Abstract
The purpose of the Detritivore Lavatory [D-Lav] Sanitation Machine/Mechanism invention is to bio-convert human wastes and food scraps into viable commodities through the efficient use of detritovores. While providing protections against Covid-19 and other disease transmissions and ecological pollution, as well as mitigating greenhouse gases. The D-Lav invention facilitates the safe, sustaining and efficient use of detritovores in a controlled aerated environment in order to facilitate the bio-conversion of multiple forms of biodegradable substances.
The D-Lav invention solves a variety of problems experienced in the field of compost toilets generally and enhances the detritovore based Biofil Microflush Toilet system approach specifically. The use of the D-Lav invention will also permit multiple types of production alternatives. Such as nutrient dense soils, fertilizers, bio-fuels and animal feeds that can be derived from this invention.
Claims
1. a) the D-Lav Sanitation Machine/Mechanism a bio-conversion machine/mechanism comprising; b) a rectangular shaped structure with stair-step access forward and rear pylons surrounding a compartment of an efficiently aerated detritovore and biochar core; c) that receives human and food waste items in two stage containers consisting of black soldier-fly larvae, earthworms and biochar [first stage]; d) and a collection bin of olivine treated biochar [second stage]; e) that culminates into a flush-less and decentrally compartmentalized/sanitized system that is composed of; f) an antiviral coating; g) ‘tippy tap’ soap and water appliance jugs dispensers; h) that also has installed mini-fans within the mechanism's support bars for effective evacuation of aerosols and internal aeration for the detritivores.
2. a mechanism according to [claim 1] of where; a) human solid to liquid bio-waste and food scraps that is disposed into the mechanism's detritovore and olivine treated biochar bins for multi-functional processing; b) through detritivores (black soldier-flies and earth worms) and olivine treated biochar according to [claim 1], which actively bio-converts said waste materials into c) viable commodities such as nutrient dense soils, animal feed and fertilizers; d) where detritivores further act to consume human bio-wastes that may contain bacterial or virus infected feces or urine; e) performed upon an anti-bacterial and anti-viral surfaced mechanism further reducing the likely spread of infectious disease.
3. a) with the D-Lav Sanitation Machine/Mechanism according to [claim 1] of where; by the effect of its bio-conversion of human bio-wastes, the Machine/Mechanism will eliminate the usual resulting human wastes sourced pollutants in the surrounding environment; thus, avoiding the use of landfills, waste treatment plants or unofficial dumping areas; thereby also effectively b) mitigating Carbon Dioxides [CO2], Methane [CH4] and Nitrous Oxides [NO2] from entering the atmosphere.
4. a) the D-Lav Sanitation Machine/Mechanism according to [claim 1] where; the Mechanism possesses a Feed Efficiency Light Herding Self Harvesting Pagoda Platform(s) b) that involves the utilization of a series of clear (see through) canopies illuminated by the D-Lav clear surface that will motivate adult black soldier-flies (with a maximum of six lumens of light to avoid) along with further comprising c) adjacent to the self-harvesting tube will be treated with a drying agent underneath, that will assist in the herding of the mature black soldier-fly larvae towards an exit; d) so that the younger larvae will be able to more readily and efficiently consume human waste materials in their containment bin.
Description
SPECIFICATION EXAMPLES: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] FIG. 1) An intact and ¾ aerial view of a portable Detritivore Lavatory [D-Lav] multifunctional sanitation and bio-conversion system [10]. Along with the identification of its Nano Carer™ Anti-Viral Slick Sealant [10a].
[0019] FIG. 2) Side view of Detritovore Lavatory [D-Lav] Mechanism/Machine [10].
[0020] FIG. 3) ¾ths Aerial [exploded] view of the Detritovore Lavatory Mechanism/Machine depicting seven key units of the Forward Mounting Pylon Staircase [20], Rear Mounting Pylon Staircase [30], Receiving Platform Assembly [40], Sealing Lid [50], D-Lav Core Bio-Regenerative Mechanism/Machine [60], D-Lav Prime Bio-Regenerative Box [70], and the Biochar Enrichment Bin [80].
