Multi-purpose mat
First Claim
1. A multi-purpose mat having open and folded configurations, comprising:
- a base;
a plurality of sidewalls disposed about a periphery of the base;
an inwardly extending rim positioned along an upper side portion of the sidewalls; and
a first resilient flexible slat disposed within one of the sidewalls and a second resilient flexible slat disposed within the remaining sidewalls, wherein the slats provide means for reinforcing the sidewalls, and whereby the slats provide a spring-like effect that allows the mat to automatically rollout into the open configuration from the folded configuration;
wherein the sidewalls fold about the periphery of the base, whereby the sidewalls move from a position generally adjacent to the base to a position generally perpendicular to and extending generally upwardly from the base when the mat is moved from the folded configuration to the open configuration.
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Abstract
A multi-purpose mat has open and folded configurations. The mat includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls disposed about a periphery of the base. A first resilient flexible slat is disposed within one of the sidewalls and a second resilient flexible slat is disposed within the remaining sidewalls. The slats provide means for reinforcing the sidewalls and also provide a spring-like effect that allows the mat to automatically rollout into the open configuration from the folded configuration. The sidewalls fold about the periphery of the base; the sidewalls moving from a position generally adjacent to the base to a position generally perpendicular to and extending generally upwardly from the base when the mat is moved from the folded configuration to the open configuration.
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18 Claims
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1. A multi-purpose mat having open and folded configurations, comprising:
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a base;
a plurality of sidewalls disposed about a periphery of the base;
an inwardly extending rim positioned along an upper side portion of the sidewalls; and
a first resilient flexible slat disposed within one of the sidewalls and a second resilient flexible slat disposed within the remaining sidewalls, wherein the slats provide means for reinforcing the sidewalls, and whereby the slats provide a spring-like effect that allows the mat to automatically rollout into the open configuration from the folded configuration;
wherein the sidewalls fold about the periphery of the base, whereby the sidewalls move from a position generally adjacent to the base to a position generally perpendicular to and extending generally upwardly from the base when the mat is moved from the folded configuration to the open configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A multi-purpose mat having open and folded configurations, comprising:
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a base;
a plurality of sidewalls disposed about a periphery of the base;
an inwardly extending rim positioned along an upper portion of the sidewalls;
means for holding the mat in the folded configuration including fasteners for securing the mat in the closed position; and
a first resilient flexible slat disposed within one of the sidewalls and a second resilient flexible slat disposed within the remaining sidewalls, wherein the slats provide means for reinforcing the sidewalls, and whereby the slats provide a spring-like effect that allows the mat to automatically rollout into the open configuration from the folded configuration;
wherein the sidewalls fold about the periphery of the base, whereby the sidewalls move from a position generally adjacent to the base to a position generally perpendicular to and extending generally upwardly from the base when the mat is moved from the folded configuration to the open configuration. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A multi-purpose mat having open and folded configurations, comprising:
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a base including a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers is water impermeable, and a bottom non-slip surface;
a plurality of sidewalls disposed about a periphery of the base;
an inwardly extending rim positioned along an upper portion of the sidewalls;
means for holding the mat in the folded configuration including fasteners for securing the mat in the closed position;
a towel removably connected to a top surface of the base, the base and towel including mating fasteners;
at least one pocket removably connected to at least one sidewall, wherein the at least one sidewall and at least one pocket include mating fasteners; and
a first resilient flexible slat disposed within one of the sidewalls and a second resilient flexible slat disposed within the remaining sidewalls, wherein the slats provide means for reinforcing the sidewalls, and whereby the slats provide a spring-like effect that allows the mat to automatically rollout into the open configuration from the folded configuration;
wherein the sidewalls fold about the periphery of the base, whereby the sidewalls move from a position generally adjacent to the base to a position generally perpendicular to and extending generally upwardly from the base when the mat is moved from the folded configuration to the open configuration.
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18. A multi-purpose mat having open and folded configurations, comprising:
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a base;
a plurality of sidewalls;
at least one pocket removably connected to at least one sidewall, wherein the at least one sidewall and at least one pocket include mating fasteners; and
a first resilient flexible slat disposed within one of the sidewalls and a second resilient flexible slat disposed within the remaining sidewalls, wherein the slats provide means for reinforcing the sidewalls, and whereby the slats provide a spring-like effect that allows the mat to automatically rollout into the open configuration from the folded configuration;
wherein the sidewalls fold about the periphery of the base, whereby the sidewalls move from a position generally adjacent to the base to a position generally perpendicular to and extending generally upwardly from the base when the mat is moved from the folded configuration to the open configuration.
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