Urinal mat for reducing urine splashback

Abstract

The invention relates to a urinal mat for reducing urine splashback, which comprises a substantially flat body (1) that defines an upper surface (2) and a lower surface (3), with a plurality of conical drainage through-holes (4), distributed in parallel horizontal rows, the lower surface comprising a plurality of vertical support feet (5) for resting on the bottom of the urinal, which are distributed across the entire lower surface (3) in horizontal, parallel, equidistant rows, wherein each row of vertical feet (5) is arranged between two contiguous rows of drainage holes (4), and wherein the upper surface (2) comprises a plurality of vertical conical filaments (6) for dispersing the urine stream on impact, which are distributed around the perimeter of each drainage hole (4). According to the invention, the mat also comprises an angular flange (7) in the areas defined between the base of two contiguous conical filaments (6), which define an angled profile.

Description

[0001] URINE SPLASH MITIGATING MAT FOR URINARY FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to urinal accessories, particularly those related to mitigating the splashing of urine from sanitary fixtures designed for urination. More specifically, it relates to a urine splash mat for urinals.

[0003] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] A urinal is a sanitary fixture designed to collect urine, especially for people who urinate standing up. They are generally placed in public or private restrooms and are wall-mounted. A urinal consists of a body, usually made of porcelain, ceramic, or stainless steel, which collects the urine and has a surrounding wall or rim designed to contain the urine and guide the flow to the drain; a base with a drain grate positioned over a discharge hole where a plumbing pipe with a trap connects, allowing the liquid waste to be evacuated and preventing odors; and often includes a mechanism for rinsing or flushing to maintain surface hygiene.

[0005] When a user urinates in the urinal, the stream of urine hits the bottom of the urinal, causing splashing that can come out of the urinal and cause urine to accumulate on the floor or splash onto the user's pants, which is unpleasant and unhygienic.

[0006] Urine splashes can pose a serious health, hygiene, and cleanliness problem. When users use a urinal, the stream of urine strikes the base or walls of the urinal, causing splashes. These splashes are projected in all directions, first reaching the user, any part of their body, and then anything nearby or directly in front of the urinal. These splashes, in addition to the urine that hit the urinal, carry traces of any other liquid or substance present in the urinal at the time of use, along with any viruses or bacteria present in those traces. These situations can represent a high risk of infection for users.On the other hand, all these splashes, in addition to being projected at the user, are also projected in all directions, reaching the walls and floor adjacent to the urinal, causing the accumulation of urine on these surfaces, which, over the course of minutes and hours, decomposes, emitting strong unpleasant odors, and spreading any microorganism, virus or bacteria into the environment.

[0007] It has been found that some urinals have evolved into more ergonomic designs aimed at solving the problem of splashing, which channel the urine stream more efficiently, and in theory minimize splashing; but in practice that does not happen, a splash will always be generated when the urine stream hits a surface and even if the urinal has a design that tries to avoid it, a significant percentage of urine splashes to the sides and front, affecting the users.

[0008] Other urinals have developed a textured bottom to try to break the stream and prevent splashing; but they are not very effective either, because hard surfaces will always deflect, bounce and reflect some portion of the urine stream, splashing drops of urine away from the point of contact of the urine stream, so ultimately the problem persists.

[0009] Solid devices made of flexible materials, such as rubber or plastic screens or mats, have also been developed. These are placed on the bottom of the urinal to prevent solid waste from entering the drain. These screens or mats usually have small holes to allow the liquid to flow downwards, preventing solid waste from passing through; however, the splashing effect persists and the hygiene problem is not solved.

[0010] There are also other mats that have helped to minimize this problem, adding elements on the top surface to prevent splashing, as well as others on the bottom to prevent possible pooling.

[0011] Although other anti-splash mats are already available on the market, most are standard-sized and have a large volume of material, placing them in a higher price segment than traditional mats without splash protection. Furthermore, these existing mats are not very effective in that they don't optimally channel the urine stream; some still cause urine to accumulate at times, leading to limescale buildup at the bottom of the urinal; others still don't significantly reduce splashing; and there are defects in the shape and configuration, distribution and density of the fibers on the top surface, and a lack of compatibility with different urinal designs and models, among other issues.

