US4122557A
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Incinerator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-29
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-07-29
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses an incinerator toilet having a seat mounted on a heat insulated bowl with an upper tapered baffle in the bowl extending down to a lower tapered baffle. A fuel nozzle from a fuel pump injects fuel chordally into the space between the lower baffle and the bowl past a spark plug, which ignites the fuel, air being blown in with the fuel by a lower blower having an outlet coaxial with the nozzle. A second blower blows air into an annular passage at the upper end of the bowl, and this air travels into and down the upper baffle. The air and the products of combustion are exhausted through an exit port through the bowl positioned above the lower baffle. When a cover is placed in the opening to close a limit switch and a push button is held closed, an igniter circuit, the fuel pump motor and the lower blower are energized. If flame is present, the circuit is locked in by a timer and the upper blower is energized. After an incineration period expires, the timer drops out the fuel pump motor and the igniter, and increases the speed of the lower blower during a cooling cycle. Then, when the chamber temperature is lowered to a desired point, a temperature sensor drops out the upper blower and resets the circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank N. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:27
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23N; F23N5/00; F23N5/20; F23N5/203; A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/02; A47K11/023; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y02A50/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, and exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, the blower means including a tubular outlet directed substantially tangentially into the bowl, the fuel injecting means including a nozzle coaxial with the tubular outlet of the blower means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, and exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, the blower means including a tubular outlet directed substantially tangentially into the bowl, the fuel injecting means including a nozzle coaxial with the tubular outlet of the blower means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, the blower means including an outlet directed substantially tangentially into the bowl, a second tapered baffle positioned above and spaced from the first-mentioned baffle, and second blower means for injecting air into the upper portion of the bowl and downwardly through the second tapered baffle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, the blower means including an outlet directed substantially tangentially into the bowl, a second tapered baffle positioned above and spaced from the first-mentioned baffle, and second blower means for injecting air into the upper portion of the bowl and downwardly through the second tapered baffle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The incinerator of claim 2 wherein the second blower means includes an annular entrance chamber extending around the upper end of the bowl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The incinerator of claim 3 wherein the exhaust means has an inlet positioned between the baffles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The incinerator of claim 4 including a removable cover for the bowl and toilet seat means for the bowl.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The incinerator of claim 2 wherein the exhaust means has an inlet positioned between the baffles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, and exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, the blower means including an outlet directed substantially tangentially into the bowl, the fuel injection means including a nozzle coaxial with the outlet of the blower means, the blower means including spiral swirling blades.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, and exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, the blower means including an outlet directed substantially tangentially into the bowl, the fuel injection means including a nozzle coaxial with the outlet of the blower means, the blower means including spiral swirling blades.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
80 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle. blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, and a second tapered baffle positioned above and spaced from the first-mentioned baffle, the exhaust means having an inlet positioned between the baffles.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle. blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, and a second tapered baffle positioned above and spaced from the first-mentioned baffle, the exhaust means having an inlet positioned between the baffles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The incinerator of claim 8 including an upper blower means for injecting air into the bowl and downwardly through the second tapered baffle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
109 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, control means operable when actuated to start and run the igniting means, the fuel injecting means and the blower means for a predetermined period of time, a removable cover, and sensing means operable by the cover when removed from a position closing the bowl for preventing operation of the fuel injecting means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
109 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injecting fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, control means operable when actuated to start and run the igniting means, the fuel injecting means and the blower means for a predetermined period of time, a removable cover, and sensing means operable by the cover when removed from a position closing the bowl for preventing operation of the fuel injecting means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
113 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injection fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, control means operable when actuated to start and run the igniting means, the fuel injecting means and the blower means for a predetermined period of time, a second tapered baffle positioned above and spaced from the first-mentioned baffle, and second blower means controlled by the control means for blowing air downwardly through the second tapered baffle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
113 words
In an incinerator, a cylindrical, heat insulated bowl, a tapered baffle in the bowl above the bottom of the bowl, fuel injecting means for injection fuel into the bowl below the baffle, blower means for injecting air into the fuel, means for igniting the fuel and air below the baffle, exhaust means for exhausting products of combustion, control means operable when actuated to start and run the igniting means, the fuel injecting means and the blower means for a predetermined period of time, a second tapered baffle positioned above and spaced from the first-mentioned baffle, and second blower means controlled by the control means for blowing air downwardly through the second tapered baffle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The incinerator of claim 11 wherein the control means delays operation of the second blower means until a predetermined period of time after the first-mentioned blower means and the fuel-injecting means have been started.
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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |