Industrial mat having side bumpers and lifting elements
US9476164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2201/12
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An industrial mat that has a support core configured and arranged to support other components of the mat; and upper and lower layers that provide upper and lower surfaces of the mat, with the layers protecting the support core. Bumpers are provided upon the longitudinal sides of the core, the front and rear end sides of the core, or upon all sides to protect the core from damage due to transport or installation of the mat. The bumpers are typically made of wood, or of a plastic or elastomeric material and have a shape that absorbs impact and shock forces. The mat also includes lifting elements of D-shaped rings, O-shaped rings, chains, or cables attached to the upper or lower layer or the support core, with the lifting elements configured and dimensioned to provide certified overhead lifting of the mat for installation and reclamation thereof.
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