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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 e

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.

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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 ar

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; anda 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. 2. 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. 3. The bracket of claim 1, wherein when the bracket is in an installed position the first surface of the structure contacts the urinal. 4. The bracket of claim 1, wherein the structure comprises a projection provided at a distal end of the arm. 5. The bracket of claim 1, wherein the resilient gasket is integrally formed with the body portion to provide a molded-in gasket. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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; anda covering at least partially disposed over the substrate,wherein the covering is formed of a second material that is different than the first material. 9. The mounting device of claim 8, further comprising: a first side configured to be positioned adjacent the urinal, and a second side opposite the first side; andan 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. 10. The mounting device of claim 9, wherein the annular flange is formed of the covering. 11. The mounting device of claim 8, 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. 12. The mounting device of claim 8, 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; andat 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. 13. The mounting device of claim 8, 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; anda 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. 14. 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; anda 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. 15. The bracket of claim 14, 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. 16. The bracket of claim 14, wherein the recessed portion extends around the first opening in a substantially continuous manner. 17. The bracket of claim 14, 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; andwherein 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. 18. The bracket of claim 14, 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. 19. 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; andan 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. 20. The bracket of claim 19, 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; andwherein 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. 21. The bracket of claim 20, 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.