Body Drying Device

The present invention relates to a novel body drying device which allows for the efficient and quick drying of a user's entire body and/or hair without use of a towel. The device comprises a housing with a plurality of adjustable drying ports that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of a user's body and/or a user's hair. The device comprises a battery powered, wireless unit that can be hung from a wall via hooks or placed on the floor via a base. The plurality of adjustable drying ports can be manually moved and adjusted to a desired angle based on the needs and/or wants of a user.

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Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/303,225, which was filed on Jan. 26, 2022 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of drying devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved bathroom drying device that is used to dry a user's entire body after a shower or bath. The device comprises a housing with a plurality of adjustable drying ports that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of the user's body. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, electric body dryers are convenient and efficient as a replacement for towel drying. Typically, body dryers reduce maintenance costs and improve unsanitary conditions associated with towel drying, particularly in locker rooms, hotels, and public washrooms. Furthermore, the problem of towel theft is also eliminated. Generally, body dryers used in public places can be mounted in the ceiling or on a wall to prevent vandalism and theft.

Additionally, body dryers would also be useful in a personal or home setting, particularly as a supplement to towel drying. Further, it can be difficult for elderly users or users with disabilities or injuries to dry themselves off with a towel after a bath or shower. Accordingly, using a towel to dry off all areas of a user's body may be nearly impossible with any sort of physical limitation. Asking for assistance during and/or after a shower or bath can be embarrassing for users. Furthermore, towel drying can be insufficient, particularly in a damp shower area, or in warm, humid weather. Thus, after a shower or bath, users are frequently left with a damp, sticky feeling which can be eliminated with a body dryer.

Thus, it is necessary for users to have assistance in drying off after a bath or shower. Generally, utilizing only a towel to dry off all areas of a user's body can be a time-consuming process. Further, it may be nearly impossible for elderly users or users with disabilities or injuries to dry off all areas of their body. Therefore, users require a device that easily allows anyone, no matter their physical limitations, to easily and efficiently dry themselves after a bath or shower.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that can be used to dry a user's body after a shower or bath. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that eliminates the need for users to utilize towels to dry themselves after a bath or shower. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that simplifies the process of drying off after a shower or bath and allows anyone to dry off easily and efficiently after a shower or bath. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that is portable and wireless, and can be easily stored when not in use. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that can be positioned on the floor or hung on a wall during use. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that offers a way for any user to quickly and easily dry themselves after a bath or shower without a towel.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a body drying device. The device is designed to allow anyone to easily and efficiently dry themselves without a towel, after a bath or shower. The device comprises a housing with a plurality of adjustable drying ports that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of a user's body and/or a user's hair. The device comprises a battery powered, wireless unit that can be hung from a wall by hooks or placed on the floor on a base. The plurality of adjustable drying ports can be moved and adjusted to a desired angle based on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the device comprises a heat adjustment switch, as well as a timer and sensors, to customize the temperature and speed of the air coming from the drying ports and the length of time that the device is activated.

In this manner, the body drying device of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with a device that efficiently and easily dries a user's body, even users with physical limitations. The device eliminates the use of towels and allows a user to quickly and efficiently dry themselves and/or their hair without using their hands.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a body drying device. The device is designed to overcome the problems with towel drying and allows anyone, even with physical limitations, to easily and efficiently dry themselves after a bath or shower. The device comprises a lightweight, vertical housing (enclosure) equipped with a plurality of adjustable drying ports that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of a user's body or a user's hair. The plurality of adjustable drying ports can be moved and adjusted to a desired angle based on the needs and/or wants of a user by an attached motor. The device further comprises at least one air inlet vent for drawing air into the housing, a heater for heating said air, and a blower for forcing the heated air through outlet vents. The plurality of adjustable drying ports each comprise a motor and act as outlet vents to expel the heated air toward a user. Specifically, the plurality of adjustable drying ports are positioned in such an arrangement on the surface of the housing, that they provide full-body drying for a user.

In another embodiment, the device comprises a heat adjustment switch, as well as a timer and sensors, to customize the temperature and speed of the air coming from the drying ports and the length of time that the device is activated. Generally, the heat adjustment switch may provide hot, high-speed air flow; warm, less powerful air flow; or unheated, highspeed air flow. The device may further include a ground fault detector and a temperature detector that will turn off the body drying device if it overheats.

