GB2428003A

GB2428003A - Drying system

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Publication number: GB2428003A
Application number: GB0612236A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Jeanne Guerin; Douglas E Emsley; Douglas R Furlong; Dennis C Lin; Bethany L Franko; Kevin S Zielke; Cynthia Vandewall; Peter R Mitchell; William Sanford; Vicki A Curtis; Wing Cheung
Original assignee: Boeing Co
Current assignee: Boeing Co
Priority date: 2004-09-24
Filing date: 2005-09-23
Publication date: 2007-01-17
Anticipated expiration: 2025-09-23
Also published as: GB2428003B; GB0612236D0

Abstract

A drying system comprises an enclosure 41 with a hydrophobic inner surface 24 comprising and primary wall 42 and a secondary wall 12. The primary and secondary walls defining an air channel with condensing surfaces. At least one blower 30 is coupled to said primary enclosure either blowing air into said enclosure or sucking air out. The blower 30 is activated by a control device such that misted air within said enclosure is blown through a drain opening 32 and flows along and condenses on said condensing surfaces. A collector 25 is positioned at a base of said air channel such that condensed water may descend into said collector for removal from the drying system.

Description

DRYING SYSTEM

CrossReference To Related Application [0001] The present invention is related to application (Application Nunther 10/708,749) entitled "Shower System," filed Ofl March 23, 2004 and incorporated by reference herein.

Technical Field

2] The present invention relates generally to shower systems and drying systems, and more Particularly to a showering system for optimizing space and water usage and a drying system therefor.

Backgrou of the Invention [0003] Current shower and shower related systems are generally costly, and many use excessive arnpunts of water. These systems also require significa water supply storage, which adds to the overall weight of vehicles including those systems and limits operation of remote shower Systems. These drawbacks make portable and remote shower systems impractical and generally unavailable for commercial use.

4] In addition to the excessive burden on the vehicles due to excess water weight, it has heretofore been difficult to absorb Costs associated with Substituting a shower system for an otherwise useful space. Systems limited by this burden include such vehicles as airplanes spacecrafts RVs, boats, maritime vessels, trucks, trains, buses, and mobile medical units.

5] Many current shower systems also limit outer space applications that require operation in zero or reduced gravity. These applications include space stations and interplanetary reduced gravity stations.

6] As discussed above, many current shower systems are unavailable for vari6us uses requiring maximizing limited Supplies of water, such as medical facilities, country houses, cabins, rest areas, camping facilities, beaches, and military Instillations [0007] Still further, current showering Systems are not applicable to various other liquid distribution operations, such as Cooling stations, agriculu

field irrigation, animal cleaners, barn or stable

cleaners, pesticide application medical equipment sterilization, humidifiers, hair washers, skin moisturizers, nasal decongestion units, suntan sprayers, and spa treatments.

8] In view of these burdens, offering showers or mist distribution Systems has been diffic1t to implement in the aforementioned applications even where demand has been high.

9] The disadvantages associated with current shower Systems have made it apparent that a new technique for showering or distributing mist is needed.

The new technique should minimize water and space requirem5

Summary of the Invention

(0010] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a mist delivery system includes an enclosure wherein an air channel is defined therebetween. The enclosure includes at least one misting nozzle or spout, though it may include a Plurality of height dependent nozzles, coupled thereto.

The enclosure also includes a fan for circulating air through the air channel and inside the shower stall.

The enclosure still further includes a water drain allowing water to drain from within the shower stall or the shower stall housing. The mist delivery system may be controlled by a controller operating in response to Commands from a user input device such as a display.

1] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, drying system includes a stall, whereby a user may enter for the purpose of drying, for example, wet clothing. The drying system includes the hydrophobic walls and condensing surfaces, as discussed regarding the misting systems referred to above. The system further includes a blower or Plurality of blowers for blowing moist or misted air out of the stall and along the condensing surfaces within the stall walls.

(0012] One advantage of the present invention is that, while offering a refreshing shower and a sauna- type experience the system uses minimal amounts of water and provides adjustability for user height.

Another advantage of the present invention is that the shower system is applicable to other modes of transportation including railroad, cars, buses, maritime vehicles and other such vehicles wherein water usage and availability is limited.

3] Still a further advantage of the present invention is that it provides a space efficient drying system that may be used in conjunction with the mist delivery system or as a stand alone unit.