[0012] The present invention is directed to a novel urine splash mitigation mat for urinals that solves many of the aforementioned problems.

[0013] A search was conducted to determine the closest prior art, and the following documents were found:

[0014] US Patent No. 5604937A, filed by Robert A. Davenport on October 26, 1995, was located. It discloses a screen assembly that includes feet or risers that rely on the lower surface to maintain a spacing relationship between at least the marginal edge of the screen assembly. This spacing allows liquid to flow between the feet or risers while simultaneously preventing the passage of unwanted solid materials. The main body of the screen assembly is provided with a plurality of conical openings that extend through the thickness of the screen wall only. These openings provide fluid communication through the screen and minimize splashing caused by an impacting stream of urine.However, the screen does not include filaments on its upper surface, so splashing is not completely avoided and remains a considerable problem; the configuration only allows the screen body to be raised to allow urine to flow underneath and prevent solids from passing into the drainage grid; the upper surface is smooth and only includes spaced holes with a conical cross-section for the passage of urine; but it never allows the urine stream to be dampened and broken up, so splashing occurs.

[0015] Patent application US5774905A, filed by Wagner Leonard E. and Marshall Dana S. on August 19, 1997, was located, disclosing a deodorant-containing device for a plumbing fixture. The device generally comprises a base, having an upper and a lower surface, and a deodorant-receiving cavity. The base has a plurality of upwardly extending pin elements positioned on its upper surface. The pin elements deflect and limit liquid splashes directed toward the base. A cover can be releasably attached to the underside of the base to releasably retain the deodorant material within the cavity. The device 1 primarily comprises a base 2, having an upper surface 3 and a lower surface 4, and a deodorant-receiving cavity 5.The base 2 is preferably a relatively thin, flat member with its upper surface substantially covered by a plurality of closely spaced, upward-extending pin members 6. The pin members 6 are preferably arranged in a grid along the upper surface of the base 2 and provide a means of deflecting liquid directed toward the upper surface of the base and limiting splashing. The deodorant receiving cavity 5 extends upward from the base 2 and aligns with the opening 7, providing a means of allowing the insertion of deodorant or deodorizing material into the cavity 5. The upper surface 3 of the base 2, the upper portion 9 of the cavity 5, is also covered with a plurality of pin members 6.

[0016] The base 2 also includes wedge members 10 on its lower surface 4. The wedge members 10 support the base 2, and thus the device 1, when the base is placed inside a plumbing fitting. The wedge members 10 generally comprise a series of relatively thin arms oriented radially on the lower surface of the base and preferably decrease in height toward the outer edge of the base, so that their innermost ends 11 are thicker or taller than their outermost ends 12. Both the deodorizing cavity 5 and the base 2 include a plurality of openings or holes 17 through their upper surfaces. Similarly, the cap 14 also contains a series of holes 17 passing through it. Generally, the holes 17 will be arranged in a grid pattern so that the individual holes are spaced between the pin members 6.

[0017] In this case, the device is configured with a cavity to hold a deodorant, which implies more material in its construction, higher production costs, and the need to include a deodorant tablet. As can be seen in Figure 3, the lower surface of the device is not flat, so it does not sit completely flat at the bottom of the urinal. The wedges 10 contact the lower surface and can create a barrier that slows the flow of urine, causing urine to accumulate.

[0018] In general, the well-known urinals are not very effective because they do not allow for the correct configuration of size, shape, filament density, dimensions and distribution of drainage holes, dimensions of the urinal, shape, configuration and dimensions of some elements on the underside that hinder the flow of urine and prevent the optimal discharge of the urine stream; some even continue to generate urine accumulation, creating scale at the bottom of the urinal.

[0019] Therefore, the urine splash mitigation mat for urinal of the present invention was developed, which is compact, lightweight, efficient, with a configuration, density, distribution and shape of both the filaments on the upper face, as well as the drainage holes, that offer high efficiency on the urine jets incident on the surface of the mat.

