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Abstract
A chair cover playset, including a chair cover for use with a household chair having a lower portion having a seat and legs and an upper portion having a chair back. The chair cover has a lower portion having a front panel, a top panel, and side panels that extend over the lower portion of the chair. The chair cover has an upper panel and a coextensive rear panel. The upper panel extends upwardly from the top panel, over the chair back, and then the rear panel extends downwardly behind the chair back. A plurality of ties secure the chair cover onto the chair by securing the upper panel to the rear panel. The playset may also include a partial chair cover having a full height panel that extends behind the chair and a half height panel extends in front of the chair back to the top of the seat.
Description
- This application is a nonprovisional utility application of provisional patent application, Ser. No. 62/435,663 filed in the United States Patent Office on Dec. 16, 2016, claims priority therefrom, and is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present disclosure relates generally to a playset. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a set of fabric covers that are configured to simulate ubiquitous kitchen items and appliances and are provided rigidity and stature by ordinary household chairs.
- Children love to pretend to do the same activities and tasks they observe their parents and caregivers performing. Accordingly, among the most popular toys and play items are child-sized items that mimic everyday household items used by adults.
- The ubiquitous play kitchen has been one of the most popular playsets throughout the ages. Such kitchen playsets were often hand carved from wood more than a century ago, were later fabricated from folded sheet metal, and most recently are assembled from panels and components that are molded from plastic.
- Once these playsets are manufactured, they require significant shelf space at retailers and incur substantial shipping costs during distribution. And once they are assembled by the end user, they occupy significant playroom floor space and are not easily moved from place to place—or even from room to room. Accordingly, it is not possible for a child to bring them along on vacation or when visiting a relative. Furthermore, unlike other toys that may be simply put away when not in use, a typical kitchen playset nevertheless must remain ‘out’, since few families have a convenient storage space that could accommodate such a bulky item.
- While these units may be suitable for the particular purpose employed, or for general use, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present disclosure as disclosed hereafter.
- In the present disclosure, where a document, act or item of knowledge is referred to or discussed, this reference or discussion is not an admission that the document, act or item of knowledge or any combination thereof was at the priority date, publicly available, known to the public, part of common general knowledge or otherwise constitutes prior art under the applicable statutory provisions; or is known to be relevant to an attempt to solve any problem with which the present disclosure is concerned.
- While certain aspects of conventional technologies have been discussed to facilitate the present disclosure, no technical aspects are disclaimed and it is contemplated that the claims may encompass one or more of the conventional technical aspects discussed herein.
- An aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure is to provide a playset that may be easily deployed for use and may be effectively stored when not in use. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a playset that is configured as one or more chair covers that may be quickly and easily positioned on any existing household chair just prior to use, and then removed, folded, and stored when not in use.
- It is another aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure to provide a playset that employs chair covers that may be adapted to any existing household chair while providing a consistent play experience. Accordingly, the chair covers have an upper portion that extends over the chair back and employs groups of ties to adapt to chair backs having different heights, widths, and thicknesses. Rigid plates are employed in the upper portion and lower portion to maintain the stature of the playset, independent of the dimensions of the chair seat and chair back.
- It is another aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure to provide a playset that realistically depicts kitchen items and appliances. Accordingly, the chair covers include both aesthetic and operable attachments that simulate the appearance and actions of their real-life counterparts to provide a fun and engaging play experience for the child.
- Accordingly, the present disclosure describes a chair cover playset, including a chair cover for use with a household chair having a lower portion having a seat and legs and an upper portion having a chair back. The chair cover has a lower portion having a front panel, a top panel, and side panels that extend over the lower portion of the chair. The chair cover has an upper panel and a coextensive rear panel. The upper panel extends upwardly from the top panel, over the chair back, and then the rear panel extends downwardly behind the chair back. A plurality of ties secure the chair cover onto the chair by securing the upper panel to the rear panel. The playset may also include a partial chair cover having a full height panel that extends behind the chair and a half height panel that extends in front of the chair back to the top of the seat.
