Adapted To Contact Mattress Patents (Class 5/499)
  • Patent number: 8429777
    Abstract: An improved encasement for a mattress which thwarts the escapement of bed bugs from a mattress through the encasement and which thwarts the encroachment of beg bugs through the encasement into the mattress. An elongated opening is provided in the encasement which is selectively closed by a zipper associated therewith. The encasement includes a flap secured to the lower side wall portion of a side of the encasement which is positioned inwardly of the zipper for retarding or preventing the escapement of bed bugs through the zipper. Hook and loop fasteners are also provided at the end location for further preventing the escapement of bed bugs from the mattress through the encasement and preventing the encroachment of beg bugs into the mattress through the encasement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: GBS Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Michael A. Svoboda
  • Patent number: 8413276
    Abstract: A mattress cover and bed bug barrier combination formed of a fabric mattress cover having walls that define an enclosure with an elongated opening extending in at least one of the walls, a zipper attached to the cover for closing the elongated opening, the cover having seal regions laterally adjacent the distal portion of the zipper, a seal element secured to each of the seal regions, an external barrier flap having a first part fixed to the cover, and a second part foldable from an open position where it is spaced apart from the seal elements to a closed position where it is folded down to overlie and seal against the seal elements, and thereby provide a barrier to travel of bed bugs inwardly or outwardly of the cover through the distal portion of the zipper when the zipper in its closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Bargoose Home Textiles, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Rattner, Diane Rattner, Lorne Chadnick
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130061394
    Abstract: A mattress cover includes a substantially top panel having a top panel perimeter edge folded at least partially under a remaining portion of the top panel. The top panel has a first panel present therearound. A side panel defines four sides of the mattress cover. The side panel has a side panel perimeter edge folded at least partially under a remaining portion of the side panel. The side panel has a second pattern different than the first pattern. In one advantageous form, an optional intermediate element is attached to both the top panel perimeter edge and the side panel perimeter edge. The mattress cover has a substantially open bottom opposite the top panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Rany JOO, Ellen Diamant, BrittLee Bowman, Janet Villano
  • Publication number: 20130042409
    Abstract: A cover 10 for keeping an air assisted patient transfer mattress sanitary is disclosed. The cover includes generally a top panel 12 connected to a bottom panel 14. The cover 10 includes at least one opening 24 to allow a mattress, such as an air assisted patient transfer mattress to be inserted and removed. The bottom panel 14 includes air passing means to pass air through from an air assisted patient transfer mattress onto a supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Michael Alberto Gil Gomez, Michelle R. Wilson, Matthew S. Heinrich, Shelly Brackett
  • Patent number: 8359688
    Abstract: A mattress, mattress foundation, upholstered furniture article and/or filled furnishing article for use in residential and institutional occupancies includes outer removable cover that incorporates a mechanism to visually communicate that the outer removable cover has been opened and the internal components of the mattress, mattress foundation, upholstered furniture article or filling furnishing article has been potentially tampered with. Also disclosed are covers having resealable closing system and a tamper evident seal, and methods for providing an outer removable cover assembly for an article of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: kickball concepts, llc
    Inventors: Harrison R. Murphy, Juraj Michal Daniel Slavik, II
  • Publication number: 20120324647
    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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: M'Lisa K. McKee
  • 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: 20120260426
    Abstract: A mattress encasement with improved bed bug protection includes an encasement body configured to cover a mattress and a zipper disposed at an opening in the encasement body and movable between an open condition permitting insertion and removal of the mattress and a closed condition preventing bed bugs from traversing the zipper. The zipper has a zipper head and a zipper pull pivotable on the zipper head. A clasp is at least partly fixed to the encasement body. A hook-and-loop fastener is associated with the encasement body and the clasp for locking the zipper pull to the clasp with the zipper in the closed condition to prevent movement of the zipper head and opening of the zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: VALLEY FORGE FABRICS, INC.
    Inventor: J. MICHAEL DOBIN
  • Publication number: 20120255120
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an adaptable cover configured to substantially surround and encase a mattress or box spring is disclosed. The encasement is stretchable, and can be adapted for use with at least two different sizes of mattresses or box springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Mattress Safe, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilbur F. Poston, Andrea P. Hancock, Linda Hill Poston
  • Publication number: 20120198618
    Abstract: Multilayered protective and stimulating pad for mattresses is made of multiple layers including layers of textile treated by aromatherapeutic essential oils, layers of flysch, a layer of textile with carbon fibers, a layer of textile with silver fibers in a form of small squares creating a net, a layer of fractal stake made of crystals and minerals, and a layer of highly elastic memory latex foam. Carbon fiber eliminates electrostatic charge; silver fiber eliminates electromagnetic radiation; crystal fractal stake has a crystalotherapeutic impact; textile treated by aromatherapeutic essential oils has aromatherapeutic impact; highly elastic memory latex foam ensures comfort and clarity; whilst flysch provides the mildness of the pad. The multilayered pad burns the greater part of the voltage oscillations of the earth's radiation. It also provides with the energetic revitalization and is also used as an antibacterial and antistress program system for relaxation and undisturbed sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: PAVLETIC D.O.O.
