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Abstract

A protective cover (20, 60, 190) for an elongated instrument comprising a hollow elongated member (22, 78, 92, 100, 124, 168, 178, 186, 200) and at least one loop member (28, 30, 62, 94, 122, 130, 134, 150, 160, 174, 182, 192, 194). The elongated member has a first and second end at opposite ends thereof. At least a portion of the elongated member is a pliable material. A loop member extends along a generally circumferential direction or around a perimeter of the elongated member at the first end. The loop member is affixed to and supports the elongated member along at least a portion of a circumference or perimeter of the elongated member such that an opening is formed at the first end of the elongated member, and such that when in a relaxed configuration, the opening remains open without a force being applied to the loop member. The proportions of the height and longitudinal dimensions of the loop member cross-section are such that the loop member has enough structural strength the maintain the opening at the first end, even in a relaxed state.

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