AU2012205198B2 - Cushion - Google Patents

Abstract

Abstract A cushion (10) comprising a first side wall (12) and a second side wall (14) 5 separated by a padding material. An edge of the first side wall (12) is secured to an edge of the second side wall (14) defining a common seam (16). A first cover member (30) secured around a first portion of the common seam (16) adjacent a first end (18) of the cushion (10) and a second cover member (32) is secured around a second portion of the common seam (16) adjacent a 10 second end (20) of the cushion (10). Each of the first and second cover members (30, 32) can be moved to be positioned adjacent either the first or second side wall (12, 14) such that when the first and second cover members (30, 32) are positioned either both adjacent the first side wall (12) or both adjacent the second side wall (14), the first and second cover members (30, 15 32) are located adjacent each other without overlapping.

Description

AUSTRALIA Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION Invention title: "Cushion" Applicant: Edward Joseph Khoury Associated provisional applications: Number 2011902908 filed 20 July 2011 The following statement is a full description of the invention, including the best method of performing it known to me: 2 "Cushion" Field of the Invention [001] The present invention relates to cushion. Background to the Invention [002] Cushions are often provided on couches or other furniture for comfort and appearance. The present invention relates to a cushion provided to allow variation in the appearance of the cushion as required. Summary of the Invention [003] According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a cushion comprising: a first side wall and a second side wall separated by a padding material, wherein an edge of the first side wall is secured to an edge of the second side wall defining a common seam; a first cover member secured around a first portion of the common seam adjacent a first end of the cushion; and a second cover member secured around a second portion of the common seam adjacent a second end of the cushion; wherein each of the first and second cover members can be moved to be positioned adjacent either the first or second side wall such that when the first and second cover members are positioned either both adjacent the first side wall or both adjacent the second side wall, the first and second cover members are located adjacent each other without overlapping. [004] Preferably the first and second cover member each comprise a first edge adjacent the respective first or second end of the cushion, first and second side edges extending away from opposite ends of the first edge and a second edge, the second edges of each of the first and second cover 3 members being located adjacent each other when the first and second cover members are positioned either both adjacent the first side wall or both adjacent the second side wall. [005] Preferably the first and second side surfaces of the first and second covers are provided with differing ornamentation or images and the first and second side walls are also provided with differing ornamentation or images adjacent the first and second ends thereof. [006] In a preferred embodiment, ornamentation or images applied to each side surface of the first and second cover members and adjacent first and second ends of the side walls each comprise half of a complete image such that a complete image is created from a pair of adjacent images. [007] In one embodiment, upper facial features of a character are provided on both side surfaces of the first cover member and on the first and second side walls adjacent the first ends and lower facial features are provided on both side surfaces of the second cover member and on the first and second side walls adjacent the second ends. [008] referably, the first cover member is provided in the same shape as a portion of the first and second side walls adjacent the first ends thereof and the second cover member is provided in the same shape as a portion of the first and second side walls adjacent the second ends thereof. [009] n one embodiment, each of the first and second side walls includes a generally curved first edge adjacent the first end and a generally linear second edge adjacent the second end. Linear first and second side edges preferably join between the first and second edges. Brief Description of the Drawings [010] The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the following drawings in which: [011] Figure 1 is an upper perspective view of a cushion in accordance with the present invention in a first configuration; 4 [012] Figure lb is an upper perspective view of the cushion of Figure 1a with a first cover member moving towards a second configuration; [013] Figure 1c is an upper perspective view of the cushion of Figure la in the second configuration; [014] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the cushion of Figure 1; [015] Figure 3a is an upper perspective view of a cushion in accordance with the present invention having images on the cushion body and cover members in the first configuration; [016] Figure 3b is an upper perspective view of the cushion of Figure 3a with the first cover member moving towards the second configuration; [017] Figure 3c is an upper perspective view of the cushion of Figure 3a in the second configuration; [018] Figure 4a is an upper perspective view of the cushion of Figure 3 in a third configuration; [019] Figure 4b is an upper perspective view of the cushion of Figure 4a with the second cover member moving towards the second configuration; [020] Figure 4c is an upper perspective view of the cushion of Figure 4a in the second configuration; [021] Figure 5a is a first side view of the cushion in the second configuration; [022] Figure 5b is a first side view of the cushion in the third configuration; [023] Figure 5c is a first side view of the cushion in the first configuration; [024] Figure 5d is a first side view of the cushion in a fourth configuration; [025] Figure 5e is a second side view of the cushion in a fourth configuration; [026] Figure 5f is a second side view of the cushion in the first configuration; [027] Figure 5g is a second side view of the cushion in the third configuration; and [028] Figure 5h is a second side view of the cushion in the second configuration. Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments [029] Referring to Figures, there is shown a cushion 10 in accordance with the present invention. The cushion 10 comprises a cushion body 11 formed from a first side wall 12 and a second side wall 14 separated by a padding 5 material. Each of the first and second side walls 12 and 14 comprise a sheet of material of generally the same shape. [030] Each of the first and second side walls 12 and 14 includes a peripheral edge and the edge of the first side wall 12 is secured to the edge of the second side wall 14 such that an interior space is defined between the first and second side walls 12 and 14 to receive the padding material. The edges of the first and second side walls 12 and 14 are joined by suitable means, such as stitching. The joined edges of the first and second side walls 12 and 14 thereby define a common seam 16 around the edge of the cushion 10. [031] The cushion 10 includes a first end 18 and a second end 20. In the embodiment shown, each of the first and second side walls 12 and 14 includes a generally curved first edge 22 adjacent the first end 18 and a generally linear second edge 24 adjacent the second end 20. First and second side edges 26 and 28 join between the first and second edges 22 and 23. It will be appreciated that the first and second side walls 12 and 14 may be provided in a variety of shapes. [032] The cushion 10 is provided also with a first cover member 30 and a second cover member 32. Each of the first and second cover members 30 and 32 comprises a flexible sheet of material. [033] A portion of the edge of the first cover member 30 is secured to a portion of the common seam 16 adjacent the first end 18 of the cushion. The first cover member 30 is provided in the same shape as a portion of the first and second side walls 12 and 14 adjacent the first ends 18 thereof. That is, the first cover member 30 in the embodiment shown includes a curved first edge 23 and first and second side edges 27 and 29 extending away from opposite ends of the first edge 23. The curved first edge 23 is secured to the common seam 16 along the curved first edge 22. The first side edge 27 of the first cover member 30 is secured adjacent the common seam 16 along a portion of the first side edge 26 and the second side edge 29 is secured adjacent the common seam 16 along a portion of the second side edge 28.

