Wash Receptacles Patents (Class 4/619)
  • Patent number: 6938283
    Abstract: A sink and faucet support assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall attached to and extending between the top and bottom walls. The peripheral wall includes a front wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A back side of the housing is open. The top wall has an opening extending therethrough. A sink apparatus includes a bowl portion and a base that has a shape adapted for being positioned in the opening. The bowl portion has a drain opening therein extending through the base. A ledge is attached to an upper edge of the bowl portion. A faucet apparatus is mounted on the ledge. A water supply is fluidly coupled to the ledge. A drainpipe extends into the housing through the back side and is fluidly coupled to the drain opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Graciela Martinez
  • Patent number: 6938282
    Abstract: A tableware washing apparatus is adapted to allow garbage deposited to tableware to be washed off by washing water injected toward the inside of a shower sink, and the garbage dropped into the inside of the shower sink to be washed out with the washing water. A cross-sectional shape of the shower sink includes a bottom wall having a large curvature, a first sidewall rising substantially vertically from one of opposite ends of the bottom wall, and a second sidewall rising from the other end of the bottom wall and having a curvature smaller than that of the bottom wall. A sectional area of a flow path at the bottom wall is small, as compared with a shower sink having a quadrilateral section or a circular section. Therefore, even if the flow rate of the washing water is reduced to save water, the flow speed of the washing water flowing on the bottom wall can be raised to effectively wash out the garbage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Seiji Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6912741
    Abstract: Disclosed is a parabola type aqueduct, which allows water discharged from discharge pipes installed at the top surface of a washstand to fall down to a concave part of the washstand while forming a parabola. The parabola type aqueduct includes: a washstand having a concave part for gathering water to allow a user to use the water, and a drain formed at the bottom of the concave part; a plurality of discharge pipes having a plurality of outlets located at the top surface of the washstand, the discharge pipes allowing water spouting from the outlets to fall down to the concave part of the washstand while forming a parabola; and a plurality of solenoid valves mounted on the discharge pipes respectively for controlling the amount of water spouting through the outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: FEELUX Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shi Youl Noh
  • Patent number: 6886191
    Abstract: A soaking apparatus utilizing a soaking basin and a disposable liner configured to fit within the basin cavity. The basin is comprised of a material layer formed to define an integral floor and a peripheral wall projecting upwardly therefrom. The basin floor and peripheral wall together define the boundary of a basin cavity. An elongate protrusion protrudes from the floor into the basin cavity between left and right foot areas. The liner is comprised of a thin (e.g., 3-12 mils) material layer formed to define an integral floor and peripheral wall projecting upwardly therefrom. The liner floor and peripheral wall are dimensioned to closely nest within the basin cavity. The liner floor also defines left and right foot areas spaced by a protrusion projecting into the liner cavity. The underside of the liner protrusion forms a concave recess for accommodating the basin floor protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Vladimir Zolotnik
  • Patent number: 6880183
    Abstract: A portable hip-bathing device is made of a vinyl sheet capable of being carried in a folded state, and, in use air is blown into it to form the shape of a hip-bathing device adapted to contain water. In order to prevent overflow a horizontal flat part is formed on a wall of a supporting part and a plurality of water discharge holes are provided in the flat part to prevent bathing water from rising above the flat part when carrying out hip-bathing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Il Ho Song
  • Patent number: 6880182
    Abstract: A spa apparatus and method for cleaning the same. The spa apparatus includes a basin for retaining fluid, a removable foot rest plate positioned within the basin, an impeller coupled to the basin, and a motor drivably coupled to the impeller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: European Touch Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Gruenwald
  • Patent number: 6857141
    Abstract: A multi-layered concave basin is formed for mounting in an opening in a wash stand. The basin is made from pliant woven twigs with successive bottom layers of a first clear epoxy, a clear fiber cloth and a second clear epoxy and a top layer of a third clear epoxy to create a basin impervious to water under pressure from a wash basin spigot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventors: Karen R. Jackson, Amy J. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6802090
