Disposable moisture proof absorbent/anti-microbial covers for exercise mats and exercise accessories

Abstract

Exercise mats and exercise accessories are used on daily basis by a multitude of individuals throughout the course of the day. These exercise mats and exercise accessories can, and do, become contaminated with bodily fluids containing germs, viruses, and bacteria excreted by the individuals using the exercise mats and exercise accessories. It would not be conceivable or cost effective for the operators of gyms or exercise studios to clean and disinfect the exercise mats and exercise accessories after each user. This invention is a simple, cost effective way of minimizing cross contamination and spread of germs, viruses, and bacteria amongst users of exercise mats and exercise accessories.

1 . A disposable multi-layer moisture proof, absorbent/anti-microbial cover with an elasticized band or adhesive strips for securing the covers to exercise mats and exercise accessories to prevent cross contamination of bodily fluids containing germs, viruses, and bacteria amongst the users of exercise mats and exercise accessories: 
     
     
         2 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers are moisture proof; 
     
     
         3 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers are absorbent; 
     
     
         4 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers have anti-microbial qualities; 
     
     
         5 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers have a non-slip surface; 
     
     
         6 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers are disposable; 
     
     
         7 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers have adhesive strips to fit a variety mats; 
     
     
         8 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers have an elasticized band to fit a variety mats; 
     
     
         9 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat covers can be made in a variety of colors; 
     
     
         10 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise accessory covers are moisture proof; 
     
     
         11 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise accessory covers are absorbent; 
     
     
         12 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise accessory covers have anti-microbial qualities; 
     
     
         13 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise accessory covers are disposable; 
     
     
         14 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise accessory covers have adhesive strips to fit a variety of exercise accessories; 
     
     
         15 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise accessory covers have an elasticized band to fit a variety of exercise accessories; 
     
     
         16 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise accessory covers can be made in a variety of colors; 
     
     
         17 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat and exercise accessory covers can be made without anti-microbial qualities to offer an option for users who may have sensitivity to antimicrobial qualities; 
     
     
         18 . The closure of  claim 1  wherein the exercise mat and exercise accessory covers are printable;