Decorative step stool cover

Abstract

A decorative step stool cover is provided, comprising: a body having a substantially flat top surface, the top surface configured to cover a planar step surface of a single step stool and the body configured to overhang sides of the step stool; four legs attached to respective corners of the body, each leg comprising a compartment configured to enclose a leg of the step stool; and means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decorative step stool cover, comprising:
 a body having a substantially flat top section, the top section configured to cover a planar step surface of a single step stool and the body configured to overhang sides of the step stool;   four legs attached to respective corners of the body, each leg comprising a compartment configured to enclose a leg of the step stool and an outside bottom of each leg comprising a skid-resistant material; and   means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool.   
     
     
         2 . The step stool cover of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the body comprises:
 a top cover flap; 
 a cover bottom; and 
 an unfastenable seam securing one end of the top cover flap to a corresponding end of the cover bottom; and 
   the means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool comprises:
 a first fastener secured to an inside perimeter of the top cover flap; and 
 a second fastener secured to an outside perimeter of the cover bottom and matable to the first fastener. 
   
     
     
         3 . The step stool cover of  claim 2 , wherein the first and second fasteners comprise strips of hook and loop fastener material. 
     
     
         4 . The step stool cover of  claim 2 , wherein the means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool comprises a fastener selected from the group consisting of hook and loop material, snaps, zipper, and clips. 
     
     
         5 . The step stool cover of  claim 1 , wherein at least the top cover flap is an absorptive plush material selected from the group consisting of chenille, silk, rayon, and cotton. 
     
     
         6 . The step stool cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a head attached to a first end of the body. 
     
     
         7 . The step stool cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a tail attached to a second end of the body. 
     
     
         8 . The step stool cover of  claim 1 , further comprising graphics printed on a top surface of the top section. 
     
     
         9 . A decorative step stool cover, comprising:
 a substantially flat top surface configured to cover a planar step surface of a step stool;   a body hanging from the top surface configured to surround sides of the step stool;   four legs extending from respective corners of the body;   a head attached to a first end of the body; and   a tail attached to a second end of the body, opposite the first end.   
     
     
         10 . The step stool cover of  claim 9 , wherein the step stool cover has the appearance of an animal lying down. 
     
     
         11 . The step stool cover of  claim 9 , wherein at least the top surface is an absorptive plush material selected from the group consisting of chenille, silk, rayon, and cotton. 
     
     
         12 . A decorative step stool cover, comprising:
 a body having a substantially flat top section, the top surface configured to cover a planar step surface of a single step stool and the body configured to overhang sides of the step stool, the body comprising:
 a top cover flap; 
 a cover bottom; and 
 an unfastenable seam securing one end of the top cover flap to a corresponding end of the cover bottom; and 
   means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool, comprising:
 a first fastener secured to an inside perimeter of the top cover flap; and 
 a second fastener secured to an outside perimeter of the cover bottom and matable to the first fastener. 
   
     
     
         13 . The step stool cover of  claim 12 , wherein an outside bottom of each leg comprises a skid-resistant material. 
     
     
         14 . The step stool cover of  claim 12 , further comprising a head attached to a first end of the body. 
     
     
         15 . The step stool cover of  claim 12 , further comprising a tail attached to a second end of the body. 
     
     
         16 . The step stool cover of  claim 12 , further comprising graphics printed on a top surface of the top section. 
     
     
         17 . The step stool cover of  claim 12 , wherein at least the top surface is an absorptive plush material selected from the group consisting of chenille, silk, rayon, and cotton. 
     
     
         18 . The step stool cover of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 a head attached to a first end of the body; and   legs extending from at least two corners of the body.   
     
     
         19 . The step stool cover of  claim 18 , further comprising a tail attached to a second end of the body, wherein the step stool cover has the appearance of an animal lying down. 
     
     
         20 . The step stool cover of  claim 12 , further comprising graphics printed on a top surface of the top section.