Liquid Disposal System For Kitchen Safety

Abstract

A liquid disposal system comprises a nozzle configured to suck liquid from a kitchen container, wherein the nozzle is configured to be manipulated by a user's hand. The system comprises a pipe coupled to the nozzle, wherein the pipe is configured to direct liquid from the nozzle to a disposal means. The system comprises a suction pump coupled to the nozzle and to the pipe, wherein the suction pump is configured to suck liquid through the nozzle and pipe when the suction pump is activated.

1 . A liquid disposal system, comprising:
 a nozzle configured to suck liquid from a kitchen container, wherein the nozzle is configured to be manipulated by a user's hand;   a pipe coupled to the nozzle, wherein the pipe is configured to direct the liquid from the nozzle to a disposal means;   a suction pump coupled to the nozzle and to the pipe, wherein the suction pump is configured to suck the liquid through the nozzle and the pipe when the suction pump is activated.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the suction pump is electrically operated and configured to be activated by the user's hand. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the suction pump comprises a self-priming pump. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is configured to be coupled to a filter for preventing particles from clogging the nozzle, pipe, or pump. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a back-flow preventer for preventing previously sucked liquid or particles from flowing back out the nozzle. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the operation of the suction pump is configured to be controlled by the user's hand manipulating the nozzle. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the operation of the suction pump is configured to be activated automatically by a liquid sensor in the nozzle. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the liquid sensor is configured to activate the pump when placed in a liquid, and to deactivate the pump when removed from the liquid or when the liquid runs dry or runs below a shut-off level. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the suction pump and the nozzle are housed in a handheld unit configured to be manipulated by the user's hand. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the handheld unit further comprises a grinder for reducing the size of a solid particle entering the nozzle. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein disposal means comprises a waste water drain. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein disposal means comprises a kitchen garbage disposal unit. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the suction pump is configured to be electrically coupled to the kitchen garbage disposal. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the disposal means comprises a settling tank for separating liquid from solid waste. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a mount for securing the nozzle proximate to a cooktop. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the mount comprises a lifting mechanism coupled to the nozzle for lifting the nozzle to an elevated level above the cooktop or allowing the nozzle to be lowered to the cooktop. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the mount comprises a swinging mechanism coupled to the nozzle for positioning the nozzle in a first position above the cooktop and allowing the nozzle to be lowered to the cooktop, or in a second position away from the cooktop. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the mount comprises a holder for securing the nozzle substantially level with the cooktop. 
     
     
         19 . A handheld liquid disposal unit, comprising:
 a nozzle configured to suck liquid from a kitchen container;   a pipe coupling for attaching an exit pipe to the handheld liquid disposal unit, wherein the pipe coupling is configured to direct liquid from the handheld liquid disposal unit to the exit pipe; and   a suction pump coupled to the nozzle and to the pipe coupling, wherein the suction pump is configured to suck liquid through the nozzle and direct the liquid to the pipe coupling when the suction pump is activated.   
     
     
         20 . The unit of  claim 19 , wherein the suction pump is configured to be powered by an electrical supply. 
     
     
         21 . The unit of  claim 19 , wherein the suction pump is configured to be powered by a rechargeable battery coupled to the unit. 
     
     
         22 . The unit of  claim 21 , where the rechargeable battery is configured to be removable from the unit and to be charged separately from the unit. 
     
     
         23 . The unit of  claim 21 , where the rechargeable battery is configured to be charged while coupled to the unit by direct or indirect electrical contact. 
     
     
         24 . A handheld liquid disposal unit, comprising:
 a nozzle configured to suck liquid from a kitchen container; and   a pipe coupling for attaching an exit pipe to the handheld liquid disposal unit, wherein the pipe coupling is configured to direct liquid from the handheld liquid disposal unit to an exit pipe,   wherein the nozzle and pipe are configured to be coupled to a suction pump external to the unit to suck liquid through the nozzle and direct the liquid to the pipe coupling when the suction pump is activated.   
     
     
         25 . The unit of  claim 24 , further comprising a switch configured to send an activation signal to the suction pump or to a controller coupled to the suction pump, in response to a user's input or in response to a sensor instruction. 
     
     
         26 . The unit of  claim 25 , wherein the activation signal is transmitted wirelessly from the unit to the suction pump or to the controller coupled to the suction pump. 
     
     
         27 . The unit of  claim 25 , wherein the activation signal is transmitted over a physical connection from the unit to the suction pump or to the controller coupled to the suction pump.