Self-moisture-wicking cover for sports equipment

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a cover for sports equipment, such as for skis, snowboards, surfboards, skateboards and the like. In one embodiment, the cover is formed in a similar shape to the equipment it is meant to cover, and large enough to cover at least one flat side and the edges of the equipment, while optionally leaving some portion of the equipment open to the air. The cover is made of a either a combination of fabrics, or a combination of faces of fabric, which allow for moisture to be wicked away from the sports equipment, and which provide protection for the equipment from rust and/or other damage.

1 . A self-moisture-wicking cover for sports equipment, comprising:
 a. an inner, moisture-wicking layer of fabric;   b. an outer breathable layer of fabric,   wherein said inner and outer layers are bonded together to maintain the moisture-wicking of said inner layer,   wherein said cover completely covers a base and edges of said snow sport equipment and can be tightened around said snow sport equipment with a fastener.   
     
     
         2 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said inner, moisture wicking layer of fabric is fleece or micro chamois. 
     
     
         3 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said inner, moisture wicking layer of fabric is polyester. 
     
     
         4 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said outer breathable layer of fabric is a polyester blend. 
     
     
         5 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said fastener is a drawstring. 
     
     
         6 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said inner and outer layers are bonded by incorporating a layer of polyurethane between said inner and outer layers, and heating said layer of polyurethane to bond said inner and outer layers. 
     
     
         7 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said inner and outer layers are bonded by dot-gluing. 
     
     
         8 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said inner and outer layers are bonded by stitching. 
     
     
         9 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said cover is designed to cover a snowboard. 
     
     
         10 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said cover is designed to cover a ski. 
     
     
         11 . The self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 1 , wherein said cover is designed to cover a surfboard. 
     
     
         12 . The self-moisture-wicking cover for sports equipment of  claim 6 , wherein the heating is performed by flame lamination. 
     
     
         13 . A self-moisture-wicking cover for sports equipment, comprising: a fabric with a first and second face, wherein the first face is an inner, moisture-wicking face of the fabric and the second face is an outer breathable face of the fabric,
 wherein said inner face is treated to increase the surface area of exposed fibers in the fabric,   wherein said cover completely covers a base and edges of said snow sport equipment and can be tightened around said snow sport equipment with a fastener.   
     
     
         14 . A method of making a self-moisture-wicking cover for sport equipment, comprising:
 c. bonding together an inner, moisture-wicking layer of fabric and an outer, breathable layer of fabric to maintain the moisture-wicking of said inner layer, wherein said bonded fabrics are shaped to completely cover a base and edges of said snow sport equipment; and   d. incorporating a fastener to allow the self-wicking cover to be tightened around said snow sport equipment.   
     
     
         15 . The method of making a self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 12 , wherein said inner, moisture wicking layer of fabric is fleece or micro chamois. 
     
     
         16 . The method of making a self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 12 , wherein said inner, moisture wicking layer of fabric is polyester. 
     
     
         17 . The method of making a self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 12 , wherein said outer breathable layer of fabric is a polyester blend. 
     
     
         18 . The method of making a self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 12 , wherein said fastener is a drawstring. 
     
     
         19 . The method of making a self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 12 , wherein said inner and outer layers are bonded by: (1) incorporating a layer of polyurethane between said inner and outer layers, and heating said layer of polyurethane to bond said inner and outer layers; (2) dot-gluing; or (3) stitching. 
     
     
         20 . The method of making a self-moisture-wicking cover of  claim 12 , wherein said cover is designed for a snowboard, a ski or an ice skate.