Drawstring closure torch cover apparatus

Abstract

A cover for outdoor patio torches is provided that prevents the entrance of rain, dust and other undesirables while the torch is not in use. The cover resembles a small pouch-like affair approximately 10″ wide and 12″ long, made of black vinyl to protect against ultraviolet light damage. A drawstring closure located on the bottom, is simply pulled close and secured with a plastic clip or a knot.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A torch cover comprising: 
 a generally cylindrical outer housing closed at an upper end by an upper housing cover opposite an entry orifice at a lower end;    a circumscribing conduit formed about a lower circumference of said outer housing near said entry orifice and having a conduit entry;    an internal retention volume formed within said housing of a dimension approximately 10″ wide and 12″ long;    a drawstring entering and exiting said conduit entry in a manner such as to entirely circumscribe said lower of said cylindrical outer housing; and    drawstring retention means, said drawstring retention means comprising a spring clip, said spring clip for impinging movement of said drawstring.    
     
     
         2 . The torch cover of  claim 1 , wherein said upper housing cover is formed of light impenetrable material for impeding penetration of damaging UV-A and UV-B sunlight.  
     
     
         3 . The torch cover of  claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical outer housing is formed of light impenetrable material for impeding penetration of damagaing UV-A and UV-B sunlight.  
     
     
         4 . A torch cover comprising: 
 a generally cylindrical outer housing including an upper end and a lower end, said upper end integrally coupled to an upper housing cover, said lower end opposite to said upper end, said lower end forming an entry orifice;    a circumscribing conduit formed about a lower circumference of said outer housing nears said entry orifice and including a conduit entry;    an internal retention volume formed along an interior of said cylindrical outer housing;    a drawstring entering and exiting said conduit entry in a manner so as to entirely circumscribe said lower end of said cylindrical outer housing;    drawstring retention means for mechanically impinging said drawstring; and    an extinguishing cap, said cap integral to said drawstring retention means, said cap comprising a top portion, a cylindrical sidewall depending from said top portion and a cavity formed by said top portion and said sidewall, said cap for extinguishing a torch flame.    
     
     
         5 . The torch cover of  claim 4 , wherein said internal retention volume measures approximately 10″ wide and 12″ long.  
     
     
         6 . The torch cover of  claim 5 , wherein said internal retention volume receives the flame bearing portion of a torch.  
     
     
         7 . The torch cover of  claim 6 , wherein said drawstring retention means comprises a spring clip.  
     
     
         8 . The torch cover of  claim 7 , wherein said extinguishing cap is manufactured from a material selected from the group consisting of metal, stone, glass, plexiglass, acrylic, ceramic, mortar and fire resistant nylon.  
     
     
         9 . A torch cover comprising: 
 a generally cylindrical outer housing including an upper end and a lower end, said upper end integrally coupled to an upper housing cover, said lower end opposite to said upper end, said lower end forming an entry orifice;    a circumscribing conduit formed about a lower circumference of said outer housing nears said entry orifice and including a conduit entry;    an internal retention volume formed along an interior of said cylindrical outer housing, said internal retention volume comprising a fire resistant nylon fiber, said fire resistant nylon fiber for preventing fire and heat damage to said cover;    a drawstring entering and exiting said conduit entry in a manner so as to entirely circumscribe said lower end of said cylindrical outer housing; and    drawstring retention means for mechanically impinging said drawstring.    
     
     
         10  The torch cover of  claim 9 , wherein said internal retention volume further comprises a fabric strengthening nylon fiber, said fabric strengthening nylon fiber providing structural integrity to said cover so as to allow said cover to withstand repeated use in extinguishing torch flames.  
     
     
         11 . The torch cover of  claim 10 , wherein said internal retention volume measures approximately 10″ wide and 12″ long.  
     
     
         12 . The torch of  claim 11 , wherein said internal retention volume receives the flame bearing portion of a torch.  
     
     
         13 . The torch of  claim 12 , wherein said drawstring retention means comprises 
 a spring clip.