Contoured Or Fitted Patents (Class 5/497)
  • Patent number: 11896152
    Abstract: An easily foldable fitted sheet is disclosed, made of a flat top section with a backside of fabric flat against a backside of the flat bottom section joined together at their outlining edges. The flat top section is an inelastic rectangular sheet of fabric sewn all around at the outlining edges to the flat bottom section which is an elastic rectangular frame of fabric with no middle center and only one seam. The top portion can be made of an elastic material. When the fitted sheet's flat bottom section is stretched over any mattress it forms the side panels giving a tight fit and grips the underside of the mattress with the silicone beading or strip that is adhered to the inside edge of the bottom section. When the sheet is released from the mattress the bottom section's elastic material retains its flat rectangular shape and lies flat for ease of folding and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Vanessa Mojica Pesina
  • Patent number: 11896153
    Abstract: A bedding 100 defining a pocket 102 to fit on top of a bed with negative space to accommodate side sleepers and stomach sleepers by providing a space for the user's arms and shoulders. The pocket 102 is configured to fit inside the negative space of the bed to keep the negative space of the bed clean. For ease of manufacturing, the bedding 100 is made from three separate sheets that are strategically cut and fastened together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SONU SLEEP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bradley Hall, Stason Strong
  • Patent number: 11672365
    Abstract: A fitted bed sheet that includes a top sheet. An upper edge sheet strip is attached to the top sheet along a lateral edge of the top sheet such that the length of the upper edge sheet is coupled with the lateral edge of the top sheet. The width of the upper edge sheet strip is defined such that at least a portion of the upper edge sheet strip extends orthogonally to the surface of the mattress so as to stretch over a portion of a side of the mattress. A corner sheet has: a first end attached to the top sheet, a corner sheet side attached to the upper edge sheet strip, and a second end opposite the first end. The second end includes an elastic cord with which, when the fitted bed sheet is placed on the mattress, the fitted bed sheet captures a corner of the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Ruth Young-Loaeza
  • Patent number: 11607058
    Abstract: A changing table cover comprises a sheet, a pillow and a bag. The sheet includes a plurality of corner portions, at least two of which include elastic material. The pillow is affixed to a top surface of the sheet. The bag is affixed to an end portion of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Susan L. Cohen
  • Patent number: 11559142
    Abstract: A bedding securement system includes a first bedding layer configured to be disposed over a mattress and a flexible base layer configured to be secured under the mattress. The first bedding layer includes a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of first fasteners disposed along the bottom end. Likewise, the flexible base layer includes a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of anchoring fasteners disposed along the bottom end. The plurality of anchoring fasteners of the flexible base layer are configured to couple to the plurality of first fasteners of the first bedding layer so as to limit movement of the first bedding layer with respect to the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Parker Blatt, Christina Katherine Blatt
  • Patent number: 11547224
    Abstract: A fitted mattress covering includes a body and an elastic strip. The body includes an upper surface and a side portion extending therefrom. The upper surface and the side portion together define a cavity therebetween shaped to receive a mattress. The side portion defines a lower edge of the body. The elastic strip is attached to the lower edge of the body and extends across and/or around a portion of the cavity. The elastic strip includes an inwardly-facing surface facing into the cavity and an outwardly-facing surface facing away from the cavity. At least part of one or both of the inwardly-facing surface and/or the outwardly-facing surface includes a non-slip portion. The non-slip portion is configured to generate a higher coefficient of friction with an adjacent surface than the elastic strip would provide without the non-slip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: HomTex, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald E. Wootten, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11412869
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flat-fold fitted sheet with elastic around the entire perimeter, allowing it to fit snugly to the mattress yet fold easily in its open form. The flat fold fitted sheet includes a string attached to the elastic, which provides a means for releasing the elastic into the casing to achieve the flat form and a means of pulling the elastic out of the casing to resume the fitted form. In the fitted form, the elastic is tethered at the corners and excess string is wound around a spindle, which may be contained in a pocket when the sheet is in use. Zippers on each corner provide traditional pockets that fit snugly to the mattress when in the fitted form but enable the sheet to lay flat when in the open position. When both zippers and elastic are in the open position, the sheet lays completely flat and is therefore easy to fold and store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Wendy Ilene Martin
