Abstract: A color-coded surgical table covering or floor mat and/or a surgical color-coded skin marker can be used in a medical setting to identify a bodily location of patient for which a medical procedure is to take place. The surgical color-coded skin marker may be used to mark the location of the medical procedure site on a patient. The medical patient would be oriented to match the surgical table covering or floor mat body form that identifies, through color and orientation, or text, the bodily location of a medical procedure to take place. The combination of the two (table covering/floor mat and skin marker) provides an unmistakable indication that will help limit or reduce wrong-site medical procedures. A surgical mat using a color-coded system or using visual indicia may be used to identify the medical procedure site to medical practitioners, in order to reduce wrong-site medical procedures.

Abstract: A foldable athletics mat for use in yoga, Pilates, and the like which is provided with split joints which facilitate folding and allow for a greater selection of candidate materials for one or more surfaces of the mat, sweat channels to transport perspiration away from a practitioner, and magnetic fasteners for securing the mat when mat is folded into a folded position.

Abstract: A sink accessory for attachment to a sink divider wall of a double basin sink is provided. The sink accessory includes a first elongated tubular body, a second elongated tubular body, a scouring pad attached to an upper surface of the first elongated tubular body, an arm extending outwardly from a lower surface of the elongated tubular body, and a squeegee extending outwardly from the arm. A first magnet is attached to the first elongated tubular body. A second magnet is attached to the second elongated tubular body. The first magnet and the second magnet attract each other to fasten the first elongated tubular body and the second elongated tubular body to the sink divider wall when the first elongated tubular body and the second elongated tubular body are positioned against a top surface and a bottom surface of the sink divider wall, respectively.

Abstract: A non-slip shower tile comprising a rectangular base member, an abrasive surface, and at least two ribbed surfaces. The rectangular base member comprises a non-slip upper surface and a lower surface. The non-slip upper surface is configured to receive a user contact surface, for example, a foot of a user. The lower surface of the rectangular base member is positioned proximal to a floor of a shower area. The abrasive surface is positioned on the non-slip upper surface for removing dry skin or dead skin from the user contact surface. The ribbed surfaces are positioned on opposing edges of the abrasive surface for removing dry skin from the user contact surface.

Abstract: A mat including at least one lighting element, for use in a range of applications including during vehicle maintenance or when camping. The mat typically providing comfort and lighting to a user. The mat also optionally including a range of surface structures to assist with, for example, liquid capture or drainage, and/or dropped item collection.

Abstract: A flooring system includes a foam pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, and having a tapered section having a slope. The flooring system also includes a coating of a primer material disposed upon at least the slope of the tapered section of the upper surface of the foam pad. A coating of an adhesive is disposed upon at least the coating of the primer material. The flooring system also includes a covering where at least a portion of a surface of the covering is in contact with the coating of adhesive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washable bathtub liner. The liner is advantageously formed from a flexible nylon fabric. A series of silicon panels are bonded to the nylon fabric. This results in a flexible liner that can be removed from the tub to be washed. The spacing between the panels further permits the liner to be folded for storage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a product comprising a bath mat having a leading surface and a major axis perpendicular to the leading surface; and plurality of ridges disposed on a surface of the bath mat, wherein the plurality of ridges disposed on a surface of the bath mat are oriented at an angle at least one degree from parallel with respect to the major axis perpendicular to the leading surface of the bath mat, and wherein the plurality of ridges disposed on the surface of the bath mat are oriented in the same deviation from parallel with respect to the upper surface of the bath mat.

Abstract: A cushion or bathtub mat includes a pair of contiguous layers each with a repeating pattern of upstanding straight walls forming upstanding cells with upstanding openings between the walls. The repeating patterns of the pair of layers are laterally offset with respect to one another to form a dual layer offset honeycomb. The walls are flexible to buckle into the openings of the cells under a compressive force, and resilient to return to an original upstanding orientation, while having at least a strength to be self-supporting.