    Abstract: This lavatory-toilet combination allows the user to immediately recycle hand and other lavatory sink water to flush the toilet or to drain in the traditional manner. Besides choosing flush or drain, the user chooses the amount of water over 1.6 gallons and the temperature of that water. This combination eliminates the toilet tank with it's many parts needing repair and replacement. REFERENCES 1,935,779 21 Nov. 1933 Kemach 2,860,348 18 Nov. 1958 McClenahan 3,588,922 29 Jun. 1971 Carfora 3,995,327  7 Dec. 1976 Hendrick 5,228,152 20 Jul. 1993 Fraley 5,522,096  4 Jun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Vicki Lee Martin
  • Publication number: 20040194207
    Abstract: A small sink mounted on a stationary swivel is provided which can be used by adults and children in the hygienic practice to prevent the spread of deadly bacteria and viruses. The mini sink is easily swung in an arc to a position in front of the user, then, after use, it can be pushed back into a storage position. Part II of this invention covers public avenues where too, the normally accepted practice of washing hands after cleansing the posterior area of fecal matter and urine and redressing was thought to assure and meet personal sanitary requirements. But sterilizing hand inserts and the miniscrub set new standards for personal hygiene at home and abroad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Calvin Junnie Floyd, Stanley Perkins
  • Patent number: 6799336
    Abstract: A sink support shell apparatus and method of making a sink support shell are provided. The sink support shell apparatus is a shell shaped to be compatible with the sink that is to be placed in the sink support shell. The sink support shell includes a rim for mounting the shell either above or below the countertop level. The shell further includes an overflow/vent channel and stand-off in the base for attaching the shell to the necessary plumbing fixtures to allow for drainage of the water from the sink. The overflow/vent channel is formed in the material of the shell and allows water to flow down the channel to be drained by the attached plumbing fixtures as well as air to be vented to reduce suction noise. The sink support shell is made of high-impact material, such as a metal or hard plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: William D. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20040181870
    Abstract: A drawn blank of metal is provided to define the floor of a subsequently formed commercial sink. A flat strip of metal is folded and welded at the abutting ends to form a peripheral frame which can then be seated on the blank and welded thereto. The peripheral frame may be of any suitable height so as to permit the blank to be used to make sinks of different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Bohacik, Stanley Dickerson
  • Publication number: 20040148697
    Abstract: A portable wash basin device is disclosed. The device includes a sink for receiving fresh water therein for permitting a user thereof to wash. The sink defines an open top for the reception therein of the fresh water so that the user thereof is permitted to wash therein. A container is disposed adjacent to the sink for containing the fresh water and a pump is operably connected to the container for pumping the fresh water from the container into the sink. A lid is secured to the sink such that when the lid is disposed in an open disposition thereof, access to the sink by the user thereof is permitted and when the lid is disposed in a closed disposition thereof, the lid covers the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Scott Patterson
  • Publication number: 20040148696
    Abstract: Polymeric plumbing fixtures such as sinks, lavatories and tubs are disclosed that comprise a thermoformed or molded interior shell having a top side with a relatively smooth, polymeric surface; a polymeric reinforcing layer bonded to the underside of the shell; and a thermoformed or polymeric cap nestably engageable with the underside of the reinforced shell. The cap cooperates with the shell to encapsulate the reinforcing layer and the reinforcing layer bonds the cap the shell to form a unitary structure. The polymeric cap thereby provides an attractive, finished surface on the underside of the resultant fixture. The structural configuration disclosed herein is particularly preferred for use in making kitchen sinks. A method for making the subject fixtures is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Don H. Clarke
  • Patent number: 6763533
    Abstract: A coupling system for securing a sink to a drain pipe. The coupling system of the present invention can include a support member and a flange connector. The flange connector can be coupled to the support member about opposite surfaces of a sink. The support member can include both a shoulder and a support surface opposite to the shoulder. The shoulder can be configured to support a sink and a gasket can be positioned thereon or within a recess therein to provide enhanced communication between a sink and the shoulder. The support surface, by comparison, can be configured to rest upon a support surface able to support the sink when coupled to the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventors: Robert H. Mayer, Nicole D. Mayer
  • Publication number: 20040103473
    Abstract: A spout directs a stream of water onto an adjacent washing apparatus. The washing apparatus has a body with a first work surface and a drain opening that is connected by a coupling to the waste water system of a building. A second platform is removably positionable on the first work surface and has a second work surface raised from the first work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: James M. Piatt, William F. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20040083546
