TODAY’S PATENT – URINAL MAT

The URINAL MAT was invented by Richard C. Luedtke (Cobham, Surrey KT11), Kandiah Mahanandan (Kenley, Surrey CR2) on 21^st of March 1995, bearing the patent number US5398347A.

This invention pertains to accessories for urinals and more particularly to anti-splash drain mats for urinals.

A urinal mat provided in this invention aims to be added to a upstanding urinal to decelerate a stream of urine. The base of the mat is contoured and flexible to conform generally to the geometry within the urinal. Openings are provided through the base to let liquids f=drain through. Optionally provided are upstanding posts to receive a cake of deodorant thereon. An alternate embodiment provides a depression in the base into which deodorant may be deposited. A flexible flange is present at the edge of the mat so as to engage with the urinal sidewall in order to direct flush water over the mat.