Protective covering
The design is for a protective covering adapted to protect a user and the user's chair from messy spills. The protective covering is constructed from a washable, durable, and liquid resistant fabric. The protective covering includes a body having an upper portion and a lower portion. A pair of collar straps are attached to the upper portion and provide a means for attaching the protective covering around the user's neck or the user's chair using a hook and loop fastener such as a VELCRO fastener. A "hook-type" strip is attached to one collar strap and a corresponding "loop-type" strip is attached to the other collar strap. The lower portion of the body has a hem or casing. An elastic gather strap is positioned within the casing. The fabric of the lower portion "gathers" or "cups" around the chair and around a tray and/or other equipment proximate to the user's lap when the elastic gather strap is drawn and attached to the chair. A pair of elastic loops are attached to an edge of the lower portion and provide an additional means for gathering the protective covering around the user and the user's chair.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protective covering showing my new design in the position of use; the broken lines showing a wheelchair and occupant being for environmental illustration and forming no part of the claimed design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.
The broken lines shown on the claimed invention throughout the views are understood to represent stitching.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 25, 1999
Date of Patent: Nov 28, 2000
Inventor: Michael S. Kapszukiewicz (Menomonie, WI)
Primary Examiner: Celia Murphy
Law Firm: Skinner & Associates
Application Number: 0/106,937
International Classification: 0202;
