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Floor mat having antimicrobial characteristics

US6332293A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1998
Grant dateDec 25, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/23986
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A launderable dust control mat having antimicrobial properties is provided. The mat includes a pile fiber upper surface and a rubber backing surface. Metal based antimicrobial agent, are disposed within both the fiber forming the upper surface and the rubber forming the backing surface thereby providing antimicrobial character to the mat as a whole.

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