Lounge chair cover and method for using same

Abstract

A lounge chair cover for covering a lounge chair of the type having a central seat portion supported on legs, and a back support and a leg support connected to opposite ends of the seat portion, the supports and the seat portion each having a top and a bottom surface. The lounge chair cover includes an elongated panel of fabric having a head end, a foot end and an intermediate section dimensioned to cover substantially the entire top surface of the back support, the leg support and the seat portion, respectively. The cover also includes a pair of end flaps each connected to the head and foot ends, respectively, that are each dimensioned to cover at least a portion of the lower surface of one of the back support and the leg support. The pair of end flaps each define a cover portion with the respective head and foot ends. The cover portions are adapted to cover at least a portion of the top and bottom surfaces of the back support and the leg support, respectively. In a preferred embodiment, the cover includes a plurality of openings therein so that a user can wear the cover when it is not being used to cover a chair.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to lounge chair covers or blankets, and more particularly to covers for chaise lounges for the user to lay upon. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Lounge chairs, also known as chaise lounges, have traditionally been used at the beach or poolside to provide a semi-reclining chair. More recently, multiple position chairs have appeared which have substantially identical back support portions and leg support portions both of which hinge from a central or seat portion and are lockable into a variety of positions. A primary drawback of these chairs, particularly in hot and humid weather, is the discomfort caused by the plastic or nylon webbing extending across the tubular frame. [0003] A need exists for a simple, economical lounge chair cover that is comfortable for a user to lay on, light, and fits many different sized lounge chairs. SUMMARY OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0004] In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the pr...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a lounge chair cover that can cover the entire top surface of the back support, leg support, and seat portion of a lounge chair. The cover has an elongated panel of fabric with end flaps that can cover at least a portion of the lower surface of the back support and leg support. The end flaps have openings for the user's arm to insert it through and secure the cover with snaps. The cover is adaptable to different sized chairs by having first and second snaps that can be snapped together to form different sized cover portions. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a comfortable and warm covering for lounge chairs that can be easily removed and adapted to different sized chairs."

Problems solved by technology

A primary drawback of these chairs, particularly in hot and humid weather, is the discomfort caused by the plastic or nylon webbing extending across the tubular frame.

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