Abstract: A down quilt in which a tubular closure section is provided on an opening in the quilt through which a feather feeder nozzle is inserted. A first fastener is provided at the opening and a second fastener is provided on the closure section so that feathers supplied into the interior of the quilt are prevented from escaping through the opening, whereby the quality of the down quilt can be maintained for a long time.

Abstract: A fitted sheet for covering a standard crib or bed mattress, the sheet being made of synthetic plastic material having an absorbent top layer laminated to a liquid-impermeable backing film whereby when a crib or bed occupant wets the sheet, the liquid is absorbed thereby, yet the underlying mattress is maintained in a dry, sanitary condition. The fitted sheet is created from a single rectangular blank whose sides are folded in on longitudinal fold lines and whose ends are folded in on transverse fold lines, the corners of the blank being folded in on diagonal fold lines to form triangular folds that are ultrasonically sealed to the folded-in ends, thereby defining a box-like fitted sheet having reinforced right angle corners and sides and ends coextensive with those of the mattress. Each end of the fitted sheet is creased to form puckers that are joined to an elastic strip to render the end stretchable whereby the fitted sheet conforms snugly to the mattress.

Abstract: A coverlet suitable for placing on the beach or ground or use as a bed cover, includes two plies, one of cotton terry cloth and the bottom ply of cotton twill cloth. The corner reinforcements with holes allow each coverlet to be interconnected with clips to form larger shapes with a hidden pocket opening to an edge of the coverlet closed by VELCRO strips, supplied in a waterproof bag constructed of waterproof fabric with a draw string closure, shoulder carrying strap and patch pocket closed with VELCRO.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics characterized by a superior balance of strength and softness are formed utilizing an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with: 10 to 30% by weight ethylene; 15 to 40% by weight of C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; and 1 to 5% by weight of copolymerizable N-methylol containing monomer.

Abstract: The fitted bed sheet (22) and mattress pad (30) are connected together along the side edges (47 and 48) of the pad by stitching (49). The length of the pad and bed sheet are the same so that the foot and head portions (32 and 33) of the pad extend into and form a part of the foot and head skirts (25 and 26) of the pad-sheet (20). An elastic hem (35 and 36) is formed about the edges of the skirt at the foot and head of the pad-sheet.

Abstract: Protective blanket for hoofed and domestic animals, in particular horses and dogs, to protect against the influences of cold in cold weather or due to evaporation of the skin moisture after physical exertion, and for thermal treatment of certain ailments, e.g. influenza or kidney trouble. Woolen or linen blankets have the disadvantage of not giving off the evaporation moisture and do not provide warmth when wet. The protective blanket according to this invention provides better heat protection and has a therapeutic effect due to the fact that it consists of two mutually movable layers of a knit fabric (6) made of nonhygroscopic synthetic fibers fit for generating static electricity and with a mesh of 50-125/cm.sup.2. For choice, the blanket contains a synthetic foam lining permeable to air between the two layers of fabric (6). The drawing shows the outside of a horse blanket with a neck rim (31) at the head end and a rear rim (32) with a loop (40) to accommodate the tail.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A one-piece fitted bed sheet and mattress pad has a batt quilted to a backing fabric and a cover of unquilted sheeting material. The cover is joined to the batt and backing fabric along a seam around their respective perimeters. Elastic tape is provided at preferably opposite ends of the fitted bed sheet and mattress pad to enable it to substantially conform to the shape of the mattress and hold it in place on the mattress.

Abstract: A plurality of novel decorative items for use in various combinations to provide alternatives in bedroom decor, including a novel process for co-ordinating and displaying various combinations of the decorative items; and to provide a novel invertible comforter which may be manually turned to expose its finished interior surfaces via an unstitched length along its bottom edge.

Abstract: In an infant-safe comforter fitted to the foot end of a crib mattress, the grasping power of the two boxed corners of the comforter on the corners of the mattress is controllably reduced by limiting the extent of an elasticized central segment of the free edge between the two corner seams in the foot end of the comforter. The terminal points of this elasticized central portion are spaced 11/2 inches inboard from each of the corner seams. The nudging head of an infant crawling under the comforter to the foot end raises the free edge above the bottom perimeter bead of the mattress to admit access of air under the comforter and releases the grasp at the corners to prevent asphyxiation under a comforter of low air permeability.

Abstract: A covering module is formed of a pair of sheets of flexible material superposed and connected along adjacent marginal edges, leaving at least one opening, and a strip of flexible material is connected to the marginal edges of one of the sheets with the sheets being turned inside out. Stuffing material is then inserted through the opening into the interior of the module, and connection of the sheets and strip at a location interior of the marginal edges thereby closes the opening. Fasteners are attached to the marginal edges to permit detachable connection of the modules to form quilts, sleeping bags, window, wall ceiling or floor coverings, and the like.

Abstract: A patient care undersheet includes a minimum number of support points in order to keep a bedridden patient from developing decubitus ulcers. The undersheet preferably comprises a bottom layer having a number of conically shaped bubble-like supports and a top layer comprising a non-woven fabric. An adhesive material connects the non-woven fabric to the bubble-like supports in such a manner that under pressure the bubble-like supports under pressure do not move with respect to each other. The bubble-like supports are air tight so that the undersheet does not collapse under the pressure of a patient's body. The area of contact of the top of the bubble-like supports to the non-woven fabric is approximately 40% of the total top surface of the undersheet. A patient only has to move a very small distance before a new area of skin is supported by the undersheet.

Abstract: A decorative matelasse woven fabric of multi-ply construction having predetermined outwardly bulging fabric pattern areas, some of which pattern areas are colored to present an ombre effect of shaded color areas of varying intensity of color, creating a custom look of hand painting, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A blanket assembly composed of interconnectable blankets, for single and double beds, comprises at least two single bed blankets, provided, along at least one of their sides, with buttons and buttonholes, respectively, disposed at such a mutual distance as to allow buttoning the sides to one another.

Abstract: A bedding assembly including a base encompassing portion, a base covering portion and a body covering portion; the base encompassing portion including a peripheral section around the periphery of a base, the peripheral section extending between the top and bottom surfaces of the base, at least one connecting section extending over the bottom surface of the base and permanently joining opposite lower edges of the peripheral section; the base covering portion including a first sheet disposed over substantially the entire top surface of the base and in contact therewith, a first fastener releasably securing the edges of the first sheet to the upper edges of the peripheral section along substantially the entire length thereof; the body covering portion including a second sheet disposed over the first sheet and in contact therewith, the second sheet including at least one pleat extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base intermediate and parallel to the edges thereof, a second fastener re

Abstract: A fabric of which at least 10% by weight comprises polyester fibers, which fabric is durably soil releasing on laundering and which is useful for preparing the facing sheets of mattress pads. This fabric is finished with a soil release finish consisting essentially of a cured mixture of a fluorochemical soil release agent, an adhesive binder and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A first outer panel foldable upon itself to form opposing panel portions is provided with each panel portion defining corresponding first and second transverse edges and first and second longitudinal edges. The second longitudinal edges are integrally joined by the portion of the panel to be folded and first slide fastener equipped flaps extend along the second transverse edge and the first longitudinal edges. A second centrally foldable inner insulation panel of generally the same size and shape as the outer panel is also provided and overlies the inner side of the outer panel. Coacting pressure sensitive attaching structure extends along the first longitudinal edges and the second transverse edge of the first and second panels and removably joins the insulation panel to the outer panel.

Abstract: An underpad for use in a hospital-like setting is disclosed herein. In these situations it is desirable to minimize moisture or fluid penetration from one side of the pad to the other side, as for example, in situations where a patient may be incontinent. The pad can be repeatably washed and dried and includes at least two layers of materials secured to each other. One layer is a facing or fabric ply and the other layer comprises a moisture-resistant neoprene ply which resists degradation after repeated institutional washings and drying at temperatures on the order of 225.degree. F.

