Flushable Campsite Toilet

Abstract

A flushable campsite toilet includes a water inlet port configured to receive water from a campsite water source, such as a spigot, and an inlet pipe to transport the water to a toilet bowl, wherein the toilet bowl leads to a drain opening and can receive waste therein. The toilet bowl and piping are supported by a portable housing. A valve is included in the inlet pipe so as to control the inflow of water. The toilet includes a stopper removably covering the drain opening in order to create a seal therebetween. The toilet further includes an outlet pipe extending from the drain opening and attached to an outlet port, wherein the outlet port comprises a connector that can be attached to a campsite septic system in order to remove the waste from the toilet.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A flushable campsite toilet comprising:
 a housing configured to support a toilet bowl, wherein said housing is configured to be disposed within a tent;   a toilet bowl supported by said housing, wherein said toilet bowl includes a base, one or more sidewalls, and an open upper end, wherein said base comprises a drain opening, wherein said upper end of said toilet bowl is configured to receive waste therethrough;   an outlet pipe having a first end in fluid communication with a second end, wherein said first end is connected to said drain opening and configured to transport said waste away from said toilet bowl;   an outlet port having an open first end and open second end form a channel therebetween, wherein said open second end is connected to said second end of said outlet pipe, wherein said open first end of said outlet port is configured to be connected to said septic system of a campsite;   an inlet pipe having a first end in fluid communication with a second end, wherein said first end is connected to said toilet bowl;   a water inlet port having an open first end and open second end form a channel therebetween, wherein said open second end is connected to said second end of said inlet pipe and configured to connect to and receive water from an outside water source;   a valve disposed in said inlet pipe, wherein said valve is configured to control water flow therethrough;   a stopper removably covering said drain opening.   
     
     
         2 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , further comprising a control mechanism operably connected to said stopper and disposed on said housing, wherein said control mechanism is configured to remove said stopper from covering said drain opening. 
     
     
         3 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 2 , wherein said stopper is operably connected to said control mechanism via an actuating mechanism. 
     
     
         4 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 3 , wherein said actuating mechanism comprises a fulcrum assembly having a spring, a pivot pin, and a pivot rod, such that said pivot rod comprises a first end and a second end wherein said pivot pin is disposed therebetween and serves as a fulcrum, wherein said first end of said pivot rod is secured to said stopper and said second end is connected to said spring and said control mechanism such that when said control mechanism is actuated, said spring compresses and elevates said second side of said pivot rod such that said first end of said pivot rod lowers removing said stopper from said drain opening. 
     
     
         5 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 4 , wherein said control mechanism is a foot pedal. 
     
     
         6 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , further comprising a gasket disposed between said stopper and said drain opening in order to create a seal therebetween. 
     
     
         7 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 2 , wherein said stopper and said valve are operably connected to said control mechanism in order to simultaneously remove said waste from said toilet bowl and fill said toilet with said water. 
     
     
         8 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , wherein said open first end of said outlet port comprises a threaded connector, wherein said threaded connector is configured to connect said outlet port to said septic system of said campsite. 
     
     
         9 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , further comprising a conduit removably secured to said outlet port and configured to release said waste into said septic system of said campsite. 
     
     
         10 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , further comprising a conduit removably secured to said inlet port and configured to transport water from said outside water source to said inlet port. 
     
     
         11 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , wherein said open first end of said inlet port comprises a threaded connector, wherein said threaded connector is configured to connect said inlet port to said outside water source. 
     
     
         12 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , wherein said housing comprises a base, one or more sidewalls, and an upper wall having an opening therein for receiving said toilet bowl. 
     
     
         13 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 12 , wherein said housing comprises a square shaped cross section. 
     
     
         14 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , further comprising a toilet seat disposed on said open upper end of said toilet bowl. 
     
     
         15 ) The flushable campsite toilet of  claim 1 , further comprising a lid pivotally secured to at least one of said toilet bowl or said housing, wherein said lid is configured to removably cover said open upper end of said toilet bowl. 
     
     
         16 ) A flushable campsite toilet comprising:
 a housing configured to support a toilet bowl, wherein said housing is configured to be disposed within a tent;   a toilet bowl supported by said housing, wherein said toilet bowl includes a base, one or more sidewalls, and an open upper end, wherein said base comprises a drain opening, wherein said upper end of said toilet bowl is configured to receive waste therethrough;   an outlet pipe having a first end in fluid communication with a second end, wherein said first end is connected to said drain opening and configured to transport said waste away from said toilet bowl;   wherein said outlet pipe comprises an S-trap;   an outlet port having an open first end and open second end form a channel therebetween, wherein said open second end is connected to said second end of said outlet pipe, wherein said open first end of said outlet port is configured to be connected to said septic system of a campsite;   an inlet pipe having a first end in fluid communication with a second end, wherein said first end is connected to said toilet bowl;   a water inlet port having an open first end and open second end form a channel therebetween, wherein said open second end is connected to said second end of said inlet pipe and configured to connect to and receive water from an outside water source;   a valve disposed in said inlet pipe, wherein said valve is configured to control water flow therethrough.