US20160113412A1

US20160113412A1 - Armrest Cover

Info

Publication number: US20160113412A1
Application number: US14/861,560
Authority: US
Inventors: Deann Clark
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-10-24
Filing date: 2015-09-22
Publication date: 2016-04-28

Abstract

An armrest cover for a lawn chair or other similar outdoor chair. The armrest cover is constructed so that it remains cool when exposed to direct sunlight and high temperatures. The armrest cover includes an elongated body having a flat lower surface so that the body can be positioned directly on the surface of an armrest of a chair. The body is composed of a cushioned or padded material so as to provide comfort to a user. A heat cover is removably securable to the body, wherein the heat cover can be removed when the chair is desired to be used, such that heat cover prevents the body from increasing in temperature. The body further includes one or more pairs of straps thereon, wherein the straps can be secured around the armrest of the chair so as to secure the armrest cover thereon.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/068,026 filed on Oct. 24, 2014. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to furniture covers. More specifically, the present invention provides a cover for the armrest of a chair comprising an elongated body adapted to be positioned along the armrest of a lawn chair or similar chair, wherein the elongated body includes straps thereon that can be removably secured around the armrest. The elongated body comprises a heat cover removably securable to the body so that the body does not become excessively warm when exposed to direct sunlight, so as to allow the user to comfortably utilize the chair.
People enjoy laying or sitting outside in a lawn chair or other similar chair in order to spend time outdoors or to tan. However, the chair can become hot due to exposure to sunlight throughout the day. This is particularly true of chairs having a metal frame, wherein the frame of the chair and the armrests thereof become extremely hot. Further, the cushions on the chair may absorb and hold heat so that the cushions are also hot. As a result, the chair may be uncomfortable to sit on if it is too hot, further the user may burn himself or herself if he or she touches the hot metal frame of the chair.
People may place various cushions and covers on outdoor chairs in order to provide comfort to the person sitting on the chair and to cover the metal frame of the chair. However, the cushions themselves tend to become warm and hold the heat so that the cushions may also become hot and uncomfortable. Thus, an armrest cover for a chair that is adapted to remain cool or at a comfortable temperature while outdoors is desired.
Devices have been disclosed in the prior art that relate to cushions for armrests and the like. These include devices that have been patented and published in patent application publications. These devices generally relate to cushions or pads for covering an armrest, crib slat, or other similar surface, such as U.S. Pat. No. 5,549,354, U.S. Pat. No. 6,604,789, U.S. Pat. No. 6,742,751, U.S. Published Patent Application Number 2002/0063453, and U.S. Pat. No. 7,261,374.
These prior art devices have several known drawbacks. The devices in the prior art provide cushions or pads for armrests but fail to provide an armrest cover having a removably heat cover adapted to prevent the body of the armrest cover from becoming warm or hot, wherein the user can remove the heat cover for use.
In light of the devices disclosed in the prior art, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in design elements from the prior art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing armrest cover devices. In this regard the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of armrest covers now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new armrest cover wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when helping to ensure that a chair used outdoors remains at a cool temperature so that a user can be seated comfortably thereon.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved armrest cover comprising an elongated body adapted to be positioned on the armrest of a chair and that further includes one or more pairs of straps thereon for removably securing the body to the armrest of the chair.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an armrest cover comprising an elongated body with a flat lower surface and a curved upper surface.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an armrest cover having one or more straps that can be removably secured around the armrest of a chair via mating fasteners thereon.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an armrest cover comprising a removable heat cover that prevents the body from becoming warm.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an armrest cover that may be readily fabricated from materials that permit relative economy and are commensurate with durability.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the body and heat cover of the armrest cover.

FIG. 2 shows a top-down view of the armrest cover.

