Outdoor Spigot Protection Device

Abstract

The present invention is an outdoor spigot protection device to prevent freezing and provide convenient access for operating the spigot. The device comprises a main cover body made of a hard plastic outer shell with an interior foam insulation layer, an open rear surface with a soft (i.e., compressible) foam ring for creating an airtight seal against an external or exterior wall, and a pull strap for securing the cover tightly to the spigot. A handle extends through the top of the cover and is operatively connected to the spigot valve via a fastening mechanism, enabling the valve to be turned without removing the cover. A hose aperture with weather-resistant materials accommodates a connected hose while preventing the entry of cold air and debris. The device can include an insulated wrap for protecting vertical pipes connected to free-standing spigots.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A spigot cover device comprising:
 a main cover body having an arcuate front wall, a pair of side walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall;   a handle; and   an outdoor spigot;   wherein said main body having an open rear surface and a compressible foam ring disposed on a rear outside edge for creating a seal against an exterior wall;   wherein said outdoor spigot is covered inside said main cover body;   wherein said main cover body having a material of plastic;   wherein said handle extends through said top wall of said main cover body;   wherein said handle operatively connected to a valve of said outdoor spigot;   wherein said handle covered by a protecting member over a portion of an elongated length of said handle; and   further wherein said handle having a horizontal arm disposed at a top end of said elongated length.   
     
     
         2 . The spigot cover device of  claim 1 , wherein rotation of said horizontal arm corresponds to rotation of said valve for actuation of said outdoor spigot. 
     
     
         3 . The spigot cover device of  claim 2  further comprising a hose aperture disposed through said front wall for a hose connected to said outdoor spigot to pass therethrough. 
     
     
         4 . The spigot cover device of  claim 3 , wherein said front wall having a hose-supporting member extending outward from said front wall to cover said hose aperture. 
     
     
         5 . The spigot cover device of  claim 4  further comprising a pull strap disposed in a central area of said front wall, wherein said pull strap extending from said front wall and looping around said outdoor spigot. 
     
     
         6 . The spigot cover device of  claim 5 , wherein said pull strap adapted to be pulled tight for biasing said main cover body and said compressible foam ring against the exterior wall. 
     
     
         7 . The spigot cover device of  claim 6 , wherein said main cover body having a coating of photoluminescence material. 
     
     
         8 . A spigot cover device comprising:
 a main cover body having an arcuate front wall, a pair of side walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall;   a handle; and   an outdoor spigot;   wherein said main cover body having a plastic outer shell and an interior foam insulation layer;   wherein said main body having an open rear surface and a compressible foam ring disposed on a rear outside edge for creating a seal against an exterior wall;   wherein said outdoor spigot is covered inside said main cover body;   wherein said handle extends through said top wall of said main cover body;   wherein said handle operatively connected to a valve of said outdoor spigot;   wherein said handle having a horizontal arm disposed at a top end of said elongated length; and   further wherein rotation of said horizontal arm corresponds to rotation of said valve for actuation of said outdoor spigot.   
     
     
         9 . The spigot cover device of  claim 8  further comprising a hose aperture disposed through said front wall for a hose connected to said outdoor spigot to pass therethrough. 
     
     
         10 . The spigot cover device of  claim 9 , wherein said front wall having a hose-supporting member extending outward from said front wall to cover said hose aperture. 
     
     
         11 . The spigot cover device of  claim 10  further comprising a pull strap disposed in a central area of said front wall, wherein said pull strap extending from said front wall and looping around said outdoor spigot. 
     
     
         12 . The spigot cover device of  claim 11 , wherein said pull strap adapted to be pulled tight for biasing said main cover body and said compressible foam ring against the exterior wall. 
     
     
         13 . The spigot cover device of  claim 12 , wherein said main cover body having a coating of photoluminescence material. 
     
     
         14 . The spigot cover device of  claim 8 , wherein said main cover body having a rigid material selected from the group consisting of an aluminum and a plastic; and further wherein said main cover body having a hinge along a top edge proximal to the exterior wall for selectively pivoting said main body cover around said outdoor spigot. 
     
     
         15 . A spigot cover device comprising:
 a main cover body having an arcuate front wall, a pair of side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a rear wall;   a handle;   a pull strap; and   an outdoor spigot;   wherein said main cover body having a plastic outer shell and an interior foam insulation layer;   wherein said outdoor spigot is covered inside said main cover body;   wherein said handle extends through said top wall of said main cover body;   wherein said handle operatively connected to a valve of said outdoor spigot;   wherein said handle having a horizontal arm disposed at a top end of said elongated length;   wherein rotation of said horizontal arm corresponds to rotation of said valve for actuation of said outdoor spigot;   wherein said pull strap disposed in a central area of said front wall; and   further wherein said pull strap extending from said front wall and looping around said outdoor spigot.   
     
     
         16 . The spigot cover device of  claim 15 , wherein said main cover body having an extendable said front wall and a selectively openable said bottom wall for insulated housing of a retractable coiled hose therein. 
     
     
         17 . The spigot cover device of  claim 15 , wherein said front wall having a hose-supporting member extending outward from said front wall to cover said hose aperture. 
     
     
         18 . The spigot cover device of  claim 17 , wherein said pull strap adapted to be pulled tight for biasing said main cover body against said outdoor spigot. 
     
     
         19 . The spigot cover device of  claim 18 , wherein said main cover body having a rigid material selected from the group consisting of an aluminum and a plastic; and further wherein said main cover body having a hinge along a top edge proximal to the exterior wall for selectively pivoting said main body cover around said outdoor spigot. 
     
     
         20 . The spigot cover device of  claim 19 , wherein said handle covered by a protecting member over a portion of an elongated length of said handle.