Patents Examined by G. S. Evans
  • Warm-air hand drying apparatus using an induced heated air flow
    Patent number: 4497999
    Abstract: A regulated compressed air source supplies compressed air to a plurality of individual hand dryer stations where an air moving device such as an ejector or venturi operable heat exchanger to a user. In the preferred embodiment, the heat exchanger of each station uses hot water circulated by a pump from a common reservoir to warm the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Smiths Industries Public Limited Company
    Inventor: John W. Postbeschild