Patent Document

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/447,187 filed on Apr. 20, 2011, U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/510,540 filed on Jul. 22, 2011, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/544,037 filed on Oct. 6, 2011, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein. This application is being contemporaneously filed with U.S. Utility Application No. 13/______, U.S. Utility Application No. 13/______, and U.S. Utility Application No. 13/______, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. 
     
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0002]    The presently disclosed subject matter is directed towards a device, and more particularly, towards a device for being received within a floor drain and containing a liquid-soluble treatment material. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Many public facilities have floor drains that suffer from odor and clogging related problems in which odors emanate from the collection of waste, grease, and other elements being trapped in the floor drain. This problem is especially prevalent in kitchens and public restrooms, both residential and commercial. As facilities are cleaned, dirt, grime, and bacteria collect in the floor drain trap, commonly referred to as a p-trap because of the shape of the piping connected therewith. The water in the p-trap quickly becomes dirty and may emanate a foul odor into the room and adjacent areas. 
         [0004]    Currently, the prevailing solution to this problem is the use of sanitizing liquids, deodorants, or degreasers being poured down the drain. These liquids are typically poured down the floor drain on a regular basis. However, the solution is quickly washed down the drain and out ofthe p-trap with subsequent cleanings. Additionally, the sanitizing liquid does not provide continuous aroma to the room. The buildup of organic material and grease requires pumping of grease out of the trap or other holding container. 
         [0005]    Other common solutions include the use of wall-mounted, time-release deodorizer sprayers. These devices systematically release aroma into the room to mask odors at predetermined time intervals. These systems also have the disadvantage of failing to continuously release aroma into the room. While these devices mask foul odors immediately following discharge, the active aromatic agents quickly disperse into the room, failing to effectively mask or eliminate the odors. 
         [0006]    Yet other devices attempt to place deodorizing and sanitizing agents inside the drain. These devices typically address either sink drains or floor drains. Most of these devices require special drain modifications to hold the device, increasing expense to the owner and making them impractical for contractor installation. These devices may also have the tendency to aggravate drain problems by catching dirty water around the device. 
         [0007]    These devices also suffer from the disadvantage that they do not address any insect or other pest-related issues. 
         [0008]    Accordingly, there remains a need for a device that addresses the various disadvantages associated with previous devices. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0009]    According to one or more embodiments, a device configured for being received within a floor drain is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein. A drain cover defines an opening that receives the basket assembly. A basket assembly lid defines at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly. The basket assembly includes a flange for cooperatively engaging a recess defined in the drain cover to thereby engage the lid with the drain cover. 
         [0010]    According to one or more embodiments, a device configured for being received within a floor drain cover is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein and a basket assembly lid defining at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly. The basket assembly includes a flange for cooperatively engaging a recess defined in the drain cover to thereby engage the lid with the drain cover. 
         [0011]    According to one or more embodiments, a device configured for being received within a floor drain is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein and a basket assembly lid fixedly secured to the basket assembly and defining at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly. A floor drain cover defines an opening that receives the basket assembly. The basket lid is configured for selective engagement with the drain cover to thereby engage the basket assembly with the drain cover. 
         [0012]    According to one or more embodiments, a device is provided. The device includes a basket assembly configured for containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein and a skirt for covering the perimeter of a floor drain and defining an opening therein for receivably engaging the basket assembly. 
         [0013]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly further defines a shoulder configured for engaging with a cooperative groove formed in the skirt. 
         [0014]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly further defines an arm configured for engaging with a cooperative groove formed in the skirt. 
         [0015]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly further defines a support to which the liquid-soluble treatment material is carried by. 
         [0016]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly defines a plurality of openings on a top portion thereof for allowing flow-through of liquid. 
         [0017]    According to one or more embodiments, the skirt defines a plurality of openings for allowing flow-through of liquid. 
         [0018]    According to one or more embodiments, the skirt defines a ledge upon which the basket assembly rests when selectively engaged therewith. 
         [0019]    According to one or more embodiments, the device includes the liquid-soluble treatment material carried within the basket assembly. The liquid-soluble treatment material is configured as one of a pesticide, insecticide, fragrance, and a degreaser. 
         [0020]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly defines at least two vessels. Each vessel is configured for containing one of the liquid-soluble treatment materials. 
         [0021]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly defines a plurality of openings on a top portion thereof for allowing flow-through of liquid and the skirt defines a plurality o f openings for allowing flow-through of liquid. The basket assembly and the skirt cooperatively forming a floor drain cover. 
         [0022]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly further defines a lid for allowing access to the liquid-soluble material. 
