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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2022
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2021
Device and method for flexible fascia protection, cargo retention, floor protection and storage unit
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Jeff E. Nasca, Bloomfield Township, MI (US);
Humberto Ortiz, Macomb, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle cargo mat system includes a cargo mat configured to fit within an automobile vehicle storage area. Multiple retention members are connected to the cargo mat and are adapted to individually releasably connect to one of multiple attachment members fixed to the automobile vehicle within the storage area. The cargo mat is further configured to extend into at least four optional positions including: a first position extending across a width of the storage area at an outward facing end of the storage area; a second position having the cargo mat laid flat to substantially cover a lower floor of the storage area; a third position having the cargo mat extended over the storage area to cover objects temporarily stored within the storage area; and a fourth position having the cargo mat extended outward from the storage area to at least partially cover a fascia of the automobile vehicle.