Protective barrier for furniture

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.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A protective barrier for furniture, comprising:
 a. a front panel in an inverted L-shape having a vertical section and a horizontal section;   b. an overlapping rear panel in an inverted L-shape having a vertical section, a horizontal section, and a horizontal slot in said vertical section;   c. a plurality of posts; and   d. said plurality of posts securing the front panel and rear panel together by extending from the vertical section of the front panel through the horizontal slot in the rear panel.   
     
     
         2 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the posts are configured to slide within the horizontal slot and the overall length of the barrier is adjusted by sliding the posts in the slot. 
     
     
         3 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier is 1 inch in height. 
     
     
         4 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier is 2 inches in height. 
     
     
         5 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier is 3 inches in height. 
     
     
         6 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier is 4 inches in height. 
     
     
         7 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier is 5 inches in height. 
     
     
         8 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the barrier is 6 inches in height. 
     
     
         9 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel and the rear panel are manufactured from a rigid, durable material such as clear plastic. 
     
     
         10 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel and the rear panel are manufactured from a rigid, durable material such as plywood, opaque plastic, or particle panel. 
     
     
         11 . The protective barrier of  claim 10 , wherein the barrier is provided bearing a coat of neutral gray primer. 
     
     
         12 . The protective barrier of  claim 10 , wherein the barrier is provided bearing a coat of colored paint. 
     
     
         13 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , further comprising a means of attachment. 
     
     
         14 . The protective barrier of  claim 13 , wherein said means of attachment is double sided adhesive tape; said double sided adhesive tape being configured such that the horizontal section of the front panel and rear panel are affixed to a bottom surface of a piece of furniture. 
     
     
         15 . The protective barrier of  claim 13 , wherein said means of attachment is hook-and-loop fastener strips; said hook-and-loop fastener strips being configured such that the horizontal section of the front panel and rear panel are affixed to a bottom surface of a piece of furniture. 
     
     
         16 . The protective barrier of  claim 13 , wherein said means of attachment are screws; said screws being configured such that the horizontal section of the front panel and rear panel are permanently affixed to a bottom surface of a piece of furniture. 
     
     
         17 . The protective barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the posts are manufactured from a rigid, durable material with a smooth surface and significant structural strength, such as plastic, aluminum alloy, or steel.