EP0481925A1 - Drying and sterilizing feet appliances - Google Patents
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- EP0481925A1 EP0481925A1 EP91830362A EP91830362A EP0481925A1 EP 0481925 A1 EP0481925 A1 EP 0481925A1 EP 91830362 A EP91830362 A EP 91830362A EP 91830362 A EP91830362 A EP 91830362A EP 0481925 A1 EP0481925 A1 EP 0481925A1
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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
- A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
- A47K10/48—Drying by means of hot air
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- the present patent refers to an invention composed of an assembly of electromechanical components (parts) mounted on a chassis and conditioned by a rigid plastic outer cover in order to obtain, in the end, an appliance to be used for the purpose of drying and sterilizing feed by means of hot air blown under the user's feet.
- Said invention is therefore included in the technical sector of personal hygiene appliances and devices.
- the equipping is very comfortable for it is meant to be used on the floor of the room where it has been connected, such as home bathrooms or other public or private clubs, changing rooms, inns, commercial, industrial or other sport unions, etc.
- dampness remaining in between toes causes a series of dermatologic diseases such as fungi "athlete feet” chilblains, etc.
- the device is water-resistant, hence increasing its duration and avoiding electric shocks in the user caused by water infiltration in powered parts.
- FIG. 1 Overall view of the appliance, shows a rigid plastic outer cover (1). It is shown in operating position and placed on the floor resting on adequate supports (2). It is activated by the user's foot.
- Fig. 2 Illustration of the main parts and electromechanical assembly. View of the appliance without the rigid plastic outer cover (1) where you can see the chassis (3) on which the engine (4) that activates the vane is fit (5) that shall suck the air from the atmosphere taking it through a series of electric resistances (6). After the heat intensity is modified, the air, now at the temperature chosen by the user, shall be directed to the user's sole through a drilled grill (7) serving the double function: to dry and sterilize feet.
- FIG. 3 Shows the ergonomic switch (8) that switches on and off the engine (4), three vanes and the switches (9) used to increase the temperature of the blown air by supplying energy to the electric resistances (6) and the simultaneous increase of the engine's speed (4) as well as the voltage switch.
- the drying and sterilizing feet appliance is conformed by a set of electromechanical components so that, in the end the result is a device composed of a chassis 3 on which the electric engine is fixed 4 that shall activate the vane 5 that shall suck the air in the atmosphere through the input 10 which shall be cleaned by a filter 11 to be then conducted through the electric resistances 6 heating the air that shall finally come out at the selected temperature through the drilled grill 7 under the user's feet.
- the operating control device allows the engine 4 the vane 5 and the resistances 6 to be connected and disconnected, and also the varying functions combined with the speed of the blown air allowing the user to select the heat as desired according to his/her skin sensitivity. To do this, the user shall only have to activate the ergonomic switch 8 the temperature selection switch 9 and the engine speed switch 4 using his/her foot.
- the appliance also has a protection system for the user's safety. In the remote event a short circuit or an overload in the power supply occurs, the device shall automatically cut out protecting the user from an electric shock or a thernmic burn.
- the appliance shall start working when the user places his/her foot on the ergonomic switch 8 and gently pushes it down. In this way air shall blow through the drilled grill 7 that shall remain at room temperature.
- the ergonomic switch 9 is located very near the drilled grill 7 on a slightly upper level, so that when it is pushed down with the foot it shall level with the drilled grill 7 producing feet comfort. If the ergonomic switch is not pushed down, it shall always be in the off position.
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Abstract
On a chassis (3) electromechanical components are fit with the purpose of sucking the air in the atmosphere to heat it or not according to the electric resistances (6) and blowing said air, in more or less volume, on the user's sole through the drilled grill (7) with the purpose of drying and sterilizing feet. The device is put into operation slightly touching the ergonomic switch (8) and the temperature of the blown air shall be selected using the temperature selection and speed engine switches (9) (4).
Description
- The present patent refers to an invention composed of an assembly of electromechanical components (parts) mounted on a chassis and conditioned by a rigid plastic outer cover in order to obtain, in the end, an appliance to be used for the purpose of drying and sterilizing feed by means of hot air blown under the user's feet.
