136 results about "Eyewash" patented technology

An eyewash apparatus is disclosed that can be utilized on either side of an associated bowl or sink. Piping extending from spray heads to a housing overlaying a valve can be rotated into position over the sink or bowl. Rotation of the piping initiates or shuts off water flow to eyewash outlets at one end of the piping. The amount of rotation is limited by interaction of a pin traveling in an arcuate slot formed in that part of the apparatus secured to a surface adjacent the sink or bowl. The apparatus can be used on opposite sides of the sink or bowl without a structural change to any components of the apparatus.

A push plate for moving a flow control valve in a covered eye wash fountain is interconnected with a cover whereby opening the flow control valve also opens the cover while simultaneously providing independent opening and closure of the cover without moving the push plate, and simultaneously providing closure of the flow control valve from an open position without closing the cover. The covered eyewash fountain embodying the present allows the cover to be raised and the fountain inspected, cleaned, serviced, or repaired without opening the flow control valve.

An emergency water release device comprises heating elements adapted to heat water, a shower and an eyewash, a valve and a controller which sends a first signal to turn off at least one of the plurality of heating elements when a temperature of the water exceeds a predetermined limit, and when a flow rate of the water is reduced to a reduced flow rate, the valve opens so that water is dispersed away from both the shower and the eyewash in an amount equal to the difference between the flow rate and the reduced flow rate. The heating elements form a first set electrically connected in series which provides heat for water to be dispensed by the shower, a second set electrically connected in series which provides heat for water to be dispensed by the eyewash. The first and second set of heating elements can be connected in parallel. The controller may also be configured to send a signal to another valve to open so that unheated water is mixed with heated water.

The present invention provides a portable eyewash system having a main conduit able to receive fluid from various fluid sources. The main conduit is coupled to a fluid division conduit, which defines a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a second fluid outlet. The first and second fluid outlets are in fluid communication with first and second flexible tubes, respectively, which then direct fluid flow to first and second eyewash cups. The present invention may further include a fluid regulating element coupled to either flexible tube, as well as a pressure relief element in fluid communication with the main conduit.

An emergency washing unit flexibly connected to a service sink faucet, wherein water flow through the unit can be initiated by simply grabbing the unit and squeezing the handle operator on the unit. The unit can be directed anywhere onto the person using it because of its connection to a water supply via a flexible hose. The unit may be mounted on brackets that hold it in a position closer to the user. A vacuum breaker can be used to prevent possible contamination caused by unwanted flow back of used water through the washing unit into the faucet.

An emergency eyewash unit includes a pair of water discharge ports oriented to produce a pair of upwardly directed, diverging water streams for inside-out flush flow of contaminants from a person's eyes. These eyewash streams can be combined with a plurality of smaller upwardly directed facewash streams for flushing contaminants from a person's face. The eyewash and / or facewash streams are produced by an eyewash body adapted for rotatable mounting onto a water supply conduit, with a locking clip normally preventing undesired rotational disassembly. The eyewash body may be used in combination with an overhead emergency shower which, in one preferred form, includes a shower spray head carrying multiple flow control and flow shaper elements to produce a substantially uniformly dispersed shower spray pattern.

An emergency eyewash station is disclosed. The emergency eyewash station includes a reservoir containing an eyewash fluid and a mechanism for dispensing the eyewash fluid from the reservoir to wash an injured person's eyes. An expandable container is configured and arranged to collect used eyewash fluid after the eyewash fluid has been dispensed to wash the injured person's eyes. The station can be further enhanced by equipping the expandable container with a pair of straps configured to compress the reservoir thereby providing a gravity assist to dispensing eyewash fluid.

Methods and apparatus for washing systems, both industrial and residential. Some embodiments pertain to face washing systems that provide a gentle upward flow of water for washing a person's face, but which can be easily reconfigured to provide a downward flow of aerated water for washing of the user's hands. Other embodiments pertain to visual indicators to help a user in a dark environment in the use of an emergency eyewash system. Yet other embodiments pertain to eyewashing systems incorporating filters that are automatically flushed of debris. Still further embodiments pertain to emergency eyewashing systems in which a mixing chamber is located downstream of a thermostatically controlled valve to reduce the possibility of a hot temperature spike being provided to the eyewashing outlet apertures, which could be harmful to users.

