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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7937785 | Pumped shower draining device A pumped shower draining device for a shower installation, comprises a housing having a waste water inlet and a waste water outlet, a pump element provided within the housing, a pump driving device for driving the pump element, and a variable-engagement clutch for p... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7913331 | Integrated domestic utility system An integrated domestic utility system is used to recycle grey water in a domestic house as a means to divert treated potable water away from non-potable uses, and in particular, toilet flushing. The system comprises a rainwater tank for storing rainwater collected f... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7443305 | Hand wash monitoring system and method An identification badge worn by an individual is sensed when that individual enters a lavatory. The individual is also provided with an indication device which is worn on or about the hands. Inside the lavatory, there is also provided a hand cleaning station which i... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7305724 | Stowable baby bathinette A baby changing, cleansing and bathing station with a basin hinged at the rear to pivot away from the wall overtop an existing toilet, a shower wand with adapter for connection to an existing faucet or shower, a front leg assembly for automatically deploying upon pi... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7267235 | Greywater recycling apparatus The invention provides a unitary device for converting an open-top container into a greywater recycling apparatus comprising a vessel lid having a submersible float switch-operated pump depending therefrom by extension means sized to enable the positioning of the pu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7216376 | Hygiene station for individuals The present invention comprises a disposable hygiene device with a toilet seat with a top and bottom surfaces, where the toilet seat folds for storage before or after use. A receptacle is attached to the bottom surface of the toilet seat. After use, an adhesive on t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214216 | Drainage chamber for collecting body fluids, in particular liquor A drainage chamber for collecting body fluids, in particular liquor, includes a collecting area limited by an outer wall for collecting the body fluid, an inlet connection linked to the collecting area for linking to a drainage catheter (an intraventricular catheter... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7121292 | Gray water reclamation system and method for providing and operating same A method for providing a gray water reclamation system includes connecting one or more gray water sources and one or more black water sources to a main drain line. A collection valve is also connected to the main drain line, the collection valve having (i) an inlet ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118677 | Method and apparatus for processing and re-using of gray water for flushing toilets In order to use so-called gray water for the flushing of toilets, for example in a conveyance such as a passenger aircraft, the gray water is passed through at least one filter, preferably through a coarse filter followed by a fine filter, into a treatment tank wher... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7055183 | Method and apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting a toilet system in a transport vehicle such as a passenger aircraft Water, preferably fresh potable water, is electrochemically, e.g. electrolytically, treated to achieve disinfectant properties. The electrochemically treated water is sprayed onto the toilet seat and directed into the toilet bowl for each flush cycle of an aircraft ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7028347 | Digital electronic volume/flow control sensor toilet A digital electronic volume/flow control sensor toilet includes a bowl, a water storage tank interconnected with the bowl, and a digital electronic volume/flow control sensor flushing mechanism. The flushing mechanism has components including a volume sensor, a shut... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7005077 | Shipboard human waste treatment for removing solids A method and system for separating human waste solids from liquid for a shipboard toilet system that allows for the separation of solid waste, compaction of the solid waste and storage of solid waste. Wastes are deposited into a shipboard toilet system that uses vac... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997200 | Water conservation system The invention recirculates and/or recycles fluids normally lost down the drain during the time it takes for a desired temperature to be attained for usage of the hot fluids. A recirculating/recycling valve, through which hot fluids may flow, has an additional port f... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6904926 | Systems and methods for collecting and distributing gray water A gray water collection and distribution system includes a main drain line, one or more black water sources connected to the main drain line, one or more gray water sources connected to the main drain line and a collection valve located down stream from at least one... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6903654 | Automatic dispenser apparatus The invention is directed to improved automatic dispenser apparatus for dispensing sheet material and the like without contact between a user and the dispenser. Proximity detection apparatus is provided to detect the presence of a user in a detection zone generated ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6889395 | Flush reservoir A rainwater collection system for supplying water to a toilet includes a gutter, water reservoir tank, excess water output conduit, toilet, and water bypass assembly for diverting water out through the water output conduit when the water reservoir tank is sufficient... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6804843 | Flush tank capable of receiving waste water A flush tank includes a water entrance to receive water from a water reservoir, a water outlet for discharging the water and controlled by a valve member, and a water inlet disposed in the upper portion to receive waste water from waste water suppliers. A valve devi... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6802090 | Lavatory-toilet combination This lavatory-toilet combination allows the user to immediately recycle hand and other lavatory sink water to flush the toilet or to drain in the traditional manner. Besides choosing flush or drain, the user chooses the amount of water over 1.6 gallons and the tempe... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6581220 | Method and appratus for aromatherapy shower A method for aromatherapy including recirculating shower water on a body of a bather, the shower water including at least one aromatherapy substance.... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6516477 | Shower apparatus for seated occupant A shower apparatus for a seated occupant includes a tub having a body compartment for receiving the torso of an occupant in a seated position and a foot compartment for receiving the feet of the seated occupant. A seat is provided with a through opening p... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6477719 | Low tank of flush toilet A low tank of a flush toilet capable of receiving either of clean water and recycling water, wherein two sets of ball taps are fixed into the low tank, two sets of ball valves are connected directly to the inlet sides of the ball taps, and a lever handle ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6425148 | Water-saving device for a toilet having a sink with a float-operated drain valve A water-saving device for a toilet comprises a tank, a tank lid mounted on top of the tank, a sink formed on the sink and communicated with a chamber in the tank via a hole in the sink, and an output tube having a lower end communicated with an inlet tube... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6408460 | Collector of unused water A device for collecting unused water is placed underneath all kinds of taps and collects the pure unused water which escapes during the intermediate intervals of use of the tap. The device comprises two spherical sections connected to each other for colle... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6355160 | Gray-water recycling system A gray-water recycling system for reclaiming gray-water for use in toilets and lawn care. The system includes a reservoir adapted to treat gray-water and includes an intake pipe, an outlet pipe and an overflow pipe. An inlet coupled to the intake pipe sup... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6328882 | Residential waste water recycling system A system for recycling waste water from showers, bath tubs and lavatories to provide flush water for toilets and urinals. The system includes a receiving tank A, an overflow conduit 4, a make-up water conduit 16, a pump B, and a hydro-pneumatic tank C. Th... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6314590 | Drainage device A drainage device (1) for a waste water outlet (12) includes an outer tubular member (102) adapted to fit within the waste water outlet (12). An inner tubular member (103) is located within the outer tubular member (102). The interior of the inner tubular... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6282733 | Method for installing a gray water reclamation system Described is a method for installing a gray water reclamation system in an existing plumbing infrastructure. A flexible conduit 26 is connected to the drain of a gray water source by moving the flexible conduit through an access 36 in the plumbing infrast... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6276005 | Water recycling device A water recycling device, wherein gray water from a bathroom sink is reused to flush a toilet. The device includes a gray water reservoir, means for sensing the level of water in the toilet tank, a pump to transfer water from the gray water reservoir to t... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6182306 | Side-mount toilet valve A toilet fill valve includes an outlet pipe associated with a wash basin, an outlet tube associated with a wet-bowl configuration and an outlet assembly for filling the tank of the toilet. A blocking device includes a first plug for blocking the pipe in t... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6119285 | Combination, self flush, urinal and hand wash lavatory fixture A lavatory fixture having a combination, urinal and hand wash faucet for public restrooms, particularly in high traffic locations such as airports, the lavatory fixture having a urinal and hand sink combined in a single lavatory unit with a self-activated... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6098213 | Water temperature regulator A water temperature regulator having a closed container that is provided with a cold-water inlet pipe and a hot-water inlet pipe having flow control connected thereto for introducing cold and hot water, respectively, into the container at a desired flow r... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5937455 | Electrically operated toilet water inlet valve system having a variable fill level An electrically operated solenoid valve for use on a flush toilet tank, and capable of variable adjustment. This system comprises a float switch mounted on a calibrated bracket secured to a tank, such that the float for the float switch is mounted within ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5862546 | Combination, self flush, urinal and hand wash lavatory fixture A lavatory fixture having a combination, urinal and hand wash faucet for public restrooms, particularly in high traffic locations such as airports, the lavatory fixture having a urinal and hand sink combined in a single lavatory unit with a self-activated... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5855029 | Compact water-saving modular bathroom fixture A modular bathroom fixture of compact size and serving as a urinal and hand-washing basin, includes a flat rear panel adapted to permit wall-mounting, forwardly directed paired side panels, a horizontally disposed basin embraced by the side panels, and a ... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5845346 | Water recycling system An apparatus for utilizing gray water for flushing a toilet is provided including a holding tank with a top face, a bottom face, and a periphery formed therebetween thus defining an interior space. The holding tank has an inlet pipe connected to a source ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5813047 | Toilet flushing system that allows use of gray water drained from a sink A toilet flushing system that allows use of gray water drained from a sink including a toilet having a bowl, a water tank having a lower drain hole and an inner wall defining an upper compartment and a lower compartment and with the inner wall further hav... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5557812 | Waste water reuse system A waste water reuse system comprised of a first holding tank for disposition above the toilet tank of a conventional toilet, the holding tank having a waste water inlet located adjacent a top thereof, an overflow outlet located below the waste water inlet... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5522096 | Toilet tank hand wash basin A finger wash basin that can be attached to an existing toilet without major modifications. The basin consists of a container which is mounted adjacent or on the existing toilet and has a water supply pipe which is connected to the existing water supply p... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5498330 | Gray water reclamation system including plural filtration steps A gray water reclamation system is disclosed. The system includes a gray water filter and a gray water conduit for receiving exclusively gray water from at least one household source and passively delivering the gray water through a water filter to remove... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5452956 | Grey water recirculation system with odor prevention A limited amount of grey water is collected in a storage tank for use in flushing toilets. During use, the grey water in the storage tank is stirred to discharge small particulate solids with the grey water supplied to a toilet. The stirring also prevents... | 09/26/1995 |