- Said invention is therefore included in the technical sector of personal hygiene appliances and devices. The equipping is very comfortable for it is meant to be used on the floor of the room where it has been connected, such as home bathrooms or other public or private clubs, changing rooms, inns, commercial, industrial or other sport unions, etc. It is widely known that dampness remaining in between toes causes a series of dermatologic diseases such as fungi "athlete feet" chilblains, etc. Hence, when the user receives hot air on his/her sole coming from the appliance, his/her feet are consequently dried and sterilized eliminating the fungi and bacteria families norm resistant to heat causing the absence of dampness and the oxygen excess caused by hot air. Moreover, the device is water-resistant, hence increasing its duration and avoiding electric shocks in the user caused by water infiltration in powered parts.
- Towards a better understanding of the invention, illustrative drawings of the device are attached as part of the description. These drawings show the construction and working principles of the invention and do not constitute a restrictive form or design but merely an indicative descriptive example considering the configuration or variations within the same basic idea and inventive concept and represent:
- - Figure 1 - Overall view of the appliance, shows a rigid plastic outer cover (1). It is shown in operating position and placed on the floor resting on adequate supports (2). It is activated by the user's foot.
- - Fig. 2 - Illustration of the main parts and electromechanical assembly. View of the appliance without the rigid plastic outer cover (1) where you can see the chassis (3) on which the engine (4) that activates the vane is fit (5) that shall suck the air from the atmosphere taking it through a series of electric resistances (6). After the heat intensity is modified, the air, now at the temperature chosen by the user, shall be directed to the user's sole through a drilled grill (7) serving the double function: to dry and sterilize feet.
- - Figure 3 - Shows the ergonomic switch (8) that switches on and off the engine (4), three vanes and the switches (9) used to increase the temperature of the blown air by supplying energy to the electric resistances (6) and the simultaneous increase of the engine's speed (4) as well as the voltage switch.
- - Figure 4 - .Shows the position of the air input (10), the position of the air filter (11) and of the operating control device of the appliance.
- Summing up, in more detail, observing the attached drawings, we can see that the drying and sterilizing feet appliance is conformed by a set of electromechanical components so that, in the end the result is a device composed of a
chassis 3 on which the electric engine is fixed 4 that shall activate thevane 5 that shall suck the air in the atmosphere through theinput 10 which shall be cleaned by afilter 11 to be then conducted through theelectric resistances 6 heating the air that shall finally come out at the selected temperature through the drilledgrill 7 under the user's feet. The operating control device allows theengine 4 thevane 5 and theresistances 6 to be connected and disconnected, and also the varying functions combined with the speed of the blown air allowing the user to select the heat as desired according to his/her skin sensitivity. To do this, the user shall only have to activate theergonomic switch 8 the temperature selection switch 9 and theengine speed switch 4 using his/her foot. - Moreover, the appliance also has a protection system for the user's safety. In the remote event a short circuit or an overload in the power supply occurs, the device shall automatically cut out protecting the user from an electric shock or a thernmic burn.
- The appliance shall start working when the user places his/her foot on the
ergonomic switch 8 and gently pushes it down. In this way air shall blow through the drilledgrill 7 that shall remain at room temperature. The ergonomic switch 9 is located very near thedrilled grill 7 on a slightly upper level, so that when it is pushed down with the foot it shall level with the drilledgrill 7 producing feet comfort. If the ergonomic switch is not pushed down, it shall always be in the off position.
Claims (4)
- A drying and sterilizing feet appliance characterized in that it comprises a rigid plastic outside cover (1) to protect the chassis on which the appliance's electromechanical parts (3), the engine (4) activating the vane (5) blowing into the resistances (6) the operating control device (12), the air input (10) the air filter (11) the ergonomic switch (8) the temperature and engine speed selecting switches (4) the drilled grill (7) and the appliance's supports (2) are fixed.