[0020] OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0021] The main objective of the present invention is to make available a urine splash mitigation mat for urinals that is structurally compact, lightweight, efficient, with a configuration, density, distribution and shape, both of the filaments on the upper face, and of the drainage holes, such that they offer a high efficiency in mitigating splashes from the urine jets incident on the surface of the mat.

[0022] Another objective of the invention is to provide said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, in which the configuration, distribution, shape, density and dimensions of the plurality of filaments on the upper face of the mat induce a highly efficient refractive effect on the liquid jets incident on the upper surface of the mat.

[0023] Another objective of the invention is to provide said urine splash mitigation mat for the toilet, which also causes a significant angular divergence of the urine stream impacting the upper surface of the mat to break it down into multiple micro-jets of lower kinetic energy, significantly and efficiently reducing splashing.

[0024] Another objective of the invention is to provide said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, in which the distribution, density, configuration and shape of the filaments on the upper face of said mat, combined with the hydrodynamic shape of the spherical tip, causes a drastic reduction in the pressure and speed of the urine stream as it enters the area of ​​influence of the filaments.

[0025] Another objective of the invention is to provide said urine splash mitigation mat for urinals, which also minimizes the formation of large, high-speed droplets responsible for conventional splashing.

[0026] Another objective of the invention is to provide said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, in which the configuration, distribution, shape, density and dimensions of the plurality of filaments on the upper face of the mat optimize the dissipation of the kinetic energy of the flow, guaranteeing superior anti-splash performance.

[0027] Another objective of the invention is to provide said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, which is also compact, lightweight, efficient, economical, novel, eye-catching, with a size and volume that allows reducing raw material and manufacturing costs.

[0028] Another objective of the invention is to provide said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, which in addition to significantly reducing the effect of splashing, allows the user and the surroundings of the urinal to remain clean.

[0029] And all those qualities and objectives that will become apparent when making a general and detailed description of the present invention supported by the illustrated modalities.

[0030] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] In general, the urinal urine splash mitigation mat, according to the present invention, comprises a substantially flat body of constant thickness defining an upper surface and a lower surface, with a plurality of through-drainage holes from the upper surface to the lower surface, arranged in parallel horizontal rows, and comprising on its lower surface a plurality of vertical support legs at the bottom of the urinal, arranged in parallel horizontal rows, each row of vertical legs arranged between two adjacent rows of drainage holes, but with a lower density than these, distributed equidistantly across the entire lower surface;and where its upper face comprises a urine jet impact zone with a plurality of vertical conical filaments that disperse and diffuse the urine jet impact, distributed in a polygonal arrangement around each drainage orifice.

[0032] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the drainage holes of one row with respect to the drainage holes of the corresponding immediately lower or higher row are offset in position; that is, they do not define aligned columns; with one drainage hole of one row being in the center of two drainage holes of the immediately lower or higher row, except for the perimeter holes.

[0033] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each row of vertical support legs at the bottom of the urinal, which project vertically into the lower surface of the mat, is arranged between two adjacent rows of drainage holes.

[0034] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each vertical support leg is positioned between two drainage holes in an upper row and one drainage hole in the row immediately below, defining an inverted triangle arrangement with three drainage holes and the vertical support leg at the center of the arrangement. Preferably, each vertical support leg is positioned between two drainage holes in an upper row and one drainage hole in the row immediately below, but leaving a leg-less space in a triangular arrangement between two rows of drainage holes.

[0035] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, said plurality of vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet, distributed in a polygonal arrangement around each drainage hole on the upper surface of the mat, have a conical shape with a spherical tip and a circular base.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, in the areas defined between the base of two attached vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments, an angular flange is comprised that defines an angle-shaped profile to deflect and fractionate the drops or stream of urine that have not been deflected by the filaments in their upper part, or once deflected by them.

[0037] The conical geometry of the vertical conical filaments, which disperse and diffuse the impact, culminating in a spherical tip, induces a highly efficient refractive effect on the incident urine streams. Upon impact with the curved surface of the filaments, the streams experience significant angular divergence, breaking down into multiple micro-jets of lower kinetic energy.

[0038] This dispersion, combined with the hydrodynamic shape of the spherical tip, causes a drastic reduction in pressure and flow velocity as it enters the area influenced by the filaments. As a result, the formation of large, high-velocity droplets, responsible for conventional splashing, is minimized.

