# US 2013/0152291 A1 · Urinal bracket > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2013/0152291 A1 - Document ID: US20130152291A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/326,144 - Filed: 2011-12-14 - Published: 2013-06-20 - Earliest claimed: 2011-12-14 - Assignees: Kohler Co. - Inventors: Scott W. Stonecipher; Peter Swart; Steven M. Bauer; Jeffrey Laundre - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130152291A1 ## CPC - E03D 11/14: Means for connecting the bowl to the wall, e.g. to a wall outlet - E03D 11/16: Means for connecting the bowl to the floor, e.g. to a floor outlet - E03D: WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR ## Abstract A bracket for coupling a urinal to a soil pipe is provided. The bracket includes a body portion defining a first opening configured to be in fluid communication with the soil pipe, the body portion having a first surface configured to receive a resilient gasket. The bracket further includes an arm extending outwardly from the body portion, the arm having a structure configured to receive a fastener for coupling the bracket to the urinal, the structure having a first surface positioned forward of the first surface of the body portion. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A bracket for coupling a urinal to a soil pipe, comprising: a body portion defining a first opening configured to be in fluid communication with the soil pipe, the body portion having a first surface configured to receive a resilient gasket; an arm extending outwardly from the body portion, the arm having a structure configured to receive a fastener for coupling the bracket to the urinal, the structure having a first surface positioned forward of the first surface of the body portion; and a tapered rib extending along the arm from the body portion to the structure, the rib increasing in axial thickness from the body portion to the structure, and being located on a side of the bracket configured to face the urinal. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The bracket of claim 1, wherein when the bracket is in an installed position, the bracket is configured to compress the resilient gasket against the urinal, and wherein the forward positioning of the first surface of the structure relative to the first surface of the body portion is configured to reduce bending of the bracket. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The bracket of claim 1, wherein when the bracket is in an installed position the first surface of the structure contacts the urinal. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The bracket of claim 1, wherein the structure comprises a projection provided at a distal end of the arm. ### Claim 5 (canceled) ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The bracket of claim 1, wherein the resilient gasket is integrally formed with the body portion to provide a molded-in gasket. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The bracket of claim 1, further comprising a substrate and a covering, the substrate at least partially defining the body portion and the arm, the substrate being formed of a first material, the covering being at least partially disposed over the substrate, the covering being formed of a second material that is different than the first material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The bracket of claim 1, wherein the body portion further comprises a second surface axially opposite the first surface, the second surface comprising a recess configured to allow flexure of the arm relative to the body portion while reducing bending of the body portion. ### Claim 9 A mounting device for securing a urinal to a soil pipe, comprising: a substrate formed of a first material and including a first opening and at least one second opening, the first opening configured for the passage therethrough of effluent from the urinal to the soil pipe and the at least one second opening configured to receive a fastener passing therethrough to couple the mounting device to the urinal; and a covering at least partially disposed over the substrate, wherein the covering is formed of a second material that is different than the first material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The mounting device of claim 9, further comprising: a first side configured to be positioned adjacent the urinal, and a second side opposite the first side; and an annular flange extending from the first side of the mounting device and at least partially defining the first opening, the flange configured to extend at least partially through a resilient gasket. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The mounting device of claim 10, wherein the annular flange is formed of the covering. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The mounting device of claim 9, wherein when the mounting device is in an installed position, the mounting device compresses a resilient gasket against the urinal, and wherein the substrate is configured to reduce bending of the mounting device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The mounting device of claim 9, further comprising: a first side configured to be positioned adjacent the urinal, and a second side opposite the first side; a body portion at least partially defining the first opening and having an axis extending therethrough from the first side to the second side, the body portion having a forward surface located on the first side; and at least one structure at least partially defining the at least one second opening, the structure comprising a forward surface spaced axially forward from the forward surface of the body portion. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The mounting device of claim 9, further comprising: a body portion at least partially defining the first opening; at least one structure at least partially defining the at least one second opening; at least one arm extending radially outward from the body portion to the at least one structure; and a recess extending at least partially around the first opening, wherein the recess is configured to allow flexure of the arm relative to the body portion while reducing bending of the body portion. ### Claim 15 A bracket for coupling a urinal to a soil pipe, comprising: a substrate formed of a first material and a covering at least partially disposed over the substrate, wherein the covering is formed of a second material that is different than the first material; a body portion defining a first opening configured to be in fluid communication with the soil pipe; an arm extending outwardly from the body portion and configured to receive a fastener for coupling the bracket to the urinal; and a recess provided at least partially around the first opening to allow flexure of the arm relative to the body portion while reducing bending of the body portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The bracket of claim 15, wherein the body portion includes a first side configured to face the urinal after being installed and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the recess is defined by the second side of the body portion. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The bracket of claim 15, wherein the recessed portion extends around the first opening in a substantially continuous manner. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The bracket of claim 15, further comprising: a second arm extending outwardly from the body portion and configured to receive a second fastener for coupling the bracket to the urinal; and wherein when the bracket is in an installed position, the recess is configured to allow the first arm and the second arm to flex relative to the body portion such that the first arm and the second arm at least partially contact the urinal. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The bracket of claim 15, wherein the body portion includes a first surface configured to receive a gasket and the arm includes a projection having a surface that is configured to contact the urinal, wherein the surface of the projection is positioned forward of the first surface of the body portion. ### Claim 20 (canceled) ### Claim 21 A bracket for coupling a urinal to a soil pipe, comprising: a substrate and a covering, the substrate at least partially defining the body portion and the arm, the substrate being formed of a first material, the covering being at least partially disposed over the substrate, the covering being formed of a second material that is different than the first material; a body portion defining a first opening configured to be in fluid communication with the soil pipe, the body portion having a first surface configured to receive a resilient gasket; and an arm extending outwardly from the body portion, the arm having a structure configured to receive a fastener for coupling the bracket to the urinal, the structure having a first surface positioned forward of the first surface of the body portion. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The bracket of claim 21, wherein the body portion further comprises a second surface axially opposite the first surface, the second surface comprising a recess configured to allow flexure of the arm relative to the body portion while reducing bending of the body portion; wherein the structure comprises a projection provided at a distal end of the arm; and wherein when the bracket is in an installed position, the bracket compresses the resilient gasket against the urinal, and the first surface of the structure contacts the urinal. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The bracket of claim 22, further comprising a tapered rib extending along the arm from the body portion to the structure, the rib increasing in axial thickness from the body portion to the structure, and being located on a side of the bracket configured to face the urinal.