Cover for playable device

Abstract

This invention relates to a cover for a playable device, such as an instrument, a musical instrument, for example a guitar, a bass, a violin, a viola, or a cello, peripherals designed to resemble instruments, controllers designed to resemble instruments and/or toys. The cover can be form-fitted on a playable device leaving a playing area of the playable device fully exposed, such that the cover can be used while the playable device is being played or is merely being stored. The cover may protection from damage during use and storage. In some embodiments, the cover may be used to customize a playable device.

1 . A cover for a playable device having a body comprising:
 a front member;   a back member;   a first coupling mechanism configured to couple the front member to the back member;   wherein the cover is adapted to conform to a contour of the playable device;   and   wherein the cover engages a portion of the lower front edge of the playable device equal to or less than 90% of the perimeter of the lower front edge.   
     
     
         2 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is configured to be used while the playable device is being played. 
     
     
         3 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is configured to be used when the playable device is being stored. 
     
     
         4 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the front and back members comprise one or more layers. 
     
     
         5 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the front and back members comprise neoprene. 
     
     
         6 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the front and back members comprise synthetic rubber. 
     
     
         7 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the front and back members comprise polychloroprene. 
     
     
         8 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover covers less than about 50% by surface area of the face of the playable device. 
     
     
         9 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is configured to inhibit damage to playable device. 
     
     
         10 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is water resistant. 
     
     
         11 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover has a thickness in a range from about 0.1 millimeters to about 10 millimeters. 
     
     
         12 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the cover comprises a padded section. 
     
     
         13 . The cover of  claim 1 , further comprising an opening configured to engage a projection positioned on the playable device. 
     
     
         14 . The cover of  claim 1 , further comprising an opening configured to retain the cover on the playable device. 
     
     
         15 . The cover of  claim 1 , further comprising an edge member coupled to the first and second layers wherein a first tension in the edge member at a first position is greater than a second tension in the edge member at a second position. 
     
     
         16 . The cover of  claim 1 , further comprising an edge member coupled to the first and second layers using a second coupling mechanism such that a tension in the edge member varies along a length of the second coupling mechanism. 
     
     
         17 . A cover for an playable device comprising:
 a first layer having a thickness of greater than about 1.0 mm;   a second layer coupled to the first layer; and   an edge member coupled to the first and second layers wherein a first tension in the edge member at a first position is greater than a second tension in the edge member at a second position.   
     
     
         18 . The cover of  claim 17  further comprising a coupling mechanism to couple the edge member to the first and second layers. 
     
     
         19 . The cover of  claim 17  wherein the front member, back member, and edge members comprise one or more flexible materials. 
     
     
         20 . The cover of  claim 17  wherein the edge member is coupled to the first and second layers using a coupling mechanism such that a tension in the edge member varies along a length of the coupling mechanism.