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 waste-receiving opening;
b. a moveable lid adapted, when closed, to cover the bowl;
c. system for introducing water into the bowl at or adjacent the rim;
d. multiple air-inlet openings positioned approximately at the same level as the system for introducing water so that air and water entering the bowl immediately mix together at a point well above the bottom section of 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 waste-receiving opening; b. a moveable lid adapted, when closed, to cover the bowl; c. system for introducing water into the bowl at or adjacent the rim; d. multiple air-inlet openings positioned approximately at the same level as the system for introducing water so that air and water entering the bowl immediately mix together at a point well above the bottom section of the bowl. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
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8. A method of removing waste from a toilet bowl comprising:
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(a) providing a toilet assembly comprising; i) a bowl comprising a wall defining a rim, a bottom section below the rim, and a waste-receiving opening; ii) a moveable lid adapted, when closed, to cover the bowl; iii) a system for introducing water into the bowl at or adjacent the rim; and iv) multiple air-inlet openings distributed around the rim and through the wall of the bowl at approximately the same level as the system for introducing water; and v) an evacuation system; (b) closing the lid; (c) evacuating the bowl; and (d) immediately mixing air and water upon entry into the bowl at a point well above the bottom section of the bowl.
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