A pump assembly for an emergency eyewash station and method of retrofitting a plumbed emergency eyewash station is disclosed. The pump is configured into two parts, an impeller assembly and a drive assembly, that are configured to couple together. The impeller assembly is isolated from the drive assembly and can be easily replaced to ensure a sterile fluid path is maintained for the eyewash fluid. The drive assembly can be fluid powered or an electric motor as desired. The present invention allows a plumbed eyewash station to be retrofitted to use a sterile eyewash fluid. The present invention can also be used in portable eyewash station units too.

Methods and apparatus for improving emergency wash systems. Various embodiments pertain to compact, low flow emergency eyewash systems that provide tepid water at low flow rates. Still further embodiments pertain to emergency washing systems that are adapted and configured to reduce the exposure of users to Legionnaire's Disease with washing system features that permit quick, efficient, high flow rate flushing of the plumbing providing water to the washing system. Still further embodiments pertain to emergency eyewash systems that provide tepid water from a thermostatically controlled mixing valve that has a multi-function body.

An emergency eyewash unit includes a pair of water discharge ports oriented to produce a pair of upwardly directed, diverging water streams for inside-out flush flow of contaminants from a person's eyes. These eyewash streams can be combined with a plurality of smaller upwardly directed facewash streams for flushing contaminants from a person's face. The eyewash and / or facewash streams are produced by an eyewash body adapted for rotatable mounting onto a water supply conduit, with a locking clip normally preventing undesired rotational disassembly. The eyewash body may be used in combination with an overhead emergency shower which, in one preferred form, includes a shower spray head carrying multiple flow control and flow shaper elements to produce a substantially uniformly dispersed shower spray pattern.

A thermostatic mixing valve including a cold water bypass passageway controlled by a pressure-operated check valve that opens upon a failure of a hot water supply to the valve. The valve is particularly for use with safety devices, such as eyewash and drench shower stations, and allows the continued delivery of cold water upon a failure of a hot water supply. The lack of hot water causes a cold water valve opening to be closed by a thermal motor, which retracts upon the lack of hot water, yet the bypass passageway is adapted to allow cold water to bypass the thermal motor-controlled cold water valve opening and be directed to the outlet of the valve.

An emergency eyewash station is disclosed. The emergency eyewash station has a pivoting actuator arm that includes a headrest assembly to properly position a user's injured eyes the correct distance from the eyewash fluid dispensing eyepiece.

A portable eyewash assembly comprising a keg-style container filled with liquid under pressure, eyewash components for emergency flushing of one's eyes, and an adapter connecting the eyewash components to the keg in fluid communication. Additionally, the eyewash assembly can include a handheld hose component for other, non-eye related emergencies connected to the adaptor. Additional components, such as a pressure gauge, relief valve and air in-take valve can also be connected to the adapter.

An integrated columnar structure is connected to hot and cold water supplies. On the structure is separately mounted on eyewash and faucet. In an alternative embodiment a water bubbler can be substituted for the eyewash. Water passageways within the columnar structure separately supply the appropriate temperature water to the faucet and eyewash / bubbler. Valving mounted on the columnar structure, preferably with an angle oriented at an acute angle to the axis of the column, controls the temperature of water supplied to the faucet. Cold, or slightly tempered, water is supplied to the eyewash.

An emergency water release device comprises heating elements adapted to heat water, a shower and an eyewash, a valve and a controller which sends a first signal to turn off at least one of the plurality of heating elements when a temperature of the water exceeds a predetermined limit, and when a flow rate of the water is reduced to a reduced flow rate, the valve opens so that water is dispersed away from both the shower and the eyewash in an amount equal to the difference between the flow rate and the reduced flow rate. The heating elements form a first set electrically connected in series which provides heat for water to be dispensed by the shower, a second set electrically connected in series which provides heat for water to be dispensed by the eyewash. The first and second set of heating elements can be connected in parallel. The controller may also be configured to send a signal to another valve to open so that unheated water is mixed with heated water.

A cartridge for an emergency eyewash stations is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a housing having a front section and a back section that couple together. The front section has a surface defining an opening into the housing. A sealed, fluid-containing bladder having a dispensing port is contained within the housing. A bracket is configured and arranged to couple to the opening on the front section of the housing such that the dispensing port is captured in a fixed position between the bracket and the surface on the front section defining the opening.

