And Water Control Patents (Class 4/626)
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Patent number: 11793361Abstract: An apparatus includes a base; a reservoir connected to the base and configured to hold a fluid; a first vessel having a first volume and configured to be removably connected to the base; a connection configured to deliver the fluid from the reservoir to at least the first vessel; and a second vessel. The second vessel is configured to be disposed at least partially within the first vessel; configured to be removably secured to the first vessel; includes an aperture that allows for fluid communication between the second vessel and the first vessel; and has a second volume that is less than the first volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventors: Marta Podemska-Mikluch, Lukasz Andrzej Mikluch
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Patent number: 11690484Abstract: A portable washbasin system for providing clean water for washing hands and maintaining appropriate hygiene, the system including a housing structure with an upper compartment and a lower compartment spaced apart from one another, and a sink supported on the housing structure between the upper and lower compartments. A water storage tank is housed in the upper compartment, where the sink receives water from the water storage tank and dispenses the water for use. The system further includes a water receptacle housed in the lower compartment for collecting wastewater from the sink for subsequent disposal.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Alaska Native Tribal Health ConsortiumInventors: John Warren, Jon Dufendach
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Patent number: 10968089Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a control box for a movable work platform. The control box includes a housing and a display supported by the housing. The housing is defined by a first side panel and a second side partially surrounding and extending from a lower enclosure to an upper enclosure spaced apart from the lower enclosure. At least one of the upper enclosure and the lower enclosure supports a control panel having a plurality of inputs. At least one of the inputs is a platform positioning mechanism in communication with a lift system configured to move the work platform vertically between a stowed position and a deployed position. The display is supported by the housing and is in communication with at least one of the plurality of inputs. The display is configured to receive and present output obtained by a sensor monitoring a parameter of the work platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Shashank Bhatia, Aaron Powers, Michael W. Stouffer
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Patent number: 9888826Abstract: An environment-protection energy-saving barrel is an integral formed by three parts, i.e. an outer barrel, a middle barrel and an inner barrel. The inner barrel is communicated with the middle barrel; the bottom of the middle barrel is provided with a water inlet pipeline; the water inlet pipeline is communicated with the bottom of the outer barrel used for storing water; a water inlet quantity controller is arranged on the water inlet pipeline; the inner barrel communicated with the middle barrel is used for dewatering and cleaning a mop; and the water inlet quantity controller arranged on the water inlet pipeline is used for controlling the water inlet quantity which flows into the middle barrel from the outer barrel and controlling the on/off of a valve of the water inlet pipeline. Therefore the water in the barrel can be repeatedly used.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventor: Zhongjie Zhou
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Patent number: 9009883Abstract: A backsplash includes a faucet that provides point-of-use dispensing of water to a cooktop container. The backsplash includes controls that allow a user to select a desired amount of water to be dispensed, as well as the temperature of water to be dispensed. A filter assembly includes a replaceable filter that allows for filtered water dispensation. Optionally, the backsplash can be connected to one or more appliances in the kitchen in order to communicate information and/or power. The backsplash may also include a ventilation channel to direct vented air from a range to a ventilation shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kevin M. Chase, Gil A. Gaska, Leif A. Norland, Christopher J. Reinke, Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Ronald L. Voglewede
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Patent number: 8950019Abstract: A lavatory system is disclosed including one or more integrated hand washing stations. Each hand washing station includes a basin, a faucet, a solenoid valve configured to control water flow to the faucet, and an electric hand dryer located adjacent the basin and the faucet so that the user of the washing station may use the faucet and the electric hand dryer without leaving the washing station. The electric hand dryer preferably includes an outlet to direct air across the associated basin so that any water that drips from the user's hands fall within the basin. A control system may be provided to control activation of the fixtures such as the solenoid valve, the electric hand dryer, and/or soap dispenser. The control system may be configured to inhibit simultaneous activation of the solenoid valve and the hand dryer. A photovoltaic system may be provided to provide power.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Jason M. Renner, Jeffery S. Jaworski, Mark A. Thielke, Mark A. Meyer, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Douglas Carpiaux, Daniel J. De Lay, Glenn T. Walters, Richard Walters, Jon W. Hauser, II
