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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2013
Richard A. Hoppmann, Columbia, SC (US);
Debra Krotish, Blythewood, SC (US);
Shaun Riffle, Lexington, SC (US);
Richard A. Hoppmann, Columbia, SC (US);
Debra Krotish, Blythewood, SC (US);
Shaun Riffle, Lexington, SC (US);
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (US);
Abstract
In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a barrier device. The barrier device has a generally flat base with a width and a length. The base has a top portion and an opposite bottom portion. A surface of the bottom portion includes adhesive. A barrier extends upwardly from the base, the barrier having a generally flat first side and an opposite generally flat second side. A width between the first side of the barrier and the second side of the barrier is less than the width of the base.