  • Patent number: 11166567
    Abstract: A first cover segment has top and bottom edge portions that have the same first predefined length. A second cover segment is coupled to the first cover segment to enable the cover apparatus to at least partially enclose a fixture element therein. The second cover segment includes first and second side portions such that top and bottom edge portions for the second cover segment are formed. The first side portion includes a first edge piece and the second side portion includes a second edge piece that is configured to extend at an angle with respect to an endpoint of the first edge piece such that, when the first side portion and the second side portion are coupled together, the bottom edge portion of the second cover segment has a second predefined length that is different than the first predefined length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Keeco, LLC
    Inventor: David Stephen Roshberg
  • Patent number: 11122918
    Abstract: Elements and methods for providing bottom-fitted sheet are provided. In some embodiments, the bottom-fitted sheet can include a bottom layer and a top layer, wherein the feet ends of the two layers are joined together. In some embodiments, one or more elastic elements can also be used for coupling at least a portion of the bottom layer to the top layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Elizabeth Sudkin
  • Patent number: 11064811
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bedding system where a band is placed along the periphery of a mattress, the band including regions of one of a hook or loop type fastener. A sheet with the corresponding hook or loop fastener covers the mattress, and the corresponding fastener on the sheet contacts the band at the region, such that the sheet attaches to the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Beddingo Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonatan Guy, Irit Guy, Roni Guy
  • Patent number: 10888166
    Abstract: A cushion including a plush material and formed in a step shape. The step shape includes a rear surface vertically disposed, a bottom surface horizontally disposed, a first L-shaped sidewall vertically disposed, a second L-shaped sidewall vertically disposed, a first front vertical surface extending upward from the bottom surface, a horizontal front surface extending rearward from the first front vertical surface, a second front vertical surface extending upward from the horizontal front surface, and a top horizontal surface extending rearward from the second front vertical surface and adjoining with the rear surface. The step shape of the cushion enables the present invention to be utilized in a method of blocking a stairway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventor: Dilshan Nadeepa Gunawardena
  • Patent number: 10813479
    Abstract: A fitted sheet and a gripping element integrable with fitted sheets is provided. The fitted sheet comprises an elastic band and a plurality of gripping elements secured to a surface of the fitted sheet. Each gripping element comprises a horizontal elastic strip and an inverted V shaped elastic segment attached to the horizontal elastic strip. At least two arms of the inverted V shaped segment are attachable diagonally along the surface of the sheet respectively. The horizontal elastic strip is extendable laterally along a surface of the fitted sheet. The resultant force generated by the elastic band and the plurality of gripping elements enhances gripping of the fitted sheet and prevents crumpling and dog ear formation during usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Trident Limited
    Inventor: Abhishek Gupta
  • Patent number: 10772778
    Abstract: A patient repositioning apparatus doubles as a repositioning sheet and a sling. The repositioning apparatus includes a sheet with an upper surface and an opposing lower surface and defines an outer periphery that has opposing side edges. The upper surface of the sheet has an upper surface material, and the lower surface of the sheet has a lower surface material that is formed from a relatively low-friction material as compared to the upper surface material. The handles are disposed along the opposing side edges of the sheet, and the strap members are attached to the sheet and distributed across both opposing side edges. Each of the strap members includes a strap portion that forms a bight in the strap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vince Hahn, Drew Phalen, Emily Berman, Hillary Epperson
  • Patent number: 10765239
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for manipulating a covering such as a bed sheet are provided. The apparatus, in one form, includes a proximal grip portion and a distal covering engaging portion including a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions for engaging with corresponding spaced-apart openings in the covering. The apparatus includes end stop portions adjacent to the protrusions for limiting how far the protrusions may extend through the openings in the covering. A tool receiving portion of the covering may take the form of a pocket or spaced-apart openings that are located in at least one corner portion of the cover. The installation tool engages with the openings in the covering to manipulate the cover and reduces the need to bend over or crouch down to reach around or underneath the mattress when placing the sheet about the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Russo Inventions, LLC
