EP2872701A1 - Odor extractor - Google Patents
Odor extractorInfo
- Publication number
- EP2872701A1 EP2872701A1 EP20130787884 EP13787884A EP2872701A1 EP 2872701 A1 EP2872701 A1 EP 2872701A1 EP 20130787884 EP20130787884 EP 20130787884 EP 13787884 A EP13787884 A EP 13787884A EP 2872701 A1 EP2872701 A1 EP 2872701A1
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- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- odor
- pump
- toilet
- extractor
- nozzle
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
- A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
- A47K13/30—Seats having provisions for heating, deodorising or the like, e.g. ventilating, noise-damping or cleaning devices
- A47K13/307—Seats with ventilating devices
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
- E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
- E03D9/04—Special arrangement or operation of ventilating devices
- E03D9/05—Special arrangement or operation of ventilating devices ventilating the bowl
- E03D9/052—Special arrangement or operation of ventilating devices ventilating the bowl using incorporated fans
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
- F24F7/00—Ventilation
- F24F7/04—Ventilation with ducting systems, e.g. by double walls; with natural circulation
- F24F7/06—Ventilation with ducting systems, e.g. by double walls; with natural circulation with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan positioning of a ventilator in or against a conduit
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- the disclosed embodiments relate to odor extraction.
- the disclosed embodiments further relate to a vacuum filtration and ventilation system for a toilet.
- the disclosed embodiments also relate to an odor extraction system with an integrated air filter.
- the disclosed embodiments provide an exhaust vacuum for a toilet with associated venting installed through existing walls, windows, ceilings, or other outlets.
- the exhaust apparatus suctions air and aerosol particles from the toilet bowl to prevent lingering odor in the restroom and areas proximate to the restroom.
- Embodiments of the disclosed odor extractor are installed either independently of the toilet seat or incorporated in the toilet seat manufacturing process. Exemplary models fit any make of toilet seat and are interchangeable between toilet seats.
- the disclosed odor extractor is low in noise and vibration.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of an odor extraction apparatus, according to a preferred embodiment
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary pictorial illustration of the odor extraction system, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system and vertical ventilation outlet, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary pictorial illustration of the odor extractor system and exterior wall-mounted vertical ventilation outlet, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary pictorial illustration of the odor extractor system and window-mounted vertical ventilation outlet, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system and horizontal ventilation outlet, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary pictorial illustration of the odor extractor system and horizontal ventilation outlet, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system, floor- facing ventilation outlet, and manual switch, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system, vertical ventilation outlet, and automatic control sensor, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system and associated air filter, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system and integrated filter ' system, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system and filter assembly, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of the odor extractor system and filter assembly, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of an embodiment of the odor extractor system, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of an embodiment of the odor extractor system, according to an embodiment.
- the odor extractor's nozzle is located between the toilet and the seat of the toilet, subsequently connecting ventilating conduit to an exhaust.
- the associated ventilation system is located on at least one side of the toilet.
- Embodiments of the disclosed odor extractor further comprise an extraction nozzle which has an air flow groove located in front thereof. The extraction nozzle is placed as physically close as possible to the source of odors, i.e., between the toilet seat and the toilet.
- a connector is located at the back of the extraction nozzle to connect the nozzle to an odor extractor duct.
- the duct is connected at the opposing end to an air extractor.
- the air extractor comprises a switch at the output of the extractor connected chute which expels odors from the toilet towards the outside environment.
- the exhaust fan operates via a manual switch or an automatic sensor that senses when a restroom user is close to the toilet.
- the automatic sensor can be located on the extraction nozzle, anywhere on the odor extractor apparatus or system, and/or anywhere in the restroom, either freestanding or mounted, to detect use entry and/or use of the toilet.
- the manual switch can be placed at the entrance of the restroom or located on a component of the disclosed odor extractor apparatus or system.
- the manual switch can be activated by a restroom user prior to using the toilet or during use of the toilet.
- the associated vent pump is preferably an electric pump with a turbine engine.
- the disclosed odor extractor is low in noise and vibration.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view 100 of an odor extraction apparatus, according to a preferred embodiment.
- the odor extractor apparatus 101 installed between the toilet bowl and toilet seat, is electrically operated and suctions air, aerosol particles, and/or bacteria through an open vacuum space 102 of the odor extractor 101.
- Vacuum space 102 of odor extractor apparatus 101 is installed towards a toilet bowl and sucks in air and particles as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 1.
