Patent ID: 6318426
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A blanket for protecting an object from inclement weather, comprising:a cover comprising a central portion and a skirt portion;a plurality of pad members disposed about the central portion, wherein the plurality of pad members are adjacently arranged in at least three rows of pad members, wherein the rows comprise a first row of pad members, a second row of pad members and a third row of pad members, wherein the second row of pad members has a proximal side adjacent the first row of pad members and a distal side adjacent the third row of pad members, wherein the first and third rows of pad members are secured to a base piece of the central portion, and wherein the second row of pad members is pivotally attached to the base piece of the central portion at the proximal side of the second row of pad members such that the second row of pad members can be folded onto the first row of pad members; anda fastener which engages the distal side of the second row of pad members when the second row of pad members is extended to occupy an unfolded position between the first row of pad members and the third row of pad members.