Multi layer cover

Abstract

A cover for protecting patio furniture or other objects from adverse weather includes an outer layer and an inner layer removably attached to one another. The inner layer is a waterproof or water-resistant layer, whereas the outer layer is decorative and replaceable. The outer layer can be removed for either cleaning or replacement. The cover of the present invention affords versatility and flexibility to the consumers and results in cost savings.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A removable cover for protecting an object from exposure to weather comprising: 
 an outer layer;    at least one inner layer disposed over the object, wherein said inner and outer layers are movable independently of each other except at at least one contact site(s); and    means for removably attaching said outer layer to said inner are layer, said means for removably attaching being disposed at said contact sites.    
     
     
         2 . The removable cover of  claim 1  further comprising means for removably securing said cover to said object.  
     
     
         3 . The removable cover of  claim 2  wherein said means for removably securing is selected from the group consisting of drawstring, belt, buckle, tie, hook-and-loop fastener, snap, button, grommet, and hook.  
     
     
         4 . The removable cover of  claim 1  wherein said means for removably attaching said outer layer to said inner layer is comprised of a first and a second halves, said first half of said means is affixed to the inner layer and the second half of said means is affixed to the outer layer.  
     
     
         5 . The removable cover of  claim 1  wherein the at least one contact site is along an edge of the inner layer.  
     
     
         6 . The removable cover of  claim 1  wherein the at least one contact site is a plurality of contact sites spaced from one another.  
     
     
         7 . The removable cover of  claim 1  wherein said inner layer is UV resistant.  
     
     
         8 . The removable cover of  claim 1  wherein said inner layer is fabricated from a polymeric material.  
     
     
         9 . The removable cover of  claim 1  wherein said at least one contact site defines at least one contact area, the sum of the contact areas being substantially less than an area defined by the interior surface.  
     
     
         10 . The removable cover of  claim 9  wherein said at least one inner layer is a durable single layer.  
     
     
         11 . The removable cover of  claim 1  wherein said inner layer is waterproof.  
     
     
         12 . The removable cover of  claim 1 , wherein said means for removably attaching said outer layer to said inner layer is comprised of at least one button affixed to one layer and at least one loop for receiving said button disposed on the other layer.  
     
     
         13 . The removable cover of  claim 12 , wherein said loop has an outer loop edge and wherein said outer loop edge is elastic.  
     
     
         14 . The removable cover of  claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the outer layer to the inner layer is comprised of at least one buckle, each buckle having a first half affixed to one said layer and a corresponding second half affixed to said another layer.  
     
     
         15 . The removable cover of  claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the outer layer to the inner layer is comprised of at least one hook affixed to one said layer and a loop for receiving said hook affixed to another said layer.  
     
     
         16 . The removable cover of  claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the outer layer to the inner layer is comprised of at least one Velcro® strip having a male half affixed to one said layer and a female half affixed to another said layer.  
     
     
         17 . The removable cover of  claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the outer layer to the inner layer is comprised of at least one snap having a male half affixed to one said layer and a female half affixed to another said layer.  
     
     
         18 . The removable cover of  claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the outer layer to the inner layer is comprised of at least one length of a zipper, having one half affixed one said layer and a second half affixed to another said layer.  
     
     
         19 . A removable cover for protecting an object from exposure to weather comprising: 
 a single layer having an interior surface for contacting the object and an exterior surface; and    means for removably attaching is disposed on said single layer for allowing attachment of said single layer to a second layer.    
     
     
         20 . The removable cover of  claim 19  wherein said single layer has a layer edge and wherein the means for removably attaching said single layer to said second layer is located within a close proximity to said layer edge.  
     
     
         21 . The removable cover of  claim 19  further comprising means for removably securing said cover to said object, said means for removably securing is affixed to said single layer.  
     
     
         22 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer is either at least one button or at least one means for receiving said button.  
     
     
         23 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer is at least one male or female portion of a buckle.  
     
     
         24 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer is at least one male or female strip of Velcro®.  
     
     
         25 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer is at least one male or female half of a snap for receiving a second layer.  
     
     
         26 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said single layer is fabricated from durable material.  
     
     
         27 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said single layer is fabricated from polymeric material.  
     
     
         28 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said single layer is UV resistant.  
     
     
         29 . The removable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said single layer is waterproof.  
     
     
         30 . A removable cover for protecting an object from exposure to weather comprising: 
 a single layer having an exterior surface for exposure to weather and an interior surface; and    means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer.    
     
     
         31 . The removable cover of  claim 30 , wherein said means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer is either at least one button or at least one means for receiving said button.  
     
     
         32 . The removable cover of  claim 30 , wherein said means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer is at least one male or female portion of a buckle.  
     
     
         33 . The removable cover of  claim 30 , wherein said means for removably attaching said single layer to a second layer is at least one male or female strip of Velcro®.  
     
     
         34 . A removable cover for protecting an object comprising: 
 an outer layer;    an inner layer disposed over the object, wherein said inner and outer layers are movable independently of each other except at at least one contact site(s);    a first plurality of connectors disposed on one said layer; and    a second plurality of connectors for mating with said first said plurality of connectors, said second plurality of connectors disposed on said other layer for removably attaching said outer layer to said inner are layer at said contact sites.