Abstract: A blanket wrap tailored to mount to a car seat or infant carrier. Safety restraints at the support mount through the wrap to permit attachment of the straps to the infant or toddler prior to fitting the wrap to the infant. An integral cushioned pad is centered to the wrap and fasteners are arrayed about the wrap to assure a snug fitting, once the infant is strapped to the seat or carrier. A hood and sleeves can be provided at the wrap.

Abstract: A bed blanket for bed is provided including a pair of blankets of fabric each having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a periphery formed therebetween. The periphery of each blanket is defined by a linear first side edge of a predetermined length, a linear top edge perpendicular with respect to the first side edge, a linear bottom edge perpendicular with respect to the first side edge, and a second side edge including a top extent perpendicular with respect to the top edge. The top extent has a length of about 3/4 the predetermined length. A bottom extent of the second side edge is perpendicular with respect to the bottom edge and has a length of about 1/4 the predetermined length. Also included is a pair of seams each including a thin strip secured about the entire periphery of the associated blanket. The bottom extent of the second side edge of each blanket are fixedly coupled together along an entire length thereof such that the top extent of the second side edges of the blankets overlap freely.

Abstract: A reversible pillowcase which is formed by folding a single piece of fabric into substantially three equal portions. The portions are attached together along two sides, thus forming first and second pockets with openings at opposite ends. Inverting the first pocket forms a pillowcase by exposing one decorative surface of the fabric and hiding the stitching used to attach the portions. Inverting the second pocket exposes a second decorative surface while also hiding the stitching. Thus a reversible pillowcase can be converted between two different decorative appearances while also hiding the unsightly stitching used in manufacturing the article.

Abstract: A blanket for snugly engaging the body of a baby. The blanket includes a bottom portion having: a head end, a leg end, a torso section lying between the head end and the leg end, and a pair of arms extending from the opposite sides of the torso section. The arms have releasable fasteners for joining the arms together. A top portion covers the leg end and the torso section of the bottom portion when placed in registration therewith. The top portion has a pair of slots for receiving the arms of the bottom portion so that, when the releasable fasteners are joined together, the top and bottom portions may be secured around a baby.

Abstract: An automatic bed maker which uses the expansion of inflatable bladder (30) to straighten, align, and tuck-in bed-cover assembly (35). A blanket or insulating layer (29) and top bed sheet (33) are fastened to the bladder (30) forming assembly (35). Assembly (35) is anchored to the bed (38). A blower (55) inflates the bladder (30). A tuck platform (70) drops down to create a tuck opening (73) in the box frame (38B) below the mattress (38A). The tuck protrusion (45A) inflates and enters the tuck opening (73). The tuck opening (73) closes, restraining the left and right side periphery areas of assembly (35). The bladder (30) deflates, leaving the bed covers in their correct, made position.

Abstract: An improved bed sheet including a bottom form-fitted sheet for covering a mattress and a top sheet joined to the bottom sheet. The sheets are joined together by joining bottom and side edges of the top sheet to respective bottom and side edges of the bottom sheet. Elastic bands are sewn into top and bottom edges of the bottom sheet for enabling the bottom sheet to remain secured to the mattress. The top sheet is wider than the bottom sheet and is positioned relative to the bottom sheet to overlap only one side edge of the bottom sheet.

Abstract: A blanket comprising a blanket panel having an interior region, a first major surface, a second major surface, and an outer perimeter. A throat aperture is positioned in the interior region of the blanket panel, wherein said throat aperture provides open communication between the first and second major surfaces of the blanket panel. The aperture is of a sufficient size to allow the obstruction to be positioned in the throat aperture in a manner such that the obstruction can pass through the throat aperture from one major surface of the blanket panel to the other. A channel extends from the throat aperture to the outer perimeter of the blanket panel. The channel has an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the open configuration, the channel provides open communication between the outer perimeter of the blanket panel and the throat aperture to allow the obstruction to be passed through the channel and positioned in the throat aperture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes openings through which a patient's toes or feet may protrude, the openings being located near the air inlet port of the blanket. By providing a blanket with such openings, comfort for the patient can be increased and slippage of the blanket can be reduced.

Abstract: A convertible blanket and carrier having a rectangular main section and a pocket applied to one side of the main section along one end. A pair of handles are attached to one side of the main section and a blanket fastener is attached to the end opposite the pocket end for securing the carrier formed by double folding the main section.

