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US 2026/0090668 A1Published application
Improved mat for wet areas
OwnerSteven G. Stickrodinventor
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Abstract
An improved mat system comprising a top stone mat and a bottom rubber mat featuring a snap-fit mechanism for secure assembly and variable thickness for enhanced durability and stability. The improved stone mat may also include one or more reinforcement elements to prevent or reduce warping and may include one or more complimentary sets of decorative features that also provide a textured surface to prevent slipping.
Claims16
A modular system combinable to provide a mat for wet areas, the system comprising:
- a base underlay having a top surface and bottom surface and substantially made from thermoplastic rubber (TPR), the bottom surface positioned opposite a supporting surface such as a floor;
- at least two absorbent top mats adapted to be fittingly placed on the top surface of the base underlay and comprised of stone material capable of water absorption and quick-drying, wherein the stone material comprises a combination of diatomaceous earth and a pulp fiber binding agent;
- a plurality of surface features formed into one or more of the at least two absorbent top mats and adapted to provide a combined decorative aspect and a textured surface aspect for improved traction in a wet condition such as encountered when bathing or showering.
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