WO2009130353A1 - Bath and shower mat - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
- A47K3/001—Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00 ; Insertions, e.g. for babies; Tubs suspended or inserted in baths; Security or alarm devices; Protecting linings or coverings; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting baths; Bath insulation
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G27/00—Floor fabrics; Fastenings therefor
- A47G27/02—Carpets; Stair runners; Bedside rugs; Foot mats
- A47G27/0212—Carpets; Stair runners; Bedside rugs; Foot mats to support or cushion
- A47G27/0225—Carpets; Stair runners; Bedside rugs; Foot mats to support or cushion for bathrooms
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B7/00—Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
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Abstract
The invention relates to a bath and shower mat formed by at least one main layer (2) of a material resistant to water, oil and solvents, at least one face of which is provided with an anti-skid coating (3), said assembly being intended for use on the bottom of a bath tub or in a shower stall. The anti-skid coating (3) includes an elastomer polymer, such as a non-vulcanised elastomer, an ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), ethylene propylene diene of methyl (EPDM), synthetic rubber or a cellulose derivative.
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D E S C R I P C I Ó N D E S C R I P C I Ó N
"Alfombra para Baño y Ducha""Carpet for Bath and Shower"
Sector técnico de Ia invenciónTechnical sector of the invention
La presente invención se refiere a una alfombra para baños y duchas, constituida de al menos una capa principal de un material resistente al agua, al aceite y a disolventes, que por Io menos en una de sus caras está dotada de un revestimiento antideslizante, estando el conjunto adaptado para ser utilizado sobre el fon- do de una bañera o en el plato de una ducha.The present invention relates to a carpet for baths and showers, consisting of at least one main layer of a material resistant to water, oil and solvents, which at least on one of its faces is provided with a non-slip coating, the set adapted to be used on the bottom of a bathtub or on the shower tray.
Antecedentes de Ia invenciónBackground of the invention
Es conocido que en los baños y duchas públicos, tales como los de habitaciones de hospitales y clínicas, hoteles, piscinas públicas y gimnasios, existe una posibilidad real de transmisión o contagio de enfermedades o afecciones por vía cutánea, tales como las provocadas por hongos o gérmenes, que se transmiten por contacto a través de las plantas de los pies. El temor a esta transmisión o contagio hace frecuentemente que en los centros hospitalarios, los pacientes y usuarios de las habitaciones se abstengan del uso de Ia ducha o Ia bañera y que, en hoteles y residencias, se recurra a cubrir el fondo de Ia bañera o Ia ducha con toallas para evitar el contacto con los pies, con el consiguiente perjuicio para el hotelero.It is known that in public baths and showers, such as those in hospital and clinic rooms, hotels, public swimming pools and gymnasiums, there is a real possibility of transmission or transmission of diseases or conditions by the skin, such as those caused by fungi or Germs, which are transmitted by contact through the soles of the feet. The fear of this transmission or contagion often makes patients and room users refrain from using the shower or bathtub in hospital centers and, in hotels and residences, resort to covering the bottom of the bathtub or The shower with towels to avoid contact with the feet, with the consequent damage to the hotelier.
Además, es sabido que en las duchas y bañeras existe en mayor o menor medida el peligro de resbalamiento, provocado por Ia superficie pulida y deslizante de Ia superficie cerámica del plato de ducha o de Ia bañera, con el consiguiente peligro de accidente. Para solucionarlo, se suele recurrir a alfombras, normalmente de plástico, dotadas de ventosas o de un efecto adherente, con las cuales están en contacto los pies de Ia persona que utiliza Ia bañera o ducha. La necesidad que tienen estas alfombras de hundirse en el agua, así como Ia de contar con unos me- dios de adherencia, hacen que sean pesadas y de diseño complicado. Por añadidura, tales alfombras no impiden del todo el contagio de hongos o los contagios en general de otras afecciones cutáneas, cuando son utilizadas por múltiples personas.