         [0023]    According to one or more embodiments, the lid is hingedly connected to a base ofthe lid. 
         [0024]    According to one or more embodiments, the liquid-soluble treatment material is carried by a support that is configured for engaging with the lid. 
         [0025]    According to one or more embodiments, the device includes an electric fan at a bottom portion ofthe basket assembly for providing airflow through the basket assembly. 
         [0026]    According to one or more embodiments, a device is provided. The deice includes a skirt for covering the perimeter of a floor drain and defining a basket assembly configured for being received in the floor drain opening and a lid configured for selectively engaging a top portion of the basket assembly to thereby form an enclosure for containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein. 
         [0027]    According to one or more embodiments, the lid defines a plurality o f openings on a top portion thereof for allowing flow-through of liquid. 
         [0028]    According to one or more embodiments, the skirt defines a plurality of openings for allowing flow-through of liquid. 
         [0029]    According to one or more embodiments, the lid and the skirt define a plurality of openings for allowing flow-through of liquid, the skirt and the lid cooperatively forming a drain cover. 
         [0030]    According to one or more embodiments, a basket assembly configured for containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein is provided. The basket assembly includes a fastener configured for engaging the basket assembly with an opening defined in a skirt for covering the perimeter of a floor drain. The opening is generally concentric with the floor drain opening. 
         [0031]    According to one or more embodiments, the liquid-soluble treatment material is one of a pesticide, insecticide, fragrance, and a degreaser 
         [0032]    According to one or more embodiments, a tool for use with a basket assembly is provided. The basket assembly is ofthe type configured for being receivably engaged with an opening defined in a drain cover skirt for covering the perimeter of a floor drain. The tool is configured for engaging the basket assembly and removing the basket assembly from the drain cover skirt upon force input from a user. 
         [0033]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly defines an arm configured for engaging with a cooperative groove formed in the skirt. The arm has a first position in which the arm is engaged with the groove of the skirt thereby securing the basket into the floor drain skirt and a second position in which the arm is bent away from the groove to allow removal of the basket assembly. 
         [0034]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool includes shoulders configured for imparting movement to the arm into the second position to allow removal of the basket assembly. 
         [0035]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool includes a hook member that is configured for being received in an opening ofthe basket assembly and engaging therewith for removing the basket assembly from the drain cover skirt upon force input from the user. 
         [0036]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool includes one or more openings for receiving the user&#39;s fingers. 
         [0037]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool further defines a planar nesting surface configured for engaging with a top portion of the basket assembly. 
         [0038]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool further defines a planar nesting surface and the shoulders extend from the nesting surface. 
         [0039]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool further defines a planar nesting surface and the hook member extends from the nesting surface. 
         [0040]    According to one or more embodiments, a method for installation and removal of a basket assembly from a floor drain cover skirt is provided. The method includes using a tool defining one or more shoulders configured for disengaging the basket assembly, extending a portion of the tool into the basket assembly to disengage the basket assembly, and applying forces to the tool to impart movement of the basket assembly relative to the floor drain. 
         [0041]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly is of the type configured for being receivably engaged with an opening defined in a drain cover skirt for covering the perimeter of the floor drain. 
         [0042]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly defines an arm configured for engaging with a cooperative groove formed in the skirt. The arm has a first position in which the arm is engaged with the groove of the skirt thereby securing the basket into the floor drain skirt and a second position in which the arm is bent away from the groove to allow removal of the basket assembly. 
         [0043]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool includes a hook member that is configured for being received in an opening ofthe basket assembly and engaging therewith for removing the basket assembly from the drain cover skirt upon force input from the user. 
         [0044]    According to one or more embodiments, a kit is provided. The kit includes a basket assembly configured for containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein and being configured to be received in an opening defined in a skirt for covering the perimeter of a floor drain, and a tool for use with the basket assembly. The tool is configured for engaging the basket assembly and removing the basket assembly from the drain cover skirt upon input from the user. 
         [0045]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly defines an arm configured for engaging with a cooperative groove formed in the skirt. The arm has a first position in which the arm is engaged with the groove of the skirt thereby securing the basket into the floor drain skirt and a second position in which the arm is bent away from the groove to allow removal of the basket assembly. 
         [0046]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool includes shoulders configured for imparting movement to the arm into the second position to allow removal of the basket assembly. 
         [0047]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool includes a hook member that is configured for being received in an opening ofthe basket assembly and engaging therewith for removing the basket assembly from the drain cover skirt. 
         [0048]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool includes one or more openings for receiving a user&#39;s fingers. 
         [0049]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool further defines a planar nesting surface configured for engaging with a top portion of the basket assembly. 
