Spill Resistant Portable Carrying Toilet

Abstract

The proposed invention combines the ease, ubiquity, and solidity of bucket based toilets with spill retention usually reserved for larger traveling toilets through a unique arrangement of a collection funnel with constricted aperture built into a sealing lid unit.

Claims

1. A travel toilet comprising: a. a bucket b. a waste collection and spill resistance method to be attached to the bucket based on sealing lids commercially in use. c. The waste collection and spill resistance are both based on a small diameter aperture.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The detailed description particularly refers to the accompanying figures in which:

[0015] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective assembly view of an unassembled spill resistant portable carrying toilet.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a left side view of an assembled spill resistant portable carrying toilet with contents after use.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a left side view of an assembled spill resistant portable carrying toilet which has been overturned with the front up. The smaller aperture in the upper basin prevents spills when volume is sufficiently low.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of an assembled spill resistant portable carrying toilet which has been completely inverted. The depth of the funnel in the upper basin prevents spills when volume is sufficiently low.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a right side view of an assembled spill resistant portable carrying toilet which has been overturned with the front down. The smaller aperture in the upper basin prevents spills when volume is sufficiently low.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a bisected view of an unassembled spill resistant portable carrying toilet.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a bisected view of an assembled spill resistant portable carrying toilet with lid raised and air valve in spout cap depressed in order to allow air to pass. FIG. 7 also shows the optional liner which can be retained by the weight of the user and friction of the nesting seat.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] An illustrative spill resistant portable carrying toilet mounted to a standard bucket 140 based on the sealing method commercially in use 105. The bucket may be of multiple sizes, such as 1, 2, or 5 gallons, though differing dimensions would require alteration specific to each size.

[0023] The main unit 100 mounts to the bucket in order to make a spill resistant cavity suitable for multiple uses before spills become probable in the event the toilet assembly is overturned. The constricted aperture 101 contains spills if the toilet is not allowed to accumulate excess waste.

[0024] The main unit 100 has an upper plate 102 and a funnel 107 for collecting waste. Upper plate 102 has an internal diameter 103 less than the funnel in order to offer secondary spill retention in the event waste splashes into the funnel 107. Upper plate also contains hinge mounts 104 for the lid unit 120.

[0025] The main unit has a threaded spout 106 which allows the toilet to be emptied without disassembly. The cap with matching threads 130 also contains an air valve apparatus 133 which defaults to a closed position through a compression spring 132. The air valve 133 is actuated by a tab 122 on fully opening the lid assembly 120. When the lid 120 is closed, the air valve 133 will return to the closed position. The bell design of the air valve 133 will expand when subject to pressure from contents in the event the unit is overturned, further ensuring spills are properly contained

[0026] The seat 110 is for both comfort and function. The seat 110 is designed to nest inside the internal diameter of the upper plate 102 securely. In the event a liner 150 is desired to allow for easier clean up, the limited clearance between the seat edge 112 and the internal diameter of the top plate 103 can retain the liner 150 while waste is deposited into the funnel 107. The raised front lip 111 on the seat 110 is present to limit likelihood that male urination will escape while in use.

[0027] The lid unit 120 is hinged 121 to open, allowing the tab 122 to depress the actuator for the air valve in the spout cap 131 while the toilet is in use. The act of opening the lid 120, and leaning back against the lid 120, opens the air valve to ensure no air which has previously exposed to the contents of the cavity are released back through the funnel aperture 101. This arrangement prevents odors from being released directly to the user while toilet is in use.

[0028] The lid contains a cavity formed by the upper lid 127 which is attached by a pivot hinge to the lower lid 120. This arrangement creates a cavity for storing wipes, toilet paper, or other sundries which may be needed. The upper lid is retained by a friction catch 123 which requires depressing a tab to release. The entire lid may be retained by similar means, or it may also be attached by more secure methods, such as a hasp.

Alternate Embodiments

[0029] The invention claimed introduces spill resistance to the field of bucket based toilets.
The invention could be altered by incorporating a plug into the aperture for additional odor control and spill resistance. Odors could further be controlled by utilizing chemicals, enzymes, or venting through filter media.
Caps can be changed to plugs.
The lid could be removed or altered. Hinge length and spout cap height could be altered to create a secure back rest to lean against. A latch could be introduced to ensure the lid seated.
The exterior of the invention could be altered to introduce legs or flat portions to arrest rolling should the invention be tipped. Outriggers could be added to increase stability.
The invention could be adapted by integrating the seat with the lid/funnel.
The invention could be altered by incorporating a vent into the spout cap for airflow purposes while in use.
The seat could be raised and thereby increase internal cavity volume before spill became likely.
Dimensions and angles could be altered or any other minor changes obvious to those knowledgeable in the subject matter without changing the function.