A siphonic water closet pan is disclosed that comprises a bowl having a smooth convex rim, a water inlet passage connected to a water inlet to direct water into the bowl for flushing, a refill passage in fluid connection with the water inlet passage to allow water to refill the bowl after flushing, an outlet passage connected to an outlet for removal of waste, and a siphonic bypass connecting the outlet passage and the water inlet passage. The pan may further comprise a water reservoir in fluid connection with the refill passage. A barrier may be located between the water inlet and water inlet passage. The water closet pan is anti-ligature and anti-vandalism. Also disclosed is a process for producing the pan, a water closet comprising the pan and a sanitary installation comprising one or more pans.
B28B 7/16 - Moulds for making shaped articles with cavities or holes open to the surface
B29C 39/00 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor
E03D 11/13 - Parts or details of bowlsSpecial adaptations of pipe joints or couplings for use with bowls
A siphonic water closet pan is disclosed that includes a bowl having a smooth convex rim, a water inlet passage connected to a water inlet to direct water into the bowl for flushing, a refill passage in fluid connection with the water inlet passage to allow water to refill the bowl after flushing, an outlet passage connected to an outlet for removal of waste, and a siphonic bypass connecting the outlet passage and the water inlet passage. The pan may further include a water reservoir in fluid connection with the refill passage. A barrier may be located between the water inlet and water inlet passage. The water closet pan is anti-ligature and anti-vandalism. Also disclosed is a process for producing the pan, a water closet comprising the pan, and a sanitary installation comprising one or more pans.
A multi-functional tap is disclosed that includes a stem with an upstream end and a downstream end, the upstream end of the tap stem being configured to be secured to a support surface; a plurality of outlets provided at the downstream end of the tap stem and comprising a water outlet, a liquid soap outlet and an air outlet; a sensor provided by the tap stem and configured to initiate a timed cycle of water, liquid soap and air dispensing from the respective outlets; and a water conduit, a liquid soap conduit and an air conduit extending from the upstream end to the downstream end of the tap stem inside the cavity to provide water, liquid soap and air to the respective outlets.
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Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for controlling, monitoring, measuring, checking and maintenance purposes, and any combination of these, namely, cables and connectors; electrically operated switches; sequence control electric switches; temperature, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, namely, electric controllers; water flush electronic controllers; thermostatic regulating and controlling switches; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, and water flushing, namely, electric hand dryers, water heaters, faucets, sanitary fittings for water pipes, namely, flexible pipes being part of sink plumbing installations; standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasin sinks; electric hand and face hot air dryers; taps for pipes and pipelines being parts of sanitary installations; pipes being parts of sanitary installations; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods
There is provided a hand rail (10) having an attachment section (20) connected to a grip section (30) by a linking section (40) to define a channel (41) which is open at one end and closed at the other by means of a closure section (50). The grip section (30) at the open end tapers outwardly downwardly to the base of the channel and the closure section 50 flares outwardly and upwardly to the attachment section (20), the flares and tapers effecting an anti-ligature property.
There is provided a tap (11) having an inlet, an outlet, and passage means (21) between them. The tap (11) has a main body (20) incorporating the passage means (21), a handle (28) and a housing (24) secured to the main body (20). The housing (24) provides a rotary encoder arrangement isolated from the passage means (21), the encoder arrangement having a stationary target wheel (42) and a rotary portion (41) driven in rotation by the handle (28). The encoder arrangement provides a signal and may be associated with a transmitter in the housing to provide the signal via a wireless system.
There is provided a water supply control system for a tap (2). The control system includes a spindle (16) attached at one end to a tap handle (10) and at its other end to a tap rotation detector/valve actuator, the spindle (16) extending through the water supply conduit (3) to a tap rotation detector (5) which sends a signal to a supply valve (4) via a controller (6). The controller (6) triggers closure of the valve (4) if the valve has remained open for a predetermined time interval. The control system also has a detent to limit rotation of the spindle (16) in a tap closing direction.
There is provided a water supply control system for a tap (2). The control system includes a spindle (16) attached at one end to a tap handle (10) and at its other end to a tap rotation detector/valve actuator, the spindle (16) extending through the water supply conduit (3) to a tap rotation detector (5) which sends a signal to a supply valve (4) via a controller (6). The controller (6) triggers closure of the valve (4) if the valve has remained open for a predetermined time interval. The control system also has a detent to limit rotation of the spindle (16) in a tap closing direction.
