George A Roberts

US Patent:

42715393, Jun 9, 1981

Filed:

Mar 1, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/016551

Inventors:

George C. Roberts - Los Angeles CA

Assignee:

Inca-One Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E03D 100
E03D 5016
E05D 710
B65D 4312

US Classification:

4300

Abstract:

A quick-change toilet system capable of being readily converted between a non-flushing toilet and a recirculating flushing toilet is disclosed. The system includes a waste holding tank with an open frame member mounted on the top thereof. The system utilizes a non-flushing toilet cover and a flushing type toilet cover, both of which have a similar locking pin arrangement which permits either type of cover to be removably secured to a locking bar permanently affixed to the frame member. The non-flushing toilet cover includes an opening having a conventional toilet seat and toilet seat cover disposed thereover. The flushing toilet cover, which is of the recirculating variety, is similar to the non-flushing cover but additionally includes a toilet bowl having a flushing fluid outlet. A manually operated pump draws flushing fluid from the waste holding tank through a filter and delivers a quantity of filtered flushing fluid to the toilet bowl for flushing purposes through the flushing fluid outlet. The system permits the non-flushing and flushing cover, including the pump and associated filter, to be readily interchanged thereby enabling one to convert between a flushing and a non-flushing toilet without the use of tools.

US Patent:

43597890, Nov 23, 1982

Filed:

Aug 12, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/496847

Inventors:

George C. Roberts - Los Angeles CA

Assignee:

Monogram Industries, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

E03C 101
E03D 902
E03D 5016
E03B 1100

US Classification:

4300

Abstract:

A waste disposal system is disclosed which includes apparatus for treating water which has been used for cleaning, washing and for flushing toilets and for disposing of waste products by incineration. The total output of the system to the environment is then reclaimed wash water of tertiary treatment quality plus CO. sub. 2 and the ash resulting from the incineration of solid wastes. In alternative embodiments, systems designed for ships, multiple unit dwellings or small communities can operate on a substantially continuous duty cycle with full utilization being made, if desired, of the heat energy required for the incineration process, and for substantially reducing fresh water quantity requirements in all such installations through the use of recirculating toilets.

US Patent:

42221307, Sep 16, 1980

Filed:

Jan 29, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/007146

Inventors:

George C. Roberts - Los Angeles CA

Assignee:

Inca-One Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E03D 50016
E03D 5014

US Classification:

4321

Abstract:

A waterless flush toilet system comprising at least one toilet and a gravity fed waste holding tank. The system utilizes a recirculating nonaqueous flushing fluid which is stored within the holding tank. The fluid, which is lighter than the waste material and insoluble therein, forms a stratified layer on the surface of the material. A float having a flushing fluid inlet floats within the layer of fluid, the float being suspended from the top of the tank by a flexible coiled hose which is coupled to the fluid inlet. The coiled hose contracts as the waste level in the tank rises, thereby permitting the float to remain within the flushing fluid layer regardless of the waste material level. When the toilet is flushed, an electric or air-powered pump draws a fraction of the fluid into the fluid inlet of the float, through the flexible hose and finally to the toilet. The fluid serves as a medium for transporting the waste material from the toilet to the holding tank.

US Patent:

39394999, Feb 24, 1976

Filed:

Jul 22, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/490347

Inventors:

George C. Roberts - Venice CA

Assignee:

Monogram Industries, Inc. - Santa Monica CA

International Classification:

E03D 500
A61L 1100

US Classification:

4 10

Abstract:

An electrolysis unit is used in conjunction with the holding tank of a self-contained recirculating toilet system. The liquid and solid waster material is macerated and recirculated by an external macerator pump as a fine slurry. The slurry material from the lowermost portion of the waste tank is treated by electrolysis producing oxygen and chlorine and an odor free water vapor exhaust. The residue from the electrolysis decomposition unit is periodically removed.

US Patent:

43132332, Feb 2, 1982

Filed:

Jun 20, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/161575

Inventors:

George C. Roberts - Los Angeles CA

Assignee:

Inca-One Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

E03D 100
E03D 910

US Classification:

4321

Abstract:

A waterless flush toilet system comprising a toilet and a gravity fed waste holding tank. The system utilizes a recirculating nonaqueous flushing fluid which is stored within the holding tank. The fluid, which is lighter than the waste material and insoluble therein, forms a stratified layer on the surface of the material. A float having a flushing fluid inlet floats within the layer of fluid, separated from solid waste matter by a tubular screen member, the float being suspended from the top of the tank by a flexible coiled hose which is coupled to the fluid inlet. The coiled hose contracts as the waste level in the tank rises, thereby permitting the float to remain within the flushing fluid layer regardless of the waste material level. When the toilet is flushed, an air-powered pump draws a fraction of the fluid into the fluid inlet of the float, through the flexible hose and finally to the toilet. The fluid serves as a medium for transporting the waste material from the toilet to the holding tank.