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Protective barrier for furniture

a protective barrier and furniture technology, applied in the field of furniture accessories, can solve the problems of serious injury, clutter accumulating in this space, and leaving a significant amount of space between the main frame and the floor

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-22
OLEKSA DAMIAN
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This invention is a protective barrier for furniture. It consists of two overlapping panels, each in an inverted L-shape, which are secured together with two posts. The barrier can be adjusted in length by sliding the posts in a slot. The front panel and rear panel can be attached to the furniture with adhesive tape or other fasteners. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a flexible and adjustable barrier to protect furniture from damage.

Problems solved by technology

Certain types of furniture, such as sofas, ottomans, beds, and armchairs, leave a significant amount of space between the main frame and the floor.
Clutter tends to accumulate in this space.
Additionally, smaller pets, infants and toddlers may crawl beneath the furniture into this space even if they are not retrieving a lost toy, whether they are hiding or simply playing.
This creates the risk of serious injury if an adult or older child is unaware of their presence and sits down on the furniture, causing the padding and springs to flex downward a significant distance and abruptly constricting the space beneath the furniture.
Each has proven to be less than satisfactory in its own way.
These inventions provide a barrier which extends around the entire perimeter of the furniture, which many users find unnecessary.
The prior art is also, in many cases, unnecessarily complex and expensive.
The prior art may be poorly braced, allowing it to be easily knocked over or kicked over.

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[0020]Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to a protective barrier 10 for furniture.

[0021]The first exemplary embodiment is comprised of two overlapping panels, each in an inverted L-shape. The front panel 11 and the rear panel 12 are secured together with two or more posts 13, extending from the vertical section 15 of the front panel 11 through a horizontal slot 14 in the rear panel 12.

[0022]The overall length of the barrier 10 is adjusted by sliding the posts 13 in the slot 14. The barrier 10 is preferably provided in a range of sizes, such as 1 inch, 2 inches, and 3 inches in height, and in at least two different lengths. The barrier 10 is preferably 2 inches wide. Preferably, the barrier 10 is provided bearing a coat of neutral gray primer, such that the user may elect to use the barrier 10 as is, or paint the barrier 10 in a color which matches or complements the furniture 17 with which it is to be used. The upper horizontal section 16 of eac...

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Abstract

Two overlapping panels, each in an inverted L-shape comprises a protective barrier for furniture. The front panel and the rear panel are secured together with two or more posts, extending from the vertical panel of the front panel through a horizontal slot in the rear panel. The overall length of the barrier is adjusted by sliding the posts in the slot. The upper horizontal panel of each panel may be secured to the furniture with double-sided adhesive tape, hook-and-loop fastener strips, or other fasteners which are provided.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 135,168, filed Mar. 19, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicablePARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]The invention relates generally to furniture accessories and in particular to a protective barrier for furniture. Certain types of furniture, such as sofas, ottomans, beds, and armchairs, leave a significant amount of space between the main frame and the floor. Legs extend downward from the corners of the furniture frame to the floor, defining the dimensions of this space. Clutter tends to accumulate in this space. The toys of pets and children frequently roll into this space, and the pets and children often crawl i...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C31/10
CPCA47C31/10A01K1/035A47B95/02A47B2095/004A47B95/00
Inventor OLEKSA, DAMIAN
Owner OLEKSA DAMIAN