Hand dryer with point of ingress dependent air delay and filter sensor
US10172498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2210/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lavatory system includes a hand dryer with at least a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor to detect an object for drying. A controller is communicatively linked to the first and second proximity sensors. The controller activates a drying operation after a first delay period if the first proximity sensor first detects the object for drying and activates a drying operation after a second delay period if the second proximity sensor first detects the object for drying. A filter flow sensor may also be provided to ensure proper filtering of the dryer's air.
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