Collapsible carrying case cover for a snowboard or similar device

Abstract

An apparatus for use with board sports equipment is described. The apparatus includes a cover that is configured to assume an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. In the expanded configuration, the cover is configured to cover a bottom surface and edges of a board, such as a snowboard, and to extend upwardly and inwardly about a perimeter of the board to partially cover a top surface of the board when in assembled relation to the board. In the collapsed configuration, the cover is configured to be turned inside out and outer ends of the cover are rolled upon themselves toward a center point of the cover when in unassembled relation to the board.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for use with board sports equipment, comprising:
 a cover configured to assume an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration;   wherein in the expanded configuration, the cover is configured to cover a bottom surface and edges of a board and to extend upwardly and inwardly about a perimeter of the board to partially cover a top surface of the board when in assembled relation to the board; and   wherein in the collapsed configuration, the cover is configured to be turned inside out and outer ends of the cover are configured to be rolled upon themselves toward a center point of the cover when in unassembled relation to the board.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a peripheral edge that continuously extends around the periphery of the cover; and   an elastic cord disposed in a channel formed in the peripheral edge, wherein the elastic cord is configured to draw the peripheral edge inwardly when in assembled relation to the board.   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first strap and a second strap attached to an outer surface of the cover, wherein the first strap is configured to attach to the second strap via a hook and loop fastener over the top surface of the board.   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first carrying handle and a second carrying handle attached to the cover, wherein the first carrying handle and the second carrying handle are attached to the cover at opposing sides of the cover.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first carrying strap and a second carrying strap attached to a bottom surface of the cover.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first protective covering configured to protect a toe portion of the board;   a second protective covering configured to protect a heel portion of the board; and   wherein the first protective covering and the second protective covering are attached to an outer surface of the cover.   
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein in the collapsed configuration, the first strap and the second strap are configured to attach to each other via the hook and loop fastener over the rolled outer ends of the cover. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein in the collapsed configuration, at least one of the first carrying handle and the second carrying handle is exposed. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is constructed of a fabric that includes spandex and polyester. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is configured to be stretched along both its length and width. 
     
     
         11 . A method comprising:
 applying a cover to a board to cover a bottom surface and edges of the board and to partially cover a top surface of the board;   attaching a first strap of the cover to a second strap of the cover via a hook and loop fastener over the top surface of the board;   detaching the first strap from the second strap;   removing the cover from the board;   turning the cover inside out; and   rolling outer ends of the cover upon themselves toward a center point of the cover.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 attaching the first strap of the cover to the second strap of the cover via a hook and loop fastener over the rolled outer ends of the cover.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 pulling the first strap over a first carrying handle of the cover;   pulling the second strap through a second carrying handle of the cover; and   attaching the first strap to the second strap via a hook and loop fastener over the rolled outer ends of the cover.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 hanging the cover by the second carrying handle.