WO2002071905A1 - Recipients d'eau et ensembles de lavage comprenant ceux-ci - Google Patents

Recipients d'eau et ensembles de lavage comprenant ceux-ci Download PDF

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WO2002071905A1
WO2002071905A1 PCT/GB2002/001033 GB0201033W WO02071905A1 WO 2002071905 A1 WO2002071905 A1 WO 2002071905A1 GB 0201033 W GB0201033 W GB 0201033W WO 02071905 A1 WO02071905 A1 WO 02071905A1
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receptacle
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washing
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Mohamed Abdou Ben Ghalbon
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Priority to DE60232314T priority Critical patent/DE60232314D1/de
Priority to EP02703755A priority patent/EP1372448B1/fr
Priority to AT02703755T priority patent/ATE431092T1/de
Publication of WO2002071905A1 publication Critical patent/WO2002071905A1/fr

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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
    • A47K1/00—Wash-stands; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K1/04—Basins; Jugs; Holding devices therefor
    • A47K1/05—Holding devices for basins or jugs

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  • This invention relates to water receptacles and washing arrangements inco orating same.
  • Water particularly potable water
  • Water in this region is considered to be the most critical natural resource because these countries lie in arid regions of the world.
  • Several countries in the region are currently suffering f om water scarcity due to increased demand resulting from population growth, higher standards of living, urbanisation and economic growth rates. This situation is very likely to affect all countries in the region in the near future.
  • Wodou and Ghusl are important Muslim practices which relate to washing. Wodou is an ablution procedure which is obligatory whilst performing all prayers, including the five daily prayers. The majority of practicing Moslems perform Wodou, some five times a day.
  • a Wodou involves washing of the hands, mouth, nose (nostrils), face, arms, wiping of the head and ears, and both feet with handfuls of water.
  • Wodou one is required to recite certain Islamic texts and remember given phrases, with the result that a typical Wodou may take some minutes.
  • running water facilities a considerable amount of water goes to waste during the practice, since only handfuls of water are collected and used at each washing step.
  • Ghusl is a practice where the whole body is wiped with handfuls of clean water. It is performed by practicing Moslems every Friday before the Friday midday prayer. In addition, Ghusl is required after sexual intercourse and nocturnal emissions. Therefore, the average Moslem would be expected to perform Ghusl several times a week.
  • the Wodou and Ghusl practices derive directly from the teaching of the Prophet Mohammed.
  • the prophet Mohamed recommended that minimal quantities of water are used to perform Wodou and Ghusl. Specifically, the equivalent of a Moud of water is what he was known to use for Wodou, and the equivalent of a Sa'a of water is what he was known to use for Ghusl. According to Islamic literature, a Moud is equivalent to 688 grams of water, and a Sa'a is equivalent to four Mouds, or 2752 grams of water. In general traditions strive to adhere to the practices of the prophet Mohamed as much as is practically possible.
  • the Prophet Mohammed urged his followers to use water sparingly and with care when performing Wodou and Ghusl.
  • the use of the limited quantities of water known as Moud and Sa'a is not an obligatory requirement for Moslems, and often, even with the best of intentions, water is wasted or, at least, the use is not optimised.
  • mosques provide Wodou facilities so that several individuals may use stretches of water drainage canals supplied with many water taps for use by individual users. In such facilities, water runs continuously during Wodou and often unattended. It represents a major waste of water.
  • a receptacle adapted to hold a body of water and having indicator means for indicating when the volume of water held in the receptacle is equal to a volume i) in the range 688 to 757cm 3 , preferably 688 to 697cm 3 , most preferably about 689cm 3 , and/or ii) in the range 2752 to 3028cm 3 , preferably 2752 to 2786cm 3 , most preferably about 2757cm 3 .
  • receptacles having indicator means indicating when the volume of water held in the receptacle is equal to volume i) as defined above are termed Moud receptacles
  • receptacles having indicator means indicating when the volume of water held in the receptacle is equal to the volume ii) as defined above are termed Sa'a receptacles.
  • the indicator means may comprise a marking on the receptacle equivalent to a volume i) as defined above, and/or ii), as defined above.
  • the capacity of the receptacle may be equal to a volume i), as defined above, or ii) as defined above, and the indicator means may comprise a water releasing feature of the receptacle which releases water once the receptacle is filled to capacity.
  • the water releasing feature may be a hole, a spout or even the top of a perimeter wall of the receptacle.
  • the width of the receptacle may exceed its depth. Such arrangements are convenient for washing purposes, allowing easy movement of the hand.
  • the receptacle may have the word Moud disposed thereon.
  • the receptacle may have the word Sa'a disposed thereon.
  • the words Moud and Sa'a need not be written in English - other languages might be used.
  • the receptacle may comprise one or more gripping portions disposed near to the top of the receptacle, preferably on an upper surface thereof.
  • the gripping portions may comprise handles.
  • a washing arrangement comprising a receptacle according to the first aspect of the invention and a receptacle housing adapted, to receive the receptacle.
  • Such arrangements can be conveniently fitted in a variety of locations.
  • the receptacle housing may comprise a recessed region to receive the receptacle, the recessed region generally conforming to the external shape of the receptacle.
  • Such receptacle housings provide a convenient and aesthetically pleasing way of stowing the receptacle.
  • a wash basin having a washing arrangement according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • the receptacle housing may be integral with the wash basin.
  • the receptacle housing may be located on a rearwardly disposed upper surface of the basin.
  • a bath tub having a washing arrangement according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • the receptacle housing may be integral with the bath tub.
  • a shower facility having a washing arrangement according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • a sixth aspect of the invention there is provided the use of water held in a receptacle according to the first aspect of the invention or a washing arrangement according to the second aspect of the invention for washing.
  • the use may be in conjunction with Wodou or Ghusl.
  • Figure 1 shows a receptacle
  • Figure 2 shows (a) a plan view of a washing arrangement and (b) a cross sectional view along the line A - A 1
  • Figure 3 shows a shower facility having a washing arrangement
  • Figure 4 shows a bath tub having a washing arrangement
  • Figure 5 shows (a) a plan view of a sink having an integral washing arrangement and (b) a cross sectional view along the line A - A 1 .
  • Figure 1 shows an example of a Moud receptacle 10 in accordance with the invention.
  • the receptacle is adapted to hold a body of water and has a marking 12 thereon indicating when the volume of water held in the receptacle 10 is equal to 688cm 3 .
  • the user can ensure the amount of water is equal to (or very nearly equal to) a Moud.
  • Wodou can be performed in a manner faithful to the teachings of Hadith, using a minimal amount of water.
  • a Moud is 688 grams and a Sa'a is 2752 grams.
  • the correct weight of water could be used by pouring water into a weight measuring arrangement. However, such an arrangement would be cumbersome and unnecessarily complicated.
  • the present invention provides a simpler and convenient arrangement in which consideration is made of the correct volume of water. To obtain these volumes, the density of water must be known. However, the density of water is temperature dependent (and to a lesser degree pressure dependent). Table 1 shows the variation of the density of water between 0 and 50 °C at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. Also, Table 1 shows the volumes of water which are equivalent to a Moud and a Sa'a at these temperatures.
  • volumes considered useful in the context of the present invention range from the Moud and Sa'a volumes at 0°C to volumes which are greater by 10%, ie, from 688 to 757cm 3 in the case of a Moud and from 2752 to 3028cm 3 in the case of a Sa'a.
  • the volume range 688 to 697cm 3 in the case of a Moud (and 2752 to 2786cm 3 in the case of a Sa'a) are considered particularly useful since they correspond to temperatures in the temperature range 0 to 50 °C, which is the range in which most washing takes place.
  • Volumes corresponding to room temperature (20 °C), ie, 689cm 3 and 2757cm 3 for a Moud and Sa'a, respectively, are possibly most useful.
  • a single marking corresponding to a single volume is used, it is possible to dispose a number of markings relating to the relevant volumes on a receptacle. For example, three separate marking might be used to indicate desired volumes corresponding to 'cold', 'warm' and 'hot' water.
  • the receptacle 10 of Figure 1 further comprises handles 14, 16 and a lip 18.
  • the lip 18 assists in pouring water held in the receptacle 10.
  • a large Sa'a receptacle can be provided having a capacity in excess of 2752 cm 3 , and having a marking indicating when a volume of water equal to 2752 cm 3 is present in the receptacle.
  • a receptacle can be used to store an amount of water equal to (or very nearly equal to) a Sa'a, and can be advantageously used in conjunction with Ghusl.
  • the receptacles especially Moud receptacles, are spacious in shape so as to allow easy movement of the hand within the receptacle.
  • FIG. 2 shows a washing arrangement (generally shown at 20) comprising a Sa'a receptacle 22 and a receptacle housing 24 adapted to receive the receptacle 22.
  • the receptacle housing 24 comprises a recessed region 24a to receive the Moud receptacle 22, the recessed region 24a generally confirming to the external shape of the Sa'a receptacle 22.
  • Similar arrangements can be provided to house Moud receptacles.
  • Such washing arrangements can be conveniently positioned at desired locations, such as within bathrooms.
  • the receptacle housing provides a convenient way of storing the receptacle in between uses, and the combination of receptacle and receptacle housing in the washing arrangement can be designed so as to have aesthetic appeal.
  • the receptacle housing can be provided with a drain outlet to aid cleaning.
  • the receptacle 22 has a lip 22a to aid pouring of water held therein.
  • FIG 3 shows a shower facility comprising a shower 30, a shower cubicle 32 and a washing arrangement 34.
  • the washing arrangement 34 comprises a Sa'a receptacle 34a and a receptacle housing 34b.
  • the washing arrangement 34 is generally similar to the arrangement 20 shown in Figure 2, although in the case of the embodiment shown in Figure 3 the lower outer surface of the receptacle housing 34b is generally shaped in accordance with the shape of the lower outer surface of the receptacle 34a. This affords quite an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  • the shower 30 might be used to introduce water to the receptacle 34a.
  • FIG 4 shows a bath tub 40 having the washing arrangement 34 which is depicted in Figure 3.
  • a shower 42 is also provided.
  • FIG. 5 shows a wash basin 50 having a Moud receptacle 52.
  • the Moud receptacle 52 has the appropriate line mark depicting the volume of 688cm 3 (not shown) and a lip 52a to facilitate pouring of water.
  • the basin 50 is of the type having hot and cold taps. The taps are not shown in Figure 5 in order to simplify the appearance of this Figure; however taps can be disposed at i e locations 54, 56.
  • the wash basin 50 comprises an integral receptacle housing 58 in which the Moud receptacle 52 resides.
  • the housing receptacle might be positioned to one side of the basin, rather than centrally, if the wash basin is of the type having a central mixer tap.
  • Other articles, such as bath tubs can be provided having housing receptacles integral therewith.
  • Receptacles and receptacle housings can be fabricated from any convenient materials, such as ceramics, plastics or metal. Washing arrangements can be conveniently positioned against walls using conventional fixing means such as bolts, screws, pins and adhesive.

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  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
  • Accessory Of Washing/Drying Machine, Commercial Washing/Drying Machine, Other Washing/Drying Machine (AREA)
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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un récipient conçu pour contenir une masse d'eau et présentant un indicateur qui permet d'indiquer lorsque le volume de l'eau contenue dans le récipient se trouve dans une plage i) allant de 688 à 757 cm3, de préférence de 688 à 697 cm3, environ 689 cm3 étant idéal, et/ou ii) allant de 2752 à 3028 cm3, de préférence de 2752 à 2786 cm3, environ 2757 cm3 étant idéal.
PCT/GB2002/001033 2001-03-13 2002-03-08 Recipients d'eau et ensembles de lavage comprenant ceux-ci WO2002071905A1 (fr)

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DE60232314T DE60232314D1 (de) 2001-03-13 2002-03-08 Wasserbehälter und waschanlage mit einem solchen wasserbehälter
EP02703755A EP1372448B1 (fr) 2001-03-13 2002-03-08 Recipients d'eau et ensembles de lavage comprenant ceux-ci
AT02703755T ATE431092T1 (de) 2001-03-13 2002-03-08 Wasserbehälter und waschanlage mit einem solchen wasserbehälter

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GB0106084A GB2373180A (en) 2001-03-13 2001-03-13 Sanitaryware suitable for use by practising Moslems
GB0124765.9 2001-10-16
GB0124765A GB0124765D0 (en) 2001-10-16 2001-10-16 Water receptacles and washing arrangements incorporating same

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US1379152A (en) * 1917-08-25 1921-05-24 Charles H Windsor Sanitary basin for lavatories
GB434831A (en) * 1934-04-10 1935-09-10 Paul Wronkow Improvements in or relating to means for supporting wash-basins

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US1379152A (en) * 1917-08-25 1921-05-24 Charles H Windsor Sanitary basin for lavatories
GB434831A (en) * 1934-04-10 1935-09-10 Paul Wronkow Improvements in or relating to means for supporting wash-basins

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