HUE024573T2 - A removable cartridge assembly for a waterless urinal - Google Patents

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HUE024573T2
HUE024573T2 HUE05256967A HUE05256967A HUE024573T2 HU E024573 T2 HUE024573 T2 HU E024573T2 HU E05256967 A HUE05256967 A HU E05256967A HU E05256967 A HUE05256967 A HU E05256967A HU E024573 T2 HUE024573 T2 HU E024573T2
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/28—Odour seals
    • E03C1/281—Odour seals using other sealants than water
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
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    • E03C1/28—Odour seals
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D13/00—Urinals ; Means for connecting the urinal to the flushing pipe and the wastepipe; Splashing shields for urinals
    • E03D13/007—Waterless or low-flush urinals; Accessories therefor

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A removable cartridge assembly (16) for a waterless urinal (10). The cartridge assembly (16) comprises a cup (42) and a cap (46). The cup (42) is adapted to receive a scent block (44) therein. The cap (46) is adapted to releasably engage the cup (44). When the cap (46) is engaged with the cup (42), the scent block (44) is retained in the cup (42) and, when the cap (46) is disengaged from the cup (42), the scent block (44) is removable from within the cup (42), and thus from the cartridge assembly (16).

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(11) EP 1 657 370 B1(11) EP 1 657 370 B1

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION (45) Date of publication and mention (51) Int Cl.: of the grant of the patent: E03D 13IOO<2006 01> 17.12.2014 Bulletin 2014/51 (21) Application number: 05256967.0 (22) Date of filing: 11.11.2005 (54) A removable cartridge assembly for a waterless urinal(12) Date of publication and mention (51) Int Cl .: of the grant of the patent: E03D 13IOO <2006 01> 17.12.2014 Bulletin 2014/51 (21) Application number: 05256967.0 (22) ) Date of filing: 11.11.2005 (54) A removable cartridge assembly for a waterless urinal

Ausnehmbare Kartusche für ein wasserloses Urinal Cartouche amovible pour urinoir sans eau (84) Designated Contracting States: (72) Inventor: Cummings, Stephen John AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES Fl FR GB GR Newport 2106 HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI New South Wales (AU)Ausnehmbare Kartusche für ein wasserloses Urinal Cartouche amovible pour urinoir sans eau (84) Designated Contracting States: (72) Inventor: Cummings, Stephen John AT BE BG CH CY CZ LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE New South Wales (AU)

SKTR (74) Representative: Carpmael, Robert Maurice (30) Priority: 15.11.2004 AU 2004906532 Charles et alSKTR (74) Representative: Carpmael, Robert Maurice (30) Priority: 15.11.2004 AU 2004906532 Charles et al.

Marks &amp; Clerk LLP (43) Date of publication of application: 90 Long Acre 17.05.2006 Bulletin 2006/20 London WC2E 9RA (GB) (73) Proprietors: (56) References cited: • CAROMA INDUSTRIES LIMITED FR-A- 2 423 595 US-A1- 2004 181 861Marks &amp; Clerk LLP (43) Date of publication of application: 90 Long Acre 17.05.2006 Bulletin 2006/20 London WC2E 9RA (GB) (73) Proprietor: (56) References: • CAROMA INDUSTRIES LIMITED FR-A- 2 423 595 US -A1- 2004 181 861

Brisbane, US-B1- 6 269 490 US-B1- 6 401 266Brisbane, US-B1-6 269 490 US-B1- 6,401,266

Queensland 4000 (AU) • Water Solutions (GB) Limited Crayford (GB)Queensland 4000 (AU) • Water Solutions (GB) Limited Crayford (GB)

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Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a removable cartridge assembly for a waterless urinal.Field of the Invention Field of the Invention [0001]

Background of the Invention [0002] Waterless urinals that utilise a one-way valve are known. The valve automatically opens in the presence of urine, to allow the urine to flow therethrough to sewerage, and then automatically closes to prevent the passage of any sewerage odour to the room where the waterless urinal is installed. It is also known to mount the valves in a removable cartridge assembly that can be fitted to a purpose built urinal or retro-fitted to an existing flushing urinal, after theflushing water supply to the latter is disabled. It is also known for the cartridge to contain a scent or deodorant block to reduce the negative impact of any odours that may become associated with the cartridge due to having urine pass therethrough.Background of the Invention Waterless urinals that are known as one-way valve are known. The valve automatically opens in the urine to the flow of water, and so does the waterless urinal is installed. It is also known to be used in the urine or in the urine, as well as in the body. It is also known as a strain on the urethra.

[0003] A known cartridge assembly has a domed cap which protrudes into the interior of the urinal bowl, which is not aesthetically pleasing.[0003] A known cartridge assembly is a domed cap which is not aesthetically pleasing.

[0004] A known cartridge assembly also has a scent block contained within a plastic casing that can be re-leasably connected to the cartridge assembly. This results in unnecessary expense and material wastage as the plastic casing is also discarded when the scent block has been depleted.[0004] The known cartridge assembly also has a scent block contained within a cartridge assembly. This is not the case with the scent block.

[0005] Document US 6,269,490 B discloses a removable deodorant receptacle for urinals. This document can be seen as the closest prior art.Document US 6,269,490 B discloses a removable deodorant receptacle for urinals. This document can be seen as the closest prior art.

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to substantially overcome or at least ameliorate one or more of the prior art deficiencies.[0006] It is an object of the present invention.

