Abstract: A laminated dry floor system incorporates a grid having a lattice forming a first array of apertures. A support interlayer is adhered beneath the grid and has a second array of apertures in alignment with the first array, the first array of apertures, second array of apertures and thickness of the support interlayer configured to induce passage of a liquid. A wicking layer is in contact with the support interlayer opposite the grid. A base layer underlies the wicking layer and a pan assembly is configured to receive the base layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved movable footbaths for the treatment of hooved animals. The footbaths include a watertight basin with sidewalls and end walls. The footbaths are movable for use in temporary or permanent locations. The footbaths include a cleat in the lower surface of the basin adjacent to a removable and replaceable ramp, and the ramp has a rough upper surface that provides friction for hooved animals allowing them to easily exit the footbath. After wear and tear, the ramp may be pried out or otherwise removed and replaced with a new ramp. Embodiments of the present footbath may be used to repair existing permanent footbaths, instead of destroying and rebuilding them, by inserting the movable footbath into the permanent footbath.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtering divider that helps create two regions of liquid cleanliness inside of a container. The liquid on top of the filtering divider will be cleaner than that below the filtering divider. This is achieved using a grate that is comprised of a plurality of grid elements. The filtering divider can optionally be arranged such that it may fold. In such a way, it can be placed in the bottom of a container and provide cavities for the storage of cleaning accessories.

Abstract: An aircraft-transportable platform component for supporting a drilling rig includes a buoyant body supported by a frame and lifting members coupled to the frame for engagement by an aircraft. A portion of the frame protrudes from an underside surface of the frame for anchoring the platform component in unstable ground. The buoyant body maintains a top surface of the aircraft-transportable platform component above the unstable ground.

Abstract: An ornamental structure for a vehicle upholstery member provides a plurality of surface patterns by using a single vehicle upholstery member. On the surface of an embossed vehicle upholstery member are arranged a first region formed with a first emboss pattern, a second region spaced from the first region and formed with a second emboss pattern different from the first emboss pattern, and a third region located between the first and second regions and formed with a third emboss pattern which changes progressively from the first emboss pattern to the second emboss pattern as one moves from the first region to the second region.

Abstract: A cleaning element for washing a vehicle includes a support having a layer of synthetic grass material mounted thereto. The support maybe a rotatable support which forms a rotary brush. The cleaning element also may be a solid curtain of synthetic grass material or a curtain formed into individual strips of synthetic grass material.

Abstract: A surface support structure is provided with at least one cell having a plurality of upright walls. A first wall of the plurality of upright walls has a recessed portion forming at least a portion to allow extension and contraction in multiple directions of the at least one cell. The plurality of upright walls of the at least one cell define a perimeter such that the recessed portion extends towards a second wall of the plurality of upright walls and is within the perimeter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved disposable cleaning sheet for removing debris, especially hair from a non-smooth or rough surface, especially fibrous type surfaces such as carpeting or upholstery. The cleaning sheets comprise a fibrous substrate and a plurality of protrusions extending from strand elements embedded within fibrous substrate. The cleaning sheets use the protrusions to dislodge the debris from the surface being cleaned, and the fibrous substrate captures the dislodged debris without a backing for the protrusions interfering with the particle capture of the fibrous substrate. Further, the protrusions are firmly embedded within the fibrous substrate such that they cannot be dislodged from the substrate in use.

Abstract: A floor mat system having a plurality of floor mats and a frame assembly which prevents the floor mats from lifting and causing a tripping hazard to persons walking thereover. The floor mats may include carpeted sections over a plurality of orthagonally disposed spaced ribs. The frame assembly includes inner and outer frame members which extend between and around the floor mats, respectively. The inner fame members are T-shaped having a pair of horizontally disposed wings and the outer frame members are ramped and include a horizontally disposed upper flange. The wings and upper flanges which extend over peripheral edge portions of the floor mats to vertically retain them, the inner and outer frame which may be secured to the floor.

Abstract: A mat perimeter system comprising a mat module, a connector, a resilient border and a resilient corner is disclosed. The mat module has upstanding studs attached on one edge and matching stud receptacles formed into another edge. The studs fit within the stud receptacles allowing the building of a modular mat system. Connectors having two spaced apart rows of studs attached to a base fit within the stud receptacles and allow the creation of another row of studs. Borders and corners fit over the studs to create a desirable perimeter. The studs have locking lips for interlocking with lip recesses formed within the stud receptacles and for interlocking with stud slot lip recesses formed into the borders and corners.

Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined amount of flexibility through the use of auxiliary supports. Further stability is provided by one-piece ramp corners.

Abstract: Anti-slip floor tiles are provided which are textured with a pattern of spikes. The spikes are preferably pyramidal or conical in shape. The height, angle, and base width of the spikes are important to slip resistance coefficients. Preferred spike dimensions range from about 0.2 to about 3.0 mm in height and from about 0.8 to about 3.0 mm in base width (or diameter). Further, a process for manufacturing an anti-slip floor tile which is textured with a pattern of spikes is provided. The tile is manufactured by pressing a powder on a mold, drying the resulting tile, and then firing the pressed tile at a high temperature. The surface texture is formed by the punch of the mold press which includes spike shaped indentations being the negative of the surface of the tile.

Abstract: A flashless floor mat or product and method are provided. At least one embodiment of this invention relates to a flashless cushioned dust control mat article wherein the mat comprises at least two distinct layers of rubber, one comprising foam rubber, the other comprising solid rubber. The solid rubber layer is present over the foam rubber layer on the side of the mat in which at least one integrated rubber protrusion is present to provide cushioning characteristics. The solid rubber layer acts as a cap or barrier for the foam rubber layer, particularly over the integrated protrusion or protrusions, in order to provide a mat which is resilient, will not easily degrade in its modulus strength after appreciable use and/or washing within industrial cleaning processes, and will not exhibit appreciable cracking or breaking, particularly within the integrated protrusion(s), after standard use for pedestrian traffic. A method of producing such an inventive cushioned floor mat article is also provided.

Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined amount of flexibility through the use of auxiliary supports. Further stability is provided by one-piece ramp corners.

Abstract: The present perforated floor mat holder is for securing perforated rubber floor mats on a wet and slippery floor. It is comprised of an elongated strip with studs arranged at regular intervals that match the spacing of the holes on the floor mat. The strip is fastened to a floor with screws inserted through mounting holes arranged along the strip. The floor mat is positioned on the strip with the hole around the studs. The stress applied to the rims of the holes by the studs are spread among a relatively large number of holes, so that the rims resist being torn by the studs. Transverse grooves arranged several studs apart on the strip enable the strip to be broken into shorter sections of a predetermined minimum length. In a first embodiment, one mounting hole is arranged between each pair of adjacent studs.

Abstract: A dual purpose floor mat for providing a better floor mat for vehicles that will better protect the floor of the vehicle. The dual purpose floor mat includes a mat member having a bottom wall and also having side and end walls securely attached to and extending along a perimeter of the bottom wall with the bottom wall having a first and second portion; and also includes a floor member being attached to the mat member and having a wall and a first and second side; and further includes a plurality of scraping members being spaced apart and being securely attached to the first end portion of the bottom wall and to the first side of the floor member; and also includes fabric covering securely disposed upon the second portion of the bottom wall and upon the second side of the floor member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hygiene system for cleaning the hoofs or claws or feet of animals or persons walking over it, having a liquid-saturated or liquid-absorbing mat, in particular a foam mat, characterized in that the mat is surrounded at least in part, at least on the underside and/or on the sides, by a liquid-proof flexible barrier layer and/or a liquid-permeable flexible permeated layer, and the mat is secured with a separable connection to the flexible barrier layer.

Abstract: There is provided a mat having multiple sets of pins, each set of pins being located within surrounding, characterized in that the pins do not extend significantly beyond the highest point of the surrounding. Thus the pins are protected by the surrounding and are less likely to break after extended use. The mat may be provided with areas adapted for the receipt of strips of textile materials, eg carpeting which advantageously has a hard-backing and is able to snap into the areas provided. The inclusion of the textile material combines a scraping function together with the visual appearance of a carpet. The strips of textile material will be separated by sets of pins as described above. A set of such mats is also described.

Abstract: There is provided a mat having multiple sets of pins, each set of pins being located within a surrounding, characterized in that the pins do not extend significantly beyond the highest point of the surrounding. Thus the pins are protected by the surrounding and are less likely to break after extended use. The mat may be provided with areas adapted for the receipt (of strips of textile materials, e.g. carpeting which advantageously has a hard-backing and is able to snap into the areas provided. The inclusion of the textile material combines a scraping function together with the visual appearance of a carpet. The strips of textile material will be separated by sets of pins as described above. A set of such mats is also described.

Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined volume in the areas formed by adjacent cross pieces of the mat. Longitudinal connectors are configured so that the matting connected to half the connector comes away relatively easily while the matting connected to the other half of the connector is held tightly to the connector. Ramp structures are arranged on all outside edges of the mat system. Different connection arrangements between the mat and the ramps are provided.

Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined amount of flexibility through the use of auxiliary supports. Further stability is provided by one-piece ramp comers.

Abstract: A metal slatted grid comprises independent and identical elongate rectangular slats out of each of which is cut a series of tongues that are bent on the same side as one face of the slat. The free ends of the tongues are conformed so that they can be fixed to an adjacent slat. The tongues terminate in lugs for fixing them permanently into corresponding holes in an adjacent slat.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses and methods for producing molded products such as floor mats, including automotive floor mats. In one embodiment, a molding process is provided for producing a molded product using a mold having a lower plate and an upper plate. The molding process includes steps of filling a first cavity of the lower plate with a liquid molding material of a first color, placing the upper plate on top of the lower plate such that a convex portion of the upper plate extends into the first cavity of the lower plate and contacts the molding material in the lower plate, and curing the liquid molding material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to floor mats, particularly to cushioned floor mats which incorporate a patterned or colored material layer. The present invention comprises a cushioned backing layer of rubber or other thermoplastic elastomer, and a substantially clear top layer of thermoplastic material such as polyvinyl chloride. The present invention further comprises an intermediate substrate layer between the backing and top layers. The intermediate layer preferably comprises a colorful or patterned substrate which is visible through the substantially clear top layer and which provides the mat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It is further preferred that the substantially clear top layer include a scuff-resistant surface preformed in the top layer or created by an abrasive process, such as sand blasting. The layers of the floor mat are fused under heat and/or pressure or are bonded using adhesives.

Abstract: A device (1) for cleaning shoe soles with at least one cleaning element (2) and at least one base element (3) as support for the shoe sole, whereby the shoe sole can be cleaned/cleansed by a relative motion carried out with direct effect between the shoe sole and the cleaning element. In addition, the invention relates to a method for cleaning shoe soles, in particular with the help of the device mentioned in the beginning, whereby the shoe sole is placed on a base element (3) and the shoe sole is cleaned/cleansed by a relative motion carried out with direct effect between the shoe sole and a cleaning element (2). The cleaning effect on shoe soles is increased in that—in the case of the device—base element (3) is designed movably to create the relative motion between the shoe sole and the cleaning element (2) and/or—in the case of the method—the base element (3) is moved to create the relative motion between the shoe sole and the cleaning element (2).