In another embodiment, the device comprises a portable, battery powered, wireless unit that can be positioned within a bathroom for use. The device would include an integrated power cable and/or a wall-mounted charging unit to allow the device to be stored on a wall and charged, when not in use. The device further includes a wireless communications module and additional sensors which would allow the device to pair with a mobile application on a smart device. Once paired, a user could control the body drying device via the mobile application.

In yet another embodiment, the body drying device comprises hooks, such that the device can be hung from a wall. Further, the body drying device comprises a base unit that allows the device to be placed on the floor, independent from a wall.

In one preferred embodiment, the heater and blower may be mounted at the bottom of the body drying device, providing improved stability for the portable, freestanding embodiment of the base unit. A safety feature of this embodiment includes a tip switch, that will automatically turn off if the body drying device becomes unstable. The orientation of the heater and blower affects the center of gravity of the portable, body drying device and thus may affect its stability. Placement of the heater and blower at the top of the device, would require the addition of weight and breadth at the base of the device.

In yet another embodiment, the plurality of adjustable drying ports are typically arranged vertically to provide full body drying for a user. The plurality of adjustable drying ports are used to direct air at desired angles and each can be adjusted manually. Further, adjustable drying ports positioned toward the top of the housing can be angled such that hot air is directed at a user's hair, as well as their body. Thus, the adjustable drying ports are not hand-held, allowing a user to hold a towel if necessary and/or have use of their hands while using the device. Additionally, each of the adjustable drying ports can be manually closed or opened depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Thus, some of the adjustable drying ports can be closed, while other adjustable drying ports remain open when the device is in use, depending on the direction and amount of hot air the user wants coming out of the adjustable drying ports.

In yet another embodiment, the body drying device may preheat to prevent discomfort to a user coming directly out of a shower, before the air is heated. The device comprises a time delay device that may be used to preheat the heater, before air is blown from the plurality of adjustable drying ports, eliminating any discomfort for the user.

In yet another embodiment, the body drying device is manufactured from heat-resistant plastics or polymers, such as polypropylene, polycarbonate, or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS).

In yet another embodiment, a method of drying a user without the use of a towel is described. The method includes the steps of providing a body drying device comprising a plurality of adjustable drying ports which expel heated air. A user positions the device on a wall or on a base on the floor. A user then manually adjusts the angle of the adjustable drying ports and the temperature and speed of the hot air expelled. Once dry, a user turns off the device and hangs it on the wall to charge on the wall-mounted charging unit.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a body drying device is disclosed for efficiently and easily drying a user's body without a towel. The device comprises a housing with a plurality of adjustable drying ports that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of a user's body and/or a user's hair. The device comprises a battery powered, wireless unit that can be hung from a wall via hooks or placed on the floor via a base. The plurality of adjustable drying ports can be manually moved and adjusted to a desired angle based on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the device comprises a heat adjustment switch, as well as a timer, a power button, and sensors, to customize the temperature and speed of the air coming from the drying ports and the length of time that the device is activated.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the body drying device of the present invention wherein a user is drying their body in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the body drying device of the present invention wherein a user is drying their hair in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of another potential embodiment of the body drying device of the present invention wherein the device is positioned on the base on a floor surface in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of another potential embodiment of the body drying device of the present invention wherein the device is hung on a wall by a set of hooks in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view showing how the plurality of adjustable drying ports are adjusted at desired angles for the body drying device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the body drying device of the present invention in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of the wireless communication module in communication with a smart device and the body drying device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of drying a user's entire body without use of a towel in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that can be used to dry a user's body after a shower or bath. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that eliminates the need for users to utilize towels to dry themselves after a bath or shower. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that simplifies the process of drying off after a shower or bath and allows anyone, even users with physical limitations, to dry off easily and efficiently after a shower or bath. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that is portable and wireless, and easily stored when not in use. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that can be positioned independently on the floor or hung on a wall during use. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body drying device that offers a way for all users to quickly and easily dry themselves after a bath or shower without a towel.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel body drying device comprising a lightweight, vertical housing equipped with a plurality of adjustable drying ports that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of a user's body and/or a user's hair. The device further comprises at least one air inlet vent for drawing air into the housing, a heater for heating said air, and a blower for forcing the heated air through the outlet vents. The present invention also includes a novel method of drying a user's body and/or hair without the use of a towel. The method includes the steps of providing a body drying device comprising a plurality of adjustable drying ports which expel heated air; positioning the device on a wall or on a base on the floor; manually adjusting the angle of the adjustable drying ports, as well as the temperature and speed of the hot air expelled; and once dry, turning off the device and hanging it on the wall to charge on the wall-mounted charging unit.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1A-B illustrate a perspective view of one embodiment of the body drying device 100 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the body drying device 100 is an improved body drying device that quickly and efficiently utilizes hot air to dry users without a towel. The device 100 is especially designed to allow any user, even users with physical limitations, injuries, elderly users with limited mobility, etc., or any other suitable user as is known in the art, to easily dry themselves without using a towel. More specifically, the device 100 comprises a lightweight, vertical housing 102 equipped with a plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of a user's body and/or a user's hair. The housing 102 can be any suitable size and shape as is known in the art, as long as it is able to encase the internal mechanisms of the body drying device 100 and provide enough surface area for mounting the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 in a manner that provides full-body drying for a user.

