Synthetic Laminated Mat

Abstract

An improved laminated mat which comprises synthetic materials are provided for herein. Embodiments may include a plurality of synthetic boards disposed adjacent to each other to form a top surface. Such a top surface may be configured such that individual boards are replaceable in the event of defects, wear and the like. The top surface may be attached to a lower support layer. This layer may also include a plurality of synthetic boards arranged in a cross-hatched manner with respect to the top surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A synthetic laminated mat comprising:
 a top layer having a plurality of synthetic boards disposed side by side; and   a lower layer having a plurality of synthetic boards disposed in a cross-hatched manner with respect to the top layer, wherein the top layer and lower layer are attached with a plurality of fasteners in a manner configured to maintain the shape and structure of the mat.   
     
     
         2 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 1  further comprising at least one intermediate layer configured to provide additional load strength to the mat. 
     
     
         3 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 2  wherein the at least one intermediate layer comprises a plurality of metal strips disposed in a cross-hatched manner with respect to the top layer. 
     
     
         4 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 2  wherein the at least one intermediate layer comprises a layer of synthetic boards disposed in a cross-hatched manner with respect to the top layer. 
     
     
         5 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 2  wherein the at least one intermediate layer further comprises a metallic channel. 
     
     
         6 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 1  wherein the fasteners comprise plurality of bolts. 
     
     
         7 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 6  wherein at least one of the plurality of bolts are fastened in a manner to assist in providing for electrical grounding the mat. 
     
     
         8 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 1  wherein one or more of the layers are configured to finger lock with a second mat. 
     
     
         9 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 1  further comprising at least one metallic channel configured to extend along a length of the lower layer of the synthetic laminated mat. 
     
     
         10 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 9  further comprising a plurality of metal channels disposed between a first and second synthetic board of the plurality of synthetic boards. 
     
     
         11 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 9  wherein the at least one metallic channel is configured to finger lock with a one or more additional laminated mats 
     
     
         12 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 9  wherein at least one metallic channel extends along the length of the laminated mat, and at least one metallic channel extends beyond the edge of the laminated mat. 
     
     
         13 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of synthetic boards are disposed in a manner where they are directly adjacent to each other. 
     
     
         14 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 1  further comprising at least one attachment means disposed on the top surface of the mat. 
     
     
         15 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 14  wherein the at least one attachment means is recessed into the top layer of the mat. 
     
     
         16 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 15  wherein the at least one attachment means is attached to a lower layer of the mat. 
     
     
         17 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 15  wherein the attachment means comprises at least one D-Ring. 
     
     
         18 . The synthetic laminated mat of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of D-Rings disposed on a top layer of the mat on opposing sides. 
     
     
         19 . A method for forming a synthetic laminated mat, the method comprising:
 providing a first plurality of synthetic boards;   disposing the first plurality of synthetic boards adjacent to one another along a first axis;   providing a second plurality of synthetic boards;   disposing the second plurality of synthetic boards adjacent to one another along a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis; and   attaching the first and second plurality of synthetic boards to form the synthetic laminated mat.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising disposing one or more metal strips between the first and second plurality of synthetic boards, said metal strips oriented perpendicularly with respect to the first axis. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising disposing one or more metal channels between one or more of the second plurality of synthetic boards. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising forming extensions and recesses in the synthetic laminated mat, thereby allowing for finger locking between a plurality of laminated mats. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising attaching a third plurality of synthetic boards in a cross hatched pattern with respect to at least one of the first and second plurality of synthetic boards. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 19  wherein attaching the first plurality of synthetic boards to the second plurality of synthetic boards includes driving a plurality of bolts from the first plurality of synthetic boards to the second plurality of synthetic boards and driving at least one bolt from the second plurality of synthetic boards to the first plurality of synthetic boards. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 24  wherein the at least one bolt is configured to electrically ground the synthetic laminated mat. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising connecting at least one an attachment means to the first plurality of synthetic boards. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26  further comprising creating at least one recess within the first plurality of synthetic boards for receiving the at least one attachment means. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 26  wherein the attachment means is a D-ring.