         [0050]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool further defines a planar nesting surface and the shoulders extend from the nesting surface. 
         [0051]    According to one or more embodiments, the tool further defines a planar nesting surface and the hook member extends from the nesting surface. 
         [0052]    According to one or more embodiments, a cover for a drain assembly is provided. The cover includes a skirt material defining a plurality of openings therein for allowing flowthrough of liquid and one or more fasteners extending from the skirt material and configured for being received within an opening defined in the drain assembly. 
         [0053]    According to one or more embodiments, the one or more fasteners are each pegs extending from the first skirt material. 
         [0054]    According to one or more embodiments, the one or more pegs include one or more detents for being received in cooperatively defined one or more openings of a floor drain skirt in the drain assembly. 
         [0055]    According to one or more embodiments, the cover is formed from an injection molding process. 
         [0056]    According to one or more embodiments, the injection molding process includes injecting a treatment material into the cover. 
         [0057]    According to one or more embodiments, the cover is provided with an aromatic material. 
         [0058]    According to one or more embodiments, the fastener is configured for extending into a floor drain skirt that is engaged with the drain assembly. 
         [0059]    According to one or more embodiments, a drain cover assembly for a floor drain assembly is provided. The drain cover assembly includes a drain cover skirt configured for being engaged with the floor drain, a skirt material defining a plurality of openings therein for allowing flowthrough of liquid, and one or more fasteners extending from the first skirt material and configured for being engagably received by one of the drain assembly and the drain cover skirt. 
         [0060]    According to one or more embodiments, the one or more fasteners are each pegs extending from the first skirt material. 
         [0061]    According to one or more embodiments, the one or more pegs include one or more detents for being received in cooperatively defined one or more openings of a skirt in the drain assembly. 
         [0062]    According to one or more embodiments, the skirt material is formed from an injection molding process. 
         [0063]    According to one or more embodiments, the injection molding process includes injecting an aromatic material into the skirt material. 
         [0064]    According to one or more embodiments, the injection molding process includes injecting a treatment material into the skirt material. 
         [0065]    According to one or more embodiments, the skirt material is provided with an aromatic material. 
         [0066]    According to one or more embodiments, the fastener is configured for extending into the floor drain skirt that is engaged with the drain assembly. 
         [0067]    According to one or more embodiments, a cover for a floor drain is provided. The cover includes a first skirt material defining a cutout therein. The skirt material is configured for covering the perimeter of the floor drain. A second skirt material for being received in the cutout and is configured for covering the opening of the floor drain. The second skirt material further defines an opening therein for receivably engaging a basket assembly. 
         [0068]    According to one or more embodiments, the cover is formed from an injection molding process. 
         [0069]    According to one or more embodiments, the injection molding process includes injecting an aromatic material into the cover. 
         [0070]    According to one or more embodiments, the cover is provided with a treatment material. 
         [0071]    According to one or more embodiments, the first skirt material defines a generally square shaped panel for engaging with the floor drain. 
         [0072]    According to one or more embodiments, the first skirt material defines a plurality of openings therein for allowing flowthrough of liquids. 
         [0073]    According to one or more embodiments, the second skirt material defines a plurality of openings therein for allowing flowthrough of liquids. 
         [0074]    According to one or more embodiments, the second skirt material defines a groove that is configured for receiving a snap arm of the basket assembly. 
         [0075]    According to one or more embodiments, the second skirt material defines a ledge upon which the basket assembly rests when selectively engaged therewith. 
         [0076]    According to one or more embodiments, a kit for use with a floor drain assembly is provided. The kit includes a cover for a floor drain. The cover includes a first skirt material defining a cutout therein. The skirt material is configured for covering the perimeter of the floor drain. A second skirt material for being received in the cutout and being configured for covering the opening ofthe floor drain is provided. The second skirt material further defines an opening therein for receivably engaging a basket assembly. A basket assembly configured for containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein and being configured to be received in the opening defined in the second skirt material is provided. 
         [0077]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly further defines a shoulder configured for engaging with a cooperative groove formed in the skirt. 
         [0078]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly further defines an arm configured for engaging with a cooperative groove formed in the skirt. 
         [0079]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly further defines a support to which the liquid-soluble treatment material is carried by. 
         [0080]    According to one or more embodiments, the basket assembly defines a plurality of openings on a top portion thereof for allowing flow-through of liquid. 
         [0081]    According to one or more embodiments, the first skirt material defines a plurality of openings for allowing flow-through of liquid. 
         [0082]    According to one or more embodiments, the second skirt material defines a ledge upon which the basket assembly rests when selectively engaged therewith. 
