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Radiology garment dispensing, cleaning, and tracking system
11220776 · 2022-01-11 ·

A system for dispensing, cleaning, and tracking radiological protective garments is disclosed. The system includes a storage apparatus having upper compartments, lower compartments, a cleaning system, and an x-ray emitter and x-ray detector. The upper compartments and lower compartments receive radiological protective garments therein. The cleaning system includes a nozzle that expels disinfectant onto radiological protective garments positioned in the upper compartments or the lower compartments and a drying apparatus that dries the radiological protective garments after being disinfected. The x-ray emitter emits x-rays at a radiological protective garment positioned in the upper compartments or the lower compartments and the x-ray detector detects x-rays traversing the radiological protective garment to test the radiation shielding integrity of the radiological protective garment. The x-ray emitter and x-ray detector move about the storage apparatus from compartment to compartment to test the radiation shielding integrity of multiple radiological protective garments disposed across the compartments.

Radiology garment dispensing, cleaning, and tracking system
11220776 · 2022-01-11 ·

A system for dispensing, cleaning, and tracking radiological protective garments is disclosed. The system includes a storage apparatus having upper compartments, lower compartments, a cleaning system, and an x-ray emitter and x-ray detector. The upper compartments and lower compartments receive radiological protective garments therein. The cleaning system includes a nozzle that expels disinfectant onto radiological protective garments positioned in the upper compartments or the lower compartments and a drying apparatus that dries the radiological protective garments after being disinfected. The x-ray emitter emits x-rays at a radiological protective garment positioned in the upper compartments or the lower compartments and the x-ray detector detects x-rays traversing the radiological protective garment to test the radiation shielding integrity of the radiological protective garment. The x-ray emitter and x-ray detector move about the storage apparatus from compartment to compartment to test the radiation shielding integrity of multiple radiological protective garments disposed across the compartments.

SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY WASHING AND DRYING A REUSABLE DIAPER
20230279600 · 2023-09-07 ·

A system of washing and drying a reusable diaper including a housing defining a wash cavity configured to drain into a toilet bowl, reservoirs for water and detergent, a rack to retain the reusable diaper, a spray nozzle oriented toward the rack. Additionally, the system includes a brush head configured to dislodge waste, a fluid distribution system configured to distribute water from a water supply and detergent from the detergent reservoir, onto the reusable diaper via the spray nozzle, and a drying element configured to dry the reusable diaper retained on the rack. The system can include various configurations of frames to support the housing and allow access to a household water supply.

SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY WASHING AND DRYING A REUSABLE DIAPER
20230279600 · 2023-09-07 ·

A system of washing and drying a reusable diaper including a housing defining a wash cavity configured to drain into a toilet bowl, reservoirs for water and detergent, a rack to retain the reusable diaper, a spray nozzle oriented toward the rack. Additionally, the system includes a brush head configured to dislodge waste, a fluid distribution system configured to distribute water from a water supply and detergent from the detergent reservoir, onto the reusable diaper via the spray nozzle, and a drying element configured to dry the reusable diaper retained on the rack. The system can include various configurations of frames to support the housing and allow access to a household water supply.

Portable washing unit

A portable washing unit, which is capable of automatically carrying out various types of washing treatments respectively. A portable washing unit is provided with a driving unit, which is configured to be drivable in a state where an accessory at least capable of executing a washing treatment and serving as a washing mechanism is connected, and is attachable and detachable for various accessories capable of performing washing-related treatments.

Portable washing unit

A portable washing unit, which is capable of automatically carrying out various types of washing treatments respectively. A portable washing unit is provided with a driving unit, which is configured to be drivable in a state where an accessory at least capable of executing a washing treatment and serving as a washing mechanism is connected, and is attachable and detachable for various accessories capable of performing washing-related treatments.

Cleaner system and method for plant growing media
10801147 · 2020-10-13 · ·

Systems and methods are provided for cleaning a cloth or fabric that has been used for growing plants. The cloth or fabric may be separated from or mounted with respect to a tray or support during the cleaning operation. At least two opposed, rotating brushes engage the top and bottom surfaces of the cloth or fabric to abrade and clean those surfaces. In addition, spray units, e.g., high pressure fluid nozzles, may direct cleaning fluid against one or both surfaces of the cloth or fabric. Filtration and sterilization systems may also be associated with the cleaning operation.

Cleaner system and method for plant growing media
10801147 · 2020-10-13 · ·

Systems and methods are provided for cleaning a cloth or fabric that has been used for growing plants. The cloth or fabric may be separated from or mounted with respect to a tray or support during the cleaning operation. At least two opposed, rotating brushes engage the top and bottom surfaces of the cloth or fabric to abrade and clean those surfaces. In addition, spray units, e.g., high pressure fluid nozzles, may direct cleaning fluid against one or both surfaces of the cloth or fabric. Filtration and sterilization systems may also be associated with the cleaning operation.

Radiology garment dispensing, cleaning, and tracking system
10793988 · 2020-10-06 ·

A radiology garment storage and cleaning system, for storing and cleaning radiology garments, each garment including a radiology apron and a radiology collar. The radiology garment storage and cleaning system includes a storage apparatus, which is divided into a number of compartments for accepting a radiology garment, the compartments extending from the first side to the second side. Each compartment is equipped with a cleaning system, a door with a lock and at least one status light. The storage apparatus also includes an ID card and a monitoring system which is in electronic communication with the ID card reader, the lock of each compartment, each of the cleaning mechanisms, and the status light of each compartment. The monitoring system is configured to monitor when the radiology garment is placed in one of the compartments, automate the cleaning of the garment, and track the garment's usage.

Portable washer and dryer unit for lingerie
10793985 · 2020-10-06 ·

A washer and dryer unit offers gentle washing or drying of lingerie including bras and panties. The unit uses a series of reciprocating bristles made of a specific elastic material that does not damage the lingerie. A washer compartment of the unit is adjustable to allow insertion of different sized bras that are mounted on a support grille. A dryer compartment of the unit offers drying of the lingerie using air fans. The unit is portable and small to be placed in a bathroom.