Method and apparatus for helping to assure the washing of hands

Details Method and apparatus for helping to assure the washing of hands Method and apparatus for helping to assure the washing of hands

1999-08-11

2000-11-14

Lee, Benjamin C.

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

222 39, 106 3132, 424 971, 428 411, 422186, 422291, 292347, G08B 2300

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061476072

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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