         [0083]    According to one or more embodiments, the kit further includes liquid-soluble material carried within the basket assembly. The liquid-soluble material is configured as one of a pesticide, insecticide, fragrance, and a degreaser. 
         [0084]    This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Further, the claimed subject matter is not limited to implementations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in any part of this disclosure. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0085]    The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purposes of illustration, there is shown in the drawings exemplary embodiments; however, the presently disclosed subject matter is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed. In the drawings: 
           [0086]      FIG. 1  is a side view of a device for use with a drain and being installed therewith according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0087]      FIG. 2  is a side view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0088]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0089]      FIG. 4  is a top view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0090]      FIG. 5  is a side view of a device for use with a drain in which a basket assembly ofthe device is shown spaced-apart from the drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0091]      FIG. 6  is a side view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0092]      FIG. 7  is a side view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0093]      FIG. 8  is a top view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0094]      FIG. 9  is an exploded view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0095]      FIG. 10  is an exploded view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0096]      FIG. 11  is an exploded view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0097]      FIG. 12  is an exploded view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0098]      FIG. 13  is a perspective view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0099]      FIG. 14  is a perspective view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0100]      FIG. 15  is an exploded view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0101]      FIG. 16A  is a perspective view of a tool for use with a drain, the toolbeing provided for removal of the device according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0102]      FIG. 16B  is a perspective view of a tool installed on a device for use with a drain, the toolbeing provided for removal of the device according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0103]      FIG. 16C  is a perspective cross-sectional view of the tool of  FIG. 16A  according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0104]      FIG. 17  is a side view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0105]      FIG. 18  is an exploded perspective view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0106]      FIG. 19A  is an exploded perspective view o fa device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; 
           [0107]      FIG. 19B  is a side view of a device for use with a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein; and 
           [0108]      FIG. 19C  is a side view of a device installed about a drain according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0109]    The presently disclosed subject matter now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments are shown. Indeed, this invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. 
         [0110]    A device for use with a drain is illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 4  and is generally designated  10 . The device  10  is configured for being received within a floor drain  1 . The device includes a basket assembly  12  containing a treatment material  14  therein. As used herein, basket assembly may refer to any assembly, device, or structure capable of carrying or containing a treatment materiaL The treatment material  14  may be a generally solid or liquid materiaL Additionally, the treatment material  14  may be a liquid-soluble material configured to release aromatic treatment when dissolved or dissipated with liquid. As used herein, liquid-soluble includes any material in which the passage-by or pass-through of liquid causes some material change or reaction to occur. For example, liquid-soluble may refer to a material that is at least liquid-dispersible. Furthermore, liquid-soluble may also describe the condition in which the liquid that passes by or through the aromatic material carries the dissolved liquid-soluble materiaL The treatment material  14  may contain anti-bacterial or other sanitizing characteristics. The treatment material  14  may be a bacterial or enzyme treatment that is configured for destroying odor-causing microorganisms and the like that may be found in drains. The treatment material  14  may include a bioactive agent that produces enzymes that digest collected grease and oil. The treatment material  14  may include materials that are insecticidal in nature and repel and kill insects. In other embodiments, the basket assembly  12  may contain some medium that may or may not be liquid-soluble, including, for example, a sponge soaked in an appropriate chemical. In other embodiments, the treatment material  14  may be a liquid-soluble treatment material configured to emit a desired aroma when liquid flows about the material. The basket assembly  12  may include a plurality of openings  13 , such as, for example the slots shown throughout the drawings. The basket assembly  12  may be generally concentric with the drain opening  3  when installed thereon. The treatment material  14  is configured such that when liquid, which may be liquid waste-water, grease, oil, or any other liquid that is poured down a drain, passes into the openings  13  and through the treatment material  14 , the treatment material  14  releases an aroma to mask any odor emanating from the drain  1 . 
         [0111]    The device  10  includes a drain cover skirt  16 . The drain cover skirt  16  may define an opening  20  that receives and carries the basket assembly  12 . In this manner, the drain cover skirt  16  and basket assembly  12  may be integrally formed. The drain cover skirt  16  may further define a plurality of openings  18  that allow flow of liquid therethrough. A basket assembly lid  22  is provided for engaging with the opening  20 . The basket assembly lid  22  defines at least one aperture  24  for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly  12 . The basket assembly  12  may include a flange  26  for cooperatively engaging a recess  30  that is defined in the drain cover skirt  16  to thereby engage the lid  22  with the drain cover skirt  16 . 
