Cover to protect bicylce componets

Abstract

Bicycle accessories comprising a cover configured to be fitted over one or more components of a bicycle, and means for securing the cover over the one or more components is disclosed, in addition to methods of protecting one or more components of a bicycle, the method comprising providing a cover configured to be fitted over the one or more components of a bicycle, and securing the cover over the one or more components.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bicycle accessory comprising:
 a cover configured to be fitted over one or more components of a bicycle,   means for securing the cover over the one or more components.   
     
     
         2 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more bicycle component is selected from the group consisting of bike saddle, shift levers, bike computer, aero bars, grips and components of a handlebar head set. 
     
     
         3 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cover protects the one or more components from being scratched or damaged when the one or more components are rubbed against a hard surface. 
     
     
         4 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing is selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop fabric straps, draw string, reusable taping, elastic/rubber-band type strap, elastic bands, snaps, clips, buckle, magnets, strap/D-ring, zipper, and buttons, and/or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is formed from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of terry cloth, cotton, plastic, polyester, rubber, latex, elastic terry cloth, cotton, plastic, polyester, rubber, latex nylon, Gore-Tex®, leather, Fleece, spandex, neoprene, urethane, silicone, wool, silk, linen, and/or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The accessory of  claim 1 , further comprising soft padding configured to minimize damage to the one or more components. 
     
     
         7 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is water resistant or water proof. 
     
     
         8 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is pliable to enable the cover to be compressed for storage when not in use. 
     
     
         9 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is comprised of multiple pieces. 
     
     
         10 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cover for protecting components found on a bicycle handlebar is one piece. 
     
     
         11 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cover for protecting components on a bicycle handle bar comprises multiple pieces. 
     
     
         12 . A method of protecting one or more components of a bicycle, the method comprising providing a cover configured to be fitted over the one or more components of a bicycle, and securing the cover over the one or more components. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the one or more bicycle component is selected from the group consisting of bike saddle, shift levers, bike computer, aero bars, grips and components of a handlebar head set. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the cover is secured over the one or more components using a means selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop fabric straps, draw string, reusable taping, elastic/rubber-band type strap, elastic bands, snaps, clips, buckle, magnets, strap/D-ring, zipper, and buttons, and/or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the cover further comprises soft padding configured to minimize damage to the one or more components. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the cover is water resistant or water proof. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the cover is pliable to enable the cover to be compressed for storage when not in use. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the cover is comprised of multiple pieces. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the cover for protecting components found on a bicycle handlebar is one piece. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the cover for protecting components on a bicycle handle bar comprises multiple pieces.