U.S. patent application number 12/940646 was filed with the patent office on 2011-05-05 for oval stitch pattern for a filled blanket.
This patent application is currently assigned to IDEA NUOVA , INC.. Invention is credited to Nathan Accad.
Application Number | 20110099715 12/940646 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43923805 |
Filed Date | 2011-05-05 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110099715 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Accad; Nathan |
May 5, 2011 |
OVAL STITCH PATTERN FOR A FILLED BLANKET
Abstract
A filled blanket includes a shell having a first fabric layer, a
second fabric layer, and an outer periphery. The first and second
fabric layers are coupled together proximate the outer periphery.
Fill material is disposed between the first and second fabric
layers. A plurality of stitch members are disposed at predetermined
positions on the shell. Each stitch member is formed of at least
one thread alternately woven between the first and second fabric
layers to couple the first and second fabric layers. A periphery of
each stitch member forms a generally oval shape on the first and
second fabric layers. A portion of the fill material is disposed
within the periphery of each stitch member.
Inventors: |
Accad; Nathan; (Brooklyn,
NY) |
Assignee: |
IDEA NUOVA , INC.
New York
NY
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Family ID: |
43923805 |
Appl. No.: |
12/940646 |
Filed: |
November 5, 2010 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61258346 |
Nov 5, 2009 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/502 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/0207
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/502 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/02 20060101
A47G009/02 |
Claims
1. A filled blanket comprising: (a) a shell including a first
fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an outer periphery, the
first and second fabric layers being coupled together proximate the
outer periphery; (b) fill material disposed between the first and
second fabric layers; and (c) a plurality of stitch members
disposed at predetermined positions on the shell, each stitch
member being formed of at least one thread alternately woven
between the first and second fabric layers to couple the first and
second fabric layers, a periphery of each stitch member forming a
generally oval shape on the first and second fabric layers, a
portion of the fill material being disposed within the periphery of
each stitch member.
2. The filled blanket of claim 1, wherein the first fabric layer is
formed from a first fabric piece and the second layer is formed
from a second fabric piece, the first and second fabric pieces
being different.
3. The filled blanket of claim 2, wherein a peripheral stitch
spaced approximately one inch from the outer periphery of the shell
couples the first and second fabric pieces together, the peripheral
stitch being formed of at least one thread alternately woven
between the first and second fabric pieces.
4. The filled blanket of claim 3, wherein each stitch member is
spaced apart from the peripheral stitch by about six and one half
inches.
5. The filled blanket of claim 1, wherein the plurality of stitch
members form a plurality of rows on the shell.
6. The filled blanket of claim 5, wherein adjacent stitch members
in a row are spaced apart by approximately twelve inches.
7. The filled blanket of claim 5, wherein adjacent rows are spaced
apart by approximately 12 inches.
8. The filled blanket of claim 1, wherein the at least one thread
in each stitch member overlaps itself along a portion of the
periphery of the respective stitch member.
9. The filled blanket of claim 1, wherein the first fabric layer
includes a first ornamental design and the second fabric layer
includes a second ornamental design, the first and second
ornamental designs being different.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 61/258,346, filed on Nov. 5, 2009, titled
"Oval Stitch Pattern for Filled Blanket," the entire contents of
which are incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] An embodiment of the present invention relates generally to
a stitch pattern for filled blankets, and more particularly, to an
oval stitch pattern for filled blankets.
[0003] Filled blankets, such as comforters, duvets, quilts, and the
like, are often manufactured having various stitching designs or
patterns for connecting the top and bottom layers of the shell
together and/or creating divisions of fill material. Such
conventional filled blankets have the disadvantage that the fill
material tends to migrate during washing as and when the stitching
becomes unraveled. It is therefore desirable to provide a filled
blanket with a stitching pattern that prevents the fill material
migration but is still aesthetically pleasing and simple to
manufacture.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] Briefly stated, an embodiment of the present invention
comprises a filled blanket including a shell having a first fabric
layer, a second fabric layer, and an outer periphery. The first and
second fabric layers are coupled together proximate the outer
periphery. Fill material is disposed between the first and second
fabric layers. A plurality of stitch members are disposed at
predetermined positions on the shell. Each stitch member is formed
of at least one thread alternately woven between the first and
second fabric layers to couple the first and second fabric layers.
A periphery of each stitch member forms a generally oval shape on
the first and second fabric layers. A portion of the fill material
is disposed within the periphery of each stitch member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed
description of preferred embodiments of the invention, will be
better understood when read in conjunction with the appended
drawings. For the purpose of illustration, there is shown in the
drawings an embodiment which is presently preferred. It should be
understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the
precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
[0006] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a filled blanket in accordance
with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and
[0007] FIG. 2 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the
filled blanket of FIG. 1 taken through a stitch member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0008] Certain terminology is used in the following description for
convenience only and is not limiting. The words "right", "left",
"lower", and "upper" designate directions in the drawings to which
reference is made. The words "inwardly" and "outwardly" refer to
directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center
of the apparatus and designated parts thereof. The terminology
includes the above-listed words, derivatives thereof, and words of
similar import. Additionally, the words "a" and "an", as used in
the claims and in the corresponding portions of the specification,
mean "at least one."
[0009] Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein like reference
numerals indicate like elements throughout, there is shown in FIGS.
1 and 2 a preferred embodiment of a filled blanket 10. The filled
blanket 10 includes a shell 12 formed by a first fabric layer 14
and a second fabric layer 16. The first and second fabric layers
14, 16 are preferably made from 100% polyester, but may also be
made from cotton, silk, polyester blends, or the like. The first
and second fabric layers 14, 16 are coupled to one another,
preferably around an outer periphery 12a of the shell 12. The first
and second fabric layers 14, 16 may therefore be two separate
fabric pieces that are sewn together, may be one fabric piece
folded over, or the like. A fill material 18 is disposed within the
shell 12 between the first fabric layer 14 and the second fabric
layer 16. The fill material 18 is preferably comprised of 100%
polyester fibers, but other fill materials may be used. In the
preferred embodiment, the blanket 10 includes a peripheral stitch
pattern 11 that couples the first and second fabric layers 14, 16
together. The peripheral stitch pattern 11 is preferably located
approximately one inch (in.) from the periphery 12a of the shell
12, but could be at some other distance if desired.
[0010] A plurality of spaced apart stitch members 20 are disposed
at predetermined locations on the shell 12. A periphery of each
stitch member 20 preferably forms a generally oval shape in plan
view (when viewed from either the top or bottom side of the shell
12). Each stitch member 20 is formed by one or more threads 22
alternately woven between the first and second fabric layers 14,
16, thereby coupling the first and second fabric layers 14, 16
together at the location of the stitch member 20 and trapping a
portion of the fill material 18 within a periphery of the
oval-shaped stitch member 20. The stitching of the threads 22 is
preferably locked in place by overlapping a portion of the
stitching. Thus, the threads 22 can provide enhanced security
during washing and will prevent the fill material 18 from
migrating.
[0011] Each stitch member 20 preferably has a length dimension L of
approximately three inches and a width dimension W of approximately
one inch. In a preferred embodiment, the stitch members 20 form
rows across the shell 12. For example, beginning from a selected
corner C of the blanket 10, the closest stitch member 20 is
preferably located a horizontal distance D.sub.1 from the
peripheral stitch 11 of about seven inches and a distance D.sub.2
from the peripheral stitch 11 of about six and one half inches.
Stitch members 20 in the same row are spaced a distance D.sub.3 of
about twelve inches apart from one another. Subsequent rows of
stitch members 20 are preferably spaced apart a distance D.sub.4 of
about twelve inches. Other distances between stitch members 20 may
be employed if desired.
[0012] The stitch members 20 in adjacent rows may be vertically
aligned with one another. Preferably, however, the stitch members
20 in adjacent rows are vertically offset from one another, as
shown in FIG. 1. For example, a stitch member 20 in the second row
may be located at a midpoint between two stitch members 20 in the
first row.
[0013] The blanket 10 may have any dimensions as desired, such as
conventional twin, queen/full, and king sizes, or other
non-conventional dimensions. The number of stitch members 20 of the
blanket therefore may vary depending the blanket 10 dimensions and
the desired spacing of the stitch members 20 from the periphery 12a
and each other. The blanket 10 is preferably reversible, such that
either the first fabric layer 14 or the second fabric layer 16 may
be presented as the top of the blanket 10. The first and second
fabric layers 14, 16 therefore both preferably include ornamental
and/or color designs, which may be the same or different between
the first and second fabric layers 14, 16. Other modifications as
conventionally known may also be made to the blanket 10.
[0014] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that
changes could be made to the embodiments described above without
departing from the broad inventive concept thereof It is
understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the
particular embodiments disclosed, but it is intended to cover
modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention
as defined by the appended claims.
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