Patent ID: 7078088

Claim:
A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon, comprising: a first cut-resistant layer including a thermoplastic material ply and an absorbent ply, wherein the first layer has a first surface area and wherein the thermoplastic material ply of the first layer includes a plurality of apertures therethrough; and a second layer including an absorbent ply selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic material, an oleophilic material, or a composite material having hydrophilic and oleophilic properties and a barrier ply including a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the second layer has a second surface area; wherein the absorbent ply of the first layer is disposed on and secured to the absorbent ply of the second layer such that portions of the thermoplastic and absorbent plies of the second layer extend beyond the first surface area of the first layer to form a border completely surrounding the first layer.