Abstract: Shock-attenuating seamless surface systems, for use on vertical takeoff and landing zones, can be installed on a base or installed in a recess in the base such that an integrated installation is obtained.All systems have a surface layer with a bottom and outer edges; ribs extending from the bottom of the surface layer for defining an array of air-filled cells affixed to the bottom of the surface layer; and a first layer of sealer and aggregate spread over the surface layer, the outer edges, and the base immediate to surface system.

Abstract: Impact-absorbing safety matting systems include a helipad. All systems have a surface layer with a bottom and outer edges, an array of air-filled cells affixed to the bottom of the surface layer, ribs extending from the bottom of the surface layer for defining the array of air-filled cells, sealer and aggregate spread over the surface layer and a base immediate to edges, and median ribs extending a shorter distance from the bottom of the surface layer than the defining ribs in order to give added support against a strong blow striking the surface layer and the array of air-filled cells affixed thereto. Each helipad is characterized by a void area left in place of at least one median rib in order to facilitate cutting through the surface layer, a second layer of sealer spread under the array of air-filled cells and above the base in order to hold the array of air-filled cells in a substantially vertical orientation, and a sloping outer edge surrounding all sides in order to prevent the escape of air therefrom.

Abstract: Shock-attenuating seamless surface systems for use under and around playground equipment can be either installed on a base or installed in a recess in the base such that an integrated installation is obtained.All systems have a surface layer with a bottom and outer edges; ribs extending from the bottom of the surface layer for defining an array of air-filled cells affixed to the bottom of the surface layer; and a first layer of sealer and an aggregate spread over the surface layer, the outer edges, and the base immediate to the surface system.

Abstract: Impact-absorbing safety matting systems include a mat for children's play areas. All systems have a surface layer with a bottom and outer edges, an array of air-filled cells affixed to the bottom of the surface layer, ribs extending from the bottom of the surface layer for defining the array of air-filled cells, sealer and aggregate spread over the surface layer and a base immediate to edges, and median ribs extending a shorter distance from the bottom of the surface layer than the defining ribs in order to give added support against a strong blow striking the surface layer and the array of air-filled cells affixed thereto.

Abstract: Impact-absorbing safety matting systems include a helipad, a mat for children's play areas, and an athletic sports game surface. All systems have a surface layer with a botton and outer edges, an array of air-filled cells affixed to the bottom of the surface layer, ribs extending a defined distance from the bottom of the surface layer for defining the array of air-filled cells, sealer and aggregate spread over the surface layer and the base immediate to edges, and median ribs extending a shorter distance from the bottom of the surface layer than the defining ribs in order to give added support against a strong blow striking the surface layer and the array of air-filled cells affixed thereto.

Abstract: An impact absorbing safety matting system for playground structures is set forth herein. The basemat tile utilizes a honeycombed structure beneath the basemat tile's surface layer. The honeycomb structure utilizes a rib network which forms air cavities that in turn compress when impacted to absorb energy. Affixed to the top of the basemat tile surface layer is a texture coat aggregate.