    Abstract: A bowl section of a wash-hand basin main body is provided with an overflow edge section of which part is extended upward to form an extension section. The extension section is provided with a cleaning fluid ejection port adapted to eject soapy water or the like for removing dirt and/or bacteria adhered to a user's hands. In this construction, the extension section continuously formed at a section of the overflow edge section of the bowl section functions as a conventional function case and as result, the number of parts and the number of execution man-hours can be reduced. Since a clearance or gap as seen in the prior art is not produced, cleaning efficiency can be improved. A cleaning fluid is filled in a tank, and a cleaning fluid refilling port for refilling the cleaning fluid from the tank is provided on the inner surface of a water receiving section. The cleaning fluid within the tank is supplied to the cleaning fluid ejection port by a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Kazuaki Tahara, Yasuhiro Kumamoto, Yoshihiro Yonezawa, Tatsuo Shijo, Junichi Yano, Satoshi Kato
  • Publication number: 20040068790
    Abstract: The invention of the Professional Water Bath is engineered towards the safe use of the culinary technique known as ‘water bathing’ and is directed specifically towards pastry chefs, commercial and private alike, that regularly employ this technique. The concept of the Professional Water Bath is that it limits the risk of transporting oven-hot containers with boiling water and fragile culinary products after baking time is completed. The risk involved with current equipment is that the pans (being horizontal in design and rather shallow) are not stable when filled with water. The improvements with the Professional Water Bath are a liquid release valve that allows water to be drained from the reservoir before removal from the oven and thicker gauge metal to provide stability when transporting culinary products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: James Bradford Simpkins
  • Publication number: 20040040084
    Abstract: A sink may include a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is received within the basin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: John Underbrink, Peter C. Hill
  • Patent number: 6699606
    Abstract: A sanitary ware comprises a sanitary ware body and a surface glaze layer provided on the sanitary ware body. The surface glaze layer has a center line average roughness Ra of less than 0.07 &mgr;m as measured with a stylus type surface roughness tester according to JIS B 0651-1996.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Machida, Koichi Hayashi, Hirotaka Ishibashi, Tomoyasu Ichiki, Masaaki Ito, Masami Ando, Atsushi Kitamura, Toshihiro Aoshima, Katsuhiro Kawakami, Satoshi Horiuchi, Makoto Hayakawa
  • Publication number: 20040034923
    Abstract: A sink support shell apparatus and method of making a sink support shell are provided. The sink support shell apparatus is a shell shaped to be compatible with the sink that is to be placed in the sink support shell. The sink support shell includes a rim for mounting the shell either above or below the countertop level. The sink sits in the shell and is attached to the shell by a waterproof adhesive, such as silicon glue. The shell further includes an overflow/vent channel and stand-off in the base for attaching the shell to the necessary plumbing fixtures to allow for drainage of the water from the sink. The overflow/vent channel is formed in the material of the shell and allows water to flow down the channel to be drained by the attached plumbing fixtures as well as air to be vented to reduce suction noise. The sink support shell is made of high-impact material, such as a metal or hard plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: William D. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20040034924
    Abstract: A sink assembly may include a sink housing including a conduit rack and a receptacle for a sink with such a foldable faucet assembly. The sink assembly may further include one or more slidable table portions or a pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position. A serving cart, a gardening cart and a barbecue station, each including a sink with a foldable faucet assembly and a slidable table portion or pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: John Underbrink, Peter C. Hill
  • Publication number: 20040031095
    Abstract: A tableware washing apparatus is adapted to allow garbage deposited to tableware to be washed off by washing water injected toward the inside of a shower sink, and the garbage dropped into the inside of the shower sink to be washed out with the washing water. A cross-sectional shape of the shower sink includes a bottom wall having a large curvature, a first sidewall rising substantially vertically from one of opposite ends of the bottom wall, and a second sidewall rising from the other end of the bottom wall and having a curvature smaller than that of the bottom wall. A sectional area of a flow path at the bottom wall is small, as compared with a shower sink having a quadrilateral section or a circular section. Therefore, even if the flow rate of the washing water is reduced to save water, the flow speed of the washing water flowing on the bottom wall can be raised to effectively wash out the garbage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Seiji Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20040025246
