Crane mat and method of manufacture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11566385
APP PUB NO 20210363703A1
SERIAL NO

17365012

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A crane mat is disclosed having a plurality of panels of lumber positioned in alternating transverse directions with respect to one another, where the top and bottom panels are oriented parallel to the direction of vehicular traffic. The top and bottom panels may include a plurality of spaced apart grooves extending longitudinally from a first longitudinal end of the crane mat to a second longitudinal end of the crane mat for enhancing traction of a vehicle when traversing across the crane mat by transporting rain or moisture off the mat, or for receiving mud or other debris. The crane mat may include a plurality of edge protectors positioned on respective sides of the crane mat to protect the crane mat from handling damage. In various embodiments, the crane mat may be manufactured using either softwood, hardwood, or any combination of softwood and hardwood.

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STERLING SITE ACCESS SOLUTIONS LLCPHOENIX IL 60426

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
O'Connell, Michael Naperville, US 60 632
Rake, John Chicago, US 6 31
Sterling, Carson Valparaiso, US 4 4
Sterling, Carter Palos Park, US 6 6
Sterling, Christian Palos Heights, US 4 4
Sterling, Cooper Palos Park, US 4 4
Sterling, John Palos Park, US 5 17

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