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Flocked floor mat with foraminous layer
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1985-04-19
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Granted: 1986-05-06
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Expires: 2005-04-19
Abstract
Abstract Article suitable for floor mats comprising a backing, a foraminous element bonded thereto, said element characterized by having a multiplicity of openings therein, and bristles bonded to the backing, said bristles having a length such that they will protrude through said openings when the mat is trod upon by pedestrians, thereby allowing contact between the bristles and the shoes on feet of the pedestrians. The mat is useful in removing soil and moisture from the shoes and feet of pedestrians.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas D. Campbell
- 👤 Mary B. Donovan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L23/00; A47L23/22; A47L23/24; B; B29; B29D; B29D99/00; B29D99/0057; A47L23/26; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/30; B29L2031/3005; B29L2031/3017; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23929; Y10T428/23943; Y10T428/23979; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24149; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24669; Y10T428/24694; Y10T428/24711; Y10T428/24727
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A mat for removing soil and moisture from shoes and feet comprising: a. a water-resistant, wear-resistant backing, b. a water-resistant, wear-resistant foraminous element having a multiplicity of openings therein bonded to one surface of said backing, and c. a multiplicity of water-resistant, wear-resistant bristles having one end bonded to said backing, said bristles being capable of protruding through said openings in said foraminous element to contact shoes and feet when said foraminous element is trod upon by pedestrians.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A mat for removing soil and moisture from shoes and feet comprising: a. a water-resistant, wear-resistant backing, b. a water-resistant, wear-resistant foraminous element having a multiplicity of openings therein bonded to one surface of said backing, and c. a multiplicity of water-resistant, wear-resistant bristles having one end bonded to said backing, said bristles being capable of protruding through said openings in said foraminous element to contact shoes and feet when said foraminous element is trod upon by pedestrians.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein drainage channels are formed in the foraminous element, whereby moisture can be removed from said element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said foraminous element is formed from strips which are undulated and are connected on their major surfaces to other undulated strips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said foraminous element is formed from strips which are undulated and are connected on their major surfaces to straight, elongated strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The mat of claim 4 wherein said straight strips are bonded to said backing and said undulated strips are separated from said backing so as to form drainage channels beneath said undulated strips, whereby moisture can be removed from said foraminous element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The mat of claim 4 wherein said undulated strips are bonded to said backing and said straight strips are separated from said backing so as to form drainage channels beneath said straight strips, whereby moisture can be removed from said foraminous element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said foraminous element is formed from a cast sheet having a multiplicity of openings extending through the entire thickness thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein the area of the upper surface of said foraminous element comprises at least about 40% openings and less than 60% solid material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said bristles have a length equal to or greater than the thickness of the foraminous element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said bristles have a length less than the thickness of the foraminous element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said bristles are formed from slasher flock.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said backing is formed from an organic polymeric material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said foraminous element is formed from an organic polymeric material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said backing is formed of continuous material.
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