Contoured Or Fitted Patents (Class 5/497)
  • Patent number: 8584278
    Abstract: A sofa sheet set for use with a sofa is disclosed. The sofa sheet set includes a bottom sheet that comprises a generally rectangular top portion and a peripheral side section, the side section having at a lower end thereof an embedded elastic band for capturing a plurality of sofa cushions. The sofa sheet set further includes a generally rectangular top sheet fixed at one of its long sides at a seam to one of the long sides of the bottom sheet. The top sheet is larger in length and width than the top portion of the bottom sheet. A handbag carrier is preferably included for containing and storing the bottom and top sheets in a folded configuration for convenient storage and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Monica Blake Ross
  • Patent number: 8566982
    Abstract: Bedding material including a first fabric section manufactured from performance fabric and having a first and second side; and, a second fabric section attached to the first side of the first fabric section. Additionally, a third fabric section can be attached to the second side of the first fabric section. The first fabric section can be attached to the second fabric section through a flatlock stitch. The first fabric section can include a first zone and a second zone wherein the first zone contains different performance properties from the second zone and the first zone can have thermal or moisture wicking properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: SHEEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Katherine Walvius, Michelle Marie Marciniak
  • Publication number: 20130269107
    Abstract: The disclosure sets forth and describes a bedding apparatus that is adapted for use in combination with a mattress; the disclosure also sets forth and describes a method of providing a bedding apparatus adapted for use in combination with a mattress. The apparatus includes a fitted sheet with a blanket attached to the fitted sheet. The blanket bears zipper teeth configured to mate with and removably connect the blanket to the fitted sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Deborah J. Fiene
  • Publication number: 20130254990
    Abstract: A fitted sheet for covering a mattress is provided and includes a center sheet panel, having a center sheet panel edge, a side sheet panel, having an inner side sheet panel edge and an outer side sheet panel edge, a sheet casing having a hollow portion and an anchoring member located within the hollow portion, wherein the side sheet panel at least partially surrounds the center sheet panel and wherein the sheet casing at least partially surrounds the side sheet panel, and wherein the center sheet panel, the side sheet panel and the sheet casing are connected together by connecting the inner side sheet panel edge to the center sheet panel edge and connecting the sheet casing to the outer side sheet panel edge
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Sopha Kim
  • Publication number: 20130247296
    Abstract: A small and irregular shaped mattress sheet cover system for covering a bunk mattress. The system includes a flexible tubular cover that includes a body slightly smaller in width than a small or irregular shaped bunk mattress and with a closed end and an open end. The body fits longitudinally and snuggly around the bunk mattress. In one embodiment, the bunk mattress is triangular and fits inside pointed berth area on a boat. The cover may include optional end flap and optional pull straps. The method includes the steps of rolling the body into a flat ring configuration, aligning the ring with the end of the mattress, and then longitudinally pull and unrolling the ring over the mattress. The mattress may be folded or compressed inward. The pull straps are used to pull the body over the mattress. The mattress is then allowed to expand and conform to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Aaron Cummins
  • Publication number: 20130239328
    Abstract: A fitted bed sheet hugs, clings to, and otherwise remains securely in place on a mattress without elastic or other stretchable materials sewn into the edges of the sheet. The fitted sheet is elastic-free and cut substantially to the exact size of the top of the mattress and substantially to the exact radius of the corners of the mattresses. Such a sheet leaves almost no room for the sheet to move either around or off the mattress. The fitted sheet may be provided with an additional non-slip and non-stick material on the interior or back side of the skirt for gripping the mattress. Alternatively, the fitted sheet may be provided with rubberized dots on the interior or back side of the skirt for gripping the mattress. The fitted sheet may also be provided with one or more rigid corner pieces to help prevent the sheet from sliding around the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Mark L. ROSE
  • Publication number: 20130219617
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Sara Barbara Maguire, Walter Richard Maguire
  • Patent number: 8495773
    Abstract: A bed sheet to cover a mattress may include a top sheet to cooperate with the substantially the top surface of the mattress, and a connector sheet to cooperate with the top sheet to stabilize the top sheet with respect to the mattress. The connector sheet and the top sheet may define an aperture to cooperation with a bottom corner of the mattress. The aperture may be substantially a rectangle, and the connector sheet may be substantially T-shaped. The connector sheet may be an inverted T-shaped sheet, and the connector sheet may include a base portion to connect the bottom edge of the top sheet. The connector sheet may include a top portion to connect to a side edge of the top sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas Liversage, Monica Ditzler
