U.S. patent application number 13/153685 was filed with the patent office on 2011-12-08 for bed sheet for secure placement of a child.
Invention is credited to Robert PAPP, David Sibbald.
Application Number | 20110296612 13/153685 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45063263 |
Filed Date | 2011-12-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110296612 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
PAPP; Robert ; et
al. |
December 8, 2011 |
BED SHEET FOR SECURE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD
Abstract
The present invention relates more specifically to a bed sheet
for secure placement of a child which provides breathable elements
and/or a truss for preventing the child from being crushed or
suffocated when a parent occupies a bed with the child. The bed
sheet comprises at least one bumper extending upwardly from the top
surface of the sheet. The bumpers form a substantially continuous
closed wall that defines a secure area for the child to be placed.
In one aspect of the invention, the bumper has an air flow passage
that prevents suffocation of the child if the child's mouth and
nose are forced against the bumper. In another aspect of the
invention, a truss is disposed across and above at least a portion
of the secure area when inserted into the bumpers.
Inventors: |
PAPP; Robert; (Hamilton,
CA) ; Sibbald; David; (Hamilton, CA) |
Family ID: |
45063263 |
Appl. No.: |
13/153685 |
Filed: |
June 6, 2011 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61351398 |
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Current U.S.
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5/424 |
Current CPC
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A47D 15/008
20130101 |
Class at
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5/424 |
International
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A47C 31/00 20060101
A47C031/00; A47D 15/00 20060101 A47D015/00 |
Claims
1. A bed sheet for secure placement of a child, the bed sheet
comprising: a sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface; at
least one bumper extending upwardly from the top surface and
forming a substantially continuous closed wall defining a secure
area, the bumper having at least one air flow passage at least
partially disposed substantially adjacent the top surface within
the secure area.
2. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air flow
passage is at least two apertures disposed in the bumper permitting
air flow therebetween.
3. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air flow
passage is a recess formed in the bumper.
4. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least
one sleeve disposed on the sheet along the closed wall, wherein
each bumper is an insert for insertion into the at least one
sleeve.
5. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the sleeve is
tightly fitted over the insert when inserted, such that an air gap
exists between the sleeve and the air flow passage.
6. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 1, wherein two opposing
crescent-shaped bumpers are provided, each bumper having a first
end and a second end, the first ends being substantially adjacent
to one another and the second ends being substantially adjacent to
one another.
7. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 1, wherein four bumpers are
provided for defining a substantially rectangular secure area.
8. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one
sleeve is formed on the top surface.
9. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one
sleeve is formed on the bottom surface.
10. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one
sleeve is removably secured on the top surface.
11. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one
sleeve is removably secured on the bottom surface.
12. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bumper
includes one or more recesses accessible at an angle substantially
perpendicular the top surface, the one or more recesses defining
one or more pockets for storage of accessories.
13. A bed sheet for secure placement of a child, the bed sheet
comprising: a sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface; at
least one bumper upwardly extending from the top surface forming a
substantially continuous closed wall defining a secure area, the at
least one bumper having a plurality of insert apertures; a truss
having at least two ends, each end adapted for insertion into at
least two of the insert apertures, the truss disposed across and
above at least a portion of the secure area when inserted.
14. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the truss is a
curved rigid member.
15. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the truss is a
plurality of interconnected rigid posts.
16. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the truss
includes a support disposed approximately midway thereacross, the
support adapted to suspend a mobile above a child placed in the
secure area.
17. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the truss
includes a support disposed approximately midway thereacross, the
support adapted to hold one or more functional elements above a
child placed in the secure area.
18. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the insert
apertures are disposed at an angle substantially perpendicular the
top surface.
19. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the insert
apertures are disposed at an angle substantially parallel the top
surface and outside of the secure area, and wherein at least two of
the ends of the truss extend toward one another.
