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US 2003/0119392 A1Published application
Protective layer for automotive surfaces
AssigneePolymer Group, Inc.
InventorsEric Stewart, Nick Mark Carter
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AssigneePolymer Group, Inc.
InventorsEric Stewart, Nick Mark Carter
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A protective layer embodying the principles of the present invention is configured for protection of automotive surfaces, including specifically, the protection of a truck-bed against wear induced by a truck-bed liner. The protective layer has a substantially planar configuration sized to permit the layer to be positioned generally between an associated truck-bed liner and a truck-bed, whereby the abrasion is significantly reduced. The layer comprises a fibrous nonwoven fabric formed from fibrous and/or filamentary elements, with the fibrous nonwoven fabric exhibiting a sufficiently reduced coefficient of friction and sufficient durability to absorb or distribute abrasive actions, while allowing passage of moisture, thus protecting the automotive surfaces against potentially detrimental environmental conditions.
A protective layer for protection of automotive surfaces, said protective layer having a substantially planar configuration sized to permit said layer to be positioned generally between an associated truck-bed liner and a truck-bed, said layer comprising a fibrous nonwoven fabric formed from fibrous and/or filamentary elements, said fibrous nonwoven fabric exhibiting sufficient breathability and wicking to permit transmission of moisture through said layer while reducing wear induced between said truck-bed liner and said truck-bed.
A method of protecting automotive surfaces, comprising the steps of:
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