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Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7331070 | Portable sink for the handicapped A portable sink includes first and second storage tanks for storing clean and dirty water respectively and a concave basin between the two tanks. The sink also includes a plastic base member that supports the clean water tank above and to one side of the base and th... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7240379 | Portable sink for hand-dipped ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and frozen custard catering and vending A portable sink having a hot and cold water faucet connected to an electric water pump and fresh water tank and a wastewater outlet from said sink connected to a wastewater tank and cabinet mounted on wheels having one upper door that has a dipwell attached that is ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7198339 | Bathroom storage system A bathroom storage system convenient for storage of hair care items, such as hair blowers and hair curling irons wherein receptacles are positioned in a bathroom cabinet to extend around the sink and into the normally unused upper space of the cabinet; the items bei... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7178543 | Rapid hot water apparatus and method An apparatus is shown for attachment to a plumbing system for the rapid on-demand delivery of hot water through the plumbing system to an ultimate point of use. The apparatus includes a diverter valve located in a hot water supply line upstream of the point of use. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7159252 | Folding sink A sink may include a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is receiv... | 01/09/2007 |
| 6959460 | Portable wash basin device A portable wash basin device is disclosed. The device includes a sink for receiving fresh water therein for permitting a user thereof to wash. The sink defines an open top for the reception therein of the fresh water so that the user thereof is permitted to wash the... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6928717 | Site furnishings receptacle and method A receptacle includes a base and a cylindrical or annular sidewall attached to the base and extending above the base to an open upper end. The sidewall and base define an interior of the receptacle to receive items. The sidewall includes one or more rigid plates spa... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6611972 | Sink with foldable faucet assembly and multiple-purpose support structure A sink comprising a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6401274 | Transportable modular washstand A central steel column serves as a core module for a portable washstand. The column extends upwardly from a horizontal foot, and has foot pumps which communicate with a water intake tube and with water spouts. In addition, the central column has fasteners... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6298502 | Modular portable washstand A central steel column serves as a core module for a portable washstand. The column extends upwardly from a horizontal foot, and has foot pumps which communicate with a water intake tube and with water spigots. In addition, the central column has fastener... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6253394 | Multi-functional and transportable wash station A multi-functional and transportable wash station for use in an industrial facility, the facility having overhead extending pressurized water supply lines and waste water drainage lines. The wash station includes a body with a polygonal shaped base and a ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6173458 | Portable self contained sink and water storage cart A portable sink having a sink module and a hot and cold water outlet connected to a spigot and a used water outlet from said sink connected to a cabinet mounted on wheels having at least one door to access the interior thereof. At least one tank for fresh... | 01/16/2001 |
| 5978983 | Portable showering cabinet A portable showering cabinet for use by non-ambulatory, aged, or other persons unable to use conventional showering and hygienic home care facilities, particularly useful for a private home, hospitality industry, residential schools, general and specializ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5945068 | Ozone hand sterilizer An apparatus and method for sterilizing hands includes a sink containing ozonated water. Water is continually circulated through said sink past an ozone generator which continually injects ozone into the sink. The individual sanitizes his hands by simply ... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5924148 | Automatic hand washing and drying machine An automatic hand washing and drying machine for automatically washing and drying the hands and, optionally, moisturizing the hands. The machine has an enclosed hand washing chamber wherein the housing has a front wall having first and second openings for... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5862540 | Portable kitchen, toilet and shower unit A portable kitchen, toilet and shower unit includes a sink bowl (6), a sink tap (8) for the sink bowl, a work top (10), at least one cupboard (12,16) positioned beneath the sink bowl and the work top, at least one water container (18,20) in the cupboard, ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5813063 | Portable sink A portable sink (10) includes a housing (12) having a basin (14) movably mounted to the housing. The basin is movable from an inserted position in the housing, to a position extending from the housing. The basin includes an outlet (22) for draining fluids... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5715549 | Sink assembly enclosed within drawer Provided is a self-contained water supply system for over-the-road trucks. More specifically, the present invention includes a sink assembly stowable within a cabinet assembly which is capable of providing a self contained supply of water from a supply ta... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5704078 | Portable sink A portable sink is particularly adapted for use in a portable toilet and includes a cabinet in which a conventional five gallon bottle of water can be retained. The sink is designed to drain into the portable toilet, and a supply of deodorizing soap opera... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5702115 | Patient care utility cart A utility cart for facilitating patient care and supporting patient care material is described. The cart includes a frame, plural wheels on the frame, and plural walls mounted on the frame forming two spaced vertical support members defining at least one ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5687434 | Portable stand-alone sink unit A portable wash station, comprising an outer water tank, a flexible inner water tank secured within the outer tank, and a sink basin affixed atop the outer tank including at least one sink, one water faucet for dispensing water from the outer tank and one... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5465438 | Mobile nursing station A mobile nursing home unit is formed by an upright cabinet containing an assembly of nursing facilities including a sink and a superposed gray water tank and fresh water reservoir selectively supplying water to and draining from the sink into the gray wat... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5301376 | Portable sink apparatus A portable sink arranged for ease of transport and storage includes a central housing having respective lower and upper housings positioned on opposed sides of the central housing, wherein the upper housing includes a fluid reservoir structure arranged fo... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5287570 | Control system for water faucets A control system for water faucets comprises an on-off control switch located at a sink and actuated by pressure applied and released by the body of the user. When the body of the user pushes forward towards the sink, the switch will be depressed and the ... | 02/22/1994 |
| 4884725 | Water dispensing system Disclosed is a water dispensing system for an aircraft wherein hot and cold water supplied to a faucet disposed above a washbasin in a controlled manner including solenoid valves for both the hot and cold water. Two manually operated switches are employed... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4765003 | Portable hands-free wash stand A portable hands-free wash stand characterized by upper and lower foot pedals on its ladder-shaped bottom block for controlling water pump to pump up clean water to feed pipe for wash, and comprising a control switch for the selection of warm water and co... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4336619 | Hand washer and drier mounting structure A hand washing and drying device having a recessed bowl defining a hand washing and drying space. Drying structure is provided including an air moving device which is mounted to the bowl. The air moving structure further includes an outlet opening to with... | 06/29/1982 |
| 4231123 | Enamelled basin structure This invention relates to water basins and valves and valve controls therefore. The basin has interior water supply and overflow lines communicating with the interior peripheral surface and is provided with valves and push button controls to control the f... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4145769 | Automatic hand washing and drying apparatus An improved control for use in a hand washing and drying apparatus including a first manually operable control device for causing operation of a solenoid-operated valve causing delivery of hand washing water directly to a bowl of the device for a preselec... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4144596 | Water supply control for automatic hand washing and drying apparatus An improved control for use in a hand washing and drying apparatus including a first manually operable control device for causing operation of a solenoid-operated valve causing delivery of hand washing water directly to a bowl of the device for a preselec... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4130123 | Portable nursing device A mobile cabinet encloses a plurality of basins or receptacles to which hot and cold water may be conducted under control of valves for cleaning, washing and drinking purposes through flexible conduits and from which water is drained through a flexible wa... | 12/19/1978 |
| 3983583 | Portable wet bar A portable wet bar having a removable top which exposes counter space beneath the top. The counter space includes a sink with a source of water and a drain, an ice bucket, and a cutting board. Beneath the counter top are a refrigerator, a water container ... | 10/05/1976 |