20. The bed sheet as claimed in claim 13, wherein the bumper
includes one or more recesses accessible at an angle substantially
perpendicular the top surface, the one or more recesses defining
one or more pockets for storage of accessories.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to a bed sheet for
secure placement of a child. The present invention relates more
specifically to a bed sheet for secure placement of a child which
provides breathable elements and/or a truss for preventing the
child from being crushed or suffocated when a parent occupies a bed
with the child.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Parents of newborn children often sleep in the same bed as
the child to encourage comfort of the child and convenience for the
parent. Unfortunately, this practice has led to numerous deaths or
near-deaths as a result of the parent rolling over in his or her
sleep and suffocating the child, the parent moving in his or her
sleep and pushing the child off of the bed, the parent moving in
his or her sleep causing the bed coverings (blanket, duvet, etc.)
to cover the mouth and nose of the child causing suffocation, or
the child rolling over in its sleep and suffocating or falling off
the bed.
[0003] While some parents have avoided these risks by sleeping
separately from the child, others are reluctant to do so.
Therefore, a number of solutions have been proposed for attempting
to prevent these risks from occurring.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 6,415,666 to Laiso relates to a pocket pillow
and sheet combination comprising a sheet having a plurality of
pockets on a reverse side thereof for the insertion of particular
pillows. The pillows comprise a head pillow and side pillows spaced
from one another and base pillows spaced from the head pillow
defining a sleeping space therebetween. The side pillows comprise
one or more contoured pillows while the base pillows comprise
crescent shaped pillows which may be added or subtracted depending
upon the elevation desired or the size of an individual located
within the sleeping area. The contoured pillows may comprise a
plurality of shaped strips having Velcro.RTM. or hook and loop
fasteners to attach to one another to achieve a predetermined
shape. The arrangement taught by Laiso is not able to prevent a
parent from accidentally affecting the child, nor is it able to
prevent a child from falling off a bed.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,873,734 to Pollard relates to a bumper sheet
including an array of pockets in which relatively soft yet
form-retaining inserts (such as foam plastic cylinders or
inflatable bladders) are removably fitted to define a bumper area
enclosing a sleeping or rest area within the confines of a crib,
bed rails or the like. The arrangement taught by Pollard is likely
to prevent a child from moving beyond the bumper area, however the
bumpers present a suffocation hazard to the child. If a child were
to turn so as to contact any bumper with its mouth and nose, the
child is likely to suffocate. Furthermore, the bumpers do not
prevent suffocation due to a parent accidentally covering the face
of a child with a bed covering.
[0006] Therefore, what is required is a means to prevent a parent
from either rolling over and suffocating a child or accidentally
causing bed coverings to suffocate a child, while also preventing
the child from suffocating as a result of turning.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment
of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the
invention is not limited in its application to the details of
construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in
the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The
invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced
and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that
the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose
of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The invention will be better understood and objects of the
invention will become apparent when consideration is given to the
following detailed description thereof. Such description makes
reference to the annexed drawings wherein:
[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a bed sheet for secure
placement of a child in accordance with the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of the bed sheet
having four optional sleeves adapted to receive four bumpers by
insertion.
[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of an alternative securing
arrangement for the bumpers without showing the bed sheet and
optional sleeves.
[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a front perspective view of three
potential means of securing a sleeve to a bed sheet.
[0013] FIG. 5 illustrates a front perspective view of two potential
means of securing the bed sheet to a bed.
[0014] FIG. 6 illustrates a front perspective view of the bed sheet
being disposed around the width of a head portion of the bed.
[0015] FIG. 7 illustrates a close-up front perspective view of two
crescent shaped bumpers comprising air flow passages attached by a
truss in accordance with the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 8 illustrates a close-up front perspective view of one
arrangement for removably securing the truss to the bumpers.
[0017] FIG. 9 illustrates a close-up front perspective view of a
second arrangement for removably securing the truss to the
bumpers.
[0018] FIG. 10 illustrates a bottom view of a third arrangement for
removably securing the truss to the bumpers.
