US3624665A
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Miniature sanitary disposal plant
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-10
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A miniature sanitary disposal plant which includes a toilet combined with an enzyme digester tank, an activated carbonleaching bed, a separating tank, a chemical-neutralizing tank, a plurality of evaporating tanks, and a discharge of purified nonpolluting fluid. A sludge trap is provided for removing sludge collecting in the system.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis L Klingle Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:02
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/1236; C02F3/1242; A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/02; A47K11/03; A47K11/035; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y02A50/30; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A combined chemical toilet and sanitary disposal system comprising a generally horizontal U-shaped tank system, a cover adapted to seat a human being secured to the central portion of said tank system and having an opening formed therein to receive organic waste material, said tank system including a sludge tray beneath the opening and compartments including means for digesting the organic waste, activated carbon means for purifying the organic waste, and an evaporator tank for evaporating the fluids flowing from said tank system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A combined chemical toilet and sanitary disposal system comprising a generally horizontal U-shaped tank system, a cover adapted to seat a human being secured to the central portion of said tank system and having an opening formed therein to receive organic waste material, said tank system including a sludge tray beneath the opening and compartments including means for digesting the organic waste, activated carbon means for purifying the organic waste, and an evaporator tank for evaporating the fluids flowing from said tank system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said digesting means includes enzyme digesting materials.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein chemical neutralizing means is contained in said tank system for neutralizing the fluids flowing from said digesting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said evaporating means includes an evaporating tank formed integrally with said tank system with said evaporating tank having a plurality of capillary baffles arranged therein for increasing the surface contact of the fluids with air.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein means are provided for supplying fluid to said digestive tank to maintain the level of fluid in said digestive tank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said U-shaped tank system and said evaporative means provides a platform support for the feet of the user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said tank system includes a plurality of compartments divided by a plurality of successively shorter partition walls arranged in spaced parallel relation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |