Raymond O Sherman

US Patent:

6381806, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Jan 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/758277

Inventors:

J. Matthew Stanesic - West Chester OH
Raymond O. Sherman - Fairfield OH

Assignee:

Nifty Products, Inc. - Hamilton OH

International Classification:

A47G 2704

US Classification:

16 4, 16 6, 24 905, 411431, 4113726, 411377

Abstract:

A two piece retainer assembly is used for positive retention of an associated vehicular floor mat to the vehicles floor surface. The retainer assembly works in conjunction with a hook-like fastener permanently mounted to the vehicles floor surface. The two piece retainer assembly comprises (a) an annular collar for positioning in a hole in the floor mat from an underside, and (b) a locking cover coupler for positioning in the hole of the floor mat from an upper side. The annular collar and locking cover coupler are forced together to trap the floor mat. The annular collar has a vertical upwardly extending wall forming an opening and a horizontally radially extending flange connected to the vertical wall. The locking cover coupler has a base plate with a vertical downwardly extending wall forming an opening and dimensioned to receive the vertical upwardly extending wall of the annular collar in frictional engagement. At least two vertically extending latching tabs extend from the base plate.

US Patent:

58915460, Apr 6, 1999

Filed:

Mar 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/818713

Inventors:

Raymond O. Sherman - Fairfield OH

International Classification:

B32B 302

US Classification:

428 88

Abstract:

An auxiliary molded floor mat is produced to fit the carpeted floor compartment area of a van, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or other vehicle having a floor which is substantially flat and even with a door sill. The floor mat is a one piece composite of a tufted carpet layer, a thermoplastic mid-layer and a non-slip substrate bottom layer. The floor mat has a flat base with raised walls near each of its outside edges which form a tray-like central area. At least one of the raised walls is double walled with a substantially horizontally extending floor engaging peripheral lip. Molding of the composite imparts a desired contoured shape which neatly fits the vehicle's floor compartment area without substantial folds or wrinkles. The tray-like central area of the floor mat catches debris. It is readily cleaned simply by removing the full mat from the vehicle.

US Patent:

60277823, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Oct 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/169433

Inventors:

Raymond O. Sherman - Fairfield OH

Assignee:

Nifty Products, Inc. - Hamilton OH

International Classification:

B32B 302

US Classification:

428 88

Abstract:

An auxiliary molded floor mat is produced to fit the carpeted floor compartment area of a van, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or other vehicle having a floor which is substantially flat and even with a door sill. The floor mat is a one piece composite of a tufted carpet layer, a thermoplastic mid-layer and a non-slip substrate bottom layer. The floor mat has a flat base with raised walls near each of its outside edges which form a tray-like central area. At least one of the raised walls is double walled with a substantially horizontally extending floor engaging peripheral lip. Molding of the composite imparts a desired contoured shape which neatly fits the vehicle's floor compartment area without substantial folds or wrinkles. The tray-like central area of the floor mat catches debris. It is readily cleaned simply by removing the full mat from the vehicle.

US Patent:

62448021, Jun 12, 2001

Filed:

May 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/574020

Inventors:

J. Matthew Stanesic - West Chester OH
Raymond O. Sherman - Fairfield OH

Assignee:

Nifty Products, Inc. - Hamilton OH

International Classification:

B60P 708

US Classification:

410 94

Abstract:

A cargo hold system is for use in motor vehicles. The system comprises a molded floor mat configured to fit in a defined area of the vehicle, e. g. a back cargo area. The molded floor mat is made from a carpet which has looped fibers extending from its surface. The system also includes at least one rigid retention member having at least two linear legs connected at substantially right angles. The retention member further has an upstanding vertical wall and a substantially flat bottom wall. The bottom wall has adhered to it hook-type fasteners. In use, the hook-type fasteners on the rigid retention member interact with the looped fibers of the molded floor mat to create a rearrangeable system to hold in place a variety of different shaped and sized articles.

US Patent:

61556297, Dec 5, 2000

Filed:

May 4, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/072731

Inventors:

Raymond O. Sherman - Fairfield OH

Assignee:

Nifty Products, Inc. - Hamilton OH

International Classification:

B62D 2520
B32B 302

US Classification:

296 9723

Abstract:

A floor mat is produced to fit the carpeted floor compartment area of a van, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle or other vehicle having a floor which is substantially flat and even with a door sill. The floor mat has a flat base with a retention system operably associated with the door sill. In one embodiment, the floor mat has raised walls near each of its outside edges which form a tray-like central area. At least one of the raised walls is double walled with a substantially horizontally extending floor engaging peripheral lip. The tray-like central area of the floor mat catches debris. It is readily cleaned simply by removing the full mat from the vehicle.