(0014] Additional advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the description that follows and may be realized by the instrumentalities and combination5 Particularly pointed out in the appended claims, taken in Conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

5] For a complete understanding of the invention there will now be described some embodiments thereof, given by way of example, reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which: [0016) Figure i is a perspective view of a vehicle with a section broken away illustrating a mist delivery system according to one embodiment of the Present invention; [0017] Figure 2 is a partial top view of the mist delivery system of Figure 1; [0018] Figure 3 is schematic diagram of air flow within a mist delivery system in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; [0019] Figures 4a is perspective view of a portable mist delivery System i accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; [0020] Figure 4b is the system of claim 4a in operation;

] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a drying system lfl accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and [0022] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a * disposable mist delivery system in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

The present invention is illustrated with respect to a misting System and related drying System,

Particularly suited to the aerospace fieldi. The

present invention is, however, applicable to various other uses that may require misting systems, such as campers, Spacecrafts railroad cars, buses, maritime vehicles and other such vehicles as will be understood by one skilled in the art. In each of the following figures, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same components.

3] Referring to Figure 1, a vehicle 8 including the misting system 10 is Illustrated A perspective view of the vehicle 8 is shown having a piece of the vehicle skin removed such that the misting system io (mist delivery system) is visible. The misting system 10, in the present embodiment of the invention is Illustrated with an enclosure 12 and an adjacent changing area 14 or restroom. The misting system io is illustrated in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As was Previously mentioned, the misting system 10 may be incorporated in various other vehicles and the vehicle embodiment is merely used for illustration. Various other app1iatj05 will be discussed in detail regarding Figures 4a, 4b, 5, and 6 (0024] The misting system io further includes a Plurality of misting spouts or nozzles 16, a user Controlled display 18, and a control device or controller 20 for the system io. Also, between the enclosure 12 and the changing area 14, a door 22 is Positioned such that a user may change in the changing area 14 and immediately enter the enclosure 12 without requiring a separate changing room other than the included changing area 14.

5] The nozzles or spouts 16 expel a heated or misted substance that may include at least one of water, an insect repellant, a hair growth formula, an ionized liquid, a tanning Solution, a Suntan Solution, a soap, a shampoo, a disinfectant, a fuel, a fertilizer or a spa treatment [0026] The system io may be powered by solar panels, nuclear power, energy from a battery, wind, tides, Condensation fuel cells, reactors, pressure created by weight and gravity, electrostatic power, human movements for energy, hand/foot pumps, co2 cartridges pressurized water, ion magnets, propane, solar panels, chemical reactions, solid fuel, wind, reactors, gas, and any other power Source known in the art.

(0027] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the misting system 10 is illustrated ifl accordance with another embodiment of the present invention The enclosure 12 of the misting System io includes a shower stall or primary wall 24 and a shower stall housing or secondary wall. 26 wherein an air channel 28 S defined therebetween. The misting system io Is mounted on the vehicle 8 though a mount 25 coupled to the system io.

(00283 The Primary wall 24 of the misting system io includes at least one misting nozzle 16, though Preferably a Plurality of nozzles 16 are coupled thereto. The enclosure 12 also includes a fan 30 for circulating air through the air channel 28 and inside the primary wall 24. The enclosure 12 still further includes a water drain 32 allowing water to drain from within the primary wall 24 or the secondary wall 26.

The misting system 10 may be controlled by a controller operating in response to Commands from a user input device such as display 18.

9] The Primary wall 24 of the enclosure 12 substantially encloses the shower area 41. The illustrated primary wall 24 IS cylindrical; however various other shapes of the internal primary wall 24 are also included in the present invention, such as cubicle, conical, spherical, irregular, or any other known three dimensional enclosure. The primary wall 24 includes a sidewall 34, a base 36, and a ceiling 38.

The sidewall 34 includes an inner surface 40 facing the shower area 41 of the enclosure 12, and an Outer surface 42 facing the secondary wall 26.

0] The primary wall ceiling 38 is coupled to the top of the sidewall 34, and the primary wall base 36 is coupled to the bottom of the sidewall 34. Both the base.36 and the ceiling 38 have openings defined respectively therein.

1] The base 36 is embodied as perforated whereby warm moist air from within the shower area 41 may escape or be drawn out of the.. shower area 41.

Alternate embodiments of the present invention include a single hole or plurality of holes defined within the base 36 such that the warm moist air may be removed from the shower area 41.

