A magnetic floor mat mounting apparatus and method

Abstract

An improved apparatus for reversibly securing a floor mat, and related methods. The apparatus of the present invention utilizes embedded or attached magnetic materials in the floor mat and the floor to provide an improved method of securing a floor mat to the ground. The system operates under magnetic coupling alone, preventing twisting, rotating or lifting of a floor mat, while allowing easy removal of the mat with no needed clean up or degraded attachment function.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A system for discreetly securing a floor mat with respect to a floor, the system comprising:
 a. a floor mat secured on a basal surface to at least one bracket having a top mat-interfacing surface for securing to the floor;   b. said at least one bracket having magnetic connectors on a basal surface thereof configured to magnetically connect to at least one anchor; and   c. an anchor fastened to said floor and operable to connect to said at least one bracket.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said bracket interior has an arrangement of bracket recesses having magnets nested within each channel. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein said arrangement of channels may have a recesses geometry complementary in shape for receiving at least one magnet. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one bracket comprises a plurality of brackets. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said basal surface is configured to receive using an applied adhesive to affix said top mat-interfacing surface of said bracket to said basal surface. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring structure is fastened to the floor. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said anchor is comprised of a ferromagnetic material and adhered to the surface of the floor. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one bracket is configured to be placed at right angles and centerlines of said floor mat. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said bracket is magnetically attracted to said anchor has a substantially strong magnetic force operable to secure the floor mat to the floor and prevent dislodgement of the floor mat when tangential forces are applied thereto. 
     
     
         10 . A system for discreetly securing a floor mat with respect to a floor, the system comprising:
 a. at least one plate having a top-mat interfacing surface for securing a floor mat to the floor, and an anchoring structure;   b. said floor mat having a basal surface configured to secure said at least one plate; and   c. an anchor fastened to said floor having a magnetic connector on a top surface thereof configured to magnetically connect to said at least one plate.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein said plate is comprised of a ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein said at least one plate comprises a plurality of plates. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein said at least one plate is configured to be placed at right angles and centerlines of said floor mat. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the said anchor is fastened to said floor with an adhesive. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the anchor is comprised of a magnetized ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein said anchor is magnetically attracted to said plate has a substantially strong magnetic force operable to secure the floor mat to the floor and prevent dislodgement of the floor mat when tangential forces are applied thereto. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein said plate has a geometry that is complementary to the shape of said anchor.