Abstract: A container for a soap bar is provided which container is formed of first and second mating sections which are hollowed to form a soap-bar-receiving chamber when the sections are mated. The chamber recess in the first section is formed so as to control the position of the soap bar therein to control the contact area of a wet soap bar with the walls of the chamber in the first section so as to minimize sticking of the soap bar to the chamber walls and to facilitate air flow through the chamber. An opening is provided in the first section to permit the soap bar to be pushed out therefrom with a users fingers and to, in conjunction with an opening in the upper section, further facilitate air flow through the container for soap bar drying. A lip or other suitable element may be provided to prevent water drippage from the openings or the openings may be otherwise designed to inhibit water from flowing therethrough.

Abstract: A water appliance of a modular construction including a basin module having attachable wing modules, a cabinetry module having cabinet doors to match surrounding kitchen cabinetry or appliances, a utility module for containing water, electrical, and electronic conduits from counter level down to below the basins, a garbage disposer module flow connected to drains of the basin and pre-piped for drainage, and a control module connected to a top of the utility module and quickly connectable to water, electrical, and electronic conduits from the utility module. The control module provides a light for the basin area as well as water dispensing conduits which can be precisely electronically controlled for water delivery, flow rate, quantity, temperature, CO.sub.2 content, purity level, detergent level, etc. A hand held brush extending from the controller module by a flexible hose can be provided and its controls applied onto the control panel of the controller module.

Abstract: A multifunctional water-resistant bathroom fixture is provided for multiple utilitarian applications in the bathroom including use as a water-resistant bathroom soap holder and bathroom tissue dispenser for coordinating the bathroom shower area. The multifunctional bathroom fixture includes a wall mounting bracket or frame for carrying a pivotal sloping cover and a water-resistant closure device disposed between the sloping cover and wall mounting frame. The wall mounting frame may include sloping sides conforming to the configuration of the sloping cover to provide a soap dish or bathroom tissue closure that is resistant to water and adaptable to a wide variety of applications in the home.

Abstract: A sink disinfecting apparatus consisting of a dual compartment container having a water reservoir in one half and a disinfectant reservoir in the other half. The heated water reservoir is connected to the house cold water supply and discharges to a venturi which aspirates disinfectant from the disinfectant reservoir which then discharges through a valve to a disinfectant tray holding a sponge or other type of cleaning pad. A mixture of water and disinfectant is discharged to the tray by operating a push button valve.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A wash station comprises a sink and a water dispensing faucet operably associated with the sink for selectively dispensing water thereto. A first sensor is operably associated with the sink for determining the presence of a user. An electrically operated valve is in flow communication with the faucet for causing water to be selectively supplied thereto and operably associated with the first sensor for being actuated thereby. A soap dispensing faucet is operably associated with the sink for selecting dispensing soap. A second sensor is operably associated with the soap dispensing faucet for determining the presence of a user in operable association with the soap dispensing faucet. A pump is in operable association with a soap supply, in fluid communication with the soap dispensing faucet, and in operable connection with the second sensor for causing soap to be selectively supplied to the soap dispensing faucet upon detection of a user by the second sensor.

Abstract: Hand sanitizing apparatus for use in combination with existing wash basins having a water supply. A person's hands are washed and dried while held at a sensed position below the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing adapted to be supported a given height above the wash basin, and a soap/water spray head fixed inside the housing to direct soap and water toward the person's hands. Hot and cold water lines extend between the wash basin water supply and a solenoid valve in the housing, to communicate warm rinse water from the valve when opened to the spray head of the apparatus. A soap reservoir and pump are arranged inside the housing to communicate liquified soap to the spray head. An air dryer unit fixed inside the housing serves to dry the hands after wetting by the soap and water sprays.

Abstract: A combination hand sink and trash receptacle comprises a hand sink having a horizontal support surface and a wash basin downwardly extending from the support surface. A fixed trash skirt is positioned around the wash basin, and the skirt is secured to the underside of the horizontal support surface. The trash skirt has a front face with a trash opening therein, and a movable trash receptacle is mounted directly under the trash skirt. A horizontal sliding connection between the fixed trash skirt and the movable trash receptacle includes horizontal side flanges on the trash receptacle and horizontal side channels on the trash skirt constructed and arranged to slidingly receive the side flanges on the trash receptacle.