Hand cleaning apparatus (1) is disclosed having a frame (305), fixing means for fixing the frame to a structure (2), a facia (116) comprising a hand port (4) for receiving the hands of a user, frame connecting means for connecting the facia to the frame, a chassis (302) and chassis connecting means for connecting the chassis to the facia and/or the frame. Usually, the chassis will include a hand-sensor, an air blower and a connection to a controller, and optionally a soap dispenser and a water dispenser. The apparatus is modular which is of benefit in manufacture, use and maintenance.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
An air break is disclosed comprising a water inlet for connection to a water supply, a water outlet for connection to a wafer outlet pipe, at least one air inlet situated between the water inlet and the water outlet, and an outlet flow restrictor. Preferably, the outlet flow restrictor comprises a tapered inset situated, in use, in the water outlet or water outlet pipe. The air break preferably further comprises a shroud adapted to cover the air inlet(s). The air break of the invention advantageously prevents back flow in water systems, in particular, portable water systems.
Control apparatus (1) is disclosed for controlling water and electrical power. The apparatus comprises water control means (6,8,10), which may include (e.g. uni-stable or bi- stable) valves, electrical power control means (32,34), a microprocessor to control the water control means (6, 8, 10) and/or the electrical power control means (32,34), memory means (60) for storing data and one or more programmes and input means (51, 52, 54) for providing control signals to the microprocessor (2) and/or memory means (60). In a preferred embodiment the apparatus may comprise power usage means to record usage of water and electrical power. The apparatus is particularly useful for commercial, public, community or secure facilities or institutions.
A pump (20) is disclosed which comprises a liquid inlet (7), a gas inlet, a liquid outlet (9) and a gas outlet (8), concentricaily aligned liquid pump (14) and gas pump cylinders (4) for pumping Iiquid and gas out of the liquid outlet (9) and gas outlet (8) respectively, and gas selecting means (40) for selecting whether gas is discharged from the gas outlet.
A liquid dispenser (14) comprising an outlet (14) for dispensing liquid, mixing means for mixing liquid and gas, liquid supply means (10) and gas supply means (12), wherein the outlet, mixing means, liquid supply means and/or gas supply means are so arranged that in a first condition liquid and gas may be supplied by the liquid supply means and gas supply means respectively through the mixing means to the outlet, thereby dispensing foamed liquid from the outlet, or in a second condition liquid may be supplied to the outlet, thereby dispensing unfoamed liquid from the outlet.
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Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for
controlling, monitoring, measuring, checking and maintenance
purposes, and any combination of these; electrically
operated switches; sequence control electric switches;
temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control
apparatus and equipment; water flush controllers;
thermostatic regulating and controlling switches; parts and
fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water
supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air
conditioning, steam generating and/or ventilating purposes
and any combination of these; sanitary fittings, including
toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers,
baths, bath tubs; drinking fountains; sanitary fittings for
water pipes; standing, suspended, fitted and seated
washbasins and bidets; hand driers; face driers; taps of all
kinds for sanitary purposes; pipes being parts of sanitary
installations; parts, fittings and accessories for all the
aforesaid goods.
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(1) Installation, restoration, renovation, reconditioning, cleaning and servicing of sanitary apparatus and equipment for use in washrooms, namely electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; maintenance and repair of washrooms and sanitary apparatus and equipment, namely, electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; janitorial services; rental of washroom equipment.
(2) Washroom design services; provision of technical advice in the field of washrooms, washroom and sanitary apparatus and equipment; technical advice with respect to product design, namely, product design consulting services; advisory, information and consulting services in the field of electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments and sanitary apparatus and equipment for use in the field of washrooms, namely electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; industrial design; technical support and after sales services in the form of repair and maintenance of washrooms and sanitary apparatus and equipment.
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(1) Electric and electronic washroom and sanitary apparatus and instruments, namely, controllers for controlling temperature of liquids; electronic measuring apparatus and instruments for measuring temperature, humidity, and liquid levels, namely, temperature sensors, humidity sensors; flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of liquids; flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of liquids, for use in connection with controlling temperature; electric switches; thermostatic regulating and controlling switches; water flush controllers; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid goods relating to street furniture.
(2) Sanitary fittings, including toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs; drinking fountains; sanitary fittings for water pipes; standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets; hand driers; face driers; taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes; pipes being parts of sanitary installations; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid goods relating to street furniture.