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Publication number: 20150013061Abstract: A detergent-recycling apparatus includes two containers. The first container includes two inlet ports, an outlet port and a drain valve. The first inlet port allows pressurized air to travels into the first container. The second inlet port allows detergent and contaminants to travel into the first container. The drain valve releases the contaminants from the first container. The second container includes an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port of the second container is connected to the outlet port of the first container to allow the pressurized air to carry the detergent into the second container from the first container while the contaminants deposit in the first container. The outlet port releases the detergent as well as the pressurized air from the second container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: PARD HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Da-Sen LIN
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Patent number: 8925124Abstract: A portable hand washing station is provided. The station has a durable carrying case which defines an interior hand washing compartment. The front wall is adapted to include a door to permit hand access into the interior of the hand washing compartment. A lid is connected to the case so that the lid is capable of extending in an upright vertical position. A shelf is connected to the interior surface of the lid. The shelf has a pair of spaced apart valve openings. A pair of liquid dispensing reservoirs is supported on the shelf. Each of the reservoirs includes a top wall with a mouth opening, a bottom wall with a drain opening, and a touch operated flow valve connected to the bottom wall in liquid communication to the bottom wall. The flow valves are adapted to extend in axial alignment a one of the valve openings so that a cleaning or rinsing solution is dispensed into the compartment when the flow valves are deflected by hand.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Inventor: Michael J. Littlehorn, Sr.
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Patent number: 8677522Abstract: Food preparation sinks are disclosed which have an integral raised work area that is rinsed by an automatic system. Food waste or the like present in that area can be washed into a sump above a drain, and the weight of the waste and water in the sump is enough to automatically drive them through a baffle to a garbage disposal, without requiring the baffle to be manually opened. An automatic controller system coordinates water flow and garbage disposal operation, and the water supply can be linked to the sink below the sink rim to save counter top space. In some forms multiple rinsing nozzles are provided which pulse in altering fashion.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Steven R. Aykens, Shawn J. Booth, Thomas J. Bostedt, Jonathan P. Loeck
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Patent number: 8621682Abstract: The invention concerns a system for dispensing and recovering liquids designed to be arranged in a rigid container, comprising a liquid dispensing tank (16) and a tank (17) for recovering liquid after use, each tank (16, 17) including an envelope (18). Each envelope (18) includes two similar walls (19, 20) comprising each an outer surface and a peripheral edge (23). Each envelope (18) has a retracted configuration wherein said walls (19, 20) are deployed one proximate the other and in an inflated configuration wherein said outer surfaces of each said wall (19, 20) are convex. At least one envelope (18) is capable, in its inflated configuration, to be nested in the other envelope (18) in its retracted configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventors: Richard Maximilien, Marc Legrand
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Publication number: 20130247295Abstract: A washing device for dispensing water in the sanitary field, in particular in a shower or a sink, including an outlet for spraying fluids with a lower throughput rate, as well as a delivery device for increasing the fluid pressure before the spraying. The washing device includes a heating device for heating the water. Atomization is accomplished by way of a fluid jet hitting an obstacle with a high relative speed. Thereby, the obstacle may be a moved or stationary solid body or at least one further fluid jet. Spraying is accomplished by way of the outlet including at least one nozzle set with at least two nozzles, for producing impacting fluid jets and for atomizing the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: CREAHOLIC S.A.Inventors: Elmar Mock, Andre Klopfenstein, Laurent Torriani
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Patent number: 8528126Abstract: An apparatus and/or device for personal hygiene by a person who is confined to a room or bed includes a first clean water storage tank, a second used water storage tank and a basin between the two tanks and wherein the first tank is disposed above the basin and the used water tank is below the basin. The apparatus and device also includes four adjustable legs with casters thereon as well as a frame assembly including upper and lower frame portions. A pair of forwardly extending arms and privacy curtains provides a modicum of privacy. In addition a fluid soap dispenser, soap dish and mirror as well as an electric blow dryer, retractable electric cord and electrical sockets are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Khaled Abdullah M. Al-Mahnna
