Rocking chair slipper

Abstract

A floor protector that fits and conforms exactly to the shape of a rocking chair rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm, runner, rocker). A floor protector that is both functional and decorative. A fabric “slipper” that fits and conforms exactly to the shape of a rocking chair rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm, runner, rocker). The “slipper” stretches to slip on and off. There is foam or padding inserted inside on the bottom for cushioning to prevent damage and noise. There are two ties placed at strategic points to be tied in a bow to secure the “slipper” to the rocker foot. There is a stationary bow and lace trim for decorative purposes.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A rocking chair slipper for placing over the rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm, runner, rocker) of a rocking chair to protect the floor. comprising: 
 means for an elastic strip that is attached all around the edge of the opening of the slipper to enable the slipper to stretch enough to fit over the rocker foot and then conform back to the shape of the rocker foot.;    means for fabric or ribbon strips eight inches in length attached to the opening of the slipper on both sides at two stragetic points (one at 8 inches from the front corner and one 6 inches from the back corner of opening) to be tied into a bow around the rocker foot to keep the slipper in place., rigidly connected to said means for an elastic strip that is attached all around the edge of the opening of the slipper to enable the slipper to stretch enough to fit over the rocker foot and then conform back to the shape of the rocker foot.;    means for fabric must stretch all ways to expand to fit and conform to the shape and length of a standard rocking chair rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm or runner); and    means for foam or other padding inserted between two layers of fabric on the bottom of the slipper to cushion the floor and rocker foot., rigidly connected to said means for fabric must stretch all ways to expand to fit and conform to the shape and length of a standard rocking chair rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm or runner).    
     
     
         2 . The rocking chair slipper in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for an elastic strip that is attached all around the edge of the opening of the slipper to enable the slipper to stretch enough to fit over the rocker foot and then conform back to the shape of the rocker foot. comprises a Two pieces of ½″ wide elastic measuring 20″ in length. elastic strips.  
     
     
         3 . The rocking chair slipper in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for fabric or ribbon strips eight inches in length attached to the opening of the slipper on both sides at two stragetic points (one at 8 inches from the front corner and one 6 inches from the back corner of opening) to be tied into a bow around the rocker foot to keep the slipper in place. comprises a Two eight inch lengths of ribbon or similar material fabric ties.  
     
     
         4 . The rocking chair slipper in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for fabric must stretch all ways to expand to fit and conform to the shape and length of a standard rocking chair rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm or runner) comprises a Stretch fabric (4 way) 36″×12″ folded in half and sewn in such a manner to form a slipper. stretch fabric.  
     
     
         5 . The rocking chair slipper in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for foam or other padding inserted between two layers of fabric on the bottom of the slipper to cushion the floor and rocker foot. comprises a Foam or other padding ½″ thick by 2″ wide by 30″ long. padding.  
     
     
         6 . A rocking chair slipper for placing over the rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm, runner, rocker) of a rocking chair to protect the floor. comprising: 
 a Two pieces of ½″ wide elastic measuring 20″ in length. elastic strips, for an elastic strip that is attached all around the edge of the opening of the slipper to enable the slipper to stretch enough to fit over the rocker foot and then conform back to the shape of the rocker foot.;    a Two eight inch lengths of ribbon or similar material fabric ties, for fabric or ribbon strips eight inches in length attached to the opening of the slipper on both sides at two stragetic points (one at 8 inches from the front corner and one 6 inches from the back corner of opening) to be tied into a bow around the rocker foot to keep the slipper in place., rigidly connected to said elastic strips;    a Stretch fabric (4 way) 36″×12″ folded in half and sewn in such a manner to form a slipper. stretch fabric, for fabric must stretch all ways to expand to fit and conform to the shape and length of a standard rocking chair rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm or runner); and    a Foam or other padding ½″ thick by 2″ wide by 30″ long. padding, for foam or other padding inserted between two layers of fabric on the bottom of the slipper to cushion the floor and rocker foot., rigidly connected to said stretch fabric.    
     
     
         7 . The rocking chair slipper as recited in  claim 6 , further comprising: 
 an Any decorative gathered trim such as lace. lace or other decorative trim, for a gathered lace or other trim attached to the opening of the slipper for decorative purposes., rigidly connected to said fabric ties, and rigidly connected to said stretch fabric.    
     
     
         8 . The rocking chair slipper as recited in  claim 6 , further comprising: 
 a Ribbon or similar fabric tied into a bow and sewn on to the front of the slipper. bow, for this bow is for decorative purposes only.    
     
     
         9 . The rocking chair slipper as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising: 
 a Ribbon or similar fabric tied into a bow and sewn on to the front of the slipper. bow, for this bow is for decorative purposes only.    
     
     
         10 . A rocking chair slipper for placing over the rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm, runner, rocker) of a rocking chair to protect the floor. comprising: 
 a Two pieces of ½″ wide elastic measuring 20″ in length. elastic strips, for an elastic strip that is attached all around the edge of the opening of the slipper to enable the slipper to stretch enough to fit over the rocker foot and then conform back to the shape of the rocker foot.;    an Any decorative gathered trim such as lace. lace or other decorative trim, for a gathered lace or other trim attached to the opening of the slipper for decorative purposes.;    a Two eight inch lengths of ribbon or similar material fabric ties, for fabric or ribbon strips eight inches in length attached to the opening of the slipper on both sides at two stragetic points (one at 8 inches from the front corner and one 6 inches from the back corner of opening) to be tied into a bow around the rocker foot to keep the slipper in place., rigidly connected to said Lace or other decorative trim, and rigidly connected to said elastic strips;    a Ribbon or similar fabric tied into a bow and sewn on to the front of the slipper. bow, for this bow is for decorative purposes only.;    a Stretch fabric (4 way) 36″×12″ folded in half and sewn in such a manner to form a slipper. stretch fabric, for fabric must stretch all ways to expand to fit and conform to the shape and length of a standard rocking chair rocker foot (also referred to as rocker arm or runner), rigidly connected to said Lace or other decorative trim; and    a Foam or other padding ½″ thick by 2″ wide by 30″ long. padding, for foam or other padding inserted between two layers of fabric on the bottom of the slipper to cushion the floor and rocker foot., rigidly connected to said stretch fabric.