secured by tube anchors.
21. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the refill cartridge is removably attached to the dispenser by a mount lock.
22. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the refill cartridge has a refill cartridge lid.
23. The apparatus in claim 19 , wherein the joint of the arm is a pivot joint or a ball joint.
24. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the suction cup forms a removable seal with the pad by actuating a lever, wherein the lever creates a negative or positive pressure beneath the suction cup.
25. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the arm pivots relative to the base and removably locks in a desired configuration by a pivot bolt.
26. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the dispenser receives power from a power adapter socket or a battery.
27. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the controller is capable of receiving a wireless signal from a device, wherein the device is a cell phone, tablet, or Wi-Fi network.
28. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the nozzle is a fogging nozzle, misting nozzle, or spraying nozzle.
29. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the air filter is a HEPA filter.
30. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the UV lamp radiates germicidal ultraviolet light.
31. The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the UV lamp radiates UV-C radiation.