Patent ReferencesAutomobile floor mat with two base portions of different elastomeric materials Molded foam-backed carpet assembly and method of producing same Molded carpet assembly with sound deadening foam backing Auto accessory floor mat Auto accessory floor mat Carpet mat with improved gripping surface Floor mat and method of making same Variable density motor vehicles carpet Auxiliary molded floor mats Patent #: 5891546 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 169433 filed on 10/09/1998US Classes:428/88, Edge feature or configured or discontinuous surface15/217, Tuft carrying296/97.23, Floor mat with vehicle body feature428/95, Particular backing structure or composition428/99, Including fastener for attaching to external surface428/120, Inward from edge of web or sheet428/192Edge featureExaminersPrimary: Thomas, Alexander S.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB32B 003/02AbstractAn auxiliary molded floor mat is produced to fit the carpeted floor compartment area of a van, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or other vehicle having a floor which is substantially flat and even with a door sill. The floor mat is a one piece composite of a tufted carpet layer, a thermoplastic mid-layer and a non-slip substrate bottom layer. The floor mat has a flat base with raised walls near each of its outside edges which form a tray-like central area. At least one of the raised walls is double walled with a substantially horizontally extending floor engaging peripheral lip. Molding of the composite imparts a desired contoured shape which neatly fits the vehicle's floor compartment area without substantial folds or wrinkles. The tray-like central area of the floor mat catches debris. It is readily cleaned simply by removing the full mat from the vehicle. | |