Soap dispenser having reward program
US6542568B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K5/1217
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for rewarding and encouraging compliance with a predetermined personal hygiene standard in a hygiene compliance program. The system comprises a fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser includes an actuator. A sensor is connected to the actuator. A processor in electrical communication with the sensor. The processor is configured to increment a count when the sensor is actuated, relate the count to the identification code, and compare the count to a predetermined number.
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