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Publication number: 20130180043Abstract: A sink includes a basin extending down from a horizontal opening along a substantially constant length and vertical sidewall to a horizontal base. A spout operable to dispense fluid into basin is connected to a faucet valve and a diverter is operably connected to faucet valve. A sidewall sprayer including a spray head is attached to sidewall, a side nozzle of spray head has an unobstructed spray path into basin, spray head is connected to diverter, and diverter is operably disposed between spray head and faucet valve. A hand-held sprayer may be operably connected to diverter operably disposed between hand-held sprayer and faucet valve. A button may be operably connected to a side nozzle valve for controlling water flow to side nozzle. Two or more sidewall sprayers may be attached to sidewall around basin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventor: Jeffrey Lawrence Pickle
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Patent number: 8482409Abstract: An electronic faucet has controller is configured to selectively open and close a valve to provide fluid flow through the valve and a passageway of the faucet. The controller is programmed to monitor a maintenance condition of the electronic faucet and to selectively open and close the valve to generate a fluid flow pattern through the passageway to provide an indication to a user of an existing maintenance condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Joel D Sawaski
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Publication number: 20130145535Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation. The novel optical sensors and the novel optical sensing methods are used, for example, for controlling the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers (including control electronics and valves) require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Natan E. Parsons, Fatih Guler, Kay Herbert, Xiaoxiong Mo, Haiou Wu, Yue Zhang
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Publication number: 20130042404Abstract: A portable hand washing station is provided. The station has a durable carrying case which defines an interior hand washing compartment. The front wall is adapted to include a door to permit hand access into the interior of the hand washing compartment. A lid is connected to the case so that the lid is capable of extending in an upright vertical position. A shelf is connected to the interior surface of the lid. The shelf has a pair of spaced apart valve openings. A pair of liquid dispensing reservoirs is supported on the shelf. Each of the reservoirs includes a top wall with a mouth opening, a bottom wall with a drain opening, and a touch operated flow valve connected to the bottom wall in liquid communication to the bottom wall. The flow valves are adapted to extend in axial alignment a one of the valve openings so that a cleaning or rinsing solution is dispensed into the compartment when the flow valves are deflected by hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventor: Michael J. Littlehorn, SR.
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Patent number: 8296875Abstract: A lavatory system is disclosed to include one or more integrated hand washing stations. Each hand washing station includes a basin, a faucet, a solenoid valve configured to control water flow to the faucet, and a electric hand dryer located adjacent the basin and the faucet so that the user of the washing station may use the faucet and the electric hand dryer without leaving the washing station. The electric hand dryer preferably includes an outlet to direct air across the associated basin so that any water that drips from the user's hands will fall within the basin. A control system may be provided to control activation of the fixtures such as the solenoid valve, the electric hand dryer, and/or soap dispenser. The control system may be configured, for example, to inhibit simultaneous activation of the solenoid valve and the hand dryer. A photovoltaic system may be provided to provide power to one or more of electrical fixtures.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: John M. Loberger, Jason M. Renner, Jeffery S. Jaworski, Mark A. Thielke, Mark A. Meyer, Kevin M. Kohlwey, Douglas Carpiaux, Daniel J. De Lay, Glenn T. Walters, Richard Walters, Jon W. Hauser, II
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Patent number: 8235306Abstract: A purge valve comprising a valve body having a valve inlet and a valve outlet and a water flow passage between the valve inlet and the valve outlet; first valve means adapted to set the valve in open position by opening the water flow passage in response to a user's action; second valve means adapted to hold the valve in open position if and until the water flowing through the water flow passage is below a predetermined temperature; third valve means adapted to automatically set the valve in close position when the water flowing through the water flow passage is at the predetermined temperature; and, fourth valve means adapted to alert the user that the valve has closed and water having the predetermined temperature is available at the valve inlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: Aaron Schneider
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Patent number: 8210442Abstract: A system and method for conserving water in a hot and cold water system collects hot water that is discharged prior to the water reaching a desired temperature. A receptacle is disposed for receipt of cold and hot water from a water system, and a drain line is configured with the receptacle to drain water from the receptacle to a first collection site. A diverter valve is configured in the drain line and operates between a first position wherein water from the receptacle is directed to the first collection site, and a second position wherein water from the receptacle is directed to a branch line. A temperature activated valve is provided, and a second collection site disposed downstream of the temperature activated valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventor: Christopher Sharp Bondura
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Publication number: 20120102638Abstract: An apparatus and/or device for personal hygiene by a person who is confined to a room or bed includes a first clean water storage tank, a second used water storage tank and a basin between the two tanks and wherein the first tank is disposed above the basin and the used water tank is below the basin. The apparatus and device also includes four adjustable legs with casters thereon as well as a frame assembly including upper and lower frame portions. A pair of forwardly extending arms and privacy curtains provides a modicum of privacy. In addition a fluid soap dispenser, soap dish and mirror as well as an electric blow dryer, retractable electric cord and electrical sockets are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Khaled Abdullah M. Al-Mahnna
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Patent number: 8104112Abstract: A portable solar shower includes two detachable water reservoirs. One of the reservoirs may be coupled to a water source and includes a diverter valve regulating the flow and temperature of water spayed by a shower head, and the other reservoir has a port for coupling to the shower head. When the solar shower is not in use, the reservoirs may be separated from one another to form a compact package adapted for storage or transportation.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventors: Jyh-Hsin Tsai, Huai-Ping Wang
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Patent number: 7946055Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, and a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow. At least one slot-like opening communicates with the fan and is arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening is formed between opposing walls which are manufactured from a thermosetting plastics material. By manufacturing the walls of the slot-like opening from a thermosetting plastic material such as melamine, the walls of the slot-like opening can be molded economically instead of machined from metal. The thermosetting plastic material is dimensionally stable when moulded, thermally resistant and impact resistant.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
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Patent number: 7743439Abstract: A portable sink having a hot and cold water faucet connected to an electric water pump and fresh water tank and a wastewater outlet from said sink connected to a wastewater tank and cabinet mounted on wheels having one upper door that has a dipwell attached that is connected to the fresh and waste-water systems and one lower door to access the interior thereof. The dipwell is mounted on the upper door that is rotatable about a vertical access. The dipwell is within the cabinet when the door is closed and outside the cabinet when the door is rotated 90 degrees in a locked open position. One tank for fresh water is mounted in the cabinet and a tank for wastewater is mounted outside the cabinet. There is an electrical connection for powering the water pump and water heater.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Magnolia Carts, Inc.Inventor: Michael Anthony Switzer
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Publication number: 20090265849Abstract: The washbasin contains a lateral front platform and a vertical back platform. A bowl is formed in the front platform and the bowl is laterally portioned into a primary sink and a secondary sink by a ridge running along a front-back direction inside the bowl. The primary and secondary sinks have outlets at the sinks' bottoms, respectively. On a front side of the back platform, a primary faucet and a secondary faucet are provided above the primary and secondary sinks, respectively. In addition, hot-water and cold-water knobs at the two sides of the primary faucet are provided above the primary sink. The back platform has a flat top surface for the placement of various washing-up items such as glasses, tooth brushes, tooth paste, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: CHIN-CHUNG HUANG