Abstract: A mattress construction in which the firmness of the top surface is selectively adjustable. A mattress body provides the primary support for a person lying on top thereof. A removable pillow top covers the mattress body, and is removably fastened thereto along its peripheral edges. A relatively thin fluid inflatable cushion is positioned beneath the removable top such that the pressure in the cushion can be varied to alter the firmness of the mattress top surface.

Abstract: A combination bedspread and sleeping enclosure constructed from a matching or color-and-design-coordinated fabric, the bedspread being made to form fit the associated mattress, and including a transversely disposed fastening element located adjacent the foot end of the bed, whereby a cooperating fastening element is secured to the sleeping enclosure so as to be removably interconnected to the transverse fastening element of the bedspread. The sleeping enclosure is formed as a single, elongated cover comprising a material of double thickness which is batten filled; and the enclosure has oppositely disposed longitudinal fastening elements, each fastening element being secured along the inner side of the enclosure and being defined by male and female interconnecting elements. Thus, when the elongated cover is folded along its transverse center line, the respective fastening elements thereon will engage and establish a sleeping enclosure having one end closed and two closed sides.

Abstract: A bed covering includes a fitted side covering adapted to overlie the head end, foot end and both sides of a mattress. A top portion of the bed covering overlies the top surface of the mattress and is connected to the fitted side covering by a folded skirt portion which extends along the foot end and both sides of the mattress. The skirt portion is folded along a medial lower edge so as to present an interior layer fastened along its upper edge to the fitted side covering and an exterior layer fastened along its upper edge to the top portion. The fitted side covering both secures the bed covering onto a mattress and tends to properly position the top and skirt portions relative to the mattress for facilitating the making of the bed.

Abstract: A low-cost bedspread to permit fresh sheets and blanket to be fitted on the bed when the bedspread is removed, said bedspread comprising as the lining for the bedspread a fitted sheet having elastic strip material sewn to its lower edge adapting the encasing of the mattress and the lining having a bedspread sewn thereto along a rectangular seam to said fitted sheet within a spaced marginal portion between said seam and the mattress to permit the covering of one or more pillows beneath said bedspread at the top of the mattress. After stripping the bedding the assembly of the fitted lining and bedspread the assembly is quickly fitted about the mattress to provide the appearance of a completely made bed. Preferably the seam which sews the bedspread to the fitted lining is a double seam to assure that there be no unintended separation of the spread from the lining due to catching or snagging. In a preferred embodiment a double skirt is gathered and ruffled is provided to enhance the appearance of the spread.

Abstract: A fitted double sheet for beds having upper and lower sheets notched and sewn together at their foot ends to provide doubled box corners cooperating with single box corners at the head end of the lower sheet to keep the unit in place on the bed. The side portions of the upper sheet are sewn only part way into the doubled box corners so that the side portions can hang free and not impose restrictions on the feet of the user. Elastic strips are provided for keeping the bottom sheet snug on the mattress and such strips are enclosed in fabric pockets running along the joinder between the foot ends of the upper and lower sheets.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A fitted bed covering comprises two generally rectangular pieces of cloth, each having two adjacent contoured corners and two slits extending transversely from its peripheral edge, each slit being located closely adjacent one contoured corner between that contoured corner and the adjacent non-contoured corner. One of the two pieces of rectangular cloth is disposed in overlapping relation with the other and means are provided for releasably securing the two pieces of cloth together.

Abstract: A bed covering, which functions as a spread, comforter and top sheet, is formed by joining two identically dimensioned layers of fabric which are stitched together along three edges with a foot edge of the layers remaining unstitched. Each layer is generally the size of a spread which fits a particular size bed such as, for example, a single or double size bed. Side and foot edge portions of the layers extend to the floor from the top of the bed to provide a spread effect. Pockets are formed between a central portion of the two layers and are stuffed with a heat-insulating material such as, for example, down or polyester fibers.When the bed covering is placed on a bed, the unstitched edge portion of the bottom layer adjacent to the foot edge is tucked between the mattress and box springs of the bed to secure the bed covering with the bed. Since the tuckable portion is not stuffed, it does not lift the foot of the mattress and holds the bed covering securely.