POSITIVE SCREENS SYSTEM AND METHOD

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/663,949 filed Apr. 27, 2018, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to the field of urinal sanitation systems of existing art and more specifically relates to urinal screens.

RELATED ART

A urinal is a sanitary plumbing fixture for urination only. Urinals are usually used from a standing position and are popular with male users. Urinals can be with automatic or manual flushing, or without flush water as is the case for waterless urinals. They can be arranged as single sanitary fixtures or in a trough design. Urinals are often used in leu of a traditional commode with stalls in a public setting. Men often prefer this to an enclosed stall.

Often, in restrooms in public places, it is desired for the restroom to be sanitary and void of pungent odors such as urine. Public establishments use antibacterial sprays, and sanitary odor absorbing mats placed in strategic areas. One such mat is a urinal screen. Urinal screens are mats placed within urinals to prevent splash back while urinating. They are often plain mats with holes to prevent splashing.

For individuals going through a hard time, words of encouragement and support are often extremely helpful. Simple gestures and phrases may change someone's life, and even save their life in extreme cases, especially when found in an unexpected place. It can be hard to ensure that individuals are exposed to positivity in today's world, which can be challenging and frightening. A suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Pub. No. 2014/0157501 to Daniel D'Amico relates to a urinal screen. The described urinal screen includes a hub, a plurality of spokes radiating downward from the hub, and a plurality of concentric rings supported by the spokes. Compositions deterring accumulation of fluids on urinal screens are also disclosed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known urinal screen art, the present disclosure provides a novel positive screen system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide an effective and efficient positive screen system.

A urinal screen is disclosed herein. The urinal screen includes a urinal screen, a plurality of apertures, at least one circular aperture and a fragrant coating. The urinal screen is useful for providing a subtle way to reach individuals on a deeper level and provide positivity by displaying an uplifting and functional message while urinating. This allows individuals that may be suffering from depression to be exposed to uplifting and impactful messages.

According to another embodiment, a method for using a scented urinal screen is also disclosed herein. The method for using a scented urinal screen includes installing a scented urinal screen into a urinal, activating the scented urinal screen by urinating on the scented urinal screen, reading a message revealed on the scented urinal screen and disposing of the scented urinal screen once the scented urinal screen is no longer effective.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a positive screen system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the urinal screen during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the urinal screen of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the urinal screen of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the urinal screen of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for using a scented urinal screen, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a urinal screen and more particularly to a positive screen system as used to improve providing a subtle way to reach individuals on a deeper level and provide positivity by displaying a functional uplifting message while urinating as well as to provide utility by removing aroma and allowing for less mess. This allows individuals that may be suffering from depression to be exposed to uplifting and impactful messages. The positive screen system is for use in a public male restroom to convey positivity and hopefulness. A section of the screen includes positive uplifting messages that are revealed while using the urinal. This can help increase the mood of someone that may need words of encouragement, even if they don't realize they need the encouragement at the time.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a urinal screen system 100.

FIG. 1 shows a urinal screen 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 50, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the urinal screen 110 may be beneficial for use by a user 40 to providing a subtle way to reach individuals on a deeper level and provide positivity by displaying an uplifting message 101 while urinating. This allows individuals who may be suffering from depression to be exposed to uplifting and impactful messages. As illustrated, the urinal screen 110 may include a urinal screen 110 sized and configured for placement in a urinal; a plurality of apertures 120 formed into a body of said urinal screen; at least one circular aperture 130 sized and configured to receive a urinal cake; and a fragrant coating 140 configured to disguise the scent of urine.

According to one embodiment, the urinal screen 110 may be arranged as a kit 105. In particular, the urinal screen 110 may further include a set of instructions 107. The instructions 107 may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the urinal screen 100 such that the urinal screen 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner.

FIG. 2 shows the urinal screen 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the urinal screen 110 may include a urinal screen 110 sized and configured for placement in a urinal; a plurality of apertures 120 formed into a body of the urinal screen 100; at least one circular aperture 130 sized and configured to receive a urinal cake; and a fragrant coating 140 configured to disguise the scent of urine.

A urinal screen 110 may include a plurality of functional apertures 120 formed into a body of the urinal screen 100; at least one circular aperture 130 sized and configured to receive a urinal cake; and a fragrant coating 140 configured to disguise the scent of urine. The at least one circular aperture 130 may tapered sides designed to deflect a urine stream away from a user (creating utility in use). The fragrant coating 140, once activated, reveals indicia 142. The indicia 142 preferably states positive affirmations.

A plurality of apertures 120 may include at least one circular aperture 130 sized and configured to receive a urinal cake; and a fragrant coating 140 configured to disguise the scent of urine. The at least one circular aperture 130 may have tapered sides designed to deflect a urine stream away from a user. The fragrant coating 140, once activated, reveals indicia 142. The indicia 142 may state positive affirmations 144. The urinal screen 110 shape may include abstract designs. The plurality of apertures 120 may be dispersed in a grid pattern. The urinal cake may be configured to be fixedly attached to a center of the urinal screen 110. The tapered sides of the urinal cake aperture may be configured to visually stimulate aim of urine stream. The tapered sides of the urinal cake aperture may be configured with a bright color. The urinal screen may include a plurality of positive affirmations 144. The urinal screen may be comprised of stain resistant plastic. The stain resistant plastic may have anti-bacterial properties. The urinal screen may have a dome shaped center that allows urine to disperse evenly downward into the urinal. The positive affirmations 144 may be biblical, uplifting, and alternately, supportive in nature.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the urinal screen 110 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A urinal screen 110 may include a plurality of apertures 120 formed into a body of urinal screen 110; at least one circular aperture 130 sized and configured to receive a urinal cake; and a fragrant coating 140 configured to disguise the scent of urine. The at least one circular aperture 130 may tapered sides designed to deflect a urine stream away from a user. The fragrant coating 140, once activated, reveals indicia 142. The indicia 142 may state positive affirmations 144.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the urinal screen 110 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The plurality of apertures 120 may be dispersed in a grid pattern. The urinal cake may be configured to be fixedly attached to a center of the urinal screen 110. The tapered sides 132 of the urinal cake aperture may be configured to visually stimulate aim of urine stream. The tapered sides 132 of the urinal cake aperture may be configured with a bright color. The urinal screen may include a plurality of positive affirmations 144. The urinal screen may be comprised of stain resistant plastic. The stain resistant plastic may have anti-bacterial properties. The urinal screen may have a dome shaped center that allows urine to disperse evenly downward into the urinal. The positive affirmations 144 may be biblical, uplifting, and alternately, supportive in nature.

FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for using a scented urinal screen 500, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method for using a scented urinal screen 500 may include one or more components or features of the urinal screen 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for using a scented urinal screen 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, installing a scented urinal screen into a urinal; step two 502, activating the scented urinal screen by urinating on the scented urinal screen; step three 503, reading a message revealed on the scented urinal screen; and step four 504, disposing of the scented urinal screen once the scented urinal screen is no longer effective.

It should be noted that step 504 is an optional step and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for using a scented urinal screen, are taught herein.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.