Adjustable fixture screen system

• US 10,066,382 B2
• Filed: 06/29/2016
• Issued: 09/04/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLC
• Original Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLC
• Inventors: Muderlak, Todd J., Muderlak, Kenneth J.
• Primary Examiner(s): Deery, Erin
• Assistant Examiner(s): Ros, Nicholas
• Application Number:
  US15/196,419
• Publication Number:
  US 20160305107A1
• Time in Patent Office: 797 Days
• Field of Search: 42221, 42561, 4285, 4286-292, 4309
• CPC Class Codes: E03C 1/264 Separate sieves or similar object-catching inserts
• CPC Class Codes: E03D 13/005 Accessories specially adapted for urinals
• CPC Class Codes: E03D 13/007 Waterless or low-flush urinals; Accessories therefor siphons E03C1/281
• CPC Class Codes: E03D 9/03 consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction ; Devices for agents in direct contact with flushing water

Abstract

The disclosure provides a urinal screen comprising a flexible screen in a circular configuration having a center portion and a contiguous outer portion encircling the center portion, the outer portion being separated into one or more elongated strips extending outwardly from the center portion, and the center portion having a center hole extending therethrough. When positioned on a surface of a urinal or other fixture, the screen is substantially conformable to the urinal surface without sacrificing the screen objective to keep debris from entering drain. In embodiments, the center portion of the screen can be adjustable in height such that the screen is in a mound- or dome-like configuration and still preventing any debris from entering the drain.

Claims

1. A fixture screen assembly, comprising:

a flexible screen comprising a center portion and a contiguous outer portion encircling the center portion, and a circumference, the outer portion comprising separated elongated, flexible strips extending radially outward from the center portion to an outer perimeter such that the entire outer perimeter about the circumference of the screen is separated into said flexible strips, each of the flexible strips having a distal end; and

an arched support stand sized for receiving the flexible screen thereover such that the flexible screen is in a domed configuration and with the center portion of the screen elevated;

wherein upon placement of the support stand on a surface of a substrate and with the center portion of the screen attached to the support stand, the distal ends of the flexible strips are in physical contact with the surface of the substrate about the entire circumference of the screen, and the screen about the circumference is conformable to contours of the surface of the substrate, wherein the support stand comprises legs removably connected to a domed center section.

2. The screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the flexible strips in contact with the surface of the substrate about the circumference of the screen prevent debris from passing under the arched support stand.

3. The screen assembly of claim 1 wherein the support stand is adjustable in height.

4. The screen assembly of claim 1, further comprising a flexible, circular support structure situated between the screen and the arched support.

5. The screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the outer portion of the screen comprises a plurality of elongate strips extending radially outwardly from the center portion of the screen in an orientation perpendicular to the center portion.

6. The screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the outer portion of the screen comprises a plurality of elongate strips extending radially outwardly from the center portion of the screen in a spiral configuration.

7. The screen assembly of claim 1, wherein one or more of the elongated strips of the screen comprise multiple protrusions extending from a surface of the strip.

8. The screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the support stand is attached to the center portion of the screen.

9. The screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the support stand is composed of a plurality of arched leg sections.

10. The screen assembly of claim 9, wherein the module contains a material comprising a cleaning agent, fragrance, or a combination thereof.

11. The screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the outer portion of the screen comprises a plurality of elongate strips extending radially outwardly from the center portion of the screen in a zigzag configuration.

12. The screen assembly of claim 11, wherein one or more of the elongated strips of the screen comprise a plurality of bent arm portions connected together at an angle.

13. The screen assembly of claim 1, further comprising a module configured for containing a cleaner and/or fragrance material, the module attachable to the center portion of the screen.

14. The screen assembly of claim 13, wherein the material is a block, gel or liquid material.

15. The screen assembly of claim 13, wherein the module comprises a base section and a cover.

16. The screen assembly of claim 13, wherein the module is situated on the center portion of the screen, and the arched leg sections are attached together under the screen and to the module.