         [0112]    The basket assembly lid  22  may be further configured for engagement with the drain cover skirt  16  by other appropriate manners. For example, a hook  32  carried by the drain cover skirt  16  may be further configured for engaging the flange  26  and extending into a recess  33  defined in the lid  22 . The hook  32  may be configured for rotatable movement or pivotable movement about the drain cover skirt  16  such that the hook  32  can be selectively engaged therewith. The hook  32  may be rotated or pivoted out ofthe way by inserting an elongate object such as a screwdriver or blade into the gap defined between the hook  32  and basket lid  22  and pressing the hook  32  into an unobstructed position. 
         [0113]    Installation of the device  10  is accomplished by fastening the drain cover skirt  16  to a supporting floor surface  2 . The drain  1  should be aligned with the opening  20  ofthe drain cover skirt  16  such that the basket assembly  12  may be received within the drain  1 . The drain cover skirt  16  may be fastened to the supporting floor surface  2  by the use of a threaded fastener, such as a screw, though in other embodiments, any appropriate fastener may be used. The treatment material  14  is then placed into the basket assembly  12 . The treatment material  14  may occupy substantially all or only a portion of the basket assembly  12  when installed. The lid  22  is then engaged with the drain cover skirt  16 . In the one or more embodiments illustrated in  FIG. 1 , this is accomplished by engaging the flange  26  with the recess  30 . In the one or more embodiments of  FIG. 4 , this may include rotating or pivoting the hook  32  until the flange  26  is in engagement therewith. To replace a spent treatment material  14 , the lid  22  is disengaged from the drain cover skirt  16 , the treatment material  14  is replaced, and the lid  22  is then re-engaged with the drain cover skirt  16 . 
         [0114]    A device according to one or more embodiments is illustrated in  FIGS. 5 through 8  and is generally designated  110 . The device  110  is similar in many respects to the device  10  illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 4  and shares many of the same aspects. The device is configured for being received within a floor drain  1 . 
         [0115]    The device  110  also includes a drain cover skirt  116 . The drain cover skirt  116  may define an opening  120  that receives a basket assembly  112 . The drain cover skirt  116  may further define a plurality of openings  118  that allow flow of liquid therethrough. The basket assembly  112  may contain treatment material  14  therein. Alternatively, any desired material may be placed in the basket assembly  112 . The basket assembly  112  may include a plurality of openings  113 , such as, for example, the slots shown throughout the drawings. The plurality of openings  113  allow liquid to, flow there-through and into the drain  1 . A basket assembly lid  122  is provided for engaging with the opening  120  and is carried by the basket assembly  112 . The basket assembly lid  122  may define at least one aperture  124  for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly  112 . The basket assembly  112  may include a flange  126  for cooperatively engaging a recess  130  that is defined in the drain cover skirt  116  to thereby engage the lid  122  and the basket assembly  112  with the drain cover skirt  116 . 
         [0116]    The one or more embodiments illustrated in  FIGS. 5 through 8  may differ from the one or more embodiments illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 4  in that the basket assembly  112  may be replaced when the treatment material or other material contained therein needs replacing. 
         [0117]    The basket assembly  122  may be further configured for engagement with the drain cover skirt  116  by other appropriate manners. For example, a hook  132  carried by the drain cover skirt  116  may be further configured for engaging the flange  126  and extending into a recess  133  defined in the lid  122 . The hook  132  may be configured for rotatable movement or pivotable movement about the drain cover skirt  116  such that the hook  132  can be selectively engaged. The hook  132  may be rotated or pivoted out of the way by inserting an elongate object such as a screwdriver or blade into the gap defined between the hook  132  and basket lid  122  and pressing the hook  132  into an unobstructed position. 
         [0118]    Installation of the device  110  is accomplished by fastening the drain cover skirt  116  to a supporting floor surface  2  as illustrated in  FIG. 5 . The drain  1  should be aligned with the opening  120  of the drain cover skirt  116  such that the basket assembly  112  may be received within the drain  1 . The drain cover skirt  116  may be fastened to the supporting floor surface  2  by the use of a threaded fastener, such as a screw, though in other embodiments, any appropriate fastener may be used. The treatment material may occupy substantially all or only a portion of the basket assembly  112  when installed. The basket assembly  112  is then lowered into the drain  1  until the lid  122  is in general alignment with the drain cover skirt  116 . The lid  122  is then engaged with the drain cover skirt  116  by engaging the flange  126  of the lid  122  with the recess  130  of the cover skirt  116  thereby securing the basket assembly  112  into the drain  1 . This may be accomplished by bending or flexing of the basket  122  until the flange  126  can be engaged in the recess  1230 . In the one or more embodiments illustrated in  FIG. 8 , this may include rotating or pivoting the hook  132  until the flange  126  is in engagement therewith. 
