DURABLE PROTECTIVE COVERS WITH STIFFENING RODS FOR PREVENTING SPILLED LIQUIDS FROM FLOWING INTO DRAINS OR HOLES
FIG4 is an exploded isometric view of a protective cover in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention
FIG4 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the protective cover 10 in which mechanical fasteners 25, such as rivets, snaps, or screws are used to form the first and second pockets 17 and 18. As shown, the upper durable backing layer 12 is folded over upon itself to form the first and second pockets 17 and 18, and the fasteners 25 are used to securely maintain the pockets.
exploded isometric view
17
pockets pocket
14
layer layers
12
layer layers
19
hand holes
22
stiffening rods stiffening rod
18
pockets pocket
25
fasteners
10
protective cover
23
stiffening rods stiffening rod
['1. A durable protective cover (10) for removable installation over a drain (16), the protective cover (10) comprising: a durable backing layer (12); and a pliable, tacky sealing layer (14) structured and arranged to block spills from entering the drain (16), wherein the protective cover (10) has a first end comprising a first stiffening rod (22) extending over at least a portion thereof and a second end opposing the first end comprising a second stiffening rod (23) extending over at least a portion thereof, wherein the first stiffening rod (22) is located at least partially within a first pocket (17) running along the first end of the protective cover (10), the second stiffening rod (23) is located at least partially within a second pocket (18) running along the second end of the protective cover (10), and a portion of each of the first and second stiffening rod (22, 23) is exposed outside of the first and second pockets (17, 18) to provide a handle.']