    Abstract: A portable hip-bathing device is disclosed, in which the device is made of a vinyl sheet so as to make it possible to carry with it in a folded state, and, in using it, air is blown into it to form a shape of the hip-bathing device and to contain water so as to do a hip-bathing, as well as preventing any water overflow. The portable hip-bathing device is capable of being folded to be carried with, and is capable of receiving the air to form a water containing part. Further, a horizontal flat part is formed on a wall of a supporting part. Further a plurality of water discharge holes are formed on the flat part to prevent bathing water from coming up above the flat part when carrying out a hot bathing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Il Ho Song
  • Patent number: 6678902
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is a washbasin for babies comprising a main portion shaped as a real washbasin, with a central concavity and a flat peripheral portion surrounding it, intended to serve as rest surface for the main portion on the edge of a bidet or on a special rest stand, and a portion hinged to said main portion so as to allow opening the washbasin for use and closing the washbasin for carrying it like a briefcase. On its inside wall surface, the hinged portion of the main portion is provided with means for attaching a mirror and healthcare products for the baby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Foppa Pedretti S.p.A.
    Inventor: Gabriele Adriano
  • Patent number: 6631525
    Abstract: A washing platform has a generally flat upper work surface. A spout is located adjacent the washing platform and provides a stream of fluid which impinges the work surface. The bowl can be removably placed on the washing platform to receive water from the spout. The bowl has an aperture through the bottom and a gasket which is attached to an exterior surface of the bowl around the aperture. When the bowl is placed on the work surface, the gasket provides a seal that inhibits flow of fluid there between until a user lifts the bowl to drain the water there from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: James M. Piatt, William F. Gordon
  • Patent number: 6618874
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is first a waste (10) for a washbasin (3) of a washstand (1) with a slot-shaped runout (6) with a channel-shaped trough (20) with a connecting branch (21) for connection to a drain pipe and second a washstand (1), wherein the basin (3) is formed by a rear wall (5) oriented approximately normal to the upper side of the washstand (1) and by a bottom (4) that extends angularly from the upper side and is oriented toward the rear wall (5), a slot-shaped runout (6) being formed between rear wall (5) and bottom (4) , and wherein the slot-shaped runout (6) is provided with a channel-shaped trough (20) according to one or several features of the claims 1 through 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Gerloff
  • Patent number: 6618873
    Abstract: A waste disposer assist tool for automatically feeding waste food contained within the housing of a standard kitchen electric food disposer and for spraying liquid soap. The tool includes a hollow handle and a piston which screw together through a central hole of a flexible plunger. The plunger is held between respective flanges ofthe handle and the piston with the piston slightly protruding from within the plunger. The tool is positioned over the opening of the sink above the garbage disposer with the piston fitted within and in a substantially air-tight seal with the interior of the housing of the disposer unit. The plunger fits in a substantially air-tight seal against the bottom interior of the sink. The slight vacuum created by the outflow of ground food waste and water by the garbage disposer blades below the piston causes the higher ambient pressure against the upper side of the plunger to force the piston downward against he waste food in an automatic feed fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventors: Brian Mulgrew, Michael M. Anthony
  • Patent number: 6611972
    Abstract: A sink comprising a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is received within the basin. Another embodiment comprises a sink assembly including a sink housing including a conduit rack and a receptacle for a sink with such a foldable faucet assembly. The sink assembly may further include one or more slidable table portions or a pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position. A serving cart, a gardening cart and a barbecue station, each including a sink with a foldable faucet assembly and a slidable table portion or pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Spang & Company
    Inventors: John Underbrink, Peter C. Hill
  • Patent number: 6609257
    Abstract: A basin generally for use in health-care industries for debridement and/or irrigation of wound areas. The basin is best used for treatment of wounds on extremities and comprises a stable basin having contoured seats on opposing side walls and a filtering device to prevent clogging of the drainage hole and tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Fiore Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. O'Geary
  • Patent number: 6591434
