Interchangeable upholstery

Abstract

An interchangeable upholstery system is configured to be décor-convertible. The interchangeable upholstery system includes a frame configured to provide a structural support for a piece of furniture. A first decorative panel includes upholstery and is configured to be attached to the frame and to be interchangeable with a second decorative panel. A décor-convertible fastener system is configured to secure the first decorative panel to the frame.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interchangeable upholstery system configured to be décor-convertible, comprising:
 a frame configured to provide a structural support for a piece of furniture; 
 a first decorative panel comprising upholstery and configured to be attached to the frame and to be interchangeable with a second decorative panel; and 
 a décor-convertible fastener system configured to secure the first decorative panel to the frame. 
 
     
     
         2 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the décor-convertible fastener system is further configured to allow the first decorative panel to be non-destructively removed from the frame and be replaced by the second decorative panel, and wherein the first decorative panel is reusable. 
     
     
         3 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the décor-convertible fastener system is a tie system comprising:
 a mated pair of a series of grommets built into matching ends of the upholstery of the first decorative panel; and 
 a tie configured to pass through the grommets and to be tightened to marry the mated pair, causing the décor-convertible fastener system to secure the first decorative panel onto the frame. 
 
     
     
         4 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 3 , wherein the grommets are made of metal, plastic, wood, bamboo, or rubber. 
     
     
         5 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the décor-convertible fastener system comprises snaps. 
     
     
         6 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the décor-convertible fastener system comprises buckles. 
     
     
         7 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the décor-convertible fastener system comprises a loop and hook system. 
     
     
         8 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the décor-convertible fastener system comprises an elastic cord system. 
     
     
         9 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein a fastener of the décor-convertible fastener system comprises:
 a base configured to secure the first decorative panel to the frame; and 
 a first removable decorative top configured to be interchanged with a second decorative removable top having a different décor from the first decorative removable top. 
 
     
     
         10 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the first decorative panel is a layered panel comprises layers comprising:
 a padding layer;   a webbing layer surrounding the padding layer and configured to provide support and non-sagging form for the first decorative panel and to remain flexible to provide comfort to a person in contact with the first decorative panel; and   an outer decorative layer providing a first décor that is different from a second décor of the second decorative panel.   
     
     
         11 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 10 , wherein the layered panel further comprises a non-slip layer primarily covering a region of the first decorative panel contacting the frame and configured to prevent slipping of the first decorative panel relative to the frame. 
     
     
         12 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 10 , wherein the layers of the layered panel are sewn together or glued together. 
     
     
         13 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 10 , wherein the outer decorative layer is made of fabric, leather, or a recycled material. 
     
     
         14 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 10 , wherein the outer decorative layer comprises advertising. 
     
     
         15 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 10 , wherein the layered panel further comprises a smart chip embedded between the layers. 
     
     
         16 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 10 , wherein the outer decorative layer is treated with a protective coating configured to prevent stains. 
     
     
         17 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein applications of the interchangeable upholstery system include homes, theaters, stadiums, offices, camping, mass transit, boats, schools, and medical facilities. 
     
     
         18 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein a theme of the first decorative panel is selected from a group comprising seasons, holidays, life events, colors, patterns, sports teams, animal themes, and pet themes. 
     
     
         19 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the furniture is a chair, a stool, a couch, a desk, or a bed. 
     
     
         20 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 19 , wherein the interchangeable upholstery system for the bed includes one or more of a headboard, a footboard, skirts, and pillows. 
     
     
         21 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a customer-selected finish selected from a group comprising antique brass, shiny brass, brushed nickel, satin nickel, stainless steel, a composite, faux wood, and chrome. 
     
     
         22 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein interchanging the first decorative panel and the second decorative panel is completable by a human in under two minutes without damaging either panel. 
     
     
         23 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein components of the décor-convertible fastener system are obtainable from one or more of an online site and a brick-and-mortar location. 
     
     
         24 . The interchangeable upholstery system of  claim 1 , wherein public applications of the décor-convertible fastener system include tamper-resistant fasteners. 
     
     
         25 . A furniture upholstery system décor conversion kit, comprising:
 a first decorative panel comprising upholstery and configured to be attached to a frame of a piece of furniture and to be interchangeable with a second decorative panel upon removal of the second decorative panel from the frame, wherein the frame is configured to provide a structural support for the piece of furniture; and 
 a décor-convertible fastener system configured to secure the first decorative panel to the frame.