Dissolvable urinal screen
First Claim
1. A screen for urinals having a bottom wall with a drain opening centrally disposed therein, comprising:
- a) a block of material dimensioned to rest on the bottom wall of the urinal and overlie the drain opening thereof, said material being dissolvable when contacted by urine so as to release at least one of a deodorant and a sanitizing agent;
b) said block of material having a plurality of through openings therein functioning as a screen to restrain passage of foreign matter, andc) said block of material having top and bottom surfaces, having contoured areas to enhance passage of urine.
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Abstract
A urinal screen having a generally triangular planar configuration includes one or more through openings between its top and bottom surfaces. The screen is composed of a liquid soluble material and includes a deodorant which is released as the screen dissolves. Another embodiment of the invention includes contoured top and bottom surfaces tapering away from the center of the screen and downwardly toward its periphery. The soluble material may also include a fragrance and a detergent. A further embodiment includes a raised locating boss on the bottom surface for cooperation with the urinal drain. Still further, the screen may be packaged in a liquid soluble film.
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18 Claims
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1. A screen for urinals having a bottom wall with a drain opening centrally disposed therein, comprising:
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a) a block of material dimensioned to rest on the bottom wall of the urinal and overlie the drain opening thereof, said material being dissolvable when contacted by urine so as to release at least one of a deodorant and a sanitizing agent; b) said block of material having a plurality of through openings therein functioning as a screen to restrain passage of foreign matter, and c) said block of material having top and bottom surfaces, having contoured areas to enhance passage of urine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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