Tarpaulin Shroud

The present invention relates to a tarpaulin shroud and, more particularly, to a tarpaulin shroud for engulfing a hammock.

In general, it takes time to properly break down a tarpaulin or hammock. When rushing, a tarpaulin can rip and tear when not taking the proper amount of time. Therefore, added time is needed when properly storing the tarpaulin in an outdoors bag or compartment to avoid ripping and tearing the tarpaulin. There is a need for an invention that allows the user to properly store the tarpaulin without the extra time required.

As the foregoing illustrates, the invention provides the tarpaulin shroud to permit ease of constructing and deconstructing the tarpaulin without the extra time required to properly store the tarpaulin.

A tarpaulin shroud includes a first cover. The tarpaulin shroud further includes a second cover loosely coupled to the first cover. The tarpaulin shroud further includes a container fixed to the first cover. The container having an interior. The tarpaulin shroud further includes a mesh netting attached to the interior and engulfing a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin is peelable from the mesh netting.

The present disclosure includes a tarpaulin shroudaccording to the invention. In the exemplary embodiment, the tarpaulin shroudgenerally includes a cover assemblyand a body assembly.

As shown in, the cover assemblyincludes a first coverand a second cover.

The first coverincludes a first wall, a pull handle, a second walland a pair of buckle strapswhich forms the first cover.

As shown in, the first wallis an ovular shape and includes a planar surface. One skilled in the art would understand the first wallmay include a different design shape for the first wall. The first wallfurther includes an edging. The edgingextends along the perimeter of the first wall.

As shown in, the pull handleis a strap or a loop permitting a user's finger or fastening structure to extend through. The pull handleis stationary and positioned in a central portion of the first wall. One skilled in the art would understand the pull handle can include a different design so long as a user is able to occupy the pull handlewith a finger or fastener.

As shown in, the second wallincludes a planar surface and is an arch shaped member. The second wallfurther extends along the perimeter of the first wall. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design of the second wall may include a different design.

As shown in, the buckle strapsare standard buckle straps. One skilled in the art would understand the inner workings of buckle straps. Each buckle strap of the pair of buckle strapsfurther extends from an opposing side of the second wall, where the first wallis positioned between them.

The second coverincludes a first wall, a second walland the pair of buckle strapsof the first coveras shown in.

As shown, the first wallis an ovular shape and has a planar surface. One skilled in the art would understand the first wall may include a different design shape for the first wall. The first wallfurther includes an edging. The edgingextends along the perimeter of the first wall.

As shown, the second wallincludes a planar surface and is an arch shaped member. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design of the second wall may include a different design. The second wallextends along the perimeter of the first wall.

As previously stated, the buckle strapsare standard buckle straps. One skilled in the art would understand the inner workings of buckle straps. Each buckle strap of the pair of buckle strapsfurther extends from an opposing side of the second wallwhere the first wallis positioned between. The buckle strapsfurther loosely couple the first coverto the second cover.

The second coverfurther includes a pouch. The pouchis positioned on the opposing inner wall of the first wall. The pouchcan store a plurality of items which include the harnessesas shown in.

The body assemblyincludes a container, a container pull string, a mesh nettingand a mesh netting pull stringas shown in.

The containerincludes an outer walland an inner wallto form the container.

As shown, the containeris a barrel shaped member. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design of the container can include a different design shape of the container.

As shown, the outer wallis a planar surface member extending the surface area of the outer portion of the container.

As shown, the inner wallis a planar surface member extending the surface area of an interiorof the container.

The outer walland the inner wallof the containerformulate an opening. The openingextends into the interior of the container.

As shown, the container pull stringis a standard pull string. One skilled in the art would understand the inner workings of the container pull string. The container pull stringis intertwined and positioned on the opening.

The mesh nettingis a cylindrical member as shown in. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design of the mesh netting is not the only embodiment of the invention.

The mesh nettingincludes an interior cavitythat extends the length of the mesh netting. The mesh nettingfurther includes a mesh openingwhich extends into the interior cavity.

The mesh netting pull stringis a standard pull string. One skilled in the art would understand the inner workings of the mesh netting pull string. The mesh netting pull stringis intertwined and positioned around the mesh opening.

As assembled, for the first cover.

The second wallis positioned and sewn against the edgingof the first wallforming the first cover. One skilled in the art would understand there are other methods of combining the first walland the second wall. The pull handleis coupled to the central portion of the first wall. An endof each buckle strap of the pair of buckle strapsis secured to opposing sides of the second wall.

For the second cover, the second wallis positioned and stitched against the edgingof the first wallforming the second cover. One skilled in the art would understand there are other methods of combining the first walland the second wall. An opposing second endof each buckle strap of the pair of buckle strapsis secured to opposing sides of the second wall. The buckle strapsloosely couple the first coverto the second cover.

The first coveris arranged against containeropposite the openingand stitched allowing the first coverto be stationary while the second coveris fluid.

The container pull stringis intertwined to the openingof the container. The mesh nettingis positioned in the interiorof container. The mesh nettingis coupled to the inner wallof the containerclosest to the first wallof the first cover. The mesh netting pull stringis intertwined with the mesh opening. A hammock or tarpaulinis positioned through the mesh openingand into the interior cavity. The hammockis additionally coupled to a far end of the mesh netting, opposite the mesh opening. The mesh netting pull stringis then tightened, securing the mesh nettingto the hammockand covering the length of the hammock or tarpaulin.

The mesh nettingis positioned within the interiorof the container. A force on the container pull stringcloses the openingof the containersecuring the mesh nettingwithin. The second coveris then arranged over the openingof the container. The pair of buckle strapsare then engaged allowing the second coverto squeeze the containeragainst the first cover.

As shown, the operator will choose two structuresand secure harnessesto each. The operator will release the buckle strapsallowing the second coverto freely move while the first covercontinues to be static. The operator will then couple the pull handleto the harnessas shown in.

The container pull stringis then loosened allowing the openingto widen. The operator will then pull the hammockand mesh nettingcombination across to the second structure. The operator will fasten the harnessto the hammock. Once secured, the mesh netting pull stringis loosened allowing the mesh openingto widen and be peeled away from the hammockand stored in the interior cavityuntil the operator is ready to move the hammock or tarpaulinto another location.

In another embodiment as shown in, the operator may choose to secure the hammockto the harnessfirst. The operator can walk away and pull the first coverusing the pull handleand reveal the mesh netting, that is still secured to the hammock. The pull handlewill then be coupled to the harness. The operator will then loosen the mesh netting pull stringto widen the mesh openingallowing the operator to peel the mesh nettingfrom the hammockas shown in.

It should be noted that various changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its intended advantages. For example, various embodiments of the systems and methods may be provided based on various combinations of the features and functions from the subject matter provided herein.