Self-cleaning hand washer
US5972126A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C2201/90
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for a person to wash their hands using a hand washing apparatus comprising a hand washing bowl having an interior and a cover which are reconfigurable between a hand washing position in which the person can wash their hands and an inactive position, a controller for reconfigurating the bowl between the hand washing position and the inactive position; and, a dispenser for dispensing water and a cleaner over the person's hands, the method comprising the steps of actuating the controller to rotate the bowl and the cover about an axis to the hand washing position; dispensing water and soap over the person's hands; and, dispensing water to rinse the person's hands.
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