Abstract: Reclaim rubber is obtained from vulcanized rubber by subjecting a mass of the rubber to mechanical working applying highly intensive impact forces to the mass. The process is relatively energy efficient and therefore produces reclaim rubber at relatively low cost. It also mitigates the objectionable smell associated with known reclaim rubber products. The process can be used with the addition of small amounts (usually of the order of 1% to 2% by weight) of various chemicals known to retard cure rates in rubber, but it has been shown to be efficient on a production basis to operate without the addition of, or dependence on, any added chemicals.

Abstract: A polymer-modified rubber composition is formed by blending together about 5% to about 60% vulcanized styrene-butadiene rubber crumb; about 5% to about 60% uncured rubber; about 5% to about 30% styrene-based thermoplastic resin; about 1% to about 10% homogenizing agent adapted to facilitate blending of aromatic-based with non aromatic-based polymers; and about 1% to about 10% curing agent for the uncured rubber; to form a blend wherein the thermoplastic resin (c) is substantially homogeneously blended with the rubbers (a) and (b). All major components of the composition may be derived from the post industrial and post consumer waste stream. The compositions have excellent physical properties, especially stiffness and stiffness retention at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A theft and vandalism resistant resilient surfacing system having resilient mats molded with recesses in their upper sides extending part way through the mats adjacent the edges and corners. Connector plates extend beneath the juxtaposed edges of adjacent mats and have posts extending upwardly through narrow openings in the bottom portions of the recesses. Means are provided for abutting on the upper sides of the bottom portions and retaining the upper ends of the posts. Preferably, the posts have stiffly resiliently deformable arrowhead formations on their upper ends which snap couple with the openings in the bottom portions.