    Inventor: Marin Pavletic
  • Publication number: 20120186015
    Abstract: A mock duvet bed-covering system (1900) includes a blanket (1800) segmented into a plurality of portions and a coversheet (1810). The blanket (1800) includes a foot skirt flap (1804), a right side flap (1802), and a left side flap (1803) that each extend from a cover portion (1801) and are configured to drape over edges of a mattress (1880) or other bedding. The coversheet (1810) includes one or more pockets. A portion (1801) of the blanket (1800) opposite the foot skirt flap (1804) is tucked into a pocket (1811) at the head end of the coversheet (1810). The mock duvet bed-covering system (1900) resembles a traditional comforter and duvet, but is more durable and can be changed in far less time than traditional comforters, making the system well suited for use in hotels, inns, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: David Shattuck, Richard Barter
  • Publication number: 20120186014
    Abstract: A mock duvet bed-covering system (1900) includes a blanket (1800) segmented into a plurality of portions and a coversheet (1810). The blanket (1800) includes a foot skirt flap (1804), a right side flap (1802), and a left side flap (1803) that each extend from a cover portion (1801) and are configured to drape over edges of a mattress (1880) or other bedding. The coversheet (1810) includes one or more pockets. A portion (1801) of the blanket (1800) opposite the foot skirt flap (1804) is tucked into a pocket (1811) at the head end of the coversheet (1810). The mock duvet bed-covering system (1900) resembles a traditional comforter and duvet, but is more durable and can be changed in far less time than traditional comforters, making the system well suited for use in hotels, inns, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: David Shattuck, Richard Barter
  • Publication number: 20120167302
    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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Sam Malouf, Kacie Malouf, Nat Holfeltz
  • Publication number: 20120137434
    Abstract: A mattress encasement and method protect against the migration of bed bugs into and out of a mattress. The mattress is encased within encasement members constructed of a material resistant to the migration of bed bugs through the material. The encasement members are joined together along perimetric edges by the engagement of a zipper provided with a peripheral length greater than a perimetric length of each perimetric edge. With the zipper engaged fully along its peripheral length, the difference between the peripheral length of the zipper and the perimetric lengths overlaps an inner segment of the zipper adjacent one terminal end of the zipper with an outer segment of the zipper adjacent the other terminal end of the zipper, to complete a barrier against the migration of bed bugs into and out of the encased mattress through either one of the terminal ends of the zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: PRECISION CUSTOM COATINGS LLC
    Inventor: Shailendra Dusaj
  • Publication number: 20120117728
    Abstract: A removable mattress cover adapted to fit mattresses of different heights and keep bed bugs out of the mattress. The mattress cover has three different zipper tracks, two of which may be combined to form a zipper. One of the zipper tracks is around the perimeter of a removable top which may quickly and easily be removed and be laundered without moving the mattress. The cover has a zipper closure which utilizes hook and loop fasteners to cover a zipper opening, regardless of which two zipper tracks are combined. The zipper closure prevents bed bugs from penetrating the cover and getting into the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert J. O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20120102646
    Abstract: A furniture cover is configured to encase furniture to prevent the egress of insects through the furniture cover. The furniture cover includes an aperture through which furniture may pass into the furniture cover. The aperture has a closure mechanism disposed along the edges and can be sealed by an operating mechanism operating on the closure mechanism. An operating mechanism cover seals an end of the closure mechanism by way of two fastening surfaces and a compressible insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: STANDARD FIBER, LLC
    Inventors: Dellon Dai Chen, Hua Jin
  • Publication number: 20120084918
    Abstract: A mattress cover and bed bug barrier combination formed of a fabric mattress cover having walls that define an enclosure with an elongated opening extending in at least one of the walls, a zipper attached to the cover for closing the elongated opening, the cover having seal regions laterally adjacent the distal portion of the zipper, a seal element secured to each of the seal regions, an external barrier flap having a first part fixed to the cover, and a second part foldable from an open position where it is spaced apart from the seal elements to a closed position where it is folded down to overlie and seal against the seal elements, and thereby provide a barrier to travel of bed bugs inwardly or outwardly of the cover through the distal portion of the zipper when the zipper in its closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Michael RATTNER, Diane RATTNER, Lorne CHADNICK
