Claims
- 1. A protector for use in supporting or moving heavy objects, said protector comprising an elongate strip of hard plastic material with opposite first and second ends, the strip having first and second interlocking formations on the respective first and second ends thereof, the first and second interlocking formations being configured to interlock with the second and first interlocking formations respectively of other, similar protectors to hold the protectors together end to end, and the strip including: a flat web engageable with a floor to be protected, the web having a smooth, uninterrupted upper surface extending from the first end to the second end; and spaced apart retaining lips extending along an upper surface of the web on opposite sides of said smooth upper surface.
- 2. A protector according to claim 1 wherein the lips are located along opposite side edges of the web.
- 3. A protector according to claim 1 wherein the interlocking formations comprise a tongue projecting from one end of the strip and a tongue-receiving notch in the other end of the strip.
- 4. A protector according to claim 3 wherein the tongue is recessed on opposite sides thereof and the notch has a configuration matching that of the tongue.
- 5. A floor protection, kit for use in supporting or moving heavy objects, said kit comprising a plurality of elongate strips of hard plastic material, each strip having opposite first and second ends and respective first and second interlocking formations on the respective first and second ends, the first interlocking formations being configured to interlock with the second interlocking formations to hold the strips together end-to-end, and wherein each strip includes a flat web engageable with a floor to be protected, with a smooth, uninterrupted upper surface extending from the first end to the second end, and spaced apart retaining lips extending along an upper surface of the web on opposite sides of said smooth upper surface.
- 6. A protector according to claim 5 wherein the lips are located along opposite side edges of the web.
- 7. A kit according to claim 5 wherein the first interlocking formation comprises a tongue projecting from one end of the strip and the second interlocking formation comprises a tongue receiving notch in the other end of the strip.
- 8. A kit according to claim 7 wherein the tongue is recessed on opposite sides thereof and the notch has a configuration matching that of the tongue.
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation Ser. No. 08/144,245, filed Nov. 1, 1993, now abandoned.
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