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Auxiliary molded floor mats

Patent 6027782 Issued on February 22, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject October 9, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Issued on: 04/06/1999
Inventor: Sherman

Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 169433 filed on 10/09/1998

US 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 feature

Examiners

Primary: Thomas, Alexander S.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

B32B 003/02

Abstract

An 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.

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