Abstract: A liquid dosing apparatus for dispensing a liquid from a container into a liquid stream of a shower, toilet, or tap includes an adapter, a dosing mechanism, a damping control system, and a dispensing outlet. The adapter is arranged to detachable receive the container. The dosing mechanism includes a dosing chamber and a movable member. The dosing mechanism is arranged to draw a set volume of the liquid into the dosing chamber on activation by moving the moveable member in a first direction. The damping control system is arranged to control a dispensing rate of the set volume of the liquid by controlling return speed of the moveable member. The damping control system is arranged to allow and control adjustment of the dispensing rate. The dispensing outlet is arranged to dispense the liquid into the water stream at the controlled dispensing rate.

Abstract: A drain treatment system includes a supply interface, a drainage interface, a water distribution assembly, a pod housing, and a controller. The supply interface is configured to connect to a water supply, the drainage interface is configured to connect to a drain, and the distribution assembly is configured to receive water from the water supply via the supply interface. The pod housing is configured to retain at least one pod containing a drain treatment compound, and the controller is configured to control a transfer of the water from the water distribution assembly to the pod housing, wherein the water is configured to carry the drain treatment compound from the at least one pod to the drainage interface for delivery to the drain.

Abstract: Toilet assemblies having various embodiments of a cleaning system are described herein which include a toilet assembly and a cleaning system. The toilet assembly has a toilet bowl, a tank, a flush valve, and a rim in fluid communication with the bowl through a rim flow path from an outlet of the flush valve to at least one rim outlet port. The flush valve is configured to operate in a flush actuation mode wherein the flush valve is able to provide flush water flow sufficient for the toilet assembly to initiate a flush siphon or provide a wash down flush and to operate in a cleaning actuation mode wherein the flush valve is only partially opened to allow for introduction of a cleaning agent and flush water mixture to the bowl that is insufficient to initiate a siphon but sufficient for cleaning the bowl.

Abstract: It is disclosed a system for dispensing a cleaning fluid into a toilet bowl adapted to receive a flushing liquid from a tank. The system includes a cleaning fluid container positioned outside the tank and a valve controlling fluid passage from the container into a flushing liquid filling the tank at a varying level. The valve has a closed state and an open state blocking and enabling, respectively, fluid passage thereof. The valve switches between the states by the varying level. A conduit communicates the container with the valve, receives the cleaning fluid from the container, and releases it to the flushing liquid through the valve. A bottle base is attached to the tank for receiving a mouth end of a dispenser bottle. The dispenser bottle has a diaphragm for sealing the dispenser bottle and a punching pin punches the diaphragm while the dispenser bottle is brought into the bottle base. Thus, the pin enables a flow of a cleaning fluid out of the dispenser bottle.

Abstract: Toilet assemblies having various embodiments of a cleaning system are described herein which include a toilet assembly and a cleaning system. The toilet assembly has a toilet bowl, a tank, a flush valve, and a rim in fluid communication with the bowl through a rim flow path from an outlet of the flush valve to at least one rim outlet port. The flush valve is configured to operate in a flush actuation mode wherein the flush valve is able to provide flush water flow sufficient for the toilet assembly to initiate a flush siphon or provide a wash down flush and to operate in a cleaning actuation mode wherein the flush valve is only partially opened to allow for introduction of a cleaning agent and flush water mixture to the bowl that is insufficient to initiate a siphon but sufficient for cleaning the bowl.

Abstract: Toilet assemblies having various embodiments of a cleaning system are described herein which include a toilet assembly and a cleaning system. The toilet assembly has a toilet bowl, a toilet tank, a flush valve, a rim inlet port and a rim flow path (which may be an isolated rim path) extending from an outlet of the flush valve to the rim inlet port.

Abstract: A sanitary agent for treatment of a sanitary appliance includes a solid or semi-solid active body, designed to adhere to a wall of the sanitary appliance and including a treatment compound having at least an active element for treatment of the sanitary appliance. The body has an external surface thereof covered by a water-soluble film. In this way, the sanitary agent can be manipulated by hand for application thereof to a moist ceramic wall of a sanitary appliance to be treated, without the user's hands entering into contact with the components of the sanitary agent itself. Furthermore, any undesired loss of the components of the sanitary agent is avoided; these can be due to deformation of the sanitary agents before use thereof, displacements thereof and/or any dripping. A method for applying the sanitary agent for deterging, disinfecting and/or perfuming the sanitary appliance is also provided.

Abstract: A method of operating a toilet freshener includes the step of flushing water flow through a toilet bowl within a flushing water period [t1-t2], in which t1 represents the start of flush water flow and t2 the end of flush water flow. A sensor unit detects triggering of a flush water stream through the toilet bowl within the flushing water period [t1-t2] at a time ts. A sensor signal, which represents triggering of the flush water stream, is sent to a control unit. The sensor signal is converted, using the control unit, into a control signal for the release element, in response thereto, to release preparation from the container into the interior of the toilet bowl, release of the preparation from the container taking place with a time delay ?t after detection of the flush stream by the sensor unit and continuing for a first preparation release period ?t1.

Abstract: A chemical system is provided for adding a small amount of chemicals to a toilet bowl during the refilling cycle. The system at least one chamber and uses water to force chemicals out and into the overflow tube of the toilet.

Abstract: A combination toilet cleaning and splash preventing device includes a sheet of biodegradable material which may be laminated for floating at least temporarily on the surface of the water in a toilet bowl and a pocket in the sheet of material for receiving a portion of the hand of a user, whereby the device can be used to wipe a toilet and/or seat before being placed on the water in the bowl to reduce or prevent splashing.

Abstract: An automatic toilet bowl treatment device, wherein said device comprises: a fluid reservoir, a pump means, a hanger means, and a fluid spray means wherein the entire device is configured so that it can be suspended from, preferably wholly suspended from, a part of a toilet bowl and in particular, a part of the toilet bowl rim.

Abstract: An exhaust unit for a hanging toilet bowl is described, and includes a house with a back wall and a front wall, two exhaust coupling tubes extending in the house from the front wall to the back wall and having a first end projecting outside the house back wall. The first end of a second exhaust coupling tube can have a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the first end of a first exhaust coupling tube. At its second end, the first exhaust coupling tube can be provided with a sealing ring arranged in a groove-shaped recess of the inner wall. At its second end, the second exhaust coupling tube can provided with a sealing ring arranged in a groove-shaped recess of the inner wall.

Abstract: A dosing device for dosing chemicals (9) into outlet water for flushing a toilet having a toilet bowl. The dosing device comprises a place of dosing, at which outlet water and the chemicals are mixed during a flushing of the toilet. The place of dosing is arranged between an inlet to an overflow pipe (5) and an inlet to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance, particularly a toilet.

Abstract: Dosing mechanism for free-flowing preparations, comprising a dosing device having an energy source, a control unit, and a sensor unit, and at least one first tank containing a first preparation and that can be coupled to the dosing device, the dosing device comprising a micropump controllable by the control unit and having a specific delivery rate of less than 500 l/min.

Abstract: A rotary sprayer and method for spraying an inner surface of an enclosure, such as a toilet bowl, with a fluid are disclosed. The rotary sprayer includes a clip and a rotating nozzle. The clip includes a fluid inlet and an arm having a distal end section. The nozzle includes a circular deflection plate, and a pair of spaced apart walls extending away from a surface of the deflection plate. The walls define a channel on the surface of the deflection plate. A passageway is in fluid communication with the channel and an end space between the walls. The fluid inlet is positioned in the end space and a spindle of the nozzle is mounted to the distal end section of the arm. Fluid exiting the fluid inlet flows through the passageway and the channel and contacts an inner surface of at least one of the walls to rotate the nozzle and spray the inner surface wall of the enclosure with the fluid.

Abstract: A dosing device for dosing chemicals (9) into outlet water for flushing a toilet having a toilet bowl. The dosing device comprises a place of dosing, at which outlet water and the chemicals are mixed during a flushing of the toilet. The place of dosing is arranged between an inlet to an overflow pipe (5) and an inlet to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A method for introducing liquid agents, such as cleansers or disinfectant, into the water supply of a sanitary facility, such as a water closet includes the monitoring of the pressure characteristics of a flush cycle and determining an appropriate time during the cycle for introduction of the liquid agent. A subsequent flush cycle is similarly monitored. At the determined time the agent is added. Preferably, the determined time is towards the end of the flush cycle. An apparatus for carrying out the method includes a liquid reception, a pressure sensor located in a line connecting the reservoir to the water supply line for the sanitary facility, and a control unit which operates either a pump or a valve. The liquid can be introduced into the water supply either by the pump or by suction.

Abstract: A dispensing device comprising a body defining first and second compartments, separated by a flexible impermeable membrane. The second compartment is closed off by a semi-permeable membrane adjacent which a water container is disposed. An apertured delivery tube leads from the first compartment. The device may be used to dispense a cleaning, disinfectant and/or fragrancing gel into a toilet bowl. On flushing, water enters the container and migrates through the semi-permeable membrane, increasing the pressure in an osmotic agent or swellable hydrogel contained in the second compartment. This imposes a pressure on the flexible impermeable membrane to displace a gel from the first compartment into the toilet bowl through apertures in the tube.

Abstract: A device for flushing, cleaning and servicing sanitary fixtures including an apparatus capable of heating and draining under control a pressurized fluid containing deterging, disinfecting, deodorizing substances and agents for dissolving calcareous deposits mixed with a suitable fluid which is conveyed to the sanitary fixture through pipes ending in spray nozzles which are placed around the upper edge of the sanitary fixture so as to direct the flush of the cleansing fluid to the inner surface thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus for injecting a reagent into a stream of pressurized rinse fluid delivered to a vacuum toilet. The apparatus is pressure-operated in response to the flow of pressurized rinse fluid, thereby eliminating the need for electric outlets or controls. The apparatus includes an orifice located in a main conduit upstream of a reagent discharge outlet. The orifice reduces the pressure of the rinse fluid thereby to unload a check valve which controls injection of the reagent into the rinse fluid stream. In addition, the volume of a pump chamber for holding reagent is reduced to ensure that the pump maintains its prime. Furthermore, the piping leading into the pump chamber has a relatively uniform inside surface and a tapered insert is used to reduced the cross-sectional area of the reagent extreme, thereby directing air bubbles through the pump chamber.

Abstract: An inline sanitary conditioning system for a toilet or urinal system comprises a hollow body plumbed into a flush line between the flush valve and the bowl of the toilet or urinal. A cage is mounted to into a chamber in the body through which the flush water passes. A solid tablet comprised of a soluble sanitary conditioning material is retained in the cage so that actuation of the flush valve causes water to flow through the upper end of the body into the chamber to dissolve a portion of the solid tablet to form a sanitary conditioning solution which is delivered to the bowl of the toilet or urinal. Preferably, electronic sensing apparatus are provided to detect users of the urinal or toilet, count the number of users, and activate a signal to alert maintenance personnel of the need to replace the sanitary conditioning tablet after 2000 or more users (or any other number) have been counted or predetermined number of days have elapsed.

Abstract: A solid lavatory cleansing composition comprises phenyl ethyl alcohol of at least 2.5% by weight which acts as a fragrance and also as an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: An ozone generating and ozone/water mixing apparatus includes an ozonizer controlled to convert oxygen into ozone, and an ozone/water mixer connected to the spout of a water tap and an ozone outlet of the ozonizer to receive ozone from the ozonizer and water from the water tap and to let intake water to be mixed with intake ozone, wherein the ozonizer includes a control circuit, an ozone generating unit controlled by the control circuit board to convert oxygen into ozone, a power supply circuit, which provides the necessary working power supply to the control circuit board and the ozone generating unit, a power switch, which transmits power supply from the power supply circuit to the control circuit board and the ozone generating unit, and a negative pressure inductor which is induced by a negative pressure to switch on the power switch when the water tap is opened.

Abstract: An inline sanitary conditioning system for a toilet or urinal system comprises a hollow body plumbed into a flush line between the flush valve and the bowl of the toilet or urinal. A cage is mounted into a chamber in the body through which the flush water passes. A solid tablet comprised of a soluble sanitary conditioning material is retained in the cage so that actuation of the flush valve causes water to flow through the upper end of the body into the chamber to dissolve a portion of the solid tablet to form a sanitary conditioning solution which is delivered to the bowl of the toilet or urinal. Preferably, electronic sensing apparatus are provided to detect users of the urinal or toilet, count the number of users, and activate a signal to alert maintenance personnel of the need to replace the sanitary conditioning tablet after 2000 or more users (or any other number) have been counted or predetermined number of days have elapsed.

Abstract: An adapter for automatically dispensing any aromatic, deodorizing, cleansing, sanitizing fluid directly into the bowl of a recreational vehicle toilet as a result of operating either the bowl rinse or the bowl flush control. An apparatus adapted to toilets installed in recreational vehicles, travel trailers, an marine craft. Because it passively senses the presence of toilet inlet rinse water flow, the apparatus achieves its objective without making modifications to, and is totally independent of, the RV plumbing system. The adapter utilizes an electronic control unit which employs the electrically conductive property of water to detect the flush and the refill operations of the RV toilet. Upon detecting fresh water entering the toilet, the electronic control unit energizes an electric solenoid valve which releases a metered amount of chemical additive fluid directly into the toilet bowl. The chemical additive flow rate is fully adjustable by the user, and the chemical fluid reservoir is refillable.

Abstract: A vacuum toilet system comprises a toilet bowl having an outlet opening, a sewer pipe having an interior space, a discharge valve connecting the outlet opening of the toilet bowl to the sewer pipe, and a source of partial vacuum for establishing a lower pressure in the interior space of the sewer pipe than in the toilet bowl. A nozzle defines a rinse liquid outlet for introducing liquid into the toilet bowl. A container for reagent is in communication with the rinse liquid outlet. Reagent is introduced into the toilet bowl by way of the rinse liquid outlet in timed relationship to introduction of rinse liquid into the toilet bowl.

Abstract: An automatic detergent dispenser includes an accommodating member mounted on a top of and communicated with a urine bowl, a water guiding member securely mounted in the accommodating member for intercommunicating the accommodating member with a water source and having a plurality of water guiding holes, a solid detergent provided in the accommodating member, and a housing for encasing the accommodating member. Most water from the water source passes through the water guiding member and the accommodating member to the urine bowl while the remaining water passes through the water guiding holes to contact with and thus dissolve part of the solid detergent, and the dissolved detergent merges with the most of the flushing water after passing through the accommodating member and flows into the urine bowl for flushing purpose.

Abstract: There is provided a chemicals mixed type automatic flushing device which can be easily provided at an existing flush valve. This automatic cleaning device comprises: a sensor for detecting the human body; a first electromagnetic valve attached to the existing flush valve and adapted to be opened and closed on the basis of an output of the sensor; a tank for accommodating chemicals therewithin; a second electromagnetic valve provided at the tank and adapted to be opened and closed on the basis of an output of the sensor; and a connection tube adapted for connecting the portion where a push-button of the flush valve is detached and the tank, and for introducing, into the flush valve, the chemicals which have flowed out from the tank when the second electromagnetic valve is opened to mix these into the flushing water which has flowed out when the first electromagnetic valve is opened.

Abstract: A toilet in-line apparatus is in-line connected to a water supply tube. The apparatus includes a cartridge containing a chemical compound, an in-line conduit for conducting water from the water supply tube, a first mounting member for mounting a first end of the cartridge onto a first end of the in-line conduit, a valve for controlling the flow of water through the in-line conduit, a second mounting member for mounting the valve onto a second end of the in-line conduit. The valve is adjusted to control the percentage of the water and the chemical compound. The in-line conduit includes an axial bore, an inlet passageway, an outlet passageway, a passageway disposed between a first end of the in-line conduit and the axial bore. The chemical compound includes a cleaning agent, an air freshener agent, and a coloring agent.

Abstract: A toilet system providing improved convenience, efficiency and sanitation with automatic operation. Basically, the toilet includes a bowl, a seat partially covering the bowl opening and a lid movable between a raised position exposing the seat and a lower position covering the seat and sealing the bowl. When the lid is raised, an air extraction system removes air and odors from the bowl. After use, the lid is either manually or automatically closed, initiating a high or low flush. When left to close automatically a low flush only is initiated. In a low flush, water is directed under pressure through two rotating spray jets against the bowl interior, then is removed along with any toilet contents by the rotating jets action and the macerator which reduces solids to small particles. Heated air is then directed into the bowl to dry the bowl. In a high flush, an additional spray jet cleans the seat and a larger quantity (typically 1/3 additional) of water is used.

Abstract: A canister for cakes of deodorant/disinfectant material that is used in combination with a trailer or recreational vehicle having a water tank, a pump, a toilet not having a water tank, and tubing connecting the respective components together in series. The canister is connected between the pump and the toilet. The canister has a vertically elongated cylindrical body having a removable top lid. An inlet port boss member extends outwardly from the cylindrical body adjacent its bottom end. An outlet port boss member extends outwardly from the cylindrical body adjacent its top end. In one embodiment, a disc-shaped platform is supported inside the cylindrical body a predetermined height above the bottom wall and it supports the cakes of solid chemical deodorant/disinfectant. In a second embodiment, a measuring bucket for cakes of deodorant/disinfectant is removably inserted into the interior of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic chemical injection system for injecting metered amounts of chemical into flush water as the flush water enters a toilet. The injector assembly is easily mounted into the flush water supply line. The assembly has an injector housing which has a truncated cone-shaped bore therein through which the flush water passes. The truncated cone-shaped bore has a smaller diameter opening which increases to a larger diameter opening in the direction of water flow. A smaller bore intersects the cone-shape bore adjacent the smaller diameter opening so that a venturi effect occurs at the opening of the smaller bore. The smaller bore is interconnected to a chemical reservoir so that chemical is pulled into the flush water as the flush water passes the smaller bore. A check valve is located in the smaller bore to permit chemical to be metered into the flush water but not permit flush water to back up into the chemical reservoir and dilute the chemical reservoir.

Abstract: The cover or cap of a conventional pressure type flush valve is removed and a container is screwed onto the flush valve whereupon the cover or cap is then screwed onto the upper end of the container. A fine screen at the base of the container retains a granular or power type disinfectant, preferably in a bag, and a small tube is secured to the by-pass valve of the flush valve diaphragm and extends upwardly through the screen to adjacent the upper end of the container. The existing adjusting screw is removed and a longer screw screw-threadably engages the cover and extends downwardly through the container to control the action of the valve diaphragm. Each time the valve is actuated, the container evacuates carrying with it dissolved disinfectant which mixes with the water under pressure passing into the toilet or urinal.

Abstract: A retrofit accessory to be installed by the layman to a domestic toilet, which locks the lid, or lid and seat, in the upright position while in use, and automatically lowers them gently when flushed. Additionally, the accessory to automatically dispense toilet bowl cleaner and/or deodorant spray and to lock the lid in the closed position when desired.

Abstract: A sanitizer for recreational vehicles is interposed between the toilet flush valve and the toilet itself. It utilizes an upright canister which maintains a substantial air pocket to prevent back-flow, there being a charge of sanitizing chemicals in the bottom of the canister which dissolve slowly in the water that is introduced into the canister to flush the toilet. An inverted U-shaped tube introduces the fresh water into the canister, and by virtue of a vertically, downwardly extended length of the U-shaped tube which extends down into the canister, the sloshing of water into a downhill portion of the fresh water system is inhibited.The system overcomes the prior art arrangement in which a charge of chemicals is dumped into the holding tank with every tank flush, and it adds the anti-back-flow or anti-reverse-syphon protection of a three-stage prophylactic.

Abstract: A fluid or liquid powered pump system useful for injecting a liquid additive into a main stream of liquid flowing through the pump with the additive being pumped into the main liquid stream by movement of the liquid through the pump. The system has a pump body through which the main stream of liquid flows and in which the additive is injected into the liquid stream. The system further includes an unvented additive tank or bottle connected to the pump body by means of a single line.

Abstract: A toilet element having bacteriostatic and/or deodorizing and/or coloring components contained within a water soluble, water sensitive or water swellable resinous article. The element is made functional by merely contacting it with water to thereby release a determined amount of the active agents in the environment until all or part of the element is dissolved in the water.

Abstract: A urine disposal bypass unit includes a bowl for receiving urine having a bottom outlet for disposing of the urine, a one-way valve disposed in the outlet to permit flow from the bowl downward through the outlet and to prevent flow of gases upward into the bowl, a flush valve mounted on the bowl for supplying flushing liquid to a spray assembly mounted on the bowl at a position to supply the flushing liquid around the bowl to flush the bowl, a flexible drain hose coupled with the outlet of the bowl to provide communication between the bowl and a main drain, a flexible supply hose coupled with the flush valve to supply flushing liquid thereto, an extensible arm assembly mounted on a stationary support and carrying the bowl in order to permit the bowl to be extended from a storage position adjacent the stationary support and a check valve in the bowl base for passing urine and flushing liquid therethrough and maintaining a predetermined volume of liquid thereabove to act as a trap.

Abstract: Apparatus for disinfection and chemical purification of toilet bowls, comprising a storage container spaced from the bowl and containing a purifying and disinfecting liquid, and a valve capsule mounted in the cavity of the bowl edge near the water inlet opening of the bowl. The valve capsule is provided with a check valve and a flap actuated by the flush flow so as to open the check valve under the pressure of the flush flow. Fluid conveying means is provided for feeding the disinfecting and purifying liquid to the valve capsule from the storage container.