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US 7,819,136 B1Granted
Hand washing timer
OwnerZachary P. Eddyinventor
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Abstract
A hand washing timer with a sensor for assisting a user in washing his or her hands for a proper amount of time, for example in accordance with one or more health code regulations. The timer can also include a display, a solenoid valve, a pressure sensor, and/or a float valve.
Claims6
An apparatus for timing water flow from a faucet comprising:
- a timer preset to a predetermined amount of time;
- a sensor for sensing the flow of water from the faucet wherein said sensor triggers the start of said timer;
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- a fastener for attaching said apparatus to the faucet;
- a solenoid valve, wherein said solenoid valve stops the flow of water after said predetermined amount of time;
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- a display displaying a graphical count-up from zero to said predetermined amount of time.
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