Methods and apparatus for improving emergency wash systems. Various embodiments pertain to compact, low flow emergency eyewash systems that provide tepid water at low flow rates. Still further embodiments pertain to emergency washing systems that are adapted and configured to reduce the exposure of users to Legionnaire's Disease with washing system features that permit quick, efficient, high flow rate flushing of the plumbing providing water to the washing system. Still further embodiments pertain to emergency eyewash systems that provide tepid water from a thermostatically controlled mixing valve that has a multi-function body.

An eyewash apparatus is disclosed that can be utilized on either side of an associated bowl or sink. Piping extending from spray heads to a housing overlaying a valve can be rotated into position over the sink or bowl. Rotation of the piping initiates or shuts off water flow to eyewash outlets at one end of the piping. The amount of rotation is limited by interaction of a pin traveling in an arcuate slot formed in that part of the apparatus secured to a surface adjacent the sink or bowl. The apparatus can be used on opposite sides of the sink or bowl without a structural change to any components of the apparatus.

Eyewash stations can go through extended periods of disuse, allowing for the growth of bacteria and other substances in the stagnant water in the supply passages. Water dispensed from such the eyewash station can come into contact with or be consumed by a user. Embodiments of the invention provide a system that can automatically flush stagnant water from eyewash stations on a timed basis to minimize the possibility that contaminated water is delivered to a user. In addition, the automatic stagnant water flushing system according to embodiments of the invention can provide temperature-based flushing systems to avoid the dangers or discomfort associated with the delivery of excessively hot or cold water to a user.

The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one flavonoid for the treatment or amelioration of a disease or disorder of the eye and / or the adnexa of the eye in an animal subject, including a human being. More particularly, this invention relates to a composition for the treatment of conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and blepharitis. The invention furthermore relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one flavonoid, such as for example a topical formulation. The source of the flavonoids may be, but are not restricted to, flavonoids extracted from citrus plants. The compositions may furthermore optionally be used in combination with an eyecleaner or eyewash, which may comprise at least one flavonoid.

The invention discloses eyewash equipment, which comprises a base and a water inlet tube, wherein a bracket is arranged on the upper surface of the base; an L-shaped water outlet pipe is arranged on the upper surface of the bracket; a wash basin is connected to the top of the water outlet pipe; an upper water pipe and a Y-shaped water pipe, which are vertical, are connected to the water inlet pipe in a parallel mode; the top of the upper water pipe is bent; an upper spraying head, which faces downwards, is connected to the tail end of the upper water pipe; the upper spraying head is aligned with the opening of the wash basin; a double-eye cleaning spraying head, which faces upwards, is connected to the Y-shaped water pipe; an upper spraying head valve is arranged on the upper water pipe; a double-eye cleaning spraying head valve is arranged on the Y-shaped water pipe; and a height from the top of the wash basin to the bottom of the base is 1.1-1.2m. The wash basin is made from stainless steel. The eyewash equipment disclosed by the invention is convenient to use, and the eyewash equipment is reasonable in height design and is consistent with ergonomics; by virtue of the two spraying heads, thorough cleaning in all directions is guaranteed; and through the L-shaped design of the water outlet pipe, wastewater is not discharged underground directly, so as to facilitate the recycling of the wastewater.

A cartridge for an emergency eyewash stations is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a housing having a front section and a back section that couple together. The front section has a surface defining an opening into the housing. A sealed, fluid-containing bladder having a dispensing port is contained within the housing. A bracket is configured and arranged to couple to the opening on the front section of the housing such that the dispensing port is captured in a fixed position between the bracket and the surface on the front section defining the opening.

The invention discloses full-automatic eyewash equipment, which comprises an eyewash nozzle, an eyewash basin and a flushing basin, wherein an electric control cabinet is arranged on a floorstand below the flushing basin, a flow control port, an acousto-optical alarm port and a signal uploading port are arranged on the electric control cabinet, a flushing control inductor is arranged on the floorstand below the electric control cabinet and connected with a solenoid valve of a flushing device, an emptier is arranged below the eyewash basin, the sensor of the eyewash equipment is arranged on the emptier and connected with the solenoid valve of the eyewash equipment, the emptier is also provided with a drain pipe, an acousto-optical alarm is arranged at the top part of a floorstand, a water inlet pipe above the base is provided with a flow controller, when water flows in the water inlet pipe, the water flow signal starts the acousto-optical alarm and the signal uploading control port through the flow controller, and the signal uploading control port is connected with a control room. The full-automatic eyewash equipment can automatically control the outlet water of the eyewash nozzle and the eyewash basin, and is convenient and safe to use.