    Inventor: Scott S. Russo
  • Patent number: 10321774
    Abstract: A mattress sheet includes a top sheet portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a pair of opposing sides defining a mattress sheet width there between, a first end sheet split extending into the top sheet portion from the first end to define first end sheet split edges and two separate first end sections and a second end sheet split extending into the top sheet portion from the second end to define second end sheet split edges and two separate second end sections. A fabric border has a top edge running along the first end, the first end sheet split edges, the opposing sides, the second end and the second end sheet split edges and a bottom edge opposite the top edge. A fabric extension extends from the fabric border a distance less than about the mattress sheet width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: PPJ, LLC
    Inventors: Philip R. Sherman, Philip W. McCarty
  • Patent number: 10265231
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for reducing humidity (i.e., moisture) and/or heat within and/or adjacent a patient support mattress, without requiring any electrical power. A spacer fabric is used to create a non-crushable area of support below a patient's core area, where moisture and heat more commonly buildup. Integrated air cells in the mattress have resilient elements such as open-celled foam interiors. The air cells are connected by air tubing to the spacer fabric, and the mattress is otherwise vented externally from the spacer fabric. As a result, the patient's movement causes air to be expelled from or drawn into the air cells, which in turn results in air movement in the spacer fabric below a patient or user, resulting in cooling effects by removing moisture and/or heat, all without requiring external or internal electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. O'Reagan
  • Patent number: 9999307
    Abstract: A fitted sheet which will fit both a standard-size twin mattress and an XL-size twin mattress without undue wrinkling or bunching of fabric is disclosed. This fitted sheet has a top panel, a first side panel attached to the top panel, a second side panel attached to the top panel, a front panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel, and a rear panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel. An elastic strip is proved near each corner or near two corners at one end of the fitted sheet. The elastic strips are oriented lengthwise on the fitted sheet and allow the fitted sheet to stretch and contract only in a lengthwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: GHCL Limited
    Inventor: Nancy Feldman
  • Patent number: 9795231
    Abstract: A mattress cover including a substantially rectangular piece of material including a top center portion for fitting upon a top surface of a mattress, and a peripheral skirt portion including two end panels and two side panels, wherein the respective end panels and side panels may be attached together at each corner for fitting over corresponding sides and ends of the mattress, corner panels attached to a bottom portion of each corner formed from the respective attached end panels and side panels, wherein the corner panels may be substantially parallel to the top center portion, and one or more elastic bands attached around a bottom periphery of an inside edge of the skirt portion and corner panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventors: J. Tedd Smith, Henry Stephen Hutcherson
  • Patent number: 9492023
    Abstract: A beach blanket for use on the sand that resists being blown around by the wind. It comprises a main panel of fabric that the user can lay upon. On the bottom side of the main panel is a plurality of scoops that can be anchored by digging into the sand prior to use. Scoops are anchored at opposing points so that tension is applied to the main panel. If sand is blown onto the top of the main panel a point on the top of the main panel may be plucked thereby ejecting the sand off of the side of the main panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: Lindsey Paulat
  • Patent number: 9492022
    Abstract: A cord with an outer fabric covering over a sheath and draw string is used to secure a sheet to a bed. The cord has a series of clips attached there-to by a second cord or by direct attachment. The clips are in turn removably attachable to edges of a sheet. One then tightens the draw string, reducing the length of the cord, and continues to do so until the sheet is pulled to a bottom side of the mattress. In this manner, the sheet ends are beneath the mattress and tightened thereto by the cord. The cord further snaps to itself, in embodiments of the disclosed technology, to form a closed loop around the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: Jack Nekhala
  • Patent number: 9259107
    Abstract: A fitted covering for a mattress includes a body, a peripheral elastic cord, and corner elastic bands. The body includes an upper panel and a side skirt extending outwardly away from the upper panel to define a free edge opposite the upper panel. The upper panel defines corners, and the side skirt defines corner lines each extending away from one of the corners of the upper panel. The peripheral elastic cord is coupled to and extends substantially coextensively with the free edge. The corner elastic bands are each formed separately from one another. The corner elastic bands each extend substantially transversely across and secured to a corresponding one of the corner lines of the side skirt. Each of the corner elastic bands is positioned nearer the peripheral elastic cord than the upper panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Kate Lilienthal
