Advanced floor mat

Abstract

An advanced floor mat is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the floor mat includes a cleanable portion. The floor mat may also include a water dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky surface on the cleanable portion, an antibacterial composition, an antifungal composition, and a fragrance. The cleanable portion may be erodible and may include a plurality of cleanable reusable layers. If a tacky surface is included in the floor mat, an anti-slip feature may be associated with the tacky surface to help prevent slipping on a possibly wet tacky surface. Additionally, a sensor system may be included in the floor mat to assist a user in identifying when the floor mat may require cleaning.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A tacky insert having a top tacky exposed outer surface capable of being walked on and cleaning at least a portion of a bottom of a person's shoes, the tacky insert including apertures therethrough capable of draining water.  
     
     
         2 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert is transparent.  
     
     
         3 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert comprises a plurality of separable layers.  
     
     
         4 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert includes low-density polyethylene.  
     
     
         5 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert includes bi-axially oriented polypropylene.  
     
     
         6 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert includes polyester.  
     
     
         7 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert includes paper.  
     
     
         8 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert includes a hydrophilic substance.  
     
     
         9 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert includes a hydrophobic substance.  
     
     
         10 . The tacky insert of  claim 1 , wherein said tacky insert includes a water-dissipating property.  
     
     
         11 . A tacky insert having a tacky top exposed outer surface, wherein said tacky insert is capable of being walked on and cleaning at least a portion of a bottom of a person's shoes, said tacky top exposed outer surface having apertures capable of draining water, and comprising a material that is at least partially hydrophilic.  
     
     
         12 . A tacky insert having a tacky top exposed outer surface, wherein said tacky insert is capable of being walked on and cleaning at least a portion of a bottom of a person's shoes, said tacky top exposed outer surface having apertures capable of dissipating water.