Holy water font

Abstract

An improved holy water font comprising a stand including an upright, hollow member having an opening to allow the user to place his hand therein. Disposed on either side of the opening is a photoelectric detection system containing an exciter and receiver. This generates a light path across a part of the volume accessible through the opening. Water dispensing apparatus is positioned above the opening, which responds to a control electrical signal. The latter is generated when the light path between the exciter and receiver is interrupted by the user's hand. The photoelectric exciter and receiver is disposed either vertically on either side of the opening. When disposed vertically, a transparent protective shield is employed to protect the lens of the exciter or receiver, whichever is disposed below the opening. The font includes a covered water reservoir disposed at the top of the stand, and a drainable collecting basin disposed below the opening, in the hollow upright member.

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