  • Patent number: 9038213
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bed clothing system that has a bottom sheet and top sheet attached together at the corners of the foot end of the bed clothing system. At the foot end of the bed clothing system on the corners, where the top and bottom sheets are attached, a stretchable piece of material is disposed in a vertical direction so that the bed sheet system is able to accommodate to any size and thickness of a mattress, while also remaining securely fixed on a mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Margo E. Cuneo
  • Patent number: 8997280
    Abstract: A foundation or box spring cover for use in conjunction with a box spring comprising four panels configured to fit over edges of the box spring, at least two of the panels being adjacent panels of exposed, continuous, non-stretch fabric, and at least one stretchable panel positioned at a corner of the cover and configured to be oriented at an underside of the box spring. In one aspect the cover includes a hem configured to extend under the edges of the box spring, and where the triangular panel is off-set from the edges of the box spring. The hem is configured to have a concealed edge that operates to catch upon a bottom edge of the foundation to secure the sides of the cover into position so as to withstand a housekeeping action applied to the bedding such as tucking in bedding between a mattress and the foundation. A method of manufacture includes stretching the stretchable panel prior to sewing onto adjacent hems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Hannula
  • Patent number: 8990981
    Abstract: A fitted sheet that is particularly well suited for use on a small mattress such as a child's sleeping mattress has elastic on some, but less than all, of its bottom surface periphery. The portion without elastic is wider than the portion with elastic, and defines a pocket part. A first end of the mattress is inserted into the pocket part. The pocket part holds the mattress securely while the elasticized portion is stretched and slipped over the remainder of the mattress. The pocket part not only allows for easier insertion of the mattress into that part, but also serves as a visual index that allows the user to easily identify which part of the sheet goes on which part of the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Ubimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jose Bensoussan
  • Publication number: 20150074906
    Abstract: An Incontinence bed cover includes a stretchable three layer cover with elastic corner straps. Incontinence bed cover has elastic corner straps attached for fitting around the corners of a mattress. The incontinence bed cover can be sized to fit any mattress, including the four standard mattress sizes. The incontinence bed cover has a top layer, preferably made of flexible, breathable 100% poly-mesh fabric that wicks moisture and enhances evaporation, helping to guard against potential skin breakdown. The incontinence bed cover has a middle layer, preferably made of quilted polyester batting for maximum absorbency and reduced drying time. The incontinence bed cover has a bottom layer that is waterproof, preferably made of a blend of vinyl and polyester. The three layers are sewn together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Cindy Mae Hiatt, Polly Kirkwood
  • Publication number: 20150074907
    Abstract: A fitted sheet for mattresses that is a combination of any known manufacturing of fitted sheets with the addition of four flexible panels to the bottom corner hem instead of traditionally used elastic cords, straps or bands. The addition of the panels form a pocket around each mattress corner. The hem on the bottom of the fitted sheet corners that would typically secure an elastic band instead secure the flexible panels. A single, or multiple hem may be used as needed to best support the panel while attaching it to any variety of fitted sheets. Multiple stitching techniques may also be used. The flexible panels are introduced to create a more snug fit on the mattress and more evenly distribute the stress applied to the fabric than current versions that are available on the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Rebecca C. Skaggs
  • Patent number: 8950024
    Abstract: An improved covering is described for use with a mattress. The improved covering comprises a top sheet securely or removably secured to a bottom sheet. Through the use of the improved covering, the time required for attending to the task of making a bed is reduced and the difficulty of such task is decreased. In addition, using the improved covering of the present disclosure, individuals such as, but not limited to children and those with difficulty attending to such a task, may now complete the task with an aesthetically pleasing result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Ruth Hudson
  • Publication number: 20150026887