6 [034] A portion of the edge of the second cover member 32 is secured to a portion of the common seam 16 adjacent the second end 20 of the cushion. The second cover member 32 is provided in the same shape as a portion of the first and second side walls 12 and 14 adjacent the second ends 20 thereof. That is, the second cover member 32 in the embodiment shown includes a generally linear first edge 23 and first and second side edges 27 and 29 extending away from opposite ends of the first edge 23. The linear first edge 23 is secured to the common seam 16 along the linear second edge 24. The first side edge 27 of the second cover member 32 is secured adjacent the common seam 16 along a portion of the first side edge 26 and the second side edge 29 is secured adjacent the common seam 16 along a portion of the second side edge 28. [035] Each of the first and second cover members 30 and 32 therefore includes a second edge 34 which is not secured to the cushion 10. In the embodiment shown, each of the first and second cover members 12 and 14 is sized such that when the second edge 34 of the first cover member 30 is located adjacent the second edge 34 of the second cover member 32, the total size and shape of the first and second cover members 30 and 32 combined is approximately the same as the first and second cover members 12 and 14. That is, the second edges 34 of the first and second cover members 30 and 32 are located adjacent each other without overlapping. [036] Each of the first and second cover members 30 and 32 may be moved from a position in which it is adjacent the first side wall 12 to a position in which it is adjacent the second side wall 14. When the first cover member 30 is located adjacent the first side wall 12, a first side surface thereof is visible. When the first cover member 30 is adjacent the second side wall 14, a second side surface thereof is visible. When the second cover member 32 is located adjacent the first side wall 12, a first side surface thereof is visible. When the second cover member 32 is adjacent the second side wall 14, a second side surface thereof is visible. [037] The cushion 10 may therefore be moved between four different configurations. In a first configuration (as shown in Figure 1a), the first cover 7 member 30 is located adjacent the first side wall 12 and the second cover member 32 is located adjacent the second side wall 14. In a second configuration (as shown in Figure 1c), the first cover member 30 is located adjacent the second side wall 14 and the second cover member 32 is located adjacent the second side wall 14. In a third configuration (as shown in Figure 4a), the first cover member 30 is located adjacent the second side wall 14 and the second cover member 32 is located adjacent the first side wall 12. In a fourth configuration (as shown in Figure 5d), the first cover member 30 is located adjacent the first side wall 12 and the second cover member 32 is located adjacent the first side wall 12. [038] By applying different ornamentation or images to each side surface of the first and second cover members 12 and 14 and also applying different ornamentation or images to the first and second side walls 12 and 14 adjacent the first and second ends 18 and 20, a variety of different appearances can be created. The images applied to each side surface of the first and second cover members 12 and 14 and adjacent first and second ends 18 and 20 of the side walls 12 and 14 may each comprise half of a complete image such that a complete image is created from a pair of adjacent images. In Figures 5a to 5h, the complete image comprises a character. [039] Upper facial features of the character are provided on both side surfaces of the first cover member 30 and on the first and second side walls 12 and 14 adjacent the first ends 18. Lower facial features are provided on both side surfaces of the second cover member 32 and on the first and second side walls 12 and 14 adjacent the second ends 20. Different variations on the appearance of the character can therefore be created by moving the first and second cover members 12 and 14. [040] It will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the relevant arts that various modifications and improvements may be made to the foregoing embodiments, in addition to those already described, without departing from the basic inventive concepts of the present invention.

