US 2026/0060487 A1 · Toilet Vacuum System

Abstract

A toilet vacuum system uses an opening in a toilet bowl that is communicably coupled with a vacuum pump through a first drainage tube to extract gases and odors from a toilet bowl. The vacuum pump may be communicably coupled with an opening in the toilet bowl to remove gases as they are created. The toilet seat may further have a gasket to help seal in gases and odors to allow gases to be removed from the toilet bowl without escaping. The gases may be expelled by the exhaust of the vacuum pump out of a second drainage tube into a disposal point. The first drainage pipe may further have a water trap to prevent gases from re-entering the toilet bowl. In some embodiments, the toilet vacuum system may further have an access panel with sound proofing to house the vacuum and electrical components. The opening and closing of the toilet lid may be automated through the use of motors.

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Dependent claims

A toilet vacuum system comprising:

a toilet;
a plumbing assembly;
a flush button;
a first drainage tube;
a vacuum pump;
a back stop valve
wherein the toilet further comprises a toilet seat, a toilet lid, a toilet bowl, and a toilet tank;
wherein the toilet bowl further comprises at least one bowl odor vent;
wherein the at least one bowl odor vent is communicably coupled with the first drainage tube;
wherein the first drainage tube is communicably connected to a vacuum pump, such that when the vacuum pump is activated, the first drainage tube creates suction through the at least one bowl odor vent;
and
wherein the back stop valve prevents odors from being released after entering through the odor vent.

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A toilet vacuum system comprising:

a toilet;
a plumbing assembly;
a flush button;
a first drainage tube;
a vacuum pump;
a back stop valve
a battery;
a relay;
wherein the toilet further comprises a toilet seat, a toilet lid, a toilet bowl, and a toilet tank;
wherein the toilet bowl further comprises at least one bowl odor vent;
wherein the at least one bowl odor vent is communicably coupled with the first drainage tube;
wherein the first drainage tube is communicably connected to a vacuum pump, such that when the vacuum pump is activated, the first drainage tube creates suction through the at least one bowl odor vent;
the first drainage tube further comprising a water trap;
the water trap further being transparent;
the water trap further comprising at least one fill marker;
the water trap further comprising a trap bulb;
wherein the fill marker is positioned to indicate a recommended amount of water in the water trap;
wherein the trap bulb is configured in a bulbous shape to prevent water from escaping the bulb when the vacuum is in an active state;
at least one bowl refill vent;
the at least one bowl refill vent being communicably coupled with the plumbing assembly;
wherein the at least one bowl refill vent is communicably coupled with the first drainage tube;
wherein the at least one bowl refill vent is adapted to receive a quantity of fluid from the first plumbing assembly upon the flushing of the toilet and transmit the quantity of fluid into the water trap;
a seat gasket fastened beneath the toilet seat,
a seat mechanism housing;
a lighted push button;
the seat mechanism housing further comprising at least one housing end cap;
at least one motor assembly;
wherein the at least one motor assembly is contained within the seat mechanism housing;
wherein the lighted push button is electrically connected to the at least one motor assembly, such that when the lighted push button is depressed, the toilet seat and toilet lid change between the raised and lowered positions;
wherein the lighted push button is alternatively a sensor, said sensor detecting motion when a user places a foot near the sensor, causing the toilet lid to change between the raised and lowered positions.
a power cord;
a ground fault circuit interrupter safety plug;
a safety plug cord;
and
a safety plug cord reel;
the power cord being adapted to connect to the battery;
the power cord further being connected to the ground fault circuit interrupter safety plug, wherein the ground fault circuit interrupter safety plug is connected to the safety plug cord, the safety plug cord being wrapped around the safety plug cord reel;
wherein the battery is a rechargeable battery;
and
wherein the battery is adapted to recharge from current provided through the power cord;
a second drainage tube having at least one second drainage tube opening;
the second drainage tube being communicably coupled with the first drainage tube;
wherein the one second drainage tube is communicably coupled with a disposal point;
the first drainage tube having at least one first drainage tube opening;
the second drainage tube having at least one second drainage tube opening;
wherein the at least one first drainage tube opening is configured with a first removable cap;
wherein the at least one second drainage tube opening is configured with a second removable cap;
wherein the battery is electrically coupled to the relay to provide power to the relay;
wherein the relay is electrically coupled to the lighted push button;
wherein the relay is electrically coupled to the vacuum pump;
wherein the relay is configured to manage the state of the battery;
wherein the relay is configured to manage the state of the toilet seat and lid through the lighted push button;
and
wherein the seat mechanism housing further comprises a light lens;

