Patent ID: 6027781
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: B60N,Y10T

Abstract:
A protective cover for an automotive carpet mat comprising:a) a tray sized and shaped to extend completely over the automotive carpet mat; andb) means for securing said tray in a hermetically sealed manner to the automotive carpet mat, so as to preserve the automotive carpet mat from dirt, wear and tear, to keep moisture out and prevent mildew, while holding mud, sand and liquid spills within said tray from reaching the automotive carpet mat when placed upon a floor, in a trunk and in a cargo area of a motor vehicle, said securing means including:i) a bottom flap integral with the periphery of said tray and extending inwardly and continuously in a spaced away parallel relationship under a bottom surface of said tray, whereby the edges of the automotive carpet mat will be inserted therebetween;ii) an adhesive layer applied onto a top surface of said bottom flap; andiii) a removable paper strip on said adhesive layer, which is peeled off said adhesive layer after the edges of the automotive carpet mat is inserted between the bottom surface of said tray and the top surface of said bottom flap.