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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2004
Maureen R. Putt, Canton, OH (US);
Michael C. Jezewski, East Sparta, OH (US);
Steven G. Sehmer, Uniontown, OH (US);
Maureen R. Putt, Canton, OH (US);
Michael C. Jezewski, East Sparta, OH (US);
Steven G. Sehmer, Uniontown, OH (US);
Collins & Aikman Products Co., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A load bearing floor mat for vehicle cargo compartments includes a pliable layer configured to overlie a defined area of a vehicle floor and also includes a rigid member that is associated with a portion of the pliable layer. The rigid member has a width that is sufficient to span a gap or opening in the vehicle floor, such as a spare tire well or other storage compartment. The rigid member renders the pliable layer substantially non-pliable above the opening such that the floor mat can support a load placed thereon.