- The present disclosure addresses at least one of the foregoing disadvantages. However, it is contemplated that the present disclosure may prove useful in addressing other problems and deficiencies in a number of technical areas. Therefore, the claims should not necessarily be construed as limited to addressing any of the particular problems or deficiencies discussed hereinabove. To the accomplishment of the above, this disclosure may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating an embodiment of a chair cover in accordance with the present disclosure, shown in conjunction with a household chair. -
FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view, providing an alternate view of the chair cover ofFIG. 1 , about to be installed onto the chair. -
FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view, similar toFIG. 2 , except wherein the lower portion of the chair is positioned within the lower portion of the chair cover. -
FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic perspective view, similar toFIG. 3 , except wherein the upper portion of the chair cover is folded over the chair back and fastened thereon using the ties associated therewith. -
FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic perspective view, showing an embodiment of the chair cover and indicating positioning of rigid plates associated therewith. -
FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a kitchen sink embodiment of the chair cover. -
FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic perspective view, similar toFIG. 6 , except showing a front door of the chair cover in an open position, revealing storage pockets on the front panel. -
FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating a countertop embodiment of the chair cover, having simulated drawer storage pockets. -
FIG. 9 is a diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating an oven and stove embodiment of the chair cover. -
FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic perspective view, similar toFIG. 9 , except illustrating operation of door panels on front panel and upper panel that simulate a stove door and microwave door. -
FIG. 11 is a diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating a partial chair cover embodiment, simulating a refrigerator, prior to attaching to a household chair. -
FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating the partial cover embodiment attached to the chair. -
FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating operation of door panels on the rear panel of the cover that simulate refrigerator and freezer doors and reveal storage pockets thereon -
FIG. 14 is a top plan view with parts broken away, illustrating one of the rigid plates contained within a panel pocket. -
FIG. 15 is a top plan view, illustrating a kitchen sink embodiment of the chair cover, partially disassembled and laid flat. -
FIG. 16 is a top plan view, illustrating a countertop embodiment of the chair cover, partially disassembled and laid flat. -
FIG. 17 is a top plan view, illustrating an oven and stove embodiment of the chair cover, partially disassembled and laid flat. -
FIG. 18 is a top plan view, illustrating a refrigerator embodiment of the partial chair cover, partially disassembled and laid flat. - The present disclosure now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show various example embodiments. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the example embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is thorough, complete and fully conveys the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.
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FIG. 1 andFIG. 2 illustrate achair cover 20, that forms a part of a chair cover playset, shown in conjunction with ahousehold chair 100. The chair cover playset is configured to simulate real world items, structures, and appliances, such as those found in a conventional kitchen, using one or more chair covers 20. The chair covers 20 are deployed, positioned, and removably installed onto one ormore chairs 100, to thereafter provide a fun, entertaining play experience for a child. Contextually, thechair 100 has a front 100F and a rear 100R, which respectively define context for recitations herein of “in front of the chair” and “behind the chair”. Thechair 100 hassides 100S, and alower portion 100L that includes aseat 102 and fourlegs 104 extending downwardly from theseat 102 and each have aleg bottom 104 B. Theseat 102 has a front 102F at the front 100F of