Portable device for capturing and collecting liquids and other particles dripping off of a stationary vehicle

Abstract

A portable device for capturing liquids and other particles dripping or otherwise falling off of a stationary vehicle and preventing said liquids and particles from overflowing or escaping onto parking surfaces and causing damages to said parking surfaces and surrounding areas and structures.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A portable device for capturing liquids and other particles dripping or otherwise falling off of a vehicle and preventing said liquids and particles from overflowing and escaping onto parking surfaces comprising:
 a rubber-like flexible and elastic monolithic mat further comprising an upper surface, a bottom surface, a raised front edge, and left, right and rear sidewalls;   said raised front edge wherein a plurality of rounded inserts form a parking chocks assembly;   said left, right and rear sidewalls having a plurality of stiffers installed alongside of said sidewalls at substantially equal intervals; and   a tap means for draining accumulated liquids off of said mat, wherein said tap means is attached to said left, right or rear sidewalls.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said bottom surface having rough finish to ensure sufficient traction with parking surfaces such that the device remains stationary positioned while the vehicle is being driven over it. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said upper surface having smooth finish for allowing efficient cleanup. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said rounded inserts having dimensions between 18 and 20 inches long, between 10 and 12 inches wide, and between 1 and 1.5 inches tall. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said mat having dimensions between 190 and 275 inches long, between 78 to 157 inches wide, and between 1 to 1.5 inches thick. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 5 , wherein said mat having 50 mm back flexing and 35 mm normal flexing.