[0039] The dimensions of the vertical, conical dispersing and diffusing filaments, combined with their strategic placement around the drainage holes, create a physical barrier that intercepts and deflects residual droplets, preventing them from being projected outside the urinal area. The combination of the conical shape, the spherical tip, and the height of the filaments optimizes the dissipation of the flow's kinetic energy, ensuring superior splash-proof performance.

[0040] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, said vertical conical filaments that disperse and diffuse the impact of the urine jet have a height ranging from 8 mm to 25 mm and preferably 15 mm, with a base diameter ranging from 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm and preferably 3 mm, and an upper end diameter between 1 mm and 2 mm and preferably 1.5 mm.

[0041] Even better, these vertical conical urine jet impact dispersing and diffusing filaments have a base diameter to top diameter ratio of 1.25 to 1 to 3.5 to 1 and preferably 2 to 1.

[0042] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, said vertical conical filaments that disperse and diffuse the impact of the urine jet have a height-to-base diameter ratio of between 2.5:1 and 10:1, and preferably 5:1. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, said vertical conical filaments that disperse and diffuse the impact of the urine jet have a height-to-upper end diameter ratio of between 4:1 and 25:1, and preferably 10:1.

[0043] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the plurality of through-drainage holes from the upper surface to the lower surface have a diameter of between 6 mm and 10 mm and preferably 8 mm.

[0044] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the plurality of through-drainage holes from the upper surface to the lower surface have a conical shape, defining a larger diameter on the upper surface of the mat ranging from 6 mm to 10 mm and preferably 8 mm, and a smaller diameter on the lower surface of the mat ranging from 4 mm to 8 mm and preferably 6 mm.

[0045] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the plurality of through-drainage holes from the upper surface to the lower surface have a conical shape, defining a larger diameter on the upper surface of the mat and a smaller diameter on the lower surface of the mat, with a dimensional ratio of the larger diameter to the smaller diameter of between 1.25 to 1 and 1.5 to 1 and preferably a ratio of 1.33 to 1.

[0046] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the plurality of through-drainage holes extending from the upper to the lower surface of the mat comprises six vertical conical filaments distributed around the perimeter to disperse and diffuse the impact of the urine stream. These filaments are shared among adjacent holes where several holes converge. The six vertical conical filaments are designed to cover the largest possible surface area around the perimeter of the drainage holes, providing good protection against the impact of liquid jets and deflecting them appropriately. The space at the base, connecting the adjacent filaments, defines an angular rim that creates an angled profile to deflect and break up any drops or streams of urine that have not been deflected by the filaments at their upper portion, or after being deflected by them.

[0047] In one embodiment of the invention, said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal comprises, for each square centimeter, a drainage hole passing from the upper surface to the lower surface and six vertical conical filaments that disperse and diffuse the impact of the urine jet.

[0048] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the plurality of vertical support legs resting on the bottom of the urinal and projecting vertically from the lower surface of the substantially flat, constant-thickness body of said urinal urine splash mitigation mat are distributed at a rate of one leg for every 4 to 8 drainage holes and preferably for every 6 drainage holes.

[0049] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the plurality of vertical support legs resting on the bottom of the urinal and projecting vertically from the lower surface of the substantially flat, constant-thickness urinal urine splash mitigation mat have a conical shape with a smaller diameter support end, comprising a base diameter ranging from 2.77 mm to 3.17 mm and preferably 2.97 mm and a support end diameter ranging from 2.75 mm to 3.75 mm and preferably 3.25 mm. And a height ranging from 2 mm to 6 mm and preferably 4 mm.

[0050] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the plurality of vertical support legs resting on the bottom of the urinal and projecting vertically from the lower surface of the substantially flat, constant-thickness body of said urinal urine splash mitigation mat have a height-to-base diameter ratio from 1 to 1 to 1.9 to 1 and preferably 1.34 to 1.

[0051] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the thickness of said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal is of a flexible polymeric material with a constant thickness ranging from 2.25 mm to 3.25 mm and preferably 2.75 mm. And a ratio of the diameter of the hole on the lower surface of the mat with respect to the wall thickness ranging from 1 to 1 to 1.40 to 1 and preferably 1.10 to 1.