Abstract: A laundry basin that includes a laundry basin body having a plurality of walls secured to a base and a plurality of legs secured to the body. A towel rack, a removable shelf and a removable soap dish are secured to the laundry basin body. The shelf includes a support member having brackets extending upwardly therefrom. The brackets define recesses that are adapted to receive portions of the laundry basin body. The soap dish includes a three-sided structure secured to a perforated bottom wall that defines an open side wall at an open top. The open side wall is positioned adjacent a laundry basin side wall to define an open topped receptacle adapted to receive a bottle of liquid soap. The towel rack is pivotally secured to the laundry basin body.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A soap dish is provided in which the bottom of the dish is impervious and slopes downwardly at an angle of at least 3.degree. to a front drainage discharge zone, having a lip extending downwardly below the support plane of the dish so that, in use, it extends into a sink, basin or bath. Soap support formations, conveniently rearwardly extending ribs, extend upwardly from the bottom and define at the upper ends a soap support plane inclined rearwardly towards the rear wall and spaced upwardly from the bottom. The rear wall has forwardly projecting stops, conveniently formed as extensions of soap supporting ribs to prevent direct contact between a cake of soap and the rear wall.

Abstract: A multifunctional water-resistant bathroom fixture is provided for multiple utilitarian applications in the bathroom including use as a water-resistant bathroom soap holder and bathroom tissue dispenser for coordinating the bathroom shower area. The multifunctional bathroom fixture includes a wall mounting bracket or frame for carrying a pivotal sloping cover and a water-resistant closure device disposed between the sloping cover and wall mounting frame. The wall mounting frame may include sloping sides conforming to the configuration of the sloping cover to provide a soap dish or bathroom tissue closure that is resistant to water and adaptable to a wide variety of applications in the home.

Abstract: A wash station comprises a sink and a faucet. A source of water and a source of soap are provided. An electrically operated valve is interposed between the water source and the faucet for selectively supplying water thereto, and a pump and valve are interposed between the soap source and the faucet for selectively supplying soap thereto. An electrically operated roll towel dispenser is disposed proximate the sink. A first infrared sensor is operably associated with the sink for determining the presence of a user. A control mechanism is operatively associated with the valves, the pump, the roll towel dispenser and the sensor for causing water and soap to be selectively supplied to the faucet and for thereafter causing a length of roll towel to be dispensed.

Abstract: A liquid soap supplying device of the present invention includes a tank for storing liquid soap, a discharging nozzle communicating with the tank through a pipe, a liquid soap supplying device for supplying liquid soap in the tank to the discharging nozzle, an air supplying device communicating with the discharging nozzle through a pipe and a mixing chamber for liquid soap and air arranged in the discharging port of the discharging nozzle. The liquid soap and air supplied under operation of each of the supplying devices are mixed and agitated in the mixing chamber so as to discharge the bubbled liquid soap. A pressuring device communicates with the air accumulation part at an inner upper part in the tank. An air feeding pipe is connected to the air accumulation part, and the liquid soap and air in the tank are fed to the discharging nozzle under an operation of the pressurizing device.

Abstract: A portable hand washing and drying equipment unit comprises a housing having a front hand receiving opening communicating with a central hand compartment. Adjacently above the hand compartment is an upper compartment having a cleansing liquid reservoir with a valve-controlled flow tube for selectively delivering cleansing liquid from the reservoir to the hand compartment, and an electrically powered fan for providing a flow of hand drying air within the hand compartment. The reservoir and fan are supported by a shelf which is slidable into and out of the housing to enable access to such elements. Adjacently below the hand compartment is a lower compartment having a removable waste liquid receptacle therein for temporarily storing used cleansing liquid.

Abstract: A soap bar holder that is suitable for use in a shower stall, tub or by a sink is disclosed. The soap bar holder comprises an enclosure (11) with an opening (24) sized to accommodate a bar of soap (48) defined by two side walls (12,16) and a back wall (19). A lid (25) pivotally attaches to the enclosure and covers the opening with a gasketed, water tight seal when the soap is not in use. The lid is spring (31) loaded to provide for easy access to the soap by pressing a release button (35). Also, the enclosure slidably and removably engages with a mounting plate (36) for easy access to the enclosure for cleaning.

