US4222695A
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Floor matting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-13
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1999-08-13
Abstract
Abstract Floor matting includes rectangular panels each having a plurality of rows of upstanding hollow bosses. Some of the bosses are located along two sides of the panel and laterally project beyond the sides, and the other two sides of the panel carry a complementary number of upstanding projections insertable into the bosses along the side of an adjacent panel to retain the two panels in side by side relationship. The matting also includes retainers each having a flat base with apertures positioned to correspond with the disposition of the bosses on the panels to enable the base to be mounted on one or more panels with bosses extending into the apertures. Each retainer also has a retainer member projecting upwardly from the base for engagement with an article placed on the matting.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthanase K. Sarides
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/04; B60N3/046; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/17; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24661; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Floor matting comprising a plurality of rectangular panels each having a plurality of rows of upstanding hollow bosses, some of said bosses being located along two sides of the panel and laterally projecting beyond said sides, the other two sides of the panel being provided with a complementary number of upstanding projections which are inserted into the laterally projecting bosses of an adjacent panel to retain the panels in side by side relationship, the matting also comprising one or more retainers mounted thereon each of said retainers having a flat base with apertures positioned to correspond with the disposition of the bosses on the panels to enable the base to be mounted on one or more panels with bosses extending into the apertures, and each retainer also comprising a retainer member projecting upwardly from the base for engagement with an article placed on the matting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Floor matting comprising a plurality of rectangular panels each having a plurality of rows of upstanding hollow bosses, some of said bosses being located along two sides of the panel and laterally projecting beyond said sides, the other two sides of the panel being provided with a complementary number of upstanding projections which are inserted into the laterally projecting bosses of an adjacent panel to retain the panels in side by side relationship, the matting also comprising one or more retainers mounted thereon each of said retainers having a flat base with apertures positioned to correspond with the disposition of the bosses on the panels to enable the base to be mounted on one or more panels with bosses extending into the apertures, and each retainer also comprising a retainer member projecting upwardly from the base for engagement with an article placed on the matting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Floor matting according to claim 1 wherein the retainer member comprises a post extending upwardly from the base, and a cam-like member positionable in different angular positions on the post so as to more closely restrict movement of an article on the matting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
Floor matting according to claim 1 wherein the retainer member comprises a post extending upwardly from the base, the post having a downward extension with an aperture which engages in a boss in a panel to increase the security of attachment of the retainer to the panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |