Slab support

Abstract

The slab support includes a first panel sized to selectively attach to a relatively delicate slab, whereby at least one side of the first panel is non-linear. A second panel of the slab support is sized to selectively attach to the relatively delicate slab simultaneously with the first panel, whereby a non-linear side of the second panel is positionable relative to the non-linear side of the first panel for keyed engagement therewith when the first panel and the second panel selectively couple to the delicate slab to provide reinforcement thereto.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A slab support, comprising:  
       a base having a first side with an adhesive thereon positioned underneath a selectively removable peel-ply layer, the adhesive selectively bondable to a delicate slab; 
       a support substrate positioned opposite the base; and 
       a core bonded between the base and the support substrate forming a plurality of air gaps in between, wherein the combination of the base, the support substrate, and the core has a shear strength of at least 200 pounds and a density relatively lower than a density of the delicate slab bondable to the base by the adhesive. 
     
     
         2 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the core comprises a honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         3 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive comprises a double-sided tape or an acrylic glue. 
     
     
         4 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the base and the support substrate comprise a polyvinyl-chloride (“PVC”) material having a density of 315-385. kg/m 3  and a thickness of 8-18. mm. 
     
     
         5 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the base and the support substrate are each water-resistant. 
     
     
         6 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive includes a thickness of 0.9 mm to 1.0 mm. 
     
     
         7 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the removable peel-ply layer includes a strength of 20-30. newtons (“N”) and a tensile strength of 20-30. N at 90 degrees. 
     
     
         8 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the slab support includes a fire burning index less than or equal to 250 watts per second. 
     
     
         9 . The slab support of  claim 1 , wherein the slab support includes a vibration coefficient four times less than a vibration coefficient of the delicate slab without the slab support coupled thereto. 
     
     
         10 . A slab support for a delicate slab, comprising:  
       a first skin layer having an abraded external surface covered by a protective film and having a surface roughness having a relatively higher adhesive bonding capability with the delicate slab than a smooth surface; 
       a second skin layer spaced apart from the first skin layer in substantially parallel relation thereto; and 
       a core bonded between the first skin layer and the second skin layer forming a plurality of air gaps therebetween, wherein the combination of the first skin layer, the second skin layer, and the core has a total thickness greater than a thickness of the delicate slab and a density relatively lower than a density of the delicate slab. 
     
     
         11 . The slab support of  claim 10 , wherein the first skin layer, the second skin layer, and the core at least partially comprise a metal material. 
     
     
         12 . The slab support of  claim 11 , wherein the metal material comprises aluminum.  
     
     
         13 . The slab support of  claim 10 , wherein the core comprises a honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         14 . The slab support of  claim 10 , wherein the first skin layer, the second skin layer, and the core each have a non-linear side parallel to each other.  
     
     
         15 . The slab support of  claim 10 , wherein the first skin layer and the second skin layer are water-resistant. 
     
     
         16 . A slab support for a delicate slab, comprising:  
       a first layer having a first edge, a second edge, and an external bonding surface; 
       a second layer having a first edge opposite a second edge; and 
       a core bonded between the first layer and the second layer, the combination of the core, the first layer, and the second layer cooperatively forming a plurality of enclosed air gaps in a honeycomb pattern; 
       wherein the combination of the first layer, the second layer, and the core comprise a density of 315-385. kg/m 3 ; 
       wherein the first edge of the first layer and the first edge of the second layer are non-linear and parallel to each other. 
     
     
         17 . The slab support of  claim 16 , wherein the first edge of the first layer and the first edge of the second layer comprise a sinusoidal shape. 
     
     
         18 . The slab support of  claim 16 , wherein the second edge of the first layer and the second edge of the second layer are non-linear and parallel to each other.  
     
     
         19 . The slab support of  claim 16 , wherein each of the first layer, the second layer, and the core comprise a metal material. 
     
     
         20 . The slab support of  claim 16 , wherein the combination of the first layer, the second layer, and the core comprises a shear strength of at least 200 pounds.