thechair 100, a rear 102R at the rear 100R of thechair 100, and a pair ofsides 102S. Theseat 102 has aseat top 102T that spans substantially between the front 102F, rear 102R, and sides 102S. Theseat top 102T is generally planar and horizontal, but may be somewhat convex, concave, and/or pitched toward the front 102F, rear 102R, orsides 102S. Thelegs 104 are generally located where each of thesides 102S of theseat 102 adjoins the front 102F or rear 102R. Thechair 100 also has a chair back 106 that extends upwardly from theseat 102 near the seat rear 102R. The chair back 106 has a chair back top 106T, a chair back bottom 106B, and a chair back height defined between the chair back top 106T and chair back bottom 106B. - The
chair cover 20 is made substantially of flexible fabric or textile, and includes alower portion 20L, and anupper portion 20U. Thelower portion 20L includes afront panel 32, atop panel 34, and a pair ofside panels 36. Theupper portion 20U includes anupper panel 40 and arear panel 42. As illustrated, theupper panel 40 andrear panel 42 are substantially coextensive with each other and are generally coplanar prior to being attached to thechair 100, as will be described in further detail hereinbelow. - Referring now simultaneously to
FIGS. 15, 16, and 17 : thefront panel 32 has atop edge 32T, a pair of side edges 32S, and abottom edge 32B; thetop panel 34 has afront edge 34F, a pair of side edges 34S, and arear edge 34R; and theside panels 36 each have atop edge 36T, afront edge 36F, and abottom edge 36B. In addition, theupper panel 40 has abottom edge 40B and atop edge 40T; and therear panel 42 has atop edge 42T and abottom edge 42B. As seen in the flattenedchair cover 20 as illustrated, thefront edge 34F of thetop panel 34 adjoins and is attached to thetop edge 32T of thefront panel 34. In addition, the side edges 34S of thetop panel 34 adjoin and are attached to thetop edges 36T of theside panels 36. Further, therear edge 34R of thetop panel 34 adjoins and is attached to thebottom edge 40B of theupper panel 40. Still further, thetop edge 40T of theupper panel 40 adjoins and is attached to thetop edge 42T of therear panel 42. - Referring again to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , theside panels 36 are joined to thefront panel 32 by fastening each of the side edges 32S of thefront panel 32 to thefront edge 36F of one of theside panels 36. Once so fastened, thelower portion 20L of thechair cover 20 forms a rectangular prism that is closed on four sides and open at its bottom and rear. In particular, thetop panel 34 is substantially orthogonal to thefront panel 32, and theside panels 36 are substantially orthogonal to both thefront panel 32 andtop panel 34 but are substantially parallel to each other. Thebottom edges 36B of theside panels 36 are substantially aligned with thebottom edge 32B of thefront panel 32. In addition, theupper panel 40 extends orthogonal to thetop panel 34, and substantially parallel to thefront panel 32. Once in this configuration, with some modification as discussed hereinbelow, thechair cover 20 is generally a suitable configuration to attach onto thechair 100. In particular, referring toFIG. 3 , thelower portion 100L of thechair 100 extends within thelower portion 20L of thechair cover 20, with thesides panels 36 extending downwardly along thesides 100S of thechair 100; thefront panel 32 extending in front of and downwardly from the front 102F of theseat 102; and theupper panel 40 extending upwardly from the chair back bottom 106B at the rear 102R of theseat 102, in front of the chair back 106. Thebottom edges front panel 32 andside panels 36 extend near theleg bottoms 104B. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , therear panel 42 initially continues upwardly from theupper panel 40, but then as seen inFIG. 4 is folded at thetop edges upper panel 40 andrear panel 42 to reverse direction and extend over the chair back top 106T so that therear panel 42 then extends behind thechair 100 and thebottom edge 42B of therear panel 42 extends near theleg bottoms 104. Thechair cover 20 is fastened to the seat by securing theupper panel 40 to therear panel 42 as will be described in further detail hereinbelow. - Referring again to
FIG. 17 , theupper panel 40 andrear panel 42 has side edges. Namely—the upper panel has afirst edge 401 and asecond edge 402, and the rear panel has afirst edge 421 and asecond edge 422. The first edges 401, 421 are coextensive, as are thesecond edges second edges bottom edge 40B of the upper panel, past thetop edges upper panel 40 andrear panel 42, and to thebottom edge 42B of the rear panel. A plurality ofties 50 are attached along thefirst edges second edges edges free end 50A. In particular, a set of firstupper ties 501 are attached to thefirst edge 401 of theupper panel 40; a set of secondupper ties 502 are attached to thesecond edge 402 of theupper panel 40; a set of firstrear ties 521 are attached to thefirst edge 421 of therear panel 42; and a set of secondrear ties 522 are attached to thesecond edge 422 of therear panel 42. In the embodiment illustrated, each set 501, 502, 521, 522 has threeties 50. Securing theupper panel 40 to therear panel 42 involves fastening the firstupper ties 501 to the firstrear ties 521 and fastening the secondupper ties 502 to the second rear ties 522. Accordingly, theties 50 in eachset chair cover 20 is deployed in the manner previously described and shown inFIG. 3 andFIG. 4 . - Referring to
FIG. 5 , a kitchen sink embodiment of thechair cover 20 is illustrated. In this embodiment, adoor panel 70 is attached to thefront panel 32. As illustrated, the playset further includesrigid plates 60 that stiffen the flexible fabric of thechair cover 20 and help it maintain its position and stature, and provide a consistent play experience when used on chairs having different sizes and proportions. In particular, arigid seat plate 61 is positioned beneath thetop panel 34; a rigidupper plate 62 is positioned behind theupper panel 40; and adoor plate 63 is positioned within thedoor panel 70. Referring toFIG. 2 , theupper panel 40 has afront surface 40F and arear surface 40R. Apanel pocket 64 is attached to therear surface 40R of theupper panel 40. Thepanel pocket 64 may have aflap 65 for selectively allowing access to thepanel pocket 64. Referring toFIG. 14 , thepanel pocket 64 is a substantially rectangular fabric panel attached to therear surface 40R of theupper panel 40 and is sized to contain the substantially rectangular rigidupper plate 62 and maintain it in position between therear surface 40R of theupper panel 40 and thepanel pocket 64. The rigidupper plate 62 is made of a rigid material such as corrugated plastic, foam, or the like. With the rigidupper plate 62 inserted into thepanel pocket 64, now referring toFIG. 3 , thepanel pocket 64 positions the (now hidden) rigidupper plate 62 between theupper panel 40 and the chair back 106, where it helps maintain the position and stature of the otherwiseflexible chair cover 20. Referring again toFIG. 2 , therigid seat plate 61 is positioned beneath thetop panel 34, and as thetop panel 34 is positioned over theseat 102, therigid seat plate 61 is thereby positioned between thetop panel 34 and theseat top 102T. Therigid seat plate 61 may be located within another panel pocket, 64A, similar to thepanel pocket 64 on theupper panel 40, or may simply be freely placed on theseat top 102T as thechair cover 20 is installed. -
FIGS. 5, 6, and 7 illustrate thechair cover 20 in a kitchen sink embodiment. In particular, asimulated sink 201 is provided on thetop panel 34, asimulated window 202 is provided on theupper panel 40, and thedoor panel 70 is depicted as acabinet door 203. Thedoor panel 70 is substantially rectangular in shape having a hingedend 70A and an oppositefree end 70B. The hingedend 70A is secured to thefront surface 32F of thefront panel 32, thefree end 70B has afastening mechanism 72 that selectively mates with amating fastener 74 on thefront panel 32 to maintain a closed position wherein thedoor panel 70 substantially parallel to thefront panel 32. Note that thefastening mechanism 72 andmating fastener 74 are preferably magnets and magnetically attractive elements, and may alternatively be hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or other suitable fasteners. Adoor pocket 76 may be attached to thedoor panel 70 to allow thedoor plate 63 to extend between thedoor panel 70 anddoor pocket 76. Thedoor plate 63 may have a picture frame shape, to provide the desired rigidity for thedoor panel 70, and also allow thedoor panel 70 to have a transparent window 71 (seeFIG. 9 ) for allowing objects behind thedoor panel 70 to be viewed through thedoor panel 70. As illustrated inFIG. 7 , a pair of storage pockets 210 are located behind thedoor panel 70. The storage pockets 210 as attached to thefront panel 32 on three sides, and have an opentop edge 210T for accepting thin objects and allowing them to be stored between thestorage pocket 210 and thefront panel 32. -