  • Publication number: 20130117933
    Abstract: A bed covering is provided. The bed covering forms an aperture between a first and second piece, the aperture allowing the escape of an extremity such as a foot or leg of a user. A method of making the bed covering is provided. A do it yourself kit is provided for forming the bed covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Jeanne M. Mickle, Jacquelyn Mickle
  • Patent number: 8438679
    Abstract: An article for use on a mattress includes a bedding article and means for orienting the bedding article on a mattress. The means for orienting the bedding article on a mattress may be hidden from view when the bedding article is installed on a mattress. The means for orienting the bedding article on a mattress may be one or more of color contrasting sections, indicia, labels, or stitching. The bedding article has two sides, a top end, a bottom, an opening for seating around the bed, an edge around the opening, and four corners, with two corners being at the top end and two corners being at the bottom end. An article for use as a cover for an underlying item is also disclosed, with the article including a cover article and means for orienting the cover article on an underlying item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Homtex, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Wootten, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130097779
    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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Karen Caines
  • Patent number: 8407836
    Abstract: A zippered fitted bed sheet has a zippered track at least along an edge of the zippered fitted bed sheet and has one or two pockets for receiving mattress corner(s). In some embodiments, a zippered fitted bed sheet is coupled to one or more coverings, such as a sheet, a blanket, comforter, quilt and the like. A bedding assembly includes a zippered fitted bed sheet and a zippered mattress, a zippered mattress pad/topper or a zippered mattress protector, each including a zippered track that corresponds to the zippered track of the zippered fitted bed sheet. The zippered fitted bed sheet is configured to couple with the zippered mattress, the zippered mattress pad, or the zippered mattress protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventors: James Sacherman, Karen Sacherman, Andrea Andersson
  • Patent number: 8402580
    Abstract: Bedding material including a first fabric section manufactured from performance fabric and having a first and second side; and, a second fabric section attached to the first side of the first fabric section. Additionally, a third fabric section can be attached to the second side of the first fabric section. The first fabric section can be attached to the second fabric section through a flatlock stitch. The first fabric section can include a first zone and a second zone wherein the first zone contains different performance properties from the second zone and the first zone can have thermal or moisture wicking properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: SHEEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Walvius, Michelle Marciniak
  • Patent number: 8393025
    Abstract: A bed covering system is disclosed comprising an upper sheet and a lower sheet wherein the lower sheet fits on a mattress in a removable manner. The upper sheet is connected to the lower sheet through expandable flaps of material. A zipper runs between the sides of the upper and lower sheets such that when it is zipped, the upper sheet is pulled tightly against the lower sheet but when it is unzipped the upper sheet is allowed to move away from the lower sheet to the extent of the expandable flaps or material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: KaDe Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Crispino, Dennis Crispino
  • Publication number: 20130042411
    Abstract: A fitted sheet has a top portion with two lateral side panels and two end side panels. Each side panel may be at an angle to the top portion. Each side panel has lateral edge portions. The lateral edge portion of one side panel may be affixed to the lateral edge portion of the adjacent side panel. A plurality of elastic members is affixed to opposing side panels. No plurality of elastic members is affixed to the other side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: Rory D. Vitale
  • Patent number: 8370974
    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: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Karen Caines
  • Patent number: 8347430
    Abstract: A mattress protector having a top portion and a bottom portion configured to fasten together over the mattress and/or a mattress and box spring includes sides and ends extending from each of the top portion and the bottom portion. A fastener is also included on each of the top and bottom portions. The fastener includes a fastener assembly to seal the mattress against bed bugs and dust mites. When the top and bottom portions are placed around the mattress, and the fastener is secured, the entire mattress is surrounded by the mattress protector and protected from penetration by bed bugs and dust mites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventors: Sam Malouf, Kacie Malouf, Nat Holfeltz
  • Patent number: 8336137