[00323 The ceiling 38, in accordance with one embodiment, includes at least one opening 39 defined therein such that air from the fan 30 may be blown into the shower area 41 both for the purposes of drying the user or user 43 and for blowing warm moist air out through the base 36. The fan 30 may also be pOitjoned at any other section of the enclosure 12, and the ceiling 38 need not include an opening therefor. An alternate embodiment of the present invention includes a fan or blower sucking air out of the enclosure 12 such that water may be directed in a weightless environment.

3] The walls of the shower area 41 including the inner sidewall surface 40, an inner surface of the base 44, and an inner surface of the ceiling 46 are embodied as either coated with or made of a hydrophobic surface, such that little or no water from the mist sprayed from the misting nozzles 16 condenses on their surfaces.

Alternate embodiments of the present invention include only portions of the shower surfaces coated or made of a hydrophobic surface such that water condenses on some or all of the shower area surfaces and is therefrom drained from the system io.

[00343 The shower area 41 IS entered through the door 22, which is embodied as a Swinging door or a sliding door on the inside or outside of the enclosure 12. One embodiment of the system io activates in response to opening and Closing of the door 22 such that the system io halts operations when the door 22 is opened. Important to note is that for portable embodiments or free standing embodiments the misting system io may include an opening rather than a door, as will be discussed in detail later.

5] The sidewall 34 is embodied as cy1indrj such that substantially optimal misting may be arranged. Coupled to an inner surface 40 of the sidewall 34 is a Plurality of misting nozzles 16.

6] Numerous arrangements of misting nozzles 16 are also included in the present invention, such as having any number of misting nozzles 16 arranged in rows or Including diagonal arrangements of nozzles or Individual nozzles fed by a series of water pipes.

7] The nozzle arrangement, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, includes a Plurality of nozzles activated to receive water or another substance as a function of the user's height.

For example, a taller user would either actiVate or require activation of all nozzles 16 whereas a shorter user may require only use of the lower nozzles. The nozzles 16 may be activated in response to a sensor arrangement evaluating a user's height, or in response to inputs from the user into the user display 18, which activates the controller 20.

8] The controller 20, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention receives signals from height sensors 56, such that the user's height may be determined whereby the contrdller 20 activates nozzles 16 dependant on that height. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include the user inputting the user height into the display 18 such that the controller 20 receives the input signal and activates nozzles 16 as a function of that signal.

9] The Controller 20 may control water pressure and temperature as a function of the distance of the nozzles 16 from the users for perfect water coverage and water temperature. Alternately, temperature sensors 58 and pressure sensors 60 are poitioned around the inner surface 40 such that actual misting temperature and pressure at various points of the shower area 41 may be determined and adjusted through logic within the Controller 20. For areas not sufficiently Covered by the nozzles 16, a hand held nozzle for spraying the user may be included such that the user may spray the aforementioned areas.

0] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, distance sensors 62 generating signals as a function of a distance of the user from the nozzles 16 are included in the system io. Signals generated therefrom are received in the controller 20, which adjusts temperature and pressure accordingly to provide maximum user comfort.

(0041] The controller 20 may also include logic such that he water pipe is drained between various user showers so that water temperature coming out of the nozzle 16 may be accurately controlled.

2] The controller 20 also may control mood lighting 64 and the LED display 18, such that as the various cycles of the shower operation are activated and completing various signals such as the changing of lighting texture or color, and/or signals on the LED display 18 are activated Other signals may include informing the user how much time remains before the next cycle and what will occur during the next cycle.

3] One embodiment of the controller 20 controls cycles height adjustme automatic system activation in response to clogjng the door 22, a time limited water cycle, a time-limited soap cycle (durirng which the water cycle may be halted or paused). The controller 20 may also control a rinse cycle, a drying cycle, and a cleaning Cycle that activates in response to the Closing of the door 20 and the exiting of the user.

4] Important to note is that the controller 20 may include default settings that are adjustable by the user; or it may be fully automated, such that no user input is required. Also, the control device or controller 20 may include at least one of an electronic controller, a user operated pump system, or a series of ports for receiving pressurized air, misted air, misted gas, mist free air, scented air, or mist free gas.

(0045] Another embodiment of the present invention includes the secondary wall 26 and the primary wall 24 defining an air channel therebetween The interior surface 66 of the Secondary wall 26 and the outer surface 42 of the primary wall 24 are embodied as including condensing surf aces 68 (first condensing surface and second condensing surface) (0046] Generally condensing surfaces 68 are cooler in temperature than the mist that is cycled past them, such that the mist condenses on the condensing surfaces 68. Examples of condensing surfaces 68 include stainless steel and various other metals and substances that are generally cooler than the mist from the nozzles 16.

