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Furniture Support, Leveling Device, and Carpet Protector Combination

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-05-22
LEHMAN LEE
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The present invention provides an adjustable furniture support that protects carpet and carpet padding from damage caused by furniture. The adjustable platform has stand-off screws that are attached to the platform body and adjustable in vertical height. This allows furniture to rest on a raised platform while minimizing damage to the carpet and pad. The stand-off screws transfer the weight of the furniture through the carpet pile and any damage is hidden beneath the carpet. The furniture can also be leveled and stabilized on a stepped, irregular, or slightly sloped floor surface by adjusting the stand-off screws.

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Functional damage to the carpet backing and padding is negligible, and any aesthetic damage is obscured by the overlying carpet pile.

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[0033]With reference to the detailed drawings herein is presented embodiments of the invention FIGS. 1-11 consisting of a device for supporting furniture and protecting carpet. Like features or components are indicated in the drawings using like numerals and / or symbols. The invention is comprised of generally horizontal and rigid components: a top surface with receiving surfaces 16 which is the receiving area upon which furniture members rest, an integral body element 10 with sides 15 and which includes a quantity of vertical and downward projecting screws (hereafter referenced as “stand-off screws”) 11, and a lower surface 24. The integral body 10 with receiving surfaces 16 may be formed of a non-rusting metal; plastic, polycarbonate, ABS, or composites thereof exhibiting sufficient characteristics of strength and rigidity. The particular embodiment of the body 10 of the invention as shown in FIG. 2 is formed roughly in the shape of a square and may incorporate a plurality of stand...

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Abstract

A combination furniture support and furniture leveling device placed between furniture members and carpet. The aparatus is comprised of a substantially horizontal platform to receive furniture members, and which exhibits a pluralty of downward projecting stand-off screws attached to the platform. The stand-off screws extend through a carpet to transfer furniture weight directly to the structural floor underlying the carpet and are adjusted to elevate the platform just above the carpet pile; carpet damage from furniture is thusly prevented by alleviating the normal crushing of carpet inflicted by the weight of furniture. Herein also provided is a combination carpet protector and furniture leveling aparatus with adjustable height features for providing level support of furniture on sloped, irregular, or carpeted surfaces.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 796,691 filed on Nov. 19, 2012 entitled “Furniture Support, Leveling Apparatus, and Carpet Protector Combination”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to the fields of floor covering and protection thereof. More particularly, the present invention pertains to devices and systems which protect carpet from furniture and other articles which normally lie on and cause indentations in carpet. This device additionally relates to apparatuses used to level furniture and fixtures placed on carpet which has been laid over a primary floor surface.BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART[0003]Carpet systems are generally comprised of 3 components: a stiff yet pliable backing material formed in an open weave or mesh pattern; strands of usually nylon material fabric woven through the backing forming uprigh...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B91/12
CPCA47B91/12
Inventor LEHMAN, LEE
Owner LEHMAN LEE
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