Patent classifications
E03D5/00
Mobile cleaning device and method of use
A mobile cleansing device is described, having particular use for providing toilet and spill maintenance during water shortages and water stoppages. The device may include a tank, a releasing mechanism, a channel, and a valve.
GREY WATER TOILET AND FLUSHING METHOD
A method of flushing a toilet that includes opening a first valve to introduce a first supply of grey water into a passage to prime a siphon; opening a second valve to introduce a second supply of water into a bowl from a tank, the bowl having an outlet that is in fluid communication with an inlet of the passage; closing the first valve to shut off the first supply of water, evacuating the contents of the bowl through an outlet of the passage by way of the siphon generated by the introduction of the first supply of water and the introduction of the second supply of water; and closing the second valve to shut off the second supply of water.
Water reuse device for reusing water used in the bathroom as water for toilets with flush valves
A water reuse device for reusing waste water discharged from a bathroom or a kitchen as toilet flushing water, including: a water collecting tank (10); a storage tank (20) receiving the used water stored in the water collecting tank (10) and having a water level sensor (21); a toilet water tank (32) located at a lower level than the storage tank (20) and having a first water level sensor (36) and a second water level sensor (35); a first pipe (22) connecting the storage tank (20) and the toilet water tank (32); a first solenoid valve (40) installed in the first pipe (22); a second pump (38) installed in the toilet water tank (32); a backflow prevention valve (34) provided between the second pipe (33-2) and the third pipe (33-3); and a water shutoff valve (41) provided between a water supply pipe (31) and the water pressure control valve (41-1).
TOILET OVERFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a sensor, a processor and an actuator. The sensor senses a parameter caused by fluid dynamics within the toilet during a flush cycle. The parameter may involve vibration, sound, pressure, fluid flow rate or other detectible characteristics of the toilet. The processor uses information regarding the parameter that is gathered by the sensor to evaluate the condition of the flush cycle to determine if an impeded flush condition exists. In the event of an impeded flush condition, the processor directs the actuator to close a valve, which may be the toilet flapper valve in some embodiments. Also disclosed are methods for preventing toilet overflow, detecting an impeded flush condition and calibrating the system.
TOILET OVERFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a sensor, a processor and an actuator. The sensor senses a parameter caused by fluid dynamics within the toilet during a flush cycle. The parameter may involve vibration, sound, pressure, fluid flow rate or other detectible characteristics of the toilet. The processor uses information regarding the parameter that is gathered by the sensor to evaluate the condition of the flush cycle to determine if an impeded flush condition exists. In the event of an impeded flush condition, the processor directs the actuator to close a valve, which may be the toilet flapper valve in some embodiments. Also disclosed are methods for preventing toilet overflow, detecting an impeded flush condition and calibrating the system.
Pre-primed siphonic toilet
A method of flushing a siphonic toilet that includes retaining a first volume of water in a bowl and an up leg of a passageway that is upstream from a dam, retaining a second volume of water in the passageway between a valve and the dam in a closed position of the valve, activating a flush cycle of the toilet that introduces a third volume of water into the toilet, and moving the valve from the closed position to an open position to affect a siphon during the flush cycle.
Efficient water utilization system
A system for collecting and accumulating excess water from one or more in-building sources and delivering it to one or more flushing toilet tanks and possibly also to one or more other in-building consumption devices, such as washing machines or utility faucets. The in-building sources may include any of condensate from an air conditioner, cool water in a hot water supply pipe emerging during initial flow, treated waste water and collected rain- or snow water. At the heart of the disclosed system is an accumulation tank of large capacity, having at least two inlets and at least one outlet. One of the inlets is connected to the main water supply system and includes a valve, configured to let fresh water flow into the main tank whenever the level of the water stored therein falls below a given height. Each outlet is connected to a conduit, conveying water from the accumulation tank to one or more toilet flushing tanks, as their only source, and possibly to other water consumption devices.
Leak-proof toilet tank
A leak-proof toilet tank, includes a toilet tank, a water-supply valve, a float cup, a float and a sealed drain device; wherein, the float cup has a sealed bottom. When the water supply is filled to the toilet tank, the water level raises up to make the float blocking the water supply. When leaks water leakage, the float cup does not leak water because of the sealed bottom, and the water level is not changed, further maintains the float to the predetermined position. The present disclosure further provides a passway for supplying water to the float cup. Even if water leakage happens, the float can be pushed to block the water supply by filling the water in the sub-tank into the float cup or by supplying water directly by the water supply pipe, so that reaching the effect of leak-proof of the toilet tank.
Method And Installation For Handling Medical Waste Collected In A Receptacle For Medical Waste, Catherter Bag For Use In Such An Installation And Medical Waste Management System
The present invention relates to a method and installation for handling medical waste, bio-waste, or other corresponding contaminated waste, which is collected in a receptacle for medical waste. For an isolated treatment of the waste, the method employs a vacuum waste system (V), whereby medical waste is collected in the receptacle for medical waste, medical waste is discharged from the receptacle for medical waste into a waste fixture connected to a vacuum waste piping (13) of the vacuum waste system (V). The discharge sequence of the vacuum waste system is activated by an activating means for discharge of the medical waste from the waste fixture or the vacuum waste piping (13) of the vacuum waste system (V) to a waste collecting unit (20) of the vacuum waste system.
FLUSH VALVE
A flush valve apparatus comprising a housing and a flush valve assembly positioned within the housing, wherein the flush valve assembly is configured to independently perform an automatic flush cycle and a manual flush cycle, the flush valve assembly comprises a sensor, a power source, and an electrical actuator, the sensor is configured to activate the electrical actuator to initiate the automatic flush cycle, and the flush valve assembly comprises a mechanical actuator configured to initiate the manual flush cycle. An electrical actuator and a mechanical actuator may both be positioned in a manifold and arranged substantially vertically in the housing.