Cushion retention method and apparatus

Abstract

The present application includes an assembly having a non-slip member and a corresponding edge treatment about a portion of an edge of the non-slip member. The non-slip member is configured to inhibit the undesired movement of a cushion on a corresponding furniture member. The assembly being located between the furniture member and the cushion. The edge treatment configured to retain the shape and perimeter of the non-slip member. Coupling of the edge treatment to the non-slip member may be done through stitching or adhesive. An optional stiffening member may be added. The individual portions and items of the assembly may be interchanged and replaced as needed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for preventing the slippage of a removable cushion relative to a furniture member, comprising:
 a non-slip member configured to prevent slippage of the cushion relative to the furniture member; and   an edge treatment coupled to an edge of the non-slip material to prevent the folding, bunching, and rolling of an edge of the non-slip member;   wherein the non-slip material and the edge treatment are located between the cushion and the furniture member to inhibit movement of the cushion relative to the furniture member.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the non-slip member is made from a poly vinyl chloride material. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the non-slip member is a mesh having a plurality of apertures. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the non-slip member is a single sheet devoid of apertures. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the edge treatment is sewn onto the non-slip member. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the edge treatment is bonded to the non-slip member with an adhesive. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the edge treatment is a band of stiffened material coupled to an edge of the non-slip material. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the edge treatment is configured to fold over the edge of the non-slip member. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an adhesive between the non-slip member and the edge treatment, the adhesive configured to bond the edge treatment to the non-slip member.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the edge treatment is reinforced with a stiffening member configured to provide increase rigidity and resist folding and bunching. 
     
     
         11 . A method of preventing the slippage between a cushion and a furniture member, comprising:
 obtaining a device having a:
 non-slip member configured to prevent undesired slippage of opposing objects; and 
 an edge treatment coupled to the non-slip member and configured to maintain the shape of the non-slip member under stress; 
   adjusting the position of the cushion relative to the furniture member to permit access to the furniture member below the cushion;   placing the device adjacent to the furniture member; and   replacing the cushion on the furniture member, such that the device is between the cushion and the furniture member;   wherein the increased friction of the non-slip member is configured to inhibit undesired movement of the cushion relative to the furniture member.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 coupling the edge treatment to a portion of the non-slip member.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 adjusting the size of the non-slip member prior to attaching the edge treatment.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 inserting a stiffening member adjacent the non-slip member to provide increased rigidity.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the stiffening member is configured to be removable. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 removing the edge treatment from the non-slip member for replacement of at least one of the non-slip member and the edge treatment.