Patent ID: 9663903
Date: 2017-05-30
CPC Classifications: B32B,E01C

Claim:
1. An industrial mat comprising: a core structure having a height, width and length, the core structure comprising elongated members configured, arranged and positioned to form a mat having upper and lower surfaces, front and rear ends and outer sides; first and second beams or bumper members having a height, width and length with top and bottom surfaces and inner and outer sides, with the inner side of the first beam or bumper member positioned adjacent an outer side of the mat and the inner side of the second beam or bumper member positioned adjacent the other outer side of the mat, and with the beams or bumper members having sufficient properties to absorb impact and shock to protect the core structure from damage due to impact during transport or installation of the mat; and a plurality of fasteners that attach the beams or bumper members to the core structure; wherein the first and second beams or bumper members are made of a thermoplastic, thermosetting plastic, or elastomeric material in the form of a solid structure, a hollow structure that optionally includes a filler material therein, or layers of sheets or elongated members.