Abstract: A portable wash basin stand for use outdoors that uses a common garden hose as a water connection between the stand and the nearest plumbing. The stand has a circular weighted base and four upright posts that support a sink. Arrayed on the upright posts are a number of bayonet mounts that can be used to support a variety of accessories including a garden umbrella, a paper towel dispenser, a paper cup dispenser, a soap dispenser, a working shelf and other useful accessories.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A bar soap receptacle composed of one element, culminating in a multiple purpose platform; having propitious draining placement features, bar soap enhance drying features, and an aesthetically pleasing likeness of a horse's saddle.

Abstract: A combined sink strainer and scrub brush unit (10) with or without a sink stopper disc (14) is provided which seats into a garbage disposal inlet (31) depending from a sink bottom (30a). A horizontal strainer base (11) has a series of drain apertures (17) therein and a series of spaced brush elements (12) either molded with the base (11) or attached to the base and depending from the base (11). A handle (15) is attached to the base (11) for manual removal of the unit (10) from the disposal inlet (31) and for hand-manipulating the unit (10) to scrape/scrub foodstuff and other debris from dish plates, cooking pots, and sink surfaces into the sink (30) and disposal inlet (31). A rubber stopper disc (14) is mounted on top of base (11) for rotational and sliding movement thereon. Radial drain holes (18) in the disc (14) are alignable with the base drain apertures (17) in a drain "open" position and are offset therefrom in a drain "closed" sealing position.

Abstract: A soap container including a support plate having a plurality of drain apertures and a plurality of flexible, soft ribs, and a plurality air apertures disposed in the wall of a base thereof, whereby the wet soap disposed within the soap container can be effectively dried and maintained without any damage.

Abstract: A hand sanitizing wash station including a sink, a soap dispenser located above the sink for supplying soap, a water dispensing faucet located above the sink operated by a solenoid valve, a hot-air dryer located above the sink for supplying hot-air, a first infrared sensor for detecting the proximity of a user, the first sensor being operatively connected to the soap dispenser and the solenoid valve to activate the soap dispenser and the solenoid valve upon detecting the presence of a user, and a second infrared sensor for detecting the presence of a user, the second sensor being operatively connected to the solenoid valve and the hot-air dryer such that the second sensor will deactivate the solenoid valve and will activate the hot-air dryer.

Abstract: A cabinet structure includes side walls, a floor, and a rear wall, and a top wall mounting a concave sink therewithin. The sink is operative through a manually operative pump and an underlying reservoir to direct fluid into the sink, with a drain associated with the sink directed into a further reservoir. A cylindrical cavity contains a series of nested cylindrical cups therewithin mounted for access in an inverted configuration. A modification of the invention includes a rear plate directed upwardly of a rear wall mounting a further reservoir, wherein the further reservoir includes a serpentine conduit, with the serpentine conduit directing metered fluid onto a simulated toothbrush member to effect oscillation of the toothbrush member, whererin the toothbrush member is biased by a spring to effect oscillation of the toothbrush upon fluid directed upon the toothbrush head.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a concealed snap-on fixture for load bearing bathroom fittings such as soap holders and bathroom shelves. The fixture is a base plate (1) having upper outwardly curved surfaces (6) and lower downwardly directed ridges (7) which respectively engage corresponding parts (13, 14) in the bathroom fitting (2). The corresponding parts are an upper rearwardly directed curved surface (13) and a lower resiliently deformable protrusion (14).

Abstract: A personal hygiene device for cleaning the hands or feet has an outer enclosure of generally donut-like shape which forms an open ended cavity for receiving a user's hand or foot. The innermost surfaces of the enclosure which face inwardly into the cavity are covered with bristles. The enclosure has an internal reservoir within its walls for containing a suitable detergent or soap solution, and one or more outlet openings in the innermost surfaces of the enclosure are connected to the reservoir. A pump mechanism allows the user to pump fluid from the reservoir to the outlet openings, so that the user can move their hand or foot back and forth over the bristles to work up a cleansing lather.