FIG. 8 illustrates thechair cover 20 in a countertop embodiment. In particular, storage pockets 210 are provided on thefront panel 32 assimulated storage drawers 212, complete with handle pulls 214. In addition,simulated appliances 216 are provided on theupper panel 40. The simulated appliances have a atop slot 216A adapted for allowing athin play item 218 to be placed downwardly between thesimulated appliance 216 and thefront surface 40F of theupper panel 40. Some of thesimulated appliances 216 may have atransparent appliance window 217 adapted for viewing one of theplay items 218 when placed between thesimulated appliance 216 and thefront surface 40F of theupper panel 40. - Also illustrated in
FIG. 8 areseveral shelves 220 attached to thefront surface 40F of theupper panel 40. Eachshelf 220 has amain portion 221 having a pair ofends 221E, and a pair ofside brackets 222. Theside brackets 222 are made of flexible fabric and attach themain portion 221 to thefront surface 40F of theupper panel 40. Themain portion 221 has an internal pocket for holding a rigid shelf plate 66 and arear slot 224 that provides access to the internal pocket. Therear slot 224 ordinarily rests against thefront surface 40F of theupper panel 40 when themain portion 221 extends perpendicular to thefront surface 40F. Themain portion 221 of theshelf 220 may be folded upwardly against thefront surface 40F by folding theflexible side brackets 222, exposing theslot 224. In particular, when theshelf 220 is folded upwardly, the slot extends 224 downwardly and allows the rigid shelf plate 66 to be inserted into the shelf pocket therein. -
FIG. 9 anFIG. 10 illustrate thechair cover 20 in an oven and stove embodiment. In particular,simulated burners 230 are provided on thetop panel 34, andsimulated control knobs 232 are provided on thefront panel 32. Thedoor panel 70 attached to thefront panel 32 is asimulated oven door 234, and asimulated microwave door 236 is hingedly attached to thefront surface 40F of theupper panel 40. -
FIGS. 11, 12, 13, and 18 illustrate apartial chair cover 80 that may be included as part of the chair cover playset. Thepartial chair cover 80 includes afull height panel 82 and ahalf height panel 84. Thefull height panel 82 hasside edges 82S, and thehalf height panel 84 hasside edges 84S which are coextensive with the side edges 82S of thefull panel 82. Thefull height panel 82 has abottom edge 82B, and thehalf height panel 84 has a bottom edge that is fully opposite from thebottom edge 82B of thefull height panel 82. Thefull height panel 82 has atop edge 82T, and thehalf height panel 84 has atop edge 84T that adjoins and is attached to thetop edge 82T of thefull height panel 82. When provided as part of the chair cover playset, wherein one of thechairs 100 is covered by one of the chair covers (e.g.FIG. 4 ), thepartial chair cover 80 attaches onto another one of the chairs (or an “additional chair”) wherein thefull height panel 82 extends behind thechair 100 with thetop edges full height panel 82 and thehalf height panel 84 at the chair back top 106T and thehalf height panel 84 extends in front of the chair back 106 to substantially theseat top 102T but the partial chair cover does not cover theseat 102,sides 100S or front 100F of said chair. Thefull height panel 82 has a set of first full height panel ties 821 and a set of second full height panel ties 822; and thehalf height panel 84 has a set of first half height panel ties 841 and a set of second half height panel ties 842. Thefull height panel 82 andhalf height panel 84 are fastened together by securing the first full height panel ties 821 to the first half height panel ties 841 and by securing the second full height panel ties 822 to the second half height panel ties 842. - The
partial chair cover 80 shown inFIG. 11, 12, 13 , ad 18 depicts a refrigerator embodiment, havingseveral door panels 70 provided assimulated refrigerator doors 250 hingedly attached to thefull height panel 82. The doors pivot open, and are selectively held in the closed position byfastener mechanism 72 andmating fasteners 74. When thedoor panels 70 are open they reveal storage pockets 200 attached to thefull height panel 82. In addition, asimulated ice maker 240 is attached to and protrudes outwardly from thefull height panel 82. - It is understood that when an element is referred hereinabove as being “on” another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may be present therebetween. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on” another element, there are no intervening elements present.
