Through Surface Hand Drying System
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1. 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; and
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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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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1. An apparatus for automatically dispensing air, comprising:
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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; and 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for automatically dispensing water and air, comprising:
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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; and 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. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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