Equipment Cover

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of an outdoor equipment cover. The structure has a body, a base, a frame, and a roof. The frame has rigid support elements with at least one horizontal member and one vertical member. The cover may have at least one light source and/or a heating element that can prevent ice and snow build up. A power source is provided for the light source and/or heating element.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cover for outdoor equipment comprising:
 a base comprised of a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface defines an area and is configured to support outdoor equipment used to support functions of a house or a building;   a frame connected to the base and comprised of a plurality of vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal supports; and   a roof that substantially covers the area of the top surface of the base.   
     
     
         2 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the roof is comprised of at least one of a plurality of shingles, a steel or a composite roofing material. 
     
     
         3 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the roof comprises a heating element. 
     
     
         4 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a lighting source. 
     
     
         5 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises an operational sensor. 
     
     
         6 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the operational sensor is in communication with a smart device. 
     
     
         7 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the operational sensor detects an operating time, a temperature, a humidity or a motion. 
     
     
         8 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 4 , further comprising an activation button or switch for activating the lighting source. 
     
     
         9 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 1  further comprising a fastener for securing the frame to the base. 
     
     
         10 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 9  further comprising a fastener for securing the roof to the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the fastener for the roof further comprises at least one of a chain, a rope, a cord or a string. 
     
     
         12 . The cover for outdoor equipment as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the heating element is either provided under the roof or integrated into the roof. 
     
     
         13 . A combination equipment and cover comprising:
 an equipment unit for supporting a function of a home or building;   a cover;   a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface is sized and configured to receive the equipment unit;   a frame comprised of a plurality of rigid vertical and horizontal elements and that is connected to the base by a first fastener;   a roof connected to the frame by a second fastener; and   at least one sensor positioned on the cover.   
     
     
         14 . The combination equipment and cover as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the at least one sensor is in communication with a smart device. 
     
     
         15 . The combination equipment and cover as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the at least one sensor senses at least one of an operating time, a temperature, a humidity and a motion. 
     
     
         16 . The combination equipment and cover as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the roof comprises a heating element. 
     
     
         17 . The combination equipment and cover as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the function is at least one of a heating, a cooling, a sanitary, a power or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The combination equipment and cover as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the roof comprises a light source. 
     
     
         19 . The combination equipment and cover as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the cover comprises a power source. 
     
     
         20 . An HVAC cover comprising:
 a frame comprised of a plurality of vertical and horizontal supports, a first end and a second end;   a base comprised of a top surface and that is connected to the frame by at least one fastener positioned on the first end;   a roof connected to the frame on the second end; and   a heating element positioned on the roof;   a light source positioned on the roof, wherein each of the heating element and the light source is activated by one of a button or a switch.