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1. A flooring panel for use in a vehicle having a base platform, wherein the panel is adapted to overlay the base platform, the flooring panel comprising:
a top portion that is adapted to receive a load on a top surface thereof, wherein at least a first area of the top surface comprises an anti-slip tread built into the top surface and including a pattern of projections and grooves, wherein the pattern of projections and grooves includes:
a first plurality of spaced grooves that are parallel to each other and that are each formed by first and second opposing, substantially distinct walls of the panel, wherein the first and second walls diverge away from each other;a second plurality of spaced grooves that are parallel to each other and that are each formed by third and fourth opposing, substantially distinct walls of the panel, wherein the third and fourth walls diverge away from each other, and wherein the first plurality of grooves is substantially perpendicular to the second plurality of grooves; anda plurality of projections between the first and second pluralities of spaced grooves, wherein each of the projections is formed by a portion of the first, second, third and fourth walls, wherein each of the projections includes a planar top surface, and wherein the planar top surfaces of the plurality of projections are coplanar; and a bottom portion that is disposable against the base platform of the vehicle and is adapted to support a load received on the top surface. |