- the odor extractor system, method , and apparatus suction an air stream in close proximity to the toilet bowl and odor source, thus preventing odor from escaping the toilet bowl area and surrounding restroom area.
- Embodiments of the disclosed odor extractor are installed either independently of the toilet seat through holes 103 and 104, or incorporated in the toilet seat manufacturing process.
- holes 103 and 104 are sized to fit through existing hardware on most standard toilet seats. Exemplary models fit any make of toilet seat and are interchangeable between toilet seats.
- Manual switch 105 can be depressed by the user of the toilet to start the vacuum while the toilet is in use.
- Vent 106 connects the odor extractor 101 to vacuum pump 107.
- Vacuum pump 107 is attached to an exterior vent 108 to direct odor and particles out of the restroom area, through venting installed in a floor, ceiling, wall, or window, for example.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary pictorial illustration 150 of the odor extraction system, according to an embodiment.
- the odor extractor apparatus 151 is installed on toilet 152. With the odor extractor vacuum placed between the toilet's 152 bowl and seat, the odor extractor vacuum is in close proximity to the odors to prevent escape in to the air of the restroom, while remaining sanitary.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary schematic view 200 of the odor extractor system and vertical ventilation outlet 202, according to an embodiment.
- the odor extractor apparatus 201 is installed on toilet with a vertical ventilation outlet 202.
- Tank 203 is raised with the installed odor extractor apparatus 201 for illustrative purposes only.
- the vertical ventilation outlet 202 allows attachment of additional conduit to ventilate odors through a wall-mounted conduit or window-mounted conduit (not illustrated). For example, FIG.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a pictorial illustration 250 of an exterior wall-mounted, vertical ventilation conduit 252 connected to the odor extractor apparatus 251 , according to an embodiment.
- the exterior wall-mounted, vertical ventilation conduit 252 can extend the length of the wall through a hole in the ceiling to vent to an outside environment, or through multiple lengths of conduit in a multiple-level building.
- An exemplary pictorial illustration 300 of the window- mounted conduit 302 is illustrated in FIG. 5.
- the odor extractor apparatus 301 is mounted to the toilet and vents odors through vertical ventilation outlet 302 that spans the length of the exterior of a restroom wall.
- the conduit for the odor ventilation is preferably plastic or PVC. It is understood that the conduit or tubing can comprise any suitable material and is not limited to plastic embodiments.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary schematic view 350 of the odor extractor system and horizontal ventilation outlet 352, according to an embodiment.
- Horizontal ventilation outlet 352 exits the odor extractor apparatus 351 and enters a hole in the restroom wall, as illustrated in an exemplary pictorial illustration 400 in FIG. 7. Ventilation occurs through additional conduit within the restroom wall or directly to an outside environment.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary schematic view 450 of the odor extractor system, floor-facing ventilation outlet, and manual switch, according to an embodiment. Ventilation
- An automatic sensor 501 can automatically detect when a user enters the restroom or is in close proximity to the toilet and starts the odor extractor vacuum. The user does not have to depress a manual switch
- the odor extractor system saves energy when operated on an automatic sensor as it turns on only when the toilet is in use and for some time after toilet use, based on a programmed operation time.
- FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary schematic view 550 of the odor extractor system and associated air filter 551 , according to an embodiment.
- the disclosed embodiments filter the water via the associated air filter 551 that passes through the toilet.
- FIG. 1 1 illustrates an exemplary schematic view 600 of the odor extractor system and integrated filter system 601 , according to an embodiment.
- the odor extractor system may integrate a filter system 601 , with a filter pad 602 and a motor 603.
- FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary schematic view 650 of the odor extractor system and filter assembly 651 , according to an embodiment.
- the odor extractor apparatus 653 is integrated with a separate filter assembly 651 and a filter pad 652.
- FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary schematic view 700 of the odor extractor system and filter assembly 701 , according to an embodiment.
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate exemplary schematic views 750, 800, respectively, of embodiments of the odor extractor system.
- the odor extractor system is integrated in a free-standing toilet system such as, for example, a portable toilet or a toilet in a beach resort area.
- the odor extractor system is integrated into a box toilet or rustic toilet, for example. It is understood that the disclosed odor extraction apparatus is utilized on any size toilet or integrated within the manufacturing process of the toilet itself. The toilet shape and size does not limit the use of the disclosed odor extractor apparatus.
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