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A toilet vacuum system comprising:

a toilet;
a plumbing assembly;
a flush button;
a first drainage tube;
a vacuum pump;
a back stop valve
a battery;
a relay;
wherein the toilet further comprises a toilet seat, a toilet lid, a toilet bowl, and a toilet tank;
wherein the toilet bowl further comprises at least one bowl odor vent;
wherein the at least one bowl odor vent is communicably coupled with the first drainage tube;
wherein the first drainage tube is communicably connected to a vacuum pump, such that when the vacuum pump is activated, the first drainage tube creates suction through the at least one bowl odor vent;
the first drainage tube further comprising a water trap;
the water trap further being transparent;
the water trap further comprising at least one fill marker;
the water trap further comprising a trap bulb;
wherein the fill marker is positioned to indicate a recommended amount of water in the water trap;
wherein the trap bulb is configured in a bulbous shape to prevent water from escaping the bulb when the vacuum is in an active state;
at least one bowl refill vent;
the at least one bowl refill vent being communicably coupled with the plumbing assembly;
wherein the at least one bowl refill vent is communicably coupled with the first drainage tube;
wherein the at least one bowl refill vent is adapted to receive a quantity of fluid from the first plumbing assembly upon the flushing of the toilet and transmit the quantity of fluid into the water trap;
a seat gasket fastened beneath the toilet seat,
a seat mechanism housing;
a lighted push button;
the seat mechanism housing further comprising at least one housing end cap;
at least one motor assembly;
wherein the at least one motor assembly is contained within the seat mechanism housing;
wherein the lighted push button is electrically connected to the at least one motor assembly, such that when the lighted push button is depressed, the toilet seat and toilet lid change between the raised and lowered positions;
wherein the lighted push button is alternatively a sensor, said sensor detecting motion when a user places a foot near the sensor, causing the toilet lid to change between the raised and lowered positions:
a power cord;
a ground fault circuit interrupter safety plug;
a safety plug cord;
and
a safety plug cord reel;
the power cord being adapted to connect to the battery;
the power cord further being connected to the ground fault circuit interrupter safety plug, wherein the ground fault circuit interrupter safety plug is connected to the safety plug cord, the safety plug cord being wrapped around the safety plug cord reel;
wherein the battery is a rechargeable battery;
and
wherein the battery is adapted to recharge from current provided through the power cord;
a second drainage tube having at least one second drainage tube opening;
the second drainage tube being communicably coupled with the first drainage tube;
wherein the one second drainage tube is communicably coupled with a disposal point;
the first drainage tube having at least one first drainage tube opening;
the second drainage tube having at least one second drainage tube opening;
wherein the at least one first drainage tube opening is configured with a first removable cap;
wherein the at least one second drainage tube opening is configured with a second removable cap;
wherein the battery is electrically coupled to the relay to provide power to the relay;
wherein the relay is electrically coupled to the lighted push button;
wherein the relay is electrically coupled to the vacuum pump;
wherein the relay is configured to manage the state of the battery;
wherein the relay is configured to manage the state of the toilet seat and lid through the lighted push button;
wherein the seat mechanism housing further comprises a light lens;
at least one momentary button;
the at least one momentary button being positioned beneath the toilet seat;
the at least one momentary button being electrically coupled to the at least one vacuum pump;
wherein the vacuum pump is adapted to turn on when the momentary button is in a depressed state;
an access area;
the access area further comprising an access panel;
the access panel further comprising at least one access panel fastener;
the access panel further comprising an access panel gasket;
the access panel further comprising sound proofing;
wherein the access panel is removably coupled to the toilet by the at least one access panel fastener;
and
wherein the sound proofing is coupled to the access panel.

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