Method for the containment of fluids from an aircraft commode

The present invention provides a method for the containment of fluids that flow from a bowl of a commode installed in an aircraft lavatory through a space between a rim of the bowl and a shroud positioned above the rim. The method includes securing a central portion of an apron against an exterior p...

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Main Authors HUFFMAN SCOTT W, FLURY CHARLES J, HUFFMAN DONALD J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.07.2004
Edition7
Subjects
AIRCRAFT
ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSIONTRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
AVIATION
COSMONAUTICS
EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
FLYING SUITS
PARACHUTES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
SEWERAGE
TRANSPORTING
WATER SUPPLY
WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES
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Summary:The present invention provides a method for the containment of fluids that flow from a bowl of a commode installed in an aircraft lavatory through a space between a rim of the bowl and a shroud positioned above the rim. The method includes securing a central portion of an apron against an exterior perimeter of the bowl and fastening a plurality of fastening points formed in an outer peripheral portion of the apron to fixed anchors to thereby extend and retain the outer peripheral portion of the apron away from the exterior perimeter of the bowl. Once installed, the apron is able to contain at least a portion of fluids that flow from the bowl through the space. The present invention also provides a method of servicing an aircraft lavatory between flights and a kit for use in servicing an aircraft lavatory.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030464038