US20240229441A9 - Urinal screens - Google Patents
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Abstract
A urinal assembly having a frame and a plurality of posts or posts extending from the frame. The frame can include a plurality of openings. The openings can be defined by a plurality of sides and corners. The posts can extend from the corners and/or from the sides of the openings. In some embodiments, posts extend from a first face and a second face of the frame.
Description
- Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claims is identified in the Application Data Sheet as filed with the present application are hereby incorporated by reference under 37 CFR 1.57.
- Certain embodiments discussed herein relate to restroom screens and mats, and, more particularly, the present inventions relate to restroom urinal screens and mats.
- Urinal screens are widely used as air fresheners and to prevent debris from being flushed down a urinal drain. In some cases, a fragrance is provided with the screens to help sanitize and freshen the air in and around the urinal.
- A urinal screen can include a frame. In some embodiments, the frame has a first face and a second face opposite the first face. The frame can include a plurality of openings extending through the first face and the second face. In some cases, the screen includes a plurality of first posts extending from the first face of the frame. The screen can include a plurality of second posts extending from the second face of the frame.
- According to some variants, the portion of the frame defining each of the openings has a polygonal perimeter structure. In some embodiments, each perimeter structure defining an opening has a plurality of braces and corners. In some cases, a plurality of the braces and corners are shared between two or more openings. In some embodiments, the braces and corners form a tessellation. According to some variants, each of plurality of first posts extends from the portion of the frame defining a corner of a perimeter structure forming one or more of the plurality of openings. In some cases, each of plurality of second posts extends from a midpoint of a brace of a portion of the frame defining a perimeter structure forming one or more of the plurality of openings. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of second posts extends from each of the braces of the perimeter structure defining the openings. In some cases, at least one of the plurality of first posts extends from each of the corners of the perimeter structure defining the openings. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of second posts extends from each of the braces of the perimeter structure defining the openings and at least one of the plurality of first posts extends from each of the corners of the perimeter structure defining the openings. According to some variants, at least one of the plurality of second posts extends from a brace or corner of the portion of the perimeter structure defining each opening. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of first posts extends from a brace of the perimeter structure defining each opening or corner of the perimeter structure defining each opening. In some cases, each of the plurality of first posts is substantially identical to one or more of the plurality of second posts.
- According to some variants, a thickness of the frame in a direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame is less than one fourth of an overall thickness of the urinal screen in the direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame. In some cases, a thickness of the frame in a direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame is less than one eighth of an overall thickness of the urinal screen in the direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame. In some embodiments, when the urinal screen is set upon a surface such that the first or second face of the frame is oriented toward the surface, the frame is positioned away from the surface by at least one third of a thickness of the urinal screen as measured perpendicular to the first face of the frame. In some cases, the plurality of openings occupy at least three fourths of a surface area of the frame as measured parallel to the first face (e.g., the first plane) of the frame. In some embodiments, the perimeter structures defining the plurality of openings occupy less than one fifth of a surface area of the frame as measured parallel to the first face (e.g., the first plane) of the frame.
- According to some variants, a urinal screen includes a frame. The frame can have: a first face; a second face opposite the first face; and a plurality of openings extending through the frame between the first face and the second face. The urinal screen can include a plurality of first posts extending from the first face of the frame. In some embodiments, the urinal screen includes a plurality of second posts extending from the second face of the frame. In some embodiments, a plurality of ends of the plurality of second posts form a base upon which the urinal screen rests when the plurality of first posts point away from a surface upon which the urinal screen is set. In some embodiments, at least half of the plurality of first posts are a same size and shape as at least half of the plurality of second posts.
- In some configurations, each of the openings is defined by a polygonal perimeter structure.
- In some configurations, each opening is defined by a perimeter structure having plurality of braces and corners.
- In some configurations, each of plurality of first posts extends from a corner of a perimeter structure of one or more of the plurality of openings.
- In some configurations, each of plurality of second posts extends from a midpoint of a brace of a perimeter structure of one or more of the plurality of openings.
- In some configurations, at least one of the plurality of second posts extends from each of the braces of the perimeter structure defining the openings.
- In some configurations, at least one of the plurality of first posts extends from each of the corners of the perimeter structure defining the openings.
- In some configurations, at least one of the plurality of second posts extends from each of the braces of the openings. In some configurations, at least one of the plurality of first posts extends from each of the corners of the perimeter structure defining the openings.
- In some configurations, at least one of the plurality of second posts extends from a brace or corner of the perimeter structure defining each opening.