FIG. 3 shows a cross sectional view of the armrest cover as secured to the armrest of a chair.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the armrest cover as secured to an armrest of a chair.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the armrest cover. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for covering the armrest of a chair to provide comfort to the user. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a perspective view and a top down view of the armrest cover, respectively. The armrest cover 11 comprises an elongated body 12 having a first end 13 and a second end 14. The elongated body 12 comprises a flat lower surface so that the armrest cover 11 can be placed flush against the upper surface of the armrest of a chair. In the illustrated embodiment, the elongated body 12 comprises a semi-circular cross section, however, in alternate embodiments, the elongated body 12 may have alternate cross sections, such as a rectangular cross section. The elongated body 12 is adapted to substantially cover the armrest of a chair. In some embodiments, the elongated body 12 is composed of a heat reflective material that is adapted to reflect sunlight and the heat associated therewith so as to prevent the elongated body 12 from becoming heated upon exposure to the sun's rays.
In the illustrated embodiment, a heat cover 21 is removably securable to the body 12 of the armrest cover 11. The heat cover 21 is adapted to at least partially enclose the body 12 of the armrest cover 11. Preferably, the heat cover 21 encloses or covers the curved upper surface of the body 12. The heat cover 21 is adapted to prevent the body 12 of the armrest cover 11 from increasing in temperature from exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures. The heat cover 21 includes a first end 22 adapted to be positioned near the first end 13 of the body 12 and a second end 23 adapted to be positioned near the second end 14 of the body 12. The heat cover 21 is composed of a material that limits heat transfer to the body 12 thereunder.
The heat cover 21 comprises one or more fasteners 24 thereon adapted to engage with a fastener 25 on the body 12 of the armrest cover 11. The fasteners 24, 25 are preferably releasable fasteners, such as hook and loop fastening material, snaps, or buttons, among others, so that the heat cover 21 can easily be secured and removed. However, in alternate embodiments, the heat cover 21 may be composed of an elastic or stretchable material so that the heat cover 21 can be stretch fit over the body 12 of the armrest without the use of additional fasteners.
The armrest cover 11 further comprises one or more pairs of straps 15, 16 wherein a first strap 15 extends outward from a first side of said elongated body 12 and the second strap 16 extends outward from the second side of the elongated body. The straps 15, 16 are preferably collinear. The first and second straps 15, 16 extend perpendicularly from the elongated body 12. In a preferred embodiment, a first pair of straps 15, 16 is positioned at the first end of the elongated body 12 and a second pair of straps is positioned at the second end of the elongated body 12.
Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, there is shown a cross sectional view of the armrest cover as secured to the armrest of a chair and a perspective view of the armrest cover secured to an armrest. The lower surface of the elongated body 12 is disposed directly on the upper surface of the armrest 31. The pair of straps 15, 16 are adapted to be wrapped around the armrest 31 and secured in a loop configuration. The first strap 15 includes a first fastener 17 adapted to removably engage with a second fastener 18 on the second strap 16. The first and second fasteners 17, 18 are preferably hook and loop fasteners, however snaps, buttons, magnets, ties, and any other suitable fasteners are used in alternate embodiments. In this way, the armrest cover 11 can be easily removably secured to the armrest of any chair.
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

I claim:

1) An armrest cover for the armrest of a lawn chair, comprising:

an elongated body having a first end and a second end;

one or more pairs of straps extending from said elongated body and adapted to be removably secured about an armrest of a chair so as to secure said elongated body onto said armrest;

a heat cover removably positionable on said elongated body so as to inhibit heating of said elongated body from exposure to sunlight.

2) The armrest cover of claim 1, wherein said elongated body comprises a flat lower surface.

3) The armrest cover of claim 1, wherein said elongated body comprises a semi-circular cross sectional area.

4) The armrest cover of claim 1, wherein said one or more pairs of straps comprises a first strap extending from a first side of said elongated body and a second strap extending from a second side of said elongated body, wherein said first strap includes a first fastener thereon, and wherein said second strap includes a second fastener thereon, wherein said first fastener removably engages said second fastener so as to secure said first strap and said second strap in a loop configuration.

5) The armrest cover of claim 1, wherein said elongated body is composed of a heat reflective material.

6) The armrest cover of claim 1, wherein said heat cover comprises a fastener thereon adapted to engage with a fastener disposed on said elongated body.

7) The armrest cover of claim 1, wherein said heat cover is composed of a stretchable material.

8) An armrest cover for the armrest of a lawn chair, comprising:

an elongated body having a first end and a second end;

wherein said elongated body is composed of a heat reflective material adapted to prevent said elongated body from becoming heated upon exposure to sunlight.

9) The armrest cover of claim 8, wherein said elongated body comprises a flat lower surface.

10) The armrest cover of claim 8, wherein said elongated body comprises a semi-circular cross sectional area.

11) The armrest cover of claim 8, wherein said one or more pairs of straps comprises a first strap extending from a first side of said elongated body and a second strap extending from a second side of said elongated body, wherein said first strap includes a first fastener thereon, and wherein said second strap includes a second fastener thereon, wherein said first fastener removably engages said second fastener so as to secure said first strap and said second strap in a loop configuration.