Patent ID: 7208216

Claim:
A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon, comprising: a first cut resistant layer having an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic ply, wherein the thermoplastic ply includes a plurality of apertures therethrough; a second liquid impervious layer including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic ply, wherein the absorbent ply of the second layer is disposed below and secured to the absorbent ply of the first layer; and a score line disposed across the cutting sheet for separating the cutting sheet into two portions, wherein the score line extends fully through the cutting sheet near edges of the cutting sheet to create a tear notch; wherein portions of the absorbent and thermoplastic plies of the second layer extend beyond a surface area of the cut resistant layer to form a border completely surrounding the cut resistant layer; wherein the score line extends through the thermoplastic ply of the cut resistant layer in an area of the cutting sheet between the edges thereof.