Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Dry closets – Receptacle type
Patent
1987-04-07
1989-10-03
Sholl, Linda J.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Dry closets
Receptacle type
4316, 4216, 4449, 4483, 4484, 4DIG18, A47K 1106, A47K 1102
Patent
active
048707090
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for collection of fecal matter designed to operate efficiently in a zero gravity environment. The system comprises a waste collection area within a body having a seat opening. Low pressure within the waste collection area directs fecal matter away from the user's buttocks and prevents the escape of undesirable gases. The user actuates a piston covered with an absorbent pad that sweeps through the waste collection area to collect fecal matter, scrub the waste collector area, press the waste against an end of the waste collection area and retracts, leaving the used pad. Multiple pads are provided on the piston to accommodate multiple uses of the system. Also a valve allows air to be drawn through the body, which valve will not be plugged with fecal matter. A sheet feeder feeds fresh sheets of absorbent pad to a face of the piston with each actuation.
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Thornton, Jr. William E.
Whitmore Henry B.
Fein Edward K.
Manning John R.
Schlorff Russell E.
Sholl Linda J.
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator
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