Valance Patents (Class 5/493)
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Publication number: 20110167561Abstract: An adjustable bed skirt includes a deck with a peripheral edge around its perimeter, and a ruffle attached around the perimeter of the deck at the peripheral edge. The deck includes a releasable longitudinal fold and a releasable lateral fold, reversibly secured by closure members. The ruffle includes a plurality of releasably extendible pleats. Each of the longitudinal and lateral folds extends into an associated one of the pleats. When the longitudinal fold is released, the deck and the ruffle are changed from a first, folded width to a second, unfolded width. When the lateral fold is released, the deck and the ruffle are changed from a first, folded length to a second, unfolded length.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Carolyn Jo Gatzke, Diane Holnagel Lechner
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Patent number: 7945977Abstract: A bedding accessory for storing a plurality of articles in the space fully beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, a side portion appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portion. The sheet portion is placed in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure. The side portion is arranged to hang downwardly from the sheet portion adjacent the space beneath the bed frame. Each storage compartment is configured to retain at last one article therein and is comprised of an outer panel facing outwardly away from the bed frame and an inner panel facing inwardly toward the space beneath the bed frame. The inner and outer panels of each storage compartment jointly define an opening for receipt of an article, and the compartment substantially retains the article in the space fully beneath the bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventor: Holly S. Tucker
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Patent number: 7793370Abstract: A bed skirt enhancing apparatus for placement adjacent and beneath a bed skirt. In one embodiment, the bed skirt enhancing apparatus comprises multiple layers of rigid material gathered and joined together forming a ruffled, multi-layered sheath. The sheath spans a distance sufficient to surround a perimeter of a box spring of a mattress. A band or planar piece of fabric may be used for securing the sheath to the box spring. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a ruffle insert for placement beneath a bed skirt comprises a planar panel, and a suspended ruffle skirt; whereby said suspended ruffle skirt comprises multiple layers of material; and whereby said multiple layers of material are held together by at least one monofilament latitudinal band.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Sheralyn Hampton
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Patent number: 7757315Abstract: A mattress wrap set is disclosed, providing an easy way to cover a mattress with a sheet, and remove the sheet from the mattress. The mattress wrap set includes a wrap sheet to cover the sides of a mattress and having a top edge that is inelastic. The top edge includes four right-angled corners and is adapted to cover a periphery of the top of the mattress. The mattress wrap set further includes a top sheet to cover at least most of the top of the mattress, and a plurality of fasteners, with one fastener located at each right-angled corner to removably connect the top sheet to the wrap sheet.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Inventor: Yolanda Lopez-Rettew
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Publication number: 20100154122Abstract: A bed covering system is disclosed comprising an upper sheet and a lower sheet wherein the lower sheet fits on a mattress in a removable manner. The upper sheet is connected to the lower sheet through expandable flaps of material. A zipper runs between the sides of the upper and lower sheets such that when it is zipped, the upper sheet is pulled tightly against the lower sheet but when it is unzipped the upper sheet is allowed to move away from the lower sheet to the extent of the expandable flaps or material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Kathleen M. Crispino, Dennis Crispino
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Patent number: 7739761Abstract: A bedding accessory for storing a plurality of articles in the space fully beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure. The side portions are arranged to hang downwardly from the sheet portion adjacent the space beneath the bed frame. Each storage compartment is configured to retain at last one article therein and is comprised of an outer panel facing outwardly away from the bed frame and an inner panel facing inwardly toward the space beneath the bed frame. The inner and outer panels of each storage compartment jointly define an opening for receipt of an article, and the compartment substantially retains the article in the space fully beneath the bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventor: Holly S. Tucker
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Publication number: 20100064435Abstract: A bed sheet may be designed to easily install on a mattress and may be designed to be placed over existing bedding. The bed sheet may act as a barrier between a sleeping person and the mattress, existing bedding, or both to deter vectors, pests, or both from passing from the mattress or bedding to a sleeping person.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Sharon L. Stuart