    Abstract: A sink, and a method of reducing vibration and resulting noise of such sinks, are disclosed. The sink includes a basin, a drain and first and second pads. The basin has a bottom wall, side walls, and inner and outer surfaces of such walls. The drain is in the bottom of the basin, and first and second regions are defined between the drain orifice and the first and second sides, respectively. The pads are attached to the bottom and a side wall, in each case proximate respective midpoints of open regions thereon. The pads are a laminate of a rubber-like material and metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Christopher M. De Cleene, Mark A. Romo
  • Patent number: 6574805
    Abstract: A collapsible sink device includes a collapsible frame movable between an extended position and a collapsed position and a sink detachably mounted on the collapsible frame. The collapsible frame includes four legs and two foldable plank assemblies each including two planks each pivotally connected with one of the legs so that the foldable plank assemblies are parallel to each other in the extended position and that the planks of each of the foldable plank assemblies overlap in the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Jack Liu
  • Publication number: 20030088913
    Abstract: A sink comprising a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is received within the basin. Another embodiment comprises a sink assembly including a sink housing including a conduit rack and a receptacle for a sink with such a foldable faucet assembly. The sink assembly may further include one or more slidable table portions or a pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position. A serving cart, a gardening cart and a barbecue station, each including a sink with a foldable faucet assembly and a slidable table portion or pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: John Underbrink, Peter C. Hill
  • Publication number: 20030079281
    Abstract: A washing platform has a generally flat upper work surface. A spout is located adjacent the washing platform and provides a stream of fluid which impinges the work surface. The bowl can be removably placed on the washing platform to receive water from the spout. The bowl has an aperture through the bottom and a gasket which is attached to an exterior surface of the bowl around the aperture. When the bowl is placed on the work surface, the gasket provides a seal that inhibits flow of fluid there between until a user lifts the bowl to drain the water there from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: James M. Piatt, William F. Gordon
  • Patent number: 6548162
    Abstract: Sanitary wares having a controlled surface are disclosed which are less likely to be stained or soiled and/or possess excellent gloss. The first sanitary ware comprises a sanitary ware body and a surface glaze layer provided on the sanitary ware body, wherein the surface glaze layer has a center line average roughness Ra of less than 0.07 &mgr;m. This sanitary ware is advantageous in that stains or soils are much less likely to be adhered to the surface thereof and, even when adhered to the surface thereof, can be removed by a weak water stream. The second sanitary ware comprises a sanitary ware body and a surface glaze layer provided on the sanitary ware body, wherein the surface glaze layer has a kurtosis Rku of less than 2.70. This sanitary ware advantageously possesses excellent surface gloss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Machida, Koichi Hayashi, Hirotaka Ishibashi, Tomoyasu Ichiki, Masaaki Ito, Masami Ando, Atsushi Kitamura, Toshihiro Aoshima, Katsuhiro Kawakami, Satoshi Horiuchi, Makoto Hayakawa
  • Publication number: 20030046758
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is first a waste (10) for a washbasin (3) of a washstand (1) with a slot-shaped runout (6) with a channel-shaped trough (20) with a connecting branch (21) for connection to a drain pipe and second a washstand (1), wherein the basin (3) is formed by a rear wall (5) oriented approximately normal to the upper side of the washstand (1) and by a bottom (4) that extends angularly from the upper side and is oriented toward the rear wall (5), a slot-shaped runout (6) being formed between rear wall (5) and bottom (4), and wherein the slot-shaped runout (6) is provided with a channel-shaped trough (20) according to one or several features of the claims 1 through 9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Gerloff
  • Publication number: 20030033669
    Abstract: A hand washing apparatus has a hand washing bowl (30) mounted when in use at a suitable height for washing the hands. The bowl (30) and its cover are reconfigurable between a hand washing position and an inactive position. The hand washing apparatus includes controls for reconfiguring the bowl and its cover between a hand washing position and an inactive position, a dispenser (34) for dispensing water over the hands in the bowl and a dispenser (34) for dispensing soap over the hands in the bowl. Also disclosed is a method of cleaning the hands using such apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre
    Inventor: Geoffrey Roy Fernie
  • Publication number: 20020184704
