Methods and apparatus for cleaning a mat
AssigneeFull Tilt Inc.
InventorSteve Subar
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for cleaning a mat are disclosed. The disclosed process receives a user identifier, such as a phone number and/or PIN, at a mat cleaner from a user. The mat cleaner then accepts a mat, such as a yoga mat, form the user and conveys the mat through the mat cleaner. Various guides and sensors are employed to facilitate straight insertion and smooth conveyance of the mat through the mat cleaner. As the mat is conveyed, the mat is illuminated with ultraviolet light and sprayed with a recirculated cleaning solution. The mat cleaner includes a sensor, such as a float switch, to facilitate determination of the circulated cleaning solution level.
Claims13
A device for cleaning a mat, the device comprising:
- an inlet feed system configured to draw a mat into the device;
- an ultraviolet irradiation module configured to sanitize the mat, the ultraviolet irradiation module comprising:
- a first belt,
- a second belt disposed opposite the first belt, and
- at least one ultraviolet lamp disposed between the first and second belts;
- wherein the first and second belts are configured to draw a leading edge of the mat from the inlet feed system towards the at least one ultraviolet lamp;
- a rolling module configured to roll the sanitized mat into a roll, the rolling module comprising:
- a first rolling belt configured to draw the leading edge of the mat from the second belt of the ultraviolet irradiation module towards a front side of the device, and
- a second rolling belt disposed at an adjustable angle to the first rolling belt and configured to draw the leading edge of the mat away from the first rolling belt and towards the second belt of the ultraviolet irradiation module;
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- an automatic door actuator configured to selectively prevent a door from opening and to open the door.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.