Abstract: A hot pot has a body with an open top and an outward rim around a periphery adjacent to a bottom of the body. A heating element support supports a heating element and extends across the bottom of the body to define a liquid-receiving volume for the hot pot. The hot pot has a base with a side wall and a bottom panel extending across the sidewall. The side wall and bottom panel define a hollow interior for the base. The side wall has an outward lip extending around the side wall opposite the bottom panel. The side wall lip abuts the body outwardly extending rim. The hot pot further has a security ring extending around the side wall lip and the body outward rim. The security ring is fixed to the hot pot in such a way as to destroy structural integrity of the hot pot upon its removal.

Abstract: A system and method for separating human waste and converting urine into potable water for drinking and use in a hand washing station (165). In one aspect a commode (100), a three-way valve (110) at the outlet of the commode, a urine reactants tank (145), a storage container (160), a pump (170), and a spigot (175) are used. A user turns an actuator (111) on the valve in one direction to direct feces and feces-plus-urine into a reactants tank for feces, and in another direction to direct urine into the urine reactants tank. The urine reactants tank contains a plurality of baffles (210) separating the tank into chambers. A first chamber contains algae and microorganisms supplied by a seed (150). These organisms absorb nutrients from the urine as they grow into a mass (152). A last chamber contains only purified water that flows from the tank into the storage container from which it can be pumped to the spigot.

Abstract: A urinal with a sanitation device capable of preventing the generation of a smell and urine scale with reliability without reducing a water conservation effect. In the urinal US, a liquid agent is ejected in different modes by predetermined timing according to areas on the urinal US.

Abstract: A lightweight urinal designed for low water use and intended to be used adjacent to a toilet in a household residence. Device connects to existing water source and waste lines with minimal effort by a homeowner or professional installer. Push button control in combination with the shape of the urinal flushes contents automatically after use while using just 15 ounces of water.

Abstract: A lightweight urinal designed for low water use and intended to be used adjacent to a toilet in a household residence. Device connects to existing water source and waste lines with minimal effort by a homeowner or professional installer. Push button control in combination with the shape of the urinal flushes contents automatically after use while using just 15 ounces of water.

Abstract: A self-rinsing urinal and very low water-usage mist-dispensing means mountable in close proximity to a normally-interior portion of at least one positionable panel configured slidably or pivotally positionable from an opening of customary cabinetry of a room or a wall. The urinal is positionable from the customary cabinetry or wall opening, between a zero-footprint concealed state and a revealed-for-use state, such that an interior receptacle surface of the urinal is aligned with said very low water-usage mist-dispensing means during at least a revealed-for-use state, to receive from the mist-dispensing means a distributed misted spray aligned with the receptacle, to repel waste-liquid from and facilitate a self-rinsing of the receptacle while employing as little as single-digit ounce(s) of water, per use-cycle. Certain of the embodiments include the option to provide actuating means for positioning and/or aligning one or more urinal-related components in response to receiving a control signal.

Abstract: Provided is a urinal drain trap which is capable of preventing diffusion of odor for a long period of time. The urinal drain trap (10) is equipped with a lid (11) having an inlet (11A); a body (12) having an outlet (12C); and a tubular partition wall (13). The interior of the body (12) is divided into a first region (31) and a second region (32). The first region (31) and the second region (32) are linked with each other by a third region (33). Sealing liquid is injected into the first region (31), this sealing liquid being non-water-soluble, having a lower specific gravity than urine, and forming a sealing layer (S) at an elevation above retained urine. In a peripheral area of the lower end of the partition wall (13), there is formed a connecting portion (14) which extends laterally. In a peripheral area of the tip of the connecting portion (14), there is formed a folded portion (15) which extends upward.

Abstract: A low flow urinal includes a bowl which incorporates a plurality of spray nozzles communicated by an inlet flow line. A structurally supporting stem extends from a location of the bowl and terminates in a remote pivot support secured to a floor location. The bowl secures against an upright wall surface in a first non-use position. An underside extending support is integrally formed with an underside of the bowl and provides floor support of the bowl when rotated to a second floor supporting location. A second drain line extends from a drain location associated with the bowl, with either or both the inlet and outlet lines optionally communicating with an associated toilet or separately engaged with fluid supply and waste discharge lines.