- In some configurations, at least one of the plurality of first posts extends from a brace or corner of the perimeter structure defining each opening.
- In some configurations, a thickness of the frame in a direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame is less than one eighth of an overall thickness of the urinal screen in the direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame.
- In some configurations, when the urinal screen is set upon a surface such that the first or second face of the frame is oriented toward the surface, the frame is positioned away from the surface by at least one third of a thickness of the urinal screen as measured perpendicular to the first face of the frame.
- According to some variants, a urinal screen includes a frame. The frame can have: a first face; a second face opposite the first face; and a plurality of openings extending through the frame between the first face and the second face. In some embodiments, the urinal screen includes a plurality of first posts extending from the first face of the frame. The urinal screen can include a plurality of second posts extending from the second face of the frame. In some embodiments, the plurality of openings occupy at least half of a surface area of the frame as observed perpendicular to the first face of the frame when the frame is set on a flat surface. In some case, the plurality of openings occupy at least 75% of the surface area of the frame as observed perpendicular to the first face of the frame when the frame is set on a flat surface.
- In some configurations, each of the plurality of first posts is substantially identical to one or more of the plurality of second posts.
- In some configurations, the perimeter structures of the plurality of openings occupy less than one fifth of a surface area of the frame as measured parallel to a first plane face of the frame, wherein the first plane face of the frame is a plane passing through the frame when the frame is set on a flat horizontal surface.
- According to some variants, a urinal screen includes a frame. The frame can include: a first face; a second face opposite the first face; and a plurality of interconnected cells, each cell having a polygonal shape with a plurality of sides and corners. In some embodiments, the urinal screen includes a plurality of first posts extending from away from the first face, each of the plurality of first posts connected to a side or corner of the plurality of interconnected cells. In some embodiments, the urinal screen include a plurality of second posts extending away from the second face of the frame, each of the plurality of second posts connected to a side or corner of the plurality of interconnected cells. In some cases each of the interconnected cells shares at least one side and at least one corner with another interconnected cell.
- In some configurations, the plurality of interconnected cells form a tessellation.
- In some configurations, a thickness of the frame in a direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame is less than one fourth of an overall thickness of the urinal screen in the direction perpendicular to the first face of the frame.
- The present inventions are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters reference like elements, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a urinal screen; -
FIG. 2 is a top view of the urinal screen ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a front view of the urinal screen ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a close up top view of the urinal screen ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a close up top view of another embodiment of a urinal screen; and -
FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of a post extending from a frame of a urinal screen at a non-perpendicular angle. - An embodiment of a
urinal screen 10 is illustrated inFIGS. 1-2 . Theurinal screen 10 can be sized and shaped to fit into a urinal, toilet, or other bathroom appliance. As illustrated, theurinal screen 10 can include aframe 14. Theframe 14 can be sized and shaped to fit over all or a portion of a drain of a toilet or urinal. Theframe 14 can define a plurality ofopenings 18 through a thickness of theframe 14. In some embodiments, theurinal screen 10 includes a plurality of posts orstructural supports 22 extending from one or more surfaces of theframe 14. - In some embodiments, the
screen 10 has a polygonal, elliptical, circular, or other overall shape. For example, as illustrated inFIG. 2 , thescreen 10 can have a generally hexagonal shape, though many other shapes are contemplated (e.g., rectangles, pentagons, triangles, circles, or some combination thereof). In some embodiments, thescreen 10 is shaped to fit a particular urinal or toilet. - The
frame 14 and/orposts 22 can be constructed from a polymeric or solid material. For example, theframe 14 and/orposts 22 can be constructed using a 3D printer. In some cases, additives are added to the material of theframe 14 and/or posts 22. Additives can include, for example, bacteria and/or odor neutralizers, silver ions, and other additives or combinations of additives. One method of manufacturing an embodiment of theurinal screen 10 can include providing plastic or EVA material, which may have a melting point of not greater than 250° F., loading the plastic or EVA with at least 15% to about 75% by weight of fragrance material to produce a fragranced plastic or EVA, loading the fragrance at a stage conducted at temperatures such that the fragranced plastic or EVA is from at least 15% by weight fragrance upon completion of the loading stage, and molding the fragranced plastic or EVA into a urinal screen, sized and shaped to be disposed in a urinal, formingopenings 18 in theframe 14, and formingposts 22 extending from theframe 14. - The
