Newpark Resources. has filed a patent for mats and methods of making them. The mats have a main body with sidewalls and exterior surface walls, a lip structure, and at least one fiber-reinforcement layer. The methods involve depositing material in a mold, adding fiber-reinforcement layers, and treating the layers to form the mat. GlobalData’s report on Newpark Resources gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Newpark Resources, Treatment progress monitoring was a key innovation area identified from patents. Newpark Resources's grant share as of September 2023 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
A mat with fiber-reinforcement layer and lip structure
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230309728A1) describes a new type of mat that includes a main body with sidewalls and exterior surface walls, as well as a lip structure extending outwardly from the sidewalls. The mat also includes at least one fiber-reinforcement layer positioned between the exterior surface walls.
The fiber-reinforcement layer can extend into both the main body and the lip structure, with specific distances determined by the design. In some embodiments, the fiber-reinforcement layer forms a continuous layer around the periphery of the main body, while in others it may be discontinuous.
The fiber-reinforcement layer can be made from synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene, or polyester, and may also contain recycled carpet material. The layer can be attached to a backing material and arranged to completely cover one of the exterior surface walls.
The patent also describes a method for manufacturing the mat. The process involves depositing a first layer of material within a mold, placing the fiber-reinforcement layer on top of it, and then depositing a second layer of material over both the fiber-reinforcement layer and the first layer. The mat is then formed by treating the layers with heat and/or pressure.
The first and second layers of material can be composed of different compositions, and the fiber-reinforcement layer can again be made from synthetic fibers or contain recycled carpet material. The fiber-reinforcement layer can form either a continuous or discontinuous layer around the periphery of the first layer.
Overall, this patent introduces a new type of mat with improved strength and durability due to the inclusion of fiber-reinforcement layers. The method for manufacturing the mat allows for flexibility in design and material composition. The use of synthetic fibers and recycled carpet material also highlights the potential for sustainability in the production process.
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