Abstract: A high chair drop cloth system is disclosed. The system includes a sheet of absorbent paper in a generally rectangular configuration having an upper surface and a lower surface. The system also includes a strip of adhesive material, a strip of tear-off material adapted to be positioned over the adhesive material, and a dispenser for receiving a roll of a plurality of sheet material.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper protector for golf spikes is disclosed and includes a thin flexible rubber strip that drapes over the rear bumper of a vehicle upon which a golf shoe may be placed. The protector is attached to the interior of the vehicle trunk by means of a VELCRO.RTM. brand fastener, snaps, or the like for easy, one-step installation and removal. The protector may also include one or more of the following: (1) a golf shoe spike cleaner composed of a brush; (2) a detachable golf accessory bag for holding golf tees, balls, ball markers, and the like; and (3) two pairs of elastic straps on opposite sides of the protector for restraining the golfer's shoes when not in use with the spikes in a protected position. The device adapts readily, without any adjustments, to any vehicle with a trunk or rear door and rear bumper at step height.

Abstract: A litter mat includes a plurality of flexible plastic strips that have a cross-section in the general shape of an inverted J, are parallel to each other and have similar orientations. The strips are secured to a base. The strips are each in an adjoining relationship with an adjacent strip whereby the strips define a surface disposed above the base. The strips extend lengthwise between two opposite edges of the mat. When a cat steps on the surface the strips or portions thereof flex to space the strips defining passageways for litter to fall to the base. The strips, if desired, may be segmented.

Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined volume in the areas formed by adjacent cross pieces of the mat. Longitudinal connectors are configured so that the matting connected to half the connector comes away relatively easily while the matting connected to the other half of the connector is held tightly to the connector. Ramp structures are arranged on all outside edges of the mat system. Different connection arrangements between the mat and the ramps are provided.

Abstract: A floor mat or grate overlain by a web or paper fabric is provided with a clamping device having at least one bar engaging the fabric for preventing shifting of the fabric on the grate or mat. The fabric can be removed, e.g. for cleaning or replacement, by releasing the clamping unit.

Abstract: A slip-resistant floor covering system comprising, in accordance with preferred embodiments of apparatus of the present invention, a slip-resistant tile having a plurality of pyramidal-shaped ridges which support an individual's foot at an elevation above liquid and other slip-inducing substances which flow through a network of drainage troughs (each trough being defined between adjacent ridges) and channels in the upper surface of the tile. The ridges of the plurality of ridges are directionally oriented relative to the channels to encourage rapid flow of spilled liquid and other substances away from a spill site. The orientation of the ridges relative to the channels also induces air flow through the troughs and channels in order to reduce foot and leg fatigue which may be experienced by an individual standing on the tile for long periods of time. Protruding members, extending from the lower surface of the tile, contact a floor surface and limit relative movement between the tile and the floor surface.

Abstract: A floor covering such as an entrance mat or tile comprises a plurality of tread strips retained in side-by-side relationship by being united with a backing layer. Some strips have fibrous tread surfaces. Other strips may have a zero or low pile content tread surface; these surfaces may be grooved.

Abstract: An entrance grating for office buildings is comprised of a series of closely spaced tread rail elements, forming the upper surface of the grating, and a plurality of support elements underneath the tread rail elements and tightly secured thereto at right angles. The tread rails are of extruded construction and include a hollow, tubular spine section for high strength and rigidity per unit of weight. The underlying support elements, also of extruded construction, are in the form of downwardly opening channel-shaped elements. High strength, expandable wall, blind fasteners are employed to secure the support elements to the tread rail elements at each of the crossing points to provide a strong, rigid assembly. The open bottoms of the channel-shaped supports may be closed by plastic pad strips providing resilient support and noise reduction.

Abstract: The device for disinfecting parts of persons, animals and objects passing over it and coming into contact with it and the ground, especially the soles of shoes, includes a doormat provided with a rectangular aperture; a shallow flat-bottomed rectangular tray having a bottom and vertical sides made from metal and shaped to form a channel having a C-shaped transverse cross-section opening outwards, the flat-bottomed tray being dimensioned so that the tray can fit in the aperture with edge portions of the door mat engaged in the channel; a sheet of rectangular spongy material which fits in the shallow flat-bottomed rectangular tray; a portion of a disinfecting liquid impregnating the sheet of spongy material; and an elastic grating resting freely on the sheet of spongy material and having an elasticity so that, when depressed by the parts of the persons, animals and objects the grating flexes sufficiently to compress the sheet of the spongy material sufficiently to force disinfecting liquid residing in the spong

Abstract: A floor mat for use in covering the floor of a motor vehicle comprises a corrugated layer having first and second opposing surfaces and a single face layer affixed to one of the surfaces of the corrugated layer so that the corrugated layer may be rolled up in a direction enclosing the face layer within the corrugated layer. Preferably, at least one tear line is provided for permitting the floor mat to be split into first and second mat portions which may be separately rolled up and removed from the vehicle after use. The first and second mat portions are each adapted to underlie a separate passenger area of the motor vehicle in order to protect the floor of the vehicle from being dirtied during use. In another embodiment, a generally trapezoidally-shaped universal floor mat is provided which can alternately be placed on the floor beneath the front driver's or front passenger's side of a vehicle.

Abstract: A cleated dust control mat having a plurality of rows of elliptical cleats located at an angle to the border of the mat with the cleats in each row being parallel to the other cleats in the row and being substantially perpendicular to the cleats in the next adjacent rows of cleats. A second set of small circular cleats is located between the elliptical cleats in each row equally spaced from adjacent elliptical cleats in each row.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mat comprising a plurality of elongated rails arranged parallel to one another and each having a receiving portion adapted to receive a tread member. The rails are coupled by way of first and second connecting elements, preferably consisting of T-shaped members and U-shaped members, by insertion in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails.

Abstract: A floor mat for use in covering the floor of a motor vehicle comprises a corrugated layer having first and second opposing surfaces and a single face layer affixed to one of the surface of the corrugated layer so that the corrugated layer may be rolled up in a direction enclosing the face layer within the corrugated layer. At least one tear line is provided for permitting the floor mat to be split into first and second mat portions which may be separately rolled up and removed from the vehicle after use. The first and second mat portions are each adapted to underlie a separate passenger area of the motor vehicle in order to protect the floor of the vehicle from being dirtied during use.

Abstract: An improved absorbent mud mat which includes a plate member having holes passing therethrough. The absorbent mud mat includes a plurality of scrapers, a sponge member and a base having a rail passing around a top inner edge. In assembly, the scrapers of the plate member act as a scraper for sturdy shoes to scrape dirt from the shoes and the sponge acts as a water collector to absorb water from the shoe. In this manner, the dirt and water removed from a user's shoes may be captured and contained in a confined space.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning device which includes a mat positioned within a pan of cleaning fluid, the mat is of pliable open cellular construction wich allows the fluid to be coursed into sole crevices to effect cleaning thereof when the mat is stepped on.

Abstract: A grating bar for floor mats. The bar has two legs that form the walls of a U-shaped profiled strip. Cleaning elements are disposed between these walls, and the latter are provided with openings for holding elements. Provided on the outer surfaces of the walls, between the openings and the free ends of the legs, are projections that can be united to form an element that extends over the entire length of the bar.

Abstract: A doormat housing comprising a swingingly retractable doormat tray seated within which is a doormat, is slidably affixed against one side of an entranceway door for use when the door is opened. In use, the doormat housing is slidingly moved to a lowered position whereat, upon the downward and outward swinging of the doormat tray, the tray with mat will seat against the floor or walking surface close to the entranceway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus designed to catch drippings including three sheets, one formed from an absorbent, isotropically permeable material supported by a second sheet formed from an absorbent material for absorbing drippings. These two sheets further are supported by a third sheet that is liquid-resistant, one side of which is covered by a foil material, this foil-backed sheet further preventing liquid leakage. The three sheets are bonded together by a sealing ring, tape, or adhesive.

