Inventors:
David Brown - Milliken CO
Paul von der Lippe - Loveland CO
Susan von der Lippe - Loveland CO
Assignee:
Colorado Time Systems Inc. - Loveland CO
International Classification:
B32B 900
Abstract:
A novel texture for providing improved gripping of bare skin on wet surfaces is disclosed. In one embodiment, the novel texture is employed on a swimming pool touchpad assembly (10) at a start/finish end wall (12) of a swimming pool (14). The texture includes distributed ultra-fine particles (44) having a dimension of less than 100 microns and, preferably, less than 50 microns, and provides an unexpected "dry" feeling for enhanced slip resistance.