openings 18 can have various shapes, including, but not limited to, polygons (e.g., triangles, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons, etc.), ellipses, and/or some combination thereof. In some embodiments, each of theopenings 18 has a substantially identical shape. In some embodiments, one or more of theopenings 18 has a different shape from one or more of the other openings. - The
openings 18 can occupy a large percentage of the overall surface area of theframe 14 as viewed inFIG. 2 . For example, theopenings 18 can occupy more than ⅛, more than 2/9, more than ⅓, more than ¼, more than ⅜, more than ½, more than ⅝, more than ⅔, and/or more than ¾ of the overall surface area of theframe 14 as viewed inFIG. 2 . Utilizing a large number ofopenings 18 can reduce the overall weight of theurinal screen 10. - A top surface (e.g., the first surface 26) of the
frame 14 can lie on a first plane when theurinal screen 10 is set on a flat surface. In some cases, a bottom surface (e.g., the second surface 30) of theframe 14 can lie on a second plane when the urinal screen is set on a flat surface. In some embodiments, a maximum cross-sectional area of the frame 14 (e.g., the area not occupied by openings 18), as measured on a frame plane through the frame and parallel to the first and/or second planes is less than ½, less than ¼, less than ⅕, less than ⅙, less than 1/7, less than ⅛, less than 1/9, less than 1/10, less than 1/12, less than 1/15, and/or less than 1/20 of the area defined by the outer perimeter of the frame as measured in the plane. Many variations are possible. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , one or more of the openings 18 (e.g., cells) can have a perimeter which includes a plurality of sides (e.g., braces) 42 andcorners 46. In some cases, all or a portion of theframe 14 forms a tessellation ofopenings 18 wherein a plurality of thesides 42 of theopenings 18 are shared between two ormore openings 18. In some embodiments, each of theopenings 18 shares at least one side and at least one corner with another opening. - In some cases, the
sides 42 and/orcorners 46 of theopenings 18 have contoured (e.g., convex) upper and/or lower surfaces. The contoured surfaces of thesides 42 andcorners 46 can deflect fluid (e.g., urine) to reduce splash in the urinal, toilet, or other environment in which theurinal screen 10 is installed. - In some embodiments, as illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , portions of theframe 14 include one or more solid or closed portions between or surrounding theopenings 18. For example, theframe 14 can include one or moresolid cells 19 positioned between and/or adjacent theopenings 18 of theframe 14. Thesolid cells 19 can provide a surface area on which various letters, numbers, symbols, trademarks, and/or other visual features may be placed. For example, advertisements, installation instructions, date features, expiration dates, and/or other features may be included on thesolid cells 19. In some embodiments, theframe 14 includes one or more intermediatesolid cells 20 and/or largesolid cells 15 for placement of larger/more complex visual features. For example, the intermediatesolid cells 20 can occupy an area greater than or equal to 2, 3, 4, 5, and/or 6openings 18. In some embodiments, the largesolid cell 15 can occupy an area greater than or equal to 10openings 18. Many variations are possible. In some embodiments, the one or more solid or closed portions facilitate easier removal of thescreen 10 from a mold. In some cases, utilizing solid portions increases an amount of fragrance that can be embedded, coated, injected, or otherwise associated with thescreen 10. - In some embodiments, the
posts 22 extend from thecorners 46 of theframe forming openings 18.FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of ascreen 10′ wherein theposts 22′ extend from thesides 42′ (e.g., the midpoints of thesides 42′) of the portions of the frame forming theopenings 18′ of theframe 14′. In some embodiments, posts 22 extend from both the portions of the fame forming thecorners 46 and the portions of the frame forming thesides 42 or from some combination thereof. In some embodiments, posts 22 extend from the portions of the frame forming thecorners 46 of theopenings 18 on one side of the frame 14 (e.g., thefirst side 26, as shown inFIG. 5 ) and from the portions of the frame forming thesides 42 of theopenings 18 on the other side of the frame 14 (e.g., the second side 30). - As illustrated in
FIG. 5 , theposts 22 can extend from afirst surface 26 of theframe 14. In some embodiments, posts 22 extend from both thefirst surface 26 of theframe 14 and asecond surface 30 of theframe 14. For example, a first plurality ofposts 22 a can extend from thefirst surface 26 of theframe 14 and a second plurality ofposts 22 b can extend from thesecond surface 30 of theframe 14. Each of the posts in the first plurality ofposts 22 a can be substantially identical to the each of the posts in the second plurality ofposts 22 b. For example, each of the posts can have the same height, width and/or overall shape. - In some embodiments, at least half, at least ¾, at least ⅕, at least ⅔, at least ⅓, at least 9/10, at least ⅘ and/or at least 1/10 of the first plurality of
