Abstract: A polymeric sheet comprising: a first surface and a second surface; and a first embossed pattern on at least one of the first surface or the second surface and method of preparing same is provided. In one aspect, the sheet comprises at least two protrusions, the at least two protrusions direct, impede, and/or control gas movement between the at least two protrusions when arranged in contact with a surface and externally compressed. In another aspect, the sheet is at least partially cross-linked and/or foamed.

Abstract: This invention relates to extruded material having swirled coloured appearance. Two polyolefin mixtures are prepared. The two mixtures are generally the same except that one is of a first colour and the second of a second colour. Each of the first and second mixtures are kneaded in respective dispersion kneaders. The resulting melt from each kneader is cut into random sized pieces. The random sized pieces of the two melts are placed in a hopper of an extruder and the extruder operated to force the random mixture through a die. The resultant product has a first colour with a random swirled pattern of the second colour. The resultant product is then cured.

Abstract: An automobile foldable cargo liner which is preferably formed from a unitary blank of polymeric corrugated fiberboard material. The liner is formed to provide a rigid cover over the side and floor surface of the cargo area of an automobile to protect or prevent affecting the integrity of the automobile cargo area surface while providing an open top container for carrying cargo items. When not in use, the cargo liner can be folded over into a compact storage configuration. The cargo liner is also equipped with reinforced cut-out handles for ease of removing the liner, and its cargo, from the automobile or for ease of transporting and storing when folded for storage.