Further, the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 can be manually moved and adjusted to a desired angle and/or position based on the needs and/or wants of a user. The plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 can comprise any suitable number of drying ports 104 as is known in the art, as long as enough drying ports 104 are included on the housing 102 to allow for the complete body drying of a user. Specifically, the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 are typically positioned in such an arrangement on the surface of the housing 102 via a user's manual adjustment, that they provide a full-body drying for a user.

The body drying device 100 further comprises at least one air inlet vent 106 for drawing air into the housing 102, a heater 108 for heating said air, and a blower 110 for forcing the heated air through outlet vents (the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104). The plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 each comprise a motor 112 and act as outlet vents to expel the heated air toward a user. Specifically, the heater 108 can be any suitable heater element as is known in the art but is typically a dual watt heating element containing multiple heating coils. The blower 110 can be any suitable blower as is known in the art but is typically a two-speed fan. The motor 112 can be any suitable motor as is known in the art for controlling the blower 110 and/or the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104. The plurality of adjustable drying ports can be any suitable outlet vent as is known in the art for expelling heated air. Furthermore, the motorized fan or blower 110 may be fastened into a lower end of the housing 102. Then, heater 108 may be placed directly above blower 110. The air inlet vent 106 allows air to enter the housing 102, which is then heated up via the heater 108 and expelled through the outlet vent (the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104) via the blower 110. Further, by mounting the heater 108 and fan 38 low in the housing 102, stability is enhanced, particularly when the housing 102 is free standing.

In another embodiment, the heater 108 and blower 110 may be mounted at the bottom of the housing 102 of the body drying device 100, providing improved stability for the portable, freestanding embodiment of the base unit. A safety feature of this embodiment includes a tip switch 114 that will automatically turn off if the body drying device 100 becomes unstable. The orientation of the heater 108 and the blower 110 affects the center of gravity of the portable, body drying device 100 and thus may affect its stability. Typically, in most embodiments, the heater 108 and the blower 110 are positioned at the bottom of the housing 102, however the heater 108 and the blower 110 can be positioned at the top of the housing 102 as well. Placement of the heater 108 and blower 110 at the top of the device 100 would require the addition of weight and breadth at the base of the device 100 to increase stability.

The body drying device 100 is manufactured from heat-resistant plastics or polymers, such as polypropylene, polycarbonate, or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), or any other suitable material as is known in the art, such as, but not limited to, acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, etc. Generally, the body drying device 100 is also manufactured from a material that is water resistant or water permeable, or the housing 102 comprises a coating that is water resistant or water permeable.