Summary of the Invention [0007] Accordingly, in a first aspect, the present invention provides a removable cartridge assembly for a waterless urinal as defined in claim 1, the cartridge assembly comprising: A cup adapted to receive a scent block therein; and A cap adapted to releasably engage the cup, [0008] Wherein, when the cap is engaged with the cup, the scent block is retained in the cup and, when the cap is disengaged from the cup, the scent block is removable from within the cup, and thus from the cartridge assembly.Summary of the Invention [0007], in a first aspect, the cartridge adapted to receive a scent block therein; and the cap, which is engaged in the cup, the scent block is retained in the cup, the cup, and thus from the cartridge assembly.

[0009] The cup preferably has at least one tab adapted to releasably engage at least one corresponding opening in the cap.[0009] The cup is the one at least one tab.

[0010] The cartridge includes a body adapted for sealing connection to an opening in the waterless urinal. The body preferably has an external thread on one end for engaging a retaining nut. The other end of the body preferably has a distally diverging taper adapted to receive the cup therein.The cartridge includes a body applied for sealing connection to the waterless urinal. The body is an external thread on one end for engaging a retaining nut. The other end of the body is a distally diverging taper adapted to receive the cup therein.

[0011] The interior of the body preferably has a shoulder adapted to engage with corresponding recess formed in a flexible one way valve. The cup is preferably releasably connected to, and supported within the taper by, the valve.[0011] The interior of the body is a flexible one way valve. The cup is much more releasably connected to the taper by the the valve.

[0012] The cap is located spaced apart from the body by a gap through which urine can enter the body.The cap is located spaced apart from the body by a gap through which the urine can enter the body.

[0013] The cap is preferably adapted for removal from the cup, from within the urinal, whilst the cartridge assembly is installed in the urinal.[0013] The cap is also adapted for removal from the cup.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a waterless urinal as defined in claim 7, comprising: a urinal bowl having an interior surface with an outlet opening therein; a removable cartridge assembly adapted to mount within the opening, the cartridge assembly having a substantially flat cap, wherein the cartridge assembly is mounted with the cap substantially parallel to, and slightly proud of, the bowl surface adjacent to the outlet opening.In a second aspect, the present invention provides a urinal bowl having an external surface with an outlet opening therein; A removable cartridge assembly is used for the assembly of the cartridge.

[0015] The cap is preferably positioned above the adjacent bowl surface by a gap, most preferably approximately a 9 mm gap.The cap is also preferred above the surface of the gap, now preferably about 9 mm gap.

[0016] The cap is preferably slightly convex into the interior of the urinal bowl.The cap is also slightly convex into the interior of the urinal bowl.

[0017] The removable cartridge assembly preferably has a scent block holder therein and the cap is preferably releasably connected to the scent block holder.The removable cartridge assembly is a scent block holder therein and the cap is more releasably connected to the scent block holder.

Brief description of the drawings [0018] Preferred examples of the invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:Brief description of the drawings Preferred examples of the invention will now be described by, in which:

Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a waterless urinal according to a first embodiment of the invention, having a removable cartridge assembly, according to a first embodiment of the invention, therein;Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a urinary incontinence of the invention;

Fig. 2 is a side view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 1;Fig. 2 is a side view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 1;

Fig. 3 is a front view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 1;Fig. 3 is a front view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 1;

Fig. 4 is a top view of the of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 1;Fig. 4 is a top view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 1;

Fig. 5 is a bottom view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 1;Fig. 5 is a bottom view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 1;

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 1 along the line 6-6;Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 1 along the line 6-6;

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 1 along the line 7-7;Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 1 along the line 7-7;

Fig. 8 is a side view of a removable cartridge assem- bly according to a second embodiment of the invention;Fig. 8 is a side view of the invention;

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional side view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 8 along the line 9-9;Fig. 9 is also a cross-sectional side view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 8 along the line 9-9;

Fig. 10 is a top view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 8;Fig. 10 is a top view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 8;

Fig. 11 is a bottom view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 8.Fig. 11 is a bottom view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 8th

Fig. 12 is a side view of a removable cartridge assembly according to a third embodiment of the invention;Fig. 12 is a side view of a cartridge;

Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional side view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 12 along the line 13-13;Fig. 13 is also a cross-sectional side view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 12 along the line 13-13;

Fig. 14 is a top view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 12;Fig. 14 is a top view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 12;

Fig. 15 is a bottom view of the cartridge assembly shown in Fig. 12;Fig. 15 is a bottom view of the cartridge assembly shown in FIG. 12;

Fig. 16 is a front view of an em bodiment of a cartridge assembly removal and installation tool not according to the present invention;Fig. 16 is a front view of a cartridge assembly and installation tool;

Fig. 17 is a side view of the tool shown in Fig. 16; Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional side view of the tool shown in Fig. 16 along the line 18-18;Fig. 17 is a side view of the tool shown in Fig. 16; Fig. 18 is also a cross-sectional side view of the tool shown in FIG. 16 along the line 18-18;

Fig. 19 is a top view of the tool shown in Fig. 16; and Fig. 20 is a bottom view of the tool shown in Fig. 16.Fig. 19 is a top view of the chair shown in Fig. 16; and FIG. 20 is a bottom view of the tool shown in Fig. 16th

Detailed description of the preferred embodiment [0019] Referring firstly to Fig. 1, there is shown a first embodiment of a waterless urinal 10 according to the invention. The urinal 19 has an interior bowl surface 12 with an outlet opening 14. Fig. 1 also shows a first embodiment of a removable cartridge assembly 16 according to the invention. The cartridge assembly 16 is mounted within the opening 14 and connected to mains sewerage by pipes 18.Detailed Description of the Preferred Referring firstly to Fig. 1, there is a first of a waterless urinal 10 according to the invention. The urinal 19 has an interior bowl surface 12 with an outlet opening 14. FIG. 1 also shows a removable cartridge assembly 16 according to the invention. The cartridge assembly 16 is mounted within the opening 14 and connected to mains sewerage 18.

