Abstract: A modular roll-out floor for use as a temporary, removable cover over an ice surface, the floor includes a plurality of interconnected and disconnectable treads. Each tread is made of three layers: a top portion is made of high impact plastic with an anti-slip surface on a honeycomb structural design for strength and rigidity, an intermediate portion designed as an insulating thermal barrier layer and a lower portion, which is also made of high impact plastic with a honeycomb structural design for strength and rigidity. The three portions are connected to each other. The treads may be connected to other treads to form a floor of any size. Living hinges on each tread allow the floor to be easily rolled up and stored.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 1997
Date of Patent:
March 7, 2000
Assignee:
Ameritech Plastics Incorporated (A Delaware Corporation)
Inventors:
Robert J. Rosan, Arnon J. Rosan, Philip Newman