A mobile safety compliance apparatus comprising a shell with a plurality of open compartments closed by doors, a self-contained water supply system and a waste water collection system. The water supply system provides drinking water, tepid hand washing water, and water for a stowable eyewash hingedly attached to the shell. The waste water collection system collects water from the eyewash and a sink mounted in a recessed area of the shell. Doors are removable and have features to facilitate alternative uses such as a stretcher or a freestanding table. A stowable seat and table are hingedly attached to the shell. The apparatus includes an electrical system with battery backup for powering lights, water heating and refrigeration devices, and electronic communication equipment that may be mounted on the shell. The apparatus includes wheels to facilitate its movement and anchor points to secure it to the ground.

An emergency eyewash station is disclosed. The emergency eyewash station includes a reservoir containing an eyewash fluid and a mechanism for dispensing the eyewash fluid from the reservoir to wash an injured person's eyes. An expandable container is configured and arranged to collect used eyewash fluid after the eyewash fluid has been dispensed to wash the injured person's eyes. The station can be further enhanced by equipping the expandable container with a pair of straps configured to compress the reservoir thereby providing a gravity assist to dispensing eyewash fluid.

A timer and alert module for an emergency eyewash station is disclosed. The module includes a housing; a control circuit having a timing cycle contained within the housing; a speaker electrically connected to the control circuit; a switch configured and arranged to disable the control circuit; and a sensor configured and arranged to trigger the control circuit to start the timing cycle. The control circuit selectively activates the speaker periodically during the timing cycle.

The invention relates to a mobile automatic emergency eye washer. A pressure pump and a waste liquid collecting box are arranged on a supporting and fixing dolly; a cleaning liquid storage box is arranged on the waste liquid collecting box; the pressure pump is connected to the cleaning liquid storage box through a pressure pipe; and a switch valve used for connecting and disconnecting the pressure pump and the cleaning liquid storage box is mounted on the pressure pipe. A spraying eye washing device is composed of a water mist nozzle, a waste liquid collecting basin, a waste liquid diversion tube and a spraying conduit. The waste liquid collecting basin is internally provided with the water mist nozzle, and the water mist nozzle is connected to the cleaning liquid storage box through the spraying conduit. The cleaning liquid stored in the cleaning liquid storage box can be sprayed out through the water mist nozzle by the pressure pump. The waste liquid collecting basin is connected to the waste liquid collecting box through the waste liquid diversion tube, so that the waste liquid in the waste liquid collecting basin can be collected in the waste liquid collecting box. The mobile automatic emergency eye washer is more practical, is environment-friendly and is affordable.

The invention provides dustproof double-mouth eyewash equipment used in a laboratory. The dustproof double-mouth eyewash equipment used in the laboratory comprises an eyewash basin, a fixing base and a vertical pipe of which one end is closed, wherein the closed end of the vertical pipe is connected with the fixing base; the other end of the vertical pipe is communicated with the interior of the eyewash basin; a drain pipe is installed and communicated with the vertical pipe; a spraying device is arranged inside the eyewash basin and comprises a cross pipe, two eyewash nozzles and two connection pipes; the two connection pipes are communicated with the two eyewash nozzles and the cross pipe. The dustproof double-mouth eyewash equipment used in the laboratory is characterized in that the eyewash nozzles are in a lotus seedpod shape, the tail ends of the eyewash nozzles are provided with spraying mouths, the spraying mouths are provided with dustproof covers in a sleeved mode, and the edges of the dustproof covers surround the spraying mouths. As the spraying mouths are sleeved with the dustproof covers, the dustproof covers have the dustproof function when not used in the usual, the dustproof covers are washed open by water at any time when a valve of a water inlet pipe is opened suddenly, temporary high water pressure caused by sudden opening is reduced, and the eyes are prevented from being impacted and injured.

An emergency eyewash station is disclosed. The eyewash station includes a body portion and a reservoir contained within the body portion. The reservoir contains eyewash fluid and has a filling port with a sealed membrane thereon. An actuator assembly is connected to the body portion and is movable between an armed position and an actuated position. The actuator assembly has a dispensing structure thereon. A piercing mechanism is positioned adjacent to the membrane of the reservoir and has a movable piercing element configured to puncture the membrane when the actuator assembly is activated. Activating the actuator assembly puts the dispensing structure in fluid connection with the reservoir when the piercing element pierces the membrane. In an alternative embodiment, the reservoir is configured to be impaled upon the piercing element upon activation.