Urinal collecting pad for toilet or commode

Abstract

An inexpensive and disposable highly absorbent pad for placement on a floor surface directly in front of a toilet flush bowl or commode for absorbing fluid not deposited within the confines of the toilet flush bowl which would otherwise drip on the floor. Fluid absorbed by the pad is prevented from reaching the underlying floor area thereby eliminating the problems associated with fluids being deposited on the floor. The pad includes an upper absorbent layer of material and a lower non-skid fluid impervious layer of material that are glued together. The configuration of the pad includes a truncated base portion at the lower edge and the recessed portion for the commode or toilet flush bowl at the top portion.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to absorbent pads or mats used in the bathroom to absorb urine and, specifically, for a urinal mat for a toilet or commode that can protect a floor surface from sprayed urine surrounding the toilet flush bowl or commode flush bowl.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Unsanitary conditions often exist in private and public bathrooms especially around urinals and toilet flush bowls (or commodes) when used by men for urination. Splattered urine or urine that is not deposited within the urinal or toilet flush bowl can collect on the floor surface around or beneath a urinal or toilet flush bowl causing very unsanitary or unsafe conditions that can result in foul odors, the collection of germs, or slippery floors.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 6,265,084, issued to applicant July, 2001, describes an absorbent pad that is used with a urinal. While the urinal is a typical device whose normal use can res...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]A highly absorbent pad for placement on a floor surface surrounding a large portion of a toilet flush bowl and extending directly in front of a toilet flush bowl for absorbing fluids not deposited within the confines of the toilet flush bowl which would otherwise collect on the floor surface around the toilet flush bowl. Fluids absorbed by the pad are thus prevented from reaching the underlying floor area surrounding the toilet flush bowl.

[0012]The lower bottom area of the absorbent pad is shaped like a trapezoid when compared with the top area which is substantially rectangular with the exception of the cut out area. The purpose of the configuration is to allow a person to stand over a toilet flush bowl such that his feet or shoes do not contact the absorbent pad while, at the same time, a significant portion of the absorbent is projecting forward of the toilet flush bowl in such a way as to collect fluids to prevent fluids from striking the floor. The first layer of the pad may also include an antibacterial agent and an agent for eliminating odor while providing a pleasing fragrance. The configuration of the absorbent pad is specifically sized and positioned so as to collect substantially all of the fluid not deposited within the confines of the toilet flush bowl or commode when used as a urinal that would otherwise become deposited on the floor. The second layer of fluid impervious material prevents fluids from penetrating the top felt pad and reaching the underlying floor. The bottom layer of the absorbent pad also prevents the pad from skidding or sliding away from the toilet flush bowl.

[0013]It is an object of this invention to provide an absorbent pad for use on the floor surrounding a toilet flush bowl or commode to protect the floor from receiving deleterious fluids such as urine.

[0014]It is another object of this invention to provide a non-skid absorbent pad that fits conveniently around the base of a toilet flush bowl as it contact the floor area to protect the floor area from receiving urine or other deleterious liquids.

[0015]It is another object of this invention to provide an inexpensive and disposable highly absorbent pad for placement on a floor surface directly in front of a toilet flush bowl or commode on the floor for absorbing fluids not deposited or within the confines of the flush tank which would otherwise drip on the floor.

Problems solved by technology

Unsanitary conditions often exist in private and public bathrooms especially around urinals and toilet flush bowls (or commodes) when used by men for urination.

Splattered urine or urine that is not deposited within the urinal or toilet flush bowl can collect on the floor surface around or beneath a urinal or toilet flush bowl causing very unsanitary or unsafe conditions that can result in foul odors, the collection of germs, or slippery floors.

While the urinal is a typical device whose normal use can result soiled floor conditions, it is not uncommon for men to also use a toilet flush bowl for urination.

Often again, in the normal use of a toilet flush bowl for male urination, the floor area around the toilet flush bowl base will become soiled.

The problem with the prior art absorbent mats is their configuration or shape.

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