Purses – wallets – and protective covers – Protective cover made of flaccid material
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-13
2001-12-11
Mancene, Gene (Department: 3727)
Purses, wallets, and protective covers
Protective cover made of flaccid material
C150S165000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06328083
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to covers, and in particular, to covers for barbecue grills.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The popularity of outdoor barbecue grills has led to an increased need to provide protection for such grills. Outdoor barbecue grills can be quite expensive and an unprotected grill soon loses its attractive, new appearance. In addition, the functionality of an unprotected grill may be compromised.
In general, several examples of covers for outdoor barbecue grills are known. Each of these existing covers, however, has significant disadvantages. For example, wooden covers are heavy, cumbersome, and often unattractive. When the grill is in use, a wooden cover must be removed and placed in a location so as not to interfere with the operator of the grill. A wooden cover when not in use takes up space which, if available at all, could otherwise be used for better purposes.
Conventional canvas covers also have deficiencies. Canvas covers are often unattractive, can be blown off a grill by high winds leaving the grill unprotected, and also must be stored when the grill is in use. Removal, folding, and storage of a conventional canvas cover can be a time-consuming and inconvenient exercise especially in cold temperatures and in wet conditions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a grill cover which can be easily removed, folded into itself, and stored when the grill is to be in use. The present invention also provides a grill cover which can be easily unfolded and placed on a grill.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a grill cover which is flexible, easily removed, foldable into itself, and easily stored. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a grill cover which can be easily unfolded and placed on a grill.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a grill cover which sheds water and is pliable even in cold conditions.
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Akinrele Dylan
Esterson Robin
Killen Kristie M.
Lamond Donald R.
Stern Anna
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Mancene Gene
Merek Joseph C
The Coleman Company Inc.
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