# US 2014/0150174 A1 · Protective covering device, system, and method of use thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0150174 A1 - Document ID: US20140150174A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/705,645 - Filed: 2012-12-05 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-12-05 - Inventors: Donald J. Erickson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140150174A1 ## CPC - A47K 3/001: {Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00; Insertions, e.g. for babies; Tubs suspended or inserted in baths; Security or alarm devices; Protecting linings or coverings; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting baths; Bath insulation} - A47C 31/002: {Anti-earthquake means} - E04H 9/14: against other dangerous influences, e.g. tornadoes, floods - Y02A 50/00: in human health protection, e.g. against extreme weather - A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) - Y02A: TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE ## Abstract A protective covering system comprising a fixture having an inner volume, the inner volume defined by at least one fixture wall having a height, a plurality of anchoring means located at least one of on the fixture and external to the fixture, and a covering device having a flexible cover section and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the plurality of anchoring means to removably secure the covering device over the inner volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the inner volume is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A protective covering system comprising: a fixture having an inner volume, the inner volume defined by at least one fixture wall having a height; a plurality of anchoring means located at least one of on the fixture and external to the fixture; and a covering device having a flexible cover section and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the plurality of anchoring means to removably secure the covering device over the inner volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the inner volume. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The protective covering system of claim 1, wherein the fastening means are attached to the cover section by a fastening strip of an adjustable length. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The protective covering system of claim 1, wherein said fixture is a bathtub. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The protective covering system of claim 1, further comprising a cushioning device, said cushioning device of a size able to cover at least a portion of the opening of the inner volume of the fixture. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The protective covering system of claim 4, wherein the cushioning device is insertable within the covering device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The protective covering system of claim 4, wherein the cushioning device is a mattress. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The protective covering system of claim 1, wherein the flexible ceiling is breathable. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The protective covering system of claim 1 further comprising: at least one shielding device positioned proximate the fixture, the shielding device hingedly moveable from a first position to a second position; wherein the at least one shielding device shields the at least one fixture wall when in an upright position and. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The protective covering system of claim 8, wherein at least one shielding device is portable. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The protective covering system of claim 8, further comprising at least one gripping means affixed to at least one shielding device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The protective covering system of claim 8, wherein at least one shielding device is permanently affixed to a floor proximate the fixture. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The protective system of claim 11, wherein at least one shielding device comprises a frame for the fixture. ### Claim 13 A protective covering system comprising: a fixture having a frame and a volume, the volume defined by a space located proximate the fixture configured to house one or more occupants; a first plurality of anchoring means located on the fixture; a second plurality of anchoring means located external to the fixture; a covering device having a flexible cover section and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the first and second plurality of anchoring means to removably secure the covering device over the volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the volume of the fixture; a cushioning device, the cushioning device of a size able to cover at least a portion of a top surface of the fixture, wherein the cushioning device interacts with the covering device; and at least one shielding device positioned proximate the fixture, the shielding device hingedly moveable from a first position to a second position; wherein the at least one shielding covers at least one fixture side when in an upright position. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The protective covering system of claim 13, wherein the fixture is at least one of a bathtub and a bed frame. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The protective covering system of claim 13, wherein the cushioning device is a mattress. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The protective covering system of claim 13, wherein the flexible ceiling is breathable. ### Claim 17 A method of protection during a high velocity wind scenario comprising: providing a fixture having an inner volume, the inner volume defined by at least one fixture wall having a height; disposing a first plurality of anchoring means on the fixture; and providing a covering device having a flexible cover and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the first plurality of anchoring means located on the fixture and a second plurality of anchoring means located at least one of on the fixture and external to the fixture to removably secure the covering device over the inner volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the inner volume. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising: providing a cushioning device insertable within the covering device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising: providing a shielding device, the shielding device hingedly moveable from a first position to a second position. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the flexible ceiling is breathable.