The present invention relates to a cover device for covering ceiling and wall mounted fixtures and, more particularly, to a flexible member having an interior chamber and an open mouth that is closed by a drawstring or other mechanism to encapsulate the entire fixture therein.
The task of painting the surfaces of a house or building structure involves initial preparation work to protect furniture, floor surfaces, various electrical fixtures, baseboard, trim and decorative molding from contact with paint applied by a brush, a roller or a sprayer. Also, paint may drip as it is applied, so it is important to cover all items and surfaces that could get paint on them during the painting process. When painting a ceiling that has one or more fixtures and/or structures mounted to the ceiling or an adjacent wall, it can be a time consuming and rather awkward procedure to protectively cover these fixtures and structures so that they do not get any paint on them. To cover a ceiling fan, for example, each of the blades of the fan need to be covered individually with plastic, cloth or paper and then the motor and mounting flange, as well as other parts, such as a light fixture, need to be covered using paper and tape. Some homes include multiple ceiling fans, thereby requiring a significant amount of preparation time just to protect the ceiling fans. This, in addition to covering and protecting other fixtures, structures and surfaces can often involve as much time as the actual job of painting.
In order to make the task of protecting ceiling and wall mounted fixtures and structures such as ceiling fans, chandeliers, pendant lighting, wall light sconces, artwork (e.g., sculptures), etc. when painting a ceiling, there remains a need for an improved cover device that is easily and efficiently installed to entirely cover and protect each fixture and structure from paint that might be sprayed, rolled or brushed on a ceiling surface above the fixture or structure.
The present invention is directed to a protective cover device for covering ceiling and wall mounted fixtures and structures. The protective cover device includes an open mouth surrounded by a rim and a flexible body extending from the open mouth and surrounding an interior chamber that is sized and configured to accommodate passage of a chandelier, the blades and motor of a ceiling fan or other cumbersome fixture therein. In a further embodiment, the interior chamber is sized and configured to also accommodate a light fixture that is attached to the ceiling fan, typically below the blades. A drawstring extends about the top rim of the cover device and is pulled to close the open mouth tightly against the very top mounting hardware of the fixture that fits against the ceiling surface. In this manner, the entire fixture or structure, including the hanging and mounting portions are all protectively covered within the one protective cover device that can be easily and quickly installed. An adhesive material may be provided at or near the top rim to help hold the top rim of the cover device against the mounting hardware of the fixture with the drawstring pulled to tightly close the open mouth of the cover device against the mounting hardware.
For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
Referring to the several views of the drawings, the protective cover device of the present invention is shown and is generally indicated as 10. The cover device 10 includes a main body 12 and an open mouth 14 surrounded by a top rim 16. The open mouth 14 communicates with an interior chamber 18 that is specifically sized and configured to surround a fixture 100 or other structure (e.g., a sculpture) that is mounted to a ceiling 110. Examples of fixtures and structures that can be protectively covered by the cover device 10 include, but are not limited to: chandeliers; pendant lights; wall light sconces; ceiling fans; and artwork.
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The protective cover device 10 of the present invention may be made of a lightweight disposable plastic material or, alternatively, of a more durable flexible material that is suitable for extensive use, such as protecting outdoor ceiling fans from dirt and dust when not in use.
While the present invention has been shown and described in accordance with several preferred and practical embodiments, it is recognized that departures from the instant disclosure are fully contemplated within the spirit and scope of the present invention which is not to be limited.
This non-provisional patent application is based on provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/235,446 filed on Aug. 20, 2021.
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63235446 | Aug 2021 | US |