    Abstract: A foldable fitted sheet is provided. The fitted sheet may be a substantially rectangular woven fabric with four corner portions. The corner portions may each include cut out portions forming a pair of inner edges and a pair of outer edges. The inner edges may be releasably attachable to one another. Therefore, the sheet may be placed on top of mattress and the inner edges may be connected to secure to the mattress. When the inner edges are detached, the sheet may lay flat and may be easily folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Clara Taylor
  • Publication number: 20150020311
    Abstract: A fitted sheet that is particularly well suited for use on a small mattress such as a child's sleeping mattress has elastic on some, but less than all, of its bottom surface periphery. The portion without elastic is wider than the portion with elastic, and defines a pocket part. A first end of the mattress is inserted into the pocket part. The pocket part holds the mattress securely while the elasticized portion is stretched and slipped over the remainder of the mattress. The pocket part not only allows for easier insertion of the mattress into that part, but also serves as a visual index that allows the user to easily identify which part of the sheet goes on which part of the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Jose Bensoussan
  • Publication number: 20150013070
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for covering a mattress. A first layer may include a bed sheet. A second layer includes an absorbent pad disposed adjacent to the bed sheet. A third layer may include a blanket disposed adjacent to the absorbent pad and coupled to the bed sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Heather Phillips
  • Publication number: 20140366270
    Abstract: A top sheet having elastic around the foot end would be retained at the foot end beneath the mattress despite movement by the sleeper or sleepers, and would ensure that the sleeper's or sleepers' feet do not come uncovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Joyce Loretta Garlock
  • Patent number: 8904581
    Abstract: An expandable mattress cover comprises a top sheet, a bottom sheet and a side wall joining the top sheet and the bottom sheet. A plurality of edges of the side wall is stitched to the top sheet and the bottom sheet to form a compartment. An expandable means having a hook is attached to the side wall. An opening is provided on the side wall for inserting a mattress into the compartment. The expandable means may be adjusted to fit mattresses of different thicknesses inside the expandable mattress cover. A fastening means with a hook is adjusted to open the opening before inserting a mattress into the compartment. The mattress is secured in position by adjusting the fastening means to a closed position. The hook is used to clip the expandable means and the fastening means onto the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Farhad Rabbany, Faramarz Yadegari
  • Patent number: 8898835
    Abstract: A fitted blanket fits over a mattress and secures underneath to prevent the blanket from moving off the user while sleeping in bed. The blanket can include an elastic material on at least the underside corner edges thereof. Children and adults alike can stay warm at night as their blankets cannot fall away or off of them while sleeping. The fitted blanket may further include an opening and closing mechanism to allow for easy entry and exit, rather than having to untuck the blanket, as is the case with conventional blankets. The opening and closing mechanism may also provide an easy way to make the bed. The fitted nature of the blanket prevents blanket slippage or movement. The blanket may further include a cut-out region for pillow placement. The blanket can also include glow-in-the-dark elements or illuminated elements to light up the blanket at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Amer Habib Khan
  • Publication number: 20140345053
    Abstract: A sheet that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, four side portions and at least one strap is disclosed. The four side portions correspond to a first pair of sides and a second pair of sides. The first pair of sides corresponds to a top side and a bottom side opposite of each other. The second pair of sides corresponds to a left side and a right side opposite of each other. The upper portion is opposite the lower portion. The lower portion has an opening. At least one strap is attached to a point in the lower portion and an opposite point in the lower portion and extends across the opening in lower portion. At least one strap has a single indicator. The indicator indicates the position and/or size of the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Gotcovers, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Bernath, Grunberger Margalit
  • Patent number: 8875326
    Abstract: A sheet that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, four side portions and at least one strap is disclosed. The four side portions correspond to a first pair of sides and a second pair of sides. The first pair of sides corresponds to a top side and a bottom side opposite of each other. The second pair of sides corresponds to a left side and a right side opposite of each other. The upper portion is opposite the lower portion. The lower portion has an opening. At least one strap is attached to a point in the lower portion and an opposite point in the lower portion and extends across the opening in lower portion. At least one strap has a single indicator. The indicator indicates the position and/or size of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Lisa Bernath, Grunberger Margalit
