The terms stanchion cover, bollard cover, and bumper post sleeve all refer to sheathing, originally manufactured in high-density polyethylene, which slides over an existing bollard

Bollard

A bollard is a short vertical post. Originally it meant a post used on a ship or a quay, principally for mooring. The word now also describes a variety of structures to control or direct road traffic, such as posts arranged in a line to obstruct the passage of motor vehicles...

. The bollard cover was originally manufactured by means of a process called rotational molding

Rotational molding

Rotational molding, also known as rotomolding, rotocasting or spin casting, is a molding process for creating many kinds of mostly hollow items, typically of plastic....

. The purpose of this invention, patented by Frank Venegas, Jr. is to eliminate general maintenance such as painting

Painting

Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...

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The apparatus is commonly used in many different industries ranging from gas stations, retail storefronts, warehouses, banks, and parking lots. Since its creation, bollard covers have evolved from a simple dome shaped design to being available in many ornamental forms. Some of these include the pawn shape, ribbed shape, and even lighted bollard covers.