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Patent number: 7676863Abstract: A bed skirt adapted to be removably attached to an associated bed sheet is disclosed. The bed skirt includes a first decorative side and a second decorative side. The bed sheet includes a top and an edge portion adapted to fit over one of a mattress and a box spring. A plurality of fasteners is provided to removably attach the bed skirt to the edge portion of the bed sheet, wherein one of the first decorative side and the second decorative side is outwardly facing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Sharon K. Henning
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Publication number: 20100058537Abstract: A bedding system and method can minimize the time, labor and/or frustration associated with making a bed. The system includes a fitted sheet as well as a flat sheet and/or a comforter. The fitted sheet can conformingly fit around a mattress. The fitted sheet can be equipped with connectors in a foot side portion thereof. The flat sheet can include a panel attached to an inner side thereof in a foot end region. The flat sheet panel can include connectors adapted for removable attachment with at least some of the connectors on the fitted sheet. Similarly, the comforter can include a panel attached to an inner side thereof in a foot end region. The comforter panel can include connectors adapted for removable attachment with at least some of the connectors on the fitted sheet. The connectors can be any suitable structure, such as snaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: Frederick Alan Schuck
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Patent number: 7636965Abstract: A bedding accessory for storing shoes in the space fully beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure. The side portions are arranged to hang downwardly from the sheet portion adjacent the space beneath the bed frame. Each storage compartment is configured to retain a pair of shoes therein and is comprised of an outer panel facing outwardly away from the bed frame and an inner panel facing inwardly toward the space beneath the bed frame. The inner and outer panels of each storage compartment jointly define an opening for receipt of a pair of shoes, and the compartment substantially retains the shoes in the space fully beneath the bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventor: Holly S. Tucker
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Patent number: 7621006Abstract: A bedding accessory for storing shoes at least partially in the space beneath a bed frame includes a sheet portion, side portions appended to an edge of the sheet portion, and storage compartments formed on the side portions. The sheet portion is placed in substantially covering relation to an upper surface of a mattress support structure. The side portions are arranged to hang downwardly from the sheet portion adjacent the space beneath the bed frame. Each storage compartment is configured to retain a shoe therein and is comprised of an outer panel facing outwardly away from the bed frame and an inner panel facing inwardly toward the space beneath the bed frame. The inner and outer panels of each storage compartment jointly define an opening for receipt of a shoe, and the compartment substantially retains the shoe at least partially in the space beneath the bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Edison Nation, LLCInventor: Holly S. Tucker
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Publication number: 20090249550Abstract: A bed skirt adapted to be removably attached to an associated bed sheet is disclosed. The bed skirt includes a first decorative side and a second decorative side. The bed sheet includes a top and an edge portion adapted to fit over one of a mattress and a box spring. A plurality of fasteners is provided to removably attach the bed skirt to the edge portion of the bed sheet, wherein one of the first decorative side and the second decorative side is outwardly facing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Sharon K. Henning
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Publication number: 20090113629Abstract: A functional bed skirt that consists of clear plastic covered pockets, used to store shoes. This ShoeSkirt is placed underneath an existing bed skirt. The skirt portion is a gathered material (such as polypropylene) which has thin gauge plastic attached to form pockets, which allow their contents to be visible. The pleating falls under the bed frame, which allows most of storage to take place under the bed. This design disguises the bulk of the shoes, and gives a clean line under a decorative bed skirt, providing “hidden” shoe storage under your bed frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventor: Holly S. Tucker
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Publication number: 20090089929Abstract: A bed skirt enhancing apparatus for placement adjacent and beneath a bed skirt. In one embodiment, the bed skirt enhancing apparatus comprises multiple layers of rigid material gathered and joined together forming a ruffled, multi-layered sheath. The sheath spans a distance sufficient to surround a perimeter of a box spring of a mattress. A band or planar piece of fabric may be used for securing the sheath to the box spring. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a ruffle insert for placement beneath a bed skirt comprises a planar panel, and a suspended ruffle skirt; whereby said suspended ruffle skirt comprises multiple layers of material; and whereby said multiple layers of material are held together by at least one monofilament latitudinal band.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventor: SHERALYN HAMPTON