(0047] In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, misted air from the nozzles or Spouts 16 is ionized or includes an ionized substance TheL ionized mist is directed by electrostatic collectors Positioned on the user or within the enclosure 12, which attract the ionized mist and direct the ionized mist toward the user or an object in the enclosure 12. The electrostatic Collectors may move in response to controller signals to collect liquid in the air and to vary mist intensity in different areas of the enclosure 12.

(0048] Water is supplied to the system through a water tank 70, which receives a small amount of water as required for the entire misting cycle. Individual users may bring their own water and input it into the water tank 70, thereby ensuring that the water is fresh and clean. The water is later heated in a heater 72.

Alternate embodiments of the present invention include water supplied from the main water storage area of the vehicle including the misting system io.

(0049] Water from the nozzles 16 is generally drained to a water drain 32, whereby condensed water on the condensing surfaces 68 flows downward into the drain Position near the bottom of the misting system io in response to gravity. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include a removable basin coupled to the enclosure 12.

0] Referring to Figure 3, the air flow dynamics of misting system io, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, is illustrated.

As was Previously discussed, air is blown into the shower area 41 both to dry the user and, during the cleaning cycle, to blow the misted air out of the shower area 41. The misted air is illustrated s blown out of the shower area 41 through openings in the base 36; however alternate embodiments of the present invention include the misted air blown out of openings defined in the walls 34 or ceiling 38, as will be understood by one skilled in the art.

(0051] The misted air may be directed out of the system or through the air channel 28 such that water within the misted air condenses on condensing surfaces withIn the air channel 28. The dried air is then redirected into the shower area 41 until the fan 30 is halted by the user 43 or the controller 20.

(0052] Referring to Figures 4a and 4b, an alternate embodiment of the misting system is Illustrated. The portable mist delivery system 90 is Illustrated with a user 92 in Figure 4b and without the user in 4a. The portable mist delivery system 90 includes the drying system, as was discussed above, but is a portable unit rather than a larger shower unit.

3] The portable system 90 inc1udes a liquid delivery hose 94 for supplying nozzles 96 within a head unit 98 with pressurized and misted water and shampoo.

In other words, a shampoo solution may be misted or Sprayed into the system 90. The system 90 further includes a drainage tube 100 receiving condensed mist from the condensing surfaces in a similar manner as discussed regarding Figures 1-3. The system 90 may be used for applications including washing and Conditioning hair, washing faces, moisturizing skin, nasal congestion, spa treatments, etc. [0054] Referring to Figure 5, an alternate embodiment of the present invention including a drying system 120 is illustrated. The drying system 120 includes a stall 122, whereby a user 124 may enter for the purpose of drying, for example, wet clothing. The drying system 120 includes the hydrophobic walls 126 and condensing surfaces 128, as discussed regarding the misting systems referred to above. The system 120 further includes a blower or Plurality of blowers 130 for blowing moist or misted air out of the stall 122 and along the condensing surfaces 128 within the stall walls. One application for this dryer System 120 includes an outdoor station for drying off and warming skiers. One skilled in the art will realize numerous other applications for the dryer system 120.

(0055] Referring to Figure 6, a disposable embodiment of the shower system is illustrated The disposable shower system 140 includes a collapsible bag 142 having a Plurlity' of spouts or nozzles 144 therein. The system 140 also includes a control device, here embodied as a pump 146, for pumping misted air into the enclosure 148 formed b' the bag 142. The internal surface 150 of the enclosure 148 includes a hydrophobic surface and may be removed for cleaning or disposal. The system 140 is applicable to uses requiring compact shower systems such as camping or

military field operations a larger version of the

System may be used in greenhoug5 (either as the walls of the greenhou or for localized plant misting) or other known agricu1tur applications.

6] In operation, a user generally prepares for the misting shower by removing Clothing and Inputting water into the water tank 70. At this point, a heater 72 activates and warms the water in preparation for misting from the nozzle 16. The user may then input his height.

7] The user Opens the door 22 and closes it, which may automatically activate misting from the nozzles 16. A misting cycle then begins wherein a specific signal, such as a light glows to indicate how much time remains before the next cycle. The next cycle, a soaping cycle, may include a pause in the misting to conserve water. The misting then reactivates and a rinse cycle is engaged. A dry cycle Is then activated, and the fan 30 blows air through the shower area, and the air is cycled whereby mist within the air is Condensed on the condensing surfaces 68 and Continually blown within the shower area 41.

