Patents by Inventor Charline M. Dofka

Charline M. Dofka has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5406717
    Abstract: A compact, break apart drying rack for utility gloves includes a drain basin (1) for collection of fluid and moisture drips, said drain basin having a pour off flange (2) for disposal of accumulated liquid. Situated on the floor of the drain basin are two pylons (3) which serve as bases for vertical support rods (4 and 5) comprised of two hollow, telescoping tubes with adjustment holes (6) for aligning and clamping into expanding or reducing position, said clamping means completed with spread ring discs (7) which serve two purposes: to connect with and maintain vertical rod position and to spread open utility glove surfaces for drying internally and externally. Positioning the utility gloves on the drying rack permits air drying of utility gloves thereby destroying pathogens present on wet gloves, preserves the quality of the glove material, avoids contamination to the work site by eliminating pooling of fluids on wet gloves deposited on counter tops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: Charline M. Dofka