[0021] FIG. 4) 1.sup.st Unit ¾ths Aerial view of Forward Mounting Pylon Staircase.
[0022] FIG. 5) Side view of Forward Mounting Pylon Staircase (access) [20]. Along with its key features consisting of; Pylon Staircase [22], Brace-Bar [24a], Cooling Fans (2 total) [24b], Aeration Channel [24c], Pylon Foundation Brackets (1 pair) [26].
[0023] FIG. 6) 2.sup.nd Unit ¾ths Aerial view of Rear Mounting Pylon Staircase [30].
[0024] FIG. 7) Side view of Rear Mounting Pylon (access) [30]. Along with its key features consisting of; Rear Mounting Access [32], Lavatory Suspension Posts [34a], Lavatory Suspension Crossbar [34b], Lavatory Sanitation Liquid (water) Containers [34c], Tippy Tap Ribbon (1 pair) [34d], Balancing handles [36], Rear Pylon Foundation Brackets (1 pair) [38].
[0025] FIG. 8) 3.sup.rd Unit ¾ths Aerial view Receiving Platform Assembly [40].
[0026] FIG. 9) Receiving Platform Assembly [40], with attached Urinal (46a & 46b) and Changing Table (42b, 48b, 49a & 49b). Along with key features consisting of; Receiving Platform (main table) [42a], Baby Changing Sliding Tabletop [42b], Food Portal [44a], Prime Portal (stool depot) [44b], Disposables (Menses Port) [44c], Lavatory Portal [4d], Attached Female Urinal [46a] and Male Urinal [46b], Urinal Tabletop Sliding Platform [46c], Urinal Drain Pipe [46d], Receiving Platform Legs (4) [48a], Baby Changing Sliding Tabletop Retractable Leg [48b], Baby Changing Guard [49a], and the Baby Changing Mat [49b].
[0027] FIG. 10) 4.sup.th Unit ¾ths Aerial view of the Sealing Lid [50].
[0028] FIG. 11) Side view of the Sealing Lid [50]. Along with key features consisting of; the Sealing Lid Platform [52], Sealing Lid Food Portal [54a], Sealing Lid Prime Portal [54b], Sealing Lid Menses Port [54c], Sealing Lid Lavatory Portal [54d], Sealing Lid Food & Prime Guide Cover [56], Food Dispersion Grill/Rack [58a], and the Prime Dispersion Grill/Rack [58b].
[0029] FIG. 12) Food Dispersion Grill/Rack (top view) [58a].
[0030] FIG. 13) Prime Dispersion Grill/Rack (horizonal/side view) [58b].
[0031] FIG. 14) 5.sup.th Unit ¾ths Aerial view of the D-Lav Core Bio-Regenerative Mechanism/Machine [60].
[0032] FIG. 15) Schematic D-Lav Core/Aeration (horizonal/side view) [62′a, 62′b, 62′c & 62d]. Including its key components of: Aeration Panel [62′a], Aeration Chanel [62′b], Convex/Concave Aeration Contact Discs [62′c], and Aeration Tubes (10) [62d].
[0033] FIG. 16) Schematic D-Lav Core (horizonal/side view). Along with key features including; Core BSFL Biochar Encasement [63], BSFL Prime Feeding Wheel [64a], BSFL Food Scraps Feeding Wheel [64b], Prime Wheel Bearings [64′c], Food Wheel Bearings [64′d], Hydrophobic Food Ramp Support Topper [65a], Hydrophobic Food & Bio-Regenerative Ramps support Topper [65b], Hydrophobic Bio-Regenerative Ramp Support Topper [65c], BSFL Prime Crossing Ledges [66a], BSFL Food Crossing Ledges [66b], Transparent Plexi Glass Core Encasement [67′], Prime Side Light Herding Self Harvesting Pagoda Platforms [68′a], Food Side Light Hearding Self Harvesting Pagoda Platform [68′b], Prime Side Light Herding Self Harvesting Pagoda Platform [68a], Food Side Light Herding Self Harvesting Pagoda Platform [68b], Frass Screen [69a], Self Harvesting Tube [69b], Self Harvesting Pathway Tube [69c].
