| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for supporting a mat having a perimeter, said apparatus including a mat jacket member (10) formed from at least one layer of material and defined by a top surface, a bottom surface and a raised edge portion (16) in which a standard vehicular floor mat may rest. The floor mat jacket (10) is designed to protect the carpeted surface of a vehicle's floor well from general wear and tear and to hold contaminants such as dirt and water within the boundaries of the floor mat thereby protecting the floor well. The floor mat jacket (10) is preferably constructed of a fabric material. There may also be included a first extension skirt that provides additional protection to the floor well. Hold flaps may also be included to further secure a vehicular floor mat within the jacket and also to provide additional containment. A console cover which may be attached to the mat jacket (10) is optionally included to receive accessories such as a coffee mug or a tissue box. The floor mat is easily removable from the jacket, and the floor mat jacket is easily removable from the vehicle for cleaning or replacement.</p> |