Abstract: A bathtub cushion for configured to be disposed within a bathtub at least partially filled with a liquid for providing comfort and support to a user superposed thereon. The bathtub cushion includes a plurality of integrated sections with at least one of the sections being non-buoyant to substantially inhibit the section from floating. The sections further include three layers with one layer being comprised of a non-buoyant gel. The bathtub cushion further includes a plurality of suction cups for releasably securing the bathtub cushion within a bathtub. Additionally provided is a lumbar support pad for supporting the lumbar region of a user superposed on the bathtub cushion.

Abstract: A bathtub cushion has a mat sized and shaped to fit on a bottom of a bathtub. A cushion is coupled to and constrained by the mat. The cushion further comprises a plurality of separate and distinct cushions. The mat circumscribes the plurality of separate and distinct cushions. At least one attachment device is coupled to the mat to retain the mat on the bottom of the bathtub. The mat and the cushion include at least one aperture extending therethrough.

Abstract: A therapeutic floor mat system and method are disclosed. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a mat having an aromatherapy cavity. The aromatherapy cavity may be formed to at least partially hold an aromatic substance. In some cases, the mat may be operational as a shower mat and may have a top surface with a shape that defines a perimeter, and a bottom surface spaced apart from the top surface. Depending upon design detail, the aromatherapy cavity may be at least partially located beneath the top surface.

Abstract: A bathtub cushion and method includes an elastomeric gel with a matrix of intersecting buckling columns defining open ended cells therebetween. The cushion can have a foam mat with at least one recess to receive the elastomeric gel. A scrim can be coupled to the foam mat and can extend across the at least one recess. The scrim has a plurality of holes through the scrim. The elastomeric gel can be attached to the scrim, and can extend across the recess.

Abstract: A device and method for removing dead skin from a person's foot comprising: a mat comprised of a foamy, cushioned, and light weight material. The mat comprises an upper surface and bottom surface. The upper surface comprised of a rough or sandy like surface. The mat is further comprised of a device for holding the bottom surface against a floor.

Abstract: A waste collection device suspended below a shower chair for collecting human defecation and other bodily waste before such waste contacts a shower room floor. Due to its function, the mat further provides greater confidence and less anxiety in physically challenged and infirm individuals. The present invention is suspended by a plurality of adjustable support straps which may attach to support structures of any conventional shower chair. Support straps may include upper straps and lower straps that may be used either separately or in combination. A disposable flat collecting material may be held in place atop the upper surface of the mat by holding straps attached along opposing edges of the mat. The present invention serves to eliminate the spread of infection by preventing the shower room floor from becoming contaminated with feces and/or other bodily waste.

Abstract: A padded tub liner for protecting a user from an impact caused by slipping in a bathtub. The padded tub liner includes a bottom portion designed for resting upon a bottom surface of the bathtub; a first side portion operationally coupled to the bottom portion, and designed for abutting a side surface of the bathtub; and a second side portion operationally coupled to the bottom portion opposite the first side portion, and designed for abutting a second side surface of the bathtub.

Abstract: Liquid collection apparatus usable during surgery, comprising a shallow tray defining a liquid receiving zone that is upwardly exposed for receiving liquid dropping from a surgery area, and a liquid collector in a zone for collecting dropping liquid while allowing a surgeon to tread over a collector, during surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific methods of producing cleated rubber-backed floor mats (such as dust control or rubber mats) through the utilization of the combination of a perforated coated woven fabric article and a cushioned platen liner between the article and the metal platen of an in-line dust control mat manufacturing machine. Such a procedure permits a more efficient manner of producing cleated anti-creep dust control mats than previously followed. In particular, the fabric article is in the form of a conveyor belt and is preferably constructed from Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass which will not adhere to the tacky rubber component of the target mat and can withstand the extremely high vulcanization temperatures and pressures required during the production of a dust control mat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific methods of producing cleated rubber-backed floor mats (such as dust control or rubber mats) through the utilization of the combination of a perforated coated woven fabric article and a cushioned platen liner between the article and the metal platen of an in-line dust control mat manufacturing machine. Such a procedure permits a more efficient manner of producing cleated anti-creep dust control mats than previously followed. The produced mat as well as the woven fabric article/cushioned platen liner combination are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: A method for producing a soft bathroom mat comprising the acts of obtaining a base layer (10), obtaining an upper layer mold (20), applying a surface membrane (24) to the mold (20), pouring gel (26) into fillisters (22) in the mold (20) and applying a bottom membrane (28) to the filled mold (20) to enclose the gel with the surface membrane (24) to form the upper layer and laminating the upper layer to the base layer and trimming any excess material from the completed soft bathroom mat.

