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Impact resistant pad

US9861876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2015
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24612
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods thereof for employing impact resistant materials, pads, and layers are disclosed. Aspects of the invention include, an impact resistant material including an elastomer material having a base layer and a plurality of raised portions extending upward from the base layer, wherein each of the plurality of raised portions has a top surface and at least three primary sides. Each of the at least three primary sides having a middle region positioned closer to a center of the respective raised portion than either end region of the respective primary side.

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