Floor mat including tacky surface with tacky-when-dry and tacky-when-wet properties
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B32B-02704
B32B-00712
출원번호
US-0985456
(2001-11-02)
발명자
/ 주소
Blum, Ronald D.
Blum, Bradley J.
Duston, Dwight P.
Kokonaski, William
Kopf, Peter W.
출원인 / 주소
Tech Mats, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Kenyon &
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
13인용 특허 :
27
초록▼
An advanced floor mat is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the floor mat includes a cleanable portion. The floor mat may also include a water dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky
An advanced floor mat is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the floor mat includes a cleanable portion. The floor mat may also include a water dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky surface on the cleanable portion, an antibacterial composition, an antifungal composition, and a fragrance. The cleanable portion may be erodible and may include a plurality of cleanable reusable layers. If a tacky surface is included in the floor mat, an anti-slip feature may be associated with the tacky surface to help prevent slipping on a possibly wet tacky surface. The tacky surface may comprise a material with a dual chemistry such that the tacky surface is tacky both when dry and when wet. Additionally, a sensor system may be included in the floor mat to assist a user in identifying when the floor mat may require cleaning.
대표청구항▼
1. A floor mat comprising a top exposed tacky surface, wherein said top exposed tacky surface is formed by combining a first adhesive composition that is tacky when dry with a second adhesive composition that is tacky when wet.2. The floor mat of claim 1, further comprising an anti-slip component th
1. A floor mat comprising a top exposed tacky surface, wherein said top exposed tacky surface is formed by combining a first adhesive composition that is tacky when dry with a second adhesive composition that is tacky when wet.2. The floor mat of claim 1, further comprising an anti-slip component that is a separate structural member from said top exposed tacky surface.3. The floor mat of claim 2, wherein said anti-slip component is a tread.4. The floor mat of claim 3, wherein said top exposed tacky surface includes an aperture therein and wherein said tread extends through said aperture.5. The floor mat of claim 3, wherein said tread extends above said top exposed tacky surface.6. The floor mat of claim 3, wherein said tread extends from a surface of a member disposed under said top exposed tacky surface.7. The floor mat of claim 3, wherein said tread is an elongated member that has a length extending across said top exposed tacky surface which is substantially greater than a height that said tread extends above said top exposed tacky surface.8. The floor mat of claim 3, wherein said tread includes a plurality of grooves along the length of the tread.9. The floor mat of claim 3, wherein said tread is water resistant.10. The floor mat of claim 2, wherein said anti-slip component remains functional to prevent slipping on said top exposed tacky surface after a plurality of uses.11. A floor mat of claim 1, wherein a material that presents said top exposed tacky surface comprises a plurality of material domains such that a combination of said domains is tacky both when dry and when wet.12. The floor mat of claim 11, wherein said plurality of material domains constitutes at least a portion of a top layer of said floor mat, and wherein said floor mat further comprises a non-tacky hydrophobic layer adjacent to said top layer and a hydrophilic layer adjacent to said hydrophobic layer.13. The floor mat of claim 12, wherein said floor mat further comprises a wear-resistant anti-skid layer for contacting a floor.14. The floor mat of claim 11, wherein said plurality of material domains includes a tacky pressure-sensitive domain, a non-tacky hydrophobic domain, and a hydrophilic domain.15. A floor mat of claim 1, wherein said first and second adhesive compositions are arranged in a pattern of alternating regions.16. The floor mat of claim 15, wherein said first adhesive composition is pressure-sensitive.17. The floor mat of claim 15, wherein said second adhesive composition includes at least one of natural and synthetic rubbers.18. The floor mat of claim 15, wherein said alternating regions constitute at least a portion of a top layer of said floor mat, and wherein said floor mat further comprises at least a wear-resistant anti-skid layer for contacting a floor.19. The floor mat of claim 1, wherein a material presenting said top exposed tacky surface has a uniform composition.20. The floor mat of claim 19, wherein said uniform composition includes pressure-sensitive adhesives coated with hydrophilic monomers.21. The floor mat of claim 19, wherein said uniform composition includes pressure-sensitive adhesives mixed with hydrocolloid gums.22. The floor mat of claim 21, wherein said uniform composition further includes a cohesive agent.23. The floor mat of claim 1, wherein said floor mat is embossed with a pattern.24. The floor mat of claim 1, wherein said floor mat is perforated.25. A floor mat comprising:a top layer comprising a plurality of material domains such that a combination of said domains is tacky both when dry and when wet; a non-tacky hydrophobic layer adjacent to said top layer; a hydrophilic layer adjacent to said hydrophobic layer; and a wear-resistant anti-skid layer for contacting a floor. 