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A cover for protecting a direct broadcast satellite antenna having a flange around the outside perimeter of the antenna. The cover is fabricated from a waterproof, flexible sheet material, such as marine grade vinyl. The cover is sized to have a margin extending approximately one-half of the width o

A cover for protecting a direct broadcast satellite antenna having a flange around the outside perimeter of the antenna. The cover is fabricated from a waterproof, flexible sheet material, such as marine grade vinyl. The cover is sized to have a margin extending approximately one-half of the width of the flange beyond the outside edge of the antenna. A "J clip" strip having one edge folded over in a "J" configuration and having a width approximately the same dimension as the flange of the antenna, is positioned along the outer face of the cover with the opposite edge of the strip aligned even with the edge of the cover. The strip is sewn or otherwise attached to the cover material to form the completed cover. A gap of approximately 6" can be provided along one portion of the perimeter of the cover to provide clearance for the supporting structure and ventilation to the inside of the antenna. As the "J" strip is installed on the flange of the antenna, it is continuously worked around the perimeter which causes the "J" strip to be folded back on the cover material with the edge of the strip contacting the surface of the flange and providing a leveraging effect to tighten the cover material and securely retain it across the face of the antenna.

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[ What is claimed is:] [12.] A protective cover for a direct broadcast satellite antenna having a parabolic reflective surface, said antenna having a backward flange extending at least partially around the perimeter of the antenna, said cover comprising:a. a cover member fabricated from a flexible,

[ What is claimed is:] [12.] A protective cover for a direct broadcast satellite antenna having a parabolic reflective surface, said antenna having a backward flange extending at least partially around the perimeter of the antenna, said cover comprising:a. a cover member fabricated from a flexible, water impervious sheet material, having an outer face surface and a perimeter configuration which is the same as the outer dimensions of the antenna with an additional margin of one-half of the width of the antenna flange extending around the entire outside perimeter of said cover member;b. a "J" strip having a hook shaped lip along one edge, a shank portion having a flat surface opposite said hook shaped lip and a straight edge along the opposite edge of said strip, the width of the strip being approximately the same or slightly less than the width of the antenna flange; andc. attaching means for attaching said cover member to said "J" strip with said "J" strip extending substantially around the circumference of said cover member with the flat shank portion of said strip being positioned in contact with the face surface of said cover member and the straight edge aligned with the perimeter edge of said cover member, said strip and cover member being attached by at least one stitch line spaced approximately one-third to one-fifth of the width of said "J" strip from the straight edge of said strip so that the cover member can be mounted on the antenna in a taut condition by engaging the hooked end of the strip over the edge of the flange so as to protect the reflective surface and prevent the accumulation of ice, snow, leaves and other deleterious objects on the antenna.