U.S. patent application number 10/337052 was filed with the patent office on 2003-07-10 for marine pad saver.
Invention is credited to Moore, Michael.
Application Number | 20030127038 10/337052 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26990517 |
Filed Date | 2003-07-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030127038 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Moore, Michael |
July 10, 2003 |
Marine pad saver
Abstract
A rear deck pad cover for the rear deck pad of a power boat. The
rear deck pad cover is designed to protect an upholstered rear deck
pad, and yet stow in a compact easily managed package that
minimizes the consumption of limited storage space. The rear deck
pad cover has a tailored rectangular shape with a pocket along one
side that is particularly configured to cling to the rear deck
cover when it is applied thereto. The rear deck pad cover protects
the rear deck pad upholstery from damage, staining or fading, and
it allows for quick and easy insertion and removal.
Inventors: |
Moore, Michael; (Severna
Park, MD) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Royal W. Craig
Law Offices of Royal W. Craig
Suite 153
10 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore
MD
21202
US
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Family ID: |
26990517 |
Appl. No.: |
10/337052 |
Filed: |
January 3, 2003 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60346164 |
Jan 4, 2002 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
114/361 ;
114/364 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B63B 17/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
114/361 ;
114/364 |
International
Class: |
B63B 017/00; B63B
017/02 |
Claims
I claim:
1. A rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat,
comprising a rectangular fabric panel having a top protective
surface section bounded along four sides, and a pocket underlying
the top protective surface along one entire side thereof for
capturing a corresponding side of the rear deck pad, said read deck
pad cover thereby providing a snug fit without compressing or
disfiguring the rear deck pad.
2. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 1, wherein said pocket underlyies the top
protective surface along an entire front side thereof for capturing
a corresponding front side of the rear deck pad leaving all other
sides of said deck pad free, said rear deck pad cover being easily
removable by hand from within the cockpit of said boat.
3. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 2, wherein said rear deck pad cover entirely
formed of poly cotton fabric.
4. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 3, wherein said rear deck pad cover entirely
formed of poly cotton fabric comprising 65% polyethelyne and 35%
cotton.
5. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 4, wherein said rear deck pad cover fabric is
breathable, mildew and stain resistant, and water repellant, for
use in a marine environment.
6. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 4, wherein said rear deck pad cover fabric is
flexible and provides inherent cling to adhere to the rear deck pad
when in use, and permits folding for convenient compact storage
when not in use.
7. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 2, wherein said deckpad cover is applied by a
driver in the boat cockpit by draping the deckpad cover rearwardly
and inserting said pocket over the front side of the rear deck pad
as the deckpad the cover settles.
8. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 7, wherein said deckpad cover is assisted by
wind drag when the boat is in motion to maintain the deckpad cover
in position at any velocity.
9. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a boat
according to claim 1, wherein said deckpad cover is formed from a
single fabric panel blank comprising a main panel and a rear pocket
panel, and by sewing said rear pocket panel back around onto the
main panel to form said pocket which runs the length of one side of
the deck pad cover.
10. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a
boat according to claim 9, wherein said pocket is approximately 6"
in depth.
11. The rear deck pad cover for protecting a rear deck pad of a
boat according to claim 9, wherein the main panel of said deckpad
cover is hemmed along three sides for durability.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application derives priority from U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 60/346,164 filed: Jan. 4,
2002.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to protective covers for
marine boat cushions and, more particularly, to a fitted poly cover
for protecting the stern deck pad of power boats.
[0004] 2. Description of the Background
[0005] Rear deck pads are very expensive accessories of many
pleasure boats. These pads are constructed of large rectangular
sections of foam upholstered with vinyl. Replacement of a rear deck
pad can exceed $700-800. Unfortunately, these deck pads are fragile
and susceptible to considerable damage from passengers or cargo.
The smallest cuts, tears or staining can mean expensive repairs or
replacement.
[0006] It would be greatly advantageous to design a means to safely
and securely protect the rear deck pad to preserve the value of
this expensive component.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to
provide a custom fitted stowable rear deck pad cover that is
particularly configured to safely and securely protect the rear
deck pad of power boats.
[0008] It is another object to provide a deck pad cover that folds
into a compact configuration for convenient and unobtrusive
storage.
[0009] It is another object to provide a marine rear deck pad cover
which protects a boat's deck pad cover from damage, yet provides
for quick and easy insertion and removal of the deck pad cover for
storage.
