Newpark Resources has been granted a patent for an apparatus and method related to mats and connectors. The invention involves a mat with a connector post and locking structure to secure a skin layer with a connector pin. This innovation aims to improve the stability and durability of mats in various applications. 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 February 2024 was 52%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Apparatus for mats with connector posts and locking structures
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11913179B2) discloses an apparatus comprising a mat with a top side, a bottom side, and an interior, along with a skin layer that can be secured to the mat using a connector pin and a connector post within the mat. The connector post includes a connector pin cavity with a locking structure to engage and secure the connector pin, thereby attaching the skin layer to the mat. The apparatus allows for easy installation and removal of the skin layer, which can be an electrically conductive cover, a high traction skin, or a timber panel.
Furthermore, the patent also describes a method for securing the skin layer to the mat, involving positioning the skin layer, installing a connector pin through the skin layer into the connector pin cavity of the connector post, and engaging the connector pin with the locking structure. Additional connector pins can be used for further securing the skin layer, and the method includes cutting the mat's surface to expose the connector pin cavity, with guidance provided by a surface marker on the mat. The method ensures a secure attachment of the skin layer to the mat, allowing for easy maintenance and customization of the apparatus.
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