Patent ID: 6588361
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A cover and covered object combination, comprising:a fabric-like cover; a plurality of generally U-shaped retaining clips affixed to said cover, each said retaining clip comprising: an upper leg; a base; a lower leg, whereby said base interconnects said upper leg and said lower leg to form said generally U-shaped retaining clip; and a retaining clip hook; the covered object including a structure sized for placement of said retaining clips thereabout; said structure including a protrusion; each said retaining clip hook sized for selective engagement with said protrusion; each said retaining clip engaged with said structure, with each said upper leg contacting an upper surface of said structure, each said lower leg contacting a lower surface of said structure, each said retaining clip hook engaging said protrusion, and each said base disposed in close proximity to a substantially vertical portion of said structure, wherein said protrusion comprises a hook, and wherein each said retaining clip further includes a release handle connected to said retaining clip hook and operable to rotate said retaining clip hook out of engagement with said protrusion and thereby allow for removal of the cover.