Receptacle with absorbent pack for portable toilets

Abstract

The receptacle with absorbent pack comprises a receptacle adapted for positioning beneath the seat of a portable toilet to receive solid and aqueous liquid waste, especially urine. The receptacle is made of a flexible, liquid impermeable, biodegradable material. The receptacle has a volume sufficient for multiple use of the portable toilet. A means for sealing the receptacle liquid tight is provided, such as a zip-lock seal. Used in combination with the receptacle is an absorbent pack having a liquid absorbing material sealed within a liquid permeable, biodegradable, heat sealed envelope. The liquid absorbing material is an absorbent gelling water-insoluble, water-swellable polymeric material with an optional wicking material. The absorbent pack can include an odor control material and/or an antimicrobial agent as options. One absorbent pack will be added to the receptacle for each use of the portable toilet, until the receptacle is full

1 . A receptacle with absorbent pack for use with a portable toilet having a seat, the receptacle with absorbent pack comprising:
 a receptacle adapted for positioning beneath the seat to receive solid and liquid waste, the receptacle being made of a liquid impermeable material, the receptacle having an upper edge, the receptacle having a predetermined receptacle volume sufficient for multiple use of the portable toilet;   receptacle sealing means for sealing the receptacle liquid tight, adjacent the receptacle upper edge; and   an absorbent pack for absorbing and storing the liquid waste, the absorbent pack having a liquid permeable envelope, the absorbent pack having a predetermined absorbent volume of a liquid absorbing material sealed within the envelope, so as to store the liquid waste upon absorbing the liquid waste, the absorbent volume being sufficient for one use of the portable toilet, so that one absorbent pack will be added to the receptacle for each use of the portable toilet, until the receptacle is full.   
   
   
       2 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle sealing means is selected from the group consisting of a zip-lock seal, a hook-and-loop fastener, and an adhesive. 
   
   
       3 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid absorbing material further comprises:
 a wicking material to acquire and distribute the liquid waste throughout the absorbent pack; and   an absorbent gelling material for absorbing and storing the liquid waste.   
   
   
       4 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 1 , wherein the absorbent pack further comprises an odor control material. 
   
   
       5 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 1 , wherein the absorbent pack further comprises an antimicrobial agent. 
   
   
       6 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is made from a biodegradable material. 
   
   
       7 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 1 , wherein the envelope is made from a biodegradable material. 
   
   
       8 . A receptacle with absorbent pack for use with a portable toilet having a seat, the receptacle with absorbent pack comprising:
 a receptacle adapted for positioning beneath the seat to receive solid and liquid waste, the receptacle being made of a liquid impermeable material, the receptacle having an upper edge, the receptacle having a liquid tight zip-lock seal adjacent the receptacle upper edge, the receptacle having a predetermined receptacle volume sufficient for multiple use of the portable toilet; and   an absorbent pack for absorbing and storing the liquid waste, the absorbent pack having a liquid permeable envelope, the absorbent pack having a predetermined absorbent volume of a liquid absorbing material sealed within the envelope, so as to store the liquid waste upon absorbing the liquid waste, the liquid absorbing material including a wicking material to acquire and distribute the liquid waste throughout the absorbent pack, and an absorbent gelling material for absorbing and storing the liquid waste, the absorbent volume being sufficient for one use of the portable toilet, so that one absorbent pack will be added to the receptacle for each use of the portable toilet, until the receptacle is full.   
   
   
       9 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 8 , wherein the envelope sealing means further comprises an adhesive. 
   
   
       10 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 8 , wherein the envelope sealing means further comprises heat. 
   
   
       11 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 8 , wherein the envelope sealing means further comprises pressure. 
   
   
       12 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 8 , wherein the absorbent pack further comprises an odor control material. 
   
   
       13 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 8 , wherein the absorbent pack further comprises an antimicrobial agent. 
   
   
       14 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 8 , wherein the receptacle is made from a biodegradable material. 
   
   
       15 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 8 , wherein the envelope is made from a biodegradable material. 
   
   
       16 . A receptacle with absorbent pack for use with a portable toilet having a seat, the receptacle with absorbent pack comprising:
 a receptacle adapted for positioning beneath the seat to receive solid and aqueous liquid waste, the receptacle being made of a liquid impermeable material, the receptacle having an upper edge, the receptacle having a liquid tight zip-lock seal adjacent the receptacle upper edge, the receptacle having a predetermined receptacle volume sufficient for multiple use of the portable toilet; and   an absorbent pack for absorbing and storing the liquid waste, the absorbent pack having a liquid permeable envelope, the absorbent pack having a predetermined absorbent volume of a liquid absorbing material sealed within the envelope, so as to store the liquid waste upon absorbing the liquid waste, the liquid absorbing material including a wicking material to acquire and distribute the liquid waste throughout the absorbent pack, and an absorbent gelling material for absorbing and storing the liquid waste, the absorbent pack having an odor control material, the absorbent volume being sufficient for one use of the portable toilet, so that one absorbent pack will be added to the receptacle for each use of the portable toilet, until the receptacle is full.   
   
   
       17 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 16 , wherein the absorbent pack further comprises an antimicrobial agent. 
   
   
       18 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 16 , wherein the receptacle is made from a biodegradable material. 
   
   
       19 . The receptacle with absorbent pack of  claim 16 , wherein the envelope is made from a biodegradable material.