         [0119]    The basket assemblies  12  and  112  are shown as having a generally cylindrical or frusto-conical shape, though in one or more embodiments, may have a specially configured shape. In this manner, only similarly shaped treatment material could be placed in the basket assemblies  12  and  112 . For example, the basket assemblies  12  and  112  could have an “A” or “V” shape. In this example, the treatment material would need to have a corresponding “A” or “V” shape in order to be placed into the basket assemblies  12  and  112 . This may be important to ensure that proper and authorized treatment materials are utilized with the devices disclosed herein. 
         [0120]    One or more embodiments sharing many features and elements as the one or more embodiments illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 8  are illustrated in  FIGS. 9 through 15 . As illustrated in  FIG. 9 , the device  210  may include an assembly  212  containing a first material  214  and a second material  215  that is adhered thereto. In one or more embodiments, the first material  214  may be an aromatic material and the second material  215  may be a pesticide material. In one or more embodiments, one of the first material  214  and the second material  215  may also include a degreaser for aiding in preventing drain clogs. The portion of the assembly  212  may include a plurality of catches  217  that are configured for aiding in adhering the first material  214  and the second material  215  thereto. The assembly  212  is configured for being received within an opening  220  of a drain cover skirt  216 . The drain cover skirt  216  may include one or more apertures  218  that allow flow-through of liquid into the drain assembly  1 . The drain assembly  1  may include a tab  4  that is configured for receiving a threaded fastener for securing the drain cover skirt  216  thereto. The assembly  212  may include a snap arm assembly  213  that is configured for allowing placement of the assembly  213  into the opening  220  and engaging a slot  233  formed in the drain cover skirt  216 . Removal of the assembly  212  is effectuated by pressing the snap assemblies  213  inward so that that the assemblies  213  are no longer in interference with the drain cover skirt  216 . Subsequent pulling upward on the assembly  212  until assembly  212  is no longer in engagement with the drain cover skirt  216  completes removal. 
         [0121]    As illustrated in  FIG. 10 , a device  310  may include an assembly  312  containing a first material  314  and a second material  315  that is adhered to a portion of the assembly  312 . Each ofthe first material  314  and second material  315  may be one o f any desired material, including an aromatic material, a pesticide, a degreasing material, an enzyme material, and the like. One or more catches  317  may be provided for engaging with the first material  314  and second material  315 . The assembly  312  is configured for being received within an opening  320  of a drain cover skirt  316 . The drain cover skirt  316  may include one or more apertures  318  that allow flow-through of liquid into the drain assembly  1 . The assembly  312  may include a snap arm assembly  313  that is configured for allowing placement of the assembly  312  into the opening  320  and engaging a slot  333  formed in the drain cover skirt  316 . Removal of the assembly  312  is effectuated by pressing the snap assemblies  313  inward so that that are no longer in interference with the drain cover skirt  316  and pulling upward on the assembly  312  until the assembly  312  is no longer in engagement with the drain cover skirt  316 . 
         [0122]    As illustrated in  FIG. 11 , a device  410  for use with a drain  1  is provided. The device  410  may include an assembly  412  containing a first treatment material  414  and a second treatment material  415  that is adhered to a portion ofthe assembly  412 . Each of the first material  414  and second material  415  may be one of any desired material, including an aromatic material, a pesticide, a degreasing material, an enzyme material, and the like. The assembly  412  is configured for being received within an opening  420  ofthe drain cover skirt  416 . The drain cover skirt  416  may include one or more apertures  418  that allow flow-through of liquid into the drain assembly  1 . The assembly  412  may include a shoulder assembly  421  that is configured for being received within a slot  422  defined by a panel  423  hingedly connected to the drain cover skirt  416 . In this manner, removal of the shoulder assembly  421 , first material  414 , and second material  415  is carried out by rotating the panel  423  away from the drain cover skirt  416 , and sliding the shoulder assembly  421  away from the slot  422 . Installation and replacement of a spent first material  414  and second material  415  is accomplished by replacing the shoulder assembly  421  having an unspent first material  414  and second material  415  carried thereby with an unspent shoulder assembly. 