[0034] FIG. 17) D-Lav Core/Prime Feeding Wheel and Prime Side Light Herding Self Harvesting Pagoda Platforms, 46a and 68′a featured respectively.
[0035] FIG. 18) Prime Side Light Herding Self Harvesting PLATFORMS.
[0036] FIG. 19) Visual Depiction of black soldier fly larvae consumption of waste resulting in Greenhouse Gases Mitigation.
[0037] FIG. 20) D-Lav Core Bio-Regenerative Mechanism/Machine (Detailed Schematics) [60]. Key features previously addressed in FIGS. 15, 16, 17 and 18.
[0038] FIG. 21) 6.sup.th Unit, ¾ths Aerial view of D-Lav Prime Bio-Regenerative Box [70].
[0039] FIG. 22) 6.sup.th Unit, ¾ths Side view of D-Lav Prime Bio-Regenerative Box [70]. Along with key features including; D-Lav Prime Box [72a], Worm Frass Urn [72b], Inner Wall Food Side Core Leveling Ledge [73′a], Inner Wall Prime Side Core Leveling Ledge [73′b], Food Wheel Strut (Wall Fashioned) [73′c], Prime Wheel Strut (Wall Fashioned), Worm Frass Drain Hole [74a], and the Larvae Harvest Containers (2) [74′b].
[0040] FIG. 23) 7.sup.th Unit, ¾ths Aerial view of Biochar Enrichment Bin [80].
[0041] FIG. 24) Biochar Enrichment Bin (side view) [80]. Along with key features including; Biochar Enrichment Bin Hull [82] and the Urine to Biochar Pipe Assembly [84].
[0042] FIG. 25) Identify process of virus elimination, by sucking in and aerating contaminated aerosol sprays.
[0043] FIG. 26) Identifies the problems caused by virus filled aerosols in traditional toileting systems.
[0044] FIG. 27) Identifies how the traditional use of toilets often transfers viruses and other disease transferable pathogens. Absent the anti-bacterial Nano Care™ covered and detritovore virus consuming D-Lav.
[0045] FIG. 28) Identifies how traditional sanitation of human biological wastes are largely handled. Absent the D-Lav that could eliminate unsanitary water and waste treatment operations by D-Lav's bio-conversion process.
[0046] FIG. 29) Background art in the field of invention, patent U.S. Pat. No. 6,601,243B2. Image relates the instillation device of a composting toilet.
[0047] FIG. 30) Background art in the field of invention, patent U.S. Pat. No. 5,345,620A. Image relates the applicability of composting toilets using an aeration drum to limit bacteria and waste odors.
[0048] FIG. 31) Background are in the field of invention. Image relates a compact on-site organic waste treatment system that utilizes the combination of a flush toilet system, composting toilet, and detritovores.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY: D-LAV FUNCTIONS AND UTILITY
[0049] (Method of Use—User) After the User completes defecating into the hole nearest the Support Bar and female urinal, FIG. 9-44b). The User then backs up to hover their posterior over the hole positioned before the ‘Tippy Tap’ jugs, FIG. 9-44d). Using an elbow/available hand pushing the string causes the jug containing soapy water to tilt and stream soapy water over their posterior and into the rinse hole, FIG. 7-34d). User can then wipe posterior with biodegradable toilet paper or with free hand. After hand washing their posterior with biodegradable toilet paper, the User uses the opposite elbow/available hand to push the other string causing clear water to be streamed for rinsing. User can then use biodegradable paper towel for drying. While all biodegradable paper is thrown into the rinse hole/Worm Urn, FIG. 9-44d). Permitting the biodegradable paper to settle into the worm bin below for worm consumption/processing.
