US20090108650A1

US20090108650A1 - Stay dry seat covers

Info

Publication number: US20090108650A1
Application number: US12/288,196
Authority: US
Inventors: Dean Ditwiler
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-10-30
Filing date: 2008-10-17
Publication date: 2009-04-30

Abstract

An apparatus for providing a dry seat in a variety of vehicles. The apparatus comprises an elongated housing member having a predetermined shape. A seat cover is disposed as a roll within the elongated housing member. Such seat cover having a first side formed of a first predetermined material and a second side formed of a second predetermined material. An opening is disposed on one side of the elongated housing member for permitting such seat cover to be extended out of the elongated housing member so as to cover a seat in such variety of vehicles.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is closely related to and claims benefit from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/983,693 filed Oct. 30, 2007.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates, in general, to a retractable seat cover system, and, more particularly, the present invention relates to a seat cover system that can be installed on virtually any item having a seat.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Golfers love to hit the course early in the morning. Many find that the seat of the golf cart is damp with dew that has settled overnight. Without planning for this moisture, some use the hand to wipe away the moisture while others simply sit down on the wet seat. This can be an uncomfortable way to begin to play. Boaters commonly board a vessel that has a wet seat. Motorcycle riders and ATV enthusiasts, as well as the golfers or boaters, sometimes encounter a rain shower during their round or their trip and unless they have a proper way to dry the seat they must endure this wet seat.
Thus, it would be advantageous if there were a simple means of effectively covering a seat of such vehicle easily and thus ensuring a dry seat.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus for providing a dry seat in a variety of vehicles. The apparatus comprises an elongated housing member having a predetermined shape. A seat cover is disposed as a roll within the elongated housing member. Such seat cover having a first side formed of a first predetermined material and a second side formed of a second predetermined material. An opening is disposed on one side of the elongated housing member for permitting such seat cover to be extended out of the elongated housing member so as to cover a seat in such variety of vehicles.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide an apparatus that will simply and effectively cover a seat on a variety of vehicles so as to provide a dry seat.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that covers seat of a variety of vehicles that is easy to install.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that provides a retractable roll out cover for a seat of such vehicle.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that covers a seat that is already wet and can be utilized as a method of protection when applied prior to a rain.
In addition to the various objects and advantages of the invention which have been described in some specific detail above it should be noted that various other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those persons who are skilled in the relevant art from the following more detailed description, particularly when such description is taken in conjunction with the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the apparatus showing the seat cover coming out of the housing.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 with the seat cover retracted.

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a golf cart with a seat cover of the present invention over the seat.

FIG. 4 is front perspective view of a boat with the seat cover of the present invention covering the seats.

FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of a motorcycle with the seat cover of the present invention covering the seat.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENTLY PREFERRED AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Prior to proceeding with the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity, identical components which have identical functions have been designated by identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawings.
In a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus, generally designated 10, for providing a dry seat in a variety of vehicles. The apparatus 10 comprises an elongated housing member 2 having a predetermined shape. A seat cover 4 is disposed as a roll within the elongated housing member 2. Such seat cover 4 having a first side 6 formed of a first predetermined material and a second side 8 formed of a second predetermined material. An opening 9 is disposed on one side of the elongated housing member 2 for permitting such seat cover 4 to be extended out of the elongated housing member 2 so as to cover a seat in such variety of vehicles.
Such apparatus 10 includes a means 20 disposed in the elongated housing member 2 for retracting the seat cover 4. Such retracting means is similar to a roller shade in which the cover can be pulled out from the housing for use and retracted when not needed. It is also presently preferred that such seat cover 4 have a handle member 18 on the end of the cover 4 so as make it easy to pull the seat cover 4 out from the elongated housing member 2 and also to prevent the seat cover from being retracted completely into the housing member 2.
The opening 9 in the housing member 2 includes a squeegee 16 disposed thereon so as to wipe the seat cover 4 dry as it is retracted into the elongated housing member 2.
Such first predetermined material is selected from a group comprising plastic, rubber, fabric and combinations thereof. It is presently preferred that such predetermined material is fabric for the user to sit on.
Such second predetermined material is selected from a group comprising plastic, rubber, and combinations thereof. It is presently preferred that such second predetermined material is plastic and such plastic is one that does not permit water to pass through. The plastic material is placed on a seat portion of such variety of vehicles. Such seat cover 4 is designed to remain on such seat portion of such variety of vehicles for a duration of use.
The elongated housing member 2 further includes a plurality of ventilation holes 14 disposed at predetermined locations on the housing member 2 for permitting the seat cover 4 to continue drying while inside the elongated housing member 2. Such predetermined locations include a bottom portion and a side portion of the elongated housing member 2.
Such elongated housing member 2 further includes a means 12 disposed on the elongated housing member 2 for securing the elongated housing member 2 to such variety of vehicles. The securing means 12 includes one of at least two brackets 12 and two hooks 12 disposed on a predetermined portion of the elongated housing member 2.
It should be noted that such variety of vehicles includes but is not limited to at least one of a golf cart, a motorcycle, a boat, an all terrain vehicle, a riding lawn mower and a tractor. Also, it is presently preferred that such predetermined shape of said elongated housing member is substantially rectangular. Although it is within the scope of the invention that such housing member 2 could have a different shape.
Thus, the present invention provides an apparatus for instantly providing a dry seat in which to sit in a variety of vehicles. The apparatus is made in a manner similar to a roller shade in that it can be pulled out of a housing for use and retracted into the housing when not needed. The housing has several brackets or hooks disposed thereon for easy installation on such vehicle. There is an opening on one side of the housing which allows the seat cover to feed outward and to retract. The cover has a fabric material disposed on the top side for the user to sit on and a plastic material on the bottom portion which is placed on a damp seat. The opening in the housing features a squeegee disposed thereon that wipes the cover dry as it is retracted into the housing. There are some ventilation holes on the side of the housing to permit the cover to continue to dry in the retracted position. These seat covers are made to remain in place during the duration of use. Such seat covers can be made in a variety of sizes to fit the different size seats of such variety of vehicles.
While a presently preferred embodiment and alternate embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, it should be understood that various other adaptations and/or modifications of the invention can be made by those persons who are particularly skilled in the art without departing from either the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An apparatus for providing a dry seat in a variety of vehicles, said apparatus comprising:

(a) an elongated housing member having a predetermined shape;

(b) a seat cover disposed as a roll within said elongated housing member, said seat cover having a first side formed of a first predetermined material and a second side formed of a second predetermined material; and

(c) an opening disposed on one side of said elongated housing member for permitting said seat cover to be extended out of said elongated housing member so as to cover a seat in such variety of vehicles.

2. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a means disposed in said elongated housing member for retracting said seat cover.

3. The apparatus, according to claim 2, wherein said opening includes a squeegee disposed thereon so as to wipe said seat cover dry as it is retracted into said elongated housing member.

4. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said first predetermined material is selected from a group comprising plastic, rubber, fabric and combinations thereof.

5. The apparatus, according to claim 4, wherein said first predetermined material is plastic.

6. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said second predetermined material is selected from a group comprising plastic, rubber, and combinations thereof.

7. The apparatus, according to claim 6, wherein said second predetermined material is a plastic material which is placed on a seat portion of such variety of vehicles.

8. The apparatus, according to claim 7, wherein said seat cover is designed to remain on such seat portion of such variety of vehicles for a duration of use.

9. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said elongated housing member further includes a plurality of ventilation holes disposed at predetermined locations on said housing member for permitting said seat cover to continue drying while inside said elongated housing member.

10. The apparatus, according to claim 9, wherein said predetermined locations include a bottom portion and a side portion of said elongated housing member.

11. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said elongated housing member further includes a means disposed on said elongated housing member for securing said elongated housing member to such variety of vehicles.

12. The apparatus, according to claim 11, wherein said securing means includes one of at least a pair of brackets and a pair of hooks disposed on a predetermined portion of said elongated housing member.

13. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein such variety of vehicles includes at least one of a golf cart, a motorcycle, a boat, an all terrain vehicle, a riding lawn mower and a tractor.

14. The apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined shape of said elongated housing member is substantially rectangular.