Multilayer Patents (Class 5/502)
  • Patent number: 11878830
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a container for a product having a cooling effect. In one embodiment, a container for housing a consumer product includes a body having an outer surface and a cooling material coupled to the outer surface of the body. The product contained in the container also includes the cooling material. By including the cooling material on the outer surface of the container, consumers can feel the cooling effect of the product without opening up the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: SINOMAX-USA, Inc.
    Inventor: John Austin Beliveau
  • Patent number: 11751698
    Abstract: A sleep system includes a ticking for a mattress, a bed cover, and a pillow cover. The ticking for a mattress is made of a first material. The ticking and the mattress together have a first set of temperature regulating performance-based properties associated therewith. The bed cover is made of the first material or of a second material having substantially the same temperature regulating performance-based properties as the first set of temperature regulating performance-based properties. The pillow cover is made of the first material, the second material, or of a third material having substantially the same temperature regulating performance-based properties as the first or second set of temperature regulating performance-based properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: HomTex, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald E. Wootten, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11647801
    Abstract: Methods for stabilizing insulation and constructing garments from the insulation are disclosed. Methods include arranging the fibers into a plurality of bundle structures. The fibers may be synthetic fibers. The method may include receiving the bundle structures into bundle channels. The bundle channels are formed by tacks. The bundle channels enable the uniform distribution of the bundle structures prior to stitching quilting stitch lines. Multiple quilting stitch lines are stitched after the bundle structures are uniformly distributed. The quilting stitch lines are orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures. The quilting stitch lines provide lateral as well as longitudinal stabilization of the uniform density of the bundle structures. The distance between the quilting stitch lines may be based on the loft of the fibers and/or a required durability of the garment. The quilting stitch lines are generally horizontal, while the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures are vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Dee, Tetsuya O'Hara, Randall Harward
  • Patent number: 11484141
    Abstract: A yoga towel is for use in conjunction with a suitable mat or converter that allows an existing mat to be retrofitted to be used with the present yoga towel. The yoga towel has one or more magnets and/or metal attached, advantageously to its perimeter and/or with a center portion of the towel. A suitable surface such as a yoga mat will have a complementary metal and/or magnet so that when the yoga towel is placed on the yoga mat, the yoga towel through magnetic forces (i.e. attraction) is held in place. Advantageously, in one form, the magnets and/or metal are strips in the yoga towel and/or yoga mat are in the form of flexible strips of magnetic material and/or metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Christi Carter
  • Patent number: 11324335
    Abstract: An inflatable furniture design has a user-interfacing surface, such as the sleeping surface of an air mattress, which includes a breathable multilayer mesh which separates the user from the underlying air-impermeable sheet. The breathable mesh is made from a material such as 3D fabric, which is resiliently deformable while also allowing for airflow through and around the volume of the mesh material of the breathable interface material. When a person contacts the inflatable furniture, her or his body comes into direct contacts with the breathable mesh. The mesh then resiliently deforms such that airflow through and around the mesh is still permitted. This airflow allows heat and moisture from the user to dissipate through mesh of the breathable interface material. This, in turn, enhances the comfort of the breathable mesh, while also reducing the potential for the proliferation of bacteria and mites on the user-contacting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: INTEX MARKETING LTD.
    Inventors: ZhiXiong Huang, Huaitian Wang, Yaw Yuan Hsu
  • Patent number: 11033128
    Abstract: A thermal insulating structure having insulation channels formed therein to receive insulation material, a movement channel extending along the insulation channels to disburse the insulation between the insulation channels and a storage channel to store insulation material not being used in the insulation channels. The movement channel, insulation channels and storage channel being integrally formed with each other while being partially obstructed from each other to maintain insulating material in the desired channels until moved to another one of the channels by a swiping or patting motion on the structure to provide a widely ranging temperature adjustable structure such as a sleeping bag, jacket, or comforter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: David Rohweller
  • Patent number: 11013884
    Abstract: A weighted blanket with outer fabric layers and an inner layer comprising a continuous sheet of material may be formed from a core material comprising a polymer material and a filler material. The inner layer may include a plurality of ventilation apertures spaced that extend through the inner layer or may be a solid sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Sherwood Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Russin, Sr., Robert T. Russin, Jr., Carole L. Studenroth, Annette L. Ashbacher, Timothy W. Russin, Christopher T. Marras, Susan R. Barr, Joseph W. Marras
  • Patent number: 10966477
    Abstract: A puffer jacket configured to provide improved temperature regulation through graduated venting. In one embodiment, the jacket includes a back panel with baffles and insulation arranged to provide reduced insulation and increased venting of heat and humidity toward the center of the back. The back panel may include an alternating arrangement of insulation baffles (containing insulation) and vent baffles (free of insulation). The insulation baffles and vent baffles may be formed by joining inner and outer layers of fabric with laterally extending lines of stitching. The lines of stitching may follow paths selected to progressively change the relative size of the vent baffles and the insulation baffles toward the center of the back. For example, the lines of stitching may give the insulation baffles a somewhat hourglass shape shortening toward the center of the back resulting in increasingly greater venting of heat and humidity toward the center of the back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Wolverine Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Baker
  • Patent number: 10952553
    Abstract: Bedding covers for selectively covering an insulated bedding item. The bedding covers include a cover member, a flap member, and a cover fastener. The cover member is complementarily configured with the length and the width of the insulated bedding item. The cover member has a cover top edge having a cover width at least as wide as the width of the insulated bedding item. The flap member is coupled to the cover member along the cover top edge. The cover fastener is configured to secure the cover member to the insulated bedding item and is disposed on either the cover member or the flap member. The cover member and the flap member collectively define a flap configured to receive a portion of the insulated bedding item. The cover fastener and the flap cooperate to secure the insulated bedding item within the flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Alia Breon
  • Patent number: 10750889
    Abstract: Improved batting insert materials for quilting are provided herein. The improved batting materials are adapted to be positioned between a quilt top and quilt bottom, and the materials advantageously prevent slippage of quilt layers during stitching without the need for pinning or basting. The insert materials generally comprise a batting layer and a flannel layer secured to the batting layer. The flannel layer is adapted to be positioned abutting the quilt bottom, and it has been discovered that the interaction between the surfaces of these fabrics prevents the layers from slipping. Quilts and methods utilizing the improved batting insert materials are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Birdie Bird LLC
    Inventor: Jean Bishop
  • Patent number: 10070741
    Abstract: A method of assembling a bedding system includes: operatively connecting a first external surface to a second external surface, each surface having a different material construction, the first and second external surfaces being oriented substantially opposite such that they face away from each other; and arranging the external surfaces on a mattress, wherein either external surface faces the mattress so that the opposite external surface faces away from the mattress. The material construction of the first external surface may have a greater thermal conductivity than the material construction of the second external surface. A trim portion may be positioned in plane and facing the same direction as the first external surface, the trim portion having the second material construction and being continuous with the second external surface. When the trim portion and first external surface are arranged facing away from the mattress, an appearance resembling a made bed is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Elizabeth Sofro
  • Patent number: 9909358
    Abstract: An example of a vertically operating door includes a flexible panel comprising two pliable sheets of material with a plurality of pads or mats of thermal insulation between the two sheets. In some examples, a plurality of horizontally elongate baffles made of pliable strips of material are installed between the two sheets. The baffles effectively divide one large interior volume between the sheets into more manageable smaller volumes or chambers. The baffles restrict the air between the sheets from being forced to the bottom of the panel as the panel ascends and bends across an overhead roller. Without the baffles and smaller chambers, the panel sheets in the area near the bottom of the panel would tend to bulge outward as the door opens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Ungs, Glenn R. Manich
  • Patent number: 9451839
    Abstract: The comforter includes a core portion which has dimensions approximately the same as the top of the mattress on which it is to be placed. A border member portion is attached to two longitudinal sides and a foot end of the comforter. The border member comprises two layers of fabric with little or no fill therebetween, with the inner edges thereof attached to the core portion and the outer edges attached together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Feather Company
    Inventors: Laura A. Regan, Tamara Soreano
  • Patent number: 9061602
    Abstract: An air-conditioning device for conditioning/controlling the temperature of a surface contacted by a user at least occasionally, especially the surface of a vehicle interior component, which can be monitored by means of a corresponding detector device for detecting contact, use, or both. It is provided that the air-conditioning device has at least one air-conditioning layer, which extends at least partially along the surface, at least one companion layer, which extends at least partially along the air-conditioning layer and is connected to the air-conditioning layer at least in some sections in order to form an insertion pocket, and that at least one detector device can be inserted into the insertion pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Gentherm GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Stoewe, Angelika Riedi, Jens Harnisch
  • Publication number: 20150135435
    Abstract: Provided is a multilayer-type comforter having at least three fabrics as first to third fabrics. A first raw material is interposed between the first fabric and the second fabric. A second raw material is interposed between the second fabric and the third fabric. The first fabric and the second fabric are joined by a baffle-box quilting. The second fabric and the third fabric are joined by a sewn-through quilting. The baffle-box quilting and the sewn-through quilting are different in arrangement. A baffle of the baffle-box quilting formed on the second fabric is sewn to the second fabric by the sewn-through quilting and then cut to stand up from the second fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: ITOCHU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi Ueda, Takeshi Masuda
  • Patent number: 9021631
    Abstract: Systems relating to a safe and easily removable and reusable waterproof pad with accompanying bottom layer that attaches to a crib mattress. The detachable waterproof pad of the present invention seeks to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by providing a tightly fitted pad to comply with current SIDS recommendations. The pad can be changed, cleaned, and replaced frequently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Louise Miner
  • Patent number: 8997280
    Abstract: A foundation or box spring cover for use in conjunction with a box spring comprising four panels configured to fit over edges of the box spring, at least two of the panels being adjacent panels of exposed, continuous, non-stretch fabric, and at least one stretchable panel positioned at a corner of the cover and configured to be oriented at an underside of the box spring. In one aspect the cover includes a hem configured to extend under the edges of the box spring, and where the triangular panel is off-set from the edges of the box spring. The hem is configured to have a concealed edge that operates to catch upon a bottom edge of the foundation to secure the sides of the cover into position so as to withstand a housekeeping action applied to the bedding such as tucking in bedding between a mattress and the foundation. A method of manufacture includes stretching the stretchable panel prior to sewing onto adjacent hems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Hannula
  • Publication number: 20150082540
    Abstract: Blanket with protective effect against cold of dorsal parts of human body during sleep, with composition of two textile layers (11, 11?) of the same size and shape that are equipped with identically located prolonged opening (2, 2?) of the same size and shape that are mutually firmly connected alongside their perimeters (3) and alongside the perimeter of the opening (4). Blanket cover is described, too, consisting of two textile layers of the same size and shape equipped with identically located prolonged opening of the same size and shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Igor Siroký, Miroslav LACKO
  • Patent number: 8978178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric arrangement and pillow designed to prevent skin lines and wrinkle formation while improving sleep using combinations of fabrics, cooling technologies and scents. The present invention is designed with a specific fabric and materials combination that create a surface in which the shear stresses causing skin lines and wrinkles are eliminated. Multiple layers make up the fabric arrangement include a top layer comprising a stretchable material and a second layer comprising a low friction material relative to the first layer. Supporting the first two layer is a support layer such as foam. Lower layers may comprise a cooling material, an antimicrobial or anti-allergenic material and a scent layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Stan Batiste, Maryann Batiste, Steven Achstein
  • Patent number: 8978179
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides at least in part a bed cover comprising a plurality of heat insulating chambers having a first surface and a second surface and at least two sidewalls connecting the first surface and the second surface, the width of said first surface being greater than the width of said second surface; a plurality of heat conduits between the sidewalls of the heat insulating chambers, said heat conduits having an open and a closed position; wherein each heat insulating chamber is hingeably connected to at least one adjacent heat insulating chamber, such that the heat conduits may open and close as adjacent heat insulating chambers flex towards or away from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: St. Geneve Fine Bedlinens Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Paul De La Place
  • Patent number: 8980772
    Abstract: A barrier fabric with a nano-fibrous layer for mechanical retention of organic substances formed by a sandwich structure containing a basic material from unwoven fabric of “spunbond” type with areal weight of 15 to 50 g/m2 to which at least one nano-fibrous layer is arranged, selected from hydrophilic polymer, a hydrophobic polymer, or in the case of double-layer arrangement, a combination of the hydrophilic polymer in one layer and the hydrophobic polymer in the other layer. The nano-fibrous layer is equipped with a protective covering layer, and the individual layers of the sandwich are connected to each other. The nano-fibrous layer has an organic polymer material with areal weight of 0.05 to 0.3 g/m2 and thickness from 90 to 150 nm. The covering layer is selected from an unwoven fabric of “spunbond” type, “meltblown” type, cotton textile and/or a mixture of cotton and polyester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Ceska Vcela s.r.o.
    Inventor: Miroslav Kubin
  • Patent number: 8950024
    Abstract: An improved covering is described for use with a mattress. The improved covering comprises a top sheet securely or removably secured to a bottom sheet. Through the use of the improved covering, the time required for attending to the task of making a bed is reduced and the difficulty of such task is decreased. In addition, using the improved covering of the present disclosure, individuals such as, but not limited to children and those with difficulty attending to such a task, may now complete the task with an aesthetically pleasing result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Ruth Hudson
  • Publication number: 20150013068
    Abstract: A comforter comprising at least a top and a bottom outer shell fabric panels joined together about their peripheral edges and interiorly to form at least a first portion filled with a first filling material comprising down or a down-like material, and a second portion filled with a second filling material comprising a non-down or non-down-like material, where the first portion and the second portion are segregated. In various embodiments, the first portion comprises a central area of the comforter and the second portion comprises a peripheral area of the comforter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Marvin Werthaiser
  • Publication number: 20140373277
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bedding article which provides a structured construction for filling with filler material. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a bedding article that incorporates a number of pattern arrangements. The pattern arrangements allow for the sequestration of high performance filler material to areas of maximum effectiveness. Likewise, the pattern arrangement allows for standard performance material to be used in areas where user interaction is likely to be minimal, in order to minimize the amount of material needed in manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Shi Hoo FAN
  • Patent number: 8914923
    Abstract: Bedding assemblies useful in the management of incontinence are provided herein. Preferred bedding assemblies include a top wicking layer, an electrical circuit configured to detect the presence of moisture, an absorbent layer, and a waterproof layer. Assemblies are configured to signal to a receiving device which in turn can communicate an alarm signal or be operably coupled with a notification device. Assemblies can include mattress overlays, mattress covers, and mattresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Dean Preston Smith
  • Patent number: 8898834
    Abstract: A bed dressing and set includes several articles of bed linens or bed clothing. A top sheet includes a plurality of apertures configured to accept at least one fastener along ends of a bottom sheet. The bottom sheet includes straps which extend from a substantially central portion along foot and head ends to engage with multiple sidewall points to secure the bottom sheet in place on top of a mattress. Together, the bottom sheet and top sheet substantially eliminate the possibility of bed clothing moving out of a stable position when the bed is in use, creating an adjustable personal fit for the bed occupant to improve sleep quality and comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Stefanie Bryan Huber, Janae' S. Giurlani
  • Patent number: 8898835
    Abstract: A fitted blanket fits over a mattress and secures underneath to prevent the blanket from moving off the user while sleeping in bed. The blanket can include an elastic material on at least the underside corner edges thereof. Children and adults alike can stay warm at night as their blankets cannot fall away or off of them while sleeping. The fitted blanket may further include an opening and closing mechanism to allow for easy entry and exit, rather than having to untuck the blanket, as is the case with conventional blankets. The opening and closing mechanism may also provide an easy way to make the bed. The fitted nature of the blanket prevents blanket slippage or movement. The blanket may further include a cut-out region for pillow placement. The blanket can also include glow-in-the-dark elements or illuminated elements to light up the blanket at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Amer Habib Khan
  • Patent number: 8869325
    Abstract: A convertible blanket, method of converting a convertible blanket and kit including a convertible blanket are described. A convertible blanket includes a fabric blanket portion having a top end, a bottom end and sides. The convertible blanket also includes one or more front-of-creature features defining a front of the creature. The front-of-creature features are disposed on a surface of the fabric blanket portion to offset the front of the creature from each of the sides of the fabric blanket portion. The convertible blanket also includes one or more fasteners attached to the fabric blanket portion. The one or more fasteners are configured to releasably hold the convertible blanket in a position where the toy is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: FFD Designs (Canada) Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl Ng, Evelyn Yu
  • Publication number: 20140259275
    Abstract: A first item of sleepwear or bedding is to be used as part of a sleep system and a second item of sleepwear or bedding is to be used with the first item as part of the sleep system. At least one of the first item and second item comprises a performance fabric. The first item dissipates moisture and heat from a body of a user from an inside of the first item to an outside of the first item. The second item dissipates moisture and heat that has been dissipated by the first item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SHEEX, INC.
    Inventors: Susan Walvius, Michelle Marciniak
  • Publication number: 20140259408
    Abstract: A bedding system including a cushion bearing a first image portion and a bedspread bearing a second image portion is disclosed. The bedspread includes a first edge and the cushion similarly includes a first edge. When the first edge of the bedspread is positioned adjacent to the first edge of the cushion, the first and second image portions found on the bedspread and the cushion, respectively, combine to form an image. The bedspread and the cushion can both include a removable cover. The removable cover of the bedspread can be mated to the bedspread via features located in attachment zones and the removable cover of the cushion can be mated to the cushion via attachment features located in attachment zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Nathan Morley
  • Publication number: 20140250596
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides at least in part a bed cover comprising a plurality of heat insulating chambers having a first surface and a second surface and at least two sidewalls connecting the first surface and the second surface, the width of said first surface being greater than the width of said second surface; a plurality of heat conduits between the sidewalls of the heat insulating chambers, said heat conduits having an open and a closed position; wherein each heat insulating chamber is hingeably connected to at least one adjacent heat insulating chamber, such that the heat conduits may open and close as adjacent heat insulating chambers flex towards or away from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Paul De La Place
  • Patent number: 8822354
    Abstract: A coated fabric having a base fabric and an auxiliary layer laminated thereto, wherein the exposed face of the auxiliary layer is coated with a coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Clarkson Textiles Limited
    Inventor: Roger Gordon White
  • Patent number: 8793813
    Abstract: A garment includes a front side and a back side. The front side and back side are coupled to surround at least part of a person's body. The front side includes a mesh outer shell and a lightweight inner mesh liner, and the inner mesh liner includes a material that provides moisture wicking. The back side includes a breathable material that substantially maintains three-dimensional breathability when the person rests upon it. The garment provides breathability substantially surrounding said at least part of the person's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: BreathableBaby, LLC
    Inventors: Dale Richard Waters, Susan Marie Waters
  • Patent number: 8776288
    Abstract: The baffle box comforter includes upper and lower fabric sections and a plurality of longitudinal baffle members which extend for the length of the comforter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Feather Company
    Inventors: Laura A. Regan, Tamara Soreano
  • Patent number: 8769743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to covers and in particular covers for beds which are characterized by the presence of two or more groups of strips, wherein each group comprises two or more strips arranged relative to one another in different directions and in particular woven together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Sanders GmbH
    Inventor: Hans Christian Sanders
  • Patent number: 8756730
    Abstract: The invention is a bedding apparatus, to be used with a conventional mattress. The bedding's bottom layer is fitted, so as to fit snugly around a mattress. The bottom layer is connected to the top layer by an attachment device, preferably two zippers. The top layer extends over three edges of the bottom layer, so as to appear aesthetically pleasing and provide comfort to the user. The zippers allow a user to easily and quickly make up the bed after sleeping in the bedding. It also functions to keep the top layer from falling off of the bed while sleeping and facilitates the user in weekly changing of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: MacCarron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jennifer MacDonald
  • Patent number: 8727134
    Abstract: A sealing device (24) of a filter system (10) for filtering fluids, in particular of a motor vehicle, with a sealing ring (26) is described. The sealing ring (26) serves to seal a pipe (16), in particular a central pipe of a filter housing (12), that penetrates through a flange-sided opening (18) of an end plate (20), in particular of an end element of a filter element (14). The sealing ring (26) features a central section (58) that connects it with the end plate (20). The sealing ring (26) features in its axial direction on both sides of the central section (58) elastic sealing sections (60, 62) which cause each a reduction of the inner diameter of the sealing ring (26) compared with the central section (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Mann + Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Günter Jokschas, Marco Schweikart, Martin Weindorf
  • Patent number: 8719977
    Abstract: An expandable mattress cover comprises a top sheet, a bottom sheet and a sidewall joining the top sheet and the bottom sheet. A plurality of edges of the sidewall is stitched to the top sheet and the bottom sheet to form a compartment. An expandable means having a hook is attached to the sidewall. An opening is provided on the sidewall for inserting a mattress into the compartment. The expandable means may be adjusted to fit mattresses of different thicknesses inside the expandable mattress cover. A fastening means with a hook is adjusted to open the opening before inserting a mattress into the compartment. The mattress is secured in position by adjusting the fastening means to a closed position. The hook is used to clip the expandable means and the fastening means onto the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Farhad Rabbany, Faramarz Yadegari
  • Publication number: 20140115783
    Abstract: Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. In one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, another one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height. The unitary fabric element comprises fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers, separated by axially-extending grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: MMI-IPCO, LLC
    Inventor: MMI-IPCO, LLC
  • Patent number: 8707480
    Abstract: This invention is a modular blanket system for double beds essentially built like a ring binder where the rings, called straps, are made of a flexible material and are closed by means of detachable fasteners such as hook-and-loop, snaps or buttons. The use of straps as a binding means allows blanket leaves to be added, subtracted or paged from one side to the other depending on the sleepers' need for warmth or decorative taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Robert F. Graddy
  • Patent number: 8689375
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to a system and method for joining a detachable fabric sheet to a cover through the use of one or more corresponding fastening or temporary joining mechanisms located on the cover and fabric sheet. In an embodiment, the cover includes one or more mechanisms to align and/or secure a filling material to the cover, as well as one or more fastening or temporary joining mechanisms for attaching the detachable fabric sheet to the cover. Methods and systems are provided for detachably joining the fabric sheet to the cover, for creating a multi-layer unit of a cover and detachable sheets, as well as for aligning and securing the filler to the cover. A method is also provided for manufacturing the integrated bedding cover system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Emily Stinchcomb
  • Patent number: 8667627
    Abstract: A multi-layer blanket or bed covering has adjacent sides or halves with different insulating properties, yet which resembles a traditional blanket, and which allows people to sleep side by side with different comfort levels for heat or coolness. The blanket preferably comprises three layers on one half of the blanket and two layers on the other. The blanket is preferably made from a single rectangular piece of material which is folded first at a location one fifth of the way in from one side of the rectangular piece of material, and folded second at a location two fifths of the way in from an opposite side of the rectangular piece of material. A stitch down the middle is preferably made after the first fold, and then the blanket is stitched around its four sides after the second fold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Kathryn O'Malley
  • Patent number: 8646133
    Abstract: A duvet cover (10) including an envelope portion (20) substantially closable for enveloping a duvet to shield the duvet from soiling. The envelope portion (120) is removable from the duvet for laundering. The duvet cover further includes a sheet portion (30) attachable to the envelope portion (20) to underlie the envelope portion (20) to shield the underside (21) of the envelope portion (20) from soiling. The sheet portion (30) is removable from the envelope portion (20) for laundering. There is also provided a method of minimizing duvet cover laundering requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Helen Jane Tepper
  • Publication number: 20140026321
    Abstract: Disclosed is a two-zone comforter system enabling two individuals sharing a bed to regulate individual temperatures separately. The two-zone comforter system comprises a lower panel that is continuous across the width of the two-zone comforter system. A first upper panel and a second upper panel extend lengthwise from the lower panel and define a first and second sleeping zone. The first and second upper panels further comprise a compartmentalized overlapping flap containing magnets. The magnets of the first upper panel and the magnets of the second overlapping panel are of opposing polarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Michael L. Lyons
  • Patent number: 8627521
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bed sheet attachment system that allows a user to quickly and easily change bed sheets. In one embodiment, the fitted sheet of a bed comprises an upper surface and at least one attachment member disposed on the upper surface. A quick-change sheet having upper and lower surfaces also is provided, wherein at least one attachment member is disposed on the lower surface of the quick-change sheet. In use, the attachment member of the quick-change sheet is configured to releasably mate with the attachment member of the fitted sheet, thereby facilitating the changing of the quick-change sheet. Further, at least one pocket member may be releasably coupled to the fitted sheet, to thereby providing one or more storage locations in close proximity to the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Lazy Linens LLC
    Inventors: Deborah S. Rowson, Geoffrey R. Rowson
  • Publication number: 20140004332
    Abstract: The laminate of cloths includes a first outer layer, a second layer, and an inner layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer. A layer thickness of the inner layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer is formed to be larger than a cloth thickness of the inner layer, and a space part is formed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FINETRACK
    Inventor: Yotaro Kanayama
  • Publication number: 20130318713
    Abstract: A double-decker comforter assembly has a double-decker covering and two comforters. The double-decker covering has three clothes and two spaces. The three clothes have edges securely connected with each other. The spaces are respectively formed between the three clothes and respectively have an opening. The comforters are respectively inserted in the two spaces of the double-decker covering. Accordingly, the double-decker covering allows configuring the comforter assembly with comforters of different thickness, material or numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Rong-Jun HUANG
  • Patent number: 8561229
    Abstract: The comforter includes two substantially identical fabric sections, with lines of attachment between them defining edges of a plurality of side-by-side parallel channels. Baffle members are positioned within each channel, attached to one edge of each channel, but not extending all the way to the opposing edge thereof, wherein the baffle members in any given channel are positioned in a staggered relationship relative to the position of baffle members in adjacent channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Feather Co.
    Inventors: Laura A. Regan, Tamara P. Soreano
  • Patent number: 8549682
    Abstract: A duvet cover assembly includes a duvet and duvet cover that appear like a traditional duvet and duvet cover but are connected into a single unit that is entirely machine washable. The duvet cover assembly prevents the duvet from clumping or pooling within the duvet. The duvet cover assembly is useable in home and commercial (e.g. hotel) settings. The duvet cover assembly improves hygiene and shortens the time taken for changing the bedding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Madeleine K. Low
  • Publication number: 20130260076
    Abstract: A separable fabric article includes first and second fabric portions each having at least one free edge. The separable fabric article includes a plurality of first magnetic fasteners spaced apart along the first portion free edge. Similarly, a plurality of second magnetic fasteners is spaced apart along the second portion free edge. The first and second fabric portions are movable between a connected configuration in which the plurality of first magnetic fasteners are coupled to the plurality of second magnetic fasteners and a released configuration in which the plurality of first magnetic fasteners are separated from the plurality of second magnetic fasteners. The free edges of the first and second portions are adjacent one another at the connected configuration and displaced from one another at the released configuration. Respective magnetic fasteners of said first and second fabric portions are configured to be in alignment at said connected configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Kayvan Hejazifar