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Lounge chair cover and method for using sameLounge chair cover and method for using same description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070210628, Lounge chair cover and method for using same. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
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 present invention there is provided a lounge chair cover for covering a lounge chair of the type having a central seat portion supported on legs, a back support connected to the seat portion and a leg support connected to an opposite side 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. [0005] In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the end flaps has at least one opening defined therein that is dimensioned for a person to insert his/her arm therethrough so that they can wear the cover to keep warm and to make it easier to carry the cover. In another embodiment, the head end flap has a plurality of first snaps secured thereto, and the head end has a plurality of second snaps secured thereto, and the first and second snaps can be snapped together to form different sized cover portions. This makes the cover adaptable to different sized chairs. [0006] In accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method of using a lounge chair cover. The method includes the steps of providing a lounge chair cover, that has at least one opening defined therein, positioning the lounge chair cover on a lounge chair having a seat portion, back support and leg support each defining an upper surface area, removing the lounge chair cover from the lounge chair, placing the user's arm through the at least one opening, and wearing the lounge chair cover. Preferably, the lounge chair cover covers at least the upper surface area of the back support. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] FIG. 1 is a cut away top perspective view of an embodiment of a lounge chair cover according to the present invention; [0008] FIG. 2 is rear elevational view of the cover of FIG. 1 on a lounge chair; [0009] FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the cover of FIG. 1 when it is not covering a chair; [0010] FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of another embodiment of a lounge chair cover according to the present invention, before the first and second snaps have been secured to one another to form the cover portions; [0011] FIG. 5 is a detailed side cross-sectional view of a portion of the cover of FIG. 4 showing that when the snaps are snapped together a cover portion is formed. [0012] FIG. 6 is a detailed side cross sectional view of a portion of the cover of FIG. 4 showing the head end flap and cover portion secured to the frame of the back support of the chair; [0013] FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of another embodiment of a lounge chair cover according to the present invention, showing the length adjustable and width adjustable snaps; [0014] FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of another embodiment of a lounge chair cover according to the present invention; [0015] FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of the cover of FIG. 4 folded in half showing how the openings align when the cover is folded lengthwise; [0016] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a user putting her arms through the openings in a lounge chair cover; [0017] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a user wearing a lounge chair cover; and [0018] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a user putting her arm through the openings in the lounge chair cover of FIG. 4. [0019] Like numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Continue reading about Lounge chair cover and method for using same... Full patent description for Lounge chair cover and method for using same Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Lounge chair cover and method for using same patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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