Surface protection system mat

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2006-06-13

2009-10-06

Xu, Ling (Department: 1794)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Structurally defined web or sheet

Honeycomb-like

C428S138000, C428S167000, C428S131000, C428S068000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597949

ABSTRACT:
A surface protection mat, particularly for use in protecting floor surfaces from accidental liquid spills comprises a cartridge unit having an upper layer of moisture absorbing material and a lower moisture barrier, and a top layer of material impervious to liquid. The top layer includes a top side, upon which a person stands, and a bottom side, which includes a chamber for receiving the cartridge and which is set on the floor to be protected. The central portion of the top layer, in part, is formed by a honeycomb structure of specially configured hexagonal shaped cells, which cells funnel liquid downwardly from the top side to the cartridge unit. The cartridge unit is inserted into the chamber and the absorbent upper layer thereof adhered to the top layer. The mat is intended to be disposed of via routine trash collection during maintenance (usually weekly) and replaced by a fresh one.

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