Apparatus for cushioning corners and related methods

Abstract

Generally disclosed are apparatus and related methods for blunting sharp corners or otherwise reducing the force of an impact with sharp corners. In one embodiment, the apparatus may generally be in the form of a creature with at least a torso and four appendages defined internally by a skeleton of foam members having a bendable metal core. In use, the appendages may be bent around corners so that the torso of the creature removably, yet securely, resides over the corner whereby the corners are blunted or otherwise the force of impacts with the corner are reduced (e.g., the foam and other components of the apparatus may act as a shock absorber). In a preferred embodiment, a stomach portion of the torso features a non-slip padding that may receive the corner to be blunted to further secure the apparatus over the targeted corner.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a head;   a torso;   at least one appendage; and   a pliable skeleton in the torso and appendage(s) that may be bent around a corner for securing the apparatus thereto, provided that the head, torso and appendage is filled with a foam member and the torso has a non-slip padding to receive a corner.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the head, torso, and appendage is in a form of an animal, humanoid, character or whimsical creature. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the non-slip padding is formed of a fabric, rubber, or plastic to receive a corner. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the pliable skeleton comprises a bendable metal, plastic and rubber. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the material used to fill the head, torso, and appendage is filled with cotton, wool, fiber, polyester, fleece or any combinations thereof.