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An automated dispenser device for medical items such as hospital isolation gowns and methods of dispensing the medical equipment using these dispensers are disclosed. The dispenser optionally includes a touch-less dispensing mechanism to reduce the potential for contamination. The invention also inc

An automated dispenser device for medical items such as hospital isolation gowns and methods of dispensing the medical equipment using these dispensers are disclosed. The dispenser optionally includes a touch-less dispensing mechanism to reduce the potential for contamination. The invention also includes a hospital isolation gown adapted for use with the automated dispenser device and various arrays or assemblies of such gowns for bulk loading into the automated dispenser device.

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1. A dispenser for sleeved hospital gowns, comprising a frame, a receiver for receiving at least one sleeved hospital gown to be dispensed, the receiver comprising a cover for maintaining the sterility of the at least one sleeved hospital gown prior to dispensing, and a sensor to trigger a motor whi

1. A dispenser for sleeved hospital gowns, comprising a frame, a receiver for receiving at least one sleeved hospital gown to be dispensed, the receiver comprising a cover for maintaining the sterility of the at least one sleeved hospital gown prior to dispensing, and a sensor to trigger a motor which rotates an internal cylinder containing an array of sleeved hospital gowns to dispense one of the sleeved hospital gowns from the receiver to a user, wherein the frame unfolds the dispensed gown and opens the sleeves for access to allow a user to place their arms in the sleeves and detach the gown from the dispenser without touching the dispenser or the outside of the gown. 2. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the sensor is a touchless sensor. 3. An automated dispensing apparatus for gowns, the gowns having a body portion with sleeves extending therefrom, the apparatus comprising: an enclosure for storing a plurality of the gowns, each of the plurality of gowns having its body portion and sleeves folded compactly to form an array of compact gowns; anda dispensing mechanism for sequentially removing one of the plurality of gowns from the array of compact gowns within the enclosure and presenting them to a user outside of the enclosure, and unfolding the gown to allow access to the sleeves without contact between the dispensing apparatus and the user and without contaminating a clean portion of the gown being dispensed,wherein a dispenser arm descends with the gown during the removal or dispensing therefrom so as to push the gown away from the apparatus and toward the user, thereby creating a space for entry of the user's arms into the sleeves of the gown by the user.