Abstract: An article for wrapping a baby or infant and adapted to keep the infant warm and secured. The article for wrapping the infant comprising a sheet of flexible material having an inner surface for receiving the infant and an outer surface. The sheet of flexible material is configured to include a central area which extends between a first side and a second side. A first side flap extends outwardly from the first side and the central area to a first side flap end. In a similar configuration, a second side flap extends outwardly from the second side to a second side flap end. A slit is disposed in the central area and extends between the inner surface and the outer surface. The first side flap is configured to be wrapped around the infant, inserted through the slit and secured to the outer surface. The second side flap is configured to be wrapped around the infant and over the previously folded first side flap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

Abstract: A detachable and interchangeable decorative trim strip for comforters, quilts, and the like includes a decorative non-linearly patterned edge. The trim strip is removably fastened to the underside of the comforter and folded over the comforter's edge so that a decorative portion of the trim strip overlies the top side of the comforter. In a bedding arrangement, the comforter has an edge portion which substantially overlies an edge of the top surface of a bed, and the trim strip substantially completely covers the edge portion of the comforter. In an interior design system, the trim strip includes a rod pocket, and the trim strip may either be fastened to the comforter by means of removable fasteners or slipped over a horizontal rod to effect window treatment, wall treatment, or shower enclosure treatment.

Abstract: A lateral slumber support member includes a longitudinally extending wedge shaped pillow, for supporting a user, such as a pregnant woman, in a lateral slumber support, while lying down on either the left side or the right side, with the longitudinally extending wedge shaped pillow providing compressible, but firm support for the spine and pelvic region of the user. The longitudinally extending wedge shaped pillow has a triangular cross section, and has an interior body made of a firm, compressible elastic material, such as foam, which can provide support, but which easily conforms to the spinal and pelvic regions of the user. The wedge-shaped pillow includes a fabric cover which is permanently sewn to a bed sheet along an imaginary line dividing the sheet in half so it can be used by the user lying on either the left or right side.

Abstract: A mattress cover includes a top panel, a skirt portion depending from the periphery of the top panel, and an elastic strip connected to the free edge of the skirt portion. The elastic strip has a width of between about 0.75" and about 3.0" so as to produce a strong elastic force holding the mattress cover in close conforming relationship on mattresses within a wide range of thicknesses. The elastic strip is sufficiently wide that ornamentation, including trademarks, logos and other symbols applied thereto, would be readily discernible when the mattress cover is not in use, but would not be plainly visible when the mattress cover is in use and therefore would not interfere with the aesthetic appearance of the bed.

Abstract: A blanket or child's garment is equipped with a manually operable musical device that is enclosed in a waterproof envelope that in turn is enclosed in a cloth compartment attached to the blanket or child's garment.

Abstract: A novel blanket/seat cover (7) for portable infant car seat or apparatus comprising of a flat cross-shaped member (8) having a mid section area (9), a right side extension (10), a left side extension (11), a lower extension (12) and an upper extension (13) each extension having a fold line (24) common to said mid section area (9) allowing each extension to be folded, a strap (14) located on each side of said mid section area (9), a leg pocket member (15) having an attachment means to said flat cross-shaped member (8) with upper edge unattached, a slit (20) at center of said leg pocket member (15), a central opening (16) to accommodate shoulder-body strap locking devise, a storage pocket member (17) having an attachment means to said flat cross-shaped member (8) with lower edge unattached, a storage pocket closure member (19) having an attachment means to said flat cross-shaped member (8) with upper edge and both sides unattached of said storage pocket closure member (19) having an attachment means for storage

Abstract: Pillows and other filled articles are filled with bicomponent polyester fibers that have "spiral crimp" on account of a difference in chain-branched content of the polyester polymers of the components. Such bicomponent fibers are preferably novel "spiral crimp" bicomponent fibers that are hollow and/or are slickened.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets include perforations formed through the lower sheet of the blanket. In particular, the perforations are provided in a number of different sizes, such that a greater transfer of air may be provided in areas of the blanket which will directly cover portions of a patient.

Abstract: A bedding cover is described for use on a bed. The cover has a flap positioned at its center, and extends laterally from one side to the other. The flap may be folded to cover one or the other ends of the cover, and is large enough to fully cover the selected end. The flap has the bedding pattern of one end of the cover on one side and of the other end of the cover on the other side so that when it is folded to cover the first side, the entire surface of the cover presents a uniform appearance, and when it is folded to cover the other side, the entire surface of the cover presents a uniform appearance also, but of a selected different design or color, etc. In a second embodiment, the reverse side of the cover may be constructed to provide a third and a fourth appearance when the cover is turned over.

Abstract: A bed sheet of generally rectangular configuration defines a pair of opposing long edges and a pair of opposing short edges. The bed sheet includes indicia extending substantially along at least one of the edges thereof. The indicia is in the form of a repeated pattern of an alphabet letter indicating a size of the sheet. In addition, the indicia may be color coded.

Abstract: A cover includes a top panel and a bottom panel configured to encase a generally rectangular pad, leaving an opening at a first end of the cover. The cover further includes a flap having a communicating edge between the flap and the top panel, the communicating edge being positioned at the first end of the cover. The flap includes two sides substantially parallel to each other at the communicating edge, the sides extending in parallel relationship to each other for a distance at least equal to the thickness of the pad, the sides then extending in converging relationship toward a distal end of the flap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets are sealed together at a plurality of spot welds and may be contoured for comfort and versatility. The contoured profile of the blanket is provided by varying the density pattern of the spot welds.

Abstract: A fitted bed sheet foundation and a dust ruffle for placement onto a mattress and around a box spring of a bed. The fitted bed sheet foundation comprises: a sheet of material, the sheet is sized to fit on and around corners and edges of a mattress, the sheet is of a sufficient size so that when it is laid over the mattress a lower edge of the sheet extends downwardly below and alongside the mattress with a lowermost edge area of the sheet positioned in confronting relation to a box spring, and a first fastener, the first fastener is secured at outer edges on the lowermost edge area of the sheet.

Abstract: A bedskirt assembly made up of a non-slip grip deck made from non-slip fabric with releasable fasteners. The grip deck is installed between the mattress and box springs of the bed and stabilizes the location of the mattress relative to the box springs and provides for easy attachment of segments of skirting, in one panel or several panels. The position of the panels is adjustable for height and length and to suit individual bedframes. The skirt panels can be quickly and easily removed and replaced without having to remove the mattress from the box springs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi purpose baby wrap which converts to a blanket, a bunting, a pad, a fitted wrap, or a shoulder wrap, to provide warmth and/or protection from the elements. A hood (either detachable or integral) may also be provided. It is adaptable for use with a child's car seat (or the like) which is fitted with a restraint system, a front or back carrying pack for carrying infants or toddlers, a stroller or walker, a swing or jumping unit which contains a child, a grocery cart, a high chair, or like equipment in which the infant's legs must be separated.

Abstract: In feather comforters and other comforters having a heat insulating material filled therein, to provide an air controlled comforter which makes it possible to obtain good sleep under comfortable sleeping conditions in terms of both temperature and humidity with the aid of warm or cool air, and which will not be moisturized itself so as to be free from the need of drying it each time after use. In a comforter in which a front cloth and a rear cloth is joined together at their peripheral edges to form a shape of bag, where a heat insulating material such as feather, wool, and cotton is filled in the bag, an air-permeable cloth is joined with the rear cloth to define an air passage ranging from hem to center part of the comforter. The air passage is opened at the hem of the comforter, where an air opening is provided for feeding warm or cool air.

Abstract: A protective cover (22) for disposition over a patient bearing structure, such as a gurney (10) comprises a liquid impervious membrane having a liquid absorbent pad (24) thereon. The cover (22) minimizes transportation of potentially infectious biological fluids to the gurney (10). The cover (22) is further provided with triangular corner flaps (46), (48), (50), and (52), which allow railings (14), (16), (18), and (20) to be raised or lowered without requiring the cover (22) to be unfastened.

Abstract: A low cost disposable sleeping bag for use on a bed or cot or other support. The sleeping bag includes opposing single sheets of nonwoven, soft paper forming an envelope, an apron for writing messages, keeping records, locating advertisements or playable amusement games or other desirable information, and an attached pillow case. The sleeping bag provides a comfortable confined sleeping area with a pillow for the user and prevents the user from coming in bodily contact with the bed, cot or support and provides information relevant to the user.

Abstract: A child's sleeping bag is structured to provide a feeling of emotional warmth and security when the child cuddles inside the bag. The bag is configured in the form of a maternal figure, and is made of fabric and soft, resilient filler material to further enhance the feeling of softness and gentleness associated with maternal protectiveness. The opening in the sleeping bag is so positioned that when the child is snugly cuddled in the bag, the child's head essentially rests at the level of the maternal figure's breast. A pillow in the shape of a heart may be provided at the inner side of the figure, on which the child rests his head. The figure is provided with arms circumferential with the opening at the child's neck or shoulder level to further the impression that the child is securely and safely embraced. The figure is provided with a three dimensional head in the form of any one of a number of imaginary animals that are sympathetic and affectionate companions in the child's world.

Abstract: A blanket for use at the foot of the bed is described. The inventive blanket encases the foot end of the bed and allows the occupant of the bed to place their feet under the bed or on top of the bed. A particularly preferred embodiment comprises a matching top and bottom sheet with an elastic side sheet which allows the proper amount of stretch to insure comfort without destroying the visual appeal of a dressed bed.

Abstract: A table cover for covering a top surface and open side areas of a table. The inventive device includes a top cover web having opposed top cover longitudinal edges thereof placable over the top surface of an associated table structure. A first side drape web is coupled to a first edge of the top cover so as to hang downwardly therefrom to cover a first open side area of the table. A second side drape web is similarly coupled to a second edge of the top cover to hang downwardly therefrom to cover a second open side area of the table. The table cover is formed by a process resulting in an inherent placement of the table cover in a folded condition for rolling into a supply roll, whereby a suitable length of the table cover can be dispensed from the roll and cut to fit a particular length of the associated table. The table cover is preferably formed of contrastingly colored webs and may additionally include a valance extending along a juncture of the first side web and the top cover web.

Abstract: A foot warmer for use in combination with a conventional bed comprises a fabric pocket adapted to receive a user's feet and which is secured to the bed by attachment strap disposed between the mattress and box springs.

Abstract: A blanket that can be converted into a pillow. The blanket has a pair of straps which can secure the blanket in a folded position.

Abstract: Pillows and other filled articles are filled with bicomponent polyester fibers that have "spiral crimp" on account of a difference in chain-branched content of the polyester polymers of the components. Such bicomponent fibers are preferably novel hollow "spiral crimp" bicomponent fibers.

Abstract: An infant blanket for use in combination with an infant carrying seat having a handle is disclosed. The blanket preferably is multi-layered having a border strip at its perimeter and a handle reception slit spaced from the perimeter so as to receive the handle of an infant carrying seat therethrough and means for fastening spaced portions of the blanket perimeter together to cover an infant in a carrying seat while exposing a handle of the carrying seat through the slit. Preferably, the blanket has layers made of different materials such as a first layer of water repellant material and a second layer of porous quilted material, with fastening strips such as hook and loop type pieces attached to it so that the blanket can be secured about an infant. The blanket is preferably placed over an infant carrying device like a vehicle seat and the infant is then covered with the blanket. The slit in the blanket allows the user to fully access to the handle and at the same time as the blanket covers the infant.

Abstract: A soft sculpture which is convertible to a blanket with a pillow, having a hollow body portion including an opening for receiving and storing a blanket therein. The blanket may be stored in the hollow body portion with the blanket being substantially enclosed within the body portion to form a three-dimensional toy. The blanket may be removably or fixably attached to the body portion and is removable through the opening of the body portion for use as bedding. The blanket further includes a pocket having an opening for receiving the soft sculpture therein to form a pillow. The body portion may be embellished with a head portion having an image bearing surface and appropriate appendages and a pocket for receiving a book.

Abstract: The invention is an article that combines the functions of a stadium blanket, rain covering and seat cushion. The article has a basically rectangular, sheet-like body that has a waterproof top layer and a flannel bottom layer. To enhance its usefulness as a rain covering, the article includes a waterproof hood attached to one edge of the body. The body also includes a closable pocket or cavity that is adapted to receive and store the hood. The article may include one or more corner-located pockets that may be employed to temporarily store items such as sunglasses or small food containers.

Abstract: A flexible and stretchable cover for a chaise longue cushion comprises an open top closable by a fastening means for easy insertion and removal of the cushion. A pair of elastic strips attached to the inner surface of the cover in its middle portion allows the sides of the cover to expand thereby forming side walls conforming to the width of a cushion enclosed therein. A flap member projecting from the open top portion of the cover conceals the fastening means, such as a zipper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

Abstract: A height-adjustable bedskirt assembly includes a generally rectangular support sheet having fasteners for adjustably coupling together a longitudinal fold in the sheet surface, and an elongate skirt. The support sheet includes fasteners which extend along the perimeter margin and engage similar fasteners which extend along the upper margin of the skirt, to permit easy removability of the skirt while the support sheet remains in place beneath the mattress. The support sheet includes a plurality of rows of spaced fasteners for adjustably coupling together a pair of longitudinal folds in the sheet surface. The support sheet also includes elastic keepers adjacent the corners for securing the support sheet to an underlying box spring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and the supply hose on either side of the patient. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the inlet ports are resealable, thus allowing the user to switch inlets during use.

Abstract: A removably attachable flat sheet-skirting combination is disclosed for use on conventional beds and waterbeds, which makes it possible for such skirting to be quickly and easily attached to and/or removed from a flat sheet without having to wrestle with a mattress on a conventional bed or a water-filled bladder on a waterbed, comprising a flat sheeting material having a first fastening material attached to a surface thereof at its periphery and such flat sheeting being preferably substantially permanently juxtaposed between a box-spring and a mattress, and further comprising a skirting material of continuous length or discontinuous lengths having a second fastening material attached to a surface thereof at its periphery, whereby upon alignment of such skirting material to such flat sheeting material at such peripheries, the first and second fastening materials are positioned for adhering interaction to attach such skirting material onto said flat sheeting material, and whereby upon pulling or tugging of such

Abstract: A thermal blanket includes an inflatable covering with a head end, a foot end, two edges and an undersurface. The covering is inflated through an inlet at the foot end 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. An uninflatable section is provided at the head end, together with an absorbent bib attached to the covering, adjacent the uninflatable section. When inflated, the thermal blanket self-erects and provides a bath of thermally-controlled inflating medium to the interior of the erected structure.

Abstract: A protective cover for upholstered or padded articles such as bedding is made from a microporous ultrafilter material having a pore size of less than 0.0005 mm, to suppress passage of fecal particles produced by house dust mites. To prevent particles from bypassing the ultrafilter material, the seams of the cover are welded, and its opening is sealed by a resealable fastener, such as a zip-fastener, covered with an adhesive tape.

Abstract: Bedclothes which have been modified by affixing thereto connecting means which are positioned to guide the placement of the bedclothes on the mattress. When connectors are aligned along the periphery of the mattress, the bedclothes are properly centered and positioned with the correct amount of overhang on three sides. The connectors on one article of bedclothes coact with those on the next layer to position that layer and hold the layers together as a unit. Bedclothes may be removed and replaced as a unit or singly and they may be tucked under the mattress or not as the user dictates. The method of bedmaking utilizing the bedclothes may be performed visually or tactilely.

Abstract: A new and improved blanket apparatus for fitting over a baby seat or carrier which has a top and sides includes a flexible cloth member having dimensions sufficient to fit over the top and sides of the baby seat or carrier. The flexible cloth member has an outer edge; and an elastic strip or a draw string is installed near the outer edge of the flexible cloth member, for gathering the outer edge to form an opening having a plurality of adjustable sizes. A first adjustable size of the opening is sufficiently large to fit over the top and sides of the baby seat or carrier for installing the blanket apparatus on the baby seat or carrier. A second adjustable size of the opening is sufficiently small to resin the blanket apparatus on the baby seat or carrier, by preventing the blanket apparatus from slipping over the sides once the blanket apparatus has been installed.

Abstract: An inflatable chamber which is formable into a generally U-shaped structure includes an air inlet for receiving a thermally-controlled inflating medium and a plurality of holes in a side portion. When the medium is received in the chamber, it is expelled through the holes and bathes a patient to effect hypothermia treatment. In addition, the apparatus may include selectively positionable non-inflatable coverings for selectively warming pediatric patient body portions while leaving other portions exposed to untreated ambient air.

Abstract: A quilt system having an alarm for indicating when it has slipped off a user is provided. The system includes a quilt having arranged on an inside surface thereof, a plurality of rubber conductors coupled to form two groups of alternating conductors, and a belly-band having a conductive rubber layer disposed on an outside surface thereof. An integrated circuit chip is provided in the quilt and coupled to the rubber conductors thereof for sensing electrical contact between the quilt and the belly-band conductor. A buzzer is coupled to the integrated circuit for indicating a loss of contact between the conductors of the quilt with the belly-band conductor. When the quilt is in contact with the belly-band, the buzzer or oscillator of the integrated circuit chip is kept in its normal inactive state.

Abstract: A thermal blanket includes an inflatable covering with a head end, a foot end, two edges and an undersurface. The covering is inflated through an inlet at the foot end 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. An uninflatable section is provided at the head end, together with an absorbent bib attached to the covering, adjacent the uninflatable section. An uninflatable section may also be provided at the foot end having a pair of seams to form an erectable drape section.

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.