Attachable container cover

Abstract

A container cover formed in the shape of a recognizable object is disclosed. The outer covering material of the container cover may resemble an object, such as clothing, animals, or other recognizable items or characters. Preferably, the container cover has a size-adjustable opening configured to receive a first object, such as a container or an electronic device. The invention also includes a plurality of straps that may releaseably connect together to secure the covering material to a second object, such as a bicycle or a belt loop. Furthermore, the straps may be configured to appear as the arms, legs, sleeves, or other extensions of the recognizable object. In one embodiment, the container cover may be insulated with an insulating material.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A container cover formed to resemble a recognizable object, comprising: 
 a covering material configured to resemble of a recognizable object;    an opening in the covering material, the opening configured to receive a first object; and    a plurality of straps coupled to the covering material, the straps configured to cooperatively secure the covering material to a second object.    
     
     
         2 . The container cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first object comprises a container.  
     
     
         3 . The container cover of  claim 1 , wherein the first object comprises an electronic device.  
     
     
         4 . The container cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a fastener configured to modify the size of the opening.  
     
     
         5 . The container cover of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of straps are configured to releasably connect together.  
     
     
         6 . The container cover of  claim 1 , wherein the recognizable object comprises a jacket.  
     
     
         7 . The container cover of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of straps are configured to appear as sleeves.  
     
     
         8 . The container cover of  claim 1 , wherein the recognizable object comprises an animal.  
     
     
         9 . The container cover of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of straps comprises the arms of the animal.  
     
     
         10 . The container cover of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of straps comprises the front legs of the animal.  
     
     
         11 . The container cover of  claim 1 , wherein the recognizable object comprises an article of clothing.  
     
     
         12 . The container cover of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of straps comprises the arms of the article of clothing.  
     
     
         13 . The container cover of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of straps comprises the legs of the article of clothing.  
     
     
         14 . The container cover of  claim 1 , further comprising insulating materials for insulating the container.  
     
     
         15 . An item and a covering for the item, comprising: 
 an item;    a covering material configured to resemble a recognizable object;    an opening in the covering material, the opening configured to receive a first object; and    a plurality of straps coupled to the covering material, the straps configured to cooperatively secure the covering material to a second object.    
     
     
         16 . The item and covering of  claim 16 , wherein the item comprises a container.  
     
     
         17 . The item and covering of  claim 16 , wherein the item comprises an electronic device.  
     
     
         18 . An item cover configured to resemble a coat, the item cover comprising: 
 an item;    a covering material configured to resemble a coat;    an opening in the covering material, the opening configured to receive an item; and    a plurality of straps coupled to the covering material, the straps configured to cooperatively secure the covering material to an object.    
     
     
         19 . The item cover of  claim 19 , wherein the item comprises a container.  
     
     
         20 . The item cover of  claim 19 , wherein the item comprises an electronic device.  
     
     
         21 . The item cover of  claim 19 , wherein the plurality of straps is configured to resemble sleeves of the covering material.  
     
     
         22 . The item cover of  claim 19 , wherein the plurality of straps further comprises a plurality of attachment devices, the attachment devices configured to engage another attachment device.