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Urinal Mat

a technology for urinals and urinals, applied in urinals, lavatory sanitory, water installations, etc., can solve the problems of frequent replacement, bacterial block consumption, and cake typically having a strong and somewhat unpleasant odour,

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-07-28
HYGIENE INNOVATIONS
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The present invention is a better urinal mat that solves problems with previous versions. The mat contains bacteria that break down urine, reducing odor. It also has surfactants that help the bacteria coat the inside of pipes connected to the urinal, preventing blockages. The bacteria are well dispersed in the solid surfactant and other ingredients like fragrances can be added. The block containing bacteria can be produced by melting the solid surfactant and mixing bacteria into it. This process ensures the bacteria are not harmed by the low temperature. Overall, this invention provides a useful and commercial option for urinal maintenance.

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Such cakes typically have a very strong and somewhat unpleasant odour.
In practice, these bacterial blocks can be rapidly consumed and require frequent replacement.

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[0034]It will be appreciated that the drawings have been provided for the purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, it will be understood that the present invention should not be considered to be limited solely to the features as shown in the drawings.

[0035]FIGS. 1 to 4 show a completed urinal mat in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The urinal mat 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 comprises a plastic mat 12. The plastic mat 12 may be made from EVA or other suitable plastic. The mat 12 is flexible, which means it is able to largely conform to the shape of the bottom of the urinal when the urinal mat 10 is placed in the urinal.

[0036]The plastic mat 12 is suitably made from plastic material that is impregnated with a fragrance. The fragrance may be present in the mat in an amount of up to 30% by volume. Using EVA as the plastic allows for such high fragrance concentrations to be attained. The fragrance may be any suitable...

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Abstract

A urinal mat (10) comprises a mat of plastics material (12) and a block containing bacterial material, the block being held in a fixed position relative to the mat of plastics material, a water impermeable cover (26, 28) extending over sides and an upper surface of the block containing bacterial material, the urinal mat further having a lower surface below the block containing bacterial material, the lower surface having one or more apertures (42) therein.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a urinal mat of the type that is placed into a urinal.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Male urinals typically comprise a receptacle made from ceramics or metal. The urinal typically has a generally vertical wall that extends down to a floor region of the urinal. The floor is fitted with an opening so that urine and flush water can be removed from the urinal. In use of such urinals, a stream of urine impacts on to the wall and / or floor of the urinal and pools in the lower part of the urinal as it drains from the urinal. Flush water may be used to flush out any residual urine. Flush water may be provided by a user manually operating a flush button or by way of periodic automatic flushing.[0003]In order to address issues of odour and hygiene in male urinals, it has been common practice to place cakes of chemicals in the urinal. Such cakes typically include antiseptic agents and fragrances. The cakes slowly dissolve when they are contacted with u...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E03D13/00E03D9/00
CPCE03D9/005E03D13/005
Inventor KEUNE, JOEL VIVIAN
Owner HYGIENE INNOVATIONS
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