Vacuum toilet assembly
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1. A vacuum toilet assembly comprising:
- a. a bowl comprising a wall defining a rim, a bottom section below the rim, and a main waste-receiving opening;
b. a moveable lid adapted, when closed, to cover the main waste-receiving opening; and
c. means for introducing water into the bowl at or adjacent the rim; and
in which the bowl contains at least one air-inlet opening through the wall at or adjacent the rim to permit air to enter the bowl.
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Abstract
Vacuum toilet assemblies are detailed. These assemblies are designed to reduce both operational noise and water usage of the toilets while continuing to promote effective disposal of waste. They also require less air for operation than do conventional vacuum toilets.
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9 Claims
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1. A vacuum toilet assembly comprising:
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a. a bowl comprising a wall defining a rim, a bottom section below the rim, and a main waste-receiving opening;
b. a moveable lid adapted, when closed, to cover the main waste-receiving opening; and
c. means for introducing water into the bowl at or adjacent the rim; and
in which the bowl contains at least one air-inlet opening through the wall at or adjacent the rim to permit air to enter the bowl. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of removing waste from a toilet bowl comprising:
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a. providing a toilet assembly comprising a bowl, a lid, and means for evacuating the bowl;
b. closing the lid; and
c. evacuating the bowl while introducing water into the bowl at or adjacent its rim and air into the bowl via one or more openings in a wall of the bowl at or adjacent its rim, so as to mix entering water and air above a bottom section of the bowl.
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