US3666103A
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Waste disposal system for a human conveyance
Assignee: Standard Products Co
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Filing: 1971-05-05
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1991-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A waste disposal system for a human conveyance includes a waste tank for receiving liquid and organic waste material. An aerating device for aerating waste material in the tank is operated by air pressure during movement of the conveyance to bubble air through waste material in the tank.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry W Green
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:54
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/1236; C02F3/1242; C02F3/14; C02F3/16; C02F3/165; C02F3/20; C02F3/205; C02F3/206; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A waste disposal system for a human conveyance including a waste tank for receiving liquid and organic waste material, aerating means for aerating waste material in said tank, said aerating means being operated by air pressure during movement of said conveyance to bubble air through waste material in said tank, said aerating means including air scoop means for receiving air during movement of said conveyance, conduit means connected with said tank and having an outlet positioned beneath waste material in said tank, said scoop means being connected with said conduit means, said tank having a bottom wall and a top wall and further including a housing having top and bottom portions, said bottom portion of said housing being positioned adjacent said bottom wall, said top portion of said housing being open and spaced downwardly from said top wall, said housing having an opening in said bottom portion thereof, said outlet of said conduit means being positioNed in said opening, said housing having a passageway in said bottom portion thereof for circulating waste material from said tank upwardly through said housing when air is forced through said conduit means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A waste disposal system for a human conveyance including a waste tank for receiving liquid and organic waste material, aerating means for aerating waste material in said tank, said aerating means being operated by air pressure during movement of said conveyance to bubble air through waste material in said tank, said aerating means including air scoop means for receiving air during movement of said conveyance, conduit means connected with said tank and having an outlet positioned beneath waste material in said tank, said scoop means being connected with said conduit means, said tank having a bottom wall and a top wall and further including a housing having top and bottom portions, said bottom portion of said housing being positioned adjacent said bottom wall, said top portion of said housing being open and spaced downwardly from said top wall, said housing having an opening in said bottom portion thereof, said outlet of said conduit means being positioNed in said opening, said housing having a passageway in said bottom portion thereof for circulating waste material from said tank upwardly through said housing when air is forced through said conduit means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 and further including rotatably driven impeller means positioned in said housing for drawing waste material from said waste tank through said passageway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A waste disposal system for a human conveyance including a waste tank for receiving liquid and organic waste material, aerating means for aerating waste material in said tank, said aerating means being operated by air pressure during movement of said conveyance to bubble air through waste material in said tank during movement of said conveyance, said aerating means including air pump means and rotatable impeller means connected with said air pump means for operating said air pump means during rotation of said impeller means by air pressure when said conveyance is moving.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A waste disposal system for a human conveyance including a waste tank for receiving liquid and organic waste material, aerating means for aerating waste material in said tank, said aerating means being operated by air pressure during movement of said conveyance to bubble air through waste material in said tank during movement of said conveyance, said aerating means including air pump means and rotatable impeller means connected with said air pump means for operating said air pump means during rotation of said impeller means by air pressure when said conveyance is moving.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |