Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1998-10-13
2000-02-29
Lee, Benjamin C.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
15 1, 152444, 15245, 1525505, 222 92, 222175, G08B 2300
Patent
active
060314613
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for helping to assure the washing of hands. An easily identifiable substance is provided which can be removed by washing, and a marking mechanism is coupled to the easily identifiable substance. A hand of a person is then marked with the easily identifiable substance when the marking mechanism is triggered. In one embodiment, a flush mechanism of a toilet or urinal is equipped with the marking mechanism, and the marking mechanism is triggered when a person flushes the toilet or urinal. In another embodiment, a door handle is equipped with the marking mechanism, and the marking mechanism is triggered when a person uses the door handle.
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