A modular mat comprises mirror image layers. At least one fitting receiver is integrally formed in a central portion of each layer, and at least one aperture is formed in a flange portion of each layer. The layers are congruently mated and affixed such that the fitting receiver of one layer is dispo
A modular mat comprises mirror image layers. At least one fitting receiver is integrally formed in a central portion of each layer, and at least one aperture is formed in a flange portion of each layer. The layers are congruently mated and affixed such that the fitting receiver of one layer is disposed through a corresponding aperture of the flange of the opposite layer. The outer surfaces of the layers comprise traction elements, which may be of different grades, such as industrial grade on one layer and pedestrian grade on the opposing layer. A floor covering system is also disclosed comprising a plurality of modular mats disposed in partially overlapping and interlocking relation with adjacent mats.
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1. A modular mat for forming a floor covering, comprising: a first layer comprising a central portion and a first flange portion extending outwardly from said central portion, said first flange portion disposed along adjacent sides of said first layer;a second layer comprising a central portion and
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A modular mat for forming a floor covering, comprising: a first layer comprising a central portion and a first flange portion extending outwardly from said central portion, said first flange portion disposed along adjacent sides of said first layer;a second layer comprising a central portion and a second flange portion extending outwardly from said central portion, said second flange portion disposed along adjacent sides of said second layer;at least one fitting receiver integrally formed and extending through said central portion of said first layer and said second layer, wherein said at least one fitting receiver is structured for restricting engagement of a locking pin;at least one aperture formed in and extending through said first flange portion and said second flange portion;wherein said first layer and said second layer are mirror images;said first layer affixed to said second layer such that said first flange portion and said second flange portion are congruently mated and form a congruent flange extending substantially along said modular mat;wherein said first layer and said second layer are affixed such that said at least one fitting receiver of said first layer is aligned with said at least one aperture of said second layer. 2. The mat as recited in claim 1, wherein said at least one fitting receiver comprises a receiving end structured to receive a locking pin and an oppositely disposed locking end structured for restricting engagement of at least a portion of a locking pin therein. 3. The mat as recited in claim 2, wherein said receiving end is disposed at an outer surface of said first layer and said second layer, and wherein said locking end is disposed at an inner surface of said first layer and said second layer. 4. The mat as recited in claim 1, wherein said fitting receiver comprises at least one restricting structure configured to restrain movement of a portion of a locking pin when disposed therein. 5. The mat as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least one attachment edge defined along a side of said core area, wherein said at least one attachment edge comprises a sloped incline dimensioned to receive said first flange portion or said second flange portion of said corresponding oppositely disposed second layer or first layer. 6. The mat as recited in claim 5, wherein the sloped incline of said at least one attachment edge is disposed along said inner surface of said first layer and said second layer. 7. The mat as recited in claim 6, said sloped incline further comprising a notch dimensioned to receive a corresponding notch in an opposing said first layer or said second layer for fitting engagement of said first layer and said second layer. 8. The mat as recited in claim 1, wherein said first layer and said second layer each comprise an inner surface and an oppositely disposed outer surface, and wherein said first layer and said second layer are affixed at said inner surfaces. 9. The mat as recited in claim 8, wherein said inner surfaces of said first layer and said second layer comprise a reinforcing structure integrally formed in and extending substantially the full thickness of said first layer or said second layer. 10. The mat as recited in claim 9, wherein said reinforcing structure comprises at least one reinforcing rib integrally formed in and extending substantially the full thickness of said first layer or said second layer. 11. The mat as recited in claim 10, further comprising a plurality of reinforcing ribs disposed in a strengthening configuration. 12. The mat as recited in claim 11, wherein said reinforcing structure further comprises at least one space defined between at least two of said plurality of reinforcing ribs. 13. The mat as recited in claim 10, wherein said plurality of reinforcing ribs are disposed in intersecting relation to one another. 14. The mat as recited in claim 9, wherein said reinforcing structure of said first layer matingly corresponds with said reinforcing structure of said second layer. 15. The mat as recited in claim 8, wherein said outer surfaces of said first layer and said second layer comprise a plurality of traction elements. 