Inflatable faucet insulation

摘要

A seasonal insulative cover for an outdoor faucet includes at least two layers formed from a weatherproof material. A first and a second of the at least two layers are further connected to define a space there between. The first and second layers include a plurality of air chambers. A valve is included on the cover for inserting air between the at least two layers. Air inflated into the insulative cover at the valve urges the first of the at least two layers to partially conform to the outdoor faucet. The air further creates the space surrounding the outdoor faucet between the at least two layers. The space contains a volume of stationary air, which prevents a movement of air current from transferring heat from the outdoor faucet to an outdoor environment.

主权项

1. An outdoor faucet cover for insulating an associated outdoor faucet in freezing climates, comprising:
a selectively inflatable insulator body defined by a first open end, a closed end opposite the open end, and at least one continuous sidewall between the closed end and the open end, the continuous sidewall forming multiple air chambers; a cavity formed therein the inflatable body for receipt of the associated faucet; a valve adapted for selectively receiving air inflated into the insulator body, wherein a received volume of stationary air causes an inner surface of each air chamber to at least partially conform into direct, snug contact with an adjacent component of the associated faucet that the each one air chamber comes into contact with; and, wherein the insulator body is formed from at least one layer of UV resistant weatherproof material; a cinch strap encircling a perimeter of the insulator body adjacent the first open end and constricting the first open end of the insulator body to a snug fit around both an associated end of the associated faucet and any associated exposed water line of which the associated end engages; wherein the valve comprises a series of one-way valves for sequentially inflating each of the multiple air chambers one at a time; the series of one-way valves inflate the insulative cover in one direction; and, a reflective film layer situated along at least one of first and second layers.