Patent ID: 12000132

Abstract:
A urine splatter suppression device with appearance changing properties is provided. The device comprises a base that engages the bowl of a toilet or urinal, a hydrodynamic target with liquid impinging features and a security tether to prevent accidental flushing. The base can be in the form of a suction cup that engages the bowl of a toilet. The target may comprise a spheroidal shape to absorb and diffuse the impact from a urine stream; any subsequent splash back may be captured by anti-splash protrusions and apertures that comprise the surface. The target is made or coated with thermochromic materials and changes appearances when warm liquids such as urine contact it, and can change again, as well as self-cleanse, when cool water is flushed over it. The device's appearance-changing novelty will encourage males, especially young boys who are prone to distraction to urinate on target and keep lavatories sanitary.