posts 22 a have a same size and shape as at least half, at least ¾, at least ⅕, at least ⅔, at least ⅓, at least 9/10, at least ⅘ and/or at least 1/10 of the second plurality ofposts 22 b. In some embodiments, one or more of the posts in the first plurality ofposts 22 a has a different shape and/or height than one or more of the posts in the second plurality ofposts 22 b. In some embodiments, the first plurality ofposts 22 a and/or the second plurality ofposts 22 b have a plurality of heights. For example, a percentage (e.g., 25%, 50%, 75% or some other percentage) of theposts 22 can be shorter than the remaining posts as measured from the first orsecond surfaces frame 14. In some embodiments, at least ⅘, at least ⅗, at least ½, and/or at least ¼ of theposts 22 have a height differing from the remaining posts 22. In some embodiments, one or more of theposts 22 is at least ⅕, at least 1/10, at least ⅛, at least ¼, and/or at least ⅓ shorter than one or more of the other posts 22. In some cases, each post is at least ⅕ shorter, at least 1/10 shorter, at least ⅛ shorter, at least ¼ shorter, at least ⅓ shorter, at least ½ taller, at least ¼ taller, at least ⅛ taller, at least 1/10 taller, and/or at least 1/16 taller than at least one of the 3closest posts 22, at least one of the 5closest posts 22, at least one of the 7closest posts 22, at least one of the 9closest posts 22, at least one of the 10closest posts 22, at least one of the 12closest posts 22, and/or at least one of the 15closest posts 22. In some embodiments, shortening a percentage of theposts 22 can reduce the likelihood that debris is caught in theurinal screen 10. Theposts 22 can extend perpendicularly from the frame 14 (e.g., from the first orsecond surfaces posts 22 extends from theframe 14 at a non-perpendicular angle (for example, non-perpendicular angle A ofFIG. 6 ). - The
frame 14 can have a generally planar or flat shape. In some embodiments, theframe 14 is curved or otherwise shaped in non-planar fashion. For example, theframe 14 can be molded in a non-planar shape to match the contours of a urinal or toilet. - The
frame 14 can have a frame thickness 34 (e.g., a distance between the first andsecond surfaces frame thickness 34 can be uniform across theentire frame 14 or can vary in certain portions of theframe 14. Anoverall thickness 38 of theurinal screen 10 can be measured from a tip of thetallest post 22 extending from thefirst surface 26 of theframe 14 to a tip of thetallest post 22 extending from thesecond surface 30 of thefame 14 as measured perpendicularly from the first andsecond surfaces frame 14 is not planar/flat, theoverall thickness 38 of theurinal screen 10 can be determined via the tips of theposts 22 as measured perpendicularly to a tangent plane of thefirst surface 26 of theframe 14 at a point on theframe 14 where thethicknesses - In some embodiments, the
frame thickness 34 at a given position on theframe 14 is less than or equal to approximately ½ of theoverall screen thickness 38 as measured perpendicularly to thefirst surface 26 of theframe 14 at the given position. In some embodiments, theframe thickness 34 is less than or equal to ⅔, less than or equal to ⅝, less than or equal to ⅜, less than or equal to ⅓, less than or equal to ¼, less than or equal to 2/9, less than or equal to ⅛, less than or equal to 1/10, less than or equal to 1/16, and/or less than or equal to 1/32 of theoverall screen thickness 38. Use of athin frame 14 can reduce the overall weight of theurinal screen 10. - In some embodiments, the
urinal screen 10 is configured such that a plurality ofposts 22 space theframe 14 from the installation surface of a urinal or other fixture onto which theurinal screen 10 is installed. Theposts 22 space theframe 14 from the installation surface independent from the orientation of theurinal screen 10. For example, the second plurality ofposts 22 b can form a base of theurinal screen 10 and can space theframe 14 from the installation surface when thescreen 10 is installed with thesecond surface 30 of theframe 14 facing the installation surface. On the other hand, the first plurality ofposts 22 a can form a base of theurinal screen 10 and can space theframe 14 from the installation surface when thescreen 10 is installed with thefirst surface 26 of the frame facing the installation surface. In some embodiments, theposts 22 space theframe 14 from the installation surface by at least ⅓ of theoverall thickness 38 of theurinal screen 10. In some embodiments, theposts 22 space theframe 14 from the installation surface by at least ⅛, at least 1/7, at least ⅙, at least ⅕, at least ¼, at least ⅜, and/or by at least 4/9 of theoverall thickness 38 of theurinal screen 10. - Spacing the
frame 14 from the installation surface can reduce the likelihood that theopenings 18 are clogged by debris. In some embodiments, theposts 22 positioned between theframe 14 and the installation surface can reduce splashing in the urinal by deflecting urine or other fluids which pass between theframe 14 and the installation surface (e.g., fluid that passes through theopenings 18 or around the perimeter of the frame 14). - For expository purposes, the term “horizontal” as used herein is defined as a plane parallel to the plane or surface of the floor of the area in which the system being described is used or the method being described is performed, regardless of its orientation. The term “floor” floor can be interchanged with the term “ground.” The term “vertical” refers to a direction perpendicular to the horizontal as just defined. Terms such as “above,” “below,” “bottom,” “top,” “side,” “higher,” “lower,” “upper,” “over,” and “under,” are defined with respect to the horizontal plane.
