Pool cover protector

Abstract

A protector for a pool cover comprising a pad of sturdy material attached along the edge of the cover.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pool cover, comprising
 (a) a primary layer; and   (b) a secondary layer having an edge, said secondary layer being smaller than said primary layer, wherein said secondary layer is positioned below said primary layer and joined to said primary layer over only a part of said edge.   
     
     
         2 . The pool cover of  claim 1 , wherein the secondary layer is attached to the primary layer by a clip. 
     
     
         3 . The pool cover of  claim 2 , wherein the clip is permanently attached to the secondary layer. 
     
     
         4 . The pool cover of  claim 2 , wherein the clip is elongate and extends over the entire part of said edge that is attached to said primary layer. 
     
     
         5 . The pool cover of  claim 1 , wherein the secondary layer does not absorb water. 
     
     
         6 . A protector for a pool cover, comprising:
 (a) A pad comprising flexible material, said pad having an edge;   (b) A clip located along part of said edge;   
     
     
         7 . The protector of  claim 6 , wherein said clip is elongate; and 
     
     
         8 . The protector of  claim 7 , wherein said clip comprises an extruded polymer. 
     
     
         9 . The protector of  claim 6 , wherein the protector does not absorb water. 
     
     
         10 . A method of protecting a pool cover, comprising the steps of:
 (a) Providing a pad comprising flexible material; and   (b) Attaching the pad to a pool cover in a position that prevents damage to the pool cover.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the pad is smaller than the pool cover. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the pad has an edge, and the pad is attached to the pool cover only a part of said edge. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the flexible material does not absorb water.