Protective covering device, system, and method of use thereof

Abstract

A protective covering system comprising a fixture having an inner volume, the inner volume defined by at least one fixture wall having a height, a plurality of anchoring means located at least one of on the fixture and external to the fixture, and a covering device having a flexible cover section and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the plurality of anchoring means to removably secure the covering device over the inner volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the inner volume is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protective covering system comprising:
 a fixture having an inner volume, the inner volume defined by at least one fixture wall having a height;   a plurality of anchoring means located at least one of on the fixture and external to the fixture; and   a covering device having a flexible cover section and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the plurality of anchoring means to removably secure the covering device over the inner volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the inner volume.   
     
     
         2 . The protective covering system of  claim 1 , wherein the fastening means are attached to the cover section by a fastening strip of an adjustable length. 
     
     
         3 . The protective covering system of  claim 1 , wherein said fixture is a bathtub. 
     
     
         4 . The protective covering system of  claim 1 , further comprising a cushioning device, said cushioning device of a size able to cover at least a portion of the opening of the inner volume of the fixture. 
     
     
         5 . The protective covering system of  claim 4 , wherein the cushioning device is insertable within the covering device. 
     
     
         6 . The protective covering system of  claim 4 , wherein the cushioning device is a mattress. 
     
     
         7 . The protective covering system of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible ceiling is breathable. 
     
     
         8 . The protective covering system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 at least one shielding device positioned proximate the fixture, the shielding device hingedly moveable from a first position to a second position; 
 wherein the at least one shielding device shields the at least one fixture wall when in an upright position and. 
 
     
     
         9 . The protective covering system of  claim 8 , wherein at least one shielding device is portable. 
     
     
         10 . The protective covering system of  claim 8 , further comprising at least one gripping means affixed to at least one shielding device. 
     
     
         11 . The protective covering system of  claim 8 , wherein at least one shielding device is permanently affixed to a floor proximate the fixture. 
     
     
         12 . The protective system of  claim 11 , wherein at least one shielding device comprises a frame for the fixture. 
     
     
         13 . A protective covering system comprising:
 a fixture having a frame and a volume, the volume defined by a space located proximate the fixture configured to house one or more occupants;   a first plurality of anchoring means located on the fixture;   a second plurality of anchoring means located external to the fixture;   a covering device having a flexible cover section and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the first and second plurality of anchoring means to removably secure the covering device over the volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the volume of the fixture;   a cushioning device, the cushioning device of a size able to cover at least a portion of a top surface of the fixture, wherein the cushioning device interacts with the covering device; and   at least one shielding device positioned proximate the fixture, the shielding device hingedly moveable from a first position to a second position;   wherein the at least one shielding covers at least one fixture side when in an upright position.   
     
     
         14 . The protective covering system of  claim 13 , wherein the fixture is at least one of a bathtub and a bed frame. 
     
     
         15 . The protective covering system of  claim 13 , wherein the cushioning device is a mattress. 
     
     
         16 . The protective covering system of  claim 13 , wherein the flexible ceiling is breathable. 
     
     
         17 . A method of protection during a high velocity wind scenario comprising:
 providing a fixture having an inner volume, the inner volume defined by at least one fixture wall having a height;   disposing a first plurality of anchoring means on the fixture; and   providing a covering device having a flexible cover and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the first plurality of anchoring means located on the fixture and a second plurality of anchoring means located at least one of on the fixture and external to the fixture to removably secure the covering device over the inner volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the inner volume.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 providing a cushioning device insertable within the covering device.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 providing a shielding device, the shielding device hingedly moveable from a first position to a second position.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the flexible ceiling is breathable.