Post cover sleeve with upper vessel

Abstract

A protective cover for a stanchion or post that includes an upper vessel that may be used as a planter, ashtray, or other purposes, thereby enhancing utility and/or decorative affect.

1 . A sleeve for covering a post, stanchion, or the like, comprising: 
 a lower portion that fits over a post or stanchion to be covered; and    an upper vessel, partitioned from the lower portion, enabling plants, sand, or other materials to be filled therein.    
   
   
       2 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , including one or more drainage holes extending from the upper vessel.  
   
   
       3 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the partition between the upper portion and the lower portion is domed.  
   
   
       4 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the lower portion and upper vessel have diameters; and    the diameter of the upper vessel is greater than the diameter of the lower portion.    
   
   
       5 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the lower portion is generally cylindrical.  
   
   
       6 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the upper vessel is generally cylindrical.  
   
   
       7 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the upper vessel is generally bowl-shaped.