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US 2017/0105590 A1Published application
Through Surface Hand Drying System
AssigneeXela Innovations, LLC
InventorsTodd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides an apparatus for automatically dispensing air, for example, for hand drying, through either a dedicated air only spout (side mount embodiment) or through a multi-use spout configured for dispensing water, soap and/or air. The air drying module, which is typically positioned below a counter, can be modified according to the system needs to operate with hot and/or cold air and to optionally include a filter and/or fragrance dispenser.
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An apparatus for automatically dispensing air, comprising:
- a spout assembly mounted through a support substrate and connected to a drying module comprising a housing;
- the spout assembly structured with an outlet for dispensing the air therethrough, an infrared sensor, and one or more indicator lights;
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- the housing of the drying module containing a motor-driven fan operable for forcing airflow through the outlet of the spout assembly, and an air intake vent;
- wherein activation of the infrared sensor activates the drying module to draw air into the drying module and force the air through the outlet of the spout assembly.
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An apparatus for automatically dispensing water and air, comprising:
- a spout assembly mounted through a support substrate,
- the spout assembly connected to a water source dispenser and to a drying module comprising a housing;
- the spout assembly structured with an outlet for dispensing the water and the air therethrough, an infrared sensor, one or more indicator lights, and a bottom end comprising first and second openings;
- a first tubular element connecting the first opening to the housing of the drying module, and a second tubular element connecting the second opening to the water source dispenser;
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- the housing of the drying module containing an a motor-driven fan operable for forcing airflow through the outlet of the spout assembly, and an air intake vent.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.