Sheet Anchor Device
A sheet anchor device is disclosed that keeps bedsheets from coming untucked at the foot of the bed. The sheet anchor device comprises a body component that is configured in approximately three sections of one-inch PVC pipe, along with two unions to join all the sections together and two endcaps at the ends. Depending on the size of the mattress, additional or less sections can be jointed together to form the body component, as needed. Further, the body component comprises approximately eight clamps which secure to the PVC pipe and clamp onto a bottom end of the sheet. The body component is then tucked under the mattress, such that the body component sits between the top mattress and the box spring, acting as an anchor and preventing the sheet from becoming untucked easily and staying tight through the night.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/450,032, which was filed on Mar. 5, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to the field of sheet anchor devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a PVC pipe device with clamps that can be attached to the sheet end and tucked under the mattress, ensuring the top sheet remains secure on a bed. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
BACKGROUNDBy way of background, this invention relates to improvements in sheet anchor devices. Generally, the top sheet on a bed can become untucked during the night due to constant tossing and turning, as well as, pets or small children crawling under the covers, etc. Furthermore, people may have their feet stick out of the sheet and become cold and uncomfortable. Additionally, constantly, being forced to adjust a bedsheet during the night can be frustrating.
Further, the problem of bed sheets being pulled from underneath a mattress is well-known. Movement on the bed causes the bed sheets to collapse toward the movement and pull the bed sheet from under the mattress. Thus, a simple, but effective means for securing the bed sheets in place is needed.
Accordingly, there is a demand for an improved sheet anchor device that attaches to the sheet and tucks under the mattress, ensuring the top sheet remains secure on a bed. More particularly, there is a demand for a sheet anchor device that can be adjusted to accommodate any size mattress.
Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that provides users with a PVC pipe device with clamps that can be attached to the sheet end and tucked under the mattress, ensuring the top sheet remains secure on a bed. There is also a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that allows users to sleep comfortably without worry of their feet being exposed due to tossing and turning, restless leg syndrome, etc. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that includes up to eight clamps that can firmly secure the sheet, locking it down and ensuring it stays in place regardless of any movement. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a device that includes up to eight clamps that can firmly secure the sheet, locking it down and ensuring it stays in place regardless of any movement. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that can be adjusted in size to accommodate any type of mattress. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that utilizes a pipe that sits under the mattress and acts as an anchor for the top sheet.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a sheet anchor device. The device keeps bedsheets from coming untucked at the foot of the bed. The sheet anchor device comprises a body component that is configured in approximately three sections of one-inch PVC pipe. Typically, the sections are one 30-inch section, and two 20-inch sections, along with two unions to join all the sections together and two endcaps at the ends. Depending on the size of the mattress, additional or less sections can be joined together to form the body component, as needed. Further, the body component comprises approximately eight clamps with each clamp attached to a one-inch wide and 4-5-inch long elastic webbing, sewn together to form a loop with the clamp attached. The loops are then slid onto the PVC pipe in an equally spaced fashion. In use, the clamps on the body component are attached to a length of the sheet, at its bottom. The body component is then tucked under the mattress, such that the body component sits between the top mattress and the box spring, acting as an anchor and preventing the sheet from becoming untucked easily and staying tight through the night.
In this manner, the sheet anchor device of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with a device that allows users to sleep comfortably without worry of their feet being exposed due to tossing and turning. The device acts as an anchor to secure the top sheet under the mattress. The device can be adjusted in size to accommodate any type of mattress.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a sheet anchor device. The device keeps bedsheets from coming untucked at the foot of the bed. The sheet anchor device comprises a body component that is configured in multiple sections of PVC pipe. The sections are releasably secured together to form one, continuous body component. Depending on the size of the mattress, additional or less sections can be joined together to form the body component, as needed. Further, the body component comprises a plurality of clamps attached to loops with are slid onto the body component in an equally spaced fashion. In use, the clamps on the body component are attached to a length of the sheet, at its bottom. The body component is then tucked under the mattress, acting as an anchor and preventing the sheet from becoming untucked easily.
In one embodiment, the sheet anchor device of the present invention overcomes many of the obstacles associated with holding down bed sheets and ensures that a bedsheet remains secure and stays in place during use. Typically, users sleep on a bed that includes a top mattress on top of a box spring. The top mattress is covered by a fitted sheet. The fitted sheet can be covered by a top sheet and a blanket, comforter, duvet, etc., depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and the time of year/season.
In one embodiment, the sheet anchor device comprises a body component. The body component is configured in approximately three sections of one-inch PVC pipe. However, any suitable shape and size of pipe can be utilized as is known in the art, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. Further, the pipe can be (PVC) polyvinyl chloride, extruded aluminum, polycarbonate, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art. Typically, the sections are one 30-inch section, and two 20-inch sections, however more or less sections can be utilized as is known in the art, depending on the size and shape of the mattress in use. Further, the sections can be any suitable length as is known in the art, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user, and/or the size of the mattress in use.
In one embodiment, the sections are secured together via two unions, with one union positioned between two sections to join all the sections together into one long pipe. In one embodiment, instead of unions, the sections are press-fit or snap-fit together, or releasably secured in any suitable way. In another embodiment, instead of sections secured together, the body component comprises one, continuous pipe that spans the length of the mattress in use. In yet another embodiment, the sections comprise two sections with one section being a one-inch PVC pipe and the other section being approximately a ⅞-inch PVC pipe. The two sections are secured together via a slip joint, which allows the one-inch pipe to telescope within the ⅞-inch pipe. Thus, the two sections can be joined together and then slid into a desired length and secured for use, as needed. The slip joint would allow a user to disengage the slip joint and adjust the length of the two sections to any desired length, then re-engage the slip joint to secure the sections in place.
In one embodiment, the body component comprises a plurality of clamps secured to it. Specifically, there are approximately eight clamps secured to the body component in a spaced apart fashion, but any suitable number can be utilized depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and the size of the mattress in use. Typically, the clamps are attached to a one-inch wide and 4-5-inch long elastic webbing, which is sewn together to form a loop. The loops are then slid onto the body component in an equally spaced fashion. In use, the clamps on the body component are then attached to a length of the sheet, at its bottom in an equidistant spaced fashion.
In one embodiment, once the plurality of loops are slid onto the body component, the ends of the body component are secured with two endcaps. Typically, a single endcap is used at each end of the body component. The end caps act to secure the loops, such that the plurality of loops cannot easily be removed without removing an end cap first. Other suitable securing means can also be used to secure the ends of the body component to prevent the loops from being inadvertently removed.
In one embodiment, the clamps comprise grip material which helps to secure the top sheet within the clamp, preventing the top sheet from being pulled out of the clamp during use. Any suitable grip material can be utilized, as is known in the art, such as a rubber material, a silicone material, a tacky material, or any other elastomeric material as is known in the art, etc. Typically, the grip material acts to create a high coefficient of static friction (μs) between the grip material and the top sheet material. In particular μs can be maximized by using a first material for the grip material where the coefficient of static friction of the first material against the material used to make the top sheet is at least 0.4. Likewise, μs can be maximized by using a second material for the grip material, where the coefficient of static friction of the second material against the material used to make the top sheet is at least 0.5. The first material and the second material are typically not the same material.
In use, any suitable number of sections of PVC pipe are secured together via unions to create one long body component that spans the width of the mattress in use. The plurality of loops with attached clamps are then slid onto the PVC pipe in an equally spaced fashion. Endcaps are then fitted onto each end of the body component to secure the loops with attached clamps in place. The clamps on the body component are then attached to a length of the sheet, at its bottom end. Specifically, a user grasps a clamp and presses down on the clamp, opening the jaws of the clamp. A bottom end of a top sheet is inserted into the jaws, which are then released, securing the top sheet in place within the clamp. Further, the grip material of the clamps also acts to retain the top sheet in place within the clamp, especially during use. The body component is then tucked under the mattress, such that the body component sits between the top mattress and the box spring, acting as an anchor and preventing the sheet from becoming untucked easily and staying tight through the night.
In yet another embodiment, the sheet anchor device comprises a plurality of indicia.
In yet another embodiment, a method of securing a top sheet on a mattress for use while sleeping is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a sheet anchor device comprising a body component configured as three sections of one-inch PVC pipe. The method also comprises securing the sections together via unions and inserting endcaps at the PVC pipe ends. Further, the method comprises sliding loops with clamps around the body component in an equally spaced fashion. The method also comprises clamping the clamps to a bottom edge of a top sheet. Finally, the method comprises tucking the body component under a top mattress and above a box spring, thus creating an anchor and preventing the top sheet from becoming untucked.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that provides users with a PVC pipe device with clamps that can be attached to the sheet end and tucked under the mattress, ensuring the top sheet remains secure on a bed. There is also a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that allows users to sleep comfortably without worry of their feet being exposed due to tossing and turning, restless leg syndrome, etc. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that includes up to eight clamps that can firmly secure the sheet, locking it down and ensuring it stays in place regardless of any movement. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a device that includes up to eight clamps that can firmly secure the sheet, locking it down and ensuring it stays in place regardless of any movement. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that can be adjusted in size to accommodate any type of mattress. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a sheet anchor device that utilizes a pipe that sits under the mattress and acts as an anchor for the top sheet.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel sheet anchor device. The device keeps bedsheets from coming untucked at the foot of the bed. The sheet anchor device comprises a body component that is configured in approximately three sections of one-inch PVC pipe, along with two unions to join all the sections together and two endcaps at the ends. Depending on the size of the mattress, additional or less sections can be jointed together to form the body component, as needed. Further, the body component comprises approximately eight clamps secured to the PVC pipe and clamped to a bottom end of the top sheet. The body component is then tucked under the mattress, such that the body component sits between the top mattress and the box spring, acting as an anchor and preventing the sheet from becoming untucked easily and staying tight through the night. The present invention also includes a novel method of securing a top sheet on a mattress for use while sleeping. The method includes the steps of providing a sheet anchor device comprising a body component configured as three sections of one-inch PVC pipe. The method also comprises securing the sections together via unions and inserting endcaps at the PVC pipe ends. Further, the method comprises sliding loops with clamps around the body component in an equally spaced fashion. The method also comprises clamping the clamps to a bottom edge of a top sheet. Finally, the method comprises tucking the body component under a top mattress and above a box spring, thus creating an anchor and preventing the top sheet from becoming untucked.
Referring initially to the drawings,
Generally, the sheet anchor device 100 of the present invention overcomes many of the obstacles associated with holding down bed sheets 114 and ensures that a bedsheet 114 remains secure and stays in place during use. Typically, users sleep on a bed 118 that includes a top mattress 116 on top of a box spring 120. The top mattress 116 is covered by a fitted sheet 122. The fitted sheet 122 can be covered by a top sheet 114 and a blanket, comforter, duvet, etc. (not shown), depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and the time of year/season.
Furthermore, the sheet anchor device 100 comprises a body component 102. The body component 102 is configured in approximately three sections 104, 106 of one-inch PVC pipe. However, any suitable shape and size of pipe can be utilized as is known in the art, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. Further, the pipe can be (PVC) polyvinyl chloride, extruded aluminum, polycarbonate, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art. Typically, the sections 104, 106 are one 30-inch section 104, and two 20-inch sections 106, however more or less sections can be utilized as is known in the art, depending on the size and shape of the mattress 116 in use. Further, the sections 104, 106 can be any suitable length as is known in the art, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user, and/or the size of the mattress 116 in use.
Additionally, the sections 104, 106 are secured together via two unions 124, with one union 124 positioned between two sections 104, 106 to join all the sections together into one long pipe. In one embodiment, instead of unions 124, the sections 104, 106 are press-fit or snap-fit together, or releasably secured in any suitable way as is known in the art. In another embodiment, instead of sections 104, 106 secured together, the body component 102 comprises one, continuous pipe that spans the width of the mattress 116 in use.
Further, in yet another embodiment, the sections 104, 106 comprise two sections with one section being a one-inch PVC pipe 126 and the other section being approximately a ⅞-inch PVC pipe 128. The two sections 126, 128 are secured together via a slip joint 130, which allows the one-inch pipe 126 to telescope within the ⅞-inch pipe 128. Thus, the two sections 126, 128 can be joined together and then slid into a desired length and secured for use, as needed. The slip joint 130 would allow a user to disengage the slip joint 130 and adjust the length of the two sections 126, 128 to any desired length, then re-engage the slip joint 130 to secure the sections 126, 128 in place. Thus, the two sections 126, 128 can telescope to any desired length to span a width of the mattress 116 in use.
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Once the plurality of loops 110 are slid onto the body component 102, the ends 302 of the body component 102 are secured with two endcaps 304. Typically, a single endcap 304 is used at each end 302 of the body component 102. The end caps 304 act to secure the loops 110, such that the plurality of loops 110 cannot easily be removed without removing an end cap 304 first. Other suitable securing means can also be used to secure the ends 302 of the body component 102 to prevent the loops 110 from being inadvertently removed.
Further, in one embodiment, the clamps 108 comprise grip material 306 which helps to secure the top sheet 114 within the clamp 108, preventing the top sheet 114 from being pulled out of the clamp 108 during use. Any suitable grip material 306 can be utilized, as is known in the art, such as a rubber material, a silicone material, a tacky material, or any other elastomeric material as is known in the art, etc. Typically, the grip material 306 acts to create a high coefficient of static friction (μs) between the grip material 306 and the top sheet 114 material. In particular μs can be maximized by using a first material for the grip material 306 where the coefficient of static friction of the first material against the material used to make the top sheet 114 is at least 0.4. Likewise, μs can be maximized by using a second material for the grip material 306, where the coefficient of static friction of the second material against the material used to make the top sheet 114 is at least 0.5. The first material and the second material are typically not the same material.
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In yet another embodiment, the sheet anchor device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 500. The body component 102 of the device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the body component 102, or any other indicia 500 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 500 as is known in the art can be included, such as but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be bed sheet, bed, or brand related.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “sheet anchor device”, “sheet device”, “anchor device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the sheet anchor device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the sheet anchor device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the sheet anchor device 100 as shown in
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
Claims
1. A sheet anchor device that provides a user with a means for securing a sheet to a bed, such that it does not become untucked, the sheet anchor device comprising:
- a body component; and
- a plurality of clamps;
- wherein the body component is configured into multiple sections which are releasably secured together to form one, continuous body component;
- wherein the plurality of clamps attach to loops which are slid onto the body component in an equally spaced fashion;
- wherein the plurality of clamps are attached to a top sheet; and
- further wherein the body component is tucked under a mattress and acts as an anchor to prevent the top sheet from becoming untucked.
2. The sheet anchor device of claim 1, wherein the sheet anchor device is applied to a bed that includes a mattress on top of a box spring, wherein the mattress is covered by a fitted sheet, which is then covered by a top sheet.
3. The sheet anchor device of claim 2, wherein the body component is configured in approximately three sections of one-inch PVC pipe.
4. The sheet anchor device of claim 3, wherein the three sections comprise one 30-inch section, and two 20-inch sections.
5. The sheet anchor device of claim 4, wherein the three sections are secured together via two unions, with one union positioned between two of the three sections to join all three sections together into one long pipe.
6. The sheet anchor device of claim 2, wherein the body component comprises one, continuous pipe that spans a width of the mattress in use.
7. The sheet anchor device of claim 2, wherein the body component comprises two sections with one section being a one-inch PVC pipe and a second section being approximately a ⅞-inch PVC pipe.
8. The sheet anchor device of claim 7, wherein the two sections are secured together via a slip joint, which allows the one-inch pipe to telescope within the ⅞-inch pipe.
9. The sheet anchor device of claim 5, wherein there are approximately eight clamps secured to the body component in a spaced apart fashion.
10. The sheet anchor device of claim 9, wherein the approximately eight clamps are attached to a one-inch wide and 4-5-inch long elastic webbing, which is sewn together to form a loop, which are slid onto the body component in an equally spaced fashion.
11. The sheet anchor device of claim 10, wherein once the loops are slid onto the body component, each end of the body component is secured with an endcap to prevent the loops from coming off the body component.
12. The sheet anchor device of claim 11, wherein each of the eight clamps comprise a grip material which helps to secure the top sheet within the eight clamps, preventing the top sheet from being pulled out of the eight clamp during use.
13. The sheet anchor device of claim 12, wherein the eight clamps on the body component are attached to a bottom edge of the top sheet.
14. A sheet anchor device that provides a user with a means for securing a sheet to a bed, such that it does not become untucked, the sheet anchor device comprising:
- a body component configured in approximately three sections of one-inch PVC pipe; and
- approximately eight clamps secured to the body component in a spaced apart fashion;
- wherein the three sections comprise one 30-inch section, and two 20-inch sections;
- wherein the three sections are secured together via two unions, with one union positioned between two of the three sections to join all three sections together into one long pipe;
- wherein the approximate eight clamps are attached to a one-inch wide and 4-5-inch long elastic webbing, which is sewn together to form a loop, which are slid onto the body component in an equally spaced fashion;
- wherein once the loops are slid onto the body component, each end of the body component is secured with an endcap to prevent the loops from coming off the body component;
- wherein the approximate eight clamps on the body component are attached to a bottom edge of the top sheet; and
- wherein the body component is tucked under a mattress, such that the body component sits between the mattress and a box spring, acting as an anchor and preventing the top sheet from becoming untucked.
15. The sheet anchor device of claim 14, wherein the body component comprises two sections with one section being a one-inch PVC pipe and a second section being approximately a ⅞-inch PVC pipe.
16. The sheet anchor device of claim 15, wherein the two sections are secured together via a slip joint, which allows the one-inch pipe to telescope within the ⅞-inch pipe.
17. The sheet anchor device of claim 14, wherein each of the eight clamps comprise a grip material which helps to secure the top sheet within the eight clamps, preventing the top sheet from being pulled out of the eight clamp during use.
18. The sheet anchor device of claim 14, wherein in use, a user grasps one of the eight clamps and presses down, opening jaws of the clamp and inserting a bottom edge of the top sheet is inserted into the jaws, which are then released, securing the top sheet in place within the clamp.
19. The sheet anchor device of claim 14 further comprising a plurality of indicia.
20. A method of securing a top sheet on a mattress for use while sleeping, the method comprising the following steps: sliding loops with clamps around the body component in an equally spaced fashion;
- providing a sheet anchor device comprising a body component configured as three sections of one-inch PVC pipe;
- securing the sections together via unions and inserting endcaps at the PVC pipe ends;
- clamping the clamps to a bottom edge of a top sheet; and
- tucking the body component under a top mattress and above a box spring, thus creating an anchor and preventing the top sheet from becoming untucked.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 29, 2024
Publication Date: Sep 5, 2024
Inventor: Randall Baldwin (Greensboro, NC)
Application Number: 18/591,295