  • Publication number: 20120088085
    Abstract: A composite for a cover, in particular for a mattress or pillow cover, includes an upper material, a lower material, and a filling thread arranged between the upper material and the lower material. The filling thread is incorporated, when stretched, in a direction transversely to the longitudinal direction of the composite between the upper material and the lower material. Elastic threads run through the composite transversely to the longitudinal direction and define the width of the composite in the slackened state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: BODET & HORST GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: NORBERT KRUSE
  • Publication number: 20120066835
    Abstract: A box spring cover comprising a piece of fabric having a top portion, a bottom portion and a center portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion, the fabric sized to extend around the periphery of a box spring; a first band of elastic secured to and extending along the top portion of the fabric; and a second band of elastic secured to and extending along the bottom portion of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Katherine Kelly, Renee Fiore
  • Publication number: 20120060282
    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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Jonathan Medici
  • Publication number: 20120011651
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress guard is provided. The present invention relates to a mattress guard having a sheet with side pockets on the top surface of the sheet wherein inflatable bladders can be inserted into the pockets and selectively inflated and deflated by the user of the mattress depending on the user's needs and preferences. The invention has application to bed safety devices for hospitals and nursing homes, as well as to general use for toddlers and young children in a home environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Dan Moss
  • Patent number: 8087111
    Abstract: An encasement includes a cover, an opening provided at an end of the cover, a closure mechanism coupled to the cover for selectively closing the opening and an encasement seal provided at an end of the opening, the encasement seal including a base coupled to the cover and a flap, the flap being movable between an open position and a closed position; wherein the encasement seal provides an outer cover for a portion of the closure mechanism at the end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Armando Paris
  • Patent number: 8082612
    Abstract: A detachable absorbent/waterproof pad is held in place by any convenient fastening mechanism on top of a sheet. The detachable absorbent/waterproof pad can be easily changed even with a bedridden person on the bed. The detachable absorbent/waterproof pad should have a design similar to the bed sheet so as to make it inconspicuous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Ange Saunders
  • Publication number: 20110308015
    Abstract: A bedding system component that provides for the incorporation of sensor elements into a fitted mattress cover for the detection of dielectric shift induced capacitance changes for the monitoring of the presence or absence of a person in a medical bed. The mattress cover is preferably fitted so as to be securely retained over and around the standard sized hospital patient beds. A variety of sizes are anticipated. The sensor elements are unobtrusively placed on the underside of the mattress cover and are provided with conductive snap connectors for connection to one or more of the patient monitoring systems described in the references cited above. The sensors are preferably configured using conductive ink and may be printed onto the underside surface of the fabric mattress cover. The fabric of the cover is preferably Tyvek® material or another inexpensive (disposable) material with similar strength and water resistant characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Paul NEWHAM
  • Publication number: 20110283452
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide a covering with pocket that provides a secure fit, for example, for a mattress. The covering may comprise a free end that is associated with a head of the mattress and a secured end that is associated with a foot of the mattress. The secured end of the covering having a pocket that includes a lower portion to be positioned under the foot of the mattress, a left side portion to be positioned along the left side of the mattress, and a right side portion to be positioned along the right side of the mattress. The pocket includes an expandable material that spans an opening along the lower portion of the pocket. The expandable material, which includes an elastic member and/or an elastic material, may or may not extend into the left side portion or into the right side portion of the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Jennifer Kay Snider-Tornetta, Charles Frank Tornetta, Susan Mary Snider
  • Patent number: 8056169
    Abstract: A composite mattress with or without a pillow made of flexible or compressible filling material covered by a pliable transparent polymeric cover material with a visual clarity to allow one to detect, locate, and identify contraband items hidden under the cover material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc.
