Patent ID: 6012678
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
A galley waste disposal system for use with an existing vacuum sewage waste storage tank of an existing sewage waste system, said waste storage tank being capable of being maintained under a partial vacuum, said galley waste disposal system comprising:an enclosure for housing the system, the enclosure including a lower region and an upper region with a door for closing off the enclosure during a flush cycle;a basin for receiving the waste material; the basin including a top portion; the basin being located within the enclosure upper region such that upon opening the door, the basin is exposed; a space being provided between the door and the basin top portion;a drain line coupling the basin to the vacuum sewage waste storage tank;a flush valve coupled to the drain line for allowing waste to be transported from the basin, through the drain line and into the storage tank via suction;an air supply duct to supply air during a flushing cycle; wherein during use with the door closed, supply air passes from the air supply duct into the enclosure and enters the basin via the space between the basin top and the door.