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Publication number: 20090049607Abstract: Ruffled or pleated fabrics have been commonly used as interior design elements many years to accentuate the aesthetic appearance of items such as dust ruffles, bed skirts, draperies, valances, and table skirts. The ruffles or pleats add volume to the design features, increasing their aesthetic appeal. However, due to age and wear, over time the ruffles or pleats lose their volumizing effect. A volumizing slip is provided, composed of a material stiffer than the existing fabric article. Thus, fulfillment of the long felt need for extending the usable life of design elements such as volumized dust ruffles, bed skirts, draperies, valances, and table skirts is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Jillian Van Sice
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Publication number: 20080222806Abstract: A bed skirt support (10) comprising a relatively flat, central portion or decking (14) having at least on side support section (16,18,20) removably or fixedly attached thereto is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Sherry Lynn Hart
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Publication number: 20080052828Abstract: It has been discovered that the above problems, which had been left unsolvedType: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventor: Catherine Viola Smith
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Patent number: 7337480Abstract: A box spring wrap and dust ruffle system is disclosed. The box spring wrap has a strip of unbroken-loop material to which hooks, of a hook-and-loop fastener system, may be removably attached. The strip extends around the perimeter of the box spring wrap, and has contours corresponding to the locations of corners of the box spring. The box spring wrap also has decking, of a different material than the unbroken-loop material, serving as a top panel of the wrap when installed on a box spring; alternatively, the strip and decking may a unitary piece of unbroken-loop material. A strap of material that is attachable to the unbroken-loop material of the box spring wrap, or to the underside of the box spring itself, may be provided to secure the box spring wrap at the underside of the box spring. The dust ruffle of the system has hook fasteners attached to the reverse side along the top, and thus may be attached at any height of the box spring.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Inventor: Anthony V. Borino
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Patent number: 7281281Abstract: A dust ruffle stabilizer having a flexible covering for a foundation or box spring. Side sections of the covering include adhesive for removably engaging a corresponding inner side of a skirt of a bed skirt against the adhesive surface the side section.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Inventor: Nancy Langenberger
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Patent number: 7207078Abstract: A bed valance consisting of a valance body with a center opening such that the valance body can be slipped over a mattress top onto a box spring without the need for removing the mattress when replacement or changing of the bed valance is necessary. The valance is removably attachable to a box spring with hook and loop fasteners sewn to the top of the box spring, and includes a tightening cord at its inner periphery.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventor: Branko Lakic
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Patent number: 7168113Abstract: A versatile dust ruffle includes means for vertically adjusting the position of the dust ruffle on any box spring and bed frame combination. Further, the dust ruffle includes means for adjusting the dust ruffle to fit the perimeter of any size mattress. One or more resilient strips affixed to the dust ruffle and one or more adjustable straps joining ends of the dust ruffle facilitate the unique attributes of the dust ruffle. Importantly, the placement of the dust ruffle is accomplished without having to move or adjust a subject mattress. The one-size-fits-all dust ruffle disclosed herein eliminates the necessity of time-consuming dust ruffle placement which often requires two people. In the past, one person lifts the mattress while the second person positions the dust ruffle. Moreover, the one-size-fits-all also eliminates the necessity of multiple different dust ruffles to accommodate different mattress sizes. In this manner, dust ruffles can be switched from bed to bed without regard of the mattress size.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Jennifer Olsen
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Patent number: 7140053Abstract: A combination flat sheet, fitted sheet and bed skirt includes a fitted sheet having a top and four sides, each side having a lower edge, the four lower edges being provided with an elastic band, the fitted sheet dimensioned to fit over a mattress supported by a box spring. The bed skirt is attached only to the left, right and foot peripheral edge of the top of the fitted sheet and extends downward in sufficient length to cover the left, right and foot sides of the fitted sheet and the left, right and foot sides of the box spring. The flat sheet is attached only to the foot edge of the top of the fitted sheet and is dimensioned such that its left, right and foot flaps extend downward in sufficient length approximately to or just beyond the box spring. The length of the flat sheet in the head direction is of sufficient length such that the sheet can be folded over itself at the head of the bed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLCInventor: Joy Mangano