         [0123]    As illustrated in  FIG. 12 , a device  510  for use with a drain  1  is provided. The device  510  may include an assembly  512  containing a first material  514  and a second material  515  that is adhered to a portion ofthe assembly  512 . Each of the first material  515  and second material  515  may be one of any desired material, including an aromatic material, a pesticide, a degreasing material, enzyme material, and the like. The assembly  512  is configured for being received within an opening  520  of the drain cover skirt  516 . The drain cover skirt  516  may include one or more apertures  518  that allow flow-through of liquid into the drain assembly  1 . The assembly  512  may include a shoulder assembly  521  that is configured for being received within a slot  522  carried by a panel  523  hingedly connected to the drain cover skirt  516 . In this manner, removalo f the shoulder assembly  521 , first material  515 , and second material  515  is carried out by rotating the pane 1523  away from the drain cover skirt  516 , and sliding the shoulder assembly  521  away from the slot  522 . Installation and replacement of a spent first material  515  and second material  515  is accomplished by replacing the shoulder assembly  521  with a shoulder assembly  521  having unspent first material  515  and second material  515 . The panel  523  may be configured to close against and engage the cover skirt  516  by any appropriate manner, including fasteners, detents, and the like. 
         [0124]    As illustrated in  FIG. 13 , a device  610  for use with a floor drain  1  is provided. The device  610  may include a basket assembly  612  containing a material therein. The material  614  may be one of an aromatic material, pesticide material, degreaser material, enzyme material, and the like. The basket assembly  612  is configured for being received within an opening  620  ofthe drain cover skirt  616 . The drain cover skirt  616  may include one or more apertures  618  that allow flow-through of liquid into the drain assembly  1 . The basket assembly  612  may include a snap arm assembly  613  that is configured for allowing placement of the basket assembly  612  into the opening  620  and engaging a slot  633  formed in the drain cover skirt  616 . Removal of the basket assembly  612  is effectuated by pressing the snap assemblies  613  inward so that that are no longer in interference with the drain cover skirt  616  and pulling upward on the basket assembly  612  until no longer in engagement with the drain cover skirt  616 . 
         [0125]    As illustrated in  FIG. 14 , a device  710  for use with a floor drain  1  is provided. The device  710  may include a basket assembly  712  containing a material therein. The material  714  may be one of an aromatic material, pesticide material, degreaser material, enzyme material, and the like. The basket assembly  712  is configured for being received within an opening  720  ofthe drain cover skirt  716 . The drain cover skirt  716  may include one or more apertures  718  that allow flow-through of liquid into the drain assembly  1 . The basket assembly  712  may include a snap arm assembly  713  that is configured for allowing placement of the basket assembly  712  into the opening  720  and engaging a slot  733  formed in the drain cover skirt  716 . Removal of the basket assembly  712  is effectuated by pressing the snap assemblies  713  inward so that that are no longer in interference with the drain cover skirt  717  and pulling upward on the basket assembly  712  until no longer in engagement with the drain cover skirt  716 . 
         [0126]    As illustrated in  FIG. 15 , a device  810  for use with a floor drain  1  is provided. In  FIG. 15 , the device  810  is shown in a cross-sectional view. The device  810  may include a basket assembly  812  that includes a first vessel  840  and a second vessel  842 . Each ofthe first vessel  840  and second vessel  842  may contain a material therein, and may include the same or different materials. The material may be one of an aromatic material, pesticide material, degreaser material, enzyme material, and the like. The basket assembly  812  is configured for being received within an opening  820  of the drain cover skirt  816 . The drain cover skirt  816  may include one or more apertures  818  that allow flow-through of liquid into the drain assembly  1 . The basket assembly  812  may include a snap arm assembly  813  that is configured for allowing placement of the basket assembly  812  into the opening  820  and engaging a slot  833  formed in the drain cover skirt  816 . Removal of the basket assembly  812  is effectuated by pressing the snap assemblies  813  inward so that that are no longer in interference with the drain cover skirt  816  and pulling upward on the basket assembly  812  until no longer in engagement with the drain cover skirt  816 . A support  844  may be provided that spans across the drain cover opening  820  for providing support to the drain cover skirt  816 . In this manner, the support  844  may be provided such that the portion of the basket assembly  812  defined about the intersection of the first vessel  840  and the second vessel  842  rests thereon when the basket  812  is installed within the drain cover skirt  816 . 
         [0127]    In one or more embodiments, the one or more devices disclosed herein may provide for a lid or base portion ofthe basket assembly that may be selectively removable such that the treatment material may be replaced. Alternatively, the basket assembly may be integrally formed such that only by replacing the basket assembly that has new treatment material therein can the basket be “refilled.” In one or more embodiments, the basket assembly may also take on a two-part assembly such that the basket assembly may be selectively disassembled at about any of a medial portion thereof. 
         [0128]    Additionally, in one or more embodiments, the one or more basket assemblies disclosed herein have been illustrated with a fastener extending therefrom. In one or more embodiments, the skirt cover may define a fastener for engaging with the one or more basket assemblies. 
