Toilet odor removal system and method therefor

Abstract

A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl has an odor collection receptacle coupled to the toilet bowl. A seal is formed between the odor collection receptacle and a toilet seat of the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is lowered. A skirting is coupled to a bottom section of the toilet seat. The skirting maintains the toilet seat in a level position and controls an amount of air into the toilet bowl to prevent odors from escaping. Tubing is coupled to the odor collection device to remove the odors from the toilet bowl. A fan is coupled to the tubing to draw the odors from the toilet bowl through the tubing.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl comprising, in combination: 
 an odor collection receptacle coupled to the toilet bowl wherein a seal is formed between the odor collection receptacle and a toilet seat of the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is lowered;    a skirting coupled to a bottom section of the toilet seat wherein the skirting maintains the toilet seat in a level position and controls an amount of air into the toilet bowl to prevent odors from escaping;    tubing coupled to the odor collection device to remove the odors from the toilet bowl; and    a fan coupled to the tubing to draw the odors from the toilet bowl through the tubing.    
     
     
         2 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the toilet seat is a standard toilet seat.  
     
     
         3 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 2  further comprising support device coupled to the skirting for holding the toilet seat and the skirting above the toilet bowl to meter air into the toilet bowl.  
     
     
         4 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the toilet seat is a split toilet, the skirting sealing an area between the bottom of the toilet seat and a top of the toilet bowl rim, an opening in the split toilet seat metering air into the toilet bowl to control air entering the toilet bowl.  
     
     
         5 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the odor collection receptacle has an entrance aperture positioned toward the toilet bowl and an exit aperture coupled to the tubing.  
     
     
         6 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the fan is able to develop and maintain a desired IWC draft through the tubing to maintain constant air flow and odor control.  
     
     
         7 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 6  wherein the fan is able to draw approximately 3-5 CFM and develop a 2″ water column.  
     
     
         8 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl comprising, in combination: 
 an odor collection receptacle coupled to the toilet bowl wherein a seal is formed between the odor collection receptacle and a toilet seat of the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is lowered, the odor collection receptacle having an entrance aperture positioned toward the toilet bowl and an exit aperture;    a skirting coupled to a bottom section of the toilet seat wherein the skirting maintains the toilet seat in a level position and controls an amount of air into the toilet bowl to prevent odors from escaping;    tubing coupled to the exit aperture of the odor collection device to remove the odors from the toilet bowl; and    a fan coupled to the tubing to draw the odors from the toilet bowl through the tubing wherein the fan is able to develop and maintain a desired IWC draft through the tubing to maintain constant air flow and odor control.    
     
     
         9 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 8  wherein the toilet seat is a standard toilet seat.  
     
     
         10 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 9  further comprising support device coupled to the skirting for holding the toilet seat and the skirting above the toilet bowl to meter air into the toilet bowl.  
     
     
         11 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 8  wherein the toilet seat is a split toilet, the skirting sealing an area between the bottom of the toilet seat and a top of the toilet bowl rim, an opening in the split toilet seat metering air into the toilet bowl to control air entering the toilet bowl.  
     
     
         12 . A ventilation system to remove odors from a toilet bowl in accordance with  claim 8  wherein the fan is able to draw approximately 3-5 CFM and develop a 2″ water column.