Female urinal

Abstract

The invention relates to the design of a female urinal, in the traditional shape and size of a toilet, preferably for female use, with a faeces blocker, considered for use mainly in offices or public places and which has very low water consumption.

Description

[0001] SANITARY FIXTURE FEMALE URINARY

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The technical field of application for the present patent called, “female urinal sanitary furniture” is in the technical area of ​​biotechnology to develop urinal sanitary furniture for women, ideal for female urination, seeking to be an accessory that allows saving water, where the urine reaches the drain by itself and only a small amount of water is added for washing the furniture.

[0004] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The object of the invention of the female urinal sanitary fixture is to optimize water use, allowing for alternative applications to improve the efficiency of water supplied to households. This, in turn, reduces domestic demand on water supply systems, ensuring that sufficient water reaches all homes. The decrease in water demand will also allow for less extraction from dams, rivers, and other bodies of water, enabling them to maintain their natural flow as much as possible and keeping the environment healthy and recovered. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Drinking water for human consumption and use is scarce, and sources are increasingly distant from cities. So much so that some say a third world war could be triggered by a global lack of potable water. Water plays a vital role in public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability, yet only about 0.01 percent of the Earth's water is potable, an amount that decreases year after year due to pollution and deforestation.

[0007] Furthermore, consider that the main sources of drinking water, such as lakes, rivers, soil moisture, and shallow groundwater basins, are unevenly distributed and generally located far from urban areas. Around 36% of the world's population, or 2.4 billion people, live in water-scarce regions, and 52% will experience severe water scarcity by 2050.

[0008] Another factor hindering efficient water use is population growth, both in Mexico and in different regions of the world. This population growth drives increased demand for water, whether for human consumption, industry, or agriculture. According to official figures from the United Nations (UN), on average, each person uses 227 liters of water per day, a figure exponentially higher than in other countries with water scarcity, such as Nigeria (10 liters of water per day). Mexico's consumption is above the global average, ranking fifth among the highest in the world, with 366 liters per person. Furthermore, traditional water harvesting methods are already insufficient, as are supply sources such as rivers, lakes, wells, and springs.For this reason, it is important to review and redesign public policies and the ways in which water is consumed, both in population centers, industrial areas and in the countryside, and to make the use of water more efficient in each of the tasks that are carried out daily.

[0009] Therefore, this patent seeks to ensure that, in offices and public places, in women's restrooms, in the same proportion as in men's restrooms, there are female urinal sanitary fixtures, specialized sanitary fixtures to receive urine and, without being able to be used for fecal discharges.

[0010] In this sense, we can point out that this sanitary fixture has the main objective of avoiding water waste, since urine alone can reach the drain using only half a liter of water, and does not need to be pushed by 3 or 6 liters of water, options found in some commercial toilet fixtures and which unfortunately go to the drain to accompany only a quarter of a liter or less of urine.

[0011] A second objective of this piece of furniture is to speed up movement and reduce waiting time in women's restrooms, which traditionally always have long waiting lines.

[0012] Furthermore, I would like to highlight that, according to the results of the technical searches carried out and received from the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), which were requested to provide greater certainty to the present patent application, upon review, various types of mingitohos were found:

[0013] Dry Mingitohos:

[0014] Gel,

[0015] Of floating sphere, and

[0016] Those that operate with a check valve.

[0017] Waterless urinals, devices that do not use water for urine evacuation but connect to the drain to allow waste to be removed, can be easier to maintain since they have no moving parts that can break; however, water-flushing urinals can be more hygienic and help keep the bathroom smelling fresh and clean.

[0018] Moist toilets (Eco-friendly and / or environmentally friendly):

[0019] With measured or smaller water discharges,

[0020] With a flow meter.

[0021] The main common denominator of these mingitohos is that they are for gentlemen, and only 2% of those found are for ladies, and of these, they are not seen as equal or identical in design or technique to the proposal made in the present patent.

[0022] Also found were portable urinals for women, made of plastic or hard cardboard materials, durable and disposable, which are more accessories than actual urinals, since a urinal as such is a sanitary fixture and not a personal and individual accessory, which rather than helping the environment become a factor of pollution and waste generation.

[0023] Urinals were also found as accessories, meaning they are incorporated into traditional sanitary fixtures, or as simple urinals with water flushing mechanisms similar to traditional sanitary fixtures, resulting in no water savings and lacking a structure to prevent the discharge of fecal matter. Traditional urinals are also seen in IMPI documents, but no reduction in cost or water consumption is permitted.

[0024] Other inventions found in the technical search results are intended for peri-urban (on the outskirts of cities) and / or rural areas, and are more traditional ecological sanitation systems. This differs from the patent I am proposing, which is intended for any area that needs or demands it.

[0025] From all of the above, it is determined that my technological proposal is neither known nor similar to those currently known in the state of the art. TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED

[0026] This patent application, entitled "Female Urinal," addresses the high water consumption that occurs when women urinate, both at home and in public places, as they invariably use a full flush of the toilet tank. This urinal will reduce water consumption by more than tenfold, according to information found on some toilet fixtures, resulting in savings and lower water costs. It will also prevent unpleasant odors and eliminate long lines at women's restrooms.

[0027] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES OF

[0028] SANITARY FIXTURE FEMALE URINARY

[0029] A group of 5 figures are presented, illustrating the main technical and mechanical characteristics of the patent called female urinal sanitary furniture.

[0030] Figure No. 1 presents the image of the female urinal sanitary furniture through a front view where the main body of the entire structure of the furniture (1) can be seen, and at the top the water inlet (1f) and the perimeter water distributor (1e), also the throat of the furniture (1 b) and the siphon outlet duct (1 d) can be seen.

[0031] Figure 2 shows a side view of the female urinal, with hidden lines marking the interior of the fixture. (1a) indicates the upper collection platform, which extends from the rear interior of the fixture (1) to the front recess or groove (1b). This groove (1b) directly receives the urine flow at its bottom, preventing splashing of urine onto the user's genitals and legs. At the bottom of this groove (1b) is the outlet (1c), which leads to a narrow, siphon-shaped duct (1d) that carries the collected fluids to the drain.

[0032] Since the water does not need higher pressure, as in current toilets, a water tank is dispensed with and the supply arrives directly in a connection (2) from the domestic network, which is controlled by a regulating valve (3) that releases only the water necessary for rinsing the furniture (1).

[0033] Figure No. 3 shows a plan view of the furniture, with the elements indicated in Figure No. 2

[0034] In Figure No. 4, the back of the sanitary furniture (1) can be seen, where there is a duct (1f) that carries the water for cleaning the furniture (1) to the distribution duct (1e) which, as in all current toilets, distributes the water peripherally for cleaning the entire concave of the furniture (1)-

[0035] Figure 5 shows an isometric drawing of the female urinal sanitary fixture. It illustrates the water supply, which arrives directly from a connection (2) of the domestic water network. This supply is controlled by a regulating valve (3) that releases only the water necessary for rinsing the fixture (1). Also visible at the top are the water inlet (1f), the upper collection platform (1a), which extends from the rear interior of the fixture (1) to the front recess or groove (1b). This recess leads to a narrow, siphon-shaped duct (1d) that carries the collected liquids to the drain. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] The process for making the female urinal sanitary furniture is described below, characterized by the following features, which include relevant definitions of the present invention.

[0037] This piece of furniture is made of vitreous china, whose main components are clays and chemical adhesives that are mixed, undergo a firing process, and subsequently a vitrification process to prevent the adhesion of external elements or the material being treated. It can also be made of plastic materials; however, this patent does not modify the structural characteristics of a sanitary fixture, but rather denotes the innovation in the internal structure for the collection of only female urine and thus in the efficient use of water.

[0038] This invention consists of a bathroom fixture, similar in shape and size to those already existing and installed in homes and offices. This fixture is designed primarily for female use. The innovation lies in the interior of the fixture, where the waste inlet is located at the front to directly capture the urine flow from users, who will naturally sit with their axis of symmetry aligned with that of the fixture. The back of the fixture has a raised bottom, close to the upper edges, to discourage defecation. The internal cleaning system is also perimeter-based, as in all toilets, but uses a smaller volume of water.For this event, water is supplied through a direct installation from the domestic network, without using a tank, which will have 2 regulating valves, one for cases of regular urination with a small volume of water, the other, for when the user leaves menstrual residue, and therefore more water is provided and with greater force.

[0039] The unit is installed in the same way as traditional ones, connecting to the drain, and also includes a seat and a lid so that the comfort and tradition of the proposed sanitary unit are not lost.

[0040] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0041] A female toilet can be made from either vitreous china or plastic. It's important to consider female anatomy when determining the height of the upper collection platform, aiming to avoid user confusion and ensure the toilet is used for fecal solids.

[0042] This platform (1 a) is concave in the anterior-posterior or front and rear direction, and downwards to make the liquids have a recurrence towards the pit or throat (1 b).

[0043] The throat (1 b) must have an inverted conical configuration, so that the liquids converge at the outlet orifice (1 c). A strainer cap is placed in this orifice to prevent the entry of elements that could clog the siphon duct (1d).

[0044] The siphon duct (1 d) must have a height that allows a water seal to form, preventing bad odors from the drain from escaping.

[0045] The rinsing of the furniture (1) must be done in a perimeter manner, throughout the entire receptacle of the furniture (1), through a duct that is also, in a perimeter and traditional manner, located in the upper interior part of the furniture and with different outlet holes.

[0046] The water supply required for rinsing the furniture (1) will be in direct connection with the domestic network, but regulated by a two-way controlled release button valve.

[0047] HOW THE INVENTION WORKS

[0048] This invention is a urinal specifically designed for female use, though it is not limited to males. The user sits on the unit, following the same procedure as any toilet. It is designed solely for urine collection and is not suitable for fecal matter, as it has a blocker in the middle of the upper platform. The primary objective of this unit is to avoid using large quantities of water to rinse away urine. It works by having a concave urine receptacle and a pit or throat that receives the main flow of urine, directing it through a siphon tube to the drain. Once urination is complete, a small, controlled flush of water is released to rinse away any remaining urine.

Claims

CLAIMS With the extensive description provided of my invention, which presents novelty and inventiveness, I hereby claim the following claims to the patent “Female Urinal Sanitary Furniture”:

1. The female urinal sanitary fixture, for use by seated persons, with a narrow siphon. With controlled water flush at high or low volume.

2. The female urinal sanitary fixture features a recessed area (1 b) with radial walls to prevent urine from splashing or being rejected, and to ensure efficient drainage. I therefore claim ownership of this technology because, after conducting various tests on female anatomy and physiology, it was determined that the recessed area (1 b) must have this inclination, be radial, and have this perimeter to prevent contamination from third-party waste, thus ensuring hygienic use of this sanitary fixture.

3. The outlet siphon duct (1d) is designed with a narrow diameter so that the water exchange that the seal makes is of very low volume and thus forces it to push the urine with the amount of water supplied for rinsing the furniture, that is, the storage capacity of the siphon will always be less than the water that is supplied to the furniture, claiming this innovation as my own.

4. I claim ownership of the upper collection platform (1a), given that the objective of this innovation is to inhibit the discharge of fecal matter so that this piece of furniture is only used as a urinal and consequently to finally solve the technical problem of saving water in its use.

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