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The present invention discloses a replacement cover assembly that is comprised of a universal adapter interface unit and a soft, pliable, disposable, universal camera cover detachably coupled with the universal adapter interface unit.

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1. A replacement cover assembly, comprising: a universal adapter interface unit; anda soft, pliable, disposable universal replacement camera cover;the universal adapter interface unit includes:a first section that is specifically configured to detachably couple with a particular structure; anda seco

1. A replacement cover assembly, comprising: a universal adapter interface unit; anda soft, pliable, disposable universal replacement camera cover;the universal adapter interface unit includes:a first section that is specifically configured to detachably couple with a particular structure; anda second section that is configured to universally, detachably couple with the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover;the second section of the universal adapter interface unit includes a securing structure;the securing structure is an interlocking surface structure on the second section;the interlocking surface structure is a circumferential, upwardly projecting flange, protruding at an angle θ from an outer surface of the second section. 2. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover has a first, expanded height for use, and a second, collapsed height for storage in a small, compact package. 3. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover includes a viewing area. 4. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 3, wherein: the viewing area of the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover includes a lens. 5. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover is comprised of:a lower section; andan upper section. 6. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 5, wherein: the lower section includes a viewing section with a lens. 7. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 5, wherein: the lower section further includes a body that houses and provides protective covering. 8. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 7, wherein: the body is generally cylindrical, with sufficient height and diameter to enable insertion and full, protective coverage for the camera. 9. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover includes a barrier flange with sufficient span to prevent and block unintentional access into a non-sterile field;barrier flange includes a first side that is within a sterile field section and a second side that faces the non-sterile field section. 10. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 5, wherein: the upper section has a universal coupling section that when engages a second section of the universal adapter interface unit, provides an indication of engagement. 11. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 10, wherein: the universal coupling sections are a set of tabs that engage a securing structure of the universal adapter interface unit. 12. A replacement cover assembly, comprising: a universal adapter interface unit that includes a coupling index; anda soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover that detachably interlocks with the universal adapter interface unit at the coupling index;the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover includes a viewing area that has a lens comprised of one of polycarbonate, polypropylene, and polystyrene which is coupled with the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover by a double sided adhesive member. 13. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 12, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover includes a barrier that limits a grip of a user to within a sterile field, with the barrier having stiffener structures to provide sufficient stiffness that facilitates to prevent from flexing during normal operation. 14. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 12, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover is comprised of one of polypropylene and polyethylene. 15. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 12, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover includes a fold structure form-factor. 16. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 15, wherein: the fold structure is formed using blow molding processes. 17. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 12, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover is manufactured using one of a thermoforming process and blow molding process. 18. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 12, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover is comprised of polypropylene that has a thickness range of about 0.012 inch to about 0.020 inches, preferably about 0.015 to about 0.020 inches. 19. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 12, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover has a barrier in a form an annular disc flange that functions to guard and limit a grip of a user to within a sterile field. 20. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 19, wherein: barrier includes stiffeners. 21. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 20, wherein: barrier includes coupling sections in a form of a tab that engage a securing structure of the universal adapter interface unit, with the securing structure providing fixed connection point that functions as indexing feature that is indicative of a proper connection point of the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover with universal adapter interface unit. 22. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 21, wherein: the coupling sections have a thickness of about less than or equal to 0.100 inches. 23. The replacement cover assembly as set forth in claim 12, wherein: the soft, pliable, disposable, universal replacement camera cover has a barrier in a form an annular disc flange that has a curved cross-sectional profile,wherein: a first side of the barrier that falls within a sterile field is generally convex, and a second side of the barrier is generally concave.