WO2007137305A3 - A towel rail - Google Patents

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WO2007137305A3
WO2007137305A3 PCT/ZA2007/000029 ZA2007000029W WO2007137305A3 WO 2007137305 A3 WO2007137305 A3 WO 2007137305A3 ZA 2007000029 W ZA2007000029 W ZA 2007000029W WO 2007137305 A3 WO2007137305 A3 WO 2007137305A3
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towel rail
recess
support
tubular
towel
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WO2007137305A2 (en
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Andrew Keith Maclaren-Taylor
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Priority to AU2007254546A priority Critical patent/AU2007254546B2/en
Priority to EP07800137A priority patent/EP2028983B1/en
Priority to AT07800137T priority patent/ATE503411T1/en
Priority to DE602007013553T priority patent/DE602007013553D1/en
Priority to US12/302,165 priority patent/US8322541B2/en
Publication of WO2007137305A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007137305A2/en
Publication of WO2007137305A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007137305A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/04—Towel racks; Towel rails; Towel rods; Towel rolls, e.g. rotatable
    • A47K10/06—Towel racks; Towel rails; Towel rods; Towel rolls, e.g. rotatable combined with means for drying towels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24H—FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL
    • F24H3/00—Air heaters
    • F24H3/002—Air heaters using electric energy supply
    • F24H3/004—Air heaters using electric energy supply with a closed circuit for a heat transfer liquid
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
    • F28D—HEAT-EXCHANGE APPARATUS, NOT PROVIDED FOR IN ANOTHER SUBCLASS, IN WHICH THE HEAT-EXCHANGE MEDIA DO NOT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT
    • F28D21/00—Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups F28D1/00 - F28D20/00
    • F28D2021/0019—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for
    • F28D2021/0035—Other heat exchangers for particular applications; Heat exchange systems not otherwise provided for for domestic or space heating, e.g. heating radiators
    • F28D2021/0036—Radiators for drying, e.g. towel radiators
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Body Washing Hand Wipes And Brushes (AREA)
  • Central Heating Systems (AREA)
  • Steam Or Hot-Water Central Heating Systems (AREA)
  • Curtains And Furnishings For Windows Or Doors (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)

Abstract

A towel rail (10) and a method of construction thereof which towel rail has at least one vertically extending, tubular support (12), a plurality of horizontally extending, tubular beams (16) which extend from the support, each of which has a first end (34) and an opposing second end (36), a first recess (50) formed in the first end and a second recess (50) formed in the second end, a plurality of fasteners (52), each of which extends at least partially through the support and which is engaged with one of the first or second recess (50).
PCT/ZA2007/000029 2006-05-24 2007-05-23 A towel rail Ceased WO2007137305A2 (en)

Priority Applications (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2007254546A AU2007254546B2 (en) 2006-05-24 2007-05-23 A towel rail
EP07800137A EP2028983B1 (en) 2006-05-24 2007-05-23 Towel rail
AT07800137T ATE503411T1 (en) 2006-05-24 2007-05-23 TOWEL RADIATOR
DE602007013553T DE602007013553D1 (en) 2006-05-24 2007-05-23 towel radiators
US12/302,165 US8322541B2 (en) 2006-05-24 2007-05-23 Towel rail with electric heating element

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ZA200604225 2006-05-24
ZA2006/04225 2006-05-24

Publications (2)

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WO2007137305A2 WO2007137305A2 (en) 2007-11-29
WO2007137305A3 true WO2007137305A3 (en) 2008-01-24

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PCT/ZA2007/000029 Ceased WO2007137305A2 (en) 2006-05-24 2007-05-23 A towel rail

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US (1) US8322541B2 (en)
EP (1) EP2028983B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE503411T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2007254546B2 (en)
DE (1) DE602007013553D1 (en)
WO (1) WO2007137305A2 (en)
ZA (1) ZA200809881B (en)

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GB2212037A (en) * 1987-11-06 1989-07-12 Kelvin Pearce Electrically heated towel rail
FR2695466A1 (en) * 1992-09-04 1994-03-11 Nussbaum Cie Sa R Towel radiator - comprises radiator tubes connected to tube uprights by male and female coupling pieces
EP0921368A2 (en) * 1997-12-03 1999-06-09 Avilion Limited A modular-construction towel rail
GB2365114A (en) * 2000-07-25 2002-02-13 Dahll Ltd A modular towel rail

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EP2028983A2 (en) 2009-03-04
US8322541B2 (en) 2012-12-04
ZA200809881B (en) 2009-09-30
US20090266774A1 (en) 2009-10-29
AU2007254546A1 (en) 2007-11-29
ATE503411T1 (en) 2011-04-15
AU2007254546B2 (en) 2012-05-31
EP2028983B1 (en) 2011-03-30
DE602007013553D1 (en) 2011-05-12
WO2007137305A2 (en) 2007-11-29

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