ABOVE-GROUND TANK COVER

Abstract

The present invention is an above-ground tank cover that includes a base cover that is enclosed around an above-ground tank and a pair of draw strings that include a pair of tabs, the pair of draw strings is positioned around the bottom portion of the base cover and can be pulled to tighten the pair of draw strings around the bottom portion of the base cover. A plurality of reinforced stitching disposed on the top portion of the base cover and extends down a pair of middle side portions and a pair of bottom side portions of the base cover and a hook and loop fastener disposed on a middle portion of the top portion of the base cover, the hook and loop fastener is replaceably removed to allow easy access to the above-ground tank enclosed by the above-ground tank cover.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

Propane is a gas that is often used as fuel for engines, barbecue grills and portable stoves. The tank that propane is transported in can be an eyesore and difficult to hide when decorating and can be in the form of a variety of different sized above-ground tanks.

The present invention generally relates to a tank cover. More specifically, the invention is an above-ground tank cover.

It is an object of the invention to provide an above-ground tank cover that relatively quickly and efficiently covers a variety of different size and different types of above-ground tanks.

It is an object of the invention to provide an above-ground tank cover that is provided with a hook and loop fastener to facilitate access and custom fit the above-ground tank cover.

It is an object of the invention to provide an above-ground tank cover that provides a plurality of decorative designs to aesthetically improve the appearance of an above-ground tank.

What is needed is an above-ground tank cover that relatively quickly and efficiently covers a variety of different size and different types of above-ground tanks that is provided with a hook and loop fastener to facilitate access and custom fit the above-ground tank cover that provides a plurality of decorative designs to aesthetically improve the appearance of an above-ground tank.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an above-ground tank cover, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of an above-ground tank cover, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of an above-ground tank cover, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.

The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of an above-ground tank cover 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above-ground tank cover 100 includes a base cover 110 and a pair of draw strings 120. The base cover 110 has a top portion 112 and a bottom portion 114 that is enclosed around an above-ground tank T that can be a compressed gas tank CGT, a fuel tank FT or any other suitable type of above-ground tank such as a propane gas tank PGT. The base cover 110 comes in a variety of sizes such as small, medium, large, extra-large or other suitable sizes. The base cover 110 can have a plurality of aesthetic prints such as camouflage, animal, landscape, geometric and other suitable print styles. The base cover 110 is made of canvas tarp, plastic tarp, plastic or other suitable material. The pair of draw strings 120 includes a pair of tabs 122 disposed on each end 124 of the pair of draw strings 120. The pair of tabs 122 facilitates pulling the pair of draw strings 120. The pair of draw strings 120 is positioned around the bottom portion 114 of the base cover 110 and can be pulled to tighten the pair of draw strings 120 around the bottom portion 114 of the base cover 110.

FIG. 1B illustrates a top view of an above-ground tank cover 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The above-ground tank cover 100 illustrated and described in FIG. 1B is similar to the above-ground tank cover 100 illustrated and described in FIG. 1A.

The above-ground tank cover 100 additionally includes a plurality of reinforced stitching 130 and a hook and loop fastener 140. The reinforced stitching 130 is disposed on the top portion 112 of the base cover 110 and provide relative strength and durability to the above-ground tank cover 100. The hook and loop fastener 140 is disposed on a middle portion 113 of the top portion 112 of the base cover 110 and can be replaceably removed to allow relatively easy access to the above-ground tank AGT enclosed by the above-ground tank cover 100. Typically the hook and loop fastener 140 allows access to a hose assembly HA on an above-ground tank valve AGTV but can provide access to any suitable component of the above-ground tank AGT.

FIG. 1C illustrates a side view of an above-ground tank cover, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The above-ground tank cover 100 illustrated and described in FIG. 1C is similar to the above-ground tank cover 100 illustrated and described in FIG. 1A and Figure B. The base cover 110, pair of draw strings 120 and reinforced stitching 130 illustrated and described in FIG. 1C is similar to the base cover 110, the pair of draw strings 120 and the reinforced stitching 130 illustrated and described in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. The reinforced stitching 130 also extends down a pair of middle side portions 115 and a pair of bottom side portions 117 of the base cover 110.

The above-ground tank cover is a product used to camouflage an above-ground tank. Made of tarp or plastic materials, the above-ground tank cover has a drawstring at its bottom to relatively quickly and easily enclose an above-ground storage tank. A plurality of hook and loop fasteners are disposed on top of the above-ground tank cover to provide access to a hose assembly on an above-ground tank valve. The above-ground tank cover may be readily available in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes to accommodate a variety of different sized above-ground tanks. The above-ground tank cover features a decorative tarp or plastic material used to cover the above-ground tank of a fuel source. The above-ground tank cover is designed to be emblazoned with a variety of prints, including animal, landscape and geometric style prints.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

Claims

1. An above-ground tank cover, comprising:

a base cover with a top portion and a bottom portion, the base cover being configured to enclose an above-ground tank;

a pair of draw strings that include a pair of tabs, the pair of tabs adapted to facilitate pulling the pair of draw strings and are disposed on each end of the pair of draw strings, the pair of draw strings positioned around the bottom portion of the base cover, enabling them to be pulled to tighten the pair of draw strings around the bottom portion of the base cover;

a section of reinforced stitching disposed on the top portion of the base cover and extending down a pair of middle side portions and a pair of bottom side portions of the base cover, the reinforced stitching adapted to provide strength and durability to the above-ground tank cover; and

a hook and loop fastener disposed on a middle portion of the top portion of the base cover, the hook and loop fastener being configured to permit access to a closable opening around a hose assembly on an above-ground tank valve, wherein said base cover is configured to completely cover every portion of an above-ground tank except said hose assembly.

2-20. (canceled)