초록 ▼

A cushioning pad or mat for protecting a rig surface or alternatively, an article placed on the pad wherein the mat is made of elements which are laminated construction with a base layer of neoprene, or similar materials, and the elements are connected with channels and the top of the elements are c

A cushioning pad or mat for protecting a rig surface or alternatively, an article placed on the pad wherein the mat is made of elements which are laminated construction with a base layer of neoprene, or similar materials, and the elements are connected with channels and the top of the elements are connected to the base of the elements using between 2 and 32 rib members, which can be rivets and a method of making such a cushioning pad.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cushioning mat comprising between 2 and 32 elements, each element having the following structure:(a) an upper laminate with said upper laminate being resilient to deforming from weight after any application of pressure;(b) a lower base layer having an upper and lower su

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cushioning mat comprising between 2 and 32 elements, each element having the following structure:(a) an upper laminate with said upper laminate being resilient to deforming from weight after any application of pressure;(b) a lower base layer having an upper and lower surface, said upper surface of said base layer being bonded to said upper laminate;(c) a plurality of generally spaced-apart vertically extending rib members extending from the lower surface of said base layer, and wherein said rib members are strong enough to resist deformation forces and resilient to any application of pressure forming a cushioning mat with the ability to cushion shock; andeach element further being connected by a plurality of channels disposed between elements and wherein said channel acts as an interlock mechanism for engaging with a first cushioning mat with a second cushioning mat.