Convertible Ramp Stair Cover with Variable End Segments

Abstract

The disclosure includes a device and steps of a method for covering stairs from a first tread run to a last riser with a convertible ramp stair cover of a total variable length. The method includes extending a top end segment from a top joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut a top run of the staircase. The method additionally includes extending a bottom end segment from a bottom joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut the floor adjacent the staircase and changing an angle of the top segment with respect to the convertible ramp stair cover to match a surface of the top run of the staircase. The method yet includes changing an angle of the bottom segment with respect to the convertible ramp stair cover to approach a surface of the floor adjacent the staircase.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A stair cover for a staircase of stairs, comprising:
 a. a convertible ramp stair cover having a variable length from a first riser to a last riser of the staircase;   b. a top end segment configured to extend from a top joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut a top run of the staircase; and   c. a bottom end segment configured to extend from a bottom joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut the floor adjacent the staircase.   
     
     
         2 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , wherein the variable length of the bottom end segment is greater than a length of a rise of the staircase. 
     
     
         3 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , wherein the variable length of the top end segment is approximately equal to a length of a run of the staircase. 
     
     
         4 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a top surface of the convertible ramp stair cover having a grit-like friction material thereon. 
     
     
         5 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a seam from the top and bottom joints to the convertible ramp stair cover and a seam at each transition from a riser to a run thereof and wherein the convertible ramp stair cover folds up at the seams. 
     
     
         6 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , wherein the variable length of the convertible ramp stair cover is approximately equal to a run of the stairs times n number of stairs. 
     
     
         7 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , wherein the top end segment defines at least one hole for a fastening anchor to the top run of the staircase. 
     
     
         8 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom end segment defines at least one hole for a fastening anchor to the floor adjacent the staircase. 
     
     
         9 . A stair cover for a staircase of stairs, comprising:
 a. a convertible ramp stair cover of a total variable length having a plurality of longitudinal portions each of a fixed length;   b. a top end segment configured to extend from a top joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut a top run of the staircase; and   c. a bottom end segment configured to extend from a bottom joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut the floor adjacent the staircase.   
     
     
         10 . The stair cover of  claim 9 , wherein the variable length of the convertible ramp stair cover is based on a first longitudinal portion of the ramp sliding past a second longitudinal portion of the ramp. 
     
     
         11 . The stair cover of  claim 9 , wherein the variable length of the top end segment is based on a longitudinal portion of the top end segment sliding past the top joint of the ramp. 
     
     
         12 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , wherein the variable length of the bottom end segment is based on a longitudinal portion of the bottom end segment sliding past the bottom joint of the ramp. 
     
     
         13 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a compression clip configured to allow a plurality of longitudinal portions to slid past one another and vary a total effective length thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The stair cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a tongue and groove relation between the longitudinal portions 
     
     
         15 . A method for covering a staircase of stairs, comprising:
 a. covering the staircase from a first run to a last riser with a convertible ramp stair cover of a total variable length;   b. extending a top end segment from a top joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut a top run of the staircase; and   c. extending a bottom end segment from a bottom joint of the convertible ramp stair cover a variable length to abut the floor adjacent the staircase.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising anchoring the top end segment to a top run of the staircase. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising anchoring the bottom end segment to a floor adjacent the staircase. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising varying the total length of the convertible ramp stair cover by sliding a first longitudinal portion of the ramp past a second longitudinal portion of the ramp. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising changing an angle of the top segment with respect to the convertible ramp stair cover to match a surface of the top run of the staircase. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising changing an angle of the bottom segment with respect to the convertible ramp stair cover to approach a surface of the floor adjacent the staircase.