[0020] The cartridge assembly 16 is best shown in Figs. 2 to 7 and has a generally cylindrical plastic body 20. The body 20 has external threads 22 on one end and a distally diverging taper 24 on the other end. The taper 24 terminates in a flange 26 which is adapted, upon installation, to seal against the outlet opening 14 in the urinal’s interior surface 12. The cartridge assembly 16 is inserted through the outlet opening 14 from the urinal’s interior and is retained by tightening a nut 28 along the thread 22 until it engages with the lower edge 14a of the outlet opening 14.The cartridge assembly 16 is best shown in Figs. 2 to 7 and has a generally cylindrical plastic body 20 is an external threads on the other end. The taper 24 terminates in the flange 26 which is applied upon installation, in the urinal's interior surface. nut 28 along the thread 14 until the outlet opening 14.

[0021] A rubber one-way valve 30 is positioned within the body 20 by an external flange 34 thereon locating against an internal shoulder 36 on the interior of the body 20. The valve 30 is of the type previously described and has flexible walls 38 (see Fig. 7) which expand and separate to allow urine to pass downwardly therethrough and then automatically close to the position shown in Fig. 7 to prevent odour from passing upwardly therethrough.The rubber one-way valve 30 is located within the body. (see Fig. 7). 7 to prevent odor from passing upwardly therethrough.

[0022] The top of the valve 30 has four locating arms 40 which are adapted to snap engage with a plastic cup 42. The cup 42 is adapted to receive a scent or deodor ising block 44 therein. A shallowly curved, plastic cap 46 is resealably connected to the cup 42 by tabs 48 on the cup 42 which engage with corresponding openings 50 in the cap 46. The cap 46 can be removed from the cup 42 by pressing the tabs 48 inwardly away from the openings 50. The operation of the tabs 48 make the cartridge assembly 16 resistant to unauthorized disassembly (e.g. by vandals), as will be described in more detail below, making it suitable for public applications.The top of the valve 30 has four locating arms 40, which are adapted to a snap engagement with a plastic cup. The Shallow Curved Plastic Cap 46 is resealably connected to the cup 42 by tabs 48 The Cap 46 can be removed from the cup 42 by pressing the tabs 48 inwardly away from the openings 50. The purpose of the openings is to provide more detailed information.

[0023] The cap 46 is positioned so as to leave about a 9 mm high gap 52 between the bottom of the cap 46 and the top of the flange 26. In use, urine flows along the bowl surface 12 into the gap 52, through the cartridge assembly 16 and through the valve 30 to mains sewerage via the pipes 18. The gap 52 also allows pleasant odours from the scent block 44 to pass into the room in which the urinal 10 is installed.The cap 46 is positioned so as to leave a 9 mm high gap between the bottom and the top of the flange 26. In use, urine flows along the bowl surface 12 into the gap 52, through 18 the gap 52 also allows you to get the most out of the scent block 44 to the room in which the urinal 10 is installed.

[0024] The cartridge and urinal described above have several advantages. Firstly, the cartridge is very easy to install and use. It is also very easy to install, remove, or replace the scent block 44, and without requiring disassembly of the cartridge 16 from the urinal 10. Secondly, the mounting of the slightly convexly curved (almost flat) cap 46 only slightly protruding from the adjacent interior surface 12 of the urinal 10 provides an aesthetically pleasing, unobtrusive visual appearance to the cartridge assembly 16 and the urinal 10, as the cap appears to follow the contours of the bowl interior. This is particularly apparentwhen viewed from almost directly above, which is the point of view of most users of the urinal 10.The cartridge and urinal described above have several advantages. Firstly, the cartridge is very easy to install and use. It is also very easy to install, remove, or replace the cartridge. exterior interior surface 12 of the urinal 10 provides an aesthetically pleasing, unobtrusive visual appearance to the cartridge 16 and the urinal 10, as the cap appears to follow the contours of the bowl interior. The users of the urinal 10.

[0025] Figs. 16 to 20 show an embodiment of a cartridge assembly removal and installation tool 60 which does not form part of the present invention. The tool 60 has a handle 61, a first end 62, adapted for selective engagement with the cap 56, and a second end 64, adapted for selective engagement with the scent block 44.[0025] FIG. 16 to 20 show assembly and installation tool 60 which does not form part of the present invention. The tool 60 has a handle 61, a first end 62, adapted for selective engagement with the cap 56, adapted for selective engagement with the scent block 44.

[0026] The first end 62 of the tool 60 has a movable jaw 66 and a fixed jaw 68. The movable jaw 66 is connected to button 70 and, as best shown in Fig. 18, depression of the button 70 towards the tool body 61, as indicated by arrow 72, causes the movable jaw 66 to move away from the tool body 61, as indicated by arrow 74, to increase the distance between the jaws 66 and 68. The tool 60 also includes a spring 76 which biases the jaws 66, 68 towards the (minimum opening) position shown in Figs. 16 to 20 in the absence of pressure on the button 70.The movable jaw 66 is connected to the button 70 and, as best shown in FIG. 18, depression of the button 70, to the movable jaw 66 to move away from the tool; The tool 60 also includes a spring 76 which biases the jaws 66, 68 toward the minimum opening position in Figs. 16 to 20 in the absence of pressure on the button 70.