[0052] To better understand the characteristics of the invention, the following drawings, which are illustrative but not limiting, are included with this description as an integral part thereof.

[0053] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0054] Figure 1 shows a top perspective view of the urinal urine splash mitigation mat, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0055] Figure 2 shows a bottom perspective view of the urinal urine splash mitigation mat, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0056] Figure 3 shows a top view of the urinal urine splash mitigation mat, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0057] Figure 4 shows a bottom view of the urinal urine splash mitigation mat, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0058] Figure 5 shows a view of the upper edge of the urinal urine splash mitigation mat, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0059] Figure 6 shows a side view of the urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0060] For a better understanding of the invention, a detailed description of some of its modalities will be made, shown in the drawings that are attached to this description for illustrative but not limiting purposes.

[0061] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0062] The characteristic details of the urinal urine splash mitigation mat, according to the present invention, are clearly shown in the following description and in the accompanying illustrative drawings, the same reference symbols serving to denote the same parts. Referring to Figures 1 to 6, the urinal urine splash mitigation mat comprises a substantially flat body (1) of constant thickness defining an upper surface (2) and a lower surface (3), with a plurality of drainage holes (4) passing from the upper surface (2) to the lower surface (3), arranged in parallel horizontal rows, and comprising on its lower surface (3) a plurality of vertical support legs (5) that rest on the bottom of a urinal.distributed in parallel horizontal rows and each row of vertical support legs (5) is arranged between two adjacent rows of drainage holes (4), but with a lower density than these, distributed throughout the lower surface (3) equidistant from each other; and where on its upper face it comprises a urine jet impact zone consisting of a plurality of vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) of urine jet distributed perimetrically around each drainage hole (4).

[0063] In the areas defined between the base of two attached vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6), an angular rim (7) is comprised that defines an angle-shaped profile to deflect and fractionate the drops or stream of urine that have not been deflected by the vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) at their upper part, or once deflected by them.

[0064] According to figures 1 and 4, the drainage holes (4) of one row with respect to the drainage holes (4) of the corresponding immediately lower or higher row are offset in position; that is, they do not define aligned columns; with one drainage hole (4) of one row being in the center of two drainage holes (4) of the immediately lower or higher row, except for the perimeter holes.

[0065] According to Figures 2 and 4, each row of vertical support legs (5) that sit at the bottom of the urinal and project vertically onto the lower surface (3) of the mat, is arranged between two adjacent rows of drainage holes (4).

[0066] Figure 4 shows in greater detail that each vertical support leg (5) is positioned between two drainage holes (4) in an upper row and one drainage hole (4) in the row immediately below, defining an inverted triangle arrangement (A) with three drainage holes (4) and the vertical support leg (5) at the center of the arrangement. This condition may not apply to vertical support legs (5) located at the edges of the mat. Preferably, each vertical support leg (5) is positioned between two drainage holes (4) in an upper row and one drainage hole (4) in the row immediately below, but leaving a space without a vertical support leg (5) in a triangular arrangement between the two upper and lower rows of drainage holes (4) (see Figure 4 for the spaces created without a vertical support leg (5) between the inverted triangle arrangement (A)).

[0067] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, 5, and 6, the plurality of vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) for impacting the urine jet, distributed peripherally around each drainage hole (4) on the upper surface (2) of the mat, have a conical shape with a circular base (6a) and a spherical tip (6b). The conical geometry of the vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6), culminating in a spherical tip (6b), induces a highly efficient refractive effect on the incident urine jets. Upon impact with the curved surface of the vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6), the jets experience significant angular divergence, breaking down into multiple microjets of lower kinetic energy.

[0068] This dispersion, combined with the hydrodynamic shape of the spherical tip (6b), causes a drastic reduction in the pressure and velocity of the urine flow as it enters the area of ​​influence of the vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6). As a result, the formation of large, high-velocity droplets, responsible for conventional splashing, is minimized.

