Damage-free removable and interchangeable cabinet accessory

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a damage-free, removably mountable, interchangeable cabinet covering system that allows a user to quickly and easily change the outward appearance of their cabinets. The system disclosed herein can be retrofitted onto existing cabinets without damaging the external appearance thereof. In some embodiments, the system can be mounted and dismounted without the use of tools in a quick and convenient manner. Since the system can be mounted without damaging the external appearance, the cabinets can be returned to their original look with minimal time and effort.

The following is claimed: 
     
         1 . A damage-free cabinet accessory system comprising:
 an accessory attachment mechanism configured to be coupled to an interior surface of a cabinet door;   a removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an exterior surface of a cabinet door;   wherein the removable cabinet accessory includes a first coupling system configured to interface with the accessory attachment mechanism to removably affix the cabinet accessory to the cabinet door.   
     
     
         2 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 1 , the system further comprising: a protective coating layer configured to prevent damage to the exterior surface of the cabinet. 
     
     
         3 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 2 , wherein the protective coating layer has a thickness ranging between about 1 mm to about 10 mm. 
     
     
         4 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 2 , wherein the protective coating layer is prepared from a polymer. 
     
     
         5 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 2 , wherein the protective coating layer is prepared from a fabric. 
     
     
         6 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 5 , wherein the protective coating layer is felt or velvet. 
     
     
         7 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 2 , wherein the protective coating layer covers substantially the entire cabinet-facing surface of the accessory. 
     
     
         8 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 2 , wherein the protective coating layer comprises at least two separated sections of protective coating. 
     
     
         9 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door has a weight ranging from about 5 oz to about 10.5 oz. 
     
     
         10 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 9 , wherein the removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door is prepared from wood. 
     
     
         11 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 10 , wherein the removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door is prepared from balsa wood and is configured to receive acrylic paint. 
     
     
         12 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 9 , wherein the removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door is prepared from a polymer. 
     
     
         13 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 12 , wherein the removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door is prepared from a polyethylene, polyurethane, or polystyrene. 
     
     
         14 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door includes at least one of: a stain resistant coating; and a heat resistant coating. 
     
     
         15 . The damage-free removable cabinet accessory system of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cabinet accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door includes a decorative or useful surface ornamentation. 
     
     
         16 . The damage-free cabinet accessory system of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory attachment mechanism configured to be coupled to the interior surface of the cabinet door includes a magnetic mounting mechanism configured to be affixed to the interior surface of the cabinet door and further configured to interface with the first coupling system implemented on the removable cabinet accessory. 
     
     
         17 . The damage-free cabinet accessory system of  claim 16 , wherein the magnetic mounting mechanism configured to be affixed to the interior surface of the cabinet door includes a first magnet positioned near one edge of the removable cabinet accessory, and a second magnet positioned near the opposing edge of the removable cabinet accessory. 
     
     
         18 . A kit for reconfiguring the outward appearance of a cabinet, the kit comprising:
 a removable cabinet accessory, having an outward and inward face, the accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door, having at least one magnetic attachment mechanism affixed to the inward face of the accessory;   wherein the removable cabinet accessory includes at least one useful embellishment implemented along the outward face of the accessory; and   a magnetic accessory attachment mechanism configured to be coupled to the interior surface of a cabinet door and configured to interface with the at least one magnetic attachment mechanism affixed to the inward face of the accessory.   
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 18 , wherein the at least one useful embellishment is selected from the group consisting of: a chalkboard; white board; dart board; calendar; potty chart; toothbrush chart; and a peg or hook board. 
     
     
         20 . A consumer product set for reconfiguring the outward appearance of one or more kitchen cabinets, the product set comprising:
 a removable cabinet accessory, having an outward and inward face, the accessory configured for application to an external surface of a cabinet door;   wherein the removable cabinet accessory includes a protective surface covering affixed to the inward face of the accessory;   wherein the removable cabinet accessory includes four magnetic attachment mechanisms affixed to the inward face of the accessory;   wherein the removable cabinet accessory includes at least one useful embellishment implemented along the outward face of the accessory; and   a magnetic accessory attachment mechanism configured to be coupled to the interior surface of a cabinet door and configured to interface with the at least one magnetic attachment mechanism affixed to the inward face of the accessory.