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Patent number: 7240379Abstract: A portable sink having a hot and cold water faucet connected to an electric water pump and fresh water tank and a wastewater outlet from said sink connected to a wastewater tank and cabinet mounted on wheels having one upper door that has a dipwell attached that is connected to the fresh and waste-water systems and one lower door to access the interior thereof. The dipwell is mounted on the upper door that is rotatable about a vertical access. The dipwell is within the cabinet when the door is closed and outside the cabinet when the door is rotated 90 degrees in a locked open position. One tank for fresh water is mounted in the cabinet and a tank for wastewater is mounted outside the cabinet. There is an electrical connection for powering the water pump and water heater.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Inventor: Michael Anthony Switzer
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Patent number: 7159252Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Today's Gear, Inc.Inventors: John Underbrink, Peter C. Hill
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Patent number: 6611972Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Spang & CompanyInventors: John Underbrink, Peter C. Hill
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Patent number: 6401274Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Wilbert, Inc.Inventor: Henry F. Brown
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Patent number: 6298502Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Alltrista CorporationInventor: Henry F. Brown
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Patent number: 6253394Abstract: A multi-functional and transportable wash station for use in an industrial facility, the facility having overhead extending pressurized water supply lines and waste water drainage lines. The wash station includes a body with a polygonal shaped base and a superstructure extending upwardly from the base. An inlet supply line extends from the body and is operatively connected to a selected water supply line of the facility. A selected number of both potable and non-potable water supply sources, such as faucet and sink stations, faucet and hose connections, drinking fountains and emergency shower stations are provided at specified locations of the wash station and are in communication with the inlet supply line. An electric power input is provided to the wash station and operates such features as a sewage ejection pump, a water heater and a water chiller.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1997Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Goyette Mechanical Co.Inventors: Dominic T. Goyette, Carl M. Burke
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Patent number: 6173458Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Larry D. Maddux
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Patent number: 5978983Abstract: A portable showering cabinet for use by non-ambulatory, aged, or other persons unable to use conventional showering and hygienic home care facilities, particularly useful for a private home, hospitality industry, residential schools, general and specialized hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and bedside care in a nursing home. The showering cabinet system provides daily hygienic care for disabled, with or without minimal assistance from a caregiver, eliminating the need for a caregiver to help a disabled person enter a shower stall and eliminating the need for a caregiver to perform the showering of the individual. The portable cabinet includes a water supply system that attaches to existing hot and cold water supply cabinets and a manually movable cabinet that has casters, allowing it to be moved easily and quickly along a floor surface to a bedside, and an improved access auxiliary seat to insure safe entrance by the patient into and out of the enclosure from a seated position on the outside of the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Inventors: Carl J. Queen, deceased, Donna Queen, Administratrix
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Patent number: 5945068Abstract: An apparatus and method for sterilizing hands includes a sink containing ozonated water. Water is continually circulated through said sink past an ozone generator which continually injects ozone into the sink. The individual sanitizes his hands by simply immersing his hands in the ozonated water for a period of time effective to destroy germs. Upstream of the sink is a secondary water circulation system which includes a second ozone generator which maintains a constant supply of ozonated water which can be added to the sink when necessary. An infrared sensor can be added to detect when individuals are using the sink and further to determine when make-up water is required. The present invention optionally will include an ozonated air hand drier or an ozonated air applicator for towels. This system is designed to ensure that individuals in, for example, food service operations maintain sanitary conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1996Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Inventor: Daniel A. Ferone
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Patent number: 5924148Abstract: An automatic hand washing and drying machine for automatically washing and drying the hands and, optionally, moisturizing the hands. The machine has an enclosed hand washing chamber wherein the housing has a front wall having first and second openings for receiving therethrough the right and left hands of the user. The first and second openings are covered with a first and second flexible rubber gaskets, respectively. The housing further comprises a sloped top wall made of clear and transparent material to allow the user to visually inspect the hand washing and drying processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Inventor: Stanley E. Flowers, Sr.