[0027] In use, a user depresses the button 70 to widen the gap between the jaws 66, 68. This allows the jaws 66, 68 to be passed over the top of the cap 46 and into the gap 42. When pressure on the button 70 is released, the jaws 66, 68 move inwardly and contact the tabs 48 and move the tabs 48 inwardly and away from engagement in the openings 50, which frees the cap 46 from engagement with the cup 42. The cap 46 is also gripped by the jaws 66, 68 and can then be lifted free of the cartridge assembly 16.In use, a user depresses the button 66, 68, 68, 68, and the gap 42. When pressure on the gap button 70 is released, the jaws 66, 68 move inwardly and contact the tabs 48, the frees the cap 46 The cap 46 is also gripped by the jaws 66, 68 and 68;

[0028] Asimilarproceduretothatdescribed abovecan also be used to grip and remove the cup 42 from the cartridge assembly 16.Asimilarproceduretothatdescribed abovecan also be used to grip and remove the cup 42 from the cartridge assembly 16.

[0029] A reverse of the above procedures can be used to reinstall a fresh cup 42 and scent block 44 and also reinstall the cap 46.A reverse of the above procedures can be used.

[0030] The second end 64 of the tool 60 includes an end formation 176 which is adapted to engage with the interior of the flange 34 associated with the one-way valve 30. The end formation 176 also includes a gripping part 78, which may be slid in the direction of double-headed arrow 80, relative to an internal formation 82.30 The End Formation 176 also includes a Gripping Part 78, which May in the direction of double-headed arrow 80, relative to an internal formation 82.

[0031] In use, the gripping part 78 is slid away from the first end 62. The end formation 176 is then pressed into engagementwith the one-way valve 30. Withdrawing the tool 60 away from the cartridge assembly 16 results in the removal of the valve 30 from the cartridge assembly 16. The gripping part 78 is then slid back towards the first end 62 which causes the internal formation 82 to abut the valve 30 and force it out of engagement with the end formation 176, for disposal.62. The end formation 176 is the one-way valve 30. Withdrawing the tool 60 away from the cartridge assembly 16 results in the removal of the valve 30 from the cartridge assembly 16. The gripping part 78 is the gutter of the cartridge.

[0032] A reverse of this procedure can be used to install a replacement one-way valve 30 into the cartridge assembly 16.A reverse of this procedure can be used in a cartridge assembly 16.

[0033] It should be noted that the tool 60 allows the cap 56, cup 42, scent block 44 and one-way valve 30 to be removed and/or replaced in the cartridge assembly 16 without requiring human contact with these, or any other, components of the cartridge assembly 16. This is advantageous from a hygiene perspective.It should be noted that the tool is a cap 56, a cup 42, a scent block 44 and a one-way valve. 16. This is an advantageous from a hygiene perspective.

[0034] Figs. 8 to 11 show a second embodiment of a removable cartridge assembly 16’ according to the invention. The cartridge assembly 16’ is similar to that shown in Figs. 1 to 7 and like reference numerals are used to denote like features with the first embodiment. Flowever, the cap 46 of the cartridge assembly 16’ is formed from Vitreous China and does not snap engage with the cup 42 like the first embodiment. Instead, the cap 46 merely sits on top of the cup 42 and is retained in the position shown in the drawings by its own mass. As a result, the cartridge assembly 16 is suited for home or other non-public applications.Figs. 8 to 11 show a removable cartridge assembly 16 'according to the invention. The cartridge assembly 16 'is similar to that shown in Figs. 1 to 7 and similar reference numbers are used to denote like the first. Flowever, the cap 46 of the cartridge assembly 16 'is formed from Vitreous 42 like the firstart. Instead, the cap 46 is simply the top of the cup 42 and is retained in the position. As a result, the cartridge assembly 16 is suited for home or other non-public applications.

[0035] Figs. 12 to 15 show a third embodiment of a removable cartridge assembly 16" according to the invention. The cartridge assembly 16" is similar to that shown in Figs. 1 to 7 and like reference numerals are used to denote like features with the first embodiment. The cartridge assembly 16" has a cap 46 which is releas-ably connected to the cup 42 by the tabs 48 which engage with corresponding openings 50 in the underside of the cap 46. As a result, and similar to the first embodiment of cartridge assembly 16, the cartridge assembly 16" also requires use of the tool 60 for removal of the cap 56 and access to the scent block 44 and is also therefore vandal resistant and thus suited for use in public applications.Figs. 12 to 15 show a third assembly of the cartridge assembly 16 "is similar to that shown in Figs. 1 to 7 and similar reference numbers are used to denote like the first. The cartridge assembly 16 "has the cap 46 which is releas-ably connected to the cup 42 by the openings 50 in the underside of the cap. 16, the cartridge assembly 16 is also required for use in public applications.

[0036] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the artthat the invention may be embodied in many other forms which are covered by the appended claims.[0003] The invention is not limited to the specific examples which are covered by the appended claims.

