Catch Basin Stairs to Prevent Impurities from Reaching Curling Ice

1. Problem Dirt and salt get tracked in by curlers onto the ice sheets, which impacts curling matches Design Breakdown Placement of Design j • Bristle Mat • Rubber bristles, mounted on top of fiberglass grating, scrape off dirt from the soles of shoes • Holes allow dirt to fall into catch basin • Can be removed (like a lid) for easy maintenance Catch Basin Stairs to Prevent Impurities from Reaching Curling Ice Solution Catch Basin Stairs – a design that sits on top of the steps of a staircase and collects the dirt from the soles of patrons’ shoes as they walk over it j k k • Catch Basin • Catches falling dirt • Made of polypropylene • Detaches from the frame so dirt can be disposed of l • Placed on stairs immediately before the only entrance to the ice shed • Ensures all curling patrons use it • Does not require additional effort to use on the part of the patrons l • Frame • Made of polypropylene • Supports whole design • Fastened to staircase Connor Chan, Jason Chong Lee Shin, Lauren Chee, Chen (Michael) Chen