Waste Separation System

Abstract

Disclosed is a system for separating liquid and solid waste. The system provides a plurality of ways of moving liquids from initial disposal to a reservoir. The system may comprise an insert and a shell, or may include a funnel, insert and shell. The funnel allows for direct collection of liquids. The insert allows for indirect collection of liquids.

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         21 . A method of forming a system for separation of solid and liquid waste, comprising:
 forming a shell comprising a cylindrical wall, an open end, and closed end;   placing an insert removably, and at least partially within the shell, the insert comprising:   a body;   a first opening on a first end of the insert; and   a longitudinal groove defining a liquid pathway extending from the first opening of the insert to an opposite, partially closed end of the insert;   forming a funnel on the longitudinal groove which directs fluids in to the longitudinal groove at the first opening.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the partially closed end of the insert comprises a portion permeable to liquid to which a flow of liquid is directed by a remainder of the partially closed end and the cylindrical wall. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the portion permeable to liquid is a plurality of vertical slots arranged around the perimeter of a raised panel, the vertical slots and the raised panel extending in to an interior of the insert. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the portion permeable to liquid is a fabric. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the insert defines a length shorter than a length of the shell. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein at least one of the plurality of vertical slots extends through an outer surface of the body. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the body is substantially cylindrical. 
     
     
         28 . A system for separation of solid and liquid waste, the system comprising:
 a shell comprising a body, an open end, and closed end;
 an insert removably placed at least partially within the shell, the insert comprising a body, an open end, at least one of:
 a longitudinal groove extending between the open end of the insert and an opposite, partially closed end of the insert; and 
 a tube spaced apart from the body and extending between the open end and the opposite, partially closed end of the insert; and 
 
 a funnel comprising a bottom portion, the bottom portion comprising a drain opening, the drain opening directing fluids in to the longitudinal groove or the tube. 
   
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the bottom portion is an elliptical paraboloid. 
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the funnel further comprises a wall distal of a user. 
     
     
         31 . The system of  claim 30 , wherein the wall distal of a user is a laterally arcuate wall. 
     
     
         32 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein the insert further comprises a partially closed end, the partially closed end comprising a surface comprising a portion permeable to liquid to which a flow of liquid is directed by a remainder of the surface. 
     
     
         33 . A system for separation of solid and liquid waste, comprising:
 a shell comprising a body, an open end, and closed end;
 an insert removably placed at least partially within the shell, the insert comprising a body, an open end, a longitudinal groove extending from the open end of the insert to an opposite, partially open end of the insert, and a convex bottom portion including at least one opening around the perimeter of the convex bottom portion, the at least one opening directing fluids in to a liquid capture reservoir. 
   
     
     
         34 . The system of  claim 33 , comprising a plurality of openings on the convex bottom portion. 
     
     
         35 . The system of  claim 33 , further comprising a funnel including a drain opening, and at least one tiered portion located between the bottom portion and the vertical flange. 
     
     
         36 . The system of  claim 35 , wherein the funnel abuts the longitudinal groove of the insert. 
     
     
         37 . The system of  claim 35 , wherein the funnel further comprises a wall distal of a user. 
     
     
         38 . The system of  claim 37 , wherein the wall distal of a user is a laterally arcuate wall. 
     
     
         39 . The system of  claim 35 , where in the funnel further comprises a vertical flange proximal to a user. 
     
     
         40 . The system of  claim 38 , wherein the funnel further comprises a wall covering the bottom portion, the wall sloping from a point higher proximal to a user to a point adjoining the bottom portion distal of the user.