US20030177572A1 - Aircraft passenger cleansing system - Google Patents

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US20030177572A1
US20030177572A1 US10/104,331 US10433102A US2003177572A1 US 20030177572 A1 US20030177572 A1 US 20030177572A1 US 10433102 A US10433102 A US 10433102A US 2003177572 A1 US2003177572 A1 US 2003177572A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/48—Drying by means of hot air
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
    • B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
    • B64D11/02—Toilet fittings

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  • the present invention relates to bathing systems and more particularly to bathing in an aircraft environment.
  • the patent literature includes single door entry bathing chambers for sequencing bathing functions while in a sitting or prone position, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 4,130,120 directed to a variety of benefits such as steam generation, infra-red, and ultra-violet light.
  • the present invention relates specifically to an aircraft passenger cleansing system wherein available space and time limitations require high speed methods for cleansing passengers while maintaining sanitation in the process to prevent transmission of illnesses to passengers sequencing through the present system.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention showing a cleansing system aboard an aircraft for passengers including a lavatory, shower and changing room combined in a single passenger floor area;
  • FIG. 2 is a floor plan of a further embodiment of the present invention showing a cleansing system aboard the aircraft having separate changing room and shower areas useable in aircraft having increased floor space availability;
  • FIG. 3 is illustrative of the cleansing system of FIG. 2 however showing passenger utilization of changing room and shower areas simultaneously by two passengers;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the apparatus and passenger operating controls for sequencing the cleansing process in the shower areas of the embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a system flow diagram illustrative of the present aircraft passenger cleaning system process steps.
  • FIG. 1 shows a passenger 1 standing in a single floor area including a lavatory toilet unit 3 , the passenger 1 facing sink.
  • Horizontal arms 4 shown on the left of passenger 1 are utilized in the cleaning process as described in the flow diagram of FIG. 5.
  • the cleansing system embodiment of FIG. 2 is utilized in aircraft having more space available and located preferably adjacent to the emergency escape doors while the aircraft is in flight.
  • the passenger utilizing shower 7 first enters changing room 5 provided with a seat 6 as seen also in FIG. 6. Once disrobed, the passenger in changing room 5 enters cleansing chamber 7 utilizing the operating controls shown in more detail in FIG. 4. Upon completion of the cleansing process the passenger could exit cleansing chamber 7 through exit 8 into an adjacent lavatory (not shown) to dress. An unoccupied changing room 5 could also be used to dress unless increased speed in processing passengers is desired and a further passenger in changing room 5 is ready to use cleansing chamber 7 .
  • FIG. 4 there is shown the structure and operating controls for sequencing the cleansing process detailed in the flow chart of FIG. 5.
  • Three horizontal arms 4 are utilized to dispense water, cleaning solution, and air drying (if that feature is selected by the passenger).
  • Three control buttons setting timers, 5 , 10 , and 11 are provided for the passenger being cleaned to make the selections (within the limits shown in the flow chart of FIG. 5).
  • the first timer 5 activates the cleansing system process and starts the wetting process.
  • Timing indicator 12 shows progress during the wetting cycle. Progress then proceeds through all four stages of the cleansing cycle.
  • the passenger can then activate the cleaning cycle by starting timer control 10 which causes application of a cleansing agent followed by a period allowing the person to apply the cleansing agent. Again, as in the first step, the passenger can activate the next timer 11 to activate the rinse cycle.
  • the air drying process follows (as seen in the flow chart of FIG. 5).
  • the cleansing system operation is completed through a sanitation step where shower unit 7 is disinfected and dried.
  • the individual cleaning process will vary according to the individual passenger timing selections and will usually take approximately 10 minutes but limits are set as shown in the flow chart of FIG. 5 in the interest in maximizing the number of passengers that can be processed. Waste water passing through the drain shown in the bottom of cleansing chamber 7 of FIG. 4 may be replaced or sanitized for reuse.

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