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Traction mat

a technology of traction mats and traction plates, which is applied in the field of traction mats, can solve the problems of increasing surface friction between the foot and the top layer, and achieve the effect of increasing surface friction and preventing the mat from slipping

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-09-11
BONANNO NICHOLAS
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[0010]A traction mat for the bathtub has a peelable backing, a continuous layer of adhesive directly above the peelable backing that forms a tight seal on the bathtub floor, a flexible base layer directly above the adhesive, a soft compressible top layer of foam material comprising a decorative pattern of raised surfaces that are surrounded by connected channels formed from a top surface of the base layer, the top layer having a thickness of between approximately one thirty-second of an inch and approximately two inches, and ideally one quarter of an inch. Standing on the top layer causes the foot to sink into the top layer of the mat and grip the foot thereby causing increased surface friction between the foot and the top layer. The raised surfaces of the top layer keep the foot dry. The channels formed by the base layer channel away soap and water from the foot of the user. The continuous layer of adhesive, by providing a tight seal, prevents the mat from slipping or building or mildew or mold.IMPORTANT OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

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Standing on the top layer causes the foot to sink into the top layer of the mat and grip the foot thereby causing increased surface friction between the foot and the top layer.

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[0051]The apparatus of the present invention will now be illustrated by reference to the accompanying drawings. The traction mat of the present invention has been assigned reference numeral 10 Other elements have been assigned the reference numerals referred to below.

[0052]FIG. 1 is a prior art traction mat that does not have a high enough coefficient of friction to reduce serious injuries to children or others using the mat and that does not adequately prevent slip and fall injuries.

[0053]As seen from FIGS. 2-6, a traction mat 10 for the bathtub is shown. Traction mat 10 comprises peelable backing 20, a continuous layer of adhesive 30 directly above the peelable backing, a flexible base layer 40 directly above the adhesive 30, and a top layer 50. The top layer 50 comprises a decorative pattern of raised surfaces 52. The raised surfaces 52 are surrounded by connected channels 42 located between the raised surfaces 52. The pattern of raised surfaces 52 can be such that it resembles o...

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Abstract

A traction mat for the bathtub has a peelable backing, a continuous layer of adhesive directly above the peelable backing that forms a tight seal on the bathtub floor, a flexible base layer directly above the adhesive, a soft compressible top layer of foam material comprising a decorative pattern of raised surfaces that are surrounded by connected channels formed from a top surface of the base layer, the top layer having a thickness of between approximately one thirty-second of an inch and approximately two inches, and ideally one quarter of an inch. Standing on the top layer causes increased surface friction between the foot and the top layer.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The field of this invention is traction mats, and more particularly, traction mats for the bathroom.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND DISCUSSION OF THE PRIOR ART[0002]Bathtubs are frequently used by everyone—healthy adults, the elderly and children. There is a long recognized need to reduce the safety hazards of entering or standing in a bathtub during a shower and exiting the bathtub after the shower or bath. The watery environment causes the feet to be wet and lose traction causing the person to slip. In addition, after exiting the bathtub, if the feet are wet, it is more likely to slip on the tile floor of the bathroom adjacent the bathtub.[0003]Since bathtubs (and bathroom tile floors) are hard, and since baths and showers are taken frequently by everyone, serious injuries occur relatively frequently. Although children and even healthy adults cannot afford such injuries, elderly persons especially cannot afford such injuries. This problem described is u...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K3/02
CPCA47K3/002
Inventor BONANNO, NICHOLAS
Owner BONANNO NICHOLAS