Title:
WASHING DEVICE FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2008103360
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A washing device [1000] is described which is uniquely adapted for use by elderly, handicapped, or other users which use one hand for support and have only one hand free to operate the device. Since the washing device [1000] is operated with one hand it allows the user one hand free to scrub, clean and bathe animals and humans. The washing device [1000] includes a supply line [1010] with a cleaning fluid under pressure. The supply line [1010] directs the fluid to a fluid valve [1210] which is controlled by a first clicking mechanism 1231 which toggles the valve between an "open" position directing fluid flow to an additive valve [1240], and a "closed" position which stops fluid flow. Additive valve [1240] is also toggled between two positions by a second clicking mechanism [1232]. In its fluid only' position, only fluid is allowed to pass out of the additive valve [1240] through a mixing chamber [1400] and out of a changeable head [1700] to the user. In another embodiment, a single three-position valve performs the same functions. The present invention therefore allows simple one-hand use of the device.
Inventors:
SUTER MICHAEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2008/002195
Publication Date:
October 23, 2008
Filing Date:
February 20, 2008
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Assignee:
SUTER MICHAEL (US)
International Classes:
A46B11/00
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