    Inventors: John Joseph McManamy, Carl Melvin Ogburn
  • 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: 7984522
    Abstract: An interchangeable bed ruffle assembly may include a bed platform capable of intercalating between the top mattress and the box-spring base of a bed. The bed platform has first fasteners attached to a top surface and juxtaposed along a perimeter and across an entire width of the bed platform respectively. An adjustable bed ruffle may be removably attached to the bed platform and be capable of being seated about an outer perimeter of the top mattress and the box-spring base. The bed ruffle preferably has a second fasteners attached to its inner surface. The plurality of second fasteners may be removably connected to select ones of the first fasteners respectively such that the bed ruffle hangs downwardly from the perimeter of the bed platform. In this way, the bed ruffle is freely disconnected from the bed platform while the bed platform remains at a stationary position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Inventor: Karen Pfleger
  • Publication number: 20110162139
    Abstract: A removable protective pad for the foot portion of mattresses that includes a polymeric sheet of the approximate size and shape of the foot portion of the mattress to be protected. An adhesive material is applied to the undersurface of the sheet that permanently adheres to the polymeric sheet, yet releasably attaches the sheet to the mattress foot portion. The polymeric sheet includes marketing information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Wright of Thomasville, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly Lynn Grubb, Garry Wayne Jones
  • Publication number: 20110162140
    Abstract: An encasement includes a cover, an opening provided at an end of the cover, a closure mechanism coupled to the cover for selectively closing the opening and an encasement seal provided at an end of the opening, the encasement seal including a base coupled to the cover and a flap, the flap being movable between an open position and a closed position; wherein the encasement seal provides an outer cover for a portion of the closure mechanism at the end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Armando PARIS
  • Publication number: 20110138534
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include a shell that fits around the mattress of an adjustable bed. The shell may help cover unsightly pivot joints and motors that are part of the adjustable bed. The shell may help hold the mattress in place during the operation of the adjustable bed, or when a user exits or enters the bed. The shell may further help keep the shape of the mattress and prevent the mattress from sagging with time and use. Additionally, the systems and methods described herein include for providing additional features in the shell. Such features may help the user be more comfortable in the adjustable bed, and improve the user's quality of life. These features may be especially useful for patients confined an adjustable bed for prolonged periods of time, such as in a hospital or elderly home care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Anne Kozel
  • Publication number: 20110138533
    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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce M. Rippe, Catherine Marie Wagner, Douglas E. Borgman, Bernard F. Voegele, David John Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20110114516
    Abstract: A single package providing dormitory room supplies for at least one student at an institution of higher education and associated method of use is disclosed. This package includes at least one shipping container. Numerous internal containers can be located within the shipping container. Dormitory room supplies are then located within the shipping container and/or internal containers. The essential items included are classified into the following categories: linen, clothing, organizational, electrical or electronic, and kitchen items. The package can be used to supply one or more dormitory rooms with all the essentials needed or to provide extras, which are typically required but not strictly essential. The single package can also include a cargo container, in which multiple shipping containers are located, to supply multiple dormitory rooms. This cargo container can be transported on a ship and as the trailer or placed on a trailer of a semi-trailer truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Vahlkamp
  • Publication number: 20110113553
    Abstract: A bed bug resistant cover for a mattress includes a plurality of panels of fabric material connected by seams that are RF welded. The connected plurality of panels include a first opening for receiving the mattress and a second opening serving as a vent. A zipper assembly is cooperable with the panels of fabric material and RF welded to the opening to close the panels of fabric material over the mattress. A filter is RF welded to an inside surface of the panels of fabric material and covers the vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Kara Johan, Joseph Reyes, Kenneth Scott Siegner
  • Publication number: 20110099714
    Abstract: An improved encasement for a mattress which thwarts the escapement of bed bugs from a mattress through the encasement and which thwarts the encroachment of beg bugs through the encasement into the mattress. An elongated opening is provided in the encasement which is selectively closed by a zipper associated therewith. The encasement includes a flap secured to the lower side wall portion of a side of the encasement which is positioned inwardly of the zipper for retarding or preventing the escapement of bed bugs through the zipper. Hook and loop fasteners are also provided at the end location for further preventing the escapement of bed bugs from the mattress through the encasement and preventing the encroachment of beg bugs into the mattress through the encasement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Michael A. Svoboda
  • Publication number: 20110041247
    Abstract: An allergen-barrier bedding cover made of polyurethane coated cover fabric, which is waterproof yet permeable to water vapor, reduces contamination of bedding, and blocks dust mites and other allergens, and can be washable. The outer face of cover fabric is non-allergic cotton, nano fiber, or Lyocell, and the inner face of cover fabric is coated with polyurethane. The closure is formed with a zipper, of which the back is coated with polyurethane in order to seal the needle holes of the seams sewing zipper tapes and teeth together, and the gap between teeth is less than 0.01 mm to prevent dust mites from passing through it, and the width of the zipper chain is less than 4 mm. A patch coated with polyurethane is attached inwardly at the end of the zipper, where the zipper is closed, to prevent dust mites from passing through the zipper slider. The needle holes of the seams not only between cover fabrics but also between cover fabrics and zipper tapes of the closure are sealed with seam sealing tapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Hyungsang Moon
