# US 2015/0345102 A1 · Sealed Interconnected Mat System for Spill Containment > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2015/0345102 A1 - Document ID: US20150345102A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/823,163 - Filed: 2015-08-11 - Published: 2015-12-03 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-17 - Assignees: Polymics, Ltd. - Applicants: Polymics, Ltd. - Inventors: Tim T. Hsu - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20150345102A1 ## CPC - E02D 31/002: {Ground foundation measures for protecting the soil or subsoil water, e.g. preventing or counteracting oil pollution (not used, see subgroups and E02D31/00)} - B65D 90/24: Spillage-retaining means, e.g. recovery ponds - Y10T 137/5762: With leakage or drip collecting - E02D: FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS (specially adapted for hydraulic engineering E02B); UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES {(tunnels, tunnelling, mining E21)} - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A sealed mat system that protects an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material is disclosed as well as a method for deploying the sealed mat system. The sealed mat system for spill containment comprises interconnected channels, seals, and a composite panel structure that secures solid and liquid waste products on the mat system, thereby preventing release of such products into the environment. The leak resistant system is field useable such that it is able to withstand the harsh environments associated with a field job site while also providing a safe working surface for personnel. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1: A containment system for protecting an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material, the system comprising: a mat comprising an upper compression surface and a lower tension surface, said mat being capable of bearing a load placed on said upper compression surface; a core comprising a plurality of cells, the upper and lower surfaces being disposed about said core so as to form one or more panels; a plurality of interconnected channels; and a surface of at least one panel being in contact with said interconnected channel. ### Claim at position 2 2: A containment system for protecting an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material, the system comprising: a mat comprising an upper compression surface and a lower tension surface, said mat capable of bearing a load placed on said upper compression surface; a core comprising a plurality of cells, the upper and lower surfaces being disposed about said core so as to form one or more panels; a plurality of interconnected channels; and said one or more panels being in contact with said interconnected channels, and functioning independently of other panels in the containment system such that motion in one panel does not cause motion in other panels; wherein load on said upper compression surface is distributed through the containment system. ### Claim at position 3 3: A containment system for protecting an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material, the system comprising: a mat comprising an upper compression surface and a lower tension surface, said mat capable of bearing a load placed on said upper compression surface; a core comprising a plurality of cells, said core being disposed intermediate to said upper and lower surfaces so as to form one or more panels; a plurality of interconnected channels; and said one or more panels being m secure contact with said interconnected channels; wherein said one or more panels and said plurality of interconnected channels form a seal about the containment system. ### Claim at position 4 4: A containment system for protecting an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material, the system comprising: a mat capable of bearing a load comprising an upper compression surface and a lower tension surface; a matrix comprising a plurality of cells, said matrix being disposed intermediate to said upper and lower surfaces so as to form one or more panels; a plurality of interconnected channels comprising a frame; said one or more panels being linked by said plurality of interconnected channels; a plurality of frames, each of said frames being formed about said one or more panels and being independent of other frames such that motion in one frame does not cause motion in other frames; and wherein said one or more panels and said plurality of interconnected channels form a leak resistant seal about the containment system. ### Claim at position 5 5: A containment system for protecting an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material, the system comprising: a mat capable of bearing a load comprising an upper compression surface and a lower tension surface; a matrix comprising a plurality of cells, said matrix being disposed intermediate to said upper and lower surfaces; a plurality of interconnected channels; and one or more seal elements disposed on at least one surface of the interconnected channels, the matrix or the upper and lower surfaces; wherein said interconnected channels and seal elements form a plurality of seals about the containment system. ### Claim at position 6 6: A containment system for protecting an environment from discharge of a fluid or a solid material, the system comprising: a mat comprising an upper compression surface and a lower tension surface, said mat being capable of bearing a load placed on said upper compression surface; a core comprising a plurality of cells, the upper and lower surfaces being disposed about said core so as to form a panel; a plurality of interconnected channels; at least one surface of said panel being in contact with said plurality of interconnected channels; and a wall disposed along an edge of the upper surface of the mat. ### Claim at position 7 7: A containment system comprising: a mat comprising an upper compression surface and a lower tension surface, said mat being capable of bearing a load placed on said upper compression surface; a core comprising a plurality of cells, the upper compression surface and the lower tension surface being disposed about said core so as to form one or more panels; a frame comprising a first plurality of interlocking channels adjacent to the core, the upper compression surface being disposed above said first interlocking channels and the lower tension surface being disposed below said first interlocking channels; a second plurality of interlocking channels adjacent to the core, said second plurality of interlocking channels having spaces formed therein such that the first and second interlocking channels are connectable with one another; and a surface of at least one panel being in contact with the frame and the core, the frame being supportive of load distribution across the mat. ### Claim at position 8 (depends on 7) 8: The system of claim 7, wherein said first and second plurality of interlocking channels comprise a plurality of internal cell frames, each internal cell frame being capable of motion under load, independently of each panel. ### Claim at position 9 (depends on 7) 9: The system of claim 7, wherein said one or more panels, said first plurality of interlocking channels, and said second plurality of interlocking channels form a seal about the containment system. ### Claim at position 10 (depends on 7) 10: The system of claim 7 further comprising a wall disposed along an edge of the upper compression surface of the mat. ### Claim at position 11 (depends on 10) 11: The system of claim 10, wherein said wall further comprises one or more doors or gates. ### Claim at position 12 (depends on 7) 12: The system of claim 7, wherein said frame comprises supportive and restrictive elements for the one or more panels.