BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view shapeable absorbent mat according to one embodiment the present invention showing the absorbent layer on top and the forming layer on the bottom with an adhesive layer between the absorbent layer and forming layer.
FIG. 2 illustrates a cross section of the shapeable absorbent mat according to one embodiment of the present invention showing the absorbent layer, adhesive layer and forming layer.
FIG. 3 illustrates a cross section of a shapeable absorbent mat having the absorbent layer and forming layer secured by a taped edge.
FIG. 4 illustrates how a shapeable absorbent mat according to one embodiment of the present invention may be molded around a leaking pipe.
FIG. 5 illustrates how a shapeable absorbent mat according to one embodiment of the present invention may be folded into a pan shape for containing a leaking fluid according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 illustrates a shapeable absorbent mat molded into a trough to direct a leaking liquid into a container according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 illustrates a shapeable absorbent mat with an expanded metal forming layer according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 illustrates a shapeable absorbent mat with a forming layer made of metallic strips according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 illustrates a shapeable absorbent mat with a forming layer disposed between two absorbent layers according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 illustrates the shapeable absorbent mat of FIG. 9 with a barrier layer to prevent leaching of absorbed liquid according to one embodiment of the present invention.