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Apparatus for reducing toilet effluents to useable liquids
Assignee: Altair Industries Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-05
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1992-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A toilet effluent-waste water system contained within a housing to form a self-contained portable unit, the system producing utility water from human waste by sequential treatment of said waste bacterially and chemically.
Inventors
- 👤 Willis A Bussard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 02:27
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/1236; C02F3/1242; C02F1/00; C02F1/72; C02F1/76; C02F2103/00; C02F2103/005; C02F2209/00; C02F2209/02; C02F2301/00; C02F2301/10; C02F2301/106; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A TOILET WASTE SEPTIC SYSTEM CONTAINED WITHIN A HOUSING TO FORM A PORTABLE UNIT, SAID SEPTIC SYSTEM PRODUCING UTILITY WATER FROM THE PRODUCTS OF HUMAN WASTE, AND COMPRISING: A FIRST TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A DIGESTER PROVIDED WITH AEROBIC BACTERIA IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES TO DIGEST THE INTRODUCED WASTE PRODUCTS; TEMPERATURE CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST TREATMENT AREA TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID DIGESTER AT FROM ABOUT 80*F TO ABOUT 95*F; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST TREATMENT AREA TO A SECOND TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A CHLORINATED RETENTION TANK HAVING A CHLORINE CONTENT SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO PURIFY LIQUID EFFLUENT INTRODUCED THEREIN FROM THE FIRST TREATMENT AREA, SAID CHLORINATED RETENTION TANK BEING CONNECTED TO A CHLORINE TANK FOR THE SUPPLY OF CHLORINE THERETO; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID SECOND TREATMENT AREA TO A THIRD TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A CLEAR WELL TANK; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID THIRD TREATMENT AREA TO FOURTH TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A FILTER; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID FOURTH TREATMENT AREA TO A FIRST STORAGE AND FLUSH TANK; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST STORAGE TANK TO A SECOND STORAGE AND FLUSH TANK; AN AIR COMPRESSOR IN OPERABLE CONNECTION WITH THE DIGESTER, CLEAR WELL AND STORAGE TANKS TO SUPPLY AIR BELOW THE SURFACE OF LIQUIDS THEREIN TO THEREBY SUPPORT AEROBIC BACTERIAL ACTION IN THE DIGESTER AND TO REMOVE EXCESS CHLORINE FROM LIQUIDS IN SAID CLEAR WELL AND STORAGE TANKS SO AS TO PERMIT CONTINUED BACTERIAL ACTION IN SAID DIGESTER,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A TOILET WASTE SEPTIC SYSTEM CONTAINED WITHIN A HOUSING TO FORM A PORTABLE UNIT, SAID SEPTIC SYSTEM PRODUCING UTILITY WATER FROM THE PRODUCTS OF HUMAN WASTE, AND COMPRISING: A FIRST TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A DIGESTER PROVIDED WITH AEROBIC BACTERIA IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES TO DIGEST THE INTRODUCED WASTE PRODUCTS; TEMPERATURE CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST TREATMENT AREA TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID DIGESTER AT FROM ABOUT 80*F TO ABOUT 95*F; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST TREATMENT AREA TO A SECOND TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A CHLORINATED RETENTION TANK HAVING A CHLORINE CONTENT SUFFICIENTLY HIGH TO PURIFY LIQUID EFFLUENT INTRODUCED THEREIN FROM THE FIRST TREATMENT AREA, SAID CHLORINATED RETENTION TANK BEING CONNECTED TO A CHLORINE TANK FOR THE SUPPLY OF CHLORINE THERETO; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID SECOND TREATMENT AREA TO A THIRD TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A CLEAR WELL TANK; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID THIRD TREATMENT AREA TO FOURTH TREATMENT AREA CONSISTING OF A FILTER; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID FOURTH TREATMENT AREA TO A FIRST STORAGE AND FLUSH TANK; LIQUID COMMUNICATING MEANS FROM SAID FIRST STORAGE TANK TO A SECOND STORAGE AND FLUSH TANK; AN AIR COMPRESSOR IN OPERABLE CONNECTION WITH THE DIGESTER, CLEAR WELL AND STORAGE TANKS TO SUPPLY AIR BELOW THE SURFACE OF LIQUIDS THEREIN TO THEREBY SUPPORT AEROBIC BACTERIAL ACTION IN THE DIGESTER AND TO REMOVE EXCESS CHLORINE FROM LIQUIDS IN SAID CLEAR WELL AND STORAGE TANKS SO AS TO PERMIT CONTINUED BACTERIAL ACTION IN SAID DIGESTER,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The septic system of claim 1, wherein the temperature of said digester is maintained at from 85*F to 91*F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The septic system of claim 1 wherein the first treatment area is surrounded by insulation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE SANITATION UNIT FOR TREATING TIOLET WASTES COMPRISING A TIOLET ENCLOSED WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE AN AEROBIC BACTERIAL DIGESTER DISPOSED WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE AND CONNECTED TO SAID TIOLET FOR RECEIVING WASTES THEREFROM, TEMPERATURE REGULATING MENS DISPOSED IN SAID DIGESTER, MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID ENCLOSURE TO INTRODUCE SPARGING AIR INTO SAID DIGESTER, A CHLORINATED RETANTION TANK, A FILTER IN LIQUID COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CLEAR WELL, AT LEAST ONE STORAGE AND FLUSH TANK IN LIQUID COMMUNICATION WITH SAID FILTER, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CLEAR WELL TANK AND SAID FLUSH TANK TO PURGE EXCESS CHLORINE FROM THE LIQUIDS THEREIN AND REDUCE THE CHLORINE TO A LEVE THAT WILL PERMIT CONTINUED BACTERIAL ACTION IN SAID DIGESTER, AND MEANS TO CYCLE DIGESTED OXIDIZED, CLARIFIED SANITIZED WASTE WAS TO SAID FLUSH TANK AND BACK THROUGH SAID TOILET.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
132 words
A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE SANITATION UNIT FOR TREATING TIOLET WASTES COMPRISING A TIOLET ENCLOSED WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE AN AEROBIC BACTERIAL DIGESTER DISPOSED WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE AND CONNECTED TO SAID TIOLET FOR RECEIVING WASTES THEREFROM, TEMPERATURE REGULATING MENS DISPOSED IN SAID DIGESTER, MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID ENCLOSURE TO INTRODUCE SPARGING AIR INTO SAID DIGESTER, A CHLORINATED RETANTION TANK, A FILTER IN LIQUID COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CLEAR WELL, AT LEAST ONE STORAGE AND FLUSH TANK IN LIQUID COMMUNICATION WITH SAID FILTER, MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CLEAR WELL TANK AND SAID FLUSH TANK TO PURGE EXCESS CHLORINE FROM THE LIQUIDS THEREIN AND REDUCE THE CHLORINE TO A LEVE THAT WILL PERMIT CONTINUED BACTERIAL ACTION IN SAID DIGESTER, AND MEANS TO CYCLE DIGESTED OXIDIZED, CLARIFIED SANITIZED WASTE WAS TO SAID FLUSH TANK AND BACK THROUGH SAID TOILET.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The unit of claim 4 wherein the temperature regulating means comprises a regulated heating unit disposed within said digester.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The unit of claim 4 wherein said sparging air means comprises an air compressor, and a sparging head disposed below the surface of any liquids in said digester, and air conduits communicating said compressor to said sparger head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The unit of claim 4 wherein said air compressor is additionally connected to air bubblers disposed below the surface of any liquids in the clear well tank and the storage and flush tank.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |