And Protector Therefor Patents (Class 5/501)
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Patent number: 6174584Abstract: A washable cover for mattresses and like objects, that is made from textile material and includes a water vapor permeable, allergen- and waterproof barrier layer, and an outer material. The cover includes at least one additional textile fabric and a voluminous batting at least 3 mm thick. The batting is arranged between the outer material and additional textile fabric. The outer material, batting, and additional textile fabric are joined together at least pointwise by threads. The barrier layer is laminated onto the additional textile fabric at least pointwise after the latter is joined to the outer material and batting.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignees: Rudolf Neu GmbH, Sympatex Technologies GmbHInventors: Rainer Keller, Eugeniusz Maderek
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Patent number: 6052846Abstract: A method of providing and maintaining a plurality of clean, sanitary bedspreads for a hostelry having sleeping accommodations for a plurality of guests. The method includes providing a plurality of bedspreads, and each bedspread includes (i) a removable liner having an insulating core and two outer layers where each outer layer is a nonabsorbent, flame retardant material, and (ii) an outer shell having two outer layers defining a pocket therebetween for removably receiving the liner. The outer shell is closed at one end and has a fastener, preferably a zipper that is enclosed and hidden by a zipper fold, along the other three sides.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Inventors: Kamal C. Patel, Rajesh Shah
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Patent number: 6017601Abstract: An improved allergen-barrier cover for completely surrounding an allergen-carrier article, such as bedding, is provided. The cover is formed from a multilayer fabric such as an SMS fabric that allows passage of air, but blocks the passage of allergens and liquid water. This fabric is formed into an enclosure by thermally welding any seams necessary to provide a enclosure which completely encases the allergen-carrier article except for an opening sufficient to allow insertion of the allergen-carrier article into the enclosure. The cover also includes a closure in the form of a plastic seal made up of two portions: a first portion having at least two parallel ridges spaced apart from one another by a first distance and a second portion comprising at least two parallel grooves spaced apart from one another by the same distance as the parallel ridges and sized to receive the at least two parallel ridges in sealing engagement.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1998Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Inventor: Allan D. Amsel
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Patent number: 5836023Abstract: A detachable and interchangeable decorative trim strip for comforters, quilts, and the like includes a decorative non-linearly patterned edge. The trim strip is removably fastened to the underside of the comforter and folded over the comforter's edge so that a decorative portion of the trim strip overlies the top side of the comforter. In a bedding arrangement, the comforter has an edge portion which substantially overlies an edge of the top surface of a bed, and the trim strip substantially completely covers the edge portion of the comforter. In an interior design system, the trim strip includes a rod pocket, and the trim strip may either be fastened to the comforter by means of removable fasteners or slipped over a horizontal rod to effect window treatment, wall treatment, or shower enclosure treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Inventor: Lou Ann Elizabeth Stone Munson
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Patent number: 5688538Abstract: Synthetic foam compressed between a pattern roller and a smooth compression roller is driven against a cutting edge closely adjacent and tangent to the pattern surface but spaced from the compression roller to reproduce a three dimensional pattern roller surface on the foam sheet. Three dimensional patterns of arbitrary geometries including sharp edged, flat surfaced geometric solids can be reproduced on a foam surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Foamex L.P.Inventors: Arthur Barr, Lewis Sturgill, Jose De Jesus Munoz Contreras
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Patent number: 5655241Abstract: A mattress cover assembly for use with a zoned posturized mattress includes a cover with a stretchable top panel and a topper pad, lying generally loosely on the cover top panel. The mattress cover and topper pad are constructed so as to permit the direct application of and distribution of pressure from atop the mattress through the covering topper pad and cover and into the resilient mattress core without significant distortion of that pressure or weight and particularly without distortion which is not only caused by hammocking of the cover fabric or covering pad.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Larry Higgins, Earl W. Kennedy
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Patent number: 5537952Abstract: An improved pet sheet bed cover is provided for a bed having bedding on a mattress sitting on a box spring, which consists of a component for protecting the bedding from being soiled by a pet, such as from hairs, urine, feces, vomit and other animal debris. The protecting component is a bed covering fabricated out of waterproof and soil proof flexible material.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Inventor: Joseph T. Devlin
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Patent number: 5475881Abstract: A zoned posturized mattress which is longitudinally zoned to have at least three, and preferably four, zones of differing resistance to vertical deflection over the surface of the mattress comprises a resilient mattress core and a unique mattress cover. The mattress cover includes a covering topper pad so constructed as to permit the direct application of and distribution of pressure from atop the mattress through the covering topper pad and into the resilient core without significant distortion of that pressure or weight and particularly without distortion which is normally caused by hammocking of the fabric or covering pad.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1994Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Larry Higgins, Earl W. Kennedy
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Patent number: 5321861Abstract: A protective cover for upholstered or padded articles such as bedding is made from a microporous ultrafilter material having a pore size of less than 0.0005 mm, to suppress passage of fecal particles produced by house dust mites. To prevent particles from bypassing the ultrafilter material, the seams of the cover are welded, and its opening is sealed by a resealable fastener, such as a zip-fastener, covered with an adhesive tape.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1992Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Inventors: Elizabeth Dancey, Ernest J. Dancey
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Patent number: 5315726Abstract: A convertible furniture assembly for use on a support surface by one or two humans with backs and buttocks. The assembly includes a framework adapted to rest upon the support surface and first and second sections with proximal and distal end portions disposed on the framework. Hinge assemblies forming a pivot interconnect the proximal end portions so that the first and second sections form buttocks and back supports respectively for the humans. Arm assemblies are mounted on the framework for raising and lowering the distal end portions of the sections independent of each other about the pivot of the hinge assemblies. The sections can be moved from a coplanar and substantially horizontal position resting upon the framework, where they can form at least a part of a bed, to positions at which they are disposed at an angle with respect to each other, where they form at least a part of a lounge.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1992Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Inventor: Martin Borenstein
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Patent number: 5243725Abstract: The comforters of the invention comprise fabrics filled with down or synthetic material. In one embodiment of the invention, intended for winter use, the comforters are stitched diagonally across, between its four opposing corners, and are also diagonally stitched between the midpoints of its adjacent edges, thereby providing 4-large diamond-shaped sections and producing five connecting interstices. In a second embodiment, intended for spring and summer use, the comforters are additionally stitched from one edge to its opposing edge, to intersect the five connecting interstices, thereby dividing the 4-diamond-shaped sections in half. In a third embodiment, intended for summer use, the comforters are further stitched between its remaining two edges, also to intersect the five connecting interstices, and dividing the original diamond-shaped sections in half once again.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1991Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Inventor: Susan Fowler
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Patent number: 5157799Abstract: A pillowcase for a king size bed pillow is provided with a releasable fastener, such as a zipper, that extends along adjacent long sides of the fabric layers forming the pillowcase. Since a pair of the short sides of the fabric layers are always open, the layers may be separated along at least two adjacent sides to facilitate insertion and removal of a pillow between the layers. The sides of the layers opposite the open end of the pillowcase may also be secured by a releasable fastener, such as an elongated, L-shaped zipper so that the layers may be separated along three sides and opened like a book to receive a pillow. By employing a releasable fastener along at least one of the long pair of adjacent sides of the pillowcase layers, the task of inserting a pillow into the pillowcase is greatly facilitated.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1991Date of Patent: October 27, 1992Inventor: Vivian Aird
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Patent number: 5050256Abstract: A bedding system for use where mite-allergy is a problem causing e.g. asthma comprises a permeable mite barrier such as microporous or vapor permeable coated fabric which can be used as a mattress cover or ticking, pillow and duvet covers.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1990Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Assignee: Slumberland PLCInventor: Ashley Woodcock
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Patent number: 4870710Abstract: Apparatus for protecting a mattress from body-liquids and collecting the body-liquids which includes a flexible liquid-impervious laminated mattress pad within the layers of which is a tube accessed from the upper surface of the pad through holes and also continuous suction means for drawing off through the holes and tube any body liquids deposited on the upper surface of the pad.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1989Date of Patent: October 3, 1989Inventor: Richard Hartmann
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Patent number: 4712261Abstract: A mattress guard is disclosed for use in a convertible sofa bed having an air inflatable mattress supported on the mattress support of a folding bed mechanism frame. The mattress guard includes a pair of flexible guard members adapted to be placed on opposed edges of the mattress, elastic straps resiliently securing the guard members together along the top surface of the mattress and attachment devices for securing the guard members to the mattress support below the mattress. The guard members hold the bedding for the mattress securely against the mattress and prevent it from becoming entrapped in the folding mechanism when the bed is folded. In addition the mattress, will be compressed when air is released therefrom prior to folding of the sofa bed to space its edges away from the mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1987Date of Patent: December 15, 1987Assignee: Castro Convertible CorporationInventor: Bernard Castro
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Patent number: 4662014Abstract: A head mat which allows maintenance of the curl hair style without a bonnet and prevents soiling of pillow-cases from oils and greases used to produce curl style.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1986Date of Patent: May 5, 1987Inventor: Arie L. Grant
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Patent number: 4627123Abstract: An ordinary bed tick or case for a bed cover, such as a quilt or eiderdown, is provided with a pocket, for example in the form of a piece of fabric secured along parts of its marginal edges to the bed tick. The pocket is adapted to receive the feet of a user sleeping or resting in a bed, to protect the feet against cold and draft.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1985Date of Patent: December 9, 1986Inventor: Kristian Uggerud
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Patent number: 4441223Abstract: The healthful quilt comprises a cotton sheet, natural of synthetic, and a cover. Near one end of both the cotton sheet and the cover is cut a long head hole, of the same size and at the same location, through which a human head can pass from under the quilt. Then the head can rest and press on the end part of the quilt, and the body can be covered by the rest of the quilt.There are two flaps stitched beside the long head hole on the cover, one on the upper side and other on the under side. These flaps can cover the long head hole to make a common conventional quilt or can be placed through the hole with one end fastened together with the other side by means of hooks and eyes to keep the head hole open for the sleeper's head to pass through. Then the sleeper's head presses a part of the quilt, keeping it always covering his body without falling down in spite of his body's movement, so that the sleeper can always be kept warm.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1982Date of Patent: April 10, 1984Inventor: Ling-Kuo Yang
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Patent number: 4339835Abstract: A combination sleeping sack and decorative cover comprises an outer sack or covering which removably receives an inner sack or liner therein. The inner sack or liner completely covers the inner portions of the outer sack to prevent the outer sack from being soiled in use, the inner sack being completely removable for easy laundering. One or more pillows are retained in respective pouches of the inner and outer sacks. Access openings are provided at the bottom of the outer sack to facilitate insertion of the inner sack and to permit securing of the inner and outer sacks together.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1980Date of Patent: July 20, 1982Inventors: Fern Jaffe, Rose Blacker
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Patent number: 4260440Abstract: A mattress pad having a porous aluminum silicone layer for reflection and retention of body heat.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1979Date of Patent: April 7, 1981Assignee: American Foam Latex CorporationInventor: Carl R. Frankenberg