U.S. patent application number 10/104824 was filed with the patent office on 2002-11-07 for in-home water conservation system.
Invention is credited to White, Chester.
Application Number | 20020162163 10/104824 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26801987 |
Filed Date | 2002-11-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020162163 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
White, Chester |
November 7, 2002 |
In-home water conservation system
Abstract
A water conservation system is provided as designed for a
commode in public and domestic lavatories. The component system
includes a distinctive flush mechanism of two features. One of
these features entails a "treatment button" which, upon depression,
will effect a fluid chemical compound into standing urinated water
decolorizing and sanitizing it--in effect, bringing it back to its
original, "clarified" state. The water is NOT flushed. It is
"treated" and remains through subsequent "treatments" until such
time when solid waste is a factor necessitating a conventional,
(lever) flush. The immense savings in water volume is realized upon
consideration of the number of times the "treatment button" is
executed. The system is revolutionary in that it dispenses with a
"necessary flush" each time the toilet is used. Moreover, this
novelty system addresses the occasional local, and national,
drought emergency situations.
Inventors: |
White, Chester; (Corona,
NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Chester White, Pres.
110-64 Queens Blvd. #243
Forest Hills
NY
11375
US
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Family ID: |
26801987 |
Appl. No.: |
10/104824 |
Filed: |
March 22, 2002 |
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60277520 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
4/227.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
Y02A 20/412 20180101;
E03D 1/14 20130101; E03D 9/005 20130101; E03D 11/025 20130101; Y02A
20/40 20180101 |
Class at
Publication: |
4/227.1 |
International
Class: |
E03D 009/02 |
Claims
What is claimed as new and desired to be protected by patent as set
forth in the appended claims:
1. A water conservation system for a commode which comprises: a
means for intromission of a fluid to remove the coloring and
adverse bacteriological factors in urinated wastewater in said
commode so that flushing of water is not required until solid waste
is deposited into said commode, thereby reducing the amount of
water needed to operate said commode, a dual-mechanism featuring a
handle designed for a conventional toilet flush and a button which,
upon depression, would introduce said fluid to neutralize the said
adverse bacteriological factors in said urinated wastewater and
decolorize said urinated wastewater allowing said wastewater to
remain for sebsequent use.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The Present invention relates generally to toilets and, more
specifically to a water treatment and conservation system for a
domestic commode. The water conservation system introduces a truly
unique and revolutionary way of solving the national dilemma of
frequent water shortages. Once adopted and effectuated, it will
immediately offset the drought emergency concerns, which have
become problematic for many states and municipalities across the
United States. The present invention will prove to be a
breakthrough in the area of natural resources conservation. Though
water maintains a "relative" constant volume in the hydrosphere,
natural climactic phenomena havecaused and will continue to cause,
smaller, or greater, fluctuations in this volume throughout the
global environment. It is a safety, (precautionary) measure against
such fluctuations, whcih can be severe in certain areas, that the
system is directed. In addition, and more directly, this system
will prove itself highly valuable for both multiple-dwelling unit
owners and private homeowners when considering exorbitant
water-bill expenses.
[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art
[0004] Numerous toilets have been provided in prior art that are
each a disposal apparatus consisting of a porcelain bowl that is
fitted with a hinged seat and a flushing device, used for liquid
and solid waste. While these units may be suitable for the
particular purposes for which they are designed, they would not be
a suitable for the purposes addressed by the present invention. In
essence, they are not designed to conserve significant volumes of
potable water thus resolving both the national concern for
conservation and the private, and general, economic considerations
in water bill expenses.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention will assume approximately four fifths
less use of potable domestic water. The component system will
feature a fill-tank adapted to be mounted to the commode. The
fill-tank will issue a specifically formulated fluid through a
connecting pipe into a double-flush mechanism. One feature of this
mechanism is a handle which would effect a conventional flush, upon
depression, in the event of solid waste material. In the case of
liquid waste, urine, being deposited into the commode, the other
feature of this mechanism entails a "button" which, upon
depression, would dispense into the standing, "urinated," water, a
measured amount of "treatment liquid." The interaction immediately
dissipates the characteristic yellowish hue of urine changing it
into the colorless appearance of the pre-standing water.
[0006] The process will also include the permeation of a requisite
germicide, along with chlorine. The cumulative, "treated,"
clarified water remains through successive "treatments." The water
level will remain constant until solid waste is a factor. In this
instance, the usual water flush, (handle depression) is effected.
The significance of the amount of water conserved can be realized
by way of calculating the statistical ratio of treatments to the
combined number of flushings of liquid, as well as solid waste.
[0007] The primary object of the present invention is to provide a
water conservation system for a commode that will overcome the
shrotcomings of the prior art devices.
