EP 1372456 A1 20040102 - FLOOR MATS
Title (en)
FLOOR MATS
Title (de)
FUSSMATTE
Title (fr)
TAPIS DE SOL
Publication
Application
Priority
- GB 0201313 W 20020320
- GB 0107806 A 20010329
Abstract (en)
[origin: GB2373721A] A floor mat assembly includes a base portion 2 with a polymeric backing layer 10 and a fibre upper layer 8, and a removable insert 6 with a polymeric backing layer 13 and a fibre upper layer 12 that fits into an aperture 4 in the base portion 2. The aperture 4 may be formed by die cutting and the cut - out portion then used as the insert 6 by placing it in the aperture. Alternatively, the insert 6 may be made from a separate, cheaper material such as a polyester fabric bonded to a rubber backing. A printed image may be placed on the surface of the insert which may be held in place by connecting means 14 such as hook and loop material, a releasable adhesive or cleats. Preferably the base portion is nitrile rubber which is thicker than conventional floor mat backing and is bonded in a heat press to the fibre layer of tufted pile. Advantageously the floor mat can carry printed messages such as advertisements or company logos, is washable and may be used in establishments such as shops and factories.
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
A47L 23/22 (2006.01); A47L 23/26 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
A47L 23/266 (2013.01)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
DOCDB simple family (publication)
GB 0107806 D0 20010516; GB 2373721 A 20021002; GB 2373721 B 20040114; AT E275362 T1 20040915; DE 60201180 D1 20041014; DE 60201180 T2 20051020; EP 1372456 A1 20040102; EP 1372456 B1 20040908; JP 2004537341 A 20041216; WO 02078508 A1 20021010
DOCDB simple family (application)
GB 0107806 A 20010329; AT 02720100 T 20020320; DE 60201180 T 20020320; EP 02720100 A 20020320; GB 0201313 W 20020320; JP 2002576783 A 20020320