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Patent number: 7131153Abstract: The bed skirt guard is designed to fit between the mattress and box spring wherein the sides form a box around the top of the box springs. This prevents the bed skirt from getting caught and pulled under the mattress when changing the sheets on the bed or tucking in the covers. The bed skirt guard is comprised of a flexible plastic material that allows the sheets and or blankets to slide easily. Since the bed skirt guard hangs over the sides of the box springs it keeps the bed skirt in place.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Inventor: Shirley D. Charles
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Patent number: 7093310Abstract: A beddress. Under one embodiment, a beddress includes an upper fabric portion sized and shaped to cover an upper surface of a top mattress structure and a lower fabric portion sized and shaped to cover at least three side surfaces of a bottom mattress structure. The upper and lower fabric portions are securably coupled together at an interface so that the coupled portions are installable over the top mattress structure as a unitary covering. The interface is positioned to fit between the top and bottom mattress structures.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Miranda Industries, Inc.Inventor: Eurides Barros
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Patent number: 7089611Abstract: A bed skirt system includes a bed skirt that includes a cloth panel that has a perimeter edge, a top side and bottom side. The perimeter edge includes a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A cloth perimeter flap is attached to and extends downwardly from the first side edge, the second side edge and the front edge. A coupler is configured to removably attach the bottom side of the panel to an upper surface of the box spring. The bed skirt is positioned on the box spring and secured thereto with the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Inventors: Barbara R. Jones, Laloma Harris
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Patent number: 6971129Abstract: An adjustable bed skirt, for use with a bed having a mattress and a box spring, includes side panels having a non-slip portion, and end panels also including a non-slip portion. By inserting the non-slip portion of each side panel and each end panel between the mattress and the box spring, the side and end panels are retained in position so that the remaining non-inserted portion of each of the side and end panels hangs adjacent the box spring and forms a bed skirt thereon. Caps including a non-slip portion may also be inserted between the mattress and the box spring, adjacent edges of the box spring, to hide any gaps between edges of the side and end panels. The bed skirt may also be used with a bed having a mattress placed on a frame, and supported between the mattress and the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Homtex, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Wootten, Jr., Kenneth L. Wilson
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Patent number: 6925667Abstract: A dust ruffle for a bed having a box spring and a mattress. The dust ruffle has first, second and third panels, each having a top edge and a bottom edge, the top edge including a plurality of grommets. The top edge of the first, second and third panels is positioned on the box spring between the box spring and mattress. Removable screw pins are inserted through at least some of the plurality of grommets and penetrate the top of the box spring to removably attach the first, second and third panels to the box spring. The first, second and third panels hang vertically from the top edge to cover the box spring and their height is adjustable by adjusting the position of the panels on the box spring prior to insertion of the screw pins.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Veratex, Inc.Inventor: Albert Cohen
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Patent number: 6912745Abstract: A bed skirt for positioning between a mattress and a box springs of a bed. The bed skirt has a side fabric panel for covering a first side of the box springs with a corner cap fold at one end for covering a corner of the box springs during use. A foot fabric panel covers a second side of the box springs perpendicular to the first side of the box springs. A fabric cap connects an edge of the first panel to an edge of the second panel adjacent the corner cap of the first panel providing a convertible corner allowing the corner cap to optionally cover a corner of the box springs during use or straddle a bed frame member during use. A cord within the fabric cap frictionally holds the side panel and foot panel in place between the box springs and the mattress during use.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventor: John F. Masoncup
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Patent number: 6886197Abstract: This invention relates to an assembly of bedclothes for a mattress for making a bed, and more specifically, to: a mattress cover; a bottom sheet; a top sheet; one or more blankets; a bed assembly covering in the front of a bedspread, comforter or duvet cover; and a dust ruffle; and to a method of assembling and fastening said bedclothes assembly. A second embodiment provides for the top and bottom sheets to be integrated.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Inventor: John Michael Madigan