[0019] FIG. 11 illustrates a front perspective view of a support
disposed approximately midway across the truss.
[0020] FIG. 12 illustrates a close-up front perspective view of
functional elements housed in the support.
[0021] FIG. 13 illustrates a top view of the bumper arrangement in
which a plurality of recesses are provided for storing
accessories
[0022] FIG. 14 illustrates a side view of the bumper arrangement
shown in FIG. 13.
[0023] FIG. 15 illustrates a rear view of the bumper arrangement
shown in FIG. 13.
[0024] FIG. 16 illustrates a front perspective view of a folding
bumper.
[0025] FIG. 17 illustrates a front perspective view of a travel bag
connected at one corner thereof to one corner of the bed sheet.
[0026] In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are
illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood
that the description and drawings are only for the purpose of
illustration and as an aid to understanding, and are not intended
as a definition of the limits of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms
used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Also,
unless indicated otherwise, except within the claims, the use of
"or" includes "and" and vice-versa. Non-limiting terms are not to
be construed as limiting unless expressly stated or the context
clearly indicates otherwise (for example "including", "having" and
"comprising" typically indicate "including without limitation").
Singular forms including in the claims such as "a", "an" and "the"
include the plural reference unless expressly stated otherwise.
[0028] The invention will be explained in details by referring to
the figures.
[0029] The present invention provides a bed sheet for secure
placement of a child. The present invention enables a parent to
occupy the same bed as a child with a greatly reduced risk of
rolling onto, crushing, or suffocating the child.
[0030] The present invention, in an aspect thereof, provides a bed
sheet for secure placement of a child in which the bed sheet
comprises at least one bumper extending upwardly from the bed
sheet's top surface. The at least one bumper forms a substantially
continuous closed wall defining a secure area. The at least one
bumper has at least one air flow passage at least partially
disposed substantially adjacent the top surface of the bed sheet
within the secure area.
[0031] The air flow passage enables a child to be able to breathe
despite the possibility of the child's mouth and nose being forced
against the bumper. Such a position can result from movement caused
by the parent (for example, being pushed by the parent while
sleeping) or by movement of the child (for example, the child
rolling over in his or her sleep). The air flow passage allows air
to be channelled from an area not covered by the child's mouth and
nose to an area covered by the child's mouth and nose.
[0032] Additionally or alternatively, a mattress may be placed
within the secure area. The mattress may include one or more air
flow passages, particularly along the head portion of the
mattress.
[0033] The present invention, in another aspect thereof, provides a
bed sheet for secure placement of a child in which the bed sheet
comprises at least one bumper extending upwardly from the bed
sheet's top surface. The at least one bumper forms a substantially
continuous closed wall defining a secure area. A truss is adapted
for insertion into apertures disposed in the at least one bumper.
The truss is inserted into the aperture and disposed across and
above at least a portion of the secure area when inserted.
[0034] The truss forms a protective structure over the child when
the child is placed in the secure area. For example, if a bed
covering is accidentally placed over the child (for example, a
parent accidentally moving the bed covering over the secure area),
the bed covering will be suspended a distance over the child,
preventing the bed covering from covering the child's mouth and
nose causing suffocation.
[0035] The truss may include a support disposed approximately
midway thereacross, for suspending or holding a mobile and/or one
or more functional elements above a child placed in the secure
area.
[0036] The bumpers may also include one or more recesses for
storing accessories, such as bottles, soothers, toys, etc.
[0037] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a bed sheet for secure
placement of a child in accordance with the present invention. The
bed sheet (1) comprises a top surface (shown) and a bottom surface
(not shown). The bed sheet may be a flat or fitted sheet and can be
sized to fit any bed. The bed sheet may include a cord (9) and lock
mechanism (17) or tie (18) disposed substantially around its
periphery for securing the bed sheet to a bed, as seen more
particularly in FIG. 5.
[0038] Alternatively, the bed sheet of the present invention can be
provided to fit a portion of a bed. For example, the bed sheet may
be tubular or foldable into a substantially tubular arrangement.
