Patent ID: 6711758
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: A47K,A61H

Abstract:
An emergency washing system, comprising:a main pipe section adapted for use as a combined vertical support and liquid delivery unit, said main pipe section extending vertically upwards about 82â€³ or more from a base location near a floor to termination point, said main pipe support is further including a first plumbing connection point located near the floor, a second plumbing connection point located at about 33â€³ to 45â€³ above the floor, and a third plumbing connection point located near said termination point, wherein said plumbing connection points are adapted for receiving hardware associated with at least one of: an emergency shower unit, an emergency eye/face wash unit and liquid release valving; a container having an opening formed near its top for receiving liquid into said container, said container further comprising a plumbed delivery port near its bottom, said plumbed delivery port for providing liquid to said main pipe section, and a removable cover, said removable cover for closing the opening formed near the top of said container, wherein said container is located substantially above said main pipe section; and a liquid release valve plumbed to said first plumbing connection point, wherein said liquid release valve can be opened to drain liquid contained in said container through said main pipe section.