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Patent number: 6883192Abstract: A mounting bracket for positioning a bed skirt adjacent a bed includes a support member adapted to be inserted between the top of a box spring and the bottom of a mattress. A frame is attached to the support member for mounting a fastener member. The fastener member is moveable to positions between the top of the mattress and the bottom of the box spring and mates with a fastener on the bed skirt.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Style Architects, LLCInventors: Mark Rose, Michael W. Freitas
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Patent number: 6854139Abstract: A bed covering fastening system is disclosed that provides for removable attachment of items such as storage pockets to a bed covering. The system includes a two part-fastener, one part of which is integral with a bed covering and the other part of which is integral with an item to be attached to the bed covering. The fastener part integral with the bed covering is positioned so that that attached items will hang down along the side or end of a bed. There may be a number of fastener parts positioned in a spaced apart configuration around the bed covering so that an item may be attached to various locations on the bed covering and a number of items may be so attached. A reinforcing band may also be included on the bed covering to prevent tearing of the bed covering upon removal of the item. The invention also contemplates that the item may be attached to a top covering, which may be in turn be partly attached to a bottom covering.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Sheila Lamy
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Publication number: 20040237197Abstract: A dust ruffle for a bed having a box spring and a mattress. The dust ruffle has first, second and third panels, each having a top edge and a bottom edge, the top edge including a plurality of grommets. The top edge of the first, second and third panels is positioned on the box spring between the box spring and mattress. Removable screw pins are inserted through at least some of the plurality of grommets and penetrate the top of the box spring to removably attach the first, second and third panels to the box spring. The first, second and third panels hang vertically from the top edge to cover the box spring and their height is adjustable by adjusting the position of the panels on the box spring prior to insertion of the screw pins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: VERATEX, INC.Inventor: Albert Cohen
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Publication number: 20040231053Abstract: A bed skirt for positioning between a mattress and a box springs of a bed. The bed skirt has a side fabric panel for covering a first side of the box springs with a corner cap fold at one end for covering a corner of the box springs during use. A foot fabric panel covers a second side of the box springs perpendicular to the first side of the box springs. A fabric cap connects an edge of the first panel to an edge of the second panel adjacent the corner cap of the first panel providing a convertible corner allowing the corner cap to optionally cover a corner of the box springs during use or straddle a bed frame member during use. A cord within the fabric cap frictionally holds the side panel and foot panel in place between the box springs and the mattress during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventor: John F. Masoncup
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Publication number: 20040226089Abstract: A mattress cover for removably cover a mattress having a continuous material having an inner side, outer side, upper side, lower side, right end, and left end; a fastening device having a first end in fixed connection with a first portion of the continuous material and a second end in fixed connection with a second portion of the continuous material; a top elastic strip, in fixed communication with the continuous material substantially parallel to and along the upper side; a bottom elastic strip, in fixed communication with the continuous material substantially parallel to and substantially along the lower side, wherein the inner side, outer side, right side and left side are substantially in communication with the circumferential surface of a mattress, the upper side is substantially in communication with the top surface of the box spring mattress and the lower side is substantially in communication with the bottom surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventor: Celines Miranda
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Publication number: 20040221389Abstract: A bed skirt secured to a mattress foundation by a sliding fastener, such as a zipper. A first sliding fastener component is sewn or stitched into the upper edge of a mattress foundation. A second sliding fastener component is sewn or stitched into the upper edge of a skirting material for releasably engaging the first sliding fastener component. The first sliding fastener component releasably secures the second sliding fastener to form a bed skirt that extends around at least three sides of the perimeter of a mattress foundation and extends downward such that the lower edge of the skirting material terminates at, or proximate to, the floor on which the bed is supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Christian L. McClelland, Ken Williams
