Protective Device and Method of Manufacturing The Same

Abstract

A protective device and its method of manufacture is disclosed where the device includes a spherical portion that has an incision in its upper surface and a sleeve portion that fits snugly over the spherical portion in such a manner so that the device can be placed on a furniture leg to protect the furniture and reduce noise associated therewith.

1 . A protective device for a furniture leg comprising:
 a spherical portion with an upper and lower surface wherein the upper surface contains an incision for insertion of the furniture leg;   a sleeve portion that is stitched in such a manner that it can fit over the spherical portion;   wherein when the sleeve portion partially covers the spherical portion, the incision and lower surface remain uncovered.   
     
     
         2 . The protective device of  claim 1  wherein the lower surface contains one or more holes. 
     
     
         3 . The protective device of  claim 1  wherein the sleeve portion has an elastic member stitched onto its surface to enable a secure fit between the spherical portion and sleeve portion. 
     
     
         4 . A protective device for a furniture leg comprising:
 a spherical portion with a rubber-like surface and hollow interior wherein the spherical portion is covered with a wool-like substance and the upper portion of the surface contains an incision for mating the furniture leg with the spherical portion;   a rectangular sleeve portion with a first end and a second end wherein the first end and second end are cut and stitched together in such a manner to create a first opening and second opening and to allow the sleeve potion to fit over the spherical portion;   wherein the sleeve portion partially covers the spherical portion allowing the incision to remain visible through the first opening and the lower surface to remain visible through the second opening.   
     
     
         5 . The protective device of  claim 4  wherein the first opening has a diameter between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch and the second opening has a diameter between 1.2 inches and 1.75 inches.