Abstract: A self-rinsing urinal and very low water-usage mist-dispensing means mountable in close proximity to a normally-interior portion of at least one positionable panel configured slidably or pivotally positionable from an opening of customary cabinetry of a room or a wall. The urinal is positionable from the customary cabinetry or wall opening, between a zero-footprint concealed state and a revealed-for-use state, such that an interior receptacle surface of the urinal is aligned with said very low water-usage mist-dispensing means during at least a revealed-for-use state, to receive from the mist-dispensing means a distributed misted spray aligned with the receptacle, to repel waste-liquid from and facilitate a self-rinsing of the receptacle while employing as little as single-digit ounce(s) of water, per use-cycle. Certain of the embodiments include the option to provide actuating means for positioning and/or aligning one or more urinal-related components in response to receiving a control signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bathroom toilet bowl with a water flush tank, a urinal, a seat and a cover. So that the toilet bowl is known for improved technical and hygienic properties, along with complete protection against soiling of the toilet seat and the surroundings of the toilet bowl, the urinal additionally has a hollow half-ring, arranged in the upper portion of the urinal. This half-ring repeats the shape of this portion of the urinal. The half-ring has a slit cut out along its entire inside, and in the course of using the urinal, water in the form of a continuous water curtain flows out over this slit. The water is conveyed by means of a faucet (handle) into the half-ring via a flexible hose. The hose is connected by means of a transition piece to a flexible main hose for supplying the toilet bowl with water.

Abstract: A cartridge apparatus for use with a urinal (e.g., a waterless urinal) is configured to be received at least partially within a cartridge housing associated with the urinal bowl thereof. The cartridge apparatus includes a cartridge top member having at least one opening configured to allow urine in a urinal bowl to pass into the cartridge apparatus and a fluidless cartridge trap connected to the cartridge top member that is normally in a closed state to prevent gases (e.g., sewer gases or other odors) from exiting from a cartridge housing and that is in an open state to allow urine to pass therethrough when urine is received in the cartridge apparatus through the cartridge top member. A urinal apparatus with which the cartridge may be used may include a cleaning apparatus for use in disinfecting and/or deodorizing the urinal apparatus.

Abstract: A low flow urinal includes a bowl which incorporates a plurality of spray nozzles communicated by an inlet flow line. A structurally supporting stem extends from a location of the bowl and terminates in a remote pivot support secured to a floor location. The bowl secures against an upright wall surface in a first non-use position. An underside extending support is integrally formed with an underside of the bowl and provides floor support of the bowl when rotated to a second floor supporting location. A second drain line extends from a drain location associated with the bowl, with either or both the inlet and outlet lines optionally communicating with an associated toilet or separately engaged with fluid supply and waste discharge lines.

Abstract: A flush mechanism for use in a urinal. The flush mechanism includes a flush reservoir pivotally mounted within a flush frame. The flush mechanism receives water from an inlet above the flush reservoir. The flush reservoir is pivotable from a fill position to a flush position whereby the water is dispensed to a manifold within the urinal for flushing of the urinal. The flow of water into the flush reservoir and the actuation of the flush reservoir may be directed by a controller.

Abstract: A bowl is provided having a back (3) presenting to the user the surface of a urinal (3A) designed to convey into the bowl the urine that is projected against it. There are likewise provided: an annular seat (6); a mobile front-covering panel (9) for covering the surface (3A); and a device for positioning the front-covering panel (9) and the seat (6), to enable their positioning according to a first configuration, with the panel (9) forming a backrest and covering of the surface (3A) and the seat (6) resting on the base (1) of the bowl, or else in a second configuration, with the panel (9) and the seat (6) set away at the front from the bowl and from the surface.

Abstract: A public sanitary device, comprising one or more walk-in positions, each having a receptacle for human excrement and/or urine, which is connected to a waste pipe for connection to a sewage system. The sanitary device has the characteristic that it is provided with means for causing at least partial submerging thereof in the ground.

Abstract: A beverage container support for supporting a beverage upon a component of a flush valve for use in public restroom facilities includes a support surface upon which a beverage container could be placed as well as a depending skirt that can be used as a display surface for advertisements.

Abstract: A waterless urinal employs a sealing liquid comprising 4-chloro-3-methylphenol in an amount effective to act as a biocide and a compound selected from the group consisting of (1) branched aliphatic alcohols with C12 to C24 carbon chain lengths, (2) a mix of the branched aliphatic alcohols and linear aliphatic alcohols with C10 to C18 carbon chain lengths, (3) a mix of the branched aliphatic alcohols and linear aliphatic fatty acids with C14 to C18 carbon chain lengths, and (4) a mix of the branched aliphatic alcohols, linear aliphatic alcohols with C10 to C18 carbon chain lengths, and linear aliphatic fatty acids with C14 to C18 carbon chain lengths.

Abstract: A beverage container support for supporting a beverage upon a component of a flush valve for use in public restroom facilities includes a support surface upon which a beverage container could be placed as well as a depending skirt that can be used as a display surface for advertisements.

Abstract: A splash preventing urinal is provided having a pair of sidewalls extending vertically from the lower wall to the top wall and forming a combination sidewall and splash shield. The urinal extends outward from the rear wall from between 22 to 24 inches, and has an overall width of between 4 to 6 inches.

Abstract: A waste outlet device adapted for use with a urinal and comprising one-way valve means (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a female urinal (20) comprising a body having a connection portion (22) for attachment to a support (21), a receiving portion (23) at the remote end from the support into which a female urinates, and a straddling portion (24) interposed therebetween. The straddling portion (24) is configured to afford space for the location of a user's thighs such that she can comfortably position herself above the urinal for accurate urination.

Abstract: A toilet bowl for non-contact use by a person in a crouching position. The toilet bowl includes a back portion; a pair of side walls extending from the back portion and converging towards a truncated front wall. The front and side walls each include an outer surface and an inner lip converging towards an inverted substantially V-shaped rim. The rim in conjunction with the back portion defines the upper opening of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A method an apparatus for disposing of urine is described comprising a funnel-like basin connected to a pump housing. The housing contains a fluid pump connected to the drain of the basin and activated by a fluid pressure sensor when the fluid pressure in the basin exceeds a predetermined value. The housing also contains means for connecting an external fresh water supply to the basin when the fluid pressure in the basin drops below a predetermined value.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting an individual, in particular a male with various handicapping conditions, use a commode while standing in the upright position. The apparatus would generally comprise a base portion which would rest on the bowl of the commode, a pair of inserts at the rear of the base portion for inserting into receiving cups mounted in the commode for securing the base to the commode, and upright frame substantially mounted the forward portion of the base for allowing a user to brace himself while standing before the commode, and a receptacle mounted on the front portion of the base, providing an open ended urine receiving portion and a lower disposal portion leading into the bowl itself, for enabling the user to specifically direct the flow of waste into the bowl without physical manipulation of the genitalia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for producing a water or fluid splatter shield across an open top area of a toilet bowl, urinal or the like. This is accomplished by supplying a fluid such as water or air under pressure to a nozzle, an annular ring type housing or pipe that is disposed about the top portion of the toilet bowl or urinal. Outlet means is formed about the interior of the nozzle, the annular ring housing or pipe such that fluid is dispersed therefrom and form a continuous, relatively thin sheet of flowing fluid above the bottom of the toilet bowl or urinal. Consequently, urine being directed into the toilet bowl or urinal is prevented from splattering out by the presence of the fluid shield.

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: The Urine Drain is a combination plumbing fixture having an irregularly shaped receptacle member, generally configured as a deeply concave bowl with a drain neck portion depending downward and rearward; a drain tube, attached at its upper end to said drain neck and to a miniature P-trap at its lower end; said P-trap, which is coupled to a standard toilet drain by expandable grommet means; and a fresh water supply line, running from the toilet water supply pipe or other source to an attachment coupling affixed to the receptacle member. Said receptacle member has a hollow handle, rigidly formed and attached to the rearward portion of said receptacle, said handle serving as the fresh water distribution and control means to supply a tubular hollow rim of said receptacle member. Said hollow rim contains a multiplicity of holes distributed about the periphery of said rim for use in flushing and rinsing said receptacle member.