US4164049A
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Vacuum-type water removal system for houses, factories, ships and the like
Assignee: Wartsila Oy AB
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Filing: 1977-11-29
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Granted: 1979-08-14
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Expires: 1997-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A vacuum-type water removal system for buildings, factories, ships and the like is provided wherein waste water collection devices, such as sanitary facilities (e.g., toilets) and other waste producing/or collecting devices, are connected through a cut-off valve to a vacuum conduit for removal of the waste water. The invention concerns the provision of a supplemental arrangement including an overflow opening for the collection devices which is connected to a gravity feed line that feeds a collection chamber connected through a check valve to the vacuum line.
Inventors
- 👤 Harald R. Michael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:13
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03F; E03F1/00; E03F1/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3109; Y10T137/402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
In a vacuum-type water removal system for houses, factories, ships and the like, wherein waste water collection devices such as sanitary facilities and other waste water producing and/or collection devices, are individually connected through a cut-off valve to a vacuum waste water removal line, the improvement wherein said waste water collection devices include an overflow opening, and supplementary connecting means are provided for connecting the overflow opening to a gravity feed conduit which feeds a collection chamber connected through a cut-off valve to the vacuum waste water removal line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a vacuum-type water removal system for houses, factories, ships and the like, wherein waste water collection devices such as sanitary facilities and other waste water producing and/or collection devices, are individually connected through a cut-off valve to a vacuum waste water removal line, the improvement wherein said waste water collection devices include an overflow opening, and supplementary connecting means are provided for connecting the overflow opening to a gravity feed conduit which feeds a collection chamber connected through a cut-off valve to the vacuum waste water removal line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A water removal system as claimed in claim 1 wherein further said waste water collection devices are connected solely to the gravity feed conduit which feeds said collection chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A water removal system as claimed in claim 2 wherein all of the waste water collection devices are ultimately connected either directly or indirectly to the same said vacuum waste water removal line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A water removal system as claimed in claim 3 wherein said collection device comprises a toilet and said overflow opening is provided in the toilet bowl at a predetermined level and is connected through an odor trap to a gravity feed conduit.
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) | 1982-08-13 | 1983-02-12 | 1983-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-13 | 1987-02-12 | 1987-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-13 | 1991-02-12 | 1991-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |