Stair tread cover

Abstract

The inventive device is a stair tread cover that helps reduce falls on outdoor stairs. The device changes the slope of the stair surface to improve footing; uses a high friction surface to improve traction; and utilizes a unique shape to improve drainage of snow, ice and water. The unit may optionally be electrically powered with internal heating elements to melt snow and ice.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A stair cover for outdoor stairs comprising:
 A rubber-like material with a shape such that the front of the stair cover is higher than the back;   Containing water drainage pathways throughout that channel liquid off to the side;      
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  with the addition of embedded heat tracing cable to assist in melting show and ice 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  with the addition of a brightly colored edge to improve visibility of the edge of the stair