Patent ID: 6302947
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling vapors and air-borne particles at a manicure work station, said apparatus comprising:a platform, said platform having a top surface, said platform having a lumen therein, said platform having a plurality of apertures therein;a housing, said housing having a top wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, said housing being integrally coupled to said surface of said platform, wherein said apertures are generally positioned in said housing, said top wall being substantially transparent;a first opening in said housing, said first opening being located in said front wall;a second opening in said housing, said second opening being located in said back wall;a blower means for circulating air, said blower means having an intake duct and an exit duct, said blower means being mounted to said top surface of said platform, said intake duct being in fluid communication with an interior of said housing, said exit duct being in fluid communication with said lumen;a liquid medium, said liquid medium being said lumen; anda baffle positioned between a distal portion of said lumen and a proximal portion of said lumen, said baffle extending downwardly from said top wall for extending below a top surface of said liquid medium for forcing an airflow between said distal and proximal portion through said liquid medium.