Boxing ring corner mat

Abstract

The present invention provides a boxing ring corner mat that may prevent the surface in the corner of a boxing ring from becoming dangerously slippery when water or other liquids are spilled thereon. The present invention also provides a boxing ring corner mat that may be in place on the surface of a boxing ring, and rotatable out of place around or over the corner of a boxing ring, preventing, while also serving as a means for promotions. This is accomplished with a corner mat having a bottom portion, a top portion, a front portion, a back portion, and a seat fixedly attached to the mat.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to floor mats specifically for use in boxing ring corners, that trap and contain water or other liquids, and are rotatable around the corner posts of a boxing ring. The use of a mat as a means for floor protection is well known within the art. These may include traditional floor mats often found in entranceways, protective mats for car floors and cargo space or garage mats for containing fluid leaking from an automobile, or debris. [0002] By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,062,162 issued to Dean describes a protective garage mat for protecting the garage surface from fluids that could possibly leak from a vehicle. The floor mat is constructed of reinforced rubber with ribs, channels, and a perimeter lip that can contain a given amount of liquid. A similar floor-protecting mat, U.S. Pat. No. 6,148,577 issued to Smolenski et al. describes a modular floor mat protection system. This modular system can protect fl...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] The present invention provides a boxing ring corner mat that may prevent the surface in the corner of a boxing ring from becoming dangerously slippery when water or other liquids are spilled thereon. The present invention also provides a boxing ring corner mat that may be in place on the surface of a boxing ring, and rotatable out of place around or over the corner of a boxing ring, preventing, while also serving as a means for promotions.

Problems solved by technology

While these devices serve their specific purposes, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a mat that retains liquids, can be rotatably fixed to a corner post of a boxing ring, and conveniently and easily moved in and out of place.

The prior art also does not disclose a mat that includes a rotatable mat further incorporating a stool attachment or a rotatable towel attachment.

Further more, the prior art does not disclose floor mats that can be used for advertising or promotional purposes.

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