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EP3542003A4 - Dynamic drying mechanism for a wash and clean system - Google Patents

Dynamic drying mechanism for a wash and clean system Download PDF

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EP3542003A4
EP3542003A4 EP17793535.0A EP17793535A EP3542003A4 EP 3542003 A4 EP3542003 A4 EP 3542003A4 EP 17793535 A EP17793535 A EP 17793535A EP 3542003 A4 EP3542003 A4 EP 3542003A4
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wash
drying mechanism
clean system
dynamic drying
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EP3542003A1 (en
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Brian SCHWAB
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Bemis Manufacturing Co
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Whole Bath LLC
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/08—Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices ; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
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    • B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2205/00—General characteristics of the apparatus
    • A61M2205/50—General characteristics of the apparatus with microprocessors or computers
    • A61M2205/502—User interfaces, e.g. screens or keyboards
    • A61M2205/505—Touch-screens; Virtual keyboard or keypads; Virtual buttons; Soft keys; Mouse touches
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    • A61M2210/00—Anatomical parts of the body
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61M3/00—Medical syringes, e.g. enemata; Irrigators
    • A61M3/02—Enemata; Irrigators
    • A61M3/0233—Enemata; Irrigators characterised by liquid supply means, e.g. from pressurised reservoirs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B13/00—Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups B05B1/00 - B05B11/00
    • B05B13/02—Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
    • B05B13/04—Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during spraying operation
    • B05B13/0405—Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during spraying operation with reciprocating or oscillating spray heads

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  • Bidet-Like Cleaning Device And Other Flush Toilet Accessories (AREA)
EP17793535.0A 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 Dynamic drying mechanism for a wash and clean system Withdrawn EP3542003A4 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201662333152P 2016-05-06 2016-05-06
PCT/US2017/031483 WO2017193112A1 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 Dynamic drying mechanism for a wash and clean system

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EP3542003A1 EP3542003A1 (en) 2019-09-25
EP3542003A4 true EP3542003A4 (en) 2020-11-11

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EP17793537.6A Withdrawn EP3542005A4 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 A medicine delivery, wash, clean and air dry system
EP17793535.0A Withdrawn EP3542003A4 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 Dynamic drying mechanism for a wash and clean system
EP17793536.8A Withdrawn EP3542004A4 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 A seat and cover system with medicine units
EP17793534.3A Withdrawn EP3542002A4 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 A seat and cover system with dynamic spray nozzle

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EP17793537.6A Withdrawn EP3542005A4 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 A medicine delivery, wash, clean and air dry system

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EP17793536.8A Withdrawn EP3542004A4 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 A seat and cover system with medicine units
EP17793534.3A Withdrawn EP3542002A4 (en) 2016-05-06 2017-05-06 A seat and cover system with dynamic spray nozzle

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EP3542003A1 (en) 2019-09-25
EP3542002A1 (en) 2019-09-25
EP3542005A1 (en) 2019-09-25
EP3542005A4 (en) 2020-11-04
EP3542004A4 (en) 2020-09-02
EP3542002A4 (en) 2021-03-17
EP3542004A1 (en) 2019-09-25

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