Mat

Abstract

A mat comprises a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first surface includes a first lugged cleaning area and a second lugged cleaning area in which a plurality of lugs project from the first surface. A drain region is disposed between the first and second lugged cleaning surfaces. The drain region includes at least one drain communicating with the second surface. The mat may optionally further include a removable and replaceable brush disposed in the drain region. The second surface may include a channel formed in the second surface that communicates with the drain.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mat comprising:
 a first surface and an opposing second surface, wherein the first surface includes a first lugged cleaning area and a second lugged cleaning area in which a plurality of lugs project from the first surface; and   a drain region between the first and second lugged cleaning surfaces, wherein the drain region includes at least one drain communicating with the second surface.   
     
     
         2 . The mat of  claim 1 , and further comprising a brush disposed in the drain region. 
     
     
         3 . The mat of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the drain region includes a channel formed therein; and   the channel is configured to removably retain the brush.   
     
     
         4 . The mat of  claim 3 , wherein the channel has inwardly sloping opposing sidewalls. 
     
     
         5 . The mat of  claim 2 , wherein the brush spans the at least one drain. 
     
     
         6 . The mat of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the brush includes bristles; and   the bristles extend from the first surface more than the plurality of lugs.   
     
     
         7 . The mat of  claim 1 , wherein the mat is formed of a resilient material. 
     
     
         8 . The mat of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the mat has an edge; and   the second surface has at least one passage formed therein communicating between the at least one drain and the edge.   
     
     
         9 . The mat of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lugs includes lugs of differing shapes and sizes. 
     
     
         10 . The mat of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lugs includes dome-shaped lugs. 
     
     
         11 . A mat comprising:
 a first surface and an opposing second surface, wherein the first surface includes a first lugged cleaning area and a second lugged cleaning area in which a plurality of lugs project from the first surface;   a drain region between the first and second lugged cleaning surfaces, wherein the drain region includes at least one drain communicating with the second surface; and   a brush disposed in the drain region.   
     
     
         12 . The mat of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the drain region includes a channel formed therein; and   the channel has inwardly sloping opposing sidewalls configured to removably retain the brush.   
     
     
         13 . The mat of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the brush includes bristles; and   the bristles extend from the first surface more than the plurality of lugs.   
     
     
         14 . The mat of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the mat has an edge; and   the second surface has at least one passage formed therein communicating between the at least one drain and the edge.   
     
     
         15 . The mat of  claim 11 , wherein the mat is formed of a unitary piece of resilient material. 
     
     
         16 . A mat comprising:
 a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a peripheral edge, wherein the first surface includes a first lugged cleaning area and a second lugged cleaning area in which a plurality of lugs project from the first surface;   a drain region between the first and second lugged cleaning surfaces, wherein the drain region includes at least one drain communicating with the second surface;   a brush disposed in the drain region; and   at least one passage formed in the second surface that communicates between the at least one drain and the peripheral edge.   
     
     
         17 . The mat of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the drain region includes a channel formed therein; and   the channel has inwardly sloping opposing sidewalls configured to removably retain the brush.   
     
     
         18 . The mat of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the brush includes bristles; and   the bristles extend from the first surface more than the plurality of lugs.   
     
     
         19 . The mat of  claim 16 , wherein the mat is formed of a unitary piece of resilient material.