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Multi-purpose mat

  • US 6,920,655 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2003
  • Issued: 07/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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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