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Patent number: 6792632Abstract: An adjustable dust ruffle system includes three separate panels and a plurality of removable screw pins. A portion of each panel is inserted in between the box spring and the mattress. It is not necessary to remove the mattress from the box springs to install this dust ruffle system. Removable screw pins secure the panels in place and allow adjustment so the hem of the dust ruffle is adjacent the floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Veratex, Inc.Inventor: Albert Cohen
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Publication number: 20040154102Abstract: An adjustable dust ruffle system includes three separate panels and a plurality of removable screw pins. A portion of each panel is inserted in between the box spring and the mattress. It is not necessary to remove the mattress from the box springs to install this dust ruffle system. Removable screw pins secure the panels in place and allow adjustment so the hem of the dust ruffle is adjacent the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Albert Cohen
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Patent number: 6598249Abstract: The invention concerns a method for trimming the lower structure of a piece of furniture such as a bed or a couch which consists in covering the sides of said structure with a generally rectangular elongated strip.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: So.Tex.AmInventors: Marie-Paule Pajanacci, Sophie Pajanacci
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Patent number: 6557193Abstract: A skirting device enabling simple application and retention of accent skirting and a method thereof wherein an adjustably sized, substantially rectangular shaped tubular frame is removably adhered within the upper perimeter of a standard box spring and wherein hook and loop fastener is attached to the frame whereby skirting, also carrying hook and loop fastener, is removably attached thereto, whereby replacement of decorative bed skirting is accomplished without mattress removal.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Inventor: Delores Jones Griffith
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Publication number: 20030028965Abstract: An adjustable bed skirt, for use with a bed having a mattress and a box spring, includes side panels having a non-slip portion, and end panels also including a non-slip portion. By inserting the non-slip portion of each side panel and each end panel between the mattress and the box spring, the side and end panels are retained in position so that the remaining non-inserted portion of each of the side and end panels hangs adjacent the box spring and forms a bed skirt thereon. Caps including a non-slip portion may also be inserted between the mattress and the box spring, adjacent edges of the box spring, to hide any gaps between edges of the side and end panels. The bed skirt may also be used with a bed having a mattress placed on a frame, and supported between the mattress and the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Gerald E. Wootten,, Kenneth L. Wilson
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Patent number: 6496995Abstract: A system for converting a bed into a simulation of four-poster comprising an frame member having a rectangular shape comprising four rail members, each rail member being secured to the bedroom ceiling with fasteners above and parallel with the sides and ends of the bed. Each rail member has a recessed portion extending substantially around its periphery and an upper lip portion formed by the recess and extending around the periphery of each rail member forming the frame member. A first fastening system is applied to the surface of the lip portion of each rail member to couple a valance thereto and a second fastening system is applied to the surface of the recessed portion of each rail member to couple draperies thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Inventor: Carrie L. Quinn
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Patent number: 6276009Abstract: A bed skirt having a downwardly extending ruffle and panel sections that are tucked between an upper and lower mattress to maintain such bed skirt in a proper position and alignment with respect to the lower mattress. The panel sections are discontinuous or partially discontinuous and are equipped with adjustable fasteners that are used to secure the positioning of the panel sections with respect to each other. The panel sections are designed to be incrementally inserted between an upper and lower mattress, and the fasteners allow a user to secure the panel sections in proper alignment with respect to each other and with respect to the lower mattress once inserted and positioned between the mattresses.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Judith A. Schrougham
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Patent number: 6216292Abstract: A protective cover for the foot of a mattress comprises a web of preferably clear plastic that is rectangular and generally elongate. The web wraps around the foot of the mattress overlapping itself beneath the mattress where it is tightly secured to itself by hook and loop fastening material. Attached to the web along an upper edge thereof at the end of the mattress is an apron which hangs down covering the mattress end. The web serves to protect the mattress from soiling during testing by a consumer while the apron serves to provide for information indicia about the mattress brand, style and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Simmons Co.Inventors: Timothy Oakhill, Anna Stevenson
