Spacer mesh mat base

Abstract

A mat includes a base portion having a spacer mesh fabric. The mat includes a cover, an optional filler material and a base. The cover may be any type of fabric and/or carpet material and the filler may be a foam or other cushioning material. The spacer mesh base includes a plurality of sets of lands and grooves.

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         14 . A mat, comprising:
 a base including a top surface and a bottom surface,   the top and bottom surfaces being separated at least by a spacer mesh core layer and wherein the bottom surface and core layer each include at least one channel,   wherein the bottom surface includes a plurality of ground-engaging surfaces and a plurality of channels between at least some adjacent ground-engaging surfaces, each channel extending from a first edge of the base layer to a second edge of the base layer, and the core layer includes a plurality of channels, each channel of the core being aligned with a corresponding bottom surface channel extending from the first edge of the base layer to the second edge of the base layer and wherein the spacer mesh core comprises monofilament yarn extending between the top and bottom surfaces of the base.   
     
     
         15 . A mat as in  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of ground-engaging surfaces and channels comprise a repeating pattern of ground-engaging surfaces and channels. 
     
     
         16 . A mat as in  claim 14 , wherein the monofilament is knit together with the top and bottom surfaces of the core. 
     
     
         17 . A mat as in  claim 14 , wherein the monofilament has a thickness between about 0.10 mm and about 0.30 mm. 
     
     
         18 . A mat as in  claim 14 , wherein the monofilament has a thickness between about 0.10 mm and about 0.14 mm. 
     
     
         19 . A mat as in  claim 14 , wherein the monofilament, top and bottom surfaces are heat set after being knit together to stabilize a separation between the top and bottom surfaces. 
     
     
         20 . A mat as in  claim 14 , further comprising a fabric cover layer, secured to the base. 
     
     
         21 . A mat as in  claim 14 , wherein the fabric cover layer is directly secured to the base. 
     
     
         22 . A mat as in  claim 14 , further comprising a cushioning layer between the fabric cover layer and the base. 
     
     
         23 . A mat as in  claim 14 , wherein the bottom surface further comprises a slip-resistant coating. 
     
     
         24 . A mat as in  claim 23 , wherein the slip-resistant coating comprises a rubber material. 
     
     
         25 . A mat as in  claim 23 , wherein the slip-resistant coating comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: latex, rubber, SBR and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         26 . A mat as in  claim 15 , wherein the pattern of ground-engaging surfaces comprises a first ground-engaging surface having a first width and a second ground-engaging surface having a second width, wider than the first width, separated by a channel. 
     
     
         27 . A mat, comprising:
 a base including a top surface and a bottom surface,   the top and bottom surfaces being separated at least by a spacer mesh core layer and wherein the bottom surface and core layer each include at least one channel,   wherein the bottom surface includes a plurality of ground-engaging surfaces and a plurality of channels between at least some adjacent ground-engaging surfaces and said channels extending from a first edge of the base layer to a second edge of the base layer and into the core layer, and   wherein the spacer mesh core comprises monofilament yarn extending between the top and bottom surfaces of the base.   
     
     
         28 . A mat, comprising:
 a base including a top surface and a bottom surface,   the top and bottom surfaces being separated at least by a spacer mesh core layer and wherein the bottom surface and core layer each include at least one channel,   wherein the bottom surface includes a plurality of ground-engaging surfaces and a plurality of channels between at least some adjacent ground-engaging surfaces and said channels extending from a first edge of the base layer to a second edge of the base layer and into the core layer, and   wherein the spacer mesh core comprises monofilament yarn extending into the bottom surface of the base.