U.S. patent application number 09/741775 was filed with the patent office on 2001-10-25 for bedding ensemble.
Invention is credited to Talley-Williams, Kelli C..
Application Number | 20010032358 09/741775 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26868801 |
Filed Date | 2001-10-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20010032358 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Talley-Williams, Kelli C. |
October 25, 2001 |
Bedding ensemble
Abstract
A bedding ensemble including a fitted sheet portion, a flat
sheet portion and a comforter portion that eliminates a number of
the steps necessary to make a bed is disclosed herein. This
non-binding solution provides the fitted sheet portion which
overlies a mattress. The flat sheet portion covers the fitted sheet
portion, coupling to a right side, a left side and a lower end of
the fitted sheet portion. The comforter portion overlies the flat
sheet portion and couples to a lower end, a right side and a left
side of the flat sheet portion. The comforter portion, the flat
sheet portion, and the fitted sheet portion securely couple at a
predetermined position between the head end and the foot end to
form a opening between each portion for free and easy movement of
the flat sheet portion and the comforter portion away from the
fitted sheet portion. The comforter and flat sheet portions are
thus easily raised or pushed toward the rear of the bed without
resistance since they are coupled at a predetermined position
between the foot end and the head end. This bed ensemble
accommodates such movements without binding. Proper positioning of
the bedding ensemble is easily accomplished by simply laterally
moving the comforter and flat sheet portions to a position where
the comforter portion is even on both sides. Finally, a bed skirt
may be connected to the fitted sheet portion providing an
attractive finished appearance of the bed when made.
Inventors: |
Talley-Williams, Kelli C.;
(Plano, TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
April M. Mosby, Esq.
3840 Weber Drive
Plano
TX
75025
US
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Family ID: |
26868801 |
Appl. No.: |
09/741775 |
Filed: |
December 19, 2000 |
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60173122 |
Dec 27, 1999 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/482 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/482 |
International
Class: |
A47G 009/00; A47C
031/10 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A bedding ensemble for a mattress having a head end and a foot
end, a right and a left side and a top surface, the bedding
ensemble comprising: a fitted sheet portion adapted to overlie the
head end, the foot end, and the left and right sides of the
mattress; the fitted sheet portion having a fitted upper end, a
fitted lower end, a left and a right fitted side; a flat sheet
portion sized to cover the fitted sheet portion, the flat sheet
portion coupled to the right side, the left side, and the lower end
of the fitted sheet portion; and a comforter portion adapted to
overlie the flat sheet portion, the comforter portion coupled to
the right side, the left side, and the lower end of the flat sheet
portion, the comforter portion, the flat sheet portion, and the
fitted sheet portion securely coupled at a predetermined position
between the head end and the foot end to form a opening between
each portion for free and easy movement of the flat sheet portion
and the comforter portion away from the fitted sheet portion.
2. The bedding ensemble of claim 1 further comprising a skirt
portion attached to the fitted sheet portion along the upper and
lower ends and the left and right sides.
3. The bedding ensemble of claim 1, wherein the securing means of
the flat sheet portion and the comforter portion to the fitted
sheet portion is thread.
4. The bedding ensemble of claim 1, wherein the securing means of
the flat sheet portion and the comforter portion to the fitted
sheet portion is a plurality of fastening members.
5. The bedding ensemble of claim 1, wherein the securing means of
the flat sheet portion and the comforter portion to the fitted
sheet portion is a zipper.
6. The bedding ensemble of claim 1, wherein the comforter portion
is a comforter.
7. The bedding ensemble of claim 1, wherein the comforter portion
is a flat sheet.
8. A bedding ensemble for a mattress having a head end and a foot
end, a right and a left side and a top surface, the bedding
ensemble comprising: a fitted sheet portion adapted to overlie the
head end, the foot end, and the left and right sides of the
mattress; the fitted sheet portion having a fitted upper end, a
fitted lower end, a left and a right fitted side; a flat sheet
portion sized to cover the fitted sheet portion, the flat sheet
portion coupled to the right side, the left side, and the lower end
of the fitted sheet portion; and a pocket portion adapted to
overlie the flat sheet portion, the pocket portion coupled to the
right side, the left side, and the lower end of the flat sheet
portion, the pocket portion, the flat sheet portion, and the fitted
sheet portion securely coupled at a predetermined position between
the head end and the foot end to form a opening between each
portion for free and easy movement of the flat sheet portion and
the comforter portion away from the fitted sheet portion.
9. The bedding ensemble of claim 8, wherein the pocket portion
includes a first and a second sheet coupled at the head end and the
right and left sides of the first and second sheet, the first and
second sheet disengageably couple at the foot end.
10. The bedding ensemble of claim 8, wherein the pocket portion
includes a first and a second sheet coupled at the foot end and the
right and left sides of the first and second sheet, the first and
second sheet disengageably couple at the head end.
