Disposable seat cover and associated methods
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1. A seat cover comprising:
- an elongate body portion with a front surface for contacting a user and a back surface for contacting a seat, the elongate body portion including an upper portion defining a linear terminal edge having a width dimension substantially equivalent to a width dimension of the seat, a lower portion opposite the upper portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween, the upper portion, the lower portion, and the intermediate portion each defining a left side and a right side, the elongate body portion removeably connectable to the seat;
a pair of arm protectors having an arm protector length, the arm protectors extending laterally from the elongate body portion, wherein each arm protector is connected to the elongate body portion by a section having a length less than the arm protector length, the arm protectors each adapted for covering at least a portion of an armrest of the seat;
a pocket defined by at least a portion of the front surface and located proximate the lower portion; and
a sanitizer disposed within the pocket;
wherein the linear terminal edge extends between the left side and the right side of the upper portion, and wherein the linear terminal edge is devoid of any protrusion therefrom.
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Abstract
A seat cover including an elongate body sheet for placement between a user and a seat is provided. A pair of arm protectors extend laterally from sides of an intermediate portion of the seat cover. The arm protectors provide a barrier between the user and armrests. An adhesive strip is integrally formed with a back surface of the seat cover and proximate an upper portion binds the cover to the seat. A pocket is integrally formed with a front lower surface of the seat cover for storing a sanitizer container.
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1. A seat cover comprising:
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an elongate body portion with a front surface for contacting a user and a back surface for contacting a seat, the elongate body portion including an upper portion defining a linear terminal edge having a width dimension substantially equivalent to a width dimension of the seat, a lower portion opposite the upper portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween, the upper portion, the lower portion, and the intermediate portion each defining a left side and a right side, the elongate body portion removeably connectable to the seat; a pair of arm protectors having an arm protector length, the arm protectors extending laterally from the elongate body portion, wherein each arm protector is connected to the elongate body portion by a section having a length less than the arm protector length, the arm protectors each adapted for covering at least a portion of an armrest of the seat; a pocket defined by at least a portion of the front surface and located proximate the lower portion; and a sanitizer disposed within the pocket; wherein the linear terminal edge extends between the left side and the right side of the upper portion, and wherein the linear terminal edge is devoid of any protrusion therefrom. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system useful in an airplane, the system comprising:
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a seat comprising a lower sitting portion, a backrest, a headrest, and opposing armrests, the headrest including a front, back, and top surface, wherein the seat is adapted for accommodating an airline traveler; a disposable sheet adapted to be positioned over the seat, the sheet comprising; an upper extent positioned over the backrest, the upper extent having a left side and a right side and defining a linear terminal edge having a width dimension substantially equivalent to a width dimension of the headrest, the sheet further comprising an intermediate extent positioned over the sitting portion, front and rear surfaces, and opposing side edges, the back surface in contact with the seat, the front surface creating a sanitary area for the airline traveler; at least one arm protector having an arm protector length, wherein the at least one arm protector is connected to the disposable sheet by a section having a length less than the arm protector length, the at least one arm protector extending laterally from one of the opposing side edges of the sheet, each arm protector further including peripheral side edges, the side edges being draped over the armrests of the airline seat; and a removable attachment means formed along the back surface of the sheet proximate to the upper extent, the removable attachment means being releasably secured to the headrest of the airline seat, wherein the sheet can be removed without damaging the seat. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A sheet adapted to be positioned over an airline seat with at least one armrest, the sheet comprising:
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an upper extent, a lower extent, and an intermediate extent therebetween, the sheet further including front and rear surfaces and opposing side edges, the back surface in contact with the airline seat, whereby the front surface creates a sanitary area for the airline passenger, the upper extent defining a linear top edge having a width substantially the same as a width of the airline seat; at least one arm protector having an arm protector length, wherein the at least one arm protector is connected to the intermediate extent by a section having a length less than the arm protector length, the at least one arm protector extending laterally from one of the opposing side edges of the sheet, each arm protector further including peripheral sides edges, the side edges being draped over the armrests of the airline seat; and an adhesive formed along the back surface of the sheet proximate the linear top edge, the adhesive being releasably secured to the airline seat at a top surface thereof, the sheet removable from the seat without damage thereto. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A kit comprising:
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a pouch; and a disposable sheet housed within the pouch, the disposable sheet adapted to be positioned over an airline seat with at least one armrest, the sheet comprising; an upper extent, a lower extent, and an intermediate extent therebetween, the sheet further including front and rear surfaces and opposing side edges, the back surface in contact with the airline seat, whereby the front surface creates a sanitary area for the airline passenger; at least one arm protector having an arm protector length, wherein each arm protector is connected to the sheet by a section having a length less than the arm protector length, the at least one arm protector extending laterally from one of the opposing side edges of the sheet, the at least one arm protector further including peripheral sides edges, the side edges being draped over the at least one armrest of the airline seat; an attachment means formed along the back surface of the sheet proximate the upper extent, the attachment means being releasably secured to the airline seat, the sheet removable from the seat without damage thereto; and at least one of a sanitary wipe and a sanitary solution either placed in the pouch or removeably attached thereto.
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17. A method for attaching a seat cover to an airline seat, the method comprising:
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exposing an attachment portion; positioning the attachment portion to removeably attach to a top of the seat in such a way that the seat cover does not extend rearward beyond a top surface of the seat; unfolding the seat cover in such a way that the seat cover substantially covers the seat; and positioning at least one arm protector to at least partially cover at least one armrest, wherein the at least one arm protector defines an arm protector length, and wherein the at least one arm protector is connected to the seat cover by a section having a length less than the arm protector length. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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