Decorative theme umbrella slipcover

Abstract

A decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover includes: (a.) a flexible sheet member having a top view of footprint area of a patio umbrella and having a center orifice adapted to permit an elongated top center member of the patio umbrella to pass therethrough; and, (b.) a connection mechanism for removably affixing the flexible sheet member atop said patio umbrella. The connection mechanism may be for connection to the permanent top fabric or the ribs of the umbrella, or both. It may be a single element, such a s a band or pull, or it may be a plurality of disparate elements, such as clips.

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       21 . A decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover, which consists of: 
 (a.) a flexible sheet member having a top view of footprint area of a patio umbrella, said patio umbrella having a centerpost, a plurality of ribs and an umbrella fabric area, said flexible sheet member having a center orifice adapted to permit an elongated top center member of said patio umbrella to pass therethrough; and,    (b.) connection means for removably directly attaching said flexible sheet member to said patio umbrella fabric area, said connection means being selected from the group consisting of clips, snaps, buttons, clasps and male and female hook and loop fasteners.    
   
   
       22 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said flexible sheet member is selected from the group consisting of plastic, synthetic blend, cloth, natural fiber and paper.  
   
   
       23 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said flexible sheet member is selected from the group consisting of canvas, polyester, woven fabric, composite material and plastic coated cellulose.  
   
   
       24 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said flexible sheet member is symmetrical with respect to a central axis and has a top view shape selected from the group consisting of a circle, an oval, a rectangle and a polygon.  
   
   
       25 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said flexible sheet member includes a center closure component at said orifice for tightening said flexible sheet member about a top of said centerpost of said patio umbrella, said closure component being selected from the group consisting of elastic, pull cord, zipper, pin and snap.  
   
   
       26 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said connection means is at least partially hidden by a decoration presentation.  
   
   
       27 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said connection means is a plurality of spring clips.  
   
   
       28 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said flexible sheet member includes at least one representation of a theme selected from the group consisting of holidays, holy days, religious ceremonies, personal events and nature themes.  
   
   
       29 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 21  wherein said flexible sheet member includes at least one representation of a theme selected from the group consisting of sports, seasons, children's interests, business interests and artist decorations.  
   
   
       30 . A patio umbrella and decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover, which comprises: 
 (a.) a patio umbrella having a centerpost, ribs, a fabric area connected to said ribs, and an elongated top center member extending above said fabric area; and,    (b.) a flexible sheet member having a top view of footprint area of a patio umbrella and having a center orifice adapted to permit an elongated top center member of said patio umbrella to pass therethrough; and,    (c.) connection means for removably directly attaching said flexible sheet member to said patio umbrella fabric area, said connection means being selected from the group consisting of clips, snaps, buttons, clasps and male and female hook and loop fasteners.    
   
   
       31 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said flexible sheet member is selected from the group consisting of plastic, synthetic blend, cloth, natural fiber and paper.  
   
   
       32 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said flexible sheet member is selected from the group consisting of canvas, polyester, woven fabric, composite material and plastic coated cellulose.  
   
   
       33 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said flexible sheet member is symmetrical with respect to a central axis and has a top view shape selected from the group consisting of a circle, an oval, a rectangle and a polygon.  
   
   
       34 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said flexible sheet member includes a center closure component at said orifice for tightening said flexible sheet member about a top of said centerpost of said patio umbrella, said closure component being selected from the group consisting of elastic, pull cord, zipper, pin and snap.  
   
   
       35 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said connection means is at least partially hidden by a decoration presentation.  
   
   
       36 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said connection means is a plurality of spring clips.  
   
   
       37 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said flexible sheet member includes at least one representation of a theme selected from the group consisting of holidays, holy days, religious ceremonies, personal events and nature themes.  
   
   
       38 . The decorative theme patio umbrella slipcover of  claim 30  wherein said flexible sheet member includes at least one representation of a theme selected from the group consisting of sports, seasons, children's interests, business interests and artist decorations.