Systems, apparatus and devices for preventing towel slippage

Abstract

Devices, apparatus and systems for preventing towels from slipping off a towel holder are disclosed. The apparatus, devices and systems may include a surface that provides a frictional interface between the towel and towel holder. The towel includes a first surface and an opposite surface. Preferably, at least one surface is made of all fabric, while the opposite surface includes a portion that prevents the towel from slipping off a towel holder. In one embodiment, an insert is sewn, stitched, or otherwise attached to the towel.

1 . A device for preventing a towel from slipping off of a towel holder, said device being removable from said towel holder, said device comprising a towel contacting surface and an opposed towel holder contacting surface, said towel contacting surface providing a frictional interface between a towel and a towel holder. 
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  comprising a sheet having a first end and a second end, said sheet made of material sufficiently flexible to adopt a U-shaped profile over a towel holder, said device adapted for securing one portion of said towel holder contacting surface to another facing portion of said towel holder contacting surface. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein at least said towel contacting surface comprises silicone. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 2  further comprising fasteners arranged in a mating configuration on said one and another facing portions of said towel holder contacting surface. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said device comprises a first end and a second end facing said first end, said ends separated by a gap. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  comprising a generally cylindrical sleeve member. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said device is made of a material that is substantially heat resistant up to approximately 500° F. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1  comprising a member having a resilient body defining an interior cavity that is substantially conformable to a towel holder. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  comprising a member that is substantially prevented from lateral or axial movement along or about said towel holder. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  adapted for snap fit attachment to a towel holder. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said towel contacting surface comprises a textured surface. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said textured surface comprises a plurality of gripping members on said surface. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one portion of said towel holder contacting surface comprises a peelable adhesive. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said towel contacting surface comprises a smooth appearance and tacking material. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1  wherein said device is repositionable along said towel holder. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 2  wherein said sheet is made of a non-fabric material. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 2  wherein each of said first and second ends comprises a magnet. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 2  wherein said magnets are associated with said one and another facing portions of said towel holder contacting surface.