Abstract: A shower door track cushion is provided, which includes a material having a length. A slit is cut longitudinally along the length of the bottom of the material. The slit is adapted to fit over a shower door track and retain the material on the shower door track, which is located along a top edge of a bathtub. The material includes an extending rectangular section integral to the material at one end of the length of the material, which is adapted to fit between a first and a second shower door vertical support in order to retain the material between the first and second shower door vertical supports. The material can be made of polyethylene foam and can include a rounded top.

Abstract: A slip resistant floor mat composed of one or more layers of material the bottom layer of which incorporates a plurality of recessions with inset suction cups in the bottom surface of the bottom layer that comes into contact with the intended surface, such as a floor.

Abstract: A one-piece foam plastic bathtub cushion is presented, intended for therapeutic and ordinary bathing uses. The cushion is self-drying and non-skid, in the shape of a human torso, and easy to roll up and store. The cushion can be made in two-layers, the top layer of cushioning material, the bottom layer made of tougher, non-skid plastic.

Abstract: A bath mat comprises a base member made from a first elastomeric material and at least one contrast member differing from the base member but manufactured to be integral with the base member through an over-molding or co-molding process. The contrast member differs in color and/or hardness or feel from the base member providing improved aesthetics and functionality.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a layer having carpeted upper surface and/or other rubber-like padding material covered by a translucent, elastomeric sheet. The upper elastomeric layer may have downwardly depending projections that engage the carpeted upper surface of the inner padding layer, thereby reducing the likelihood of the upper elastomeric layer from slipping relative to the inner padding layer. The upper elastomeric layer is sewn or otherwise affixed to the carpeted surface to prevent slipping and creasing of the upper elastomeric layer relative to the padding during use. In addition, in a preferred embodiment for use on carpeted surfaces, the lower elastomeric layer may have downwardly depending projections that engage in the underlying carpet surface to reduce slipping of the device relative to the underlying surface. An overcovering material may be provided to further protect the upper elastomeric layer from excessive soiling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid absorbent fibrous substrate having a plurality of discontinuous cells in which a second material is disposed. This second material is selected from a broad variety of organic or inorganic solids which may provide a reinforcing effect such that a sharp instrument is prevented from passing through the new composite structure. The reinforcing materials are disposed in a discontinuous array, in a cellular form in the fibrous substrate thus providing a path for liquids to be absorbed into said fibrous substrate, while said reinforcing materials provide resistance to penetration by sharp edged instruments. When disposed in this manner, flexibility is maintained since the reinforcing materials are not disposed in a continuous pattern. Preferably, the pattern disposed is free of linear regions that provide a continuous line of penetration for sharp edges.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid absorbent fibrous substrate having a plurality of discontinuous cells in which a second material is disposed. This second material is selected from a broad variety of organic or inorganic solids which may provide a reinforcing effect such that a sharp instrument is prevented from passing through the new composite structure. The reinforcing materials are disposed in a discontinuous array, in a cellular form in the fibrous substrate thus providing a path for liquids to be absorbed into said fibrous substrate, while said reinforcing materials provide resistance to penetration by sharp edged instruments. When disposed in this manner, flexibility is maintained since the reinforcing materials are not disposed in a continuous pattern. Preferably, the pattern disposed is free of linear regions that provide a continuous line of penetration for sharp edges.

