Mixed media orbital valve
US-9182042-B2 · Nov 10, 2015 · US
Vacuum toilet assembly
US9657473B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9657473-B2 |
| Application number | US-201615088951-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Publication date | May 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
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Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for improved removability and ease of maintenance for one or more components of the vacuum toilet system. They can be particularly useful on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a rinse valve bracket and connection system, a rinse ring tie down, and various improved connection systems.
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What is claimed is: 1. A rinse ring securement system for a toilet pedestal frame, the system comprising: a rinse ring comprising at least one quarter turn feature; the toilet pedestal frame comprising at least one corresponding quarter turn connection/receiving feature, wherein the quarter turn feature of the rinse ring is rotatably and slidably connected with respect to the rinse ring but is not removable therefrom.
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Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation (with snap-action F16B21/06; studs or coupling pins with resilient protrusions F16B21/08) · CPC title
- E03F1/006Primary
Pneumatic sewage disposal systems; accessories specially adapted therefore · CPC title
- E03D11/14Primary
Means for connecting the bowl to the wall, e.g. to a wall outlet · CPC title
Toilet fittings · CPC title
- E03D11/02Primary
Water-closet bowls (auxiliary chambers with connections to flushing water for bowl-cleaning utensils E03D9/06; modified for using upwardly-directed sprays E03D9/08; seats or covers A47K13/00 ){; Bowls with a double odour seal optionally with provisions for a good siphonic action; siphons as part of the bowl (parts or details of bowls E03D11/13)} · CPC title
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- What does patent US9657473B2 cover?
- Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for improved removability and ease of maintenance for one or more components of the vacuum toilet system. They can be particularly useful on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. Specific embodiments relate to a rinse valve bracket and connection system, a rinse ring tie down, and various improved connection systems.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mag Aerospace Ind Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E03F1/006. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 1 related publication on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).