Wind-resistant cover

Abstract

A wind-resistant cover for pools, spas, water basins and other large outdoor water enclosures is provided which addresses the needs and provides the advantages outlined herein. The cover includes a perimeter stabilizer and, at least one somewhat concentric and buoyant inner stabilizer. The stabilizers are preferably joined by at least one connector, and joined with a canopy, which is affixed at least at the perimeter stabilizer.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cover comprising:
 a perimeter stabilizer and at least one somewhat concentric and buoyant inner stabilizer, wherein the stabilizers are joined by a canopy which is affixed at least to the perimeter stabilizer.   
     
     
         2 . The cover according to  claim 1  further comprising one or more connectors affixed to and joining together the at least one inner stabilizer to the perimeter stabilizer. 
     
     
         3 . The cover according to  claim 1  wherein the stabilizers comprise air-fillable tubes. 
     
     
         4 . The cover according to  claim 1  wherein the stabilizers comprise a foam-like material. 
     
     
         5 . The cover according to  claim 2  wherein the stabilizers and connectors are air-fillable tubes. 
     
     
         6 . The cover according to  claim 5  wherein the air fillable tubes are interconnected. 
     
     
         7 . A kit for covering a pool or other large water container comprising:
 a cover, the cover comprising a perimeter stabilizer and at least one somewhat concentric and buoyant inner stabilizer, wherein the stabilizers are joined by a canopy which is affixed at least to the perimeter stabilizer, wherein the stabilizers comprise air-fillable tubes, and a storage bag for the cover.   
     
     
         8 . The kit according to  claim 7  wherein the cover comprises a flexible, lightweight, polypropylene material. 
     
     
         9 . The kit according to  claim 7  further comprising an air blower for filling the air-fillable tubes. 
     
     
         10 . A method for covering a pool or other large water container comprising:
 placing a cover comprising a perimeter stabilizer and at least one somewhat concentric and buoyant inner stabilizer, wherein the stabilizers are joined by a canopy which is affixed at least to the perimeter stabilizer atop the pool or other large water container for use.