US3683425A
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Combustion toilet
Assignee: PATTERSON NEDA
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Filing: 1970-10-07
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-10-07
Abstract
Abstract Excreta is deposited into a pivotally suspended receptacle through an aligned opening. The opening in the receptacle is covered upon angular advancement of a receptacle carrier to an incinerating position in response to closing of the cover lid on the toilet cabinet enclosing the carrier. Combustion products are conducted through an exhaust opening at one axial end of the receptacle to a flue extending upwardly from the cabinet. After incineration, the receptacle is advanced with the carrier to a cooling position.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/02; A47K11/023; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y02A50/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In a device for disposal of waste material, a cabinet having an outlet, a carrier movably mounted within the cabinet, at least one receptacle enclosing a combustion chamber in one position of the carrier relative to the cabinet, said receptacle having an opening receiving said waste material, means movably mounting the receptacle on the carrier for closing said opening in response to displacement of the carrier toward said one position, incinerating means rendered operative in said one position of the carrier relative to the cabinet for burning the waste material within said combustion chamber, and means mounted by the carrier for establishing fluid communication between the outlet and the combustion chamber in said one position of the carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In a device for disposal of waste material, a cabinet having an outlet, a carrier movably mounted within the cabinet, at least one receptacle enclosing a combustion chamber in one position of the carrier relative to the cabinet, said receptacle having an opening receiving said waste material, means movably mounting the receptacle on the carrier for closing said opening in response to displacement of the carrier toward said one position, incinerating means rendered operative in said one position of the carrier relative to the cabinet for burning the waste material within said combustion chamber, and means mounted by the carrier for establishing fluid communication between the outlet and the combustion chamber in said one position of the carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said receptacle mounting means includes pivotal suspension means maintaining the receptacle in a predetermined orientation relative to the carrier under the influence of gravity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said carrier includes a cover member mounted in embracing relation to the receptacle to close the opening in said one position and indexing means for displacing the carrier between a receiving position and said one position substantially sealing the waste material within the receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said fluid communication establishing means includes a vent manifold fixed to the carrier in axially spaced relation to the incinerating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination of claim 4 including receiving means mounted by the cabinet in alignment with the opening in the receptacle in said receiving position of the carrier, a cover lid pivotally mounted on the cabinet, and indexing control means responsive to displacement of the cover lid to a closed position overlying the receiving means for operating the indexing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said carrier includes a cover member mounted in embracing relation to the receptacle to close the opening in said one position and indexing means for displacing the carrier between a receiving position and said one position substantially sealing the waste material within the receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination of claim 6 including receiving means mounted by the cabinet in alignment with the opening in the receptacle in said receiving position of the carrier, a cover lid pivotally mounted on the cabinet, and indexing control means responsive to displacement of the cover lid to a closed position overlying the receiving means for operating the indexing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said fluid communication establishing means includes a vent manifold fixed to the carrier in axially spAced relation to the incinerating means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a device for treating waste material, a cabinet having an inlet and an exhaust outlet, a receptacle, a carrier rotatably mounted within the cabinet, indexing means connected to the carrier for angular displacement thereof to a plurality of operative positions, means pivotally suspending the receptacle on the carrier for relative movement in response to said angular displacement of the carrier, said receptacle having an opening aligned with the inlet in one of the operative positions of the carrier and enclosing a combustion chamber in another of said operative positions, cover means fixedly mounted on the carrier for substantially sealing the receptacle in response to said angular displacement of the carrier toward said other of the operative positions, incinerating means mounted in the cabinet in operative relation to the combustion chamber of the receptacle in said other of the operative positions of the carrier, and vent means mounted on the carrier for establishing fluid communication between the outlet and the combustion chamber of the receptacle only in said other of the operative positions of the carrier.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a device for treating waste material, a cabinet having an inlet and an exhaust outlet, a receptacle, a carrier rotatably mounted within the cabinet, indexing means connected to the carrier for angular displacement thereof to a plurality of operative positions, means pivotally suspending the receptacle on the carrier for relative movement in response to said angular displacement of the carrier, said receptacle having an opening aligned with the inlet in one of the operative positions of the carrier and enclosing a combustion chamber in another of said operative positions, cover means fixedly mounted on the carrier for substantially sealing the receptacle in response to said angular displacement of the carrier toward said other of the operative positions, incinerating means mounted in the cabinet in operative relation to the combustion chamber of the receptacle in said other of the operative positions of the carrier, and vent means mounted on the carrier for establishing fluid communication between the outlet and the combustion chamber of the receptacle only in said other of the operative positions of the carrier.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |