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Abstract

A two piece retainer assembly is used for positive retention of an associated vehicular floor mat to the vehicle's floor surface. The retainer assembly works in conjunction with a hook-like fastener permanently mounted to the vehicle's floor surface. The two piece retainer assembly comprises (a) an annular collar for positioning in a hole in the floor mat from an underside, and (b) a locking cover coupler for positioning in the hole of the floor mat from an upper side. The annular collar and locking cover coupler are forced together to trap the floor mat. The annular collar has a vertical upwardly extending wall forming an opening and a horizontally radially extending flange connected to the vertical wall. The locking cover coupler has a base plate with a vertical downwardly extending wall forming an opening and dimensioned to receive the vertical upwardly extending wall of the annular collar in frictional engagement. At least two vertically extending latching tabs extend from the base plate. The locking cover coupler further has a cap hinged to the base plate. The cap includes an interior locking wall and at least two recessed slots. The assembly of the invention as installed on the floor mat is positioned over the hook-like fastener in the vehicle's floor. The hook-like fastener extends through the openings of the annular collar and the base plate and is trapped in place when the cap is closed down onto the base plate.

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First Claim