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Hand dryer

US10006711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2013
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D46/4236
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a hand dryer for drying a user's hands by means of an airflow discharged through an air outlet on the hand dryer. The airflow is generated by a motor-driven fan unit. The hand dryer comprises a plurality of air intakes, the air intakes being connected to the fan unit to form a plurality of parallel air-intake paths. Each air intake path is provided with a separate air-filter. The air-filters may be replaceable for individual replacement as required.

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