La presente invención tiene como finalidad principal proporcionar una alfombra higiénica para baños y duchas susceptible de ser empleada una sola vez y/o por un solo usuario, que elimine el riesgo de transmisión de enfermedades o afecciones a través de Ia piel que, como finalidad adicional, proteja al usuario del resba- lamiento, y que al propio tiempo sea simple, ligera y de diseño y manufactura económicos.In addition, it is known that in the showers and bathtubs there is a greater or lesser extent the danger of slipping, caused by the polished and sliding surface of the ceramic surface of the shower tray or the bathtub, with the consequent danger of accident. To solve it, we usually resort to carpets, usually plastic, equipped with suction cups or an adherent effect, with which the feet of the person using the bath or shower are in contact. The need for these carpets to sink into the water, as well as to have some means of adhesion, make them heavy and complicated in design. In addition, such carpets do not completely prevent the spread of fungi or infections in general of other skin conditions, when they are used by multiple people. The present invention has as main purpose to provide a hygienic carpet for bathrooms and showers that can be used only once and / or by a single user, which eliminates the risk of transmission of diseases or conditions through the skin which, as an additional purpose , protect the user from slipping, and at the same time be simple, lightweight and economically designed and manufactured.
Explicación de Ia invenciónExplanation of the invention
A tal finalidad, el objeto de Ia presente invención es una alfombra para baño y ducha, de novedoso concepto y funcionalidad, que en su esencia se caracteriza porque dicho revestimiento antideslizante comprende un polímero elastómero, preferentemente no vulcanizado.For this purpose, the object of the present invention is a bath and shower mat, of novel concept and functionality, which in essence is characterized in that said non-slip coating comprises an elastomeric polymer, preferably not vulcanized.
Los polímeros elastómeros preferidos son el vinil acetato de etilo (EVA), el etileno propilen dieno de metilo (EPDM) y el caucho sintético.Preferred elastomeric polymers are vinyl ethyl acetate (EVA), ethylene propylene methyl diene (EPDM) and synthetic rubber.
Según otra característica de Ia presente invención, el material de Ia capa principal es un derivado celulósico, de gran "empapabilidad" y muy bajo precio.According to another characteristic of the present invention, the material of the main layer is a cellulosic derivative, of great "soaking" and very low price.
Breve descripción de los dibujosBrief description of the drawings
A continuación se hace Ia descripción detallada de formas de realización preferidas, aunque no exclusivas, de Ia alfombra para baño y ducha objeto de Ia invención, para cuya mejor comprensión se acompaña de unos dibujos en los cuales se ilustra a modo de ejemplo no limitativo, formas de realización de Ia presente invención. En dichos dibujos:The detailed description of preferred, but not exclusive, embodiments of the bath and shower mat object of the invention is given below, for which better understanding is accompanied by drawings in which it is illustrated by way of non-limiting example, embodiments of the present invention. In these drawings:
Ia Fig. 1 es una vista en perspectiva de un ejemplo de alfombra según Ia presente invención; yFig. 1 is a perspective view of an example of carpet according to the present invention; Y
Ia Fig. 2 es una vista en detalle y en corte, según H-Il, de Ia alfombra de IaFig. 2 is a view in detail and in section, according to H-Il, of the carpet of Ia
Fig. 1.
Descripción detallada de los dibujosFig. 1. Detailed description of the drawings
En dichos dibujos puede apreciarse que Ia alfombra 1 está formada por una primera capa principal 2 y un revestimiento antideslizante, que constituye una capa antideslizante 3.In said drawings it can be seen that the carpet 1 is formed by a first main layer 2 and a non-slip coating, which constitutes a non-slip layer 3.
En el ejemplo concreto representado en los dibujos, Ia alfombra 1 es de una forma esencialmente rectangular de bordes redondeados y está provista, como detalle no esencial, de un recorte 4 para adaptarla a un desagüe de Ia bañera o Ia ducha de Ia instalación de agua. Los cantos pueden ser también en ángulo recto.In the specific example represented in the drawings, the carpet 1 is of an essentially rectangular shape with rounded edges and is provided, as a non-essential detail, with a cut-out 4 to adapt it to a drain of the bathtub or the shower of the water installation . The edges can also be at right angles.