  • Patent number: 8856984
    Abstract: A fitted sheet and integrated holding apparatus includes a fabric sheet having a top panel, a pair of opposed side panels, and a pair of opposed end panels extending therebetween. The fabric may be fitted to the mattress and configured to fold flat when removed therefrom. Connection of respective side panels and respective end panels form four corner sections each having a corner edge. Each corner section includes a cord channel situated along a respective corner edge and defining opposed open ends and an interior space extending between the open ends. The holding apparatus includes an elastic cord having a flexible configuration and opposed cord ends, the cord extending through the interior space of the cord channel and respective cord ends extending outwardly through respective open ends. A pair of cord fasteners is attached to respective cord ends and, when coupled together, tightens a respective corner section to the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Jacqueline Donham
  • Patent number: 8813280
    Abstract: An article of bedding for disposition over the top, side and end surfaces of a mattress comprises a substantially inelastic web of textile material which includes a top panel, side and end panels, and corner seams. The article further comprises a stretchable corner member overlying each corner seam, an additional seam aligned axially with each corner seam, and a stretchable border member secured to the peripheral edges of the side panels. This construction allows the article to accommodate the contours of mattresses of varying thicknesses within each given peripheral mattress size classification. Methods of making such articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Indo Count Industries Ltd
    Inventor: Deepak Kumar Arora
  • Publication number: 20140208508
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a bed covering. In some embodiments, a bed covering according to the present disclosure can include a fitted base configured to at least partially enclose a mattress, a comforter portion including an end connected to the fitted base and sides removably connectable to sides of the fitted base, and extendable side flaps connected to the sides of the comforter portion. Additional and alternative embodiments of the bed covering are disclosed herein and/or will be evident from the principles described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Elizabeth Mikesell
  • Patent number: 8756730
    Abstract: The invention is a bedding apparatus, to be used with a conventional mattress. The bedding's bottom layer is fitted, so as to fit snugly around a mattress. The bottom layer is connected to the top layer by an attachment device, preferably two zippers. The top layer extends over three edges of the bottom layer, so as to appear aesthetically pleasing and provide comfort to the user. The zippers allow a user to easily and quickly make up the bed after sleeping in the bedding. It also functions to keep the top layer from falling off of the bed while sleeping and facilitates the user in weekly changing of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: MacCarron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jennifer MacDonald
  • Patent number: 8707482
    Abstract: A fitted covering for a mattress includes a body, a peripheral elastic band, and an anchor band. The body includes an upper panel and a side skirt extending outwardly away from the upper panel. The upper panel and the side skirt are coupled to one another along a seam extending substantially entirely around an outer periphery of the upper panel. The upper panel defines at least one corner. The peripheral elastic band is coupled with and extends around the side skirt opposite the upper panel. The anchor band is elongated and defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end and the second end are positioned on opposite sides of the at least one corner such that the anchor band extends diagonally across the at least one corner, and each of the first end and the second end is secured within the seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Laura Elena Ramthun
  • Publication number: 20140109315
    Abstract: A fitted covering for a mattress includes a body, a peripheral elastic cord, and corner elastic bands. The body includes an upper panel and a side skirt extending outwardly away from the upper panel to define a free edge opposite the upper panel. The upper panel defines corners, and the side skirt defines corner lines each extending away from one of the corners of the upper panel. The peripheral elastic cord is coupled to and extends substantially coextensively with the free edge. The corner elastic bands are each formed separately from one another. The corner elastic bands each extend substantially transversely across and secured to a corresponding one of the corner lines of the side skirt. Each of the corner elastic bands is positioned nearer the peripheral elastic cord than the upper panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Kate LILIENTHAL
  • Publication number: 20140101850
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bed clothing system that has a bottom sheet and top sheet attached together at the corners of the foot end of the bed clothing system. At the foot end of the bed clothing system on the corners, where the top and bottom sheets are attached, a stretchable piece of material is disposed in a vertical direction so that the bed sheet system is able to accommodate to any size and thickness of a mattress, while also remaining securely fixed on a mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Margo E. Cuneo
