FLUID RECEIVING SUCTION MAT

摘要

A mat for collecting fluid spilled onto a floor that includes a body of small thickness relative to its length and width and having an upper surface defining a plurality of receptacles and a lower surface defining a plurality of diagonally oriented channels or passages that communicate with each other and with the drains. The diagonal channels have distal ends that terminate in an end wall and inner ends that communicate directly or indirectly with a collection channel, the collection channel having a discharge port that is connectable to a suction source. The diagonal channels are formed in two groups that are disposed symmetrically about the collection channel. The mat is especially suitable for use on the floor of an operating room, as well as the floor of a food processing or manufacturing facility where fluids are spilled. The mat may include a anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and/or disinfectant treatment which may be effected by treating the mat after it is molded or adding the treatment compounds to the material from which the mat is molded.

主权项

1. A mat for collecting fluid comprised of a body of small thickness relative to its length and width and having an upper surface and a lower surface, a plurality of shallow receptacles formed by the upper surface each with a substantially central recess and a drain that communicates to the lower surface, a plurality of diagonally oriented channels formed by the lower surface communicating with each other and with at least some of said drains and isolated from communicating directly with an edge of the mat to constrain fluid to an area beneath the receptacles, and a discharge port communicating with the channels, said discharge port being constructed and arranged to connect with a suction source.