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US3340544A
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Zero gravity toilet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-28
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1986-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T Cella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G9/00; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/60; A61G2220/00; A61G2220/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD OF OPERATING A TOILET HAVING A MEMBER TO BE SEALED AGAINST THE BODY AND PROVIDED WITH A PASSAGE COMMUNICATING WITH A WASTE RECEIVER, UNDER ZERO GRAVITY CONDITIONS, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF INTRODUCING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE AGAINST THE BODY A SETTABLE RESIN IN LIQUID FROM AND A SETTING AGENT UNDER CONDITIONS TO CAUSE THE RESIN TO SET IN THE FORM OF A PLUG AND INTRODUCING FLUID PRESSURE ABOVE SAID PLUG TO FORCE SAID PLUG THROUGH SAID PASSAGE INTO SAID CONTAINER FOR THEREBY PURGING SAID PASSAGE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD OF OPERATING A TOILET HAVING A MEMBER TO BE SEALED AGAINST THE BODY AND PROVIDED WITH A PASSAGE COMMUNICATING WITH A WASTE RECEIVER, UNDER ZERO GRAVITY CONDITIONS, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF INTRODUCING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE AGAINST THE BODY A SETTABLE RESIN IN LIQUID FROM AND A SETTING AGENT UNDER CONDITIONS TO CAUSE THE RESIN TO SET IN THE FORM OF A PLUG AND INTRODUCING FLUID PRESSURE ABOVE SAID PLUG TO FORCE SAID PLUG THROUGH SAID PASSAGE INTO SAID CONTAINER FOR THEREBY PURGING SAID PASSAGE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |