Abstract: A shaping-material or filler for textiles such as bedspreads, garments or the like is disclosed consisting of a large number of fiber aggregates of a maximum length of 50 mm each. The fiber aggregates are smaller and softer than down in nature and essentially all the fibers are crimped with the fibers of the individual fiber aggregates being arranged randomly inside each aggregate. A filler is created thereby which is especially suitable for textiles such as bedspreads, or garments such as jackets, coats or the like with, the filler being enclosed in an envelope. This filler can be made to vary in thickness with surface distribution, in the manner known for fiber balls and down. However, the filler has little shift, even if the textile is vigorously shaken, and nevertheless, is very soft. A method for manufacturing the textile is also described.

Abstract: A decorative bed ruffle is capable of installation on a mattress foundation such as a box spring without removal of an upper mattress therefrom. A band of elastically stretchable material forms a closed loop adapted to be stretched to pass over the upper mattress and grippingly retained on the sides of the mattress foundation. The width of the band is such-that top and bottom edge portions of the band will extend over and elastically grip top and bottom edge 5 of the mattress foundation, respectively. A decorative skirt is attached to the band of material in overlapping relation therewith, for covering at least part of a central portion of the band extending over the foundation sidewalls, and at least part of the space between the mattress foundation and a supporting floor surface.

Abstract: An improved bedspread comprising a plurality of panels which are each reversible and interchangeable to provide a wide variety of different visual effects.

Abstract: Relaxation article can include a flat flexible member, e.g., a blanket, having an opening to an attached sleeve. A person's arm can be inserted through the opening and into the sleeve. An object holding or positioning member such as a pocket, book podium, light, etc., may be included. The book podium, which may be separable, may be pillowed or have a transparent shelf for placing a book reading side down to read through upwardly.

Abstract: A multi-purpose baby wrap which converts to a blanket, a bunting, a pad or a carrier sling. The wrap comprises two major parts: a full sized baby blanket and a large, detachable, bifurcated pocket. The pocket covers the lower half of the blanket and is sized to fit children from birth to about two years, with the pocket covering the child's legs and torso up to the waist. A baby's diaper may be changed without removing the baby from the wrap by simply unfastening the bottom and sides of the pocket and lifting it to expose the lower half of the baby. For use of the wrap as a bunting, the baby is placed feet first in the pocket; the blanket is then rolled around the baby and secured snugly about his or her midriff with one or two short straps. With the blanket so secured, the apparatus in plan view presents the appearance of a rectangle. At each corner of this rectangle, a fastener is provided for attaching a pair of elongated straps to the wrap.

Abstract: This invention relates to a microcapsule having a particle diameter of 2.about.300 .mu.m and comprising a substance acting to improve physiological conditions of human skin, for example, substances exhibiting such effects as skin whitening, aging preventive, humidity preservable, itch suppressive, pain-killing, or antiphlogistic ones, and/or aromatic agents contained within the filmy coating of synthetic high molecular substance. The microcapsule is not broken when making, processing, or laundering the textile structure, but is gradually broken when the textile structure is put on the human body, used for another purpose, or subjected to intentional application of friction or pressure thereto, and sustainedly releases acting substances contained therein.

Abstract: A floatable wave subduing blanket made from cellular low density polyethylene in a rectangular shape having a plurality of cylindrical inflatable floats detachably fastened to the four sides thereof. The cylindrical inflatable floats subdue water waves as the blanket floats on the water for carrying a person.

Abstract: A woven ticking includes threads of natural fibers such as pure cotton with a mass surface density in the range of 100-150 g/m.sup.2, preferably 110-140 g/m.sup.2 at a thread thickness in the range of Nm 60-80, preferably Nm 65-75. Such a ticking is used in a covering and includes a filling of rabbit hair, in particular angora rabbit hair, and at least 30 weight-% foreign matter selected from the group consisting of silk, mohair, down, sheep wool, alpaca, camel hair, polyester fibers, yang hair and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bedspread cover for a child's bed having a toy preferably in the form of an animal or doll attached to the cover. The toy is formed from a first substantially two-dimensional portion and a second three-dimensional pillow like portion. At least the three-dimensional portion of the toy, which is preferably formed as the head of the toy, is removably attached to the bedspread cover and extends beyond an upper end of the cover. The cover can include a pocket for removably receiving the bottom of the planar portion of the toy for further securing the toy to the bedspread cover.

Abstract: Bedding for a child's bed is provided with emblems arranged along the sides. The emblems may be of various shapes and colors. Matching emblems are located at the same relative positions on each layer of bedding. The child is taught to arrange each layer of bedding correctly upon the underlying layer by matching the emblems. The emblems may also be provided with engaging means such as hooks, snaps or hook and loop fasteners to maintain each layer in place on the lower layer of bedding.

Abstract: A mattress liner to substantially cover a mattress surface, the mattress liner including a mattress pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of substantially thin magnets releasably disposed in pockets substantially spaced apart relation from one another along the bottom surface of the mattress pad and secured thereto.

Abstract: A quilted blanket (1) with a preferably rectangular covering and a loosely packed filling is described. The covering has at least one closable opening through which it can be filled with filling material. So that this blanket (1) can be used both as a so-called summer blanket and as a so-called winter blanket and so that it can be easily filled and emptied, particularly partially filled and emptied, the filling material comprises loosely packed filling material such as aggregates of spherically wrapped fibres. The opening of the covering can be closed by means of an easily openable fastener, such as a zipper, VELCRO tape, adhesive tape or by the like, or means of buttons.

Abstract: A thermal blanket of the Augustine type includes an inflatable covering with a head end, a foot end, two edges and an undersurface. The covering is inflated through an inlet by a thermally-controlled inflating medium. An aperture array on the undersurface of the covering exhausts the thermally controlled inflating medium from the covering. Exhaust port openings are provided at the edges of the covering to vent the inflating medium, which enhances circulation of the thermally-controlled medium through the cover toward the periphery of the thermal blanket. A pair of uninflatable drape sections are provided at the head end for covering the chest area and enabling viewing thereof. When inflated, the thermal blanket self-erects and provides a bath of thermally-controlled inflating medium to the interior of the erected structure. When the structure covers a patient, the uninflatable transparent section at the head end provides a relatively unobstructed view of the sides of the patient's chest and upper torso.

Abstract: A heat-venting insulating article such as a garment, quilt, blanket, or the like, has an intermediate heat-insulating layer provided with a plurality of through holes. Inserted into each hole is a heat-venting ring capable of opening or closing in response to rising or falling temperatures within the insulating article so as to retain heat or to let excessive heat escape.

Abstract: A bed sheet combination, including a fitted bed sheet that is a rectangular interlocked cotton knitted fabric, wherein each corner of the rectangle is rounded and an elastic member is sewn around the periphery of the sheet to bunch up the corners, and a top sheet made of the same material, cut at the corners of one transverse side and an elastic member is attached to the transverse side and up a portion of the longitudinal sides extending therefrom, thus creating a billowy area at the bottom of the sheet to loosely receive feet.

Abstract: An infant's curiosity article having a receiver body which has attached to its outer surface or surfaces a plurality of small attractor bodies which are spaced in a discrete arrangement on the receiver body; and the receiver body and the attractor bodies, and their atachment, are such that unless a certain attractor body is being manipulated by the infant the respective attractor body lies along the receiver body, but the infant can manually and easily move the respective attractor body or bodies away from the receiver body to provide a relatively more three dimensional appearance of the moved attractor(s) body and receiver body.

Abstract: A convective hyperthermia article is disclosed. The article has a generally U-shaped hollow body with two legs and a cross piece connecting the legs. The article is dimensioned to lie adjacent a patient's body and extend a substantial length thereof. A set of air holes is spaced on at least the underside of the article. The article also has a receptacle opening to detachably receive an air hose from a heat source. Heated air is received in the interior of the hyperthermia article and directed through the air holes onto the patient's body. The article is economically produced so as to be disposable.

Abstract: A fitted top sheet of a generally rectangular blank of fabric material having two bottom corners, each corner cut away by three curved lines to form a junction having an angle of substantially 90.degree., to each of which a band of stretchable material is sewn, in stretched condition, to the outside edge of the cut corners and along the entire edge portion of the bottom of the blank, which cut corners are then joined by stitching at each corner and bottom edges thereof, thereby forming two expandable pockets for engaging the bottom corners and bottom portion of a mattress.

Abstract: Child care device includes a pillow mounted on a baby blanket intermediate its ends. The ends of the blanket are providing with mating fastening means, one on one side of the blanket, one on the other. The blanket is wrapped around the baby holder's arm so that the pillow is on the upside and the baby's head rests thereon when the baby is being cradled by the baby holder. When the baby falls asleep it can be transferred to a crib mattress without disturbing it by placing its body on the mattress along with the pillow and removing the arm from beneath the pillow as by sliding it out. In an alternative embodiment, a sleeve mounting the pillow is utilized in lieu of a blanket.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a mattress and a device and process for the fabrication of the cover assembly is disclosed. The cover assembly is a one-piece assembly including a bottom sheet portion, a top sheet portion and a blanket portion which are joined to one another along a fold line. The top sheet portion and the blanket portion are folded back on themselves along the fold line to provide the one-piece cover assembly with a "turned-back" look.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved sheeting system for covering an operating table which includes a main body section with a head section and a foot section pivotally coupled about horizontal axes to the main body section, and with sidearms pivotally coupled about vertical axes to the main body section, the sheeting system including a single large sheet positionable over the main body section, head section and foot section formed of a non-woven fabric having an enlarged planar portion, downwardly turned edges and an inwardly turned periphery with elastomeric material coupled to at least portions of the periphery whereby the edges and periphery accommodate the bending of the sheet along its side edges with the bending of the operating table; and a pair of small sheets positionable over the side arms.

Abstract: The invention comprises an expandable skirt mattress cover and a method for making a mattress cover. The mattress cover includes a top platform attached to a skirt having an elastic band. The mattress cover is manufactured using the steps of stretching the skirt farbic; attaching the top platform to the skirt; stretching the elastic band and the skirt fabric; and attaching the elastic band to the skirt. Because the skirt stretches in two directions, the mattress cover adjusts to fit same-size mattresses of differing thicknesses.

Abstract: A bed covering has connectable panels which are connected at overlapping borders by complementary fasteners. When used to make up a bed, one panel can be hidden by the bed's blanket while the other is folded over the upper portion of the blanket, or the foregoing appearance can be simulated, to provide an aesthetically pleasing visible effect.

Abstract: Batts and filled articles of polyester fiberfill of round peripheral cross-section, but containing voids arranged peripherally around an axial void, and preferably seven such voids in a hexagonal packing arrangement.

Abstract: An inflatable, self-supporting cover suitable for placement over a body and comprising a top sheet, a bottom sheet and ribs extending between such sheets to form a plurality of compartments extending transverse to the length of the cover. The ribs are formed in the shape of a flattened oval and then fastened between such sheets. A duct extending longitudinally of the length of the cover connects with the compartments and with a source of pressurized air which inflates the compartments, causing them to assume an arch-like shape extending transverse to the length of the cover and spanning said body. An alternative embodiment includes a second cover section fastened to the cover bottom sheet and having a plurality of compartments, each with at least one port therein. The second cover section compartments connect with the duct whereby pressurized air passes to the second cover section compartments and from each port therein to circulate air about the body beneath the cover.

Abstract: A compliant cover sheet is provided for a face-down pillow which has a wedge shape and contains primary and secondary air passageways which facilitate breathing by the user of the pillow. The sheet is fabricated of a single piece of flat compliant thin material cut so as to have a perimeter edge configuration generally matching the configuration of the pillow. Intersecting slits adjacent the upper extremity of the sheet form triangular flaps which descend into the primary passageway. Fastening straps attached to the flaps are adapted to pass through the secondary air passageways and interengage edges of the sheet. A stabilizing strap attached across opposed edges of the sheet adjacent its lower extremity is adapted to embrace the pillow.

Abstract: A sleeping blanket is provided for use by a child taking a nap. The blanket is formed having an appearance configured as a member of the animal or plant kingdom and includes a body portion, covering portions and a head portion. The covering portions are cut from material so as to represent laterally extending appendages of the particular member of the animal or plant kingdom which is represented by the sleeping blanket. The body portion is of a sufficient size to receive a child lying thereon with his or her head resting on the pillow portion, and the covering portions are of sufficient size to be overlapped over each other for surrounding the child.

Abstract: A soft-sculptural creature is provided with a torso having a front panel and a back panel respectively having upper edges joined to the front and rear of the perimeter of a neck, opening into a hollow head. The front half of the head is stuffed and has a face. Stuffed arms and legs are attached at respective ends to the front panel. The soft-scuptural creature is sandwiched onto a marginal portion of a blanket at a location offset to one side of the top edge of the blanket and the front panel is sown around at least part of its perimeter to the blanket.

Abstract: A wrinkle free pillowcase for use in conjunction with a pillow of specific length and width measurements. The pillowcase includes at least a first and second section of fabric joined along three sides, each section of fabric having a length and width measurements less than that of the pillow. Releasable fasteners are provided along a fourth side of the pillowcase so that the pillowcase is fastenable about the pillow. The fabric is smooth and radially elastic so that when the pillow is placed within the pillowcase and the fasteners fastened, the compressive strength of the pillow causes the radially elastic fabric to stretch across the surface of the pillow creating a surface tension in said fabric which removes creases from the fabric, thereby creating a crease free surface in the pillowcase.

Abstract: Bed covers which replace conventional sheets, spreads, comforters and the like and include a sheetlike component detachably fixed to a coverlet component as by Velcro or other fasteners or by buttons. A pocket for a blanket can be provided so that the same covering can be used in both warmer and cooler weather. Indicia for locating the cover relative to the four corners of a bed are provided as is a transversely extending fold line which is employed in making up a bed with pillows.

Abstract: A baby's receiving blanket includes a back panel and two front pieces together forming a front panel. The back panel and front panel each include a notch in its bottom portion, forming separate leg portions. The front panel further includes a fly adapted to open and close. The front and back panels together form a two-legged pouch for a baby's legs and body. The back panel is larger than the front panel to wrap around and over the baby after it is positioned in the pouch.

Abstract: A bedding system for use where mite-allergy is a problem causing e.g. asthma comprises a permeable mite barrier such as microporous or vapor permeable coated fabric which can be used as a mattress cover or ticking, pillow and duvet covers.

Abstract: A blanket (1), in particular a quilt, with a preferably rectangular covering and a loosely packed filling, is disclosed which can be used both as a so-called summer blanket and also as a so-called winter blanket. In order that the thermal bridges can be used positively, if desired, it is proposed to design the covering so that it can be gathered essentially transversely to the direction of the quilting seams and so that the area of the covering can be reduced or enlarged again. Gathering can be achieved by using ribbons (5), a drawstring (8), e.g. in the form of a gathered curtain tape (7), dome fasteners (6), adhesive tapes, hooks and loop type fasteners or the like which are arranged on the covering.

Abstract: The invention provides a blanket which can function not only as a blanket for keeping warm, but also as a blanket to provide privacy for a nursing mother to breast feed her baby in public and also as a sun shade and wind shade. The blanket has a periphery and an inner portion, and also a contracting structure for contracting the inner portion to form a hood means when contracted, the contracting means being spaced inwardly from the periphery. A margin extends between the contracting means and the periphery and is adapted to form gathers or folds extending from and around the hood means when the contracting means is contracted. The hood means receives the baby's head, and usuall most of the baby's torso. The gathers stiffen the margin of the blanket to be essentially self-supporting when extending from the hood means for leaning against the mother's upper body.

Abstract: A fitted top sheet of a generally rectangular blank of fabric material having two bottom corners, each corner cut away by two lines, each of the lines of cut being a straight line generally perpendicular to different sides of the blank to form a junction having an angle of substantially 90.degree., to each of which a band of stretchable material is sewn, in stretched condition, to the outside edge of the cut corners and along the entire edge portion of the bottom of the blank, which cut corners are then joined by stitching at each corner and bottom edges thereof, thereby forming two expandable pockets for engaging the bottom corners and bottom portion of a mattress.

Abstract: A cover, in particular a bed cover, which comprises a case having two outer sheets, a filling and a thin sheet or foil located between the outer sheets is described, characterized in that the thin sheet is provided with a plurality of slits. Advantageously, the thin sheet comprises a plastic material, preferably having a vapor deposited aluminum coating. This results in a cover whereby the transport of heat through the cover is appreciably reduced.

Abstract: A cover in the form of a blanket has a protective grid of phosphorescent material that when exposed to light and placed in a dark environment emits light for a period of time. The protective grid is a pattern of intersecting ribbons of photophorescent material anchored to and covering substantially one surface of a fabric. The protective grid provides a visual light shield that creates an image of protection and is useable for amusement and entertainment.

Abstract: There is provided a blanket constructed of a woven rectangular panel with an upper portion for covering the user's torso and with a lower portion for covering the user's feet. The filler yarn is thicker in the lower portion than in the upper portion and the weave is also more dense in the lower portion. Thus the feet of the user will be better insulated than the user's torso.

Abstract: A sleeping mat (4), preferably forming part of a sleeping bag (2), comprises an inflatable enclosure (10) containing a fibrous bat (12) which is attached to the opposite sides of the enclosure so that on inflation thereof the bat is non-resiliently expanded.

Abstract: A blanket for covering a child in a car seat fitted with a harness for restraining the child in the seat. The blanket comprises a plurality of apertures through which restraining members of the harness can be passed, thus enabling the harness to be fastened tightly around the child, and the blanket then to be wrapped around the child and the harness.

Abstract: A bedding article for supporting infants with gastroesophageal reflux condition comprising a band of bedding material defining at least a partial covering for the crib mattress and forming a tensile load carrying connection therewith and a infant support sling connected to the band of the bedding material.

Abstract: A security blanket which is simulative of the tactile response of the amnion lining and amniotic fluid as known and seen to be experienced by a fetus by the use of ultrasonography is provided by juxtapositioning two flexible sheets of material which are preferably attached only on their common peripheral boundaries. The sliding coefficient of friction between the two sheets is low and simulative of fluidic friction so that when the sheets are manipulated or stroked by the hand and fingers of an infant, a fluidic or smooth glide is sensed. The sheets preferably are formed as a rectangle 14 by 18 inches and are bound along their common peripheries by a border. In one embodiment the brush flannel sheet is attached to a charmeuse satin sheet and bound by satin border.

Abstract: A blanket and method for swaddling an infant is provided that is both physically and psychologically simulative of the snug encapsulization experienced by the infant when in utero. The blanket is comprised of an upper portion having two symmetric wings. Each wing has a shape and a size sufficient to be wrapped over the shoulder and arm of the infant in front of the infant's body and behind her back. The upper panel extends to form a necked-down panel of reduced width. The blanket is folded along the line of the necked-down panel with a lower panel of increased width being brought up and folded across the front of the infant. The opposing corners of the lower panel can then be wrapped around and behind the infant, leaving the infant snugly encapsulated within the multiple layers of the blanket with no excess accumulation or bagging of material or deficiency of material where needed which might otherwise be formed if the blanket were rectangular or another shape.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combination comforter and sleeping bag, having top and bottom fabric portions each sized to substantially cover the top and end portions of a single bed. The top and bottom fabric portions are removably secured about their sides and bottom portions. Indicia in the characterization of the body of a person, animal, creature, monster, alien or thing is disposed upon one side of the top fabric portion. A head portion is removably secured along the top side of the bottom portion, with indicia in the characterization of the head of a person, animal, creature, monster, alien or thing dipicted upon the body portion. Preferably the head portion includes an audio device with battery, switch and speakers disposed in the head portion. The head portion may also include at least one visual light source with battery and switch. Where both an audio device and visual light source are included in the head portion, a common switch and battery source may be employed.

