Portable device for liquid and semi-liquid removal and method thereof

Abstract

A portable device for liquid and semi-liquid removal and method therein having a receptacle, lid assembly, vacuum attachment assembly, intake attachment assembly, intake system, and a vacuum system, wherein the lid assembly fastens to the receptacle and connects the intake system and the vacuum system to the receptacle.

1 . A portable device for liquid removal, comprising:
 a receptacle;   a lid dimensioned to attach to said receptacle;   a means for producing a suction in said receptacle; and   a means for fluid communication with the liquid to be removed and said receptacle.   
     
     
         2 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 1 , wherein said means for producing a suction is a vacuum. 
     
     
         3 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 1 , wherein said means for producing a suction is a pump. 
     
     
         4 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 1 , wherein said means for fluid communication is a hose. 
     
     
         5 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 1 , wherein said lid comprises a first port and a second port, wherein said mean for producing a suction is attachable to said first port and said means for fluid communication is attachable to said second port. 
     
     
         6 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 5 , further comprising a shut-off valve carried by said means for fluid communication. 
     
     
         7 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 5 , wherein said second port comprises an elbow joint positioned such that the entering fluid is directed away from said first port. 
     
     
         8 . A means for removing waste from a holding tank, comprising the steps of:
 a. obtaining a receptacle comprising a lid having a first port and a second port, wherein a vacuum source is attached to said first port and a hose is attached to said second port;   b. attaching said hose to the holding tank;   c. energizing said vacuum to produce a suction within said receptacle, wherein the waste from the holding tank travels into said receptacle via said hose; and   d. de-energizing said vacuum upon removal of the waste.   
     
     
         9 . The means of  claim 8 , further comprising the steps of:
 a. disconnecting said hose from the holding tank; and   b. transporting said receptacle having the waste therein to a suitable waste disposal location and disposing the waste therein.   
     
     
         10 . A portable device for liquid removal, comprising:
 a receptacle;   a lid dimensioned to attach to said receptacle, wherein said lid comprises a first port and a second port;   a vacuum in communication with said first port; and   a hose having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is in fluid communication with the liquid to be removed and said second end is in fluid communication with said second port.   
     
     
         11 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 10 , further comprising a shut-off valve in fluid communication with said hose. 
     
     
         12 . The portable device for liquid removal of  claim 10 , wherein said second port comprises an elbow joint positioned such that the entering fluid is directed away from said first port.