Claims 1. A removable cartridge assembly (16) for a waterless urinal, the cartridge assembly (16) comprising: a body (20); a cup (42) adapted to receive a scent block (44) therein; and a cap (46) adapted to releasably engage the cup, wherein, when the cap (46) is engaged with the cup (42), the scent block (44) is retained in the cup (42) and, when the cap (46) is disengaged from the cup (42), the scent block (44) is removable from within the cup (42), and thus from the cartridge assembly (16), the removable cartridge assembly (16) being characterized by the body (20) being adapted for sealing connection to an opening in the waterless urinal; and the cap (46) being located spaced apart from the body (20) by a gap (52) through which urine can enter the body. 2. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cup (42) has at least one tab (48) adapted to releasably engage at least one corresponding opening (50) in the cap. 3. The assembly as claimed in claim 2, where in the body (20) has an external thread (22) on one end for engaging a retaining nut (28). 4. The assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the other end of the body has a distally diverging taper (24) adapted to receive the cup (42) therein. 5. The assembly as claimed in claims 2, 3 or 4, wherein the interior of the body has a shoulder (36) adapted to engage with corresponding recess formed in a flexible one way valve (30). 6. The assembly as claimed in claim 5, where in the cup (42) is releasably connected to, and supported within the taper (24) by, the valve (30). 7. A waterless urinal comprising: a urinal bowl (10) having an interior surface (12) with an outlet opening (14) therein; and a removable cartridge assembly (16) as clamed in any one of the preceding claims, adapted to mount within the opening (14), wherein the cartridge assembly is mounted with the cap (46) substantially parallel to, and slightly proud of, the bowl surface (12) adjacent to the outlet opening (14). 8. The urinal as claimed in claim 7, wherein the cap (46) is positioned above the adjacent bowl surface (12) with a gap (52). 9. The assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cap (46) is positioned above the adjacent bowl surface (12) by approximately a 9mm gap (52). 10. The assembly as claimed in any one of claims 7, 8 or 9, wherein the cap (46) is slightly convex into the interior of the urinal bowl (10). 11. The assembly as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the removable cartridge assembly (16) has a scent block holder (42) therein. 12. The assembly as claimed in claim 11, wherein the cap (46) is releasably connected to the scent block holder (42).Claims 1. A removable cartridge assembly (16) comprising a body (20); the cup (42) adapted to receive a scent block (44) therein; and the cap (46) adapted to releasably engage the cup, when the cap (46) is engaged with the cup (42), the scent block (44) is retained in the cup (42) and, when the cap ( 46) is disengaged from the cup (42), the scent block (44) is removable from within the cup (42), and is from the cartridge assembly (16) being tagged by the body ( 20) being adapted for sealing in the waterless urinal; and the cap (46) being located spaced apart from the body (20) by a gap (52) through which urine can enter the body. 2. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, where the cup (42) has been one of the least (50) in the cap. 3. The assembly as claimed in claim 2, where the external thread (22) is one end for engaging a retaining nut (28). 4. The assembly as claimed in claim 3, diverging taper (24) adapted to receive the cup (42) therein. 5. The assembly as claimed in claims 2, 3 or 4, (30). 6. The assembly as claimed in claim 5, (42) is releasably connected to the taper (24) by, the valve (30). 7. The waterless urinal set: a urinal bowl (10) having an surface surface (12) with an outlet opening (14) therein; and a removable cartridge assembly (16) bowl surface (12) addcent to the outlet opening (14). 8. The urinal as claimed in claim 7, is the cap (46) with a gap (52). 9. The assembly as claimed in claim 8, the cap (46) is positioned above the adjacent bowl surface (12) by approximately a 9mm gap (52). 10. The assembly as claimed in one of claims 7, 8 or 9, is the cap (46) is slightly convex to the interior of the urinal bowl (10). 11. The assembly of claimed in any one of claims 8 to 10 is the scent block holder (42) therein. 12. The assembly (claimed in claim 11), which is the cap (46), is releasably connected to the scent block holder (42).

