Device for spraying an enclosure triggered by inclination of a rotatable lid
US10385560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2210/168
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for spraying an enclosure is provided, in particular, a device to spray a toilet bowl. The device for automatically spraying an enclosure closable by a rotatable lid, wherein the device is attachable to the lid, comprises a spraying mechanism suitable for repeatedly spraying individual doses of a cleaning liquid into the interior volume of the enclosure; and an electronic control system which includes a tilt sensor; wherein the control system is configured to detect the orientation of the device, and wherein the electronic control system is programmed to perform steps that allow enhancing the safety and/or reliability of the operation of the device. A method for operating the device is also provided.
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