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a bedsheet comprising a non-fitted portion and a fitted portion for securing the bedsheet onto one end of a mattress, and a method for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, a semi-fitted bedsheet comprises a seamless fitted portion, a non-fitted portion, and a securing means incorporated along an edge of the fitted portion. In another embodiment, a semi-fitted bedsheet further comprises a position indicator for identifying a proper positioning of the bedsheet on a mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Effortless Bedding LLC
    Inventors: Rita Aprile, Caterina Angelicola
  • Publication number: 20120317723
    Abstract: A bed sheet to cover a mattress may include a top sheet to cooperate with the substantially the top surface of the mattress, and a connector sheet to cooperate with the top sheet to stabilize the top sheet with respect to the mattress. The connector sheet and the top sheet may define an aperture to cooperation with a bottom corner of the mattress. The aperture may be substantially a rectangle, and the connector sheet may be substantially T-shaped. The connector sheet may be an inverted T-shaped sheet, and the connector sheet may include a base portion to connect the bottom edge of the top sheet. The connector sheet may include a top portion to connect to a side edge of the top sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Liversage, Monica Ditzler
  • Publication number: 20120260424
    Abstract: A bedding product such as a sheet may include a top panel, wherein a perimeter of the top panel is defined by an elastic-type binding material. At least one extension panel may be secured to at least a portion of the perimeter of the top panel. In turn, at least one side panel may be secured to at least one of the perimeter of the top panel and at least one extension panel, wherein the side panel extends downwardly with respect to the perimeter. The top panel may be generally arcuate such as having a generally elliptical shape before being fitted over a mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Arun Agarwall
  • Patent number: 8276224
    Abstract: A bed sheet includes a bottom fabric layer sized to extend over the sides of and underneath a mattress. A top fabric layer is generally co-extensive with, and fastened to, the bottom fabric layer and defines a pocket therebetween. A sleeping garment integrated into the top fabric layer has a pair of garment halves removably coupleable to each other via a zipper that zips up into a fastener pocket that covers the zipper when the garment is fully closed. A flap can extend from one half of the garment, over the fastener pocket and fasten to the opposite half of the garment to inhibit the user from unzipping and removing the garment. The garment can hold a lower portion of the user within said pocket, allowing the user to remain warm without the use of a separate blanket, while being able to sit or stand on the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: Joanna von Yurt, Jan Marco von Yurt
  • Publication number: 20120167306
    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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Jennifer MacDonald
  • Patent number: 8171581
    Abstract: A fitted sheet configured to contour to mattresses of different thickness. The fitted sheet has a top panel and a plurality of side panels extending from the top panel. The fitted sheet further includes at least one stretchable portion secured to at least one end of the side panels wherein the stretchable portions are mated together and configured to extend around at least one corner of the mattress. Accordingly, the fitted sheet may be easier to apply and remove from the mattress and may be easier to fold and store during nonuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Alok International Inc.
    Inventor: Arun Agarwall
  • Patent number: 8156585
    Abstract: A bedding design enables a user to fold a portion of the bedding underneath itself to create a pouch. The pouch may provide warmth for a user's feet and lower legs when they are lying in bed. The bedding may include a comforter with optional sheets and/or blankets. The additional sheets and/or blankets may be folded in a similar manner, either separately or together with the comforter. The comforter may be designed with an additional flap attached thereto so that folding the flap to create the pouch does not change the appearance of the bedding on a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Jonathan Medici
  • Patent number: 8151386
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bed sheet and blanket system and method including a fitted foundation and a selectively detachable connecting sheet or blanket. Embodiments of the invention include a second connecting sheet or blanket disposed above or on top of the first connecting sheet or blanket. The fitted foundation, the first connecting sheet or blanket, and the second connecting sheet or blanket may be connected through interconnecting components such as zippers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: M'Lisa K. McKee
  • Publication number: 20120073059
    Abstract: An adjustable mattress that incorporates a movement mechanism and support member inside of the foam mattress includes a fabric covering with a fastener member. The fastener member is used to keep a fitted sheet in place over the adjustable mattress when the mattress is adjusted to an inclined configuration. The fastener member is attached to the fabric covering near the lower edge of the adjustable mattress and is adapted to fasten to a corresponding fastener on the fitted sheet. The fastener member can be a toggle that fits through a loop on the fitted sheet. The fitted sheet also has an elastic band that draws the fitted sheet taut around the adjustable mattress. The lower portion of the fabric covering is made of stretchable fabric that stretches between the lower edge of the adjustable mattress and a balancing bar that supports the adjustable mattress when the adjustable mattress is inclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Suk Kan Oh, Youn Jae Lee
