US20180146831A1

US20180146831A1 - Waste Receptacle Insert

Info

Publication number: US20180146831A1
Application number: US15/826,122
Authority: US
Inventors: Alexander Hernan
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-11-29
Filing date: 2017-11-29
Publication date: 2018-05-31

Abstract

A toilet insert system for a portable waste disposal system, or portable waste matter retaining apparatus, which includes a semi-spherical upper portion and an optional base potion, which may be cylindrical, rectangular of the like. The insert system displaces or covers waste in an even distribution in the basin in order to minimize build up and potential contact between the waste and subsequent occupants and may be permanent or disposable. In the portable capacity, the insert allows a user to carry the disposable apparatus with them and place it in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus upon desired use. Alternatively, the insert is already attached to the basin of the portable waste matter retaining apparatus upon assembly for use by all occupants.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of and takes priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/427,188 filed on Nov. 29, 2016, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present system and series of accompanying apparatuses relate to portable toilet systems, disposing of body wastes, and particularly a waste dispersion and distribution system for the portable waste matter retaining industry.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The portable waste receptacle, or portable waste matter retaining apparatus, dates back to at very least, the World War II era. Portable waste receptacles were originally designed to be used on bomber aircrafts. In the inception, many portable waste receptacles consisted of a simple cube-shaped boxed that, when opened, had a hole in the bottom half and created a toilet-like seat. Now many portable waste receptacles are designed to be used as a portable, non-permanent bathroom for use in areas where plumbing is not made available. The modern construction consists of a large plastic shell and a privacy door. The toilet seat rests above a basin that contains a latch or lock which can be unfastened and the basin removed for cleaning.
The modern portable waste matter retaining apparatus is to the greater extent considered a “chemical toilet.” The basin below the toilet seat is filled with a mixture of chemicals. The combination of these chemicals may vary between manufacturers. The chemical mixture breaks down waste product in order to render them harmless and odorless. The basin must be regularly emptied and refilled with a fresh chemical mixture in order to function properly.
Currently, as waste is deposited into the basin, a pile is created in one spot and is not evenly distributed throughout. This requires the basin to be emptied more often. A potential risk is created for previously deposited waste to come into contact with subsequent occupants.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The instant apparatus and system, as illustrated herein, is clearly not anticipated, rendered obvious, or even present in any of the prior art mechanisms, either alone or in any combination thereof. The versatile system, method and series of apparatuses relating to portable toilet systems, disposing of body wastes, and particularly a waste dispersion and distribution system for the portable waste matter retaining apparatus industry are illustrated. Thus the several embodiments of the instant apparatus are illustrated herein.
It is therefore an objective of the instant system to create a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus.
It is also an objective of the instant system to create a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus for the purpose of less frequent emptying of the basin.
It is also an objective of the instant system to introduce a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus for the purpose of eliminating contact of prior waste with subsequent occupants of the portable waste matter retaining apparatus.
An additional objective of the instant system is to provide a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus by way of an apparatus that is mushroom-shaped with a bottom portion being cylinder-shaped and a top section, half globe-shaped, cascading downward like an umbrella.
Additionally, it is the object of this system to have a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus by way of an apparatus that is shaped like a mushroom which can either be pre-attached to the basin of the portable waste matter retaining apparatus during manufacturing and assembly of the portable waste matter retaining apparatus or subsequently attachable to a portable waste matter retaining apparatus that has been manufactured and assembled prior to the inclusion of the present apparatus.
It is also an additional object of the instant system to have a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus for the purpose of a more sanitary experience for each user.
An additional object of the instant system to have a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus for the purpose of avoiding build up directly below the toilet seat.
It is also an additional object of the instant system to have a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus that is inexpensive.
An additional object of the instant system to have a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus that is easy to use.
It is also an additional object of the instant system to have a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus for which one embodiment is portable and disposable.
Additionally, an object of the instant system to have a novel waste disbursement system for the even distribution of human waste in the basin of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus for which another embodiment is attached to the floor of the basin during assembly of the portable waste matter retaining apparatus.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the versatile integrated Instant System, and series of accompanying systems and apparatuses and embodiments in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty, which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be practice and all aspects and equivalents thereof are intended to be within the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Advantages of the present system will be apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof, which description should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which having thus described the system in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:

FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the waste receptacle insert illustrating a conical upper portion located atop the base portion.

FIG. 1B illustrates a one piece toilet insert comprising a conically shaped body.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the waste receptacle insert illustrating a conical upper portion located atop the base portion and the entire apparatus utilized within a portable waste matter retaining apparatus.

FIG. 3A. illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the waste receptacle insert illustrating a semi-spherical upper portion located atop the base portion.

FIG. 3B illustrates a one piece toilet insert comprising a semi-spherical shaped body.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the waste receptacle insert illustrating a semi-spherical upper portion located atop the base portion and the entire apparatus utilized within a portable waste matter retaining apparatus.

FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a portable waste matter retaining apparatus or receptacle wherein the waste receptacle insert would readily be utilized.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention and does not represent the only forms in which the instant invention may be construed and/or utilized. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions may be accomplished by different embodiments and are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the invention.
The toilet insert is designed to uniquely satisfy three (3) critical criteria as a waste displacement system, that includes being wholly portable in some embodiment and permanently affixed in other embodiments, easy to use, and simultaneously inexpensive. First, the toilet insert is designed to be portable in order to allow the unit to be transferred to a specific location as it relates to satisfying a unique need within that environment in a timely and cost efficient manner. Of great importance here, the toilet insert can be specific and customized into an environment; hence, the toilet insert is a practical and efficient means to save time and ultimately costs.
Second the toilet insert is designed to be easy to use in numerous embodiments, including a portable, disposable embodiment for consumers to carry with them, and/or a more durable embodiment that can be secured to the basin of the portable waste matter retaining apparatus itself.
Third, the toilet insert may be designed to be inexpensive an even be formed from one contiguous piece of material and cut to form two shapes function shapes in order to prevent back splash from a toilet, and particularly from a non-flushing toilet. The apparatus thus may be formed inexpensively from biodegradable materials, paper materials, polymeric material, composites of other materials and recycled materials. Thus, the upper portion may be composed of one material and the lower portion of another material depending on the desired usage or application
The ability to easily and rapidly place the instant system into a portable waste matter retaining apparatus affords the user to customize any portable waste matter retaining apparatus to meet and satisfy their specific needs and requirements expeditiously. In the instant system, the top may possess varying intended shapes, angles and sizes, relative to the desired size for transport and size of the portable waste matter retaining apparatus. All of the following top designs will be designed and constructed to satisfy change of direction layouts such as varying degree angles.
FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the waste receptacle insert 10 illustrating a conical upper portion 12 located atop the base portion 14. The present apparatus is designed to be portable and disposable, for use by consumers by dropping the apparatus into the portable waste matter retaining apparatus upon use. Further illustrated is the waste entry aperture 18 and a quantity of waste 19, be it fecal matter and urine.
FIG. 1B illustrates a toilet insert 11 comprising a conically shaped body.
FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic of a waste matter receptacle apparatus 20 and the waste receptacle insert 10 illustrating a conical upper portion 12 located atop the base portion 14 and the apparatus utilized within a waste matter receptacle apparatus 20.
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the waste receptacle insert 10 illustrating a semi-spherical upper portion 12 located atop the base portion 14. The present apparatus is designed to be portable and disposable, for use by consumers by dropping the apparatus into the portable waste matter retaining apparatus upon use.
FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic of a waste matter receptacle apparatus 20 and the waste receptacle insert 30 illustrating a conical upper portion 32 located atop the base portion 34 and the apparatus utilized within a waste matter receptacle apparatus 20. Further illustrated is the waste entry aperture 38 and a quantity of waste 39, be it fecal matter and urine.
FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a portable waste matter receptacle 44 and further illustrates the waste receptacle insert 30, inserted via the waste entry aperture 18 and utilized to cover a quantity of waste 19, be it fecal matter and urine.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A removably attached toilet insert comprising:

an upper portion; and,

a lower portion.

2. The removably attached toilet insert of claim 1 wherein the upper portion comprises a conical upper portion.

3. The removably attached toilet insert of claim 1 wherein the upper portion comprises a semi-spherical upper portion.

4. The removably attached toilet insert of claim 1 wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are manufactured from one contiguous material.

5. The removably attached toilet insert of claim 1 wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are composed of two separate pieces.

6. The removably attached toilet insert of claim 1 wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are composed of two different materials.

7. The removably attached toilet insert of claim 1 wherein the removably attached toilet insert is formed from materials selected from the group consisting of biodegradable materials, paper materials, polymeric material, composites materials and recycled materials.

8. A permanently affixed toilet insert comprising:

an upper portion; and,

a lower portion.

9. The permanently affixed toilet insert of claim 8 wherein the upper portion comprises a conical upper portion.

10. The permanently affixed toilet insert of claim 8 wherein the upper portion comprises a semi-spherical upper portion.

11. A toilet insert comprising a conically shaped body.