Fresh water flushing device for marine sanitation devices
a technology of a flushing device and a marine sanitation, which is applied in the direction of water installations, metal working devices, manufacturing tools, etc., can solve the problems of insufficient space, odors that can result from minute marine organisms (plants and animals) that die and decompose in the system, and the additional components of maintenance and cleaning are difficult to maintain,
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-23
CONLEY GENE E
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[0007]According to a first aspect, the invention comprises use of a non-pressurized fresh water supply flushing system for use with an MSD. According to a second aspect, the invention comprises an economically feasible method of retrofitting an existing MSD with a non-pressurized fresh water flushing system. A
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Disposal of biological waste poses a unique challenge in the boating industry, not only in terms of the waste disposal itself, but also in terms of space restriction, water supply, odor control and overboard discharge laws.
In smaller vessels, sufficient space is typically not available to allow for an integral fresh water tank to supply the MSD.
As a result of this raw water feed, odor can result from minute marine organisms (plant and animal) that die and decompose in the system.
All of these techniques have drawbacks and / or disadvantages in terms of product costs, maintenance and cleaning of the additional components, and wear / tear and degradation of soft (rubber) components.
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[0018]For purposes of the description hereinafter, spatial or directional terms shall relate to the invention as it is oriented in the drawing figures. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative variations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific components illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the invention. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting.
[0019]Reference is now made to FIG. 1, which shows the fresh water flushing system, generally indicated as 10, mounted in relation to an MSD 12. The flushing system includes a fresh water reservoir 14 having a predetermined capacity for holding a predetermined volume of fresh water. This predetermined volume of fresh water can include an amount sufficient to achieve...
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Abstract
A non-pressurized fresh water supply flushing system for a marine sanitation device is disclosed. The flushing system includes a fresh water reservoir having a predetermined capacity for holding a predetermined volume of fresh water, a mounting arrangement for mounting the fresh water reservoir to a support surface, a fresh water source associated with the fresh water reservoir for supplying fresh water to this fresh water reservoir and a fluid connection fitting for transferring the predetermined volume of renewable non-pressurized fresh water from the fresh water reservoir to the marine sanitation device upon activation of the marine sanitation device. A method of retrofitting an existing marine sanitation device and a kit for supplying a marine sanitation device with the fresh water supply flushing system of the invention is also disclosed. The fresh water flushing system of the invention may be used with toilets located in a variety of limited space environments.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a fresh water flushing device for use with a toilet located in a limited space environment and, more particularly, to a fresh water flushing device for a marine sanitation device (MSD) located on a boat which can be remotely mounted in a remote position. The fresh water flushing device may be used as an aftermarket add-on or a value-added accessory that reduces the cost of MSDs having an attached tank.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Disposal of biological waste poses a unique challenge in the boating industry, not only in terms of the waste disposal itself, but also in terms of space restriction, water supply, odor control and overboard discharge laws. Toilets on boating vessels are typically called marine sanitation devices, or MSDs, which process, store and dispose of the waste products. This disposal can be achieved through the use of environmentally-compatible chem...
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CPCY10T29/49826B63B29/14
Inventor CONLEY, GENE E.
Owner CONLEY GENE E