| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 004638000 | Combined | 28 |
| 20080271239 | MULTI-FUNCTION SINK WITH CENTRIFUGAL FOOD DRYER AND DRAIN - A multi-function sink includes a basin, a motor and a colander. Advantageously, the basin is supported by a frame, which frame is sized and shaped to fit into a corresponding aperture in a counter. Wet food is placed into the colander and the colander is placed into the basin. A sink-based coupler mates with a colander-based coupler. The user activates the motor, thereby causing the motor to rotate the colander and centrifugally dry the food. The building-in of the multi-function sink into a counter provides advantages over stand-alone centrifugal food driers in that the location of the food drier is readily known and, in those embodiments that include a faucet assembly, a ready supply of water is available for washing the food before centrifugally drying the food. Further advantageously, when the colander is removed, the multi-function sink may be used as a simple basin having a drain. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080313803 | RETAINING DEVICE FOR RETAINING A BUILT-IN APPLIANCE ON A WORKTOP - In order to provide a retaining device for retaining a built-in appliance, in particular a built-in sink unit, on a worktop, comprising at least one appliance-side retaining element, at least one worktop-side retaining element and at least one tensioning element for bracing the worktop-side retaining element and the appliance-side retaining element relative to one another, wherein the tensioning element comprises a threaded portion, a retaining portion and a reduced-diameter portion, which is disposed between the threaded portion and the retaining portion and the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the retaining portion, and wherein the appliance-side retaining element has at least one through-opening, through which in the fitted state of the retaining device the reduced-diameter portion of the tensioning element extends, that enables reliable mounting of the built-in appliance on the worktop and does not spoil the appearance of the built-in appliance, it is proposed that the appliance-side retaining element has a fastening region, by which the appliance-side retaining element in the fitted state of the retaining device can be positioned against an edge region of the built-in appliance. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090113618 | PORTABLE WASH BASIN CART AND DISPOSABLE PERSONAL WASH BASIN - A wheeled cart is configured to removably carry a patient's personal wash basin. The cart includes a lid that covers the personal wash basin when the cart is moved from a bathroom to the patient so that liquid in the wash basin cannot splash out onto the floor if the cart strikes an obstruction. A flexible tube is provided for filling the basin from a sink. A drain pipe is provided to empty the wash basin without the need to lift the wash basin. A disposable thin personal wash basin having a funnel-shaped outlet may be used with the cart to minimize potential contamination. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090172876 | Pedestal sink towel holder, and towel holding method - A towel holder is removably outfitted upon a pedestal style sink for presenting both items to a user at a single station. The holder is formed from a single rod member uniquely bent to effect a three-dimensional structure having C-shaped lateral supports and a C-shaped central support. The lateral supports each have a free rod end, a lateral support end portion, and a rim-traversing-engaging portion. The central support has opposed central support end portions and a towel-support portion. The central and lateral support end portions integrally form opposed sink-engaging junctions. The free rod ends, rim-traversing-engaging portions, and sink-engaging junctions engage the sink, and the inherent weight of the rod member aligns the towel support portion relative to a sink rim. The towel support portion of the towel holder may thus bear a towel in adjacency to the pedestal sink. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110119825 | Apparatus and Method for Encouraging Hand Washing - A device to encourage hand washing which provides visual feedback to a user who can control a video game, blow bubbles, or view other visual feedback device while washing their hands. The device in one mode features at least one controller configured to operate when wet or continually doused with water while the user is washing their hands. The user may view a video or other means for visual interaction while washing their hands, and control a portion of the display with the controller. A video game or the like may thus be played by washing their hands thereby providing user encouragement to wash their hands. In a hand powered mode of the device, a compressible shell is employed to blow bubbles while squeezed and concurrently washing the user's hands. The controller or the shell may be employed with components providing a dermabrasive action against the palm of the user. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110271441 | Lavatory System with Hand Dryer - A lavatory system including a countertop and a first hand washing station is provided. The first hand washing station includes a basin supported by the countertop and a faucet supported by the countertop. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer including a housing supported by the countertop. The housing defines a cavity in which a user's hands are inserted during drying, and a motor configured to generate blown air which is supplied to the cavity. The housing is located such that the user's hands may be inserted into the cavity without the user leaving the first hand washing station. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120186011 | APPARATUS FOR WASHING AND DRYING HANDS - Apparatus for washing and drying hands including a generally horizontal chamber having a defining wall, a central axis, an open end with an inwardly curved peripheral lip, a closed end, a top micro-spray nozzle arranged in the wall above the central axis, two side micro-spray nozzles arranged in the wall on opposed sides of the central axis, an air inlet arranged in the wall above the central axis, an air outlet arranged in the wall below the central axis, and two side air ducts exteriorly surrounding the wall to connect the air inlet to the air outlet, wherein in use liquid is sprayed from the top and side micro-spray nozzles to collectively establish a liquid curtain of micro-sprays across the central axis of the chamber, and air circulates within the chamber and recirculates around the chamber from the air outlet to the air inlet. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120210509 | HAND DRYING DEVICE AND WASHING STAND FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A hand-drying device is provided for an aircraft, which can be integrated into a washing stand, so that the hand washing and hand drying process can be performed within the washbasin of the washing stand. Corresponding sensors make this process contactless. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120266377 | RACK SYSTEM FOR A SINK - A rack system for use with a kitchen sink is disclosed. The rack system comprises a support structure configured to span between opposite sides of the sink, a soaker receptacle provided at a first portion of the support structure and a substantially horizontal support surface provided at a second portion of the support structure. The soaker receptacle is configured to retain a liquid used for soaking at least one utensil. The support structure is configured to support the soaker receptacle such that a bottom portion of the soaker receptacle is offset from a bottom wall of the sink. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120291195 | FIXTURE FOR A SINK - A dual-purpose fixture for a sink or wash basin, incorporating both a water tap and a hand dryer. The water tap has a spout arranged to project over the basin of the sink, and the hand dryer incorporates two or more hand-dryer nozzles—at least one for each of a user's hands. The left-hand nozzle is located on the left-hand side of the spout and the right-hand nozzle is located on the right-hand side of the spout, specifically so that the spout acts as a dividing partition between the two hand-dryer nozzles. This encourages correct usage of the hand-dryer. The fixture may be fitted to a sink or wall-mounted above the sink. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130152301 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A hand washing station has a receptacle with a raised or domed portion, a fluid dispenser for dispensing a relatively hot fluid, a drain for draining fluid from the receptacle, and a cooling jacket for conveying a relatively cold fluid beneath the raised portion of the receptacle. The raised portion of the receptacle forms part of a heat exchanger for transferring heat from the relatively hot fluid within the receptacle to the relatively cold fluid within the cooling jacket. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130152302 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A receptacle of a hand washing station includes a heat exchanger having an external surface for thermally contacting a relatively hot fluid and an internal surface for thermally contacting a relatively cold fluid. The external surface of the heat exchanger forms at least part of the external surface of the receptacle. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130152303 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A hand washing station has a fluid dispenser for dispensing a relatively hot fluid into a receptacle having a drain. The fluid dispenser is arranged to dispense fluid on to a heat exchanger located above the drain. A relatively cold fluid is conveyed adjacent or over an internal surface of the heat exchanger. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20140033426 | Basinless Sink and Method - A basinless sink is provided having a top with a substantially flat upper surface to receive a liquid. The top may have a first end and distal second end that is elevated above the first end to direct flow of the liquid. A slot located near the first end may drain the liquid from the top into a drain or drainage basin. The drainage basin may at least partially enclose a space in which the liquid is collectable. Liquid may be removed via the drain through plumbing. Legs, a backsplash, and/or faucets may be included. Flanges may be located on the side edges of the top. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140101844 | SANITARY FITTING COMPRISING A FITTING HOUSING AND AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT - There is proposed a sanitary fitting having a fitting housing and having an electrical control unit for controlling the water flow through at least one water line, wherein the electrical control unit has at least one electrically actuable control element, in particular a throughflow valve, for closing and opening the water line, wherein the fitting housing is provided for arranging at an installation site, in particular on a wall, on an installation platform and/or on a sanitary body such as a washbasin, bathtub or the like, which sanitary fitting can be maintained or repaired with particularly little effort, specifically even in applications in which the demands with regard to vandalism are of considerable significance. This is achieved according to the invention in that the fitting housing comprises at least one fitting main body that can be firmly fixed at the installation site and comprises an assembly cover, which can be released from the fitting main body and which covers a housing opening, for the opening of the fitting housing for maintenance and/or servicing purposes, and in that, within the fitting main body, there is provided at least one turbine, which drives an electrical generator, for utilizing the flow energy of the water flow. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140130250 | FIXTURE FOR A SINK - A fixture for a sink—for example provided in a commercial washroom or the like—incorporating a water tap and a hand dryer. The water tap comprises a spout arranged to project over the basin of the sink. The hand dryer comprises: an opposing pair of left-hand nozzles mounted on the spout for directing air onto the front and back of a user's left hand as it is passed—with palm open—in between the opposing nozzles, and an opposing pair of right-hand nozzles mounted on the spout for directing air onto the front and back of a user's right hand as it is passed—with palm open—in between the nozzles. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140201904 | INSECT-DISCOURAGING DRAIN DEVICE - An insect-discouraging device ( | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140208502 | Washing Apparatus - The present invention disclosed a washing apparatus comprising a first water sink and a second water sink, and the depth of the second water sink is greater than that of the first water sink, such that an interspace between the first and second water sinks is formed when they are stacked. The second water sink is equipped with a second outlet, a water spray mechanism is configured at the bottom of the second water sink, and the water spray mechanism comprises a nozzle towards said interspace. The present invention can be two different modes, one can be a basin when both water sinks are stacked, while the other is a washing apparatus when the openings of both water sinks are closed oppositely each other, whereby forming an enclosed space for washing the objects in the space. This washing apparatus features low cost and convenient operation. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140259376 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A SINK AND LIGHTED SINK KIT - A lighting system has a flexible member to engage a sink edge, lighting elements, and a controller to illuminate the sink. The sink is preferably glass or other transparent material with a non-smooth surface to reflect the light. The flexible member is optically transparent to allow the light to reach the sink. The sink may also have a motion detector to illuminate the sink upon approaching the sink. The lighting system and sink may be combined as a kit to be provided to homeowners. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150033468 | INSECT-DISCOURAGING DRAIN DEVICE - An insect-discouraging device ( | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150052678 | Basin and Hand Drying System - A basin and hand drying system includes a hand dryer attached to a basin. The hand dryer includes a top air plenum and a bottom air plenum. The air plenums include a plurality of air outlets that direct pressurized air from a blower motor for hand drying. A soap dispenser and faucet mount on the basin for dispensing liquefied soap and water for hand washing. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150059085 | HAND TREATMENT DEVICE - A hand treatment device is provided for drying a user's hands with an airflow. The hand treatment device comprises a hand treatment chamber comprising a hand insertion section and an outflow sink for purging fluid carried by the airflow from the user's hands to the outflow sink. Therein, the airflow is generated by applying a negative pressure to the outflow sink, such that air is sucked from an environment of the hand treatment device through the hand insertion section into the outflow sink. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150074899 | BASIN VENT - A sink system including a vent for receiving forced air into the sink from a dryer. A vent ring may be located between a sink basin and a sink deck forming the vents. The dryer may be included in a fixture housing with a faucet as a combination. The sink deck may include a vent lip that directs forced air into the vent. The vent lip extends into a basin region beyond the vent. The vent ring may be affixed to the sink deck or to the sink basin. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150376881 | SINK WITH UNDERCOUNTER HAND DRYING APPARATUS - A vanity unit with hand dryer includes a casement having a top, a front and a back. A basin having a rim is carried by the casement with the rim adjacent the top. A space is defined below the casement top and the basin, and an aperture is formed proximate the rim of the basin toward the front of the casement in communication with the space below the top and the basin. A faucet is carried by the casement intermediate the basin and the back, and a hand drying assembly supplies air through the aperture from the space. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160037763 | INSECT-DISCOURAGING DRAIN DEVICE - An insect-destroying dispenser for installation in sink system ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160069054 | Sink Device with Sink Surface Cleaning Function - A sink device with a sink surface cleaning function which comprises: a sink including a sink surface and a drainage hole, which is disposed on the sink surface and is communicated with a drain pipe. The upper edge of the sink surface is annularly provided with a plurality of water holes, which are connected to a water supplying means. Thus the sink surface of the sink device in the present invention is easy to maintain cleanliness, and can save the time and effort to brush the sink, providing better sanitary environment. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160130792 | FIXTURE FOR A SINK - A dual-purpose fixture for a sink or wash basin, incorporating both a water tap and a hand dryer. The water tap has a spout arranged to project over the basin of the sink, and the hand dryer incorporates two or more hand-dryer nozzles—at least one for each of a user's hands. The left-hand nozzle is located on the left-hand side of the spout and the right-hand nozzle is located on the right-hand side of the spout, specifically so that the spout acts as a dividing partition between the two hand-dryer nozzles. This encourages correct usage of the hand-dryer. The fixture may be fitted to a sink or wall-mounted above the sink. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160198909 | HAND DRYER WITH POINT OF INGRESS DEPENDENT AIR DELAY AND FILTER SENSOR | 07-14-2016 |
