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Decking structure

US5346759A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 1992
Grant dateSep 13, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31931
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A decking structure 30 includes a bottom layer 16 of UHMWP, an elastomeric layer 18 disposed on the bottom layer, an intermediate UHMWP layer 22 disposed on the elastomeric layer, and a top UHMWP layer 24 abrasive particles and having a pattern 32 provided therein by increasing the traction thereof. A pattern of cavities is provided in the elastomeric layer 18 and the bottom layer 16 for improving the shock absorption capabilities of the decking structure 30.

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