- As used herein, the terms “attached,” “connected,” “mated,” and other such relational terms should be construed, unless otherwise noted, to include removable, moveable, fixed, adjustable, and/or releasable connections or attachments. The connections/attachments can include direct connections and/or connections having intermediate structure between the two components discussed.
- The terms “approximately”, “about”, “generally” and “substantially” as used herein represent an amount close to the stated amount that still performs a desired function or achieves a desired result. For example, the terms “approximately”, “about”, “generally,” and “substantially” may refer to an amount that is within less than 10% of the stated amount.
- While the preferred embodiments of the present inventions have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not of limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the inventions. Thus the present inventions should not be limited by the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, while certain advantages of the inventions have been described herein, it is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of the inventions. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventions may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.
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2. A restroom air freshening and splash reduction device comprising:
a fragranced polymeric material molded into a urinal screen sized and shaped for placement on a urinal surface, the urinal screen comprising:
a frame;
a plurality of openings through the frame for urine to pass therethrough when the urinal screen is placed on the urinal surface; and
a plurality of posts extending above and below the frame and positioned around perimeters of the plurality of openings,
wherein the plurality of posts comprise shapes that taper to tips that are positioned such that, with a first side of the frame facing the urinal surface, a first plurality of the tips will support the frame above the urinal surface, and with a second side of the frame facing the urinal surface, a second plurality of the tips will support the frame above the urinal surface,
wherein the frame and the plurality of posts are sized such that a thickness of the frame, measured from the first side of the frame to the second side of the frame, is less than or equal to ½ of a thickness of the urinal screen, measured from the first plurality of tips to the second plurality of tips, and
wherein the frame and the plurality of posts are positioned such that the frame will be supported substantially a same distance above the urinal surface whether the first side of the frame is facing the urinal surface or the second side of the frame is facing the urinal surface, with a portion of the plurality of posts positioned between the urinal surface and the frame being able to reduce splashing on a user of the urinal by deflecting a flow of urine which passes through the plurality of openings.
3. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein the frame and the plurality of posts are sized such that the thickness of the frame, measured from the first side of the frame to the second side of the frame, is less than or equal to ⅜ of the thickness of the urinal screen, measured from the first plurality of tips to the second plurality of tips.
4. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein the frame and the plurality of posts are sized such that the thickness of the frame, measured from the first side of the frame to the second side of the frame, is less than or equal to ⅓ of the thickness of the urinal screen, measured from the first plurality of tips to the second plurality of tips.
5. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein the frame and the plurality of posts are sized such that the thickness of the frame, measured from the first side of the frame to the second side of the frame, is less than or equal to ¼ of the thickness of the urinal screen, measured from the first plurality of tips to the second plurality of tips.
6. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein each of a majority of the plurality of posts is positioned at a perimeter of more than one of the plurality of openings.
7. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 6 , wherein at least some of the plurality of posts are positioned at a perimeter of more than two of the plurality of openings.
8. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of posts is a majority of a total number of posts of the urinal screen, and the plurality of openings is a majority of a total number of openings through the frame.
9. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein a majority of the plurality of posts comprise a same size and shape.
10. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of openings comprises a polygonal shape.
11. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 10 , wherein the polygonal shape comprises a hexagon.
12. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 10 , wherein the polygonal shape comprises a rectangle.
13. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein the urinal screen comprises a generally hexagonal shape.
14. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein the urinal screen comprises a generally circular shape.
15. The restroom air freshening and splash reduction device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of openings are sized to occupy at least ½ of an overall surface area of the urinal screen when the urinal screen is supported on a flat surface by the first plurality of tips or the second plurality of tips, as viewed perpendicular to the flat surface.
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