Disposable cutting sheet
US6991844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24777
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic ply of the first layer includes a plurality of apertures therein. The cutting sheet further includes a second layer having a second surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The first layer is disposed on and secured to the second layer such that portions of the thermoplastic and absorbent plies of the second layer extend beyond the surface area of the first layer to form a border completely surrounding the first layer. At least one of the absorbent plies is crepe paper, a roughened absorbent material, and/or includes an odor absorbing material therein.
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