La capa principal 1 es de un material resistente al agua, al aceite y a disolventes, preferiblemente, al menos una vez, sin desintegrarse, preferiblemente un derivado celulósico, un tejido de fibras no tejidas o un material plástico sintético de célula abierta, tal como por ejemplo poli estireno expandido. La capa antideslizante 3 es preferiblemente de resinas sintéticas, preferentemente de un material elasto- mérico no vulcanizado, por ejemplo EVA, HDPE o un caucho sintético, los cuales gozan de una gran adherencia, aún inmergido en agua. Aunque estos materiales citados son preferidos, deben entenderse como ejemplos posibles de utilización no limitativos del alcance de Ia invención.The main layer 1 is of a water, oil and solvent resistant material, preferably, at least once, without disintegrating, preferably a cellulosic derivative, a nonwoven fiber fabric or an open-cell synthetic plastic material, such as by example expanded poly styrene. The non-slip layer 3 is preferably of synthetic resins, preferably of a non-vulcanized elastomeric material, for example EVA, HDPE or a synthetic rubber, which have a high adhesion, still immersed in water. Although these cited materials are preferred, they should be understood as possible examples of use not limiting the scope of the invention.
Con todo ello, Ia alfombra 1 constituye un conjunto adaptado para ser utilizado una sola vez o varias veces por un único usuario, sobre el fondo de una bañera o en el plato de una ducha, y ser desechado después de su utilización.With all this, the carpet 1 constitutes a set adapted to be used only once or several times by a single user, on the bottom of a bathtub or in the shower tray, and be discarded after use.
Para ello, el citado material de Ia capa principal 2 es poroso, con un tamaño de poro tal que Ia alfombra 1 es susceptible de embeber agua a fin de no flotar, o puede estar alternativamente impregnado de una sustancia tal que Ia densidad de Ia alfombra sea superior a Ia del agua y no flote.For this, said material of the main layer 2 is porous, with a pore size such that the carpet 1 is capable of immersing water so as not to float, or it may alternatively be impregnated with a substance such that the density of the carpet is higher than that of water and does not float.
Como características adicionales y que aportan a Ia alfombra 1 otras ventajas, se ha previsto que esté íntegramente constituida por materiales ecológicos, recuperables e ignífugos. Alternativamente, se puede someter Ia alfombra 1 a un tratamiento ignifugante.
Este uso único es eventual, puesto que debe entenderse que Ia utilidad y gran ventaja de Ia alfombra de Ia presente invención consiste en que evita el resbalamiento de un usuario por efecto de Ia superficie cerámica esmaltada deslizante del fondo de una bañera o de un plato de ducha al tiempo que, en cuanto que es utilizada por una sola persona, eventualmente más de una vez, impide Ia transmisión de afecciones tales como hongos u otras semejantes.As additional features and that provide the carpet 1 with other advantages, it is envisaged that it will be entirely constituted by ecological, recoverable and flame retardant materials. Alternatively, the carpet 1 can be subjected to a flame retardant treatment. This unique use is possible, since it should be understood that the usefulness and great advantage of the carpet of the present invention is that it avoids the slipping of a user by the effect of the sliding glazed ceramic surface of the bottom of a bathtub or a plate of shower while, as it is used by a single person, possibly more than once, prevents the transmission of conditions such as fungi or other similar.
Con esta finalidad, Ia alfombra 1 puede estar dotada de un tratamiento anti- fúngico y/o higiénico.For this purpose, the carpet 1 can be provided with an antifungal and / or hygienic treatment.
Descrita suficientemente Ia naturaleza de Ia presente invención, así como Ia manera de ponerla en práctica, se hace constar que cuanto no altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental puede quedar sometido a variaciones de detalle.Described sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is stated that whatever does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle may be subject to variations in detail.
En este sentido, es de destacar que el número de capas de Ia alfombra 1 deIn this sense, it is noteworthy that the number of layers of the carpet 1 of
Ia presente invención es independiente del alcance de Ia misma, a condición que se mantengan su capa principal 2 y su capa antideslizante 3.The present invention is independent of the scope thereof, provided that its main layer 2 and its non-slip layer 3 are maintained.
