Patent ID: 7124772

Claim:
A protective mat device for use under an appliance, providing a vibration dampening cushion for: the appliance, a floor protection barrier under the appliance and a water retention capability to contain causal water leakage from the appliance and connected water supply and drain lines, preventing damage to the floor and the area surrounding the appliance, said protective mat device comprising: a water-proof base mat defining a flat base member with a lower surface and an upper surface from which extends a flexible outer perimeter ridge having a front portion, a rear portion and side portions, said outer perimeter ridge further defining an inner surface area; a padded water-absorbing cushion liner fitted within said inner surface area; at least one water evacuation means within said outer perimeter to provide drainage of water present within said inner surface area; at least one flexible water-resistant hose sleeve having a first side and a second side attaching together by a side attaching means around said water supply and drain lines of said appliance at an upper end of said hose sleeve, said hose sleeve further having a lower end having a base attaching means removably connected to an inner surface of said rear portion of said outer perimeter ridge diverting any water leakage from said water supply and drain lines of said appliance to said inner surface area of said water-proof base mat and said cushion liner; and a water presence sensor located in said outer perimeter ridge having an audible alert mechanism activated when water is present within said outer perimeter ridge.