Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1996-02-23
1998-09-22
Wu, Daniel J.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
340539, 340691, G08B 2300
Patent
active
058120599
ABSTRACT:
A system and corresponding method for enhancing hygiene in a food handling environment include an indicator to be worn by a worker in the food handling area, an activating device located outside of the food handling area, a hand cleaning station located proximate or within the food handling area (remote from the restroom), and a deactivating device operatively associated with the hand cleaning station. Upon leaving the food handling area, the indicator worn by the worker is activated when the worker enters a predetermined area proximate the activating device. Thereafter, the indicator is deactivated by the deactivating device only when it is determined that the worker has utilized the hand cleaning station proximate the food handling area. In such a manner, the prior art problem of worker contamination occurring between, for example, the restroom and food handling area is substantially eliminated. According to alternative embodiments, the system and method may be used in hospital environments so as to prevent germs from spreading from one patient to another by way of medical personnel.
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Adler Lee M.
Shaw Daniel C.
Berenato, III Joseph W.
Sloan Valve Company
Wu Daniel J.
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