  • Publication number: 20120060284
    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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Karen Caines
  • Publication number: 20120054962
    Abstract: fitted sheet configured to contour to mattresses of different thickness. The fitted sheet has a top panel and a plurality of side panels extending from the top panel. The fitted sheet further includes at least one stretchable portion secured to at least one end of the side panels wherein the stretchable portions are mated together and configured to extend around at least one corner of the mattress. Accordingly, the fitted sheet may be easier to apply and remove from the mattress and may be easier to fold and store during nonuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Arun Agarwall
  • Publication number: 20120030874
    Abstract: Bedding material including a first fabric section manufactured from performance fabric and having a first and second side; and, a second fabric section attached to the first side of the first fabric section. Additionally, a third fabric section can be attached to the second side of the first fabric section. The first fabric section can be attached to the second fabric section through a flatlock stitch. The first fabric section can include a first zone and a second zone wherein the first zone contains different performance properties from the second zone and the first zone can have thermal or moisture wicking properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Susan Walvius, Michelle Marciniak
  • Publication number: 20110314604
    Abstract: A bed sheet with elastic side panels is made of a material body configured to substantially cover a mattress. The sheet is provided with a foot and head elastic panels that cover and end region of the mattress and side panels. A portion of each side panel adjacent the mattress corner is made of an elastic material. The foot and head elastic panels extend to and connect to the elastic portions of the sides panels. The elastic panels can be configured of one sheet of material in common with the foot and head panels or as separate panels covering an end portion, and opposing side portions. These separate panels are joined at the apex of a corner of the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Pac-Fung Feather Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fan Shi Hoo
  • Publication number: 20110289686
    Abstract: A partitioned bed sheet for providing a plurality of semi-separate sleeping areas in a single bed comprised of joining an upper sheet to a lower sheet with a stitch line extending from approximately the foot of the bed parallel to the center line of the bed and terminating at a distance, in part, determined by the circumstances dictating the use of the partitioned bed sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: David Christopher Chose
  • Patent number: 8015636
    Abstract: This invention relates to flat bedding top sheets having releasable corner fasteners adapted to releasably secure sheet to an underlying mattress by having male elements placed on one side panel brought into alignment and contact with female elements located on opposite corresponding side panels to form corners. Specifically, the bed sheet of the present invention is a fitted flat sheet having a cutout portions at both of its bottom corners that permit, with the aid of separable fasteners located at the cutout portions, to convert the sheet from a planar configuration to a configuration comprising two pockets adapted to retain the sheet on the mattress. The top sheets of the present invention do not require elastic strips around the corners of the sheets to secure the sheet to the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Bolish, Rhoda Sherwin
  • Patent number: 7996937
    Abstract: The formation of wrinkles in bed sheets used on mattresses of the type having elevated side bolsters and the tendency of the sheets to come off when the mattress is articulated are reduced through the use of a fitted sheet having conforming pockets receiving the side bolsters. Stabilization of the upper sheet surface by the pockets is augmented in some embodiments through use of a stitch line placed along a seam on the inside of the pockets and/or by un-pocketed spans of the upper surface of the sheet connecting directly to an elastically retained skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Direct Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Beau Walter, Anthony Patrick
  • Publication number: 20110061165
    Abstract: A fitted top bed sheet and a method of making said sheet from a rectangular blank of sheet material are disclosed. The foot end of the sheet is formed into a pocket without having to cut any material by sewing a portion of the left side flap to the left side of the foot end and by sewing a portion of the right side flap to the right side of the foot end and tucking the remainder of the foot end under the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Mary Grace Lupo Falconetti, Mary T. Falconetti
  • Patent number: 7904977
