US3604021A
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Urinal tablet
Assignee: ELTON IND CORP
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Filing: 1969-05-15
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A tablet for use in a toilet, urinal, or the like which has an ingredient a substance for increasing the decompositional rate of the waste material in a cesspool sewage system or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Nolte Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:28
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D9/00; E03D9/02; E03D9/03; E03D9/032; C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/34; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/005; E03D2009/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
An article for installation in a toilet bowl forming part of a waste collection system, comprising a water-disintegrating cake containing yeast as the active ingredient for decomposing the waste material collected in said system said yeast being present in a form wherein only a part thereof is released with a single flushing of said toilet bowl and means for supporting said cake within said toilet bowl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
An article for installation in a toilet bowl forming part of a waste collection system, comprising a water-disintegrating cake containing yeast as the active ingredient for decomposing the waste material collected in said system said yeast being present in a form wherein only a part thereof is released with a single flushing of said toilet bowl and means for supporting said cake within said toilet bowl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An article according to claim 1, wherein said cake contains said yeast in an amount equal to a plurality of flushes of said toilet bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An article according to claim 1, wherein said cake additionally contains a grease dissolving agent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
An article according to claim 3, wherein said grease dissolving agent is orthodichlorobenzene.
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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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |