Mat and method of manufacturing a mat
US6774067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/456
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mat has fabric layer (4) and a rubber backing (6) bonded to the fabric layer. The fabric layer (4) includes a microknitted plush polyester fabric that is chemically treated to render it hydrophilic. The fabric layer (4) may also have a textured surface that includes raised and/or recessed surface formations (14).
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