(3) Electric and electronic washroom and sanitary apparatus and instruments, namely, controllers for controlling temperature of liquids; electronic measuring apparatus and instruments for measuring temperature, humidity, and liquid levels, namely, temperature sensors, humidity sensors; flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of liquids; flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of liquids, for use in connection with controlling temperature; electric switches; thermostatic regulating and controlling switches; water flush controllers; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
(4) Sanitary fittings, including toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs; drinking fountains; sanitary fittings for water pipes; standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets; hand driers; face driers; taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes; pipes being parts of sanitary installations; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. (1) Installation, restoration, renovation, reconditioning, cleaning and servicing of sanitary apparatus and equipment for use in washrooms, namely electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; maintenance and repair of washrooms and sanitary apparatus and equipment, namely, electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; janitorial services; rental of washroom equipment; after sales services in the form of repair and maintenance of washrooms and sanitary apparatus and equipment; none of the aforesaid services relating to street furniture.
(2) Washroom design services; provision of technical advice in the field of washrooms, washroom and sanitary apparatus and equipment; technical advice with respect to product design, namely, product design consulting services; advisory, information and consulting services in the field of electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments and sanitary apparatus and equipment for use in the field of washrooms, namely electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; industrial design; technical support services; none of the aforesaid services relating to street furniture.
(3) Installation, restoration, renovation, reconditioning, cleaning and servicing of sanitary apparatus and equipment for use in washrooms, namely electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; maintenance and repair of washrooms and sanitary apparatus and equipment, namely, electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; janitorial services; rental of washroom equipment.
(4) Washroom design services; provision of technical advice in the field of washrooms, washroom and sanitary apparatus and equipment; technical advice with respect to product design, namely, product design consulting services; advisory, information and consulting services in the field of electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments and sanitary apparatus and equipment for use in the field of washrooms, namely electrically operated switches, sequence control electric switches, temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment, thermostatic regulating and controlling switches, water flush controllers, apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and ventilating purposes and any combination of these, sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs, drinking fountains, sanitary fittings for water pipes, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets, hand driers, face driers, taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes, pipes being parts of sanitary installations, parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; industrial design; technical support and after sales services in the form of repair and maintenance of washrooms and sanitary apparatus and equipment.
Lavatory pans (2) are disclosed comprising an outlet (8) for discharging water into the pan and a passage (20) for supplying water to the outlet, the passage comprising a main portion (22) and an outlet portion (24) which is curved and has a predetermined downward component of curvature from the main portion to the outlet. The outlet is situated below the main portion of the passage. Also disclosed are processes for producing the lavatory pans and moulding tools for use in the processes. The pans of the invention are particularly useful for secure institutions, are anti-ligature and exhibit a high flush rate.
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Electric and electronic washroom and sanitary apparatus and instruments, namely, controllers for controlling temperature of liquids; electronic measuring apparatus and instruments for measuring temperature,[ humidity,] and liquid levels, namely, [ temperature sensors, ] [ humidity sensors]; flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of liquids; flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of liquids, for use in connection with controlling temperature; electrically operated switches; sequence control electric switches; thermostatic regulating and controlling switches; water flush controller in the nature of an electronic sensor for controlling water level; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods sanitary fittings, namely, toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs; [ drinking fountains; ] plumbing fixtures, namely, standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and [bidets;] electric hot air hand driers; taps for sanitary purposes; pipes being parts of sanitary installations; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods technical support and after sales services with regard to the maintenance and cleaning of sanitary apparatus and equipment advisory, information and consulting services with regard to the design of sanitary apparatus and equipment
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Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for controlling, monitoring, measuring, checking and maintenance purposes, and any combination of these; electrically operated switches; sequence control electric switches; temperature, humidity, time and liquid level control apparatus and equipment; thermostatic regulating and controlling switches; water flush controllers; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid goods relating to street furniture. Apparatus and equipment for drying, heating, sanitary, water supply, water flushing, air freshening, air cleaning, air conditioning, steam generating and/or ventilating purposes and any combination of these; sanitary fittings, including toilets, urinals, toilet seats, cisterns, basins, showers, baths, bath tubs; drinking fountains; sanitary fittings for water pipes; standing, suspended, fitted and seated washbasins and bidets; hand driers; face driers; taps of all kinds for sanitary purposes; pipes being parts of sanitary installations; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; none of the aforesaid goods relating to street furniture. Installation, restoration, renovation, reconditioning, cleaning servicing; maintenance and repair of washrooms, washroom and sanitary apparatus and equipment, electrical equipment and/or accommodation; janitorial services; rental of washroom equipment; after sales services including repair and maintenance services; none of the aforesaid services relating to street furniture. Washroom design services; provision of technical advice; technical advice with respect to product design; advisory, information and consulting services with regard to sanitary, electrical and electronic apparatus and equipment; industrial design; technical support services; none of the aforesaid services relating to street furniture.