11. The bedding ensemble of claim 8 further comprising a
disengageable comforter for placement inside the pocket
portion.
12. The bedding ensemble of claim 8, wherein the securing means of
the first and second sheet of the pocket portion is a plurality of
fastening members.
13. The bedding ensemble of claim 8, wherein the securing means of
the first and second sheet of the pocket portion is a zipper.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to bedding and, in
particular, to a bedding ensemble.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The general procedure for making the bed consists of placing
a fitted sheet on the mattress and assembling a flat sheet over the
mattress. The next step provides for tucking in the comers of the
flat sheet and sides, leaving an opening to the top of the
mattress. The comforter or bedspread is placed atop the flat sheet
to fully cover the bed. Comforters, bedspreads, quilts and the like
are used to trap air around the body of a sleeper, providing heat
to the sleeper. These also protect other bedding from soil as well
as serve a decorative purpose. The process of assembling the fitted
sheet, the flat sheet and the comforter to the mattress is tedious
and a bit cumbersome.
[0003] A known bed covering including a fitted sheet portion
disclosed in Pat. No. 4,402,098 is incorporated by reference
herein. The fitted sheet portion of the bed covering overlies a
separate fitted sheet that is in overlying relation with a
mattress. The fitted sheet portion of the bed covering includes an
elasticized upper edge portion which defines a central opening.
This central opening exposes the underlying fitted sheet or other
bed linen on which one is supported when sleeping on the bed. The
underlying fitted sheet and the fitted sheet portion of the bed
covering are not coupled together. Accordingly, this central
opening is binding and does not enable sufficient freedom of
movement during sleeping since the sides and the foot end of the
flat sheet and fitted sheet are at all times bounded by this
central opening. Another disadvantage of this design is that the
separate fitted sheet must be supplied. Otherwise, the bed covering
disclosed only has a single bottom sheet and a single top
sheet.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a non-confining bedding
ensemble that includes a fitted sheet portion, a flat sheet portion
and a comforter portion which eliminates a portion, if not most, of
the number of the steps for the process of making the bed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] A bedding ensemble including a fitted sheet portion, a flat
sheet portion and a comforter portion eliminates a number of the
steps necessary to make a bed. This non-binding solution provides
that the fitted sheet portion which overlies a head end, a foot
end, a left side and a right side of a mattress. The flat sheet
portion covers the fitted sheet portion, coupling to a right side,
a left side and a lower end of the fitted sheet portion. The
comforter portion overlies the flat sheet portion and couples to
the lower end, the right side and the left side of the flat sheet
portion. The comforter portion, the flat sheet portion and the
fitted sheet portion securely couple at a predetermined position
between the head end and the foot end to form a opening between
each portion for free and easy movement of the flat sheet portion
and the comforter portion away from the fitted sheet portion.
[0006] The comforter and flat sheet portions are thus easily raised
or pushed toward the rear of the bed without resistance since they
are coupled at a predetermined position between the foot end and
the head end. This bed ensemble accommodates such movements without
binding. Proper positioning of the bedding ensemble is easily
accomplished by simply laterally moving the comforter and flat
sheet portions to a position where the comforter portion is even on
both sides. Finally, a bed skirt may be connected to the fitted
sheet portion providing an attractive finished appearance of the
bed when made.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] For a more complete understanding of the present invention
and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in
which like reference numbers indicate like features and
wherein:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the open forward end of
the bedding ensemble in accordance with the present invention
raised to show the lateral construction thereof;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the open forward end of
the bedding ensemble with an attached skirt in accordance with the
present invention raised to show the lateral construction
thereof;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the construction of the
bedding ensemble in accordance with the present invention;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the open forward end of
the bedding ensemble in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention raised to show the lateral construction thereof;
and
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the open foot end of
the pocket portion of the bedding ensemble in accordance with the
embodiment disclosed in FIG. 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] A bedding ensemble 5 in accordance with the present
invention is shown in FIG. 1. The ensemble 5 is fitted over a
conventional bed including a mattress 11, a box spring 7 and a
plurality of legs 18 or other frame means for supporting the box
spring in clearance relation from the floor surface.
[0014] The mattress 11 has a head end 12, a foot end 23, opposite
sides 14 and 16, a top surface 22 and a bottom surface (not
shown).
[0015] The bedding ensemble 5 includes a fitted sheet portion 10,
which is adapted to overlie the head end 12, foot end 23 and sides
14 and 16 of mattress 11. A peripheral elasticized lower edge
portion (not shown) of the fitted sheet portion 10 tucks in along
the bottom surface of the mattress 11 for securely fitting the
bedding ensemble thereon.
[0016] A flat sheet portion 15 which is adapted to overlie the
fitted sheet portion 10. The flat sheet portion couples to the
fitted sheet portion 10 at the foot end 23 and sides 14 and 16. At
the head end 12, the flat sheet portion placement may be in
overlying relation to the fitted sheet portion or may be folded
down for ascetic effect.
[0017] A comforter portion 20 is adapted to overlie the flat sheet
portion 15. The comforter portion 20 couples to the flat sheet
portion at the foot end 23 and sides 14 and 16. The comforter
portion 20 may be any type of comforter such as a warm bed
covering, a bedspread, a quilt or the like. In the alternative, the
comforter portion 20 can be a flat sheet.
[0018] FIG. 2 shows another embodiment which further includes a bed
skirt portion 28 attached to the fitted sheet portion at the sides
14 and 16 and the foot end 18. As shown in FIG. 2, along line 24,
the comforter portion 20, the fitted sheet portion 10 and the flat
sheet portion 15 are coupled together. The stitching indicated at
24 which outlines the comforter portion 20 is provided both for
aesthetic effect and for facilitating great freedom of movement.
The ends 24a and 24b of stitching 24 indicate a predetermined
position where the stitching stops. This predetermined position is
between the head end 12 and the foot end 23. This predetermined
position may be midway between the head end 12 and the foot end 23
but is not limited to this particular dimension. Thus, it is seen
that the comforter portion 20 and the flat sheet portion 15 can be
easily raised up and down relative to the mattress 11 and even
moved back and forth and side to side to a substantial extent
without binding the person positioned in the bedding ensemble 5.
Thereby, greatly facilitating entry onto and exit from a bed
equipped with the bedding ensemble 5 of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 3 shows the cross-sectional view along line 3 in FIG. 2
of the bedding ensemble 5. As shown stitching along line 24
attaches the comforter portion 20, the flat sheet portion 15, and
the fitted sheet portion 10 securely together.
[0020] A second embodiment, bedding ensemble 100, illustrated in
FIG. 4, includes a fitted sheet portion 110, which is adapted to
overlie the head end 112, foot end 123 and sides 114 and 116 of
mattress 111. A peripheral elasticized lower edge portion (not
shown) of the fitted sheet portion 110 tucks in along the bottom
surface of the mattress 111 for securely fitting the bedding
ensemble thereon.
[0021] A flat sheet portion 115 which is adapted to overlie the
fitted sheet portion 110. The flat sheet portion couples to the
fitted sheet portion 111 at the foot end 123 and sides 114 and 116.
At the head end 112, the flat sheet portion placement may be in
overlying relation to the fitted sheet portion or may be folded
down for ascetic effect.
[0022] A pocket portion 120 is adapted to overlie the flat sheet
portion 115. The pocket portion 120 couples to the flat sheet
portion 115 at the foot end 123 and sides 114 and 116.
Specifically, in FIG. 5, the pocket portion 120 includes a first
and a second sheet, 130 and 132, coupled along the head end 112 and
sides 114 and 116. The first and second sheet, 130 and 132, couple
to form a pocket for placement of a comforter 134. The foot end 123
of the first and second sheet, 130 and 132, may couple together
using either a plurality of disengageable members 136, such as
zippers, snaps, glue, VELCRO.TM., or other disengageable and fixed
fastening means, whereby the comforter 134 is easily placed in or
removed from the pocket portion 120. The insertion or removal of
the comforter 134 inside the pocket portion 120 allows for
variation in thickness and type of the comforter 134 to coincide
with the change in the temperature due to seasonal change. This
embodiment is also advantageous because it allows for easy
laundering of both the bedding ensemble 100 and the comforter 134
separately. Moreover, the comforter 134 may be an electric blanket,
providing further comfort to the sleeper.
[0023] The stitching indicated at 124 which outlines the pocket
portion 120 is provided both for aesthetic effect and for
facilitating great freedom of movement. The ends 124a and 124b of
stitching 124 indicate a predetermined position where the stitching
stops. Note, however in this embodiment the stitching 124 at the
foot end 123 only attaches the first sheet 130 of the pocket
portion 120 to the flat sheet portion 115 and the fitted sheet
portion 110. This predetermined position is between the head end
112 and the foot end 123. This predetermined position may be midway
between the head end 112 and the foot end 123 but is not limited to
this particular dimension.
[0024] Moreover, it is apparent that most all of the stitched or
sewn connections in the various embodiments could be replace by
zippers, snaps, glue, VELCRO TM, or other disengageable and fixed
fastening means if preferred. Generally, the sewn seams are
preferred as a light weight permanent fastening means which best
eliminates drafts. A zipper or the like may be advantageous for the
connection between the skirt and fitted side covering, however, for
easier entry onto and exit from a bed provided with the bedding
ensemble 5 of the invention.
[0025] Those skilled in the art to which the invention relates will
appreciate that various substitutions, modifications and additions
can be made to the described embodiments, without departing from
the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
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