The sheet may be disposed around the width or length of a portion
of the bed from the top of the bed to underneath the bed. FIG. 6,
for example, illustrates the bed sheet being disposed around the
width of a head portion of the bed. In this arrangement, the bed
sheet may be secured to the bed by one or more cord (9) and lock
mechanisms (17) or ties (18) disposed along all or a portion of the
bed sheet disposed underneath the bed. One or more rigid elements
(19), such as rigid plastic strips for example, may be fixedly
secured along one or more edges of the bed sheet disposed
underneath the bed to retain flatness of the bed sheet,
particularly when secured to the bed.
[0039] Extending upwardly from a portion of the top surface of the
bed sheet (1) is at least one bumper forming a substantially
continuous closed wall defining a secure area. For example, as
shown in FIG. 1, four bumpers (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) may be provided
forming a substantially rectangular secure area. In another
example, as shown in FIG. 4, an opposing set of crescent shapes
(20) may be provided forming a substantially elliptical secure
area. In this arrangement, opposing cresent-shaped bumpers are
provided, each bumper having a first end and a second end, the
first ends being substantially adjacent to one another and the
second ends being substantially adjacent to one another so as to
define the substantially elliptical secure area.
[0040] The bumpers may be fixedly secured to the sheet, for example
by gluing or stitching the bumpers to the sheet. The bumpers may
alternatively be removably secured to the sheet, for example by
means of one or more buttons, snaps, Velcro.TM. strips, or the
like. Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, at least one
sleeve may be fixedly or removably secured to the sheet, each
sleeve being formed so as to enable placement of a bumper therein.
In this case, the bumper is an insert for the sleeve.
[0041] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 4, four sleeves (2A, 2B, 2C,
2D), for example, may be stitched (14) to the top surface of the
bed sheet as shown in FIG. 4B, snapped (15) to the top surface of
the bed sheet as shown in FIG. 4C, or attached by Velcro strips
(16) to the top surface of the bed sheet as shown in FIG. 4D. A
bumper (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) may be slidably inserted into each sleeve
(2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, respectively). Preferably, the opening of each
sleeve is sized substantially equally to the cross section of the
bumper so as to firmly hold the bumper in place when inserted.
[0042] It should be understood that the bumper may also be placed
inside of a sleeve prior to securing the sleeve to the bed sheet.
It should also be understood that the sleeve and/or bumper may also
be secured to the bottom surface of the bed sheet, so as to extend
upwardly from the bed sheet when the bed sheet is laid flat on top
of a bed. Separate sleeves may also be secured to both the top and
bottom surface of the bed sheet to provide a reversible bed sheet,
so that the secured area can be placed to one side or the other of
the bed, as desired by the parent.
[0043] To provide additional rigidity to the closed wall, each
bumper may be secured to one or more of its adjacent bumpers. For
example, a screw (4A) may be provided for axial insertion to one
bumper (3C) and radial insertion in an adjacent bumper (3A), in the
case of a rectangular secure area. Similar screws (4B, 4C, 4D) may
be provided for securing the remaining bumpers (3D to 3A, 3C to 3B,
and 3D to 3B, respectively).
[0044] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of an alternative securing
arrangement for the bumpers without showing the bed sheet and
optional sleeves. Each bumper (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D) may be formed by a
substantially rigid, but forgiving, plastic or foam or could be air
inflatable. Optionally, each bumper may include a reinforcement bar
(10) disposed substantially coaxially within the plastic or
foam.
[0045] In the example shown in FIG. 3, four bumpers are shown
forming a substantially rectangular closed area. In this example,
disposed coaxially at each of the reinforcement bars (10) of two
opposing bumpers is a rigid insert (11), preferably formed of a
metal such as steel or a rigid plastic. The rigid insert (11)
includes an aperture (not shown) disposed radially and accessible
preferably from the outer surface of the bumper (2D for example)
opposite the secure area. The aperture enables insertion and
securing of a screw (12), by threaded engagement for example, while
preventing insertion of a screw head.
