Patent ID: 8497007
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: B23P,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A protective sheathing apparatus comprising: an elongated flexible member comprising a first lengthwise edge, a second lengthwise edge, a first widthwise edge, and a second widthwise edge; a plurality of first fastening elements affixed in proximity to said first lengthwise edge of said elongated flexible member; a plurality of second fastening elements affixed in proximity to said second lengthwise edge of said elongated flexible member, wherein said second fastening elements are configured to detachably engage with said first fastening elements when said second lengthwise edge of said elongated flexible member is rolled over towards said first lengthwise edge of said elongated flexible member, wherein said detachable engagement of said second fastening elements with said first fastening elements defines a generally cylindrical lengthwise channel within said elongated flexible member for accommodating one or more longitudinal objects, and wherein said one or more longitudinal objects within said generally cylindrical lengthwise channel are enclosed by said elongated flexible member; an attachment section attached to and extending outwardly from one or more of said first widthwise edge and said second widthwise edge of said elongated flexible member for enabling detachable engagement with another said protective sheathing apparatus; one or more third fastening elements affixed on an exterior surface of said elongated flexible member for enabling detachable attachment of said protective sheathing apparatus enclosing said one or more longitudinal objects to a support surface; and a support sleeve attached along said exterior surface of said elongated flexible member, wherein said support sleeve defines a pocket along said elongated flexible member for accommodating a shaping rod within said defined pocket, wherein said shaping rod enables said protective sheathing apparatus to be maneuvered along contours of one or more support surfaces.