Urinal Screen Assembly

• US 20130031708A1
• Filed: 08/03/2012
• Published: 02/07/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: BETCO Corporation
• Original Assignee: BETCO Corporation
• Inventors: Sensel, Kenneth C.
• Application Number:
  US13/566,341
• Publication Number:
  US 20130031708A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 4/309
• CPC Class Codes: E03D 13/005 Accessories specially adapted for urinals

Abstract

A urinal screen assembly is provided. The urinal screen assembly includes a base having opposing major surfaces, a plurality of apertures extending therebetween and a rim. The base is configured to seat in a contoured orientation against contours on a surface of a urinal bowl. The base includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents. A retention structure extends from one of the major surfaces of the base. A block is positioned within the retention structure. The block includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents configured to deodorize and clean the urinal bowl. The deodorizing and cleaning agents in the base and the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the block are configured to combine to form a deodorizing and cleaning zone that extends radially beyond the edges of the block.

Claims

1. A urinal screen assembly comprising:

a base having opposing major surfaces, a plurality of apertures extending therebetween and a rim, the base configured to seat in a contoured orientation against contours on a surface of a urinal bowl, wherein the base includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents;

a retention structure extending from one of the major surfaces of the base; and

a block positioned within the retention structure, wherein the block includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents configured to deodorize and clean the urinal bowl;

wherein the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the base and the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the block are configured to combine to form a deodorizing and cleaning zone that extends radially beyond the edges of the block.

2. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention structure is formed integral to the base.

3. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention structure has the shape of a collar.

4. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention structure is a discrete component and configured for assembly to the base.

5. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention structure has a lower rim and a plurality of spaced apart retention segments extending from the lower rim, and wherein adjacent segments are configured to form an opening.

6. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention structure includes a plurality of spaced apart posts.

7. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the posts are configured for attachment to the base.

8. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein a support member is positioned adjacent to the base and is configured to support the base.

9. The urinal screen assembly of claim 8, wherein the support member includes a plurality of radially extending spokes.

10. The urinal screen assembly of claim 9, wherein adjacent spaced apart spokes are connected to each other by a rim.

11. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein a support structure is formed such as to be integral to the base.

12. The urinal screen assembly of claim 11, wherein the retention structure includes a plurality of spaced apart posts configured for insertion through the base and through the support structure.

13. The urinal screen assembly of claim 6, wherein the posts extending from the retention structure have the structure of snap connectors.

14. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the base includes a plurality of projections configured to provide splash resistance to a stream of incoming urine.

15. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention structure has a top and a circumferential side wall, and wherein the top and the circumferential side wall each include a plurality of apertures configured to allow an incoming stream of urine to pass through the retention structure and contact the block.

16. The urinal screen assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention structure includes a slit configured for both an open position and a closed position, wherein in an open position, the slit is configured for insertion of a block into the retention structure and in a closed position, the slit is configured to retain the block within the retention structure.

17. A method of assembling a urinal screen assembly, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a base having opposing major surfaces, a plurality of apertures extending therebetween and a rim, the base configured to seat in a contoured orientation against contours on a surface of a urinal bowl, wherein the base includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents;

extending a retention structure from one of the major surfaces of the base; and

positioning a block within the retention structure, wherein the block includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents configured to deodorize and clean the urinal bowl;

wherein the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the base and the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the block are configured to combine to form a deodorizing and cleaning zone that extends radially beyond the edges of the block.

18. The method of claim 17, including the step of attaching the retention structure to the base by ultrasonic welding.

19. A urinal comprising:

a urinal bowl configured to receive an incoming stream of urine, the urinal bowl having a plurality of contours; and

a urinal screen assembly positioned within the urinal bowl, the urinal screen assembly configured to seat in a contoured orientation against the plurality of contours of the urinal bowl, the urinal screen assembly having;

a base having opposing major surfaces, a plurality of apertures extending therebetween and a rim, the base having one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents;

a retention structure extending from one of the major surfaces of the base; and

a block positioned within the retention structure, wherein the block includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents configured to deodorize and clean the urinal bowl;

wherein the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the base and the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the block are configured to combine to form a deodorizing and cleaning zone that extends radially beyond the edges of the block.

20. (canceled)

21. A screen assembly comprising:

a base having opposing major surfaces, a plurality of apertures extending therebetween and a rim, wherein the base includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents;

a retention structure extending from one of the major surfaces of the base; and

a block positioned within the retention structure, wherein the block includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents;

wherein the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the base and the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the block are configured to combine to form a deodorizing and cleaning zone that extends radially beyond the edges of the block.