Protective spa cover

Abstract

A spa/hot tub protective cover prevents the adverse effects of the sun and; weather from causing damage to a spa or hot tub. It also prevents damage or soiling by tree sap, insects, bird droppings, etc. The protective cover is constructed from a synthetic canvas-type of material which is well suited to protect the underlying spa. The protective spa cover is designed to cover the entire spa, with the exception of the pivot arms which aid in flipping the lid out of the way during use of the spa and the optional attached handrail. The spa cover is easily slipped over the spa, where it can remain for years without having to be removed.

1 . A device for protecting a spa from foreign material which might otherwise accumulate on the spa lid or siding. 
     
     
         2 . A device for protecting a spa from foreign material which might otherwise accumulate on the spa lid and siding in  claim 1 , further comprising a device constructed of a high quality synthetic, canvas-like material. 
     
     
         3 . A device for protecting a spa comprising a high quality synthetic, canvas-like material, further comprising a material which is resistant to the harmful rays of the sun, so as to provide many years of protection. 
     
     
         4 . A device for protecting a spa with a material which is resistant to the harmful rays of the sun for many years, further comprising a material which is waterproof. 
     
     
         5 . A device for protecting a spa with a material which is waterproof in  claim 4 , further comprising a material which is a breathable fabric, which will not trap moisture of cause sweating under it. 
     
     
         6 . A device for protecting a spa which is a breathable fabric which will not trap moisture or cause sweating under it in  claim 5 , further comprising a material which will not mildew. 
     
     
         7 . A device for protecting a spa with a fabric which will not mildew in  claim 6 , further comprising a cover which is fade resistant. 
     
     
         8 . A device for protecting a spa comprising a material which is fade resistant in  claim 7 , further comprising a cover for the lid of a spa to protect the lid's vinyl cover from drying out or cracking. 
     
     
         9 . A device for protecting a spa lid cover from drying out or cracking in  claim 8 , further comprising a cover that will protect the spa lid's cover from staining from debris dropping on the lid, such as tree sap, bird droppings, etc. 
     
     
         10 . A device that will protect the spa lid's vinyl cover from staining caused by debris dropping on the lid in  claim 9 , further comprising a spa cover which can protect the spa lid's vinyl cover from fading. 
     
     
         11 . A device which can protect the spa lid's vinyl cover from fading in  claim 10 , further comprising a cover which will protect the sides of the spa from fading. 
     
     
         12 . A device which will protect the sides of the spa from fading in  claim 11 , further comprising a cover that will protect the spa siding from dirt and debris. 
     
     
         13 . A device that will protect the spa siding from dirt and debris in  claim 12 , further comprising a cover that will eliminate the need to clean or otherwise service the siding. 
     
     
         14 . A device that will eliminate the need to clean or otherwise service the siding of the spa in  claim 13 , further comprising a cover that will protect the spa lid and siding from water damage such as rain, snow, fog, etc. 
     
     
         15 . A device that will protect the spa lid and siding from water damage due to rain, snow, fog, etc. in  claim 14 , further comprising a cover that will improve the overall heating efficiency of the spa heater, by providing additional insulation. 
     
     
         16 . A device that will improve the heating efficiency of the spa heater by providing additional insulation in  claim 15 , further comprising a cover that can help maintain the value of the spa, by protecting the exterior surfaces from the effects of wear and tear, and maintaining the new like appearance of the spa. 
     
     
         17 . A device that can help maintain the value of a spa by protecting it's exterior surfaces from ware and tare and maintaining the new like appearance of the spa in  claim 16 , further comprising a cover which will protect against expenses for repairs and/or maintenance. 
     
     
         18 . A device which will protect against expensive repairs and/or maintenance in  claim 17 , further comprising a cover which has slits on the sides to accommodate installation and to allow the cover to fit around the spa lid pivot arms. 
     
     
         19 . A device which has slits on the sides to accommodate installation and allow the cover to fit around the pivot arms in  claim 18 , further comprising a cover that can have and optional slit in the front to accommodate a hand rail. 
     
     
         20 . A device to protect a spa that can have a optional slit to accommodate a hand rail in  claim 19 , further comprising a cover that has optional latches that can be applied to prevent the wind from raising the cover over the top of the lid, or otherwise flap in the wind.