    Abstract: The safety sheet of the present invention may include a bed sheet with sleeves along one or more sides. The sleeves may be continuous or slotted and may accommodate inserts constructed of a material soft enough to avoid injury yet sturdy enough to provide an effective barrier to lateral motion of a bed's occupant. The safety sheet may include solid or hollow inserts. Portability of the safety sheet may be maximized by the use of inflatable/deflatable inserts. Inserts may vary in size and shape, and the sleeves may vary in size to accommodate a range of insert sizes. Alternatively, the sleeves may be stuffed with soft materials such as socks or other clothing when inserts are unavailable. The safety sheet may be reversed with inserts in place for aesthetic and comfort purposes or without inserts to hide the sleeves when inserts are no longer needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Neeraj Singh
  • Patent number: 7874028
    Abstract: An easily laundered one piece sofa protector and bedding substitute for couches and sofas having a fitted sheet type element conjoined to a flat sheet in such a way to stay in place while the sofa occupant sleeps. Alternately, the flat sheet may be pulled away from the fitted sheet and laid against the back sofa cushions to protect them from soiling. Additionally, a sewn in pouch for the temporary retention of a typical throw pillow is provided so that the throw pillow may be used as a sleeping pillow without soiling the surface of the throw pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Clark Bradford
  • Patent number: 7856684
    Abstract: A fitted bed sheet is disclosed. The bed sheet comprises a generally rectangular middle portion having a first fold line on a first edge and a second fold line on a second opposing edge. The bed sheet further comprises a first side portion having a generally concave shape. The first side portion is folded along the first fold line. The bed sheet further comprises a second side portion having a generally concave shape. The second side portion is folded along the second fold line such that the second side portion contacts the first side portion. The first side portion, the middle portion and the second side portion are coupled along opposing ends generally perpendicular to the first fold line and the second fold line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Robertson, Natallie N. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20100313356
    Abstract: A fitted sheet a portion of which is made from a fabric that feels warmer and a portion of which is made from a fabric that feels cooler so the user would be able to have warmer feet without overheating the rest of their bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Catharine Louise Morter
  • Patent number: 7849533
    Abstract: An occupant transfer device 34 for use on a host mattress 20 having a top side 22 and a flank 24 is in the form of a fitted sheet. The device has a top 36 for covering the top side of the mattress and a skirt 38 extending from the top. The top and skirt each have an occupant side 40, 44 and a mattress side 42, 46. Substantially all of the mattress side of the top exhibits relatively low friction; the occupant side of at least the top exhibits relatively higher friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Joseph Receveur, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Frederick Herman
  • Patent number: 7810184
    Abstract: The fitted sheet system is adapted for ship bunk systems and comprises either a single flat sheet or two single sheets sewn together. The sheet includes two opposed top ends and two opposed sides. The opposed ends include hospital corners to provide a tight fit. The top sheet is sewn along a side edge of the bottom sheet and is adapted to fold over the mattress top. Four equally spaced matching slots, two on each longitudinal side, are disposed on the bottom edges of the two sides for receiving straps. Alternatively, straps are provided at the bottom of the sheet for tightening the sheet over the mattress. A pillowcase is attached to the sheet. A decorative hem displaying a logo is disposed on the fitted sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Kathleen McCollum
  • Patent number: 7761940
    Abstract: In some example, an apparatus comprises a first corner component that is configured to be attached to a first corner of a bed sheet. The first corner component comprises a first bottom attachment to couple to the first cap. The apparatus includes a second corner component that is configured to be attached to a second corner of the bed sheet that is on an opposite end but same side relative to the first corner. The second corner component comprises a second bottom attachment to couple to the second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Cooper Hipp
  • Patent number: 7757315
    Abstract: A mattress wrap set is disclosed, providing an easy way to cover a mattress with a sheet, and remove the sheet from the mattress. The mattress wrap set includes a wrap sheet to cover the sides of a mattress and having a top edge that is inelastic. The top edge includes four right-angled corners and is adapted to cover a periphery of the top of the mattress. The mattress wrap set further includes a top sheet to cover at least most of the top of the mattress, and a plurality of fasteners, with one fastener located at each right-angled corner to removably connect the top sheet to the wrap sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Yolanda Lopez-Rettew
  • Publication number: 20100154127
    Abstract: The formation of wrinkles in bed sheets used on mattresses of the type having elevated side bolsters and the tendency of the sheets to come off when the mattress is articulated are reduced through the use of a fitted sheet having conforming pockets receiving the side bolsters. Stabilization of the upper sheet surface by the pockets is augmented in some embodiments through use of a stitch line placed along a seam on the inside of the pockets and/or by un-pocketed spans of the upper surface of the sheet connecting directly to an elastically retained skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Beau Walter, Anthony Patrick
