Abstract: A floor covering or mat for a vehicle is provided, the covering including a hinged flap portion extending from one side, the hinged flap portion in a first position being folded beneath the covering or mat, for storage. In a second position, the hinged flap portion may be folded over onto the top surface of the mat and provide a protective surface and/or display a logo or other information. In a third position, the hinged flap may extend outside of the vehicle and over the door sill and bumper to bridge any gaps and provide a smooth transition for sliding items out of the cargo space. In another aspect, a floor covering for a vehicle is provided, the covering including a hinged flap portion extending from one side, wherein the hinged flap portion may be folded over onto the top surface of the covering and sides of the hinged flap portion folded up and fastened together to form a storage structure.

Abstract: A floor mat having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface; and a V-shaped retention feature. The V-shaped retention feature extends from the second surface and has first and second ramp surfaces disposed at an angle relative to the second surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a positive retention floor mat system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a positive retention floor mat system.

Abstract: A floor mat having a first layer and a second layer. The second layer has a hinge that at least partially separates the second layer into a body section and a flap section. The hinge allows the flap section to be folded relative to the body section.

Abstract: A floor mat having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface; and a V-shaped retention feature. The V-shaped retention feature extends from the second surface and has first and second ramp surfaces disposed at an angle relative to the second surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose position sensitive floor cleaning device having two separate and distinct selective modes of operation whereby 180° longitudinal rotation of the floor cleaning device selectively activates one of the two separate and distinct selective modes of operation. The two separate and distinct selective modes of operation are, for example, a scrubbing mode for scrubbing an associated floor and a suctioning mode for suctioning associated liquid from the associated floor.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The upright vacuum cleaner includes a carpet engaging nozzle base and an upper housing pivotally attached to the nozzle base. The upright vacuum cleaner further includes a removable bucket releasably secured to the upper housing and a bucket handle rotatably attached to the bucket and movable between a first position and a second position. The upright vacuum cleaner yet further includes a latch adapted to secure the bucket to the upper housing when the handle is in the first position and release the bucket from the upper portion when the handle is in a second position. The bucket may be removed from the upper housing when the latch is released from the upper housing. The bucket is re-secured to the upper housing by returning the bucket handle to the first position. A method of operating a upright vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.

Abstract: A removable dirt separation system for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The dirt separation system includes a dirt cup having a number of outer walls having a first portion defined by a filter assembly and a second portion with a first translucent panel to allow viewing material which accumulates within the dirt cup. The dirt cup further includes a top opening allow emptying of the dirt cup and an inlet in fluid communication with a suction nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. The dirt separation system further includes a lid for sealing the upper opening of the dirt cup. The dirt separation system yet further include a dirt duct for routing air which exits the filter assembly to an exit opening of the dirt separation system. A method of operating a removable dirt separation system for a vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose position sensitive floor cleaning device having two separate and distinct selective modes of operation whereby 180° longitudinal rotation of the floor cleaning device selectively activates one of the two separate and distinct selective modes of operation. The two separate and distinct selective modes of operation are, for example, a scrubbing mode for scrubbing an associated floor and a suctioning mode for suctioning associated liquid from the associated floor.