Protective Cover for Moving Items

Abstract

The present invention provides a resilient and tough, but flexible protective cover that hugs and squeezes various types of moving items without the need for any external securing means such as tape, rope, straps, large rubber bands, plastic, etc. The protective cover prevents damage to items that might occur during the course of moving. It eliminates, among other types of damage, scuffs, scrapes, dents, and scratches that could happen when items are being moved. While the protective cover is “hugging” the items, it also keeps items with moving components such as desks, dressers, cabinets, and appliances, in place by preventing shifting or movement of the moving components.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of Invention[0001]The present invention is directed to moving supplies and more particularly to a protective cover for preventing damage to items during a move.2. Description of Related Art[0002]A moving company helps people and businesses move items from one place to another. Items may include, but are not limited to furniture, appliances, electronics, kitchenware, office supplies, and home goods. A moving company may pack, load, move, unload, unpack, and arrange items at a new location. Do-it-yourself movers choose to move items without the services of a moving company. Regardless of the type of mover, moving items, particularly antique, fragile, odd-shaped, and / or expensive items, need to be protected from damage that might occur during the course of moving.[0003]Furniture blankets / pads protect furniture from scratches and scuff marks when moving. A mover places one or more loose pads (typically each 72″×80″) over a piece of furniture and then ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0006]This Hugger has significant advantages over the prior art. For example, the Hugger reduces packing time. The Hugger is easily slipped over a moving item and requires no external securing means such as tape, rope, straps, large rubber bands, plastic, etc. to secure it to the item. There is no need to remove anything, e.g., drawers, from the moving item. The Hugger is also reusable, fits differently shaped items, and is easy to clean.

Problems solved by technology

Although the furniture is generally protected from damage, the use of furniture pads requires labor and time to tighten / secure the pads to each individual piece of furniture and the purchase of additional moving supplies such as tape, rope, straps, etc., which increases the time and expense of the move.

However, these customized covers are expensive and useful for only one item and cannot be used among differently shaped items.

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