[0008] Another object is to provide a water conservation system for
a commode that utilizes a double-featured mechanism that, in one
instance, will normally flush through the commode solid waste while
the other instance will allow a treatment liquid to enter the
commode to neutralize the coloration factors in urine so that the
commode does not have to be flushed until solid waste is
deposited.
[0009] An additional object is to provide a water conservation
system for a commode that will reduce the amount of water needed in
operation the commode since it will require approximately four
fifths less use of potable domestic water.
[0010] Another object is to provide a water conservation system for
a commode that is simple and easy to use.
[0011] Still another object is to provide a water conservation
system for a commode that is economical in cost to the manufacturer
and for the consumer. Other objects of the invention will appear as
the description proceeds.
[0012] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this
invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the
accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however,
that the drawings are illustrative, only, and that changes may be
made in the specific construction illustrated and described within
the scope of the apppended claims.
DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 Cross-Sectional View of Commode
[0014] FIG. 2 Fill Tank
[0015] FIG. 3 Treatment Tank
[0016] FIG. 4 Flush Mechanism
[0017] FIG. 5 Lateral View of Commode
REFERENCE NUMBERS IN DRAWINGS
[0018] 6 Treatment Outlet Holes
[0019] 7 Water Tank
[0020] 8 Flush Outlet Holes
[0021] 14 Valve
[0022] 15 Pipe
[0023] 16 Toilet Pipe
[0024] 18 Chemical Treatment Substance
[0025] 24 Water Tank Cover
[0026] 26 Flush Lever
[0027] 30 Treatment Tank Pipe
[0028] 34 Chemical Treatment Button
[0029] 40 Chemical Treatment Tank
[0030] 80 Flush Intake
[0031] 81 Water Tank Inlet
[0032] 82 Treatment Intake
[0033] 82 Leveling Arm Rod
[0034] 84 Level Node
[0035] 85 Float
[0036] 86 Arm
[0037] 87 Tap
[0038] 88 Internal Pipe
[0039] 89 Cap
[0040] 91 Washer
[0041] 92 Screw
[0042] 93 Spring
[0043] 94 Treatment Tank Button
[0044] 95 Slot
[0045] 97 Chain
[0046] 104 Slot Hole
[0047] 105 Button Hole
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Operation--Preferred Embodiment
[0048] A preferred embodiment of present invention is presented in
two sections: "flushing" and "Urinated-Water Treatment." Flushing
is effected as follows:
[0049] Flushing
[0050] Water from toilet pipe 16 passes valve 14 through to pipe 15
and into the water tank 7 using water inlet 81 to internal pipe 88
and out to tap 87.
[0051] While the water continues to flow into the water tank 7 as
water level rises, it contacts the float 85 which has an arm 86. As
the water rises, so does the float 85 until it reaches a specified
level for occlusion of the tap 87 with the help of the arm 86. This
causes the water to stop flowing.
[0052] In the event of solid waste deposited into the commode, the
flush lever 26 is depressed causing the level node 84 to rise
opening the clog 95 with the aid of the chain 97 causing the water
to rush out into the flush intake 80 and out through the flush
outlet hole 8 into the commode totally flushing the solid waste
matter.
[0053] Urinated-Water Treatment
[0054] The water tank cover 24 is removed then the cap 89 of the
chmical treatment tank 40 is open and the chemical treatment
sustance 18 pours into the treatment tank 40, FIG. 2. The fill cap
89 is then placed back onto the treatment tank 40 and the water
cover 24 is also placed on top.
[0055] Upon the entry of urine in the commode, the treatment button
34 which, with the assistance of a screw, 92, washer, 91, and
spring, 93 will be depressed. This action pushes the arm rod 83
which links to treament tank button 94 which has a
specially-designed slot 95. From this pushing motion, the button 94
will move backward into slot hole 104 and button hole 105. These
will become alligned causing the chemical treatment substance 18 to
flow into the outlet 106, into the treatment tank pipe 30, then
down into Commode Treatment Intake Line, 82 and out through
Treatment Outlet holes 6 leading into the standing, urinated, water
bringing about a disintegrating, bleaching, "decolorizing," and
disinfecting effect upon the urinated water in the commode.
DESCRIPTION--ADDITIONAL EMBODIMENT
[0056] Additional embodiments would entail application to such
systems as public lavatories and multiple-unit systems as may be
utilized by such as hospitals.
CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE
[0057] Accordingly, the reader will see that the above-presented
novel ideas for a water-conservation system is an item that is in
great need. In this regard, it should be ascertained that
environmental concerns for water conservation will be beneficially
addressed if the present invention were to be generally put into
use in the United States, as well as in other countries. Moreover,
the concerns for drought emergency situations will be mitigated.
All in all, the prospect of an abundant water supply can now be
realized. America, and the world, would benefit immensely in
regards to the implementation of the present innovation.
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