26. A floor mat comprising:a top layer comprising alternating regions of a first adhesive composition that is tacky when dry, and a second adhesive composition that is tacky when wet; and a wear-resistant anti-skid layer for contacting a floor. 27. A floor mat comprising:a top layer of material which is tacky when dry; a second layer of material adjacent to said top layer, said second layer being tacky when wet; and a wear-resistant anti-skid layer for contacting a floor; wherein said top layer has holes for allowing a surface to be cleaned to contact said second layer while also contacting said top layer. 28. The floor mat of claim 27, wherein said second layer is hydrophilic.29. A floor mat comprising:a top layer comprising a plurality of materials blended to produce a uniform texture, wherein at least a first of said plurality of materials is a pressure-sensitive dry adhesive, and at least a second of said plurality of materials is a hydrocolloid gum; and a wear-resistant anti-skid layer for contacting a floor. 30. A floor mat comprising an exposed tacky top surface for the cleaning of a person's shoes, said exposed tacky top surface being porous to allow water coming in contact therewith to at least one of drain, dissipate and be absorbed through said exposed top tacky surface.31. A floor mat comprising a tacky portion with a water dissipating capability.32. A floor mat comprising a tacky portion with a water drainage capability.33. A floor mat comprising a tacky portion with a water absorbing capability.34. A floor mat comprising a tacky portion with at least one of a water dissipating capability, a water drainage capability, and a water absorbing capability.35. A floor mat comprising an exposed tacky top surface, said exposed tacky top surface being porous to allow water coming in contact therewith to at least one of drain, dissipate and be absorbed through said exposed top tacky surface.36. The floor mat of claim 35, wherein a material that presents said top exposed tacky surface comprises a plurality of material domains such that a combination of said domains is tacky both when dry and when wet.37. The floor mat of claim 36, wherein said plurality of material domains includes a tacky pressure-sensitive domain, a non-tacky hydrophobic domain, and a hydrophilic domain.38. The floor mat of claim 35, wherein a material presenting said top exposed tacky surface has a uniform composition.39. A floor mat having an exposed top surface, wherein said exposed top surface is tacky, porous to water, and contains a material component for absorbing water.40. The floor mat of claim 31, said tacky portion including a plurality of tacky layers, and the floor mat further comprising a base portion adapted to support said tacky portion thereon.41. The floor mat of claim 31, said tacky portion having an anti-slip component associated therewith to prevent slipping thereon when wet.42. The floor mat of claim 41, wherein said anti-slip component includes an aperture defined through a top tacky exposed surface of said tacky portion.43. The floor mat of claim 31, wherein said tacky portion includes a porous material.44. The floor mat of claim 32, said tacky portion including a plurality of tacky layers, and the floor mat further comprising a base portion adapted to support said tacky portion thereon.45. The floor mat of claim 32, said tacky portion having an anti-slip component associated therewith to prevent slipping thereon when wet.46. The floor mat of claim 45, wherein said anti-slip component includes an aperture defined through a top tacky exposed surface of said tacky portion.47. The floor mat of claim 32, wherein said tacky portion includes a porous material.48. The floor mat of claim 33, said tacky portion including a plurality of tacky layers, and the floor mat further comprising a base portion adapted to support said tacky portion thereon.49. The floor mat of claim 33, said tacky portion having an anti-slip component associated therewith to prevent slipping thereon when wet.50. The floor mat of claim 49, wherein said anti-slip component includes an aperture defined through a top tacky exposed surface of said tacky portion.51. The floor mat of claim 33, wherein said tacky portion includes a porous material.52. The floor mat of claim 33, wherein said tacky portion includes a hydrophilic material.
연구과제 타임라인
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
이 특허에 인용된 특허 (27)
Maxim ; Jr. Henry A. (Salem OH), Absorbent floor mat.
Cumming William J. (North Chelmsford MA) Gaudiana Russell A. (Merrimack NH) Ingwall Richard T. (Newton MA) Kolb Eric S. (Ipswich MA) Petersen Cheryl P. (Acton MA), Electroluminescent devices comprising polymers, and processes for their use.
Beasley M. Wayne (Bishopville SC) Fletcher Wade D. (Hartsville SC) Wilfong ; Jr. Harry B. (Hartsville SC), Self-opening polyethylene bag stack and process for producing same.
Hector Roger D. (Saratoga CA) Bushnell Nolan K. (Woodside CA) Delman Howard (San Jose CA) Rotberg Edward (Los Altos CA) Kinsting Jon (San Jose CA), Video exercise or game floor controller with position indicating foot pads.
McCabe, Colin Adam, Anti-germicidal and/or antimicrobial apparatus for reducing and/or eliminating germs and/or bacteria from the soles of footwear and method for use.
Van Herpen, Maarten Marinus Johannes Wilhelmus; Willemsen, Oscar Hendrikus; Krijn, Marcellinus Petrus Carolus Michael, Floor covering system comprising a lighting system.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.