Additionally, the body drying device 100 comprises a power switch 116 and a heat adjustment switch 118, as well as a timer 120 and sensors 122, to customize the temperature and speed of the air coming from the drying ports 104 and the length of time that the device 100 is activated. Generally, the heat adjustment switch 118 may provide hot, high-speed air flow; warm, less powerful air flow; or unheated, highspeed air flow, as well as any other suitable speeds and temperatures as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

The power switch 116 activates and deactivates the device 100, allowing it to be turned off and on. The timer 120 can be used to set a specific time frame for operational use of the device 100. Specifically, a user sets the timer 120 to a specific time frame during use, and once the time frame has elapsed, the device 100 automatically shuts off. The sensors 122 are included to control or vary other features of the device 100, such as its wireless connectivity, the speed of the air coming through the drying ports 104, and even which ports 104 are in use, etc., or any other suitable features as is known in the art.

The device 100 may further include a ground fault detector 124 and a temperature detector 126 that will turn off the body drying device 100 if it overheats. The ground fault detector 124 detects any connection between current and ground to prevent electrocution and/or fire hazards. The temperature detector 126 detects the temperature of the heater 108, to prevent the device from overheating. If a specific predetermined temperature range is detected, the temperature detector 126 shuts off the heater 108 to prevent overheating of the device 100.

FIGS. 2-3 illustrate a perspective view of another embodiment of the body drying device 100, wherein the device 100 can either be hung on a wall (FIG. 3) or positioned independently on a surface (FIG. 2). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the body drying device 100 comprises a base unit 200 that allows the device 100 to be placed on a surface, independent from the wall. The base unit 200 can be any suitable base 200 as is known in the art, which supports the device in a vertical position. The base 200 can be any suitable shape or size and is typically weighted to help stabilize the device 100. As stated supra, the heater 108 and blower 110 may be mounted at the bottom of the housing 102 of the body drying device 100 providing improved stability for the portable, freestanding embodiment of the base unit 200. However, the heater 108 and the blower 110 can be positioned at the top of the housing 102 as well. Placement of the heater 108 and blower 110 at the top of the device 100, would require the addition of weight and breadth at the base of the device 100 to increase stability.

In another embodiment, the body drying device 100 comprises hooks 300, such that the device 100 can be hung from a wall 304 (FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 3, the body drying device 100 comprises a set of hooks 300 or any other suitable fastening element as is known in the art, such as screws, nails, wall anchors, etc. The hooks 300 engage with a pair of keyhole slots 302 positioned in the back of the housing 102, to allow the device 100 to hang from a wall 304 or other vertical surface.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the body drying device 100, wherein the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 are typically arranged vertically to provide full body drying for a user. The plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 are used to direct air at desired angles and each can be adjusted manually and/or controlled via a motor 112. Further, the adjustable drying ports 104 positioned toward the top 400 of the housing 102 can be angled, such that hot air is directed at a user's hair, as well as their body. Thus, the adjustable drying ports 104 are not hand-held, allowing a user to hold a towel if necessary and/or have use of their hands while using the device 100. Additionally, each of the adjustable drying ports 100 can be manually or automatically, via a motor 112, closed or opened depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Thus, some of the adjustable drying ports 104 can be closed, while other adjustable drying ports 104 remain open when the device 100 is in use, depending on the direction and amount of hot air the user wants coming out of the adjustable drying ports 104. Furthermore, the motor 112 would be controlled via the sensors 122 positioned on the housing 102 and/or via a remote control 305, which would be operated by a user.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the body drying device 100 in use by a user 500. The body drying device 100 efficiently and easily dries a user's body without a towel. The device 100 comprises a housing with a plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 that are used to blow hot air to dry an area of a user's body 502 and/or a user's hair 504. The device 100 comprises a battery powered, wireless unit that can be hung from a wall via hooks or placed on the floor via a base. The plurality of adjustable drying ports 104 can be manually moved and adjusted to a desired angle based on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the device 100 comprises a heat adjustment switch, as well as a timer, a power button, and sensors, to customize the temperature and speed of the air coming from the drying ports 104 and the length of time that the device 100 is activated.

In another embodiment, the body drying device 100 may preheat to prevent discomfort to a user 500 coming directly out of a shower 506, before the air is heated. Specifically, the device 100 comprises a time delay device 507 that may be used to preheat the heater 108, before air is blown from the plurality of adjustable drying ports 104, eliminating any discomfort for the user 500.

FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of the wireless communication module 600 in communication with a smart device 602 and the body drying device 100 of the present invention. The body drying device 100 includes a wireless communications module 600 and additional sensors 122 which would allow the device 100 to pair with a mobile application on a smart device 602. Once paired, a user could control the body drying device 100 via the mobile application. Further, the body drying device 100 discloses a portable, battery powered, wireless unit that can be positioned within a bathroom for use. The device 100 would include an integrated power cable 508 (see FIG. 5) and/or a wall-mounted charging unit 510 (see FIG. 5) to allow the device 100 to be stored on a wall and charged, when not in use.

FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart of the method of drying a user without the use of a towel. The method includes the steps of at 700, providing a body drying device comprising a plurality of adjustable drying ports which expel heated air. At 702, a user positions the device on a wall or on a base on the floor. At 704, a user then manually adjusts the angle of the adjustable drying ports and at 706 adjusts the temperature and speed of the hot air expelled. At 708, once dry, a user turns off the device and hangs it on the wall to charge on the wall-mounted charging unit.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “body drying device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the body drying device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the body drying device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the body drying device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-7 is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the body drying device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the body drying device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the body drying device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

1. A body drying device for quickly and efficiently utilizing a flow of hot air to dry a user without a towel, the body drying device comprising:

a housing;
a plurality of adjustable drying ports;
at least one air inlet vent for drawing a quantity of air into the housing;
a heater for heating the quantity of air; and
a blower for forcing the quantity of air through the plurality of adjustable drying ports and onto the user.

2. The body drying device of claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a motor to control functioning of the blower.

3. The body drying device of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of adjustable drying ports are repositionable during use.

4. The body drying device of claim 2, wherein each of the plurality of adjustable drying ports is controlled via the motor.

5. The body drying device of claim 4 further comprising a remote control that is used to control the motor.

6. The body drying device of claim 1, wherein the blower and the heater are mounted at a bottom of the housing for stability.

7. The body drying device of claim 1, wherein the blower and the heater are mounted at a top of the housing.

8. The body drying device of claim 6 further comprising a tip switch that shuts down the body drying device if it becomes unstable.

9. The body drying device of claim 1 further comprising a power switch, a heat adjustment switch, a timer and a plurality of sensors.

10. The body drying device of claim 1 further comprising a ground fault detector and a temperature detector that will turn off the body drying device if it overheats.

11. The body drying device of claim 1 further comprising a base unit that supports the housing in a vertical position relative to a ground surface.

12. The body drying device of claim 1 further comprising a pair of keyhole slots that engage a pair of hooks on a wall to secure the housing to the wall.

13. The body drying device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of adjustable drying ports can be closed, while simultaneously at least one of the plurality of adjustable drying ports can be left opened during use.

14. The body drying device of claim 1 further comprising a time delay device that is used to preheat the heater before the quantity of air is blown from the plurality of adjustable drying ports.

15. The body drying device of claim 1 further comprising a wireless communication module that allows the body drying device to pair with a mobile application on a smart device.

16. The body drying device of claim 1 further comprising an integrated power cable for charging the body drying device.

17. The body drying device of claim 16 further comprising a wall-mounted charging unit such that the body drying device can be stored on a wall and charged.

18. A body drying device for quickly and efficiently utilizing hot air to dry users without a towel comprising:

a housing;
a plurality of adjustable drying ports;
at least one air inlet vent for drawing a quantity of air into the housing;
a heater for heating the quantity of air;
a blower for forcing the quantity of air through the plurality of adjustable drying ports;
a motor to control functioning of the blower;
a power switch;
a heat adjustment switch;
a timer; and
a plurality of sensors; and
a wall-mounted charging unit.

19. The body drying device of claim 18 further comprising a wireless communication module that allows the body drying device to pair with a mobile application on a smart device.

20. A method of drying a user comprising the steps of:

providing a body drying device having a plurality of adjustable drying ports which expel a quantity of heated air;
positioning the body drying device on a wall or on a base on a floor surface;
adjusting an angle of each of the plurality of adjustable drying ports;
adjusting a temperature and a speed of the quantity of heated air expelled; and
turning off the body drying device and hanging it on the wall to charge on a wall-mounted charging unit.
Patent History
Publication number: 20230233039
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 19, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 27, 2023
Inventor: Elizabeth Myers (Strongsville, OH)
Application Number: 18/156,753
Classifications
International Classification: A47K 10/48 (20060101);