Abstract: A shock absorbing artificial surface is disclosed. The shock absorbing artificial surface comprises a flexible, porous, backing member and parallel rows of ribbons projecting through and upwardly from the backing member. The shock absorbing artificial surface further comprises parallel rows of shock absorbing material on the back of backing member overlying the rows of ribbons. The parallel rows of shock absorbing material are spaced apart. A method of manufacturing a shock absorbing artificial surface is also provided.

Abstract: The grooved broom for use with a refrigerated trailer floor that includes a plurality of separated regions of bristles having the same length. The separated regions of bristles form grooves, which are adaptively engaged upon a grooved or notch floor, which is typically associated with trailer floors. The grooved broom features adjustable ends that extends and retracts along each end of said broom, and which provides a means to sweep against sides of said floor. The adjustable end is adjusted via a spring-loaded button that is located on the broom, and which can lock upon one of a plurality of holes located on the respective adjustable end.