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Urine stowage system for spacecraft

US10173793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2016
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D13/007
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A waste handling system includes a urinal and first and second urine storage containers. A distribution system fluidly interconnects the urinal to the first and second urine storage containers. The distribution system includes a switching system that selectively fluidly connects the urinal outlet to at least one of the first and second urinal storage containers in response to an input.

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