Artificial turf system padding layer with integrated geofabric
US12024828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2201/207
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Various embodiments for a shock pad that may be combined with other similar shock pads to form an elastic sub-layer of an athletic field, or other surface, are disclosed. An artificial turf system may include a synthetic surface and an elastic sub-layer disposed between the synthetic surface and a ground surface. The elastic sub-layer may include a plurality of shock pads configured to retain the synthetic surface and absorb shock. Individual ones of the shock pads may include a top surface connected with the synthetic surface, and a bottom surface facing the ground surface, where a geofabric is affixed to the bottom surface of the individual ones of the pads.
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