[0010] According to the present invention, the above-described and
other objects are accomplished by providing a rear deck pad cover
for the rear deck pad of a power boat. The rear deck pad cover is
designed to protect an upholstered rear deck pad, and yet stow in a
compact easily managed package that minimizes the consumption of
limited storage space. The rear deck pad cover is preferably of a
durable material construction, and has a tailored rectangular shape
that is particularly configured to cling to the rear deck cover
when it is applied thereto. The particularly configured shape and
the associated pattern cut of the rear deck pad cover provides a
snug fit. The rear deck pad cover is easily inserted onto the rear
deck pad just as one would apply a mattress cover to a mattress, by
catching the pocket of the rear deck pad cover onto one side of the
deck pad. The deck pad cover clings to the rear deck cover when it
is applied thereto and draped overtop. The rear deck pad cover
protects the rear deck pad upholstery from damage, staining or
fading. The rear deck pad cover allows for quick and easy insertion
and removal. The rear deck pad cover's particularly configured
paneled structure allows for easy collapsing and folding for
storage.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Other objects, features, and advantages of the present
invention will become more apparent from the following detailed
description of the preferred embodiment and certain modifications
thereof when taken together with the accompanying drawings in
which:
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded drawing illustrating a
typical power boat having a rear deck pad 6 and illustrating the
application of the rear deck pad cover 2 according to the present
invention.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a pattern drawing showing the pattern cut for
producing the rear deck pad cover 2 of FIG. 1, with approximate
dimensions shown thereon.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded drawing illustrating a
typical power boat having a rear deck pad 6 and illustrating the
application of the rear deck pad cover 2 according to the present
invention.
[0015] The rear deck pad cover 2 is a fitted marine cover for a top
rear deck pad of a power boats. Typically, the top rear deck pad 6
is an upholstered pad that fits atop the rear deck bulkhead. The
bulkhead door with overlying pad are generally capable of pivoting
open (toward the rear of the boat) to provide access to the engine
compartment from within the cockpit. The rear deck pad cover 2
according to the present invention is specially-fitted to the
bulkhead door in order to protect the pad upholstery from damage,
staining or fading, and yet it will not fall off when the bulkhead
door is pivoted. The rear deck pad cover 2 provides for quick and
easy application and removal to/from the rear deck pad 6 when the
latter is not in use. Alternatively, when the rear deck pad 6 is
used, the rear deck pad cover 2 is easily removable from within the
cockpit and it's particularly-patterned structure easily collapses
and folds for storage in the boat.
[0016] The rear deck pad cover 2 is preferably of a durable
material such as poly cotton fabric comprising 65% polyethelyne/35%
cotton. This particular fabric is breathable, mildew and stain
resistant, and water repellant, all well-suited for a marine
environment. The selection of this specific type of material
contributes to the utility of the rear deck pad cover 2 by
permitting it to be both flexible and to adhere to the rear deck
pad when in use, as well as to permit folding for convenient
compact storage when not in use.
[0017] The rear deck pad cover 2 has a tailored rectangular shape
with sewn pocket 20 at one end, the pocket being configured to
cling to one side of the rear deck pad 6 when it is applied
thereto. The other end and sides of the rear deck pad cover 2 are
double-seamed for durability, but are not pocketed and remain free
to lie atop the rear deck pad (held in place only by the fabric
weight and inherent cling of the fabric composition). Given this
configuration, the deck pad cover 2 can be applied as shown in FIG.
1 with sewn pocket 20 enveloping the front end of the rear deck pad
6. The rectangular shape conforms to and covers the entirety of the
rear deck pad 6, and can be easily applied by a driver in the
cockpit by draping the cover 2 rearwardly and inserting the pocket
20 over the rear deck pad 6 as the cover 2 settles. Similarly, the
deck pad cover 2 can be conveniently removed from the cockpit by
pulling it forwardly. This particularly configured shape and the
associated paneled structure of the rear deck pad cover 2 provides
a good fit without unduly compressing and disfiguring the rear deck
pad 6. It remains in place when the boat is stationery by virtue of
the fabric weight and inherent cling of the chosen fabric, and
these qualities are bolstered when the boat is in motion by air
drag which holds the cover 2 in position at any velocity.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a pattern drawing showing the pattern cut for
producing the rear deck pad cover 2 of FIG. 1, with approximate
dimensions shown thereon. These dimensions are particularly suited
for most OEM.RTM. rear deck pads, although it should be noted that
dimensions may be easily adapted for other rear deck pads and may
be particularly configured for a custom fit for specific
requirements. The rear deck pad cover 2 is formed by sewing a rear
pocket panel 3 back around onto the main panel 4, thereby forming
pocket 20 which runs the length of the rear edge as shown in FIG.
1. The pocket 20 is of approximately 6" depth. In addition, all
exposed fringes of the rear deck pad cover 2 are hemmed (dotted
lines) for durability.
[0019] Once assembled, the rear deck pad cover 2 is easily applied
in a manner similar to a mattress cover. The pocket 20 of cover 2
is hooked around the hinged side of the rear bulkhead cover, and
the cover 2 lies in place atop the rear deck pad with end and sides
holding it in place by the fabric weight. This serves to protect
the rear deck pad from damage or staining, yet provides for quick
removal as previously described.
[0020] Having now fully set forth the preferred embodiments and
certain modifications of the concept underlying the present
invention, various other embodiments as well as certain variations
and modifications of the embodiments herein shown and described
will obviously occur to those skilled in the art upon becoming
familiar with said underlying concept. It is to be understood,
therefore, that the invention may be practiced otherwise than as
specifically set forth herein.
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