Removable cargo liner

Abstract

A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area that includes a cargo surface having varying topography. The removable cargo liner includes at least one panel that is positionable in the vehicle cargo area. The panel has a first surface and an opposing second surface—the second surface being adjacent to the cargo surface. The first surface of the panel defines a first topography and the second surface defines a second topography. The second topography is substantially identical to the first topography. The first topography and the second topography are also substantially identical to the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area. The removable cargo liner also includes a fastening member that at least selectively couples the panel to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area, said vehicle cargo area defining a cargo surface having varying topography, said removable cargo liner comprising:
 at least one panel positionable in the vehicle cargo area, said panel have a first surface and an opposing second surface, said second surface being adjacent to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area, said first surface of said panel defining a first topography, said second surface defining a second topography, said second topography being substantially identical to said first topography, said first topography and said second topography being substantially identical to the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area; and   a fastening member at least selectively coupling said panel to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area.   
     
     
         2 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area comprises a plurality of corrugated rib members, said first topography and said second topography each being substantially identical to the plurality of corrugated rib members. 
     
     
         3 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said panel is a single layer panel. 
     
     
         4 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises a composite layer. 
     
     
         5 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises a TPO/TPR composite. 
     
     
         6 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises a water-proof, closed-cell foam. 
     
     
         7 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises an upper cargo liner layer, a lower layer, and an intermediate layer disposed between said upper cargo liner layer and said lower layer. 
     
     
         8 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said panel comprises:
 an upper cargo liner layer; 
 a lower layer being fixedly coupled to said upper cargo liner layer, said lower layer providing a generally non-abrasive contact interface with the vehicle cargo area; and 
 an intermediate layer being made of a compliant material operable to elastically respond to an applied force, said intermediate layer being coupled between said upper cargo liner layer and said lower layer such that said coupling of said lower layer to said upper cargo liner layer is via said intermediate layer. 
 
     
     
         9 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said fastening member comprises an adhesive member connectable to the cargo area. 
     
     
         10 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said fastening member comprises:
 a complementary hook and loop fastening assembly having a hook member and a loop member, one of said hook member and said loop member being coupled to said second surface of said panel, the other of said hook member and said loop member being connectable to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area, said hook member being releasably coupled to said loop member to selectively couple said panel to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area. 
 
     
     
         11 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 10  wherein said other of said hook member and said loop member is adhesively connectable to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area. 
     
     
         12 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 1  wherein said at least one panel comprises at least two panels, said at least two panels being selectively coupled together. 
     
     
         13 . A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area, said vehicle cargo area defining a cargo surface having varying topography, said removable cargo liner comprising:
 at least one panel positionable in the vehicle cargo area, said panel have a first surface and an opposing second surface, said second surface being adjacent to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area, said first surface of said panel defining a first topography, said first topography being substantially identical to the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area; and   a fastening member at least selectively coupling said panel to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area.   
     
     
         14 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 13  wherein the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area comprises a plurality of corrugated rib members, said first topography being substantially identical to the plurality of corrugated rib members. 
     
     
         15 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 13  wherein said panel is a single layer panel. 
     
     
         16 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 13  wherein said panel comprises a composite layer. 
     
     
         17 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 13  wherein said panel comprises a TPO/TPR composite. 
     
     
         18 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 13  wherein said panel comprises a water-proof, closed-cell foam. 
     
     
         19 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 13  wherein said fastening member comprises an adhesive member connectable to the cargo area. 
     
     
         20 . The removable cargo liner according to  claim 13  wherein said at least one panel comprises at least two panels, said at least two panels being selectively coupled together.