Abstract: A slip control article including a backing layer having a first surface with an array of at least 100 upstanding stems per square inch and a second surface. At least a portion of the upstanding stems is an elastomeric material and the stems have an aspect ratio of at least 1.25. The first surface has a static coefficient of friction when dry of at least 0.6 and a static coefficient of friction when wet within 20% of the static coefficient of friction when dry. The first surface has a peel strength and a tensile strength of substantially zero when engaged with another slip control article. The first surface has a relatively high shear strength when engaged with another slip control article. The high shear forces are due primarily to the frictional properties of the elastomeric materials, not a mechanical interlock of the stems, such as on a mechanical fastener.

Abstract: The inflatable bath air mattress cushion includes an inflatable back cushion portion, an inflatable mat cushion portion connected to the inflatable back cushion portion, a pair of inflatable side cushion portions connected to opposing sides of the inflatable back cushion portion, and an inflatable upper pillow cushion portion connected to the inflatable back cushion portion at the head end of the bath air mattress cushion. The inflatable back cushion portion, mat cushion portion, side cushion portion and upper pillow cushion portion each have inflation valves and suction cups on the bottom side, and a top covering of a layer of fabric.

Abstract: A Mat (1) in the form of a liner or pad for sanitary installations is formed of a carrier (3) of flexible plastic with suction cups (5) located on its bottom (4) and a layer of nonwoven fabric (2) on its top (1.1) is constructed to enable the mat (1) to be efficiently produced and for the mat to have good adhesion between the nonwoven fabric (2) and the carrier (3) even when experiencing high squeezing stress. This is achieved by making the carrier (3) of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) injecting the elastomer onto the back of nonwoven fabric (2) in an injection mold.

Abstract: A sanitary apparatus is provided including a pair of mats each having a substantially planar configuration. Each mat defines a top face, a bottom face, and a periphery formed of side edges. The mats are hingably coupled for storage purposes.

Abstract: Hygienic mat which can be used standing steadily on it to wipe the feet after a shower or a bath and which at the same time can be folded, as well as being light and portable. Its characteristic is to comprise a first and a second pad (2a, 2b) hinged on adjacent borders (3) in a folding relationship between an open flat position and a closed book-like position. Each pad (2a, 2b) preferably engages with a flat stiff support (4a, 4b) in a recesses (5a, 5b) defined by a boundary rim (6) raised from a stiff bottom (4). Preferably, the pads (2a, 2b) have a permeable spongy towel-like absorbing cloth (9) attached to a resilient base sheet (10) and are hinged by means of either a a flexible strip (7) or a plurality of joints (8). Gripping means (13) fixed to the boundary of said pads or supports are advantageously provided for.

Abstract: A polymeric composite structure having a polymeric shell layer with a finish-side and a non-finish side and a cross-linked thermosetting polymeric backing layer and method of manufacturing thereof is provided. The cross-linked thermosetting polymeric backing layer is simultaneously molded to conform to the shape of and bonded directly to essentially the entire non-finish side of the polymeric shell layer. The method includes forming the polymeric shell having a finish-side and non-finish side into a suitable shape, placing the shell into a mold, and introducing an uncured blended mixture of unsaturated thermosetting polymeric backing material and cross-linking promoter into the mold to force the backing material to directly coat the non-finish side of the shell.

Abstract: A flexible rubber-like device that will conform to the divider wall of a kitchen- or wet-bar sink and providing an attached scrubber pad for the purpose of single-handedly cleaning utensils or flat objects such as knives, forks, scrapers, plastic or metal blades or spatula blades and paint scrapers and putty knife blades. The device can be used for cleaning bakery cake-decorating spreader-knives, demonstrator's knives, painter's stirring utensils and laboratory tools. The device will adhere securely to the divider wall as it becomes wet from running water. The device will assist in cleaning kitchen utensils, tools, paint scrapers, or any flatware that may be sensibly scraped in water and on a scrubber.

Abstract: A foot cleaning and massaging shower mat system comprising a mat in a generally rectangular configuration is disclosed. The mat system is comprised of an upper planar surface and a lower planar surface parallel with each other. The upper and lower surfaces are both formed in a rectangular configuration and are coupled around their periphery with an outwardly directed projection. An aperture is formed in the center of the mat and extends completely therethrough. An upwardly extending recess is formed from the lower surface of the mat peripherally around the aperture. An insert is positioned within the recess and has a plurality of apertures in a symmetric configuration. A plurality of upstanding bristle-like members extend upwardly from the upper surface of the mat between the aperture and the periphery.

Abstract: A shaped rigid thermoplastic cradle and leveler for vessels such as sanitaryware is disclosed. The cradle and leveler are separately formed or integrally shaped from a single thermoformed sheet of rigid thermoplastic material. The rigid thermoplastic material has a flexural modulus of at least about 300,000 psi to provide sufficient rigidity in the sidewall of the cradle. The leveler includes an integral floor leveling means for providing a designed pitch so as to conform to the desired pitch of the floor region of the vessel toward the drain hole. The floor region comprises a plurality of tapering, alternating upper and lower contacting regions. Between each adjacent upper contacting region is defined unsupported span regions having the shortest distance between adjacent upper contact regions of not more than 12 inches (30.5 cm). Preferably the shortest distance between adjacent upper contact regions defining the unsupported span is from 2.5 inches to about 6 inches.

Abstract: A protective film is placed on acrylic sheet. The film has a polyethylene side and an adherent EVA side; it will survive stressful lamination procedures as well as thermoforming, and can be easily removed from a finished article after thermoforming.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the device is provided for constructing a temporary cover for a drain opening surrounded by a framing surface of horizontal, curved or irregular shape, comprising M sheets of flame and/or chemical resistant materials in broad surface contact defining coextensive top and bottom surfaces, said top and bottom surfaces each including a smooth, non-quilted central section and an outer edge section in integral contact with said central section, said outer edge sections together defining a series of undulations therebetween, weighted chain means inserted within said series of undulations so as to add loft and weight as a function of radial extent whereby sealing pressure of said bottom surface relative to an associated horizontal, slightly curved or irregular attaching surface is surprising strong. Method steps related to use and manufacture are also recited.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining whether the temperature of bath water is below a selected temperature. A bath mat having temperature related indicia imprinted on a top side surface thereof has a layer of temperature sensitive ink applied over the temperature related indicia. The temperature sensitive ink is selected such that it is transparent above the selected temperature and at least partially opaque below the selected temperature. When the temperature of the bath water exceeds the selected temperature, the temperature sensitive ink is transparent and, when the temperature of the bath water is below the selected temperature, the temperature sensitive ink is at least partially opaque.

Abstract: A foot scrub mat which includes a flexible base and a replaceable pad. The flexible base and the replaceable pad are preferably made of an antislip material. The base has an interior cut-out area of selected dimensions. The replaceable pad has a bristled area which has the general dimensions of the cut-out area and which is exposed when the pad is aligned beneath the cut-out area. Preferably the replaceable pad has an exterior rim which lies under the base when the pad is placed beneath and aligned with the cut-out area.

Abstract: A surgical floor mat having a plurality of compressed sponge sections with a low profile in a dry condition and a expanded profile in a wet condition for absorbing fluids which fall onto the sponge sections over the course of a surgical procedure. Furthermore, the compressed sponge sections are adhered to a waterproof and foldable sheet with a gap between each of the sponge sections to allow the foldable sheet and sponge sections to be easily folded for purposes of storage or later disposal. The waterproof and foldable sheet has a non-slip undersurface for secure engagement between the operating room floor and the surgical floor mat. Additionally, an adhesive strip can be used and affixed to the undersurface of the foldable sheet for greater securement to the floor and a number of different configurations for the surgical floor mat can be used.

Abstract: A magnetized bath mat removably connectable atop the magnetically attractive bottom of a bathtub or shower stall including a thin, flexible magnetic base sheet permanently adhered to and beneath a thin, flexible non-magnetic upper sheet. The base sheet is permanently magnetized so that its bottom surface is releasably attractable to the tub or shower bottom to provide a high degree of slip resistance between the bath mat and the tub or shower bottom during normal use. The upper sheet is coextensive with the base sheet and has a top surface which is generally slip resistant to a user standing or sitting thereatop under wet conditions of use. A very thin intermediate sheet having an opaque coloring similar to that of the upper sheet and permanently adhered between the base and upper sheets may be provided to prevent visual color bleeding of the dark-colored base sheet through to the upper sheet.

