Steam shield with condensate flow control
US5435020A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2033/068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A steam shield for controlling the flow of steam and condensate in the vicinity of a steam head. The steam shield has a generally flat portion with a hole of appropriate size and shape to accommodate a steam head, an inner lip portion formed around the flat portion, and an outer lip portion formed around the inner lip portion. The inner lip portion incorporates a reservoir for retaining condensate. The outer lip portion incorporates a surface with a drip barrier rail for directing the flow of condensate away from the wall upon which the steam shield is disposed.
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