Anti-fatigue mat
US6851141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24793
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A resilient mat is disclosed which provides cushioning and comfort to users standing thereon or otherwise contacting the mat. The mat includes a resilient gel inner layer surrounded by a support ring to which an upper cover member and a lower cover member are attached. The support ring exhibits stiffness greater than the stiffness of the upper and lower cover members so that adherence of the upper and lower cover members to the support ring is enhanced even after prolonged use. The upper and lower cover members can exhibit the same or different colors in particular embodiments. The upper and lower cover members also can exhibit anti-slip properties in selected embodiments.
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