“My only point is why in the world would someone sell something that does what is being claimed here without any legal protection at all?”
First, we don't know what legal protection may be in place. Secondly, others have already explained that, in some cases, keeping something secret may be a better option than seeking legal protection, through a patent or other means.
“ My guess and it's only a guess is there is nothing about these mats that can be patented. It's made from common everyday stuff.”
That is, as you said, only a guess.
First, we don't know what legal protection may be in place. Secondly, others have already explained that, in some cases, keeping something secret may be a better option than seeking legal protection, through a patent or other means.
“ My guess and it's only a guess is there is nothing about these mats that can be patented. It's made from common everyday stuff.”
That is, as you said, only a guess.