  • Publication number: 20110010856
    Abstract: A mattress encasement made of bug impervious fabric provides a zipper opening for removal of the mattress. A foam pad is stitched at an end of the zipper closure such that when the zipper is located at or near the end, a channel is provided to prevent or obstruct the escapement of bed bugs via the channel and out from a mattress encased by the mattress encasement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: James Bell, Yueh-Jyh Chen, Ching-Yao Yeh
  • Publication number: 20110005000
    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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce M. Rippe, Catherine Marie Wagner, Douglas E. Borgman, Bernard F. Voegele, David John Ulrich
  • Patent number: 7849543
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a fabric cover configured to substantially surround a mattress is disclosed. A zipper is coupled to the fabric cover and configured to provide an opening in the fabric cover. The zipper is further has a zipper pull and is configured to be opened and closed by movement of the zipper pull. A zipper anchor is also configured to secure the zipper pull in a position causing the zipper to be substantially closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Mattress Safe, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilbur F. Poston, Jr., Sean Rollo
  • Publication number: 20100281614
    Abstract: The Smart Zipper is designed to seal off all openings for bugs to escape from. The encasements come with a 3 sided zipper that come around and ends at the extended zipper part. The extended zipper is about 5 5/12 inches and has an extra lining inside to eliminate all spaces. Attached to the zipper extension is Velcro that folds in half to create a blockage in the path way. The concept in the design was to leave no passage way but eliminating all the free space and also add the seal wall for guaranteed protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Jee Sun Park
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100251482
    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: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20100235988
    Abstract: A multi-purpose air mattress apparatus is disclosed for use in at least a bed of a vehicle having an opposing pair of inwardly protruding wheel wells. The apparatus comprises, in one embodiment, an inflatable air mattress having a pair of opposing sidewalls, each defining a lateral recess sized for accepting at least a portion of the wheel wells therewithin and further defining recess ledges that selectively sit atop the wheel wells. With the apparatus positioned within the vehicle bed and the wheel wells positioned at least partially within the lateral recesses, the recess ledges in combination with a perimeter ledge cover substantially any exposed portions of the wheel wells, while a set of upper and lower perimeter chambers further maintain a stable structure of the apparatus during use both within a vehicle bed as well as on any other relatively flat surface in otherwise conventional fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: James J. Pittman
  • Publication number: 20100223726
    Abstract: A flexible system is provided for surrounding a perimeter and covering a top surface of a mattress. The flexible system supports one or more appendage(s) of a character. The flexible system includes a textile or fabric frame for covering portions of a head side, a foot side and intermediate sides of the mattress. The textile or fabric frame forms an opening around a portion of a top surface of the mattress, where the opening has an inner peripheral edge. The flexible system further includes a cover sheet positioned over the top surface, and having an outer peripheral edge that is removably attached to the inner peripheral edge of the opening of the frame. The appendage(s) of the character are supported on the textile or fabric frame at one or more of the head side, the foot side and the intermediate sides of the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Jeremy Maloney
  • Publication number: 20100107337
    Abstract: A bed clothing assembly for a mattress including a mattress band and a unitary sheet assembly that is removably attachable to the mattress band for attaching and changing bedding. The mattress band encircles the sidewall of the mattress, and includes upper and lower edge portions that extending inwardly and continuously around the peripheral edges of the top and bottom surfaces of the mattress, respectively, when the mattress band is installed on the mattress. The unitary sheet assembly includes a bottom sheet and top sheet connected together as one unit. A plurality of fasteners around the bottom sheet permit the detachable securment of the bottom sheet to the mattress band to facilitate placing the unitary sheet assembly on the mattress. This particular construction and arrangement is advantageous to a person that is physically disabled and permits easy changing of bedding without having to lift the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Barbara Taylor
  • 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
  • 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: 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: 20090293195
    Abstract: The securing layer such as a fitted sheet is modified to provide one half of a fastener, such as a zipper, and a separable, absorbent panel as adapted to overlay the top surface of a mattress and to underlay and be in direct contact of the occupant on the mattress. The separable, absorbent panel includes another fastener portion, such as the other side of a zipper, so as to secure the absorbent panel to the securing layer. The first and second fastener portions are to be located on the side surface of the mattress at the top, outer circumference of the mattress when the securing layer is applied to the mattress. In this manner, the fastener cannot be easily accessed by an infant so as to prevent the infant from loosening and becoming entangled in the absorbent panel. However, the absorbent panel is easily removed for quick changes in case the occupant of the mattress such as a baby, soils the absorbent panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Deborah McGrath, Yvonne Goldman