Abstract: A foot scrubbing apparatus is arranged as a compressible housing formed with a rigid floor, including a matrix of suction cups thereon. The housing includes a first top wall oriented at an obtuse angle relative to a second top wall. The first top wall includes a matrix of bristles and the second top wall includes a replaceable sponge member directed therethrough, with the second top wall including a lid member hingedly mounted relative to the second top wall formed with an opening to secure a flange portion of the sponge head to the second top wall. Compression of the housing projects cleaning fluid and/or a lotion compound through communicating apertures in the first and second top walls relative to an interior portion or cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A soap dish construction including a planar rear wall with an integral floor and generally S-shaped sides, each of the sides includes a forward portion directed interiorly of a rear portion wherein the forward portion projects beyond and below the floor. The floor includes a tapered upper surface to direct fluid directed up to the upper surface towards the forward portion of the side walls defining a trough including a trough floor. The trough floor angulates forwardly and downwardly relative to the inclined upper surface of the floor and is generally coextensively arranged therewith. The upper surface of the floor includes a plurality of spaced ribs defined by a predetermined spacing therebetween. A modified construction of the invention includes a tool receivable within a slot within the dish construction where a tool is defined by a first leg of a width substantially equal to the predetermined spacing between the upstanding ribs.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for dispensing liquid soap into or adjacent to a water stream emitted from a primary shower head mounted to a water line of a selected size. The apparatus has an auxiliary shower head from which a branch line extends of a size smaller than the water line size. It also has a mount for mounting the auxiliary shower head adjacent to the primary shower head with the branch line in fluid communication with the water line. A liquid soap reservoir is mounted in valved fluid communication with the auxiliary shower head.

Abstract: A sanitizing station suitable for use in institutional kitchens and the like includes a plumbing cabinet, a sink mounted on top of the cabinet and a spray manifold for spraying a sanitizing solution mounted above the sink. The solution is a mixture of water and a sanitizing chemical. A pump is used to inject the sanitizing chemical into a water pipe that is connected to the spray manifold. Tubing connects an outlet of this pump to the pipe. An infrared proximity switch mounted above the sink operates both the pump and a solenoid valve located in the water pipe for a preset period of time upon placement of the user's hands at a predetermined location above or in the sink. A covering hood can be mounted above the sink and it can provide support for the spray manifold and the switch.

Abstract: A vacuum actuated chemical dispenser. The dispenser includes a chemical chamber and a vacuum chamber. The dispenser further includes a chemical chamber piston and a vacuum chamber piston located and movable within their respective chambers. A coil spring associated with the pistons returns the pistons to a pre-vacuum actuated position. The pistons are adjustable in order to adjust the measured amount of chemical to be dispensed from the chemical chamber.

Abstract: Water fittings for rinsing tables or the like include a hose pipe which is provided with a hose fiting having a casing which accommodates in downstream direction a shut-off valve for controlling the water flow and a fast coupling for providing a connection of the hose fitting with a hand appliance.

Abstract: A utility sink with pull-through rollers is provided, having removable and repositionable compression surfaces which improve safety and efficiency in the mop wringing state of cleaning floor surfaces. A basin confines and saves cleaning liquids to soak the mops, and has snap pivot retainers that position pull-though rollers so the user's thrust may be downward or away from his body while he stands in a safe and secure stance.

Abstract: A cover for a bathtub/shower soap-holding fixture comprising a shield which wraps around the exterior of the soap-holding fixture and attaches to and rotates about the U-shaped handle of the soap-holding fixture. The invention further comprises a plug which is inserted into the top open space between the U-shaped handle and the wall portion of the fixture. The shield and plug combination prevent water spray from entering the soap dish fixture during a bath or shower, thus preserving soap contained in the soap tray.

Abstract: A cover for a bathtub/shower soap-holding fixture comprising a shield which wraps around the exterior of the soap-holding fixture and attaches to and rotates about the U-shaped handle of the soap-holding fixture. The invention further comprises a plug which is inserted into the top open space between the U-shaped handle and the wall portion of the fixture. The shield and plug combination prevent water spray from entering the soap dish fixture during a bath or shower, thus preserving soap contained in the soap tray.

Abstract: A valve for interrupting the flow of water between a source and a showerhead wherein the valve includes a soap dish moveable from a closed to an open, soap retrieving position, the soap dish being attached to the valve whereby movement of the soap dish to the closed position permits flow of water through the valve to the showerhead, and movement of the soap dish to an open, soap retrieving position closes the valve interrupting water flow to the showerhead. Soap is therefore accessible only when the water flow is interrupted.

Abstract: The specification describes a device which may be attached to a soap dish or tray of the type which is installed adjacent bath tubs or in shower stalls. The device when installed prevents bars of soap from sliding off the tray or dish while permitting the normal drainage of water.

