Patent ID: 6089035
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A63C,E01C,F25C

Abstract:
An ice rink comprising:(A) A bottom layer of concrete surrounded by a rigid free standing border;(B) A plurality of dividers resting upon the concrete layer and arranged to provide a plurality of small, individually confined, free-standing and enclosed areas;(C) Layers of thermal insulation, plastic sheeting, sand, and freezing pipes resting on the layer of concrete, the freezing pipes being connected to a refrigeration system;(D) A layer of water which has been frozen by the refrigeration system into sheets of ice to create ice surfaces suitable for skating thereon;(E) A dehumidifier disposed within each confined area;whereby the small individually confined, free-standing, and enclosed areas created by the plurality of dividers enable one to practice or receive individual instructions in ice hockey skills without the fear of interference from individuals from an adjacent area.