US3755826A
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Self-cleaning rest room
Assignee: SCR CORP
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A molded unitary substantially watertight structure is provided with an entrance opening and an enlarged drain opening. Rest room fixtures are provided within the structure with means for covering paper dispensers and waste receptacle. A plurality of various types of spray nozzles are provided within the structure to create a fog, a direct spray on the rest room fixtures and overlapping sprays throughout the structure, and floor flushing sprays for flushing debris through the drain opening. A combination heater-blower distributes the fog and dries the structure and fixtures. Various types of liquids are used to clean, sanitize and deodorize the structure. In one embodiment the heater-blower and nozzles are attached to a self-contained independent ceiling structure which may then be secured to a conventional rest room.
Inventors
- 👤 F Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:12
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A watertight rest room structure having an entrance, and rest room fixtures such as a toilet, sink and the like, a plurality of spray nozzles within said structure directed at the rest room fixtures, a drain opening, means located outside of said fixtures for distributing finely divided droplets of liquid throughout said structure, blowing means, means for forcefully directing larger droplets of liquid throughout said structure, heating means associated with said blowing means for drying the structure, means for delivering liquids to said liquid distributing and directing means, and means for automatically actuating the liquid distributing and directing means and the, blowing and heating means for cleaning and drying the structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A watertight rest room structure having an entrance, and rest room fixtures such as a toilet, sink and the like, a plurality of spray nozzles within said structure directed at the rest room fixtures, a drain opening, means located outside of said fixtures for distributing finely divided droplets of liquid throughout said structure, blowing means, means for forcefully directing larger droplets of liquid throughout said structure, heating means associated with said blowing means for drying the structure, means for delivering liquids to said liquid distributing and directing means, and means for automatically actuating the liquid distributing and directing means and the, blowing and heating means for cleaning and drying the structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure of claim 1, said larger droplet directing means including overlapping general directed spray nozzles, specifically directed spray nozzles aimed to cover the rest room fixtures, and said finely divided droplet distributing means including said blowing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure of claim 2, said liquid delivering means including separate cleaning liquids, flushing liquids, and germicide, deodorizing and wetting liquids, said actuating means including automatic cycling means for introducing a predetermined order of said liquids and actuation of said blowing and heating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure of claim 1, said drain opening being enlarged to pass paper towels and the like and in a side wall of the structure and terminating adjacent the floor thereof, and a plurality of flushing nozzles directed along said floor toward the enlarged drain opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A self-cleaning molded unitary generally watertight structure having cleanable fixtures therein, means outside of said fixtures for distributing liquids throughout said structure for covering the inside of said structure and the fixtures, drying means, a drain for removing the liquids, and means for automatically cycling the operation of the liquid distributing means and said drying means for automatically cleaning said structure and fixtures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
A self-cleaning molded unitary generally watertight structure having cleanable fixtures therein, means outside of said fixtures for distributing liquids throughout said structure for covering the inside of said structure and the fixtures, drying means, a drain for removing the liquids, and means for automatically cycling the operation of the liquid distributing means and said drying means for automatically cleaning said structure and fixtures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The self-cleaning structure of claim 5, said drain including an enlarged opening for allowing the discharge of solid waste materials from within the structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The self-cleaning structure of claim 6, said liquid distributing means including directional spray nozzles directed at said fixtures, generally directed nozzles for providing overlapping spray patterns throughout the structure, and a nozzle for directing finely divided droplets into said structure, said drying means including a blower for distributing the droplets over the entire surface of each fixture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The self-cleaning structure of claim 6, said liquids including cleaning, sanitizing and scenting solutions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
76 words
A self-contained ceiling structure for use with conventionally constructed waterproofed rest rooms or the like comprising a unitized watertight ceiling surface exposed to the interior of the room and having a heater-blower, a plurality of nozzles secured thereto for directing cleaning liquids throughout the room and ceiling surface and sections of pipes secured to said nozzles and terminating a short distance from the ceiling surface for easy connection to the plumbing of the conventional rest room.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
76 words
A self-contained ceiling structure for use with conventionally constructed waterproofed rest rooms or the like comprising a unitized watertight ceiling surface exposed to the interior of the room and having a heater-blower, a plurality of nozzles secured thereto for directing cleaning liquids throughout the room and ceiling surface and sections of pipes secured to said nozzles and terminating a short distance from the ceiling surface for easy connection to the plumbing of the conventional rest room.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The self-cleaning structure of claim 5 said liquid distributing means including directional spray nozzles directed at said fixtures, generally directed nozzles for providing overlapping spray patterns throughout said structure, and a nozzle for directing finely divided droplets into said structure, said drying means including a blower for distributing the droplets over the entire structure of each fixture.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |