System for introducing a synthetic substance into a toilet bowl

Abstract

A system and method for introducing a synthetic substance into a toilet bowl of a toilet using pressurized water are provided. The system includes a control reservoir for holding control water and a mixer adapted to receive pressurized water, the mixer being fluidly coupled to the control reservoir to receive the control water therefrom, and fluidly coupled to a source of a synthetic agent. The mixer has a mixing chamber within which the control water and the synthetic agent are injected to form a mixture, and an injector assembly actuated by the pressurized water for injecting a predetermined amount of the synthetic agent into the mixing chamber. The system further includes an outlet coupled to the mixer for discharging the mixture into the toilet bowl.

1 . A system for introducing a synthetic substance into a toilet bowl of a toilet using pressurized water, the system comprising:
 a. a control reservoir for holding control water;   b. a mixer adapted to receive a portion of the pressurized water, the mixer being fluidly coupled to the control reservoir to receive the control water therefrom, and fluidly coupled to a source of a synthetic agent, the mixer having:
 a mixing chamber within which the control water and the synthetic agent are injected to form a mixture; and 
 an injector assembly actuated by the pressurized water for injecting a predetermined amount of the synthetic agent into the mixing chamber; and 
   c. an outlet coupled to the mixer for discharging the mixture into the toilet bowl.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the injector assembly of the mixer includes:
 a metering chamber in fluid communication with the source of the synthetic agent and dimensioned to hold the predetermined amount of the synthetic agent;   an injection port in fluid communication with the metering chamber and the mixing chamber; and   a soap diaphragm operatively coupled to the metering chamber between the synthetic agent and the pressurized water, wherein deformation of the soap diaphragm by the pressurized water forces the synthetic agent within the metering chamber through the injection port into the mixing chamber.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a source of compressed air;   a bubble generator in fluid communication with the mixer and the source of compressed air, the bubble generator configured to receive the mixture and inject the compressed air therein to form the synthetic substance, wherein the outlet is coupled to the bubble generator for discharging the synthetic substance into the toilet bowl.   
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the source of compressed air is an air pump assembly adapted to receive a portion of the pressurized water, the air pump assembly having a motor configured to be actuated by the pressurized water, and an air pump operably connected to the motor for forming a source of compressed air. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the control reservoir is adapted to receive a portion of the pressurized water, the control reservoir including a reservoir diaphragm and a water chamber, wherein deformation of the reservoir diaphragm by the pressurized water forces the control water within the water chamber into the mixing chamber of the mixer. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the water chamber is of a predetermined size for metering the amount of control water provided to the mixing chamber. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , further comprising a first valve positioned downstream of a source of the pressurized water, and upstream of the mixer and the air pump assembly, the first valve being biased in a closed configuration. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , further comprising a second valve positioned between the source of the pressurized water and the control reservoir, the second valve being biased in the closed configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the toilet comprises a lever for flushing the toilet, the first valve and the second valve being operatively coupled to the lever, wherein activating the lever flushes the toilet and opens the first and second valves. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , further comprising an actuator positioned externally on the toilet and operatively coupled to the first and second valves, wherein activating the actuator opens the first and second valves without flushing the toilet. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein upon release of the lever or the actuator, the second valve is adapted to close, while the first valve is adapted remain open until the control reservoir is refilled and forms the pressure to force the first valve to close. 
     
     
         12 . A system for introducing a synthetic substance into a toilet bowl of a toilet using pressurized water, the system comprising:
 a. a mixer fluidly coupled to a source of water and fluidly coupled to a source of a synthetic agent, the mixer having a mixing chamber within which the water and the synthetic agent are injected to form a mixture;   b. an air pump assembly adapted to receive a portion of the pressurized water, the air pump assembly having a motor configured to be actuated by the pressurized water, and an air pump operably connected to the motor for forming a source of compressed air;   c. a bubble generator in fluid communication with the mixer and the air pump assembly, the bubble generator configured to receive the mixture and inject the compressed air into the mixture to form the synthetic substance; and   d. an outlet coupled to the bubble generator for discharging the synthetic substance into the toilet bowl.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the mixer includes:
 an injector assembly actuated by a portion of the pressurized water for injecting a predetermined amount of the synthetic agent into the mixing chamber.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the injector assembly of the mixer includes:
 a metering chamber in fluid communication with the source of the synthetic agent and dimensioned to hold the predetermined amount of the synthetic agent;   an injection port in fluid communication with the metering chamber and the mixing chamber; and   a soap diaphragm operatively coupled to the metering chamber between the synthetic agent and the pressurized water, wherein deformation of the soap diaphragm by the pressurized water forces the synthetic agent within the metering chamber through the injection port into the mixing chamber.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , further comprising a control reservoir fluidly coupled to the mixer and adapted to receive a portion of the pressurized water, the control reservoir including a reservoir diaphragm and a water chamber, wherein deformation of the reservoir diaphragm by the pressurized water forces the control water within the water chamber into the mixing chamber of the mixer. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising a first valve positioned downstream of a source of the pressurized water, and upstream of the mixer and the air pump assembly, the first valve being biased in a closed configuration. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising a second valve positioned between the source of the pressurized water and the control reservoir, the second valve being biased in the closed configuration. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the toilet comprises a lever for flushing the toilet, the first valve and the second valve being operatively coupled to the lever, wherein activating the lever flushes the toilet and opens the first and second valves. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , further comprising an actuator positioned externally on the toilet and operatively coupled to the first and second valves, wherein activating the actuator opens the first and second valves without flushing the toilet. 
     
     
         20 . A system for introducing a synthetic substance into a toilet bowl of a toilet using pressurized water, the system comprising:
 a. a control reservoir adapted to receive the pressurized water, the control reservoir comprising a reservoir diaphragm and a water chamber for holding control water, the water chamber having a predetermined size for metering the amount of control water;   b. a mixer fluidly coupled to the control reservoir and fluidly coupled to a source of a synthetic agent, the mixer having a mixing chamber within which the water and the synthetic agent are injected to form a mixture, wherein deformation of the reservoir diaphragm by the pressurized water forces the control water within the water chamber into the mixing chamber of the mixer; and   c. an outlet coupled to the mixer for discharging the mixture into the toilet bowl.