  • Patent number: 8689373
    Abstract: A fitted top sheet is provided with a lip having an elastic member that runs side to side along at least a portion of the lip. This provides corners that grab the corners of the mattress for a form fit, while at the same time permitting movement of the sheet upwardly to accommodate an individual's toes without having to provide a so-called zone of expansion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Karen Caines
  • Patent number: 8683627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover for a mattress and bed deck. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mattress and bed deck cover for an adjustable bed that reduces the exposure of the mattress and bed deck to unsanitary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Trinity Guardion, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce M. Rippe, Catherine Marie Wagner, Douglas E. Borgman, Bernard F. Voegele, David John Ulrich
  • Patent number: 8671478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover for a mattress and bed deck. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mattress and bed deck cover for an adjustable bed that reduces the exposure of the mattress and bed deck to unsanitary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Trinity Guardion, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce M. Rippe, Catherine Marie Wagner, Douglas E. Borgman, Bernard F. Voegele, David John Ulrich
  • Patent number: 8671476
    Abstract: A bed sheet defined by a one-ply woven web of warp yarns and fill yarns having a top and a side panel depending from the top panel. The warp yarns extend in a warp direction through the top and side panel and the fill yarns extend in a fill direction through the top and the side panel. A plurality of fill yarns, warp yarns, or both are a non-spandex, non-core spun elastomeric yarn whereby the bed sheet is stretchable at least along the elastomeric yarns as a contoured bed sheet. In one example, the non-spandex, non-core spun elastomeric yarns are composed of elasterell-p.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Standard Textile Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Stewart, Saravan Muthanandam
  • Patent number: 8656535
    Abstract: A rapid bed making system and method includes a first sheet for securing to a mattress and a “T” shaped second sheet. Cooperating releasable fasteners are affixed to the top surface of the first sheet and to the bottom surface of a first panel of the second sheet. After the first panel of the second sheet is aligned and pressed together with the top surface of the first sheet, a second confluent panel of the second sheet sized to be the same length as the first panel, and with left and right side mattress overlay extensions, is brought up and over the first panel. The first sheet remains in place. The “T” shaped sheet is removed for washing and subsequent reinstallation. Sheet changing of bunk beds and beds with limited access to one or more sides is simplified especially for the elderly and/or disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Kathryn M. Adorney
  • Patent number: 8640282
    Abstract: A fitted bed sheet capable of fitting mattresses of multiple lengths is disclosed. The fitted bed sheet has a first section constructed primarily of non-stretch material and a second section sewn to the foot of the first section that is constructed primarily of non-elastic stretch material. The second section stretches to accommodate mattresses of longer lengths thereby eliminating the need to maintain multiple fitted bed sheets. The present invention increases user comfort, can be processed in commercial laundries, reduces the labor of making the bed, is easier to fold, and has a longer useful life than fitted sheets constructed with elastic stretch material. The fitted bed sheet can be washed, ironed, and folded automatically. The present invention may be used in institutional or private settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventors: Sara Barbara Maguire, Walter Richard Maguire
  • Patent number: 8607383
    Abstract: A drawstring secured fitted sheet where the corners are fashioned to avoid binding the string. It has a hem that holds the drawstring that is fabricated separately to allow that the edges of the sheet can be curved. The hem is terminated short of closing to allow a gap for the drawstring to exit. A stiffener is added at the gap to hold it open. There can be a block or pulley added to aid in tightening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Robert A. Briganti
  • Patent number: 8601621
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a semi-fitted blanket and methods thereof. In exemplary embodiments, a semi-fitted blanket is provided that may comprise a fitted portion, defined by a distal end and a first and second side edge of the blanket, comprising a securing means incorporated along an outer edge of the blanket, along a perimeter of the fitted portion, and a remainder of the fitted portion, being free of seams and stitching for purposes of fitting to the contour of a mattress; and a non-fitted portion, defined by an end of the blanket opposing the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Effortless Bedding LLC
    Inventors: Rita Aprile, Caterina Angelicola