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Patent number: 6151731Abstract: A dustruffle for a bed, including one or more panels having a skirt portion which drapes over the boxspring to adjacent the floor, and a shelf portion formed from a non-slip material such as needlepunch. The shelf portion is inserted between the boxspring and mattress of the bed, and the drop of the skirt portion is adjusted by selectively varying the depth of insertion of the shelf portion. The ends of the panels can be folded in a lengthwise direction to conform to the length and width of the particular bed.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Inventor: Herschel C. Saparow
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Patent number: 6119290Abstract: A dust ruffle structure sized and shaped to be positioned on and around a lower supporting structure and underneath an upper mattress on a bed comprising: a sheet of dust ruffle material, the sheet of dust ruffle material being long enough to embrace sides of the bed, and a friction fastening structure. The friction fastening structure has a non-slip, friction surface, the friction fastening structure is secured along the length of the sheet of dust ruffle material at an upper edge thereof, whereby the upper edge of the sheet of dust ruffle material can then be tucked by a person's fingers a desired distance underneath the upper mattress in between the upper mattress and the lower supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1997Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Inventor: John F. Masoncup
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Patent number: 6044503Abstract: Bedclothes for a bed having a mattress.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Inventor: Virginia S. McClendon
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Patent number: 6035469Abstract: A bed skirt having a downwardly extending ruffle and panel sections that are tucked between an upper and lower mattress to maintain such bed skirt in a proper position and alignment with respect to the lower mattress. The panels sections are equipped with adjustable fastening implements that are used to secure the positioning of the panel sections with respect to each other. The panel sections are designed to be incrementally inserted between an upper and lower mattress, and the fastening implements allow a user to secure the panel sections in proper alignment with respect to each other and with respect to the lower mattress once inserted and positioned thereupon.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Inventor: Judith A. Schrougham
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Patent number: 5966758Abstract: A dust ruffle assembly for forming dust ruffles using dust ruffle components on one, two, or three sides of a bed while allowing adjustments for height, fullness, bed size, and number of dust ruffle layers. The dust ruffle assembly is positioned between the mattress and box springs of a bed. Dust ruffle components are attached to strips, and the strips are fastened to support members. The device permits adjustment of the dust ruffle height to accommodate bed frames and foundations of different heights. The fullness of a dust ruffle layer is quickly adjusted by adding additional dust ruffle components. The strips and support members accommodate a range of mattress sizes, and the dust ruffle components are interchangeable on beds of different sizes. The support members accommodate multiple strips for forming more than one dust ruffle layer on one, two, or three sides of a bed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Inventor: Linda Hilborn Karam
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Patent number: 5946750Abstract: A separable expansion bed shield set comprising a face fabric (4), a fall (10), a cotton fabric (5), an interliner (8), a base fabric (6) and an expansion fabric (7) wherein said fall (10) is either attached to or separate from said face fabric (4), said interliner (8) is contained in and attached to said base fabric (6), said expansion fabric is stretched to the same size as that of said face fabric (4) and base fabric (6) to be sewn into a bed shield applicable to various sizes of mattresses, and said expansion fabric (7) is provided between said cotton fabric (5) and base fabric (6).Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Inventor: Ching-Gau Shiu
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Patent number: 5802637Abstract: An improved dust ruffle or fabric skirt design is provided, which is readily placeable about and removable from a bed or other structures in the home. The skirt comprises an elongated fabric sleeve having a first end and a second end and includes an outer fabric wall and an inner fabric wall. The fabric walls define an elongated passage in which an elongated elastic tape member is received intermediate the two walls. The tape member is elasticized in order to provide, when stretched and in place around a box spring or other structure, an inwardly directed force against the inner fabric wall in order that the skirt or ruffle can be fixed in place on a bedding assembly, a furniture piece, or some other home fixture. The tape member may be removed from the passageway of the fabric sleeve before washing or laundering the skirt or dust ruffle.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Inventor: Nancy Bordo