[0046] Disposed radially substantially at the end of the two other
opposing bumpers is a rigid bracket (13), preferably formed of a
metal such as steel or a rigid plastic. The rigid bracket (13)
includes an aperture enabling insertion of the screw (12). The
rigid bracket (13) is adapted to be inserted into the rigid insert
(11). The screw (12) can then be inserted into the bumper having
the rigid insert, through the aperture in the rigid insert, and
threadably engaging the aperture in the rigid bracket for securing
the two bumpers to one another. It should be understood that the
placement of the rigid brackets and rigid inserts could be
reversed, or each bumper may have a rigid bracket at one end and a
rigid insert at the other end, provided that each bumper is
securable to an adjacent bumper.
[0047] FIG. 7 illustrates a close-up front perspective view of two
crescent shaped bumpers attached by a truss in accordance with the
present invention. FIGS. 7B and 7C in particular illustrate the
bumper having at least one air flow passage at least partially
disposed substantially adjacent the top surface within the secure
area formed by the bumpers, in accordance with the present
invention in one aspect thereof. By at least partially disposing
the at least one air flow passage in this arrangement, the air flow
passage is accessible to a child whose mouth and nose are forced
against the bumper while the child is in the secure area.
[0048] In FIG. 7B for example, each air flow passage may be at
least two apertures disposed in the bumper permitting air flow
therebetween. The at least two apertures may comprise one aperture
(21) disposed substantially adjacent the top surface within the
secure area formed by the bumpers and another aperture disposed
outside of the secure area. Alternatively, the at least two
apertures may comprise two apertures (21, 22) disposed
substantially adjacent the top surface within the secure area, for
example at a far enough distance that if one is covered by the
child's mouth and nose, the other is likely to be uncovered.
[0049] In FIG. 7C for example, each air flow passage may be a
recess formed in the bumper. The recess (33) may be formed such
that at least a portion of the recess is disposed substantially
adjacent the top surface within the secure area formed by the
bumpers. Preferably the length of the recess is longer than an
amount that could be covered by a child whose mouth and nose are
forced against the bumper while the child is in the secure area.
Preferably the width of the recess is narrower than the amount that
could be covered by a child whose mouth and nose are forced against
the bumper, thus ensuring air flow in the recess.
[0050] If sleeves are provided for the bumpers, the sleeves may
either have apertures matching the air flow passages to the
bumpers, or can be made from a breathable material. In the latter
case, the sleeve is preferably tightly fitted over the bumper when
inserted, such that an air gap exists between the sleeve and the
air flow passage to ensure air flow.
[0051] Additionally or alternatively, a mattress may be placed
within the secure area. The mattress (7) may include one or more
air flow passages, particularly along the head portion of the
mattress.
[0052] In another aspect of the present invention, the truss shown
in FIG. 7 also helps prevent suffocation of a child. The truss
forms a protective structure over the child when the child is
placed in the secure area. For example, if a bed covering is
accidentally placed over the child (for example, a parent
accidentally moving the bed covering over the secure area), the bed
covering will be suspended a distance over the child, preventing
the bed covering from covering the child's mouth and nose causing
suffocation. In another example, the truss prevents a parent from
rolling onto the child in the secure area.
[0053] The truss may comprise at least one substantially rigid post
that extends from one bumper a first end of the truss to an
opposing bumper at a second end of the truss. Preferably, at least
three interconnected posts are provided for increased rigidity of
the truss, each post having two ends. The truss shown in FIG. 7,
for example, has four posts (24, 25, 26, 27), two extending from
each bumper at one end of each post and joined by a support (29) to
one another above a portion of the secure area at the other end of
each post.
[0054] The truss may be a curved rigid member, such as being
substantially arc shaped. The truss may alternatively be any shape
enabling placement of the child within the secure area while the
truss is disposed across and above at least a portion of the secure
area.