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Patent number: 5862540Abstract: A portable kitchen, toilet and shower unit includes a sink bowl (6), a sink tap (8) for the sink bowl, a work top (10), at least one cupboard (12,16) positioned beneath the sink bowl and the work top, at least one water container (18,20) in the cupboard, a portable chemical toilet, first conduit device (22) connecting the water container to the sink tap, a shower hose (24), shower head (26) and a stored shower enclosure (40) to attach to a rear door (46) of the vehicle, second conduit device (28) connecting the water container to the shower hose, and an electrically-operated pump (32) for pumping water from the container to the sink tap and the shower hose.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Inventor: Michael Kuek Sze Chuan
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Patent number: 5813063Abstract: A portable sink (10) includes a housing (12) having a basin (14) movably mounted to the housing. The basin is movable from an inserted position in the housing, to a position extending from the housing. The basin includes an outlet (22) for draining fluids from the basin. When the basin is in the extended position, the outlet form the basin aligns with an inlet (26) to drain a tank (24) in the housing. Thus, in the extended position, fluid in the basin is directed through the outlet into the inlet of the drain tank. When the basin is in the inserted position, the outlet form the basin is remote from the inlet to the drain tank. The portable sink further includes a flexible spigot (78) mounted to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1997Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Inventors: Louis Scott Watkins, Shawn Mathews
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Patent number: 5715549Abstract: Provided is a self-contained water supply system for over-the-road trucks. More specifically, the present invention includes a sink assembly stowable within a cabinet assembly which is capable of providing a self contained supply of water from a supply tank located within the interior of the vehicle. The sink assembly further includes a basin for collecting water and draining the waste water into a drain tank also contained within the vehicle. The sink assembly including the basin and the faucet assembly are disposed within a drawer assembly which is stowable within a cabinet assembly located in the interior of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: David Piontek, Walter Kemmer
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Patent number: 5704078Abstract: A portable sink is particularly adapted for use in a portable toilet and includes a cabinet in which a conventional five gallon bottle of water can be retained. The sink is designed to drain into the portable toilet, and a supply of deodorizing soap operates to both clean a user's hands and deodorize the entire portable toilet assembly. Suction cups are provided on rear and bottom surfaces of the sink to facilitate its attachment to the plastic housing of the portable toilet, and adjustable brackets mounted on magnetic supports allow the brackets to be positioned to fit virtually any manufactured shape of water bottle.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1996Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Inventor: Velma Chandler
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Patent number: 5702115Abstract: A utility cart for facilitating patient care and supporting patient care material is described. The cart includes a frame, plural wheels on the frame, and plural walls mounted on the frame forming two spaced vertical support members defining at least one storage area which may be accessed via a hingedly mounted wall. At least one shelf is mounted between the support members and is bi-directionally extendable on either side of the cart. A bi-directionally extendable drawer, is similarly mounted adjacent the shelves. A sink is provided on the frame, and a console on the cart adjacent the sink includes plural faucets operatively connected to storage tanks for supplying water, soap, and/or moisturizer. Photo-sensitive switches on the console adjacent the faucets enable no-contact dispensing of various liquids. The console also includes plural information-conveying gauges.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1997Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Inventor: L. Frank Pool
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Patent number: 5687434Abstract: A portable wash station, comprising an outer water tank, a flexible inner water tank secured within the outer tank, and a sink basin affixed atop the outer tank including at least one sink, one water faucet for dispensing water from the outer tank and one drain for draining water from the sink into the inner tank. The flexible inner tank has an associated volume that expands as the water is dispensed from the outer tank and into the flexible inner tank, that contracts as the water is removed therefrom, and that is subjected to minimal hydraulic pressure from the water dispensed therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: PolyJohn Enterprises CorporationInventor: Richard Leach Tagg