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable sink with a lid that is capable of being connected to an existing water supply, such as an outdoor hose or faucet, such that running water can be provided inside the sink in an outdoor environment. The sink preferably has features that make it easy to use in any outdoor environment, such as folding legs, an adjustable spigot, a spray nozzle, a storage drawer, a shelf, a large drain, a funnel, a strainer for the drain, cutting boards, baskets, etc. The lid also enables the sink to be used as a container for storing items during travel. In this respect, the sink can be made of an insulating material so that it can double as an ice chest when desired. A pressurized water tank can be provided which is preferably sized to fit inside the sink and adapted to supply water where no other water supply is available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Gregory Stuart Cawthon
  • Patent number: 6481983
    Abstract: A handless or footless operation of an electrical automatic water flow control apparatus for turning water on and off without touching the faucet lever of a faucet. The electrical water flow control apparatus is installed in line between the water shutoff valves from the wall and the water supply lines that descend from a faucet. The flow control apparatus includes a housing which houses a pair of solenoid operated valves. Each solenoid operated valve has an inlet port and an outlet port, where the ports are protruding through a wall of the housing. The inlet ports are connected to the hot and cold water shutoff valves by flexible hoses. The outlet ports are connected to the water supply lines from the faucet by flexible hoses. The electrical flow control apparatus further comprises an elongated bar switch actuator and a transformer which supplies power to the solenoid operated valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Gerald W. Miller
  • Patent number: 6453487
    Abstract: A field sanitation unit provides multiple compartments forming separate sinks. The multiple compartments are heated via a channel located on the underside of the trough, having at one end thereof a firebox. The firebox receives a flame tube from a burner, and supplies hot gases through the firebox to a channel running the length of the trough. By providing baffles within the channel, it is possible to redirect the hot gases laterally, thereby controlling the temperature of each sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Robert S. Babington
  • Patent number: 6427259
    Abstract: The invention is a portable sink with a lid that is capable of being connected to an existing water supply, such as an outdoor hose or faucet, such that running water can be provided inside the sink in an outdoor environment. The sink preferably has features that make it easy to use in any outdoor environment, such as folding legs, an adjustable spigot, a spray nozzle, a storage drawer, a shelf, a large drain, a funnel, a strainer for the drain, cutting boards, baskets, etc. The lid also enables the sink to be used as a container for storing items during travel. In this respect, the sink can be made of an insulating material so that it can double as an ice chest when desired. A pressurized water tank can be provided which is preferably sized to fit inside the sink and adapted to supply water where no other water supply is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Cawthon Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Stuart Cawthon
  • Patent number: 6405388
    Abstract: A wash sink and drained area assembly and method of construction comprise a wash sink assembled in immediate and lateral proximity to an enclosable and drained floor area with racks provided for drying items and a retractable curtain across the front edge of the drained area, the assembly formed as a single unit suitable for installation in a residential utility room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Jed H. Brown
  • Patent number: 6401274
    Abstract: A central steel column serves as a core module for a portable washstand. The column extends upwardly from a horizontal foot, and has foot pumps which communicate with a water intake tube and with water spouts. In addition, the central column has fasteners, such as adjustable bands, for connecting fresh and waste water receptacles to the column. A yoke may have pins which extend into the rims of the receptacles to connect them to the column. The receptacles may be conventional cylindrical drums, which support a molded plastic countertop with washbasins positioned beneath the spouts. For decorative purposes, a molded front panel extends between the countertop and the base, and together with a sheet rear panel encloses the two drums. Paper towel and soap dispensers may be connected to the central column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Wilbert, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry F. Brown
  • Publication number: 20020050006
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method effectively preventing infection, and provides a fluid supply apparatus capable of being preferably used for the system. A fluid supply apparatus is disposed near a doorway of a hall of an ordinary household. The fluid supply apparatus includes a water supply function by means of a water supply nozzle, a gargle discharge function by means of a gargle nozzle, a disinfectant discharge function by means of a disinfectant nozzle, and a sink. A body detection sensor for detecting a human body who enters a room is provided above the doorway. When the body detection sensor detected a body, a voice output apparatus outputs a voice recommending to gargle and wash hand to this person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventor: Ichiro Saraya