Claims (9)

1. A cushion comprising: a first side wall and a second side wall separated by a padding material, wherein an edge of the first side wall is secured to an edge of the second side wall defining a common seam; a first cover member secured around a first portion of the common seam adjacent a first end of the cushion; and a second cover member secured around a second portion of the common seam adjacent a second end of the cushion; wherein each of the first and second cover members can be moved to be positioned adjacent either the first or second side wall such that when the first and second cover members are positioned either both adjacent the first side wall or both adjacent the second side wall, the first and second cover members are located adjacent each other without overlapping.

2. A cushion in accordance with claim 1, wherein the first and second cover member each comprise a first edge adjacent the respective first or second end of the cushion, first and second side edges extending away from opposite ends of the first edge and a second edge, the second edges of each of the first and second cover members being located adjacent each other when the first and second cover members are positioned either both adjacent the first side wall or both adjacent the second side wall.

3. A cushion in accordance with claim 2, wherein the first and second side surfaces of the first and second covers are provided with differing ornamentation or images and the first and second side walls are also provided with differing ornamentation or images adjacent the first and second ends thereof.

4. A cushion in accordance with claim 3, wherein ornamentation or images applied to each side surface of the first and second cover members and adjacent first and second ends of the side walls each comprise half of a 9 complete image such that a complete image is created from a pair of adjacent images.

5. A cushion in accordance with clam 4, wherein upper facial features of a character are provided on both side surfaces of the first cover member and on the first and second side walls adjacent the first ends and lower facial features are provided on both side surfaces of the second cover member and on the first and second side walls adjacent the second ends.

6. A cushion in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first cover member is provided in the same shape as a portion of the first and second side walls adjacent the first ends thereof and the second cover member is provided in the same shape as a portion of the first and second side walls adjacent the second ends thereof.

7. A cushion in accordance with claim 6, wherein each of the first and second side walls includes a generally curved first edge adjacent the first end and a generally linear second edge adjacent the second end.

8. A cushion in accordance with claim 7, wherein linear first and second side edges join between the first and second edges.

9. A cushion substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Edward Joseph Khoury by his Patent Attorneys Armour IP