- Moreover, any components or materials can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece or separately fabricated and connected.
- It is further understood that, although ordinal terms, such as, “first,” “second,” “third,” are used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, “a first element,” “component,” “region,” “layer” or “section” discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings herein.
- Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, are used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It is understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
- Example embodiments are described herein with reference to cross section illustrations that are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, example embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions as illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing. For example, a region illustrated or described as flat may, typically, have rough and/or nonlinear features. Moreover, sharp angles that are illustrated may be rounded. Thus, the regions illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the precise shape of a region and are not intended to limit the scope of the present claims.
- In conclusion, herein is presented a chair cover playset. The disclosure is illustrated by example in the drawing figures, and throughout the written description. It should be understood that numerous variations are possible, while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations are contemplated as being a part of the present disclosure.
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1. A chair cover playset, for use with a household chair having a front, a rear, a seat, four legs extending downwardly from the seat, and a chair back extending upwardly from the seat at the rear of the chair, comprising:
a chair cover made of a flexible fabric material, adapted for extending over the chair, having:
a front panel having a top edge and a front surface, adapted for extending in front of the chair,
a top panel, the top panel having a front edge, a pair of side edges, and a rear edge, the front edge of the top panel adjoining the top edge of the front panel, the top panel extending orthogonally to the front panel and adapted for extending above and substantially parallel to the seat of the chair,
a pair of side panels, each side panel having a front edge and a top edge, the front edges of each side panel adjoining and attached to one of the side edges of the front panel and the top edge of each side panel adjoining and attached to one of the side edges of the top panel,
an upper panel having a top edge and a bottom edge, the bottom edge adjoining the rear edge of the top panel, the upper panel having a front surface, a rear surface, and a panel pocket attached to the rear surface,
a rear panel having a top edge adjoining the top edge of the upper panel and adapted inverting the rear panel to extend downwardly from the top edge behind the upper panel and behind the chair;
a rigid upper plate extending in the panel pocket for stiffening the upper panel; and
a rigid seat plate extending under the top panel and adapted for extending between the top panel and the seat of the chair;
2. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 1 , wherein the upper panel has a first edge and a second edge, the first edge and second edge extending parallel to each other and between the top edge and bottom edge of the upper panel; wherein the rear panel has a first edge and a second edge, the first edge and second edge extending parallel to each other and between the top edge and bottom edge of the rear panel; the chair cover further comprising a plurality of first upper ties on the first edge of the upper panel, a plurality of second upper ties on the second edge of the upper panel, a plurality of first rear ties on the first edge of the rear panel, a plurality of second rear ties on the second edge of the rear panel; and wherein the first upper ties are adapted to secure to the first rear ties and the second upper ties are adapted to secure to the second rear ties to secure the chair cover to the chair with the chair back extending between the upper panel and rear panel.
3. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 2 , further comprising at least one door panel, the door panel substantially rectangular in shape having a hinged end and an opposite free end, the hinged end secured to the front surface of the front panel, the free end having a fastening mechanism that selectively mates with the front panel to maintain a closed position with the door panel substantially parallel to the front panel.
4. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 3 , wherein the door panel has a door pocket and further comprises a rigid door plate located within the door pocket for stiffening the door panel.
5. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 4 , wherein the rigid door plate has a picture frame shape and wherein the door panel has a transparent door window.
6. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 5 , further comprising a storage pocket attached to the front surface of the front panel.
7. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 6 , further comprising a simulated appliance attached to the front surface of the upper panel, the simulated appliance having a top slot adapted for allowing a play item to be placed downwardly between the simulated appliance and the front surface of the upper panel.
8. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 7 , wherein the simulated appliance has a transparent appliance window adapted for viewing a play item placed between the simulated appliance and the front surface of the upper panel.
9. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 8 , further comprising at least one shelf attached to the front surface of the upper panel, said at least one shelf having a rigid shelf plate, a main portion having a pair of ends, and a pair of side brackets, the side brackets are made of flexible fabric and attach the main portion to the front surface of the upper panel, the main portion having an internal pocket and a rear slot that ordinarily rests against the front surface of the upper panel when the main portion extends perpendicular to the front surface but when the main portion is folded upwardly against the front surface by folding the side brackets, the slot extends downwardly and allows the rigid shelf plate to be inserted into the shelf pocket.
10. A chair cover playset, for use with a set of household chairs, each chair having a front, a rear, sides, a seat having a seat top, four legs extending downwardly from the seat, and a chair back extending upwardly from the seat at the rear of the chair having a chair back top, comprising:
a chair cover made of a flexible fabric material, adapted for extending over one of the chairs, having:
a front panel having a top edge and a front surface, adapted for extending in front of said chair,
a top panel, the top panel having a front edge, a pair of side edges, and a rear edge, the front edge of the top panel adjoining the top edge of the front panel, the top panel extending orthogonally to the front panel and adapted for extending above and substantially parallel to the seat of said chair,
a pair of side panels, each side panel having a front edge and a top edge, the front edges of each side panel adjoining and attached to one of the side edges of the front panel and the top edge of each side panel adjoining and attached to one of the side edges of the top panel,
an upper panel having a top edge and a bottom edge, the bottom edge adjoining the rear edge of the top panel, the upper panel having a front surface, a rear surface, and a panel pocket attached to the rear surface,
a rear panel having a top edge adjoining the top edge of the upper panel and adapted inverting the rear panel to extend downwardly from the top edge behind the upper panel and behind said chair;
a rigid upper plate extending in the panel pocket for stiffening the upper panel; and
a rigid seat plate extending under the top panel and adapted for extending between the top panel and the seat of said chair; and
a partial chair cover, made of a flexible fabric material and having a full height panel and a half height panel, the full height panel and half height panel each having a bottom edge, a top edge, and side edges, the top edge of the full height panel adjoining and attached to the top edge of the half height panel, the partial chair cover having at least one door panel hingedly attached to the full height panel, the partial chair cover adapted for attaching onto another of the chairs wherein the full height panel extends behind the chair with the top edges of the full height panel and the half height panel at the chair back top and the half height panel extends in front of the chair back to substantially the seat top but the partial chair cover does not cover the seat, sides or front of said chair.
11. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 10 , wherein the upper panel has a first edge and a second edge, the first edge and second edge extending parallel to each other and between the top edge and bottom edge of the upper panel; wherein the rear panel has a first edge and a second edge, the first edge and second edge extending parallel to each other and between the top edge and bottom edge of the rear panel; the chair cover further comprising a plurality of first upper ties on the first edge of the upper panel, a plurality of second upper ties on the second edge of the upper panel, a plurality of first rear ties on the first edge of the rear panel, a plurality of second rear ties on the second edge of the rear panel; wherein the side edges of the half height panel and full height panel are coextensive with each other; wherein the partial chair cover further comprises a plurality of first half height panel ties along one of the side edges of the half height panel and a plurality of second half height panel ties along the other of the side edges of the half height panel, and a plurality of first full height panel ties along one of the side edges of the full height panel and a plurality of second full height panel ties along the other of the side edges of the full height panel; wherein the first upper ties are adapted to secure to the first rear ties and the second upper ties are adapted to secure to the second rear ties to secure the chair cover to its associated chair with the chair back extending between the upper panel and rear panel; and wherein the first half height panel ties are adapted to secure to the first full height panel ties and the second half height panel ties are adapted to secure to the second full height panel ties to secure the partial chair cover to its associated chair with the chair back extending between the half height panel and full height panel.
12. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 11 , further comprising at least one door panel associated with the chair cover, said door panel substantially rectangular in shape having a hinged end and an opposite free end, the hinged end secured to the front surface of the front panel, the free end having a fastening mechanism that selectively mates with the front panel to maintain a closed position with the door panel substantially parallel to the front panel; and further comprising at least one door panel associated with the partial chair cover, said door panel hingedly attached to the full height panel of said partial chair cover, door panel substantially rectangular in shape having a hinged end and an opposite free end, the hinged end secured to the full height panel, the free end having a fastening mechanism that selectively mates with the full height panel to maintain a closed position with the door panel substantially parallel to the full height panel.
13. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 12 , wherein the door panel of the chair cover has a door pocket and further comprises a rigid door plate located within the door pocket for stiffening the door panel, wherein the rigid door plate has a picture frame shape, and wherein said door panel has a transparent door window.
14. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 13 , further comprising a storage pocket attached to the front surface of the front panel.
15. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 14 , further comprising a simulated appliance attached to the front surface of the upper panel, the simulated appliance having a top slot adapted for allowing a play item to be placed downwardly between the simulated appliance and the front surface of the upper panel, wherein the simulated appliance has a transparent appliance window adapted for viewing a play item placed between the simulated appliance and the front surface of the upper panel.
16. A chair cover playset method, for use with at least one chair having a front, a rear, sides, a seat having a seat top, four legs extending downwardly from the seat, and a chair back extending upwardly from the seat at the rear of the chair having a chair back top and a chair back bottom, using a rigid upper plate, a rigid seat plate, and a chair cover having a lower portion having a top panel having a rear edge, a front panel extending orthogonally to the top panel, a pair of side panels extending parallel to each other and orthogonal to the top panel and front panel, and an upper panel having sides, a top edge and a bottom edge, the bottom edge attached to the rear edge of the top panel, the top panel extending upwardly from the rear edge of the top panel, and a rear panel having sides and extending from the top edge of the upper panel, comprising the steps of:
covering the lower portion of the chair by extending the lower portion of the chair into the lower portion of the chair cover with the top panel extending over the seat, the side panels extending along the sides of the chair and the front panel extending in front of the panel until the rear edge of the top panel substantially reaches the chair back bottom, and stiffening the top panel by extending a rigid seat plate between the top panel and the seat;
covering the top portion of the chair by extending the upper panel upwardly in front of the chair back with the upper panel top edge at the chair back top, stiffening the upper panel by extending the rigid upper plate between the upper panel and the chair back, and extending the rear panel downwardly behind the chair from the chair back top; and
securing the chair cover to the chair by securing the upper panel to the rear panel along the sides of the rear panel and sides of the upper panel;
17. The chair cover playset method as recited in claim 16 , for use with at least one additional chair having the same structural elements of the previously recited chair, and using a partial chair cover having a full height panel and a half height panel, and further comprising the step of: covering the additional chair with the partial chair cover by extending the full height panel behind the additional chair and extending the half height panel in front of the seat back to the seat top without covering the seat or sides of the additional chair with the partial seat cover.
18. The chair cover playset method as recited in claim 17 , wherein the upper panel has a front surface, a rear surface, and a panel pocket attached to the rear surface; wherein the step of extending the upper panel upwardly in front of the chair back further comprises extending the upper panel upwardly in front of the chair back with the front surface facing away from the chair back and the panel pocket extending against the chair back; and wherein the step of extending the rigid upper plate between the upper panel and the chair back further comprises inserting the rigid upper plate into the panel pocket.
19. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 18 , wherein the chair cover has ties located along the upper panel and rear panel, and wherein the step of securing the upper panel to the rear panel further comprises securing the ties on the upper panel to the ties on the rear panel.
20. The chair cover playset as recited in claim 19 , wherein the front panel of the chair cover has a front surface; the chair cover further comprising a door panel substantially rectangular in shape having a hinged end and an opposite free end, the hinged end secured to the front surface of the front panel, the free end having a fastening mechanism; and further comprising the steps of opening the door by releasing the fastening mechanism and pivoting the door panel from the hinged end, and closing the door by extending the door panel substantially parallel to the front surface of the front panel and mating the fastening mechanism.
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