Foam mat with differently colored border

Abstract

A foam mat with a differently colored border includes an upper layer and a lower layer overlaid with the upper layer. The upper and lower layers are made of foaming materials of different colors, and each peripheral side of the foam mat is processed into an inclined edge where the lower layer extends further outward than the upper layer. The inclined edges show differently colored layers which are both easily identifiable and esthetically pleasing. The inclined edge at each peripheral side of the foam mat also provides a slope which reduces the chance of a user's feet hitting the foam mat by accident when the user is stepping on the foam mat.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present invention relates to a foam mat structure and, more particularly, to a foam mat with a differently colored border.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Generally, a resilient exercise mat is laid on a cold, hard floor where yoga is to be practiced or other physical exercises such as push-ups or sit-ups are to be performed. A conventional exercise mat, as shown in FIG. 9, has a foam mat body 91 formed by the foaming reaction of a plastic foaming material. The resilience of the foam mat body 91 provides protection for the user's body by keeping it from hitting the hard floor directly and thus enhances the comfort and safety of the activity being carried out.[0005]However, the cushioning effect of the conventional exercise mat decreases with the thickness 92 of the foam mat body 91, and yet increasing the thickness 92 may cause the user to trip or fall when he or she steps on the exercise mat. In particular, the co...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a foam mat with a colored border that is easily identified. This improves the appearance of the foam mat and reduces the likelihood of accidentally hitting the mat with a user's feet.

Problems solved by technology

However, the cushioning effect of the conventional exercise mat decreases with the thickness 92 of the foam mat body 91, and yet increasing the thickness 92 may cause the user to trip or fall when he or she steps on the exercise mat.

In particular, the conventional exercise mat is typically monochromatic, which not only is lacking esthetically, but also can be confusing to the user if the color of the exercise mat is similar to that of the floor, for, in that case, the user may have problem identifying the border of the exercise mat and end up stepping out of the exercise mat during exercise or hitting the exercise mat inadvertently with the foot trying to step on it.

Such an exercise mat is nevertheless unsightly, and the border is not as conspicuous as expected.

In other words, hot-pressing is not an effective solution.

While this approach produces a better border-marking effect, the bordering process is complicated and incurs high production cost.

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