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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
May. 26, 2011
R. Douglas Evans, Jr., Everett, PA (US);
Patrick E. Healy, Gallitzin, PA (US);
Matthew J. Huff, Claysburg, PA (US);
R. Douglas Evans, Jr., Everett, PA (US);
Patrick E. Healy, Gallitzin, PA (US);
Matthew J. Huff, Claysburg, PA (US);
New Pig Corporation, Tipton, PA (US);
Abstract
A protective cover for drains and other holes is provided which prevents spills and unwanted liquids from flowing therein. The protective cover includes a durable backing layer and a pliable, tacky sealing layer adjacent a portion of the durable backing layer which conforms and adheres to a surface surrounding the drain to reduce or eliminate the flow of liquids into the drain. The pliable, tacky sealing layer can have a periphery inside the periphery of the durable backing layer.