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Patent number: 5465438Abstract: A mobile nursing home unit is formed by an upright cabinet containing an assembly of nursing facilities including a sink and a superposed gray water tank and fresh water reservoir selectively supplying water to and draining from the sink into the gray water tank. Miscelleanous washcloths, soaps, lotions, towels and other desired small items are temporarily stored on the cabinet top wall and maintained thereon during mobile movement of the cabinet by a kitchen rail extending along adjacent edge limits of the top wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1995Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Inventors: Thomas Allman, Cathy A. Lee
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Patent number: 5301376Abstract: A portable sink arranged for ease of transport and storage includes a central housing having respective lower and upper housings positioned on opposed sides of the central housing, wherein the upper housing includes a fluid reservoir structure arranged for orthogonal orientation relative to the central housing, with a faucet member permitting fluid flow therethrough upon pivoting of the faucet relative to a floor cavity within the upper housing floor. The lower housing includes an upper housing reservoir in communication with a sink within the central housing for storage and subsequent disposal of fluid within the lower housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1993Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Inventor: Norbert G. Herbert
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Patent number: 5287570Abstract: A control system for water faucets comprises an on-off control switch located at a sink and actuated by pressure applied and released by the body of the user. When the body of the user pushes forward towards the sink, the switch will be depressed and the water faucets will turn on. When the user backs away from the sink, the switch will be released and close off the flow of water. An overflow reservoir is provided to collect cold water run off prior to the time when hot water makes its way through the water pipes, and a temperature sensor switch and/or alarm controls either an automatic or manual change over from hot to cold water. In addition, a microprocessor and key board control various water delivery functions such as volume and temperature. The control system reduces leakage and saves water which would otherwise be lost due to running the hot water until it becomes heated to the desired temperature.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1992Date of Patent: February 22, 1994Inventors: Donald A. Peterson, Bryan J. Broussard
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Patent number: 4884725Abstract: Disclosed is a water dispensing system for an aircraft wherein hot and cold water supplied to a faucet disposed above a washbasin in a controlled manner including solenoid valves for both the hot and cold water. Two manually operated switches are employed to energize, respectively, the hot and cold solenoid valves. Two different timing cycles are employed. In one timing cycle, when one switch is actuated and then the other switch is actuated within a predetermined time period, both solenoid valves will be turned on to provide approximately equal volumes of water to the faucet for a predetermined time period. In another timing cycle, when one switch is actuated and the other switch is actuated within a predetermined time period, the solenoid valve means energized by the first switch will be turned off and the second solenoid valve will be turned on for a predetermined time period.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Inventors: Munir J. Ahad, Sven A. Pettersson
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Patent number: 4765003Abstract: A portable hands-free wash stand characterized by upper and lower foot pedals on its ladder-shaped bottom block for controlling water pump to pump up clean water to feed pipe for wash, and comprising a control switch for the selection of warm water and cool water, wherein waste water is collected in waste water storage tank; a low water level indicating lamp turns on when clean water of clean water storage tank been used up so as to advise people to move the present wash stand to a specific location for filling clean water and draining off waste water.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1987Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Inventor: Chen-Hsiung Chang
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Patent number: 4336619Abstract: A hand washing and drying device having a recessed bowl defining a hand washing and drying space. Drying structure is provided including an air moving device which is mounted to the bowl. The air moving structure further includes an outlet opening to within the drying space defined by the recessed bowl to provide an improved utilization of the drying air provided by the air moving structure. The hand washing and drying device also includes a water tank mounted to the bowl. The device may include a housing removably enclosing the bowl and components carried thereby. A wall hanger may be provided for removably mounting the housing in providing a wall-mounted installation of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1979Date of Patent: June 29, 1982Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Lester H. Hinkel, Robert M. Chandler
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Patent number: 4231123Abstract: This invention relates to water basins and valves and valve controls therefore. The basin has interior water supply and overflow lines communicating with the interior peripheral surface and is provided with valves and push button controls to control the flow of water into and out of the basin.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1978Date of Patent: November 4, 1980Inventor: Yao-Hui Cheng