Es asimismo importante indicar que las dimensiones y forma de Ia alfombra 1 son totalmente ajenas al alcance de Ia invención, al igual que también Io son Ia forma y ubicación del recorte 4 para su adaptación a un desagüe de Ia instalación, el cual podría bien ser por ejemplo un agujero interior a Ia alfombra.
It is also important to indicate that the dimensions and shape of the carpet 1 are totally outside the scope of the invention, as well as the shape and location of the cutout 4 for adaptation to a drain of the installation, which could well be for example a hole inside the carpet.
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1-. Alfombra (1) para baños y duchas, constituida de al menos una capa principal (2) de un material resistente al agua, al aceite y a disolventes, que por Io menos en una de sus caras está dotada de un revestimiento antideslizante (3), estando el conjunto adaptado para ser utilizado sobre el fondo de una bañera o en el plato de una ducha, caracterizada porque dicho revestimiento antideslizante (3) comprende un polímero elastómero.one-. Carpet (1) for baths and showers, consisting of at least one main layer (2) of a material resistant to water, oil and solvents, which at least on one of its faces is provided with a non-slip coating (3), the assembly being adapted to be used on the bottom of a bathtub or in the shower tray, characterized in that said non-slip coating (3) comprises an elastomeric polymer.
2-. Alfombra (1) según Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizada porque dicho polímero elastómero es un elastómero no vulcanizado.2-. Carpet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said elastomeric polymer is a non-vulcanized elastomer.
3-. Alfombra (1) según Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizada porque dicho polímero elastómero es un vinil acetato de etilo (EVA).3-. Carpet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said elastomeric polymer is a vinyl ethyl acetate (EVA).
A-. Alfombra (1) según Ia reivindicación 1 , caracterizada porque dicho polímero elastómero es un etileno propilen dieno de metilo (EPDM).TO-. Carpet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said elastomeric polymer is an ethylene propylene methyl diene (EPDM).
5.- Alfombra (1) según Ia reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque dicho polímero elastómero es caucho sintético.5. Carpet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said elastomeric polymer is synthetic rubber.
6.- Alfombra (1) según Ia reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el material de Ia capa principal (2) es un derivado celulósico.
6. Carpet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the material of the main layer (2) is a cellulosic derivative.
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| ES200801254A ES2327093B1 (en) | 2008-04-22 | 2008-04-22 | CARPET FOR BATH AND SHOWER. |
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| ES172304U (en) * | 1971-09-11 | 1972-02-01 | Schuberth S A | Bath mat. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) |
| US4878974A (en) * | 1988-02-05 | 1989-11-07 | Tonen Sekiyukagaku Kabushiki Kaisha | Method of producing a gas-permeable, waterproof composite sheet |
| JPH03173515A (en) * | 1989-11-30 | 1991-07-26 | Sekisui Chem Co Ltd | Bath mat and manufacture thereof |
| US6197377B1 (en) * | 1996-07-03 | 2001-03-06 | Boogaard Beheer B.V. | Preparation and method for applying an anti-slip layer to a surface and product provided with an anti-slip layer |
| WO2006128871A1 (en) * | 2005-05-31 | 2006-12-07 | Maurizio Leonardi | Mat |
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| ES172304U (en) * | 1971-09-11 | 1972-02-01 | Schuberth S A | Bath mat. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) |
| US4878974A (en) * | 1988-02-05 | 1989-11-07 | Tonen Sekiyukagaku Kabushiki Kaisha | Method of producing a gas-permeable, waterproof composite sheet |
| JPH03173515A (en) * | 1989-11-30 | 1991-07-26 | Sekisui Chem Co Ltd | Bath mat and manufacture thereof |
| US6197377B1 (en) * | 1996-07-03 | 2001-03-06 | Boogaard Beheer B.V. | Preparation and method for applying an anti-slip layer to a surface and product provided with an anti-slip layer |
| WO2006128871A1 (en) * | 2005-05-31 | 2006-12-07 | Maurizio Leonardi | Mat |
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