8] Upon completion of the drying cycle, the user exits and closes the door behind them, and an automatic self-cleaning process activates whereby remaining water in the water pipe or within the nozzles 16 is drained and dried.

9] Important to note is that if during any of the cycles the user wishes to exit, an automatic stop Cycle may be included such that a timer 74 activates and allows the user a specific amount of time in which to resume the shower. If the user does not resume the shower Within the timerspecified allocation, the cleaning process of the shower is activated.

0] From the foregoing, it can be seen that there has been brought to the art a new shower systemjQ It is to be understood that the Preceding descripti0 of one embodiment of the present invention IS merely illustrative of some of the many specific embodiments that represent applications of the principals of the present invention Numerous and other arrangeme5 would be evident to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.

Claims

What is claimed is: 1. A drying system for drying an object comprising: an

enclosure comprising a primary wall and a secondary wall, said primary wall comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, said interior surface of said primary wall defining a drying area, said interior surface comprising a hydrophobic surface, said exterior surface comprising a first condensing surface, said secondary wall comprising an inner surface, said inner surface of said secondary wall comprising a second condensing surface, wherein an air channel is defined between said exterior surface of said primary wall and said inner surface of said secondary wall such that water within mist flowing through said air channel condenses on said first condensing surface and said second condensing surface; at least one blower coupled to said primary enclosure either blowing air into said enclosure or sucking air from said enclosure; a control device activating said blower such that misted air within said enclosure is blown through said drain opening and flows along and condenses on said condensing surface; and a collector Positioned at a base of said air channel such that condensed water may descend into said collector for removal from the drying system.
2. The system of claim i, wherein said collector comprises a drain or a removable basin.
3. The system of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of mist dispensers positioned within said enclosure, wherein said control device directs misted air through said plurality of mist dispensers.
4. The system of claim 3 further comprising a hand held nozzle for spraying the object in areas not sufficiently Covered by said mist dispensers.
5. A portable misting system for misting an object comprising: a portable enclosure comprising a first end and defining, at said first end, a receiving area for inserting the object, said enclosure further comprising an internal surf ace and an external surface, said internal surface comprising a hydrophobic material and further defining a drain opening receiving misted air during a drying cycle, said external surface comprising a condensing surface; a Plurality of mist dispensers pOsitioned within said enclosure; and a control device directing said misted air through said Plurality of mist dispensers, said control device further activating an air flow system such that misted air within said enclosure exits said enclosure through said drain opening during said drying cycle and flows along and condenses on said condensing surface.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein said enclosure comprises at least one of an inflatable material, a disposable material, a material molded for a specific use, or a Collapsible material.
7. The system of claim 5, wherein said misted air comprises at least one of an insect repellant, water, an ionized liquid, a tanning Solution, a suntan Solution, a soap, a shampoo, a disinfectant a fuel, a fertilizer, or a spa treatment.
8. The system of claim 5, wherein said internal surface is removable and disposable.
9. The system of claim 5, wherein said control device comprises at least one of an electronic controller, a user operated pump system, or a series of ports for receiving pressurized air, misted air, misted gas, mist free air, scented air, or mist free gas.
10. The system of claim 5, wherein said enclosure comprises at least one of a helmet shape, a tubular shape, a free standing chamber, or a collapsible chamber.
11. The system of claim 5, wherein said receiving area is defined such that it may receive at least one of a head, an animal, a vehicle, or an individual.
12. The system of claim 5, wherein said control device comprises logic activating a misting cycle wherein a mist is directed out of said mist dispensers and said logic activating a soaping cycle.
13. The system of claim 12, wherein said control device further comprises logic activating a drying cycle.
14. The system of claim 12, wherein said controller further comprises logic activating a cleaning cycle in response to the object leaving said enclosure.
15. The system of claim 5, wherein said control device controls blowing air into said enclosure or sucking air from said enclosur, thereby forcing misted air out of said enclosure and into an air channel partially defined by said condensing surface.
16. The system of claim 5, wherein said mist dispensers comprise nozzles or spouts.
17. The system of claim 5, wherein said control device is powered through at least one of CO2 cartridges, solar panels, human movements, gravity pressure, fuel cells, wind, reactors, propane, pressurized water, solid fuel, or gas.
18. The system of claim 5 further comprising a removable collector Positioned at a base of said enclosure such that condensed water may descend into said collector for removal from the portable misting system.