  • Patent number: 6305663
    Abstract: A handless or footless operation of an electrical automatic water flow control apparatus for turning water on and off without touching the faucet lever of a faucet. The electrical water flow control apparatus is installed in line between the water shutoff valves from the wall and the water supply lines that descend from a faucet. The flow control apparatus includes a housing which houses a pair of solenoid operated valves. Each solenoid operated valve has an inlet port and an outlet port, where the ports are protruding through a wall of the housing. The inlet ports are connected to the hot and cold water shutoff valves by flexible hoses. The outlet ports are connected to the water supply lines from the faucet by flexible hoses. The electrical flow control apparatus further comprises an elongated bar switch actuator and a transformer which supplies power to the solenoid operated valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Gerald W. Miller
  • Patent number: 6298502
    Abstract: A central steel column serves as a core module for a portable washstand. The column extends upwardly from a horizontal foot, and has foot pumps which communicate with a water intake tube and with water spigots. In addition, the central column has fasteners, such as adjustable bands, for connecting fresh and waste water receptacles to the column. The receptacles may be conventional cylindrical drums, which support a molded plastic countertop with washbasins positioned beneath the spigots. For decorative purposes, a molded front panel extends between the countertop and the base, and together with a sheet rear panel encloses the two drums. Paper towel and soap dispensers may be connected to the central column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Alltrista Corporation
    Inventor: Henry F. Brown
  • Patent number: 6289530
    Abstract: A jetted laundry/utility/kitchen sink provided with a plurality of water/air jets that introduce a pressurized flow of water/air into the interior of the sink. A motor/pump unit takes water from the interior of the sink, pressurizes the water, and returns the pressurized water to the interior of the sink via the nozzles. A flow diverting formation having a flow re-directing surface assists the nozzles in establishing a sustained circulation pattern within the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Mr. Tubs, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Miller, Jeff C. Henry, Katherine R. Adams
  • Patent number: 6212707
    Abstract: A bowed front bathroom vanity system is supported by a frame having a back and two side elements. A support substrate is supported by the three frame elements, and defines a hole for the sink and plumbing connections. A bowed front apron support bracket provides upper and lower rails connected by a plurality of support stanchions. The upper rail is carried by a recessed front edge defined on the support substrate. A bowed front apron and left and right apron wings, are typically made of stone or similar material, and are carried by the bowed front apron support bracket. A vanity surface is carried by the upper surface of the support substrate, and a back splash and opposed side splashes are carried by the vanity surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventors: Terry M. Thompson, Michael Zukun Ni
  • Patent number: 6173458
    Abstract: A portable sink having a sink module and a hot and cold water outlet connected to a spigot and a used water outlet from said sink connected to a cabinet mounted on wheels having at least one door to access the interior thereof. At least one tank for fresh water and a reservoir for used water is mounted in the cabinet. An electrical connection for powering a pump and a heater connected to the outlet of the pump has an outlet connected to the hot water outlet and a connection from the pump to the cold water outlet. A hammer arrester diminishes line surges and fluidic pounding from the pump, and a flow check valve prevents back flow to the fresh water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Larry D. Maddux
  • Patent number: 6154895
    Abstract: A decorative sink apron with curved corners. The exposed portion of the apron has brackets attached thereto and a decorative cover is secured to the brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Stephen G. Pisklak
  • Patent number: 6131929
    Abstract: A portable, modular service cart that is readily converted to a refreshment center, game table or vanity is disclosed. The cart generally comprises a mobile unit having a horizontal tray and legs extending downward from corners thereof. The legs have casters located at lower ends thereof and comprise telescoping members for permitting adjustment of tray height. The tray has an upper surface with a sink and multiple wells provided therein, with some or all of the wells being removable and/or refrigerated. A collapsible faucet extends beyond the upper surface of the counter and includes a first end that extends over the sink and a second end that rests beneath the upper surface of the counter and is coupled to a water supply line. The water supply line is connected at an opposite end to a continuous, endless water source such as an outdoor faucet or spigot. A water filtering system is preferably secured to one of the legs of the mobile unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: Reginald J. Haley