Fabric Article, Method of Making and Use

Abstract

An article or covering that has a means for fitting the covering on a top rail of a chair, a means for releasably securing the covering when folded; and a means for carrying the covering when folded.

1 . A covering, comprising:
 an article that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, at least one top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges;   at least one strap for releasably securing the covering when folded;   at least one panel for holding the at least one strap when not in use; and   a pocket fit portion for securing the covering over the top rail of a chair.   
     
     
         2 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the covering further comprises a handle affixed to the straps for carrying the covering when folded. 
     
     
         3 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket fit is provided by folding the top edge over so that the top edge does not abut the bottom edge and adding at least two vertical seams to the folded portion. 
     
     
         4 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the covering further comprises one or more closures selected from the group consisting of snap, hook, tie, clip, clamp, buckle, zipper, button, hook and loop, other engagement device and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is selected from the group consisting of cord, wire, webbing, belt, tie, band and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the covering further comprises a flap on a portion of the top edge that folds over a portion of the outer surface when in use. 
     
     
         7 . The covering of  claim 3 , wherein the covering further comprises one or more holes on the folded portion excluding the pocket fit. 
     
     
         8 . The covering of  claim 1 , further comprising a means for gathering the bottom edge. 
     
     
         9 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the covering is surged on all edges. 
     
     
         10 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket fit portion is about 19 inches to 26 inches in width. 
     
     
         11 . The covering of  claim 1  further comprising an accessory that include a heating or cooling element or a releasable pocket. 
     
     
         12 . A covering comprising
 a means for fitting the covering on a top rail of a chair;   a means for releasably securing the covering when folded; and   a means for carrying the covering when folded.   
     
     
         13 . The covering of  claim 12 , wherein the means for fitting includes a pocket prepared by folding the top edge over so that the top edge does not abut the bottom edge and providing at least two seams along the folded portion. 
     
     
         14 . The covering of  claim 12 , wherein the means for releasably securing the covering includes snap, hook, tie, clip, clamp, buckle, zipper, button, hook and loop type, other engagement device and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The covering of  claim 12 , wherein the means for carrying includes a handle connected to at least means for releasably securing the covering. 
     
     
         16 . A method of fabricating a covering comprising:
 providing an article that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, at least one upper edge, a bottom edge and two side edges;   adding at least one strap to the covering for releasably securing the covering when folded;   affixing at least one panel to the covering for holding the at least one strap when not in use; and   fabricating a pocket fit portion for securing the covering over the top rail of a chair.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the covering is provided as a single material surged on all edges. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one strap is sewn onto the covering. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the at least one panel is sewn onto the covering. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the pocket fit portion is provided by folding the upper edge over so that the upper edge does not abut the bottom edge and providing at least two seams along the folded portion.