IP Library Granted Patent US 12,649,508
Granted Patent B2
US 12,649,508 · App. 17/246,881 · Granted Jun 9, 2026

Viral disinfectant apparatus

Inventor: Vinita Kitt (Montgomery, AL)
B62B5/069A61L2/238A61L2101/26A61L2202/16
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Patent No.
US 12,649,508
App. No.
17/246,881
Granted
Jun 9, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention is a viral disinfectant apparatus for conveniently providing a method of preventing viruses from coming in contact with a user's hands. In particular, the invention allows a user to conveniently install and remove the apparatus to a shopping cart while in public spaces. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a safe experience for the general public.

Claims (2)

1 . A method of applying a microbial disinfectant apparatus for protecting against contamination, comprising: providing a microbial disinfectant apparatus for use with shopping cart handles, wherein the apparatus comprises an adjustable housing; a user removably attaching the apparatus with the shopping cart handle, wherein the housing is wiped clean with sanitizer prior to and upon attaching to shopping cart handle, wherein the housing couples to the shopping cart handle by flexible material upon application of the apparatus, adjustably securing the apparatus to the shopping cart handle; and wherein the apparatus is adjusted along the shopping cart handle in a horizontal position depending on orientation of the shopping cart handle; wherein the user will apply force to engage the attachment clips; wherein after use the user will remove the apparatus, wipe, and store.

2 . The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the housing comprising: at least two tubular segments; at least two attachment clips; and at least two adjustment grips.

Continuity (1)
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