METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING BEDDING COVER TO BED SHEET
A method and system for releasably attaching a bedding cover to a bed sheet using fasteners such that the bedding cover and bed sheet do not separate. One or more fasteners may be used to fasten the bedding cover to the bed sheet and the fasteners may be placed in various locations where the bedding cover and bed sheet overlap. The fasteners may include magnets, VELCRO®, buttons, and the like. The bedding cover may be a comforter, blanket, quilt or some other material. In one embodiment, a magnet or a set of magnets may be placed over the bedding cover or over a bed sheet folded over the bedding cover, and another magnet or set of magnets may be placed under the bed sheet in the same area as the first magnet or set of magnets to fasten the bed sheet to the bed cover.
This invention relates generally to methods and systems for releasably attaching a bedding cover to a bed sheet and, more particularly, to releasably attaching a bedding cover to a bed sheet using fasteners to prevent a bedding cover from separating from a bed sheet.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONWhen most people sleep in their beds, they typically do so under a bed sheet and a bedding cover, which lies on top of, or over, the bed sheet. The bedding cover is generally a comforter, blanket, quilt, or the like, designed to keep the person warm. The bed sheet is typically used under the bedding cover to protect the bedding cover from getting dirty and to provide a comfortable barrier between the material of the bedding cover and the person's skin. In many instances, while a person is sleeping, the bed sheet and bedding cover will separate as the person moves during the night. The relative movement between the bed sheet and bedding cover may cause the bed sheet to slip off and no longer cover the person sleeping. In such a case, the person may end up sleeping with his or her body touching an often times uncomfortable comforter, blanket or quilt. In other instances, the bedding cover may slide off the bed sheet while the person is sleeping, causing the person to feel cold during the night and thus disrupting his or her sleep.
Further, when a person, while sleeping, causes the bed sheet and bedding cover to separate, the making the bed afterward becomes more of a chore than if the bed sheet and bedding cover remained together and did not separate.
It is noted that, although, throughout the ensuing discussion, reference is made to a “bedding cover,” such reference is made by way of illustration, and not limitation. Thus, the instant invention encompasses comforters, blankets, quilts, etc. that may be used as a “bedding cover.” In addition, the term “bed sheet” is used herein generically and without limitation as to the material of which the “bed sheet” is made.
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In a preferred embodiment, the magnets 310 are especially strong, and will easily attach a bedding cover 30, such as a comforter, to a bed sheet 20. The magnets are preferably encased in non-magnetic material 320, such as rubber, which is softer to the touch than the metal of the magnet and allows users of the invention to more easily separate the magnets from each other. This allows a user of the invention to easily separate the bed sheet from the bedding cover should the bed sheet need washing, or for any other reason.
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While the description above refers to particular embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit thereof. The accompanying claims are therefore intended to cover such modifications as would fall within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A method for releasably attaching a bedding cover to a bed sheet, the method comprising:
- (a) placing the bedding cover in a position such that it overlies the bed sheet and the longitudinal axis of the bedding cover and bed sheet are parallel; and
- (b) using at least one fastener to attach the bedding cover to the bed sheet such that the bed cover and bed sheet do not easily separate or move relative to each other.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener includes two sets of complementary magnets.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein said set of magnets comprises a grouping of a plurality of magnets;
4. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least one set of magnets is placed in a pocket sewn into the bedding cover.
5. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least one set of magnets is sewn into the bedding cover.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the bedding cover is a comforter.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the bedding cover is a blanket or quilt.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener includes a complimentary button and hole fastener.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener includes a complementary hook and eye fastener.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener includes VELCRO®.
11. A bedding cover and sheet combination, comprising:
- (a) a bed cover positionable on a bed to cover the bed;
- (b) a bed sheet to cover the bed;
- (c) fasteners that releasably attach the bedding cover and bed sheet in generally overlying positional relation to each other where the longitudinal axis of the bed cover and bed sheet are parallel for use to cover the bed; and
- (d) where the fasteners are magnets.
12. The combination of claim 11, wherein the cover is a comforter.
13. The combination of claim 11, wherein the cover is a blanket or quilt.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 12, 2012
Publication Date: Jul 18, 2013
Inventor: DENIS PAVLLO KOCI (Sherman Oaks, CA)
Application Number: 13/349,469
International Classification: A47G 9/04 (20060101);