Hot tub covering system

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a hot tub covering system comprised of a plurality of objects adapted to float on the water surface of a hot tub. The objects are adapted to disperse around a person's body in the water. In further exemplary embodiments, the system is adapted to reduce water evaporation and heat loss without substantially impeding use of the hot tub. Furthermore, if the hot tub is located in an indoors environment, the system reduces humidity (i.e., evaporation rate of the water) and creates a more pleasant atmosphere. As a non-limiting example, the objects may be made of a plastic, such as polyethylene, polystyrene or polypropylene. As non-limiting examples, the objects may have a generally cylindrical shape or a generally spherical shape.

1 . A hot tub covering system comprising a plurality of objects adapted to float on a surface of water in a hot tub, wherein the plurality of objects are adapted to disperse around a person's body in the water. 
   
   
       2 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the hot tub covering system covers less than 90% of the surface of the water. 
   
   
       3 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the hot tub covering system substantially covers the surface of the water. 
   
   
       4 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the hot tub covering system is adapted to reduce water evaporation and heat loss. 
   
   
       5 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the hot tub covering system is adapted to not impede use of the hot tub by a user. 
   
   
       6 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of objects is about 1-4 inches in diameter. 
   
   
       7 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of objects are comprised of a material that has a density less than that of water. 
   
   
       8 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein at least an outer surface of at least one of the plurality of objects is comprised of a closed-cell material. 
   
   
       9 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of objects is comprised of a plastic. 
   
   
       10 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of objects is comprised of at least one of polyethylene, polystyrene or polypropylene. 
   
   
       11 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of objects comprises a water-proof exterior coating. 
   
   
       12 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of objects comprises a generally cylindrical shape or a generally spherical shape. 
   
   
       13 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein a depth of coverage for the hot tub covering system is greater than one-object deep. 
   
   
       14 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of objects comprises a substantially solid object. 
   
   
       15 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of objects are adapted to be displaced as a user enters the hot tub. 
   
   
       16 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of objects are adapted to at least partially surround a user in the hot tub. 
   
   
       17 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of objects are freely movable relative to one another. 
   
   
       18 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of objects are not tightly packed. 
   
   
       19 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of objects further comprises a stabilization component configured to vertically orient the at least one object relative to the surface of the water. 
   
   
       20 . A hot tub covering system as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of objects is adapted to vertically orient the at least one object relative to the surface of the water.