Patentansprüche 1. Herausnehmbare Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) für ein wasserloses Urinal, wobei die Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) Folgendes umfasst: einen Korpus (20), einen Becher (42), der dafür eingerichtet ist, einen Duftblock (44) in demselben aufzunehmen, und eine Kappe (46), die dafür eingerichtet ist, den Becher lösbar in Eingriff zu nehmen, wobei, wenndie Kappe(46) mit dem Becher(42) in Eingriff gebracht ist, der Duftblock (44) in dem Becher (42) zurückgehalten wird, und wenn die Kappe (46) von dem Becher (42) ausgerückt ist, der Duftblock (44) aus dem Inneren des Bechers (42) und folglich aus der Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) herausgenommen werden kann, wobei die herausnehmbare Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass der Korpus (20) für eine abdichtende Verbindung mit einer Öffnung in dem wasserlosen Urinal eingerichtet ist und die Kappe (46) durch einen Spalt (52), durch den Urin in den Korpus eintreten kann, mit Abstand entfernt von dem Korpus (20) angeordnet ist. 2. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Becher (42) wenigstens eine Lasche (48) hat, die dafür eingerichtet ist, wenigstens eine entsprechende Öffnung (50) in der Kappe lösbar in Eingriff zu nehmen. 3. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 2, wobei der Korpus (20) an einem Ende ein Außengewinde (22) hat, um eine Haltemutter (28) in Eingriff zu nehmen. 4. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 3, wobei das andere Ende des Korpus einen in distaler Richtung auseinandergehenden Konus (24) hat, der dafür eingerichtet ist, den Becher (42) in demselben aufzunehmen. 5. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 2, 3 oder 4, wobei das Innere des Korpus einen Absatz (36) hat, der dafür eingerichtet ist, mit einer entsprechenden Aussparung ineinanderzugreifen, die in einem flexiblen Einwegventil (30) geformt ist. 6. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 5, wobei der Becher (42) mit dem Ventil (30) lösbar verbunden ist und innerhalb des Konus (24) durch das Ventil (30) getragen wird. 7. Wasserloses Urinal, das Folgendes umfasst: eine Urinalschale (10), die eine Innenfläche (12) mit einer Auslassöffnung (14) in derselben hat, und eine herausnehmbare Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, die dafür eingerichtet ist, innerhalb der Öffnung (14) angebracht zu werden, wobei die Kartuschenbaugruppe mit der Kappe (46) im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Schalenfläche (12) und geringfügig aus derselben hervorstehend angrenzend an die Auslassöffnung (14) angebracht ist. 8. Urinal nach Anspruch 7, wobei die Kappe (46) mit einem Spalt (52) oberhalb der angrenzenden Schalenfläche (12) angeordnet ist. 9. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 8, wobei die Kappe (46) um einen Spalt (52) von etwa 9 mm oberhalb der angrenzenden Schalenfläche (12) angeordnet ist. 10. Baugruppe nach einem der Ansprüche 7, 8 oder 9, wobei die Kappe (46) in das Innere der Urinalschale (10) hinein geringfügig konvex ist. 11. Baugruppe nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, wobei die herausnehmbare Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) einen Duftblockhalter (42) in derselben hat. 12. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 11, wobei die Kappe (46) lösbar mit dem Duftblockhalter (42) verbunden ist.Patentansprüche 1. Herausnehmbare Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) Fischenden Umbrasse (16) Folgendes umfasst: Eisen Corpus (20), Bovine Becher (42), der dafür eingerichtet ist, Duftblock (44) in demsel amenu, und eine Caps (46), die dafür eingerichtet ist, den Becher lösbar in Eingriff zu nehmen, Wobei, Wenndie Kappe (46) with dem Becher (42) in Eingriff gebracht, der Duftblock (44) in dem Becher (42) zurückgehalten wird, and wenn die capsule (46) from dem Becher (42) ausgerück, der Duftblock (44) aus dem Inneren des Bechers (42) und folglich aus der Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) whey genome werden, wobei die herausnehmbare Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass der Korpus (20) für eine abdichtende Verbindung mit einer Öffnung in dem wasserlosen (46) durch einen Spalt (52), durch den Urin in den Korpus et al. 20) angeordnet ist. 2. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Becher (42) wenigstens eine Lasche (48), die dafür eingerichtet ist, wenigstens eine entsprechende Öffnung (50) in der Kappe lösbar in Eingriff zu nehmen. 3. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 2, wobei der Corpus (20) an einem Ende ein Außengewinde (22) hat eine Haltemutter (28) in Eingriff zu nehmen. 4. The Baugruppe nach Anspruch 3, in the case of the Richtung auseinandergehenden Konus (24), in the case of dermel eingerichtet, den Becher (42) in demselben aufzunehmen. 5. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 2, 3 or 4, Absatz (36) of the Innere des Korpus eine, which is a fungus ineinanderzugreifen, die in einem flexiblen Einwegventil (30) geformt. 6. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 5, wobei der Becher (42), which is described by Ventil (30) lusbar verbunden ist und innerhalb des Konus (24) durch das Ventil (30) getragen wird. 7. Wasserloses Urinal, das Folgendes umfasst: Eine Urinalschale (10), die eine Innenfläche (12) mit einer Aufschlung (14). der Offnung (14) angebracht zu werden, wobei die Kartuschenbaugruppe mit der Kappe (46) im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Schalenfläche (12) and gering sigen derselben hervorstehend angrenzend an die Auslassöffnung (14) angebracht ist. 8. Urinal nach Anspruch 7, wobei die Capsules (46) mit einem Spalt (52) oberhalb der angrenzenden Schalenfläche (12) angeordnet. 9. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 8, wobei die Kappe (46) um e spal (52) von etwa 9 mm oberhalb der angrenzenden Schalenfläche (12) angeordnet. 10. Baugruppe nach einem der Ansprüche 7, 8 or 9, wobei die Capsule (46) in das Innere der Urinalschale (10) to a geringfig convex. 11. Baugruppe nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, wobei die herausnehmbare Kartuschenbaugruppe (16) euf Duftblockhalter (42) acts in dersel. 12. Baugruppe nach Anspruch 11, wobei die Kappe (46) verbunden ist dem Duftblockhalter (42).