[0069] The dimensions of the vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6), combined with their strategic arrangement around the drainage holes (4), create a physical barrier that intercepts and deflects residual droplets, preventing them from being projected outside the urinal area. The combination of the conical shape, the spherical tip (6b), and the height of the vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) optimizes the dissipation of the flow's kinetic energy, ensuring superior anti-splash performance.

[0070] In Figures 5 and 6, it is shown that said vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing (6) of urine jet impact have a height (h) ranging from 8 mm to 25 mm and preferably 15 mm with a base diameter (d 1 ) ranging from 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm and preferably 3 mm and a top end diameter (d 2 ) between 1 mm and 2 mm and preferably 1.5 mm .

[0071] These vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing (6) of urine jet impact have a ratio of the base diameter (d1) to the upper end diameter (d2) of 1.25 to 1 to 3.5 to 1 and preferably 2 to 1.

[0072] These vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing (6) of urine jet impact have a height ratio (h) to the base diameter (d 1 ) of between 2.5 to 1 up to 10 to 1 and preferably 5 to 1.

[0073] These vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing (6) of urine jet impact have a height ratio (h) with respect to the diameter of the upper end (d2) of between 4 to 1 up to 25 to 1 and preferably 10 to 1.

[0074] Referring to figures 1, 2 and 4, the plurality of drainage holes (4) passing from the upper surface (2) to the lower surface (3) have a conical shape defining a larger diameter (d3) on the upper surface of the mat ranging from 6 mm to 10 mm and preferably 8 mm and a smaller diameter (d4) on the lower surface of the mat ranging from 4 mm to 8 mm and preferably 6 mm, with a dimensional ratio of the larger diameter (d3) to the smaller diameter (d4) of between 1.25 to 1 to 1.5 to 1 and preferably a ratio of 1.33 to 1.

[0075] According to Figures 1 and 3, for each of the plurality of drainage holes (4) passing from the upper surface (2) to the lower surface (3), (see Figure 3) of the mat, there are comprised six peripherally distributed vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) for the impact of the urine jet; wherein said vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) are shared between adjacent drainage holes (4), when these converge between several adjacent drainage holes (4); i.e., the six vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) distributed around a drainage hole (4) are also accounted for by the adjacent drainage holes (4).There are six vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) designed to cover the largest possible surface area around the perimeter of the drainage holes (4), providing good protection against the impact of liquid jets and deflecting them appropriately. The space remaining in the circular base (6a), which joins the attached vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6), defines an angular rim (7) that creates an angled profile to deflect and break up any drops or streams of urine that have not been deflected by the vertical conical dispersing and diffusing filaments (6) at their upper part, or after being deflected by them.

[0076] According to Figures 2 and 4 to 6, the plurality of vertical support legs (5) resting on the bottom of the urinal and projecting vertically from the lower surface (3) of the substantially flat body (1) of constant thickness of said urinal urine splash mitigation mat, are distributed at a rate of one vertical support leg (5) for every four to eight drainage holes (4) and preferably for every six drainage holes (4).

[0077] The plurality of vertical support legs (5) resting on the bottom of the urinal and projecting vertically from the lower surface (3) of the substantially flat body (1) of constant thickness of said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, have a conical shape with a support end of smaller diameter (d5), comprising a base diameter (d6) ranging from 2.85 mm to 3.85 mm and preferably 3.25 mm and a support end diameter (d5) ranging from 2.77 mm to 3.17 mm and preferably 2.97 mm. And a height (h1) ranging from 2 mm to 6 mm and preferably 4 mm.

[0078] The plurality of vertical support legs (5) resting on the bottom of the urinal and projecting vertically from the lower surface (3) of the substantially flat body (1) of constant thickness of said urinal urine splash mitigation mat, have a ratio between their height (h1) and their base diameter (d6) from 1 to 1 to 1.88 to 1 and preferably 1.26 to 1.

[0079] Said urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, is made of a flexible polymeric material with a constant thickness (E) ranging from 2.25 mm to 3.25 mm and preferably 2.75 mm. And a ratio of the smallest diameter (d4) of the hole on the lower surface (3) of the mat with respect to the thickness (E) of the wall ranging from 1 to 1 to 1.40 to 1 and preferably 1.10 to 1.

