Hammock Accessory For Diverting Rain Flow

Abstract

Disclosed is a planar, circular disc, referred to as a diverter. Components of the diverter include a rim, a first face, a second face, a flange, and an interior aperture. The interior aperture is constructed of dimensions serving to accommodate the width and thickness of a strap, rope, cable, or other apparatus used for suspending a hammock between two vertical structures, usually trees. The profile of the interior aperture is constructed in any geometric contour, and in a range of sizes to fit the specific dimensions of any apparatus that is used for suspension of the hammock. The diverter, upon being connected about the apparatus used for support of a hammock, serves to divert the flow of rainwater away from the bedding surface of the hammock.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A rainwater diversion device for minimizing the accumulation of water about the bedding area of a hammock, comprising:
 a planar disc having a first face and a second face, the planar disc further comprising (a) an interior aperture oriented at the center of the planar disc; (b) a flange, integral to, and corresponding to the exterior of the interior aperture and encompassing the outer edges of the interior aperture; and (c) an integral circumferential rim constructed so as to encompass the outer perimeters of both faces of the planar disc.   
     
     
         2 . The rainwater diversion device as in  claim 1 , wherein the interior aperture comprises an orthogonal profile. 
     
     
         3 . The rainwater diversion device as in  claim 1 , wherein the interior aperture comprises a circular profile. 
     
     
         4 . The rainwater diversion device as in  claim 1 , wherein the interior aperture comprises an elliptical profile. 
     
     
         5 . A rainwater diversion device for minimizing the accumulation of rain water about the bedding area of a hammock, comprising:
 a separable planar disc, further comprising (a) a first semicircular disc having an upper ledge containing a shaped recess said upper ledge oriented at the diameter of said first semicircular disc; (b) a second semicircular disc having a lower ledge containing a shaped recess, said lower ledge oriented at the diameter of said second semicircular disc; (c) a hinged mechanism connecting a common end of the upper ledge and lower ledge; (d) a clasping mechanism having compatible opposing surfaces, affixed to the un-hinged end of the upper ledge and the unhinged end of the lower ledge; and (e) an integral circumferential rim constructed about the outer perimeters of each the first semicircular disc and the second semicircular disc.   
     
     
         6 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 5 , wherein the shaped recess comprises an orthogonal profile. 
     
     
         7 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 5 , wherein the shaped recess comprises a circular profile. 
     
     
         8 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 5 , wherein the shaped recess comprises an elliptical profile. 
     
     
         9 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 5 , wherein the clasping mechanism comprises corresponding components of a hook-and-felt fastening mechanism. 
     
     
         10 . Where it is desired to divert the flow of accumulated rain drops along the length of a strap, cable, rope, or other device providing support to at least one end of a hammock, a planar disc comprising a first face and a second face, the planar disc further comprising (a) an interior aperture oriented at the center of the planar disc; (b) a flange integral to, and corresponding to the outer contour edges of the interior aperture; and (c) an integral circumferential rim constructed so as to encompass the outer perimeters of both faces of the planar disc. 
     
     
         11 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 10 , wherein the interior aperture comprises an orthogonal profile. 
     
     
         12 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 10 , wherein the interior aperture comprises a circular profile. 
     
     
         13 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 10 , wherein the interior aperture comprises an elliptical profile. 
     
     
         14 . The rainwater diversion device of  claim 10 , wherein the clasping mechanism comprises corresponding components of a hook-and-felt fastening mechanism.