19. The system of claim 5 further comprising a mount Coupled to said enclosure such that said enclosure may be Coupled to country houses, cabins, rest areas, camping facilities, beaches, and military instillations RVs, maritime vessels, hospital beds, trucks, trains, airplanes, Space vehicles, buses, mobile medical units, bus stations, truck stops, cruise lines, submarines, and leisure crafts.
20. The system of claim 5, wherein said misted air comprises an ionized substance, said enclosure further comprising electrostatic collectors for attracting said ionized substance and directing said ionized substance toward the object.
21. The system of claim 5 further comprising a hand held nozzle for spraying the user in areas not sufficiently covered by said mist dispensers.
22. A misting system for misting a user comprising: an enclosure defining a receiving area for receiving the user, said enclosure further comprising an internal surface and an external surface, said internal surface further defining a drain opening receiving misted air during a drying cycle, said external surface comprising a condensing surface; a plurality of mist dispensers Positioned within said enclosure such that the user may receive a uniform coating of a misted substance; and a control device directing said misted substance through said Plurality of mist dispensers, said control device further activating an air flow system such that misted air Within said enclosure exits said enclosure through said drain opening during said drying cycle and flows along and condenses on said condensing surface.
23. The system of claim 22, wherein said internal surface comprises a mist repellant material or coating.
24. The system of claim 22, wherein said misted substance comprises at least one of water, an ionized liquid, insect repellant, medical equipment sterilizer, soap, skin moisturizer, nasal decongestant, artificial suntan, suntan lotion, or spa treatments.
25. The system of claim 22, wherein said enclosure comprises a cylindrical, cubicle, conical, or irregular shape.
26. The system of claim 22 further comprising a user accessible misted substance input tank receiving a substance to be misted from the user.
27. The system of claim 22 further comprising an input display, whereby commands are entered for physical dimensions of the user such that the system conserves the misted substance by either said plurality of mist dispensers aimed at the user or only operating a portion of said plurality of mist dispensers corresponding with said physical dimensions of the user.
28. The system of claim 22 further comprising at least one height sensor generating a height of user signal.
29. The system of claim 22, wherein said control device receives at least one of: a height of user signal, a temperature within said enclosure signal, or a distance signal and adjusts said plurality of mist dispensers as a function thereof.
30. The system of claim 22 further comprising at least one distance sensor generating a distance signal as a function of a distance between said plurality of mist dispensers and the user.
31. The system of claim 22, wherein said enclosure defines at least one drain for receiving said misted substance.
32. The system of claim 22 further comprising a disposable or removable enclosure liner lining said internal surface of said enclosure.
33. The system of claim 22, wherein said misted substance is ionized, said enclosure further comprising electrostatic collectors for attracting said ionized misted substance and directing said misted substance toward the user.
34. The system of claim 22 further comprising a mount coupled to said enclosure such that said enclosure may be coupled to country houses, cabins, rest areas, camping facilities, beaches, and military instillations RVs, maritime vessels, hospital beds, trucks, airplanes, space vehicles, trains, buses, and mobile medical units.
35. The system of claim 22 further comprising a hand held nozzle for spraying the user in areas not sufficiently covered by said mist dispensers.
36. The system of claim 22, wherein said control device is powered through at least one of CO2 cartridges, wind, solar panels, human movements, gravity pressure, fuel cells, reactors, propane, pressurized water, solid fuel, or gas.
37. The system of claim 22 further comprising user adjustable nozzles.
38. A misting system for misting a user comprising: an enclosure defining a receiving area for receiving the user, said enclosure further comprising an internal surface and an external surface, said internal surface further defining a drain opening receiving misted air during a drying cycle, said external surface comprising a condensing surf aFe; a disposable or removable enclosure liner lining said internal surface of said enclosure; a plurality of mist dispensers positioned within said enclosure such that the user may receive a uniform coating of a misted substance; a hand held nozzle for spraying the user in areas not sufficiently covered by said mist dispensers; and a control device directing said misted substance through said plurality of mist dispensers, said control device further activating an air flow system such that misted air within said enclosure exits said enclosure through said drain opening during said drying cycle and flows along and condenses on said condensing surface.
39. The system of claim 38, wherein said misted substance is ionized, said enclosure further comprising electrostatic collectors for attracting said ionized misted substance and directing said misted substance toward the user.
40. The system of claim 38 further comprising a mount coupled to said enclosure such that said enclosure may be coupled to country houses, cabins, rest areas, camping facilities, beaches, and military instillations, RVs, maritime vessels, hospital beds, trucks, airplanes, space vehicles, trains, buses, and mobile medical units.