Revendications 1. Ensemble de cartouche amovible (16) pour un urinoir sans eau, l’ensemble de cartouche (16) comprenant: un corps (20); un godet (42) adapté pour recevoir un bloc de parfum (44) à l’intérieur de celle-ci; et un capuchon (46) adapté pourse mettre en prise de manière amovible avec le godet, dans lequel le bloc de parfum (44) est retenu dans le godet (42), lorsque le capuchon (46) est en prise avec le godet (42), et le bloc de parfum (44) peut, lorsque le capuchon (46) est dégagé du godet (42), être retiré de l’intérieur du godet (42) et, ainsi, de l’ensemble de cartouche (16), l’ensemble de cartouche amovible (16) étant caractérisé par le fait que le corps (20) est adapté pour permettre une liaison étanche avec une ouverture dans l’urinoir sans eau; et le capuchon (46) présente par rapport au corps (20) un espacement (52) à travers lequel l’urine peut entrer dans le corps. 2. Ensemble selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le godet (42) a au moins une patte (48) adaptée pour se mettre en prise de manière détachable avec au moins une ouverture (50) correspondante dans le capuchon. 3. Ensemble selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le corps (20) présente un filetage extérieur (22) sur une extrémité pour se mettre en prise avec un écrou de retenue (28). 4. Ensemble selon la revendication 3, dans lequel l’autre extrémité du corps présente un biseau (24) s’écartant dans la direction distale, adapté pour recevoir le godet (42) à l’intérieur de celui-ci. 5. Ensemble selon les revendications 2, 3 ou 4, dans lequel l’intérieur du corps comporte un épaulement (36) adapté pour se mettre en prise avec un creux correspondant formé dans une soupape unidirectionnelle (30) flexible. 6. Ensemble selon la revendication 5, dans lequel le godet (42) est relié de manière détachable à la soupape (30) et supporté à l’intérieur du biseau (24) par la soupape (30). 7. Urinoir sans eau comprenant: une cuvette (10) d’urinoir ayant une surface intérieure (12) pourvue d’une ouverture de sortie (14) dans celle-ci; et un ensemble de cartouche amovible (16) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes, adapté pour être monté à l’intérieur de l’ouverture (14), l’ensemble de cartouche étant monté avec le capuchon (46) essentiellement parallèle à la surface (12) de la cuvette adjacente à l’ouverture de sortie (14) et saillant légèrement par rapport à cette surface. 8. Urinoir selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le capuchon (46) est positionné au-dessus de la surface (12) adjacente de la cuvette, avec un espacement (52). 9. Ensemble selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le capuchon (46) est positionné au-dessus de la surface (12) adjacente de la cuvette, avec un espacement (52) d’environ 9 mm. 10. Ensemble selon l’une quelconque des revendications 7, 8 ou 9, dans lequel le capuchon (46) est légèrement convexe vers l’intérieurde la cuvette (10) d’urinoir. 11. Ensemble selon l’une quelconque des revendications 8 à 10, dans lequel l’ensemble de cartouche amovible (16) comporte, à l’intérieur, un support (42) de bloc de parfum. 12. Ensemble selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le capuchon (46) est relié de manière détachable au support (42) de bloc de parfum.Revendications 1. Ensemble de cartouche amovible (16) pour and urinoir sans eau, l'ensemble de cartouche (16) comprenant: un corps (20); and godet (42) adapté pour recevoir and bloc de parfum (44) à l'intérieur de celle-ci; et de capuchon (46) adapté pourse mettre en prise de manière amovible avec le godet, dans lequel le bloc de parfum (44) est retenu dans le godet (42), lorsque le capuchon (46) est en prise avec le godet (42) (42) et le bloc de parfum (44), dorsagé du godet (42), être retiré de l'intérieur du godet (42) et, ainsi, de l'ensemble de cartouche (16) , l'ensemble de cartouche amovible (16) food caractérisé le le fait que le corps (20) est adapté pour permettre une liaison étanche avec une ouverture dans l'urinoir sans eau; et le capuchon (46) and espacement (52) à travers lequel l'urine peut entrer dans le corps. 2. Ensemble selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le godet (42) au moins une patte (48) adaptée pour se mettre en prise de manière détachable avec au moins une ouverture (50) correspondante dans le capuchon. 3. Ensemble selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le corps (20) présente and filetage extérieur (22) sur une extrémité pour se mettre en prise avec un écrou de retenue (28). 4. Ensemble selon la revendication 3, dans lequel l'autre extrémité du corps présente and biseau (24) s'écartant dans la direction distale, adapté pour recevoir le godet (42) à l'intérieur de celui-ci. 5. Ensemble selon les revendications 2, 3 ou 4, dans lequel l'intérieur du corps comporte un épaulement (36) adapté pour se mettre en prise avec un creux correspondant formé dans une soupape unidirectionnelle (30) flexible. 6. Ensemble selon la revendication 5, dans lequel le godet (42) and relaé de meère détachable à la soupape (30) et la l'intérieur du biseau (24) par la soupape (30). 7. Urinoir sans eau comprenant: une cuvette (10) d'urinoir ayant une surface intérieure (12) pourvue d’une ouverture de sortie (14) dans celle-ci; et un enembemble de cartouche amovible (16) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes (14), l'ensemble de cartouche à monté avec le capuchon (46) essentiellement parallèle à la surface (12) de la cuvette adjacente à l'ouverture de sortie (14) et saillant oroèrement par rapport à cette surface. 8. Urinoir selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le capuchon (46) estcné de au dessus de la surface (12) adjacent to the cuvette, avec and espacement (52). 9. Ensemble selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le capuchon (46), dc déenviron 9 mm. 10. Ensemble of the invention, 8 ou 9, dans lequel le capuchon (46) et al. 11. The ensemble is a quelconque des revendications 8 à 10, dans lequel l'ensemble de cartouche amovible (16) comporte, à l'intérieur, and support (42) de bloc de parfum. 12. Ensemble selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le capuchon (46) est relié de manière détachable au support (42) de bloc de parfum.