         [0129]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 16A ,  16 B, and  16 C, a tool  50  may be provided for engaging with any of the basket assemblies and snap arm assemblies disclosed herein. For purposes of illustration only, the tool  50  is shown interacting with basket assembly  812  and snap arm assembly  813 . The tool  50  is configured for moving the snap arm assembly  813  from a first position in which the arm assembly  813  is in engagement with the drain cover skirt  818  and a second position in which the arm assembly  813  is free of the drain cover skirt  818 . The tool  50  may include one or more openings  52  that may be provided for receiving an operator&#39;s fingers. Additionally, the tool  50  may include shoulders  54  that are configured for extending into the drain cover assembly  818  through openings  824  and engaging the snap arm assembly  813  to move the assembly from the first position in which the snap arm assembly  813  is in engagement with the drain cover skirt  818  and a second position in which the snap arm assembly  813  is free of the drain cover skirt  818 . One or more hooks  56  may also be provided for extending into and engaging the basket assembly  812 . In this manner, the hooks  56  will pull upward on the basket assembly  812  when the operator pulls the tool  50  upwards away from the drain. The tool  50  may be sufficiently resilient such that any bending, flexing, or other resiliency necessary for the tool to operate is provided. The tool may define planar nesting surface  58  that is configured for nesting with a top portion of the basket assembly  812 . The tool  50  may be provided with the one or more devices disclosed herein as a kit. 
         [0130]    One or more embodiments of a device for use with a floor drain are illustrated in  FIG. 17  in which an apparatus  60  is provided for engagement with the one or more basket assemblies disclosed herein. For purposes of illustration only, the basket assembly is illustrated as basket assembly  112 . The apparatus  60  includes a fluid spraying device  62 , such as a mister. A housing  64  may define a chamber for holding appropriate fluid to be sprayed, such as an aromatic material. A fan  66  may be provided extending from the housing for providing air movement of the fluid being sprayed. A battery or other energy storage may be additionally provided for powering the fan  66 . 
         [0131]    One or more alternate embodiments of a device for use with a floor drain are illustrated in  FIG. 18  in which an adaptor cover skirt  70  having a first skirt material is provided for use with the one or more basket assemblies disclosed herein. For purposes of illustration only, the basket assembly is illustrated as basket assembly  612 . The adaptor skirt  70  is provided for using square shaped drain assemblies as illustrated in  FIG. 18  with the one or more basket assemblies disclosed herein. The adaptor skirt  70  defines a void or cutout  72 , which may be a square as illustrated in  FIG. 18 . The void  72  is configured for receiving a skirt cover plate  74  that defines a second skirt material. The skirt cover plate  74  defines an opening therein for receiving the basket assembly  612 . The skirt cover plate  74  is configured, along with adaptor skirt  70 , to have varying sizes in order to accommodate drains of varying sizes, shapes, and configurations. 
         [0132]    One or more devices are illustrated in  FIG. 19A ,  FIG. 19B , and  FIG. 19C  that are configured for being used with a drain assembly according to one or more embodiments disclosed herein. The one or more devices are generally depicted as  910 . The device  910  includes an insert cover skirt  912  that has one or more fasteners, illustrated as pegs  914  in  FIGS. 19A ,  19 B, and  19 C, extending therefrom. The one or more pegs  914  may include one or more detents  916  on an end thereof The insert cover  912  may include one or more openings  918  for allowing from through of liquid. The insert cover  912  is configured for being received by a conventional drain skirt, illustrated as  920 . The pegs  914  are configured for extending into openings  922  defined in the conventional drain skirt such that the insert cover can nestably engage with the conventional drain skirt  920 . The detents  916  may be provided for maintaining the insert cover  912  with the drain skirt  920  and may be formed from a resilient material for releasable engagement as desired by the operator. 
         [0133]    In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, the insert cover  912  may be fabricated with an injection molding process that includes injecting fragrance, aromatic material, or other desired material into the molding material. In this manner, the insert cover  912  may have a pleasing fragrance and may be installed as shown in  FIG. 19C  to mask odors emanating from the drain assembly  1 . 
         [0134]    In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, any ofthe devices herein may be fabricated with an injection molding process that includes injecting fragrance, aromatic material, or other desired material into the molding material. In this manner, the one or more devices herein may have a pleasing fragrance and may be installed to mask odors emanating from the drain assembly  1 . 
         [0135]    While the embodiments have been described in connection with the preferred embodiments of the various figures, it is to be understood that other similar embodiments may be used or modifications and additions may be made to the described embodiment for performing the same function without deviating therefrom. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should not be limited to any single embodiment, but rather should be construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims.

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