Splash-reducing and velocity-increasing cartridge exit
US10182688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D13/007
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fluid exit portion for a splash-reducing urinal cartridge is presented. The exit portion comprises a splash reducer for causing fluid to exit the cartridge in a splash-reduced manner. The splash reducer is generally in the form of a spout with a tapered exit area for accelerating and directing the fluid. The spout may comprise converting fins to urge fluid to collect in a progressively narrower channel. When the cartridge is installed into a housing, the splash reducer ensures that fluid exiting the cartridge transitions into the housing with minimal disturbance, substantially parallel to the housing. The splash reducer is formed of a flexible material or is hinged with respect to the cartridge body to allow for easy insertion into a housing.
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