Cover for toy cars and methods of making the same

Abstract

A toy car cover that includes a sheet of fabric material, an elasticized boundary disposed along a perimeter of the sheet, and decorative elements integrated directly into the fabric or applied through printing or embroidery techniques.

1 . A toy car cover comprising:
 a sheet of fabric material;   an elasticized boundary disposed along a perimeter of the sheet; and   decorative elements integrated directly into the fabric or applied through printing or embroidery techniques,   wherein the cover is configured to fit on a toy car.   
     
     
         2 . The toy car cover of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric material comprises a blend of polyester and elastane. 
     
     
         3 . The toy car cover of  claim 1 , wherein the elasticized boundary is seamlessly sewn or integrated into the fabric of the cover. 
     
     
         4 . The toy car cover of  claim 1 , further comprising reinforced stitching along seams and edges of the cover. 
     
     
         5 . The toy car cover of  claim 1 , wherein the decorative elements include patterns, colors, graphics, or themed designs. 
     
     
         6 . The toy car cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is configured to accommodate model car replicas having scale sizes of 1:64 to 1:18 scale. 
     
     
         7 . The toy car cover of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric material comprises a moisture-resistant finish. 
     
     
         8 . The toy car cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is machine washable. 
     
     
         9 . A method of making a cover for a toy car comprising the steps of:
 generating measurement data based on measurements of at least one of dimensions and contours of the toy car;   forming a cover pattern based on the measurement data;   generating a template that matches the cover pattern;   forming a cover using the template;   printing a design onto a transfer medium using sublimation inks;   aligning the transfer medium with the template; and   transferring the design from the transfer medium to the cover.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the step of transferring comprises application of heat and pressure. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the heat is applied at a temperature of 190° C. to 210° C. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the pressure is applied at an amount of 40 to 60 psi. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the cover is made of polyester. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the cover comprises elastomeric stretch fibers.