16. The mat as recited in claim 15, wherein said outer surfaces of said first layer and said second layer comprise different grades of traction elements. 17. The mat as recited in claim 16, wherein said first layer comprises industrial grade traction elements. 18. The mat as recited in claim 16, wherein said first layer comprises pedestrian grade traction elements. 19. A method of forming the modular mat as recited in claim 8, comprising hot welding said inner surface of said first layer to said inner surface of said second layer. 20. A method of forming the modular mat as recited in claim 1, comprising hot welding the first layer and second layer together. 21. A modular mat for forming a floor covering, comprising: a first layer comprising a central portion and a first flange portion extending outwardly from said central portion, said first flange portion disposed along adjacent sides of said first layer;a second layer comprising a central portion and a second flange portion extending outwardly from said central portion, said second flange portion disposed along adjacent sides of said second layer;at least one fitting receiver integrally formed and extending through said central portion of said first layer and said second layer, wherein said at least one fitting receiver is structured for restricting engagement of a locking pin;at least one aperture formed in and extending through said first flange portion and said second flange portion;wherein said first layer and said second layer are mirror images;said first layer affixed to said second layer such that said first flange portion and said second flange portion are congruently mated and form a congruent flange extending substantially along said modular mat;further comprising at least one attachment edge defined along a side of said core area, wherein said at least one attachment edge comprises a sloped incline dimensioned to receive said first flange portion or said second flange portion of said corresponding oppositely disposed second layer or first layer. 22. The mat as recited in claim 21, wherein said first layer and said second layer are affixed such that said at least one fitting receiver of said first layer is aligned with said at least one aperture of said second layer. 23. The mat as recited in claim 21, wherein said at least one fitting receiver comprises a receiving end structured to receive a locking pin and an oppositely disposed locking end structured for restricting engagement of at least a portion of a locking pin therein. 24. The mat as recited in claim 23, wherein said receiving end is disposed at an outer surface of said first layer and said second layer, and wherein said locking end is disposed at an inner surface of said first layer and said second layer. 25. The mat as recited in claim 21, wherein said fitting receiver comprises at least one restricting structure configured to restrain movement of a portion of a locking pin when disposed therein. 26. The mat as recited in claim 21, wherein the sloped incline of said at least one attachment edge is disposed along said inner surface of said first layer and said second layer. 27. The mat as recited in claim 26, said sloped incline further comprising a notch dimensioned to receive a corresponding notch in an opposing said first layer or said second layer for fitting engagement of said first layer and said second layer. 28. The mat as recited in claim 21, wherein said first layer and said second layer each comprise an inner surface and an oppositely disposed outer surface, and wherein said first layer and said second layer are affixed at said inner surfaces. 29. The mat as recited in claim 28, wherein said inner surfaces of said first layer and said second layer comprise a reinforcing structure integrally formed in and extending substantially the full thickness of said first layer or said second layer. 30. The mat as recited in claim 29, wherein said reinforcing structure comprises at least one reinforcing rib integrally formed in and extending substantially the full thickness of said first layer or said second layer. 31. The mat as recited in claim 30, further comprising a plurality of reinforcing ribs disposed in a strengthening configuration. 32. The mat as recited in claim 31, wherein said reinforcing structure further comprises at least one space defined between at least two of said plurality of reinforcing ribs. 33. The mat as recited in claim 30, wherein said plurality of reinforcing ribs are disposed in intersecting relation to one another. 34. The mat as recited in claim 29, wherein said reinforcing structure of said first layer matingly corresponds with said reinforcing structure of said second layer. 35. The mat as recited in claim 28, wherein said outer surfaces of said first layer and said second layer comprise a plurality of traction elements. 36. The mat as recited in claim 35, wherein said outer surfaces of said first layer and said second layer comprise different grades of traction elements. 37. The mat as recited in claim 36, wherein said first layer comprises industrial grade traction elements. 38. The mat as recited in claim 36, wherein said first layer comprises pedestrian grade traction elements. 39. A method of forming the modular mat as recited in claim 28, comprising hot welding said inner surface of said first layer to said inner surface of said second layer. 40. A method of forming the modular mat as recited in claim 21, comprising hot welding the first layer and second layer together.
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