Mats and panels of mats and methods of making the same are described. The panels include a first portion defined by a first material and a second portion defined by a second material. The first material and the second material have at least one of different compositions and different material properties. The methods include depositing a first material into a mold of a panel, depositing a second material into the mold of the panel after deposition of the first material, and applying at least one of pressure and heat to the mold of the panel to form a panel having the first material and the second material having at least one different compositions and different material properties.

An absorbent pad with drawstring system; the absorbent pad with drawstring system includes an absorbent pad having a drawstring system and a planar body with multiple layers configured to absorb liquid-waste and collect solid-waste. The absorbent pad with drawstring system is provided for use in both professional environments and private households for collecting solid-waste and liquid-waste for sanitary containment and disposal of the solid-waste and the liquid-waste.

The present invention relates to a novel one-piece bathroom rug or floor covering designed to accommodate the floor area near fixtures in a bathroom. The bathroom rug features a toilet rug portion for covering surface area in front of a toilet bowl, a shower rug portion for covering surface area in front of the shower or tub and a sink basin rug portion for covering surface area below and in front of a sink. The toilet rug portion includes a cut-out contoured to a toilet base and adapted to receive therein the toilet base. The bathroom rug is a multi-layered structure and absorbs water, increases comfort and safety, and improves the overall aesthetic of a bathroom.

Mats and panels of mats and methods of making the same are described. The panels include a first portion defined by a first material and a second portion defined by a second material. The first material and the second material have at least one of different compositions and different material properties. The methods include depositing a first material into a mold of a panel, depositing a second material into the mold of the panel after deposition of the first material, and applying at least one of pressure and heat to the mold of the panel to form a panel having the first material and the second material having at least one different compositions and different material properties.

Examples of an exercise mat having a three-dimensional surface texture and methods for making same are disclosed. The exercise mat may have a first malleable layer formed from a polyurethane material with an elastic fabric material attached to a lower surface thereof. A second layer may be attached to the elastic fabric material of the first layer. The second layer may be formed from a thermoplastic elastomer material and may have the three-dimensional surface texture formed on an upper surface thereof to which the first layer conforms. The exercise mat may also include a third rubber layer attached to the second layer.

A laminated article includes a thermoplastic resin expanded beads molded layer A having a volume Va and a tensile modulus TMa which is 2 to 100 MPa, and a thermoplastic elastomer expanded beads molded layer B having a volume Vb and a tensile modulus TMb which is 0.05 MPa or more and less than 2 MPa, the layers A and B being laminated and bonded to each other. Va:Vb is 90:10 to 50:50 and TMb/TMa is 0.025 or less.

A method of manufacturing a mat is provided. The method involves securing a first layer formed of a polymer within a base die, positioning an intermediate cushion layer on top of the first layer, securing a second layer formed of the polymer to the base die, and securing a perimeter of the first layer to a perimeter of the second layer by radio-frequency welding, so as to envelop the intermediate cushion layer within the first and second layers and thereby form the mat. The first layer has a first surface and an opposing second surface in contact with the base die. The intermediate cushion layer has a first surface and an opposing second surface in contact with the first surface of the first layer. The second layer has a first surface and an opposing second surface in contact with the first surface of the intermediate cushion layer.

Implementations described and claimed herein include a cushioning structure and method for manufacturing a cellular cushioning system, which allows for maximum comfort through the compression and shock cycle. Specifically, a cushioning structure comprises void cells formed in an array, which comprise multiple outwardly curved surfaces, with varying radius measurements. Stiffness in the void cells can vary by varying the radii. The outwardly curved surfaces prevent buckling and provide support for high impact by absorbing energy.

A fibrous structure including one or more nonwoven material layers comprising a fiber matrix, where the fiber matrix comprises polymeric binder fibers having a softening and/or melting temperature of about 190° C. or greater, where the article is adapted to withstand temperatures of about 190° C. or greater while in use; and where the article is a thermoacoustic insulation material.