Vacuum-assisted toilet systems and methods of using the same
US11702832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D2201/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The embodiments disclosed herein are directed towards vacuum-assisted toilet systems and methods of using the vacuum-assisted toilet systems. An example vacuum-assisted toilet system includes a toilet bowl defining an outlet and a flush valve fluidly coupled to the outlet. The vacuum-assisted toilet system also includes at least one water source fluidly coupled to the toilet bowl. The water source is configured to supply water to the toilet bowl. The vacuum-assisted toilet system also includes at least one water actuator coupled to the water source. The water actuator is configured to control the amount of water that is supplied by the water source to the toilet bowl. The vacuum-assisted toilet system also includes a controller that is configured to at least partially control the operation of one or more components of the vacuum-assisted toilet system, such as at least one of the flush valve or the water actuator.
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