# US 10,308,361 B2 · Disposable modular reservoir

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- Number: US 10,308,361 B2
- Document ID: US10308361B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/518,103
- Filed: 2015-12-02
- Published: 2017-10-26
- Granted: 2019-06-04
- Earliest claimed: 2014-12-02
- Assignees: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLC
- Applicants: Mag Aerospace Industries, LLC
- Inventors: Razmik B. Boodaghians; Andrew Chan; Sung Hong
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10308361B2

## CPC

- B64D 11/02: Toilet fittings
- A47J 31/4403: {Constructional details}
- A47J 31/4457: {Water-level indicators}
- B60R 15/00: Arrangements or adaptations of sanitation devices
- E03C 1/12: Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto (drainage devices in floors E03F5/04); Sinks {(wash-basins not connected to the waste-pipe A47K1/04)}
- E03F 1/006: {Pneumatic sewage disposal systems; accessories specially adapted therefore}
- B60R 15/04: Toilet facilities {(in railway vehicles B61D35/005)}
- B64D: EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- E03C: DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER (not connected to either water-supply main or to waste pipe A47K; devices of the kind used in the ground E03B, E03F); SINKS
- E03F: SEWERS; CESSPOOLS

## Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a reservoir (40) that is easily removed from a grey water flush system. The reservoir is made modular so that rather than removing an entire reservoir/pump/circuitry system, the reservoir (40) can be separately removed from the system. The reservoir can also be made disposable, which can save cleaning and refurbishment costs. This can also increase turn-around time for maintenance of the system.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A removable reservoir for a water system, comprising:
a back plate configured to be mounted to a surface and comprising at least one attachment feature;
a reservoir assembly comprising a reservoir body and a reservoir top, the reservoir body configured to be removable from the reservoir top, the reservoir top configured to remain installed with respect to the back plate, the reservoir top comprising an inlet configured to cooperate with a water outlet from a sink basin, the reservoir body comprising at least one outlet and a corresponding attachment feature for securement of the reservoir body to the back plate; and
a system for securing and releasing the reservoir body to and from the reservoir top.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the reservoir top cooperates with a sensor system that detects a liquid level in the reservoir body.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, further comprising a clamp for securing the inlet to a water pipe, wherein release of the reservoir body from the water pipe is caused by the user's manual release of the clamp.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the reservoir top further comprises a vent tube.

### Claim 5

A removable reservoir for a water system, comprising:
a back plate configured to be mounted to a surface and comprising at least one attachment feature;
a reservoir assembly comprising a reservoir body and a reservoir top, the reservoir body configured to be removable from the reservoir top, the reservoir top configured to remain installed with respect to the back plate, the reservoir top comprising an inlet configured to cooperate with a water outlet from a sink basin, the reservoir body comprising at least one outlet and a corresponding attachment feature for securement of the reservoir body to the back plate; and
a system for securing and releasing the reservoir body to and from the reservoir top, wherein the reservoir top further comprises a connection flange configured to secure the reservoir top to the back plate.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the reservoir top further comprises a sensor receiving portion that receives and aligns a sensor system with respect to the reservoir body once assembled.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, further comprising a sensor system comprising one or more conductive electrodes that extend into the reservoir in order to monitor water level, water quality, pressure, or any combination thereof.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The system of claim 7, wherein the sensor system is integral with the reservoir top.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The system of claim 7, wherein the sensor system is a separate element that is mounted with respect to the reservoir top.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the reservoir body is configured to be removable from the reservoir top and any related components such that the reservoir body can be disposed and replaced with a new removable reservoir.