A strainer comprising a plurality of longitudinal bars aligned substantially parallel to one another wherein the longitudinal bars are substantially rigid, a plurality of latitudinal bars secured to and aligned substantially parallel to one another and aligned substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal bars wherein the latitudinal bars are flexible to allow one end of the strainer to be raised while retaining the opposite end in contact with a sink, a plurality of apertures result from the positioning of the longitudinal bars and the latitudinal bars, an outer perimeter bar surrounding and enclosing the longitudinal bars and the latitudinal bars and defining the shape of the strainer and a drain opening located within the strainer and within the outer perimeter of the strainer wherein the drain opening is defined be a drain perimeter bar.

A descending spiral sink drain hole insert is comprised of a ring, an attached descending, circular spiral, and preferably (but not necessarily) a metallic material. This ring sits flush against a sink surface, suspending the spiral inside of a sink drain hole, where it allows waste and water to drain downward, yet shields any splattering debris from resurging when a garbage disposal unit is operated. The preferably metallic material would be ideal for easy-cleaning, sturdy quality, dirt-resistance, and easy handling.

A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an ultrasonic sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The ultrasonic sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The capacitive sensor is configured to define a capacitance sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the capacitive sensor and the ultrasonic sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the capacitance sensing field based on an output signal from the capacitance sensor. The controller is also programmed to enable the ultrasonic sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the capacitance sensing field with the capacitive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the ultrasonic sensor.

A basin and/or sink that has a dispenser located in an area below the opening of the basin and above the base, capable of being activated by a sensor that detects a user or other body within a defined wash region. The invention directs water in a novel direction avoiding drawback associated with current dispensers, such as backsplash.

A basin and/or sink that has a dispenser located in an area below the opening of the basin and above the base, capable of being activated by a sensor that detects a user or other body within a defined wash region. The invention directs water in a novel direction avoiding drawback associated with current dispensers, such as backsplash.

The present disclosure generally relates to flexible drainage trap assemblies and methods for constructing and installing such drainage traps. In one exemplary embodiment, a flexible drainage trap assembly includes a plumbing fixture connector, a discharge joint, and a trap portion connecting the plumbing fixture connector and discharge joint. The trap portion is shaped in such a way that it is operable to retain a pool of water inside the trap portion. The disclosed flexible drainage assemblies include a flexible portion that has a substantially smooth inner surface.

A lavatory system includes a basin having a water collecting area having a back wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The back wall of the water collecting area is proximate the wall on which the lavatory system is mounted. Further, an opening may extend through the front wall. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer having a blower located below the water collecting area and a first plenum having an input and an output. The input is connected to the blower to receive a first air flow from the blower, and the output is aligned with the opening in the front wall of the water collecting area to deliver the first air flow from the front wall over the water collecting area.

A lavatory system includes a basin having a water collecting area having a back wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The back wall of the water collecting area is proximate the wall on which the lavatory system is mounted. Further, an opening may extend through the front wall. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer having a blower located below the water collecting area and a first plenum having an input and an output. The input is connected to the blower to receive a first air flow from the blower, and the output is aligned with the opening in the front wall of the water collecting area to deliver the first air flow from the front wall over the water collecting area.

Hitherto, when securing splash guards, same have been secured by means of a securing device on the inside of the bowl of the sink, but this has been inconvenient in that securing the bottom edge of the splash guard to the top edge of the sink rim been ensured through the use of two-sided tape or suckers or the like, and, since the inside of the bowl is very wet, a substantial amount of grime and bacteria and the like occurs on the securing device of the splash guard which is on the inside of the bowl, and, additionally, water seeps in between when a splash guard has been secured to the top edge of the sink rim, such that the article frequently drops off and does not stick well. The present invention relates to a sink splash guard and securing device which is provided on a sink and guards against water that splashes when washing dishes, and the present invention is adapted such that, when the splashguard is secured to a sink, the securing device is able to secure the splashguard to the front-side wall of the sink rim, where there is no wetness, rather than the inside of the bowl, and thus is adapted such that same does not fall off even in long-term use and, additionally, the invention is adapted such that the width of the securing device (3) can be adjusted so as to allow most possible uses despite the fact that domestic sinks have different widths (13).

Hitherto, when securing splash guards, same have been secured by means of a securing device on the inside of the bowl of the sink, but this has been inconvenient in that securing the bottom edge of the splash guard to the top edge of the sink rim been ensured through the use of two-sided tape or suckers or the like, and, since the inside of the bowl is very wet, a substantial amount of grime and bacteria and the like occurs on the securing device of the splash guard which is on the inside of the bowl, and, additionally, water seeps in between when a splash guard has been secured to the top edge of the sink rim, such that the article frequently drops off and does not stick well. The present invention relates to a sink splash guard and securing device which is provided on a sink and guards against water that splashes when washing dishes, and the present invention is adapted such that, when the splashguard is secured to a sink, the securing device is able to secure the splashguard to the front-side wall of the sink rim, where there is no wetness, rather than the inside of the bowl, and thus is adapted such that same does not fall off even in long-term use and, additionally, the invention is adapted such that the width of the securing device (3) can be adjusted so as to allow most possible uses despite the fact that domestic sinks have different widths (13).