- A drying and sterilizing feet appliance characterized by blowing warm or room temperature air in the drilled grill under the user's feet when he/she places his/her foot on the ergonomic switch (8), slightly pressing it down to turn it on, with the switches the user being able to select the temperature of the blown air in the grill (7) and the engine speed (4).
- A drying and sterilizing feet appliance, according to claim 1, characterized by having the chassis (3) the nonskid supports (2) the ergonomic switch (8) and the rigid plastic outer cover (1) completely resistant to a pressure/weight of 100 kg, the same being electrically and mechanically isolated of the vibration produced by the engine and the vane (5).
- A drying and sterilizing feed appliance, according to claim 1, characterized in that the ergonomic switch (8) is located near the drilled grill (7), in a slightly different level so that when the ergonomic switch is activated they shall be levelled resulting in a comfortable position for feet, the voltage used being either 110 or 220 simply by placing the corresponding switch on the desired position (13).
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BR9005260A BR9005260A (en) | 1990-10-18 | 1990-10-18 | APPLIANCE FOR DRYING AND STERILIZING PES |
BR9005260 | 1990-10-18 |
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Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5675907A (en) * | 1996-03-22 | 1997-10-14 | Reppas; George S. | Collapsible foot dryer |
WO1999000046A1 (en) * | 1997-06-30 | 1999-01-07 | Nancy Olivares De Serrano | Hygienic feet dryer |
GB2405583A (en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2005-03-09 | Harold Allen Lancer | Foot Dryer |
US6959145B1 (en) * | 2004-09-10 | 2005-10-25 | Narvaez Victor F | Footwear snow melting device using heated air |
US10165908B1 (en) * | 2017-09-06 | 2019-01-01 | Hokwang Industries Co., Ltd. | Hand dryer with reduced air-intake noise |
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US1658489A (en) * | 1925-12-08 | 1928-02-07 | Lindstrom Olof | Electrical foot-drying machine |
FR2216529A1 (en) * | 1973-02-02 | 1974-08-30 | Simonin Yves | |
DE3502401A1 (en) * | 1985-01-25 | 1986-07-31 | Gabor Dr. 6927 Bad Rappenau Adam | Hot-air foot dryer |
DE3610560A1 (en) * | 1986-03-27 | 1987-10-01 | Heinz Leutheuser | Foot drier |
US4782601A (en) * | 1985-12-06 | 1988-11-08 | Gonzalez Alejandro R | Foot drying assembly |
CH670368A5 (en) * | 1986-11-19 | 1989-06-15 | Beatrice Durst | Two=part foot-drying apparatus - has heater and fan unit to supply air to separate foot stand grille, and has clips to return heater unit when not in use |
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US1658489A (en) * | 1925-12-08 | 1928-02-07 | Lindstrom Olof | Electrical foot-drying machine |
FR2216529A1 (en) * | 1973-02-02 | 1974-08-30 | Simonin Yves | |
DE3502401A1 (en) * | 1985-01-25 | 1986-07-31 | Gabor Dr. 6927 Bad Rappenau Adam | Hot-air foot dryer |
US4782601A (en) * | 1985-12-06 | 1988-11-08 | Gonzalez Alejandro R | Foot drying assembly |
DE3610560A1 (en) * | 1986-03-27 | 1987-10-01 | Heinz Leutheuser | Foot drier |
CH670368A5 (en) * | 1986-11-19 | 1989-06-15 | Beatrice Durst | Two=part foot-drying apparatus - has heater and fan unit to supply air to separate foot stand grille, and has clips to return heater unit when not in use |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5675907A (en) * | 1996-03-22 | 1997-10-14 | Reppas; George S. | Collapsible foot dryer |
WO1999000046A1 (en) * | 1997-06-30 | 1999-01-07 | Nancy Olivares De Serrano | Hygienic feet dryer |
GB2405583A (en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2005-03-09 | Harold Allen Lancer | Foot Dryer |
US6959145B1 (en) * | 2004-09-10 | 2005-10-25 | Narvaez Victor F | Footwear snow melting device using heated air |
US10165908B1 (en) * | 2017-09-06 | 2019-01-01 | Hokwang Industries Co., Ltd. | Hand dryer with reduced air-intake noise |
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