Lavatory system
US8296875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K2005/1218
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lavatory system is disclosed to include one or more integrated hand washing stations. Each hand washing station includes a basin, a faucet, a solenoid valve configured to control water flow to the faucet, and a electric hand dryer located adjacent the basin and the faucet so that the user of the washing station may use the faucet and the electric hand dryer without leaving the washing station. The electric hand dryer preferably includes an outlet to direct air across the associated basin so that any water that drips from the user's hands will fall within the basin. A control system may be provided to control activation of the fixtures such as the solenoid valve, the electric hand dryer, and/or soap dispenser. The control system may be configured, for example, to inhibit simultaneous activation of the solenoid valve and the hand dryer. A photovoltaic system may be provided to provide power to one or more of electrical fixtures.
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