Abstract: A method for disguising a pillow is presented including utilizing a flexible sheath formed with a lower closed end and an upper open end. The sheath has secured thereto a series of upper and lower appendages and a facial or visage group to present a masking appearance of an associated pillow "P". The pillow is inserted within the sheath, and the upper end of the sheath gathered and secured by use of a securement collar. The securement collar is formed with lace-like trim at an upper edge thereof with orthogonally and upwardly extending filament members to disguise the upper end of the sheath subsequent to securement of the collar about the upper end.

Abstract: Greeting cards are produced in the form of fabric patches which are sent to recipients on special occasions. The recipients sew the patches bearing the greeting messages thereon into openings in a fabric matrix to form a memory quilt. The greeting messages are thereby not merely discarded, as is the case with conventional greeting cards formed of card stock, but are saved and incorporated into a useful article.

Abstract: A method for fixing a plurality of permanent magnets to an inner cover of bedclothing such as a comforter filled with down and the like comprises the steps of: providing a patch assuming a suitable shape such as a circular shape and the like; applying a bonding-agent sheet to the patch; fixing temporarily a permanent magnet to a center of the bonding-agent sheet to prepare an assembly consisting of the patch, the bonding-agent sheet and the permanent magnet; placing the assembly on a cover of bedclothing in a condition in which the permanent magnet of the assembly abuts on the cover of bedclothing; placing a platen having a hole for receiving the permanent magnet of the assembly therein on the assembly; heating the platen to melt the bonding-agent sheet of the assembly so as to bond the path of the assembly to the cover of bedclothing.

Abstract: A CT-scanner includes a patient cushion that fits over a baseplate. Both the cushion and the baseplate have complementary lengthwise fastener strips. A cover of the scanner includes a vinyl central sheet that drapes over side rails of the scanner to form overhang flaps. Each of the flaps is sewn onto a sheeted section that has longitudinal velcro strips. When the sheeted sections are tucked between the baseplate and the cushion, the fastener strips of the sheeted section fasten to the velcro strips of the cushion and the baseplate. A head end of the central sheet is contoured to fit over a head rest of the scanner and cause a funneling of fluids onto the center of the central sheet from the head of a patient in either a supine or prone position on the cover.

Abstract: This detachable decorative applique piece is designed to be fastened to a comforter or bedspread to enhance their decorative appearances. Primarily, an ornamental design combination composed of colorful fabric including attached peel-away fasteners that matingly engage with similar fasteners, enabling quick attachment and quick removal of the piece from the comforter or bedspread. The design further includes a pocket portion defined between the bedspread and the design, for storage of any desired article or articles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are bed clothes having first and second ends, sides, sections or areas, with means on the first section or area depicting a first article, object, graphic design, character, scenic background or the like, and means on the second section or area depicting a second article, object, pattern, character, etc., whereby when the bed clothes are placed upon a bed or similar area of repose, with said one section or area arranged adjacent the head position of the bed and associated bed clothes covering the second section or area thereof, the visual impression is given that the bed clothes has solely the first article, object or design depicted thereon, and when said bed clothes are reversed or turned end for end such that the second section or area thereof is arranged adjacent the head position of the bed and said associated bed clothes covering said first section or area thereof, the visual impression is given that the bed clothes has solely the second article, object, pattern, graphic design, etc.