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Impact absorbing surface covering and method for installing the same
Assignee: 07-12690 Inc
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Filing: 2002-08-13
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Granted: 2004-09-28
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Expires: 2022-08-13
Abstract
Abstract An impact absorbing surface covering adapted for use with a high impact traffic area is provided. A shock pad of post industrial, recycled closed cell foam is used in conjunction with an impervious wear surface, such as rubber, sprayed polyurethane, or artificial turf, in order to provide a durable, impact absorbent area, which can be easily adapted to varying shapes and sizes in a seamless manner to create an economical and resilient alternative for indoor/outdoor, commercial or recreational use. A method for installing an impact absorbing surface covering is also provided in which shock pads comprised of foam, fabric, and mesh layers are positioned on the ground, cement, or a floor, and are covered by a substantially impervious wear surface, thereby creating a non-purous, impact-absorbent, product with an extended life span.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Heath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-08 08:55
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/10; B; B32; B32B; B32B5/00; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B5/26; E01; E01C; E01C13/00; E01C13/04; E04F15/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23921; Y10T428/23979
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An impact absorbing surface covering adapted for use with a high impact area, comprising: (a) a fabric layer having a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) a shock pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface of said shock pad operably interconnected to said top surface of said fabric layer; (c) a substantially impervious wear surface operably interconnected to said top surface of said shock pad; (d) a mesh layer interconnected to said top surface of said shock pad; and (e) a second fabric layer interposed between said substantially impervious wear surface and said mesh layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An impact absorbing surface covering adapted for use with a high impact area, comprising: (a) a fabric layer having a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) a shock pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface of said shock pad operably interconnected to said top surface of said fabric layer; (c) a substantially impervious wear surface operably interconnected to said top surface of said shock pad; (d) a mesh layer interconnected to said top surface of said shock pad; and (e) a second fabric layer interposed between said substantially impervious wear surface and said mesh layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein said substantially impervious wear surface is made of a polyurethane material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
An impact absorbing surface covering adapted for use with a high impact area, comprising: (a) a closed cell foam shock pad having a top side; (b) a mesh layer having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the bottom side of said mesh layer is operably interconnected to said top side of said closed cell foam shock pad; (c) a substantially impervious wear surface operably positioned on said lop side of said mesh layer; and wherein said substantially impervious wear surface is made of polyurethane material which is applied as a fluid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
An impact absorbing surface covering adapted for use with a high impact area, comprising: (a) a closed cell foam shock pad having a top side; (b) a mesh layer having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the bottom side of said mesh layer is operably interconnected to said top side of said closed cell foam shock pad; (c) a substantially impervious wear surface operably positioned on said lop side of said mesh layer; and wherein said substantially impervious wear surface is made of polyurethane material which is applied as a fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
An impact absorbing surface covering adapted for use with a high impact area, comprising: (a) a closed cell foam shock pad having a top side and a bottom side; (b) a geotextile fabric layer interconnected to said bottom side of said closed cell foam shock pad; (c) a mesh layer having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the bottom side of said mesh layer is operably interconnected to said top side of said closed cell foam shock pad; (d) a substantially impervious wear surface operably positioned on said top side of said mesh layer; and (e) a second geotextile layer interposed between said top side of said mesh layer and said substantially impervious wear surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
117 words
An impact absorbing surface covering adapted for use with a high impact area, comprising: (a) a closed cell foam shock pad having a top side and a bottom side; (b) a geotextile fabric layer interconnected to said bottom side of said closed cell foam shock pad; (c) a mesh layer having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the bottom side of said mesh layer is operably interconnected to said top side of said closed cell foam shock pad; (d) a substantially impervious wear surface operably positioned on said top side of said mesh layer; and (e) a second geotextile layer interposed between said top side of said mesh layer and said substantially impervious wear surface.
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