US3765035A
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Disposal system for human waste
Assignee: MILL AND MINE SERVICES Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1972-07-12
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A disposal system for human waste incorporating vacuum and heat emitting means to reduce human waste to sterile, bacteria free gases; and, harmless, odorless powders. The system is particularly useful in mobile facilities, such as boats, ships, and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 P Mutchler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/02; A47K11/023; C; C02; C02F; C02F11/00; C02F11/06; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/005; C02F2201/00; C02F2201/001; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y02A50/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A disposal system for human waste comprising: a. at least one receptacle for collecting waste products; b. a rotatable housing means; c. a first conduit means connecting said receptacle in flowthrough communication with said rotatable housing means; d. said housing means defining a plenum therein including a heat emitting means and grinding means, said housing means being connected to rotating means; e. a vacuum source; f. a second conduit means connecting said housing means in flowthrough communication with said vacuum source; and, g. an afterburner in communication with said vacuum source whereby vapors from said plenum are subjected to combustion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A disposal system for human waste comprising: a. at least one receptacle for collecting waste products; b. a rotatable housing means; c. a first conduit means connecting said receptacle in flowthrough communication with said rotatable housing means; d. said housing means defining a plenum therein including a heat emitting means and grinding means, said housing means being connected to rotating means; e. a vacuum source; f. a second conduit means connecting said housing means in flowthrough communication with said vacuum source; and, g. an afterburner in communication with said vacuum source whereby vapors from said plenum are subjected to combustion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1 wherein said housing means includes an inlet for receiving human waste therein and a first and second outlet, said first outlet being for vapors, said second outlet being for solids removal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The disposal system for human Waste of claim 1 wherein the heat emitting means includes a deflector plate in axial alignment with said first conduit whereby human waste entering said plenum are deflected to the inside walls of said plenum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1 wherein said heat emitting means is a fuel gas combustor disposed within said rotatable housing means, said fuel gas combustor including an elongated portion extending through an opening in said housing means, said opening of said housing means being in fluid tight communication with the outer periphery of said elongated portion of said fuel gas combustor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1 wherein said grinding means is a plurality of muller balls of varying diameters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1, said heat emitting means being stationarily mounted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1 wherein said vacuum source is a reversible pump whereby air pressure may be introduced into said plenum for removing solid materials from said plenum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1, said receptacle for collecting human waste including an air-atomized water spray.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1 including a ventilating duct disposed around the inner periphery of said receptacle for collecting waste products, said ventilating duct being in communication with said first conduit means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 1 wherein said receptacle for collecting human waste is a stool including valve means, said valve means being in a normally closed position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
The disposal system for human waste of claim 10 wherein said valve means includes an L-shaped lever in communication with a slidable valve assembly, said valve assembly being operated by said L-shaped lever in one position and a resilient spring means in a second position, said resilient spring means being disposed between said L-shaped lever and a slidable valve within said valve assembly.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |