Patent · US Expired

Flexible mat for absorbing liquids comprising polymeric foam materials

US6245697A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1998
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/647
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are protective, flexible mats for absorbing liquids on floors and other surfaces which contain a waterproof component and a polymeric foam sheet formed by polymerizing a high internal phase water-in-oil emulsion. The mats can also contain a non-skid material and/or at least one liquid pervious sheet. The mats are suitable for absorbing hydrophilic and hydrophobic liquids.

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