Abstract: A traction mat is disclosed for use under a vehicle wheel to provide traction under conditions such as snow, ice, and the like. The mat includes a generally flat body having cleats which are movable relative to the body between inoperative condition substantially out of engagement with the ground and operative condition in engagement with the ground in response to the vehicle wheel moving over the mat. The cleats are disclosed as individual spike-like members reciprocally mounted within bores in respective elements of the body. The elements are formed in a series of generally parallel rows providing flexibility for the body. The spikes are axially movable relative to the body between inoperative positions and operative positions gripping the ground in response to the vehicle wheel moving over the spikes.

Abstract: A shoe cleaner for removing debris from the sole of a shoe is comprised of a foraminous scraper for contacting the sole of a shoe and, upon relative motion therebetween, removing debris therefrom and a wick member for applying a liquid deodorant and/or solvent for the debris to the shoe from a reservoir proximate the foraminous scraper. The shoe cleaner disclosed herein also preferably includes a mat for removal of any excess deodorant and/or solvent and for secondary removal of debris from the sole of the shoe.

Abstract: According to the depicted embodiment, the novel Floor Mat is formed of a substantially planar sheet having a first portion for overlying a firewall, and a second portion for overlying a level floor, both portions having raised ribs. The ribs of the first portion extend generally diagonally thereacross, with an intervening, center channel, devoid of ribs, through which particulate matter is induced to flow--toward the second portion. The latter portion has a multiplicity of the aforesaid ribs, the same extending in spaced apart disposition, parallel with the sides of the Mat. A multiplicity of apertures are formed in the sheet, interveningly between the multiplicity of parallel ribs. However, immediately adjacent to the apertures, the ribs are relieved, to allow particulate matter to flow to the apertures. In a center portion of the floor-overlying portion of the Mat, immediately adjacent to the apertures, the ribs are bridged across, by low wall members.

Abstract: Oil-resistant resilient mats to protect oil field workers from dangerous, high voltage electrical discharge comprise a first oil-resistant flexible resilient elastomer of extremely high dielectric strength which is usable by itself as a mat and also in combination with other oil-resistant elastomers of higher mechanical strength but less dielectric strength at high voltages and with metallic electrically conductive meshes to equalize mechanical and electrical stress across the first elastomer.The combination of metallic mesh and elastomer of high electrical resistance at high voltage provides mechanically strong and oil resistant mats that protect personnel in oil fields against high voltage and surges. The high mechanical strength elastomer layers mechanically protect the conductive wire mesh as well as the first elastomer.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning mat employs a plurality of spaced projections on a base layer, all projecting to substantially the same height to provide a stable support. Some of the projections are each provided with an array of radially extending ribs which are progressively deeper in the radially outward direction to provide corresponding increasing elasticity. Two different sizes of such projections are employed and a third type of projection, smaller than the other two, is provided with vertically extending side ribs which are progressively deeper in upward direction.

Abstract: An improved anti-skid tread or grating (10) design is provided with gripping members or rosettes (30) having a plurality of upstanding individual lobes (36) which are configured in such a way and project high enough to provide an excellent gripping surface. The lobes (36) of the design are self-cleaning, and have non-continuous gripping edges at their crests (40) that accommodate a greater build up of ice or mud without clogging the grating (10).

Abstract: A wooden mat assembly is disclosed for construction of temporary roadway surfacing, such as can be used to form a roadway or assembled to form a flat platform surface where wheeled or tracked vehicles can be turned around. The wooden mat assembly is formed from interlocking mats, each mat being formed from a plurality of layers or boards, each layer being formed from boards parallel to each other and perpendicular to boards forming the adjacent layer, the layers being fastened together at points of intersection by screw shank nails or other fastening means. The assembled roadway or turn-around has particular utility at or near oil well drilling sites, building construction sites, and the like.