[0080] The invention has been described sufficiently so that a person with average knowledge in the subject can reproduce and obtain the results mentioned in the present invention.

[0081] However, any person skilled in the technical field to which the present invention pertains may be able to make modifications not described in the present application; however, if the application of these modifications to a given structure or to the manufacturing process thereof requires the material claimed in the following claims, such structures shall be included within the scope of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS Having sufficiently described the invention, the following claims are claimed as property.

1. A urine splash mitigation mat for a urinal characterized by comprising a substantially flat body defining an upper surface and a lower surface, with a plurality of conical drainage holes passing through the upper surface to the lower surface, distributed in parallel horizontal rows, and comprising on its lower surface a plurality of vertical support legs on the bottom of the urinal, distributed in parallel horizontal rows and wherein each row of vertical legs is arranged between two adjacent rows of drainage holes, but with a lower density than these, distributed throughout the lower surface and equidistant from each other; and wherein on its upper face it comprises a urine jet impact zone with a plurality of vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the urine jet impact distributed in a polygonal arrangement around each drainage hole.

2. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said drainage holes of one row with respect to the drainage holes of the corresponding immediately lower or higher row They are offset in position; with one drain hole of a row being in the center of two drain holes of the immediately lower or higher row, except for the perimeter holes.

3. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that each row of legs on the lower surface is arranged between two adjacent rows of drainage holes.

4. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that each vertical support leg is arranged between two drainage holes of an upper row and one drainage hole of the immediately lower row; defining an inverted triangle arrangement with three drainage holes and the vertical support leg at the center of the arrangement.

5. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said plurality of vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet have a conical shape with a spherical tip and a circular base.

6. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinals, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an angular rim in the areas defined between the base of two attached conical filaments, which define an angle-shaped profile to deflect and break up drops or streams of urine that have not been deflected by the filaments at their upper part.

7. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet have a height ranging from 8 mm to 25 mm, with a base diameter ranging from 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm and an upper end diameter of between 1 mm and 2 mm.

8. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet have a ratio of the base diameter to the upper end diameter of 1.25 to 1 to 3.5 to 1.

9. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet have a ratio of the diameter of the base to the diameter of the upper end of 2 to 1.

10. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said Vertical conical filaments that disperse and diffuse the impact of the urine jet have a height-to-base diameter ratio of between 2.5 to 1 and 10 to 1. 1 1.- The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet have a height ratio with respect to the diameter of the base of 5 to 1.

12. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that said vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet have a height ratio with respect to the diameter of the upper end of between 4 to 1 and 25 to 1.

13. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of drainage holes passing from the upper surface to the lower surface have a conical shape defining a larger diameter on the upper surface of the mat ranging from 6mm to 10mm and a smaller diameter on the lower surface of the mat ranging from 4mm to 8mm.

14. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claims 1 and 13, characterized in that said plurality of drainage holes have a ratio Dimensional ratio of the larger diameter to the smaller diameter from between 1.25 to 1 to 1.5 to 1.

15. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that for each of the plurality of drainage holes passing from the upper surface to the lower surface of the mat, there are comprised six vertical conical filaments that disperse and diffuse the impact of the urine jet distributed around the perimeter, which are shared between adjacent holes when several holes converge with each other.

16. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that for each square centimeter it comprises a drainage hole passing from the upper surface to the lower surface and six vertical conical filaments dispersing and diffusing the impact of the urine jet distributed around the perimeter. 17.- The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of vertical support legs of the lower surface are distributed at a rate of one leg for every 4 to 8 drainage holes.

18. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinals, according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of vertical support legs have a conical shape whose support end is of smaller diameter, comprising a base diameter ranging from 2.85 mm to 3.85 mm and a support end diameter ranging from 2.77 mm to 3.17 mm, and a height ranging from 2 mm to 6 mm.

19. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of vertical support legs have a ratio between their height and their base diameter from 1 to 1 to 1.88 to 1 and preferably 1.26 to 1.

20. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a constant thickness ranging from 2.25 mm to 3.25 mm.

21. The urine splash mitigation mat for urinal, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a ratio of the diameter of the hole on the lower surface of the mat to the wall thickness ranging from 1 to 1 to 1.40 to 1.

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