Adjustable Fixture Screen System

• US 20140259344A1
• Filed: 03/15/2013
• Published: 09/18/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLC
• Original Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLC
• Inventors: Muderlak, Todd J., Muderlak, Kenneth J.
• Application Number:
  US13/839,307
• Publication Number:
  US 20140259344A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 4/256.1
• 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, comprising:

a flexible screen comprising 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;

wherein when positioned on a surface of a fixture, the screen is substantially conformable to the fixture surface.

2. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the fixture surface is flat and the screen positioned on the fixture surface is in a substantially flat configuration.

3. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the fixture surface has a variable contour and the screen is substantially conformable to the fixture surface.

4. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the center portion of the screen can be elevated such that the screen is in a mound-like configuration while still in physical contact with a fixture surface to prevent debris from entering trap from any angle.

5. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the screen positioned over a fixture drain is operable to prevent passage of debris therethrough into the drain.

6. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the one or more elongated strips extend outwardly from the center portion in a spiral configuration.

7. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the one or more elongated strips extendi radially outward from and in a perpendicular orientation to the center portion.

8. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the one or more elongated strips extend outward from the center portion in a zigzag configuration.

9. The fixture screen of claim 8, wherein the one or more elongated strips in the zigzagged pattern comprise a plurality of bent arm portions connected together at an angle.

10. The urinal screen of claim 1, wherein the one or more elongated strips comprise a surface with multiple protrusions extending therefrom.

11. The urinal screen of claim 1, further comprising:

a fastening element inserted through the center hole of the screen; and

a module for containing a cleaner or fragrance material, the module connected to the fastening element and positioned over the center portion of the screen.

12. The fixture screen of claim 11, wherein the fastening element comprises external threads and the module comprises internal threads, and the fastening element and the module are connected in a threaded engagement.

13. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the module contains a material containing a cleaning agent, fragrance or a combination thereof.

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

15. The fixture screen of claim 1, wherein the screen is in a flat planar arrangement.

16. The fixture screen of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable support stand, wherein the screen is situated over the adjustable support stand in a domed configuration.

17. The fixture screen of claim 16, wherein the screen is attached to the support stand by a fastening element inserted through the center hole of the screen.

18. The fixture screen of claim 17, further comprising a module for containing a cleaner or fragrance block, connected to the fastening element and positioned over the center portion of the screen.

19. A fixture screen assembly, comprising:

a flexible screen comprising 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; and

at least one of;

a) a fastening element sized for insertion through the center hole of the screen;

b) an arched support stand sized for placement of the screen thereover in a domed configuration; and

c) a module for containing a cleaner or fragrance block, configured for attachment to the flexible screen.

20. The fixture screen of claim 19, wherein the outer portion comprises a plurality of elongate strips extending radially outwardly from the center portion.