Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for compression molding a chair mat. The apparatus includes an extruder for extruding a quantity of accurately weighed melted polymer. A polymer transfer tray is disposed adjacent to the extruder for receiving the quantity of accurately weighed melted polymer thereon. A forming press is disposed downstream from the extruder for compression molding the quantity of accurately weighed melted polymer. A conveyor is provided for moving the polymer transfer tray with the quantity of melted polymer thereon from the extruder to the press. The forming press includes a first mold for molding an upper impression of the chair mat. A second mold is provided for molding a lower impression of the chair mat.

Abstract: A transportation pallet apparatus is disclosed for transporting roofing shingles to a ridge of a roof. The apparatus includes a rectangular platform having a first and a second side and a first and a second edge. The platform defines a surface for supporting the shingles. The second side is disposed parallel and spaced relative to the first side and the second edge is disposed parallel and spaced relative to the first edge. A first stabilizing leg extends from the platform, the first leg having a first and a second end. The first end of the first leg is secured to the platform between the first and the second sides thereof. A second stabilizing leg also extends from the platform, the second leg having a first and a second extremity.