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Toilet assembly

US8656524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 2010
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03D11/11
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A toilet assembly for use in a vehicle includes a toilet, a macerator assembly for receiving material from the toilet, and a holding tank in association with the macerator assembly along a discharge tube. The material is configured to pass from the macerator assembly, through the discharge tube, and to the holding tank. A mounting structure is further included for attaching the discharge tube to a supporting surface. The mounting structure includes a floor flange attached to the supporting surface, an adapter plate assembly, and a seal positioned between the adapter plate assembly and floor flange. The adapter plate assembly is sealingly engaged with the discharge tube, such that the discharge tube is sealed with the supporting surface.

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