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SZABADALMI IGEiNYFOMTÖk L EMvoMthstdbe#t wæifc (lé) vto«lk«.li viseMèhe», s'b^éUwôàïi (IS) tariabnaz: •csäci (20); csészéi (42), amely úgy van kmlakkva. hogy befogadja az llkn blokké; (44); «s sapkái (44), amely oláham k..:f\.soia;b;m van a esészévéi, ahol. ha a sapka (44) össze vas; kapcsolva a csészével. (42), ;tz blatblokk (44) vissza. van tátivá a csészöben (42) ás ha a sapka (44) ki vas; húzva a.,·; csészéből (42). az niatbkíkk (44) einrvobíbak· a csészéből (42), ás így a betét mszcállhasbol (!4), a;;; cbávoilthate· betét összeáliíiás (14) azzm vas jellemezve, hogy a test (2Ô) íömltő kapcsolatra vas kialakítva, a vízmentes vizekie nyilasához; ás &amp; sapka (44) a testtől (20} egy sösnyl (S3) távolságban vast áthelyezve, amelyen kérésztől a vizelet be kid lepra a testbe.PATIENT PRINCIPLES L EMvoMthstdbe # t wæifc vl. «P« .li viseMèhe, s'b ^ éUwôàïi (IS) tariabnaz: • czech (20); cups (42), which are soaked. to receive the block; (44); 'S caps (44), which are ola ..: f. when the cap (44) is ironed; connected to the cup. (42); tz blat block (44). there is a gap in the cup (42) and the cap (44) is iron; pulling a., ·; from a cup (42). the niabkík (44) binoculars · from the cup (42), and hence the insert from the base (4), a ;;; cbávoilthate · insertion (14) of azal, characterized in that the body (2Ô) is formed by an elastic connection of iron to the anvil of the water-free water; and &amp; a cap (44) is moved from the body (20) at a distance (S3) at a distance from which the urine is drawn from the buccal into the body. 2. Az 1. igénypont; szerinti összeállítás , aboi a csészéitek (42) vak legalább egy file (48), amely égy van kialakítva, hogy okíhátban kapesolónjon legalább egy nmgtelelö nyíláshoz (5(5) a sapldbaa. 3. A 2. igénypont saetinii összeállítás , tűrni a testnek (20) van külső menete (22) egyik végett kapcsolódásra onto anyához (24). 4. A 3, Igénypont szerinti összeállítás, almi á test másik végének disztáíls irányban széttartó ka;; a a (24) van, amely úgy est· knnakitva, begy heibgadja a csészét (42) abban. 5.  2. 3, vagy 4, igénypont szerinti összeállítás , aboi a test belsőiének vas ugrása (34), amely agy van kiaiaidiva, hogy kapcsotóiljon a nmgtetelö zovátkávah amely egy rugalmas ezt a ta s szelepben van ki,alakítva (30?.2. The method of claim 1; the assembly (42) is blind at least one file (48) which is configured to encapsulate an occlusion in at least one nozzle opening (5 (5)). 20) has an external thread (22) for engaging one end on the nut (24) 4. The assembly according to claim 3, the other end of the apple body is distal in the distal direction; heibgadja the cup (42) in. 5.  2. The assembly according to claim 3 or 4, the iron jump (34) of the inner body of the body, which is a kiaidian to engage the annealing cavity which is flexible in the valve and the valve. is out of shape (30 ?. 4, Az 3. igénypoíít szerinti összeállítás , ahol a csészében (42) oldhatom; kapcsöloötk a szelephez (30) és a kgp (24 ; belsőiében a szelep (30) által van tartva.4, the assembly according to claim 3, wherein the cup (42) can be dissolved; the clamp is held by the valve (30) and kgp (24; inside the valve (30)). 7, A vízmentes vizekie tartalmaz? vizelde tálat (10), atnetynek vast belső felülete (12) khrseneh nyílással (14) abban; és az előző igénypontok bármelyike szerinti eltávolítható bétől: összeáühási i 14; a?ociy ágy van kialakítva, hogy a nyíláson (14) belül legyen kialakítva, aboi a betét összeállítás a sapkával (44) lényegében, párlnzsamos a tálíélúleikl (12) pártbizsmosan és abból némileg ktáiléan a Iblnenb nyílással (14) szontszétlosan van elhelyezve. 8, A 7, igénypont szőritől összeállítás, almi a sapka (46) a szomszédos tál leiüléi 112) iéivt; egy msn vire (52) vat; elbelyezve. 0. A. 8, igénypont szerint; összeállítás, vhol a sapka (44) a voms/céms tál lelblel (12) Ibiét; egy mintegy 0 ram résnyim (52) van elhelyezve. 10, A 7. 8. Ví'.gy 0. igénypontok szerinti összeállítás, alsói a sapka (46) enyhén konvex a vizelde tál (10) belsejében. J·. A 8-H?. ssëxyposXok Sx-nxelyAi :«<.τί·χ; dssxaéiîxàs, sho! ai: ôiàAxàiihaXi fe*SÀ ôaxaeâdÀhiïsk '(\ &amp;} Vsû kk2bk4;k tarifa '{42) abaan.7, Does it contain water-free water? a urinal bowl (10), an inner surface (12) of the atrium with an opening (14) therein; and a removable belly according to any one of the preceding claims: a folding joint 14; the ociy bed is configured to be formed within the opening (14), the insert assembly with the cap (44) is substantially flattened in the half body of the tray holder (12), and is somewhat loosely tapered with the Iblnenb opening (14). 8, assembly of claim 7, almighty cap (46) of the adjacent bowl 112); a msn string (52); elbelyezve. A according to claim A.A.8; where the cap (44) is the voms / guild bowl (12) Ibi; a gap of about 0 ram (52) is provided. The assembly according to claims 7 to 8, the lower cap (46) being slightly convex within the urinal bowl (10). · J. The 8-H ?. ssëxyposXok Sx-nxelyAi: «<. τί · χ; dssxaéiîxàs, sho! ai: ôiàAxàiihaXi fe * ÀaxaxâdÀhiïsk '(&amp; Vsû kk2bk4; k TARA' {42) abaan. 12. Aïî. iscnyi'h';;·; sssmöíi éssseállitás, .,2x2 a sapka (46) oidhaiè&amp;s kapcsolva vao as ùiasblokk tsrióiiO;; (42 s.12. Yes. iscnyi'h ';; ·; sssmöíi, and,, 2x2 in the cap (46) oidhaiè &amp; s in the wo rk of the tsrióiiO; (42s.
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