  • Publication number: 20100107336
    Abstract: A sofa sheet set for use with a sofa is disclosed. The sofa sheet set includes a bottom sheet that comprises a generally rectangular top portion and a peripheral side section, the side section having at a lower end thereof an embedded elastic band for capturing a plurality of sofa cushions. The sofa sheet set further includes a generally rectangular top sheet fixed at one of its long sides at a seam to one of the long sides of the bottom sheet. The top sheet is larger in length and width than the top portion of the bottom sheet. A handbag carrier is preferably included for containing and storing the bottom and top sheets in a folded configuration for convenient storage and transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Monica Blake Ross
  • Patent number: 7703156
    Abstract: A side cover apparatus includes an electric mat, a curtain-type side cover attached to an outer periphery of the electric mat, and a contracting portion disposed on an inner periphery of the side cover. The side cover conceals side surfaces of the electric mat and a bed mattress such that the combination of the electric mat and the bed mattress appears as if the combination is a single bed mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Myoung Jun Lee
  • Patent number: 7698758
    Abstract: A fitted mattress covering for a mattress includes lower edge portions, which may be inverted J-shaped portions, mirror-image inverted J-shaped portions, portions that terminate at an end, or inverted U-shaped portions. The covering side and end portion lower edges may join one another to form a continuous lower edge of the covering. For the J-shaped portion, an elastic binding may be disposed under a downwards folded portion. The elastic binding may extend at least partially along the length of the lower edge of the covering. An elastic band may be disposed at each corner of the covering and extend diagonally across the associated corner and have opposite ends secured adjacent one of the side portions and adjacent one of the adjacent end portions, respectively. The bands may be secured in place by stitching and/or by supplementary securing means to ensure that the bands do not pull away from the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Gerald E. Wootten, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7698757
    Abstract: A fitted sheet for a mattress comprises a rectangular panel of knit material having a central rectangular area extending from one end of said panel to the other end thereof. Side margins flank the central area, and folded under said central area and joined thereto by seams extending across each end of the central rectangular area. The sheet is characterized in that the seams at each end of said central rectangular area are arcuate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Macdonald
  • Publication number: 20100058537
    Abstract: A bedding system and method can minimize the time, labor and/or frustration associated with making a bed. The system includes a fitted sheet as well as a flat sheet and/or a comforter. The fitted sheet can conformingly fit around a mattress. The fitted sheet can be equipped with connectors in a foot side portion thereof. The flat sheet can include a panel attached to an inner side thereof in a foot end region. The flat sheet panel can include connectors adapted for removable attachment with at least some of the connectors on the fitted sheet. Similarly, the comforter can include a panel attached to an inner side thereof in a foot end region. The comforter panel can include connectors adapted for removable attachment with at least some of the connectors on the fitted sheet. The connectors can be any suitable structure, such as snaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Frederick Alan Schuck
  • Patent number: 7673354
    Abstract: A resting method and apparatus for a young child. The young child can be either a newborn, infant, or toddler. The resting apparatus will attach to a cushion such as a mattress, or other back supporting device which is generally associated with a crib or other child's sleeping environmental structure. The resting apparatus has a base sheet or cover which attaches to the cushion. On top of the base cover is attached a pouch section. The pouch section is sized to allow the child to fit comfortably within the interior of the pouch from the child's neck to the child's feet. The pouch fits securely against the outer surface area of the child. The child is laid on its back within the pouch. The arms and legs are held in longitudinal alignment within the pouch. The pouch is designed to restrain the child from overturning from its back position to a front facing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Sarath Fader
  • Publication number: 20100043145
    Abstract: The fitted sheet system is adapted for ship bunk systems and comprises either a single flat sheet or two single sheets sewn together. The sheet includes two opposed top ends and two opposed sides. The opposed ends include hospital corners to provide a tight fit. The top sheet is sewn along a side edge of the bottom sheet and is adapted to fold over the mattress top. Four equally spaced matching slots, two on each longitudinal side, are disposed on the bottom edges of the two sides for receiving straps. Alternatively, straps are provided at the bottom of the sheet for tightening the sheet over the mattress. A pillowcase is attached to the sheet. A decorative hem displaying a logo is disposed on the fitted sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Kathleen McCollum