[0055] The truss may be removably secured to the bumpers from which
it extends. For example, each bumper may include one or more insert
apertures. The truss may correspondingly be adapted at its ends to
be inserted into the insert apertures. Optionally, a greater number
of apertures than posts can be provided for enabling selective
placement of the truss along the bumper. Alternatively, the
apertures can be formed in the truss with inserts on the bumpers,
or any other mating arrangement.
[0056] FIG. 8 illustrates one arrangement for removably securing
the truss to the bumpers. Each bumper includes a plurality of
substantially similar insert apertures (28) disposed along the top
surface of the bumper at an angle substantially perpendicular the
top surface of the bumper. Each post (24, 27) of the truss can be
inserted into one of the apertures (28).
[0057] FIG. 9 illustrates a second arrangement for removably
securing the truss to the bumpers. This arrangement is
substantially similar to that shown in FIG. 8 except that the
inserts and the ends of each post are threaded for providing a
threadable engagement therebetween.
[0058] FIG. 10 illustrates a third arrangement for removably
securing the truss to the bumpers. Each bumper includes a plurality
of substantially similar insert apertures (28) disposed at an angle
substantially parallel the top surface of the bed sheet and outside
of secure area. The ends of opposing posts (24 to 25, 26 to 27) of
the truss extend toward each other, enabling each post (24, 25, 26,
27) to be inserted into one of the apertures (28) at an angle
parallel the top surface of the bed sheet.
[0059] The truss can also be used for placement of a nursery mobile
or one or more functional elements above the secure area. The truss
may include a support disposed approximately midway thereacross.
The support may be adapted to hold a mobile above a child placed in
the secure area. FIG. 11 illustrates a front perspective view of a
support (29) disposed approximately midway across the truss. A
mobile (30) may be fixedly or removably suspended from the
support.
[0060] FIG. 12 illustrates functional elements housed in the
support. The support (29) may also be used to house one or more
functional elements, including for example a light (31), an
intercom speaker and/or an intercom microphone, a music speaker as
well as controls for the functional elements. For example, a light
(31) may be controlled by light on/off/dimmer touchpad and/or a
night light touchpad (33). The music speaker may be controlled by a
music on/off touchpad (34).
[0061] The functional elements may be disposed on the top surface
of the support, away from the secure area so as to be inaccessible
to a child placed in the secure area. Disposing the functional
elements on the top surface of the support also enables a light, as
one of the functional elements, to provide ambient light rather
than shine directly at the child. It should be understood that the
functional elements may be disposed on any other surface of the
support or inside the support.
[0062] FIG. 13 illustrates a top view of the bumper arrangement of
the present invention in which a plurality of recesses are provided
for storing accessories, such as bottles, soothers, toys, etc. FIG.
14 illustrates a side view of the bumper arrangement shown in FIG.
13. FIG. 15 illustrates a rear view of the bumper arrangement shown
in FIG. 13. One or more recesses (35, 36, 37) of various shapes,
such as rectangular or circular, may be provided. The recesses may
be disposed from the top surface of the bumper approximately half
way through the bumper. The recesses may be accessible at an angle
substantially perpendicular the top surface of the bumper.
[0063] Preferably, at least some of the recesses (35, 37) are
shaped and sized to securely hold common accessories, such as
bottles. If sleeves are provided, the sleeves may include apertures
in matching relationship to the recesses enabling placement of
accessories therein.
[0064] An enhancement includes providing foldable bumpers. FIG. 16
illustrates a folding bumper. For example, each bumper may include
one or more slits from its top surface to just above its bottom
surface. The bumper may be foldable along the bottom surface.
[0065] Another enhancement includes a travel bag for the bed sheet
of the present invention. FIG. 17 illustrates the travel bag (38),
which may be connected at one corner thereof to a corner of the bed
sheet. The bed sheet may be removed from the bag and placed around
the bag and bed for use.
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