Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods to sanitize a vehicle. In an example method, a motor vehicle wirelessly transmits a request to sanitize the motor vehicle. The request may be transmitted to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) either directly or indirectly (via a server computer). The motor vehicle then detects the UAV landing upon the roof of the motor vehicle and opens a window of the motor vehicle. The UAV inserts an articulated arm through the open window and into the cabin area of the motor vehicle for executing a sanitizing procedure. The articulated arm can be configured to hold various objects such as a scrubbing pad and/or a container containing a cleaning agent, a sanitizing agent, or a deodorizing agent. In an example scenario, the sanitizing procedure may be directed at eliminating viruses and bacteria that may be present inside the cabin area of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods to sanitize a vehicle. In an example method, a motor vehicle wirelessly transmits a request to sanitize the motor vehicle. The request may be transmitted to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) either directly or indirectly (via a server computer). The motor vehicle then detects the UAV landing upon the roof of the motor vehicle and opens a window of the motor vehicle. The UAV inserts an articulated arm through the open window and into the cabin area of the motor vehicle for executing a sanitizing procedure. The articulated arm can be configured to hold various objects such as a scrubbing pad and/or a container containing a cleaning agent, a sanitizing agent, or a deodorizing agent. In an example scenario, the sanitizing procedure may be directed at eliminating viruses and bacteria that may be present inside the cabin area of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-piece floor mat for a vehicle is provided. The floor mat includes a first section and a second section that are configured to assemble to one another to create a single floor mat assembly that spans across two or more floor regions of respective seating areas of the vehicle. The first section has a projection extending therefrom and entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The second section has a corresponding groove defined therein and extending entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The groove is configured to receive the projection to interlock the first and second floor mat sections. The projection may be provided with a stem and a bulbous head for additional securement.

Abstract: A mobile device holder for a rear-view mirror of a vehicle may include a mirror housing and a mobile device bracket arranged at least partially therein in a stored position, and a deployment mechanism connected to the bracket and including a torsion spring configured to rotatedly hinge the bracket from the stored position to a deployed position extending out of the housing in response to actuation of the torsion spring.

Abstract: A floor mat includes a first section, a second section, an interlocking feature and a snap fit feature. The first section includes a flap. The interlocking feature and the snap fit feature connect the flap of the first section with the second section.

Abstract: A clip assembly can be coupled to a vehicle floor mat where the clip assembly includes a top member having a cover, a gasket, first opposing body portions, an attachment member, and a first body. The clip assembly can additionally include a bottom member having a bezel, second opposing body portions, and a second body. The top member and the bottom member can be positioned and/or coupled in the vehicle floor mat with the attachment member coupled in the bezel.

Abstract: A mobile device holder for a rear-view mirror of a vehicle may include a mirror housing, a mobile device bracket arranged on a support, the support arranged at least partially within the mirror housing in a stored position, and a deployment mechanism connected to the support and including a pin configured to rotatedly hinge the support from the stored position to a deployed position extending out of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for holding an electronic device. That apparatus includes a telescoping ball joint support and a cradle carried on the telescoping ball joint support. The apparatus is displaceable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. A related method of holding an electronic device adjacent a panel of a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for holding an electronic device. That apparatus includes a telescoping ball joint support and a cradle carried on the telescoping ball joint support. The apparatus is displaceable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. A related method of holding an electronic device adjacent a panel of a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: A floor mat includes a first section, a second section, an interlocking feature and a snap fit feature. The first section includes a flap. The interlocking feature and the snap fit feature connect the flap of the first section with the second section.

Abstract: A multi-piece floor mat for a vehicle is provided. The floor mat includes a first section and a second section that are configured to assemble to one another to create a single floor mat assembly that spans across two or more floor regions of respective seating areas of the vehicle. The first section has a projection extending therefrom and entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The second section has a corresponding groove defined therein and extending entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The groove is configured to receive the projection to interlock the first and second floor mat sections. The projection may be provided with a stem and a bulbous head for additional securement.

Abstract: A clip assembly can be coupled to a vehicle floor mat where the clip assembly includes a top member having a cover, a gasket, first opposing body portions, an attachment member, and a first body. The clip assembly can additionally include a bottom member having a bezel, second opposing body portions, and a second body. The top member and the bottom member can be positioned and/or coupled in the vehicle floor mat with the attachment member coupled in the bezel.

Abstract: A multi-piece floor mat for a vehicle is provided. The floor mat includes a first section and a second section that are configured to assemble to one another to create a single floor mat assembly that spans across two or more floor regions of respective seating areas of the vehicle. The first section has a projection extending therefrom and entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The second section has a corresponding groove defined therein and extending entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The groove is configured to receive the projection to interlock the first and second floor mat sections. The projection may be provided with a stem and a bulbous head for additional securement.

Abstract: A mobile device holder for a rear-view mirror of a vehicle may include a mirror housing and a mobile device bracket arranged at least partially therein in a stored position, and a deployment mechanism connected to the bracket and including a torsion spring configured to rotatedly hinge the bracket from the stored position to a deployed position extending out of the housing in response to actuation of the torsion spring.

Abstract: A mobile device holder for a rear-view mirror of a vehicle may include a mirror housing, a mobile device bracket arranged on a support, the support arranged at least partially within the mirror housing in a stored position, and a deployment mechanism connected to the support and including a pin configured to rotatedly hinge the support from the stored position to a deployed position extending out of the housing.

Abstract: A multi-piece floor mat for a vehicle is provided. The floor mat includes a first section and a second section that are configured to assemble to one another to create a single floor mat assembly that spans across two or more floor regions of respective seating areas of the vehicle. The first section has a projection extending therefrom and entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The second section has a corresponding groove defined therein and extending entirely from a front edge to a rear edge thereof. The groove is configured to receive the projection to interlock the first and second floor mat sections. The projection may be provided with a stem and a bulbous head for additional securement.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided incorporating an integrated bike rack. That bike rack includes a support arm, a first sill segment that is received in a slot and aligned with a closure sill of the motor vehicle when the bike rack is in a stowed position and a second sill segment that is received in a slot and aligned with the closure sill when the bike rack is in a deployed position. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided incorporating an integrated bike rack. That bike rack includes a support arm, a first sill segment that is received in a slot and aligned with a closure sill of the motor vehicle when the bike rack is in a stowed position and a second sill segment that is received in a slot and aligned with the closure sill when the bike rack is in a deployed position. A related method is also disclosed.