Patents Assigned to ICON SYSTEMS, LLC
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Publication number: 20080099045Abstract: A system is provided for providing automated washing and verifying compliance of use. The system provides for identifying individual users of one or more cleaning stations through various technologies, such as RFID. Individual's use of cleaning stations is monitored to determine compliance with hand-washing requirements. A compliance report may be generated based on data associated with one or more individuals' use of the cleaning station(s). Educational and/or entertainment content may be displayed to the user when he or she is using the cleaning station. Additionally, the cleaning station may identify containers having authorized consumables such as soap or disinfectant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: ICON Systems, LLCInventors: James Glenn, Paul R. Barnhill, Timothy Prodanovich
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Publication number: 20080099050Abstract: A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: ICON Systems, LLCInventors: Paul R. Barnhill, Thomas M. Johannsen
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Publication number: 20080099046Abstract: A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: ICON SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul R. Barnhill, Thomas M. Johannsen
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Publication number: 20080099043Abstract: A system is provided for providing automated washing for debris removal from the skin of a user's hands. At least some embodiments of the present include a friction enhancing structure such as a brush. In at least one embodiment of the invention, the system includes an RFID capability for identifying when at least one component, such as a removable brush, is due to for replacement for sanitation reasons.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: ICON SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul R. Barnhill, James Glenn, Timothy Prodanovich
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Publication number: 20080099047Abstract: A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: ICON Systems, LLCInventors: Paul R. Barnhill, Thomas M. Johannsen
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Publication number: 20080099049Abstract: A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: ICON Systems, LLCInventors: Paul R. Barnhill, Thomas M. Johannsen
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Publication number: 20080099048Abstract: A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: ICON Systems, LLCInventors: Paul R. Barnhill, Thomas M. Johannsen