[0050] (Method of Use—Processing) While stooping and using Support Bar, User positions him/herself for defecating material to enter rear dual-Feeding Wheel. Where black soldier-fly larvae [and olivine treated biochar] container area will decompose/consume it, FIG. 11-58b). While permitting urine to enter the biochar container area, FIG. 24-84). Defecation material and gravity rotates the forward dual-Feeding Wheel, permitting black soldier-fly larvae to devour from within the wheel and adjoining Feeding Pagoda Ramps/Platforms, FIGS. 10), (11-58b), (12), and (16-64a &. 68′a). Thus, preventing decomposition, bacteria accumulation and lingering odors. While used water flows to the Worm Urn, FIG. 22-74a). Where it soaks into gravel; helps to decompose available hair; and is consumed by earthworms, figure illustration (19).
[0051] A smaller rectangular hole positioned between the defecation [forward positioned] and wash hole [rear positioned] is used by the User to place clipped body hair and by women to pour menstrual blood into, for black soldier fly larvae to consume, FIG. 9-44c). Where both the blood is consumed by the larvae, and hair [soft lipids surrounding the hair] is entered into this decomposition process. After the hair continues to decompose, the hair is then removed and grounded into small bits. Then added to the bottom bin containing solely olivine treated biochar, FIG. 12). This procedure promotes the accumulation of nitrogen for soil amendment.
[0052] A rectangular entrance nearest the Suspension Posts is the rinse hole/Lavatory Port, containing earthworms which engage in the consumption of stained biodegradable paper, soap and black soldier fly larvae frass. The Olivine Treated Biochar Bin sized to match the upper bin [Detritivore and Olivine Treated Biochar Bin—in length] contains biochar which receives the soapy water and worm enzymes filtered down from the worm bin, FIG. 22-72b, 74a). A piping system beneath the male and female urinal allows urine to flow into said bottom bin to enrich it with nutrients for soil amendment, FIGS. 24-82, & 84).
[0053] (Method of Use—Additional Benefits of Process) The D-Lav Machine/Mechanism invention is a flush-less, low water and human stooping sanitation process that mitigates aerosol droplets known to be generated via toilet flushing that could result in the propagation/spray and spread of viruses [Covid-19 for example, FIG. 26)], by infected fecal matter during regular toilet flushing. As determined by an NIH study, “Shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in feces and urine and its potential role in person-to-person transmission and the environment-based spread of COVID-19”. It determined that fecal shedding of the virus peaks in the symptomatic period and can persist for several weeks, but with declining abundances in the post-symptomatic phase. SARS-CoV-2 RNA is occasionally detected in urine, but reports in fecal samples are more frequent. The D-Lav Machine/Mechanism invention offers a method of mitigating viruses and other infectious diseases from entering the environment via a decentralized/flush-less sanitation system that utilizes detritivores, FIG. 19). Which consume human wastes and bio-converts them into substances which have anti-viral properties. The D-Lav Machine/Mechanism also is a sanitation system that mitigates/prevents aerosolized urine droplets [and flatulent dispersals] from spreading viral sprays, such as Covid-19. Via oral/ocular routs via a twin fan air suction system positioned alongside the mechanism/machine's urinal containment apparatus, FIGS. 5-24b & 24c) and (25).
[0054] The D-Lav Machine/Mechanism also acts as an environmentally beneficial machine, By preventing human wastes from entering into the environment, FIGS. 25) and (26). Either by aerosol, septic or pit latrine, processing plants or the outdoors, FIGS. 26) and (28). Thus, reducing significantly human environmental impacts. By performing this function the D-Lav Machine/Mechanism mitigates Carbon Dioxide, Methane and Nitrous Oxide from being emitted into the atmosphere, FIG. 19).
[0055] Finally, the D-Lav Machine/Mechanism also functions as a commodity production machine. Through the bio-conversion of human feces, urine, hair, menstrual blood and biodegradable paper products, the detritivores [black soldier-fly larvae and earth worms] act as change agents. Bio-converting such materials into viable products, Such as animal teed, fertilizers and nutrient dense soils.
