MATTRESS COVER WITH END POCKETS
A mattress and sheet combination includes a sheet formed to cover the upper surface of the mattress and extend over portions of the sides and ends of the mattress. A plurality of first fastener members is placed in the sides and ends of the mattress with each of the plurality of first fastener members being a selected distance from the upper surface of the mattress. A plurality of second fastener members is placed in the sheet with the plurality of first fastener members and the plurality of second fastener members being arranged in correspondence so that they may be connected together to fasten the sheet and mattress together.
This invention relates generally to mattress covers and particularly to a mattress cover for a mattress suitable for use with an articulated bed frame. This invention relates particularly to a mattress cover having pockets at each end to receive corresponding end portions of a mattress and a mattress foundation therein for securely holding the mattress to the mattress foundation.
The prior art method for holding the mattress in position on the base is a rigid metal bar mounted to the bed frame and extending above an end portion of the mattress. The metal bar presents safety issues if a person inadvertently sits or falls on it.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is an object of the invention to provide a mattress cover having end pockets that enclose opposite end portions of the mattress and the mattress support foundation to retain the mattress on the support base.
It is also an object of the invention to provide a mattress cover that attaches to the underside of a foundation to hold the mattress cover in place on the mattress as the foundation articulates.
It is also an object of the invention to provide a mattress cover and fitted sheet combination wherein the sheet attaches to the side of the mattress cover to hold the sheet in place as the foundation articulates.
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This description is intended to be exemplary rather than limited to specific embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and all reasonable equivalents.
Claims
1. A mattress cover for placement upon a mattress for a bed placed on an adjustable foundation, the mattress cover having a first end pocket formed to enclose a first end of the mattress and a second end pocket formed to enclose a second end of the mattress and to retain the mattress cover upon the mattress as the configuration of the mattress is adjusted.
2. The mattress cover of claim 1 wherein the mattress is positioned on a foundation and wherein the first second pockets enclose respective ends of the mattress and end portions of the foundation.
3. The mattress cover of claim 2 wherein the mattress cover includes side straps that are connected to underside portions of the foundation to retain the mattress cover in a predetermined position on the mattress as the foundation is adjusted.
4. The mattress cover of claim 3 further including means for fastening a fitted sheet to side portions of the mattress cover to retain the fitted sheet in a predetermined position on the mattress cover as the foundation is adjusted.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 23, 2013
Publication Date: Jan 29, 2015
Inventor: Peter Tarquinio (Pomona, CA)
Application Number: 13/948,890
International Classification: A47G 9/02 (20060101);