Abstract: A sink mat is set forth wherein the mat is of a generally rectangular configuration formed of laminated polymeric layers. The layers are mechanically or adhesively secured together to capture coil springs therein. THe coil springs are formed in a plurality of circular patterns originating from the center of the mat to cushion and absorb impact when positioned. Furthermore, a plurality of bendable elongate wires are captured within spaced peripheral positions within the laminated layers to enable deformation and recontouring of the mat to accommodate variations in associated sink contours.

Abstract: A modular tile for interlocking with other similar tiles to form a surface covering which provides a cushioned surface suitable for use in an outdoor playground environment which allows water to substantially flow thereunder for purposes of draining free from the tile. The tile includes a flat support grid having a top and bottom surface and including a repeating pattern of inersection cross members which are integrally formed with interstitial openings therebetween. A plurality of support legs are attached at the bottom surface of the support gird to raise the grid above the supporting surface of concrete or other material. Means are provided around the perimeter of the support grid to allow attachment of additional grids in an interlocking manner.

Abstract: An improved bathtub liner. The bathtub liner includes resilient pads encapsulated by a covering having a smooth continuous surface which detachably adheres to the inner surfaces of a bathtub and resists shear forces which tend to cause the continuous surface to slide over the inner surfaces of the bathtub. The bathtub liner includes a bottom pad shaped to cause water to flow under the force of gravity down the pad toward the bathtub drain when the tub is being emptied of water.

Abstract: A bath mat has a body provided with a coating of adhesive for attaching the mat to the floor of a tub or shower. The body includes a primary layer underlying two layers in which sand particles are embedded in vinyl. Additional vinyl covers the two layers to a substantially uniform thickness while conforming to the underlying rough surface configuration caused by the sand particles. The adhesive has a protective sheet that is removed for installation. The mat is permanently bonded to the tub and provides a durable, slip resistant surface.

Abstract: A whirlpool bath massaging apparatus having a bubble mat, a distributor having a control switch for regulating the air supply, and control means including a blower which is in communication with the bubble mat through an aerator tube and the distributor. The distributor is in the form of a self-contained structural unit separate from the bubble mat and is provided with inlet connecting means for the aerator tube and with outlet connecting means in the form of connector studs equal in number as there are partial sections of the bubble mat. The distributor with the control switch thereon forms an insertable unit which is installed in a receptacle provided in the bubble mat, whereby connector studs are directly plugged into sockets provided in the receptacle and in communication to the partial sections of the bubble mat. The distributor/control switch unit constitutes an easily exchangeable, inexpensive replacement part.

Abstract: An improved portable shower and bath mat including a non-absorbent mat having a non-slip bottom surface and having a channeled bottom surface and a plurality of drain holes through said pad to permit water to drain through said pad to the channels in the bottom surface of said pad and into the shower or bath drain.

Abstract: A repair laminate sheet which can bond faults in fiberglass and acrylic tubs is provided. The repair laminate sheet includes an upper fiberglass sheet ply and a lower epoxy sheet ply. The lower epoxy ply has its upper surface adhered to the lower surface of the upper fiberglass sheet ply. Both plies are substantially the same size and shape. The lower epoxy ply is juxtaposed directly below and in registration with the upper fiberglass sheet ply. The lower surface of the lower epoxy ply is attached to the upper surface of the bottom of a fiberglass or acrylic tub so that the lower ply overlies and bonds any faults in the tub bottom.

Abstract: A disposable floor mat for bathrooms and the like comprising a sheet of liquid absorbent matting having raised portions for supporting a person's feet. These raised portions have a liquid repellent coating thereon for maintaining the feet relatively dry as liquid falling onto the mat is absorbed by the matting.