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Recirculating electrolytic toilet

US3939499A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1974
Grant dateFeb 24, 1976
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Expiry dateJul 22, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D5/016
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electrolysis unit is used in conjunction with the holding tank of a self-contained recirculating toilet system. The liquid and solid waster material is macerated and recirculated by an external macerator pump as a fine slurry. The slurry material from the lowermost portion of the waste tank is treated by electrolysis producing oxygen and chlorine and an odor free water vapor exhaust. The residue from the electrolysis decomposition unit is periodically removed.

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