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Sporting surfaces

CA 1303084 C · Owner: A.V. Syntec Pty. Ltd. · Inventors: Bull, Paul Francis

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A synthetic sporting surface for tennis courts comprises a laminate of (1) a cushioned porous base layer formed from a matrix of liquid polyurethane polymer mixed with rubber particles;, (2) a layer of curable liquid polyurethane which seals the porous surface of the base layer; (3) an adhesive layer reinforced with non-woven glass fibre cloth; and, (4) an acrylic top coat which acts as a wear layer. The adhesive layer is comprised of a curable acrylic or polyurethane aqueous latex capable of forming strong chemical bonds between the sealant layer and the acrylic top coat to provide a durable cushioned playing surface.

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  • Granted June 9, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 9, 2009.
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FiledMarch 17, 1988
GrantedJune 9, 1992
Term endedJune 9, 2009
Patent numberCA 1303084 C
Classification (IPC)B32B7/12 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedMarch 17, 1988Patent grantedJune 9, 1992Term endedJune 9, 2009

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