Abstract: A portable beauty basin vanity for use in any location having a deck, side walls and end walls so as to form a cup-shaped body. The deck surface is equipped with a centrally located basin having a drain therethrough and equipped with a stopper means to selectively retain water within the basin or allow the operator to empty used wash water and refill the basin as desired. The deck surface is further equipped with various recesses to store and dispense various creams, lotions, soaps and washcloths. A detachable water spray apparatus is also provided having a spray head attachment and a tube means detachably secured at the other end to a water source. The spray head has means to control the flow of water and is detachably secured to the deck portion in close proximity to the basin by any suitable attachment means whereby the operator may dispense water in any direction as desired.

Abstract: A valve for interrupting the flow of water between a source and a showerhead wherein the valve includes a soap dish moveable from a closed to an open, soap retrieving position, the soap dish being attached to the valve whereby movement of the soap dish to the closed position permits flow of water through the valve to the showerhead, and movement of the soap dish to an open, soap retrieving position closes the valve interrupting water flow to the showerhead. Soap is therefore only accessible when the water flow is interrupted.

Abstract: This invention relates to portable wash stands, and in one embodiment comprises a base member with an upright support affixed to it and a basin support affixed to the top of the upright. The basin support comprises a semi-circular, upward facing member to the topmost ends of which is rotatably affixed a circular basin support. Means are provided to retainably position the circular basin support with respect to the semi-circular member. By this means, the basin support ring may be rotated into a co-planar orientation with respect to the semi-circular member for compact storage, or with the plane of the ring at right angles to the plane of the semi-circular member to support a circular wash basin with its center at the line of the axis of the upright.

Abstract: A sanitary handwashing apparatus includes a housing having walls defining a chamber and having a front opening through which the hands of a user can be inserted into the chamber; a washbasin located in the housing and including a drain at the bottom for removing used water; a hot-air dryer located in an upper wall of the housing above the washbasin for supplying hot-air into the chamber; a water supply nozzle located in the upper wall of the housing above the washbasin for supplying water into the chamber; a soap dispenser located in the housing above the washbasin for supplying soap into the chamber; and a discharge opening in the back wall of the housing which defines the chamber for discharging hot-air supplied to the chamber by the hot-air dryer and for supplying the discharged air to the hot-air dryer.

Abstract: A shower device attachable by suction cups to a wall, such as adjacent a bath tub; the device including a panel supporting a row of adjustable shower heads to each of which water is supplied that is selectively mixed with diluted soap from a soap dispenser mounted on the panel, a pulsator being selectively used to pulsate the sprayed water, and a flexible hose from the device for connection to a water supply faucet valve.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A soap dish liner is inserted with snap-type engagement into a bathroom fixture soap dish recess which is integrally built into a bathroom wall that is located adjacent to a bathtub and/or shower area. The liner has wall portions which shield the soap in its interior soap compartment from water, thereby preventing soap dissolution.

Abstract: A hand washing and drying apparatus having automatic means for providing hand washing material and hand drying air. The hand washing and drying operation is effected within a space defined by a bowl. The bowl may be recessed within the apparatus to facilitate an efficient use of warm water and warm air during the hand washing and drying operation. The hand drying air outlet may be mounted to the bowl for delivering the hand drying air directly thereinto. Similarly, a means for delivering hand washing material in the form of water may be mounted directly to the bowl. The automatic controls may include manually operable portions adapted to be manipulated by the user without substantially removing his hands from the bowl space. A soap dispenser may be mounted in the device adjacent the bowl space. The bowl may be provided with an upper arm extending at a forward angle for facilitated hand washing and drying.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for facilitating the washing of a person's hands to achieve surgical cleanliness in a simple, effective manner. A transparent hollow sphere has a pair of hand openings formed in it, with a pair of pulsating water jet spray heads mounted on the sphere to direct intersecting sprays of water onto a person's hands placed through the hand openings in the sphere. One spray head is mounted in substantially the same horizontal plane as the hand openings, and between them, and the other spray head is mounted in substantially the same vertical plane as the one spray head, about 60.degree. to 135.degree. around the circumference of the sphere with respect to the one spray head. By operating a foot pedal, water is delivered under pressure to the spray heads which pulse the water onto the person's hands, the water then draining through an opening in the bottom of the sphere to be sewered. A soap dispenser may be provided within the sphere.