Saliva dispenser
OwnerNathaniel Freemaninventor
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Abstract
A Saliva Dispenser includes: A funnel, a pumping system, a power source, a fresh rinse container and collection container. The salvia dispenser is designed to collect and contain the saliva of individuals that need this service to be collected and disposed of in a sanitary method. The unit may be powered by AC or DC power source. The unit can be a stationary fixture or portable for travel with the individual. The funnel may be designed to detatch from the top disinfectant ring for cleaning purposes or disposal of after use. The unit may consist of rechargeable batteries that can be recharged from a normal 110 outlet, or plugged directly into a 110 outlet for operation on fixed style units.
Claims16
1-15. (canceled)
A portable spittoon comprising:
- a container including a bottom, side walls and an opening adjacent to a top;
- a removable lid mounted to the top of said container, the lid having a top surface, side walls and an open bottom, the open bottom including a funnel-shaped portion having an opening leading into the container;
- means for transferring secretions from a user's mouth into the container;
- a sealing means being movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the funnel-shaped portion;
- and an actuator operatively connected with the sealing means for moving the sealing means from the closed position to the open position.
Containing a actuating rod that extends through the lid and a valve button is connected to the portion of the actuating rod which moves the lid from closed position to the open position when the button is actuated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.