U.S. patent application number 13/349469 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-18 for method and system for releasably attaching bedding cover to bed sheet.
The applicant listed for this patent is DENIS PAVLLO KOCI. Invention is credited to DENIS PAVLLO KOCI.
Application Number | 20130180050 13/349469 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48778949 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130180050 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KOCI; DENIS PAVLLO |
July 18, 2013 |
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RELEASABLY ATTACHING BEDDING COVER TO BED
SHEET
Abstract
A method and system for releasably attaching a bedding cover to
a bed sheet using fasteners such that the bedding cover and bed
sheet do not separate. One or more fasteners may be used to fasten
the bedding cover to the bed sheet and the fasteners may be placed
in various locations where the bedding cover and bed sheet overlap.
The fasteners may include magnets, VELCRO.RTM., buttons, and the
like. The bedding cover may be a comforter, blanket, quilt or some
other material. In one embodiment, a magnet or a set of magnets may
be placed over the bedding cover or over a bed sheet folded over
the bedding cover, and another magnet or set of magnets may be
placed under the bed sheet in the same area as the first magnet or
set of magnets to fasten the bed sheet to the bed cover.
Inventors: |
KOCI; DENIS PAVLLO; (Sherman
Oaks, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
KOCI; DENIS PAVLLO |
Sherman Oaks |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
48778949 |
Appl. No.: |
13/349469 |
Filed: |
January 12, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
5/496 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/496 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/04 20060101
A47G009/04 |
Claims
1. A method for releasably attaching a bedding cover to a bed
sheet, the method comprising: (a) placing the bedding cover in a
position such that it overlies the bed sheet and the longitudinal
axis of the bedding cover and bed sheet are parallel; and (b) using
at least one fastener to attach the bedding cover to the bed sheet
such that the bed cover and bed sheet do not easily separate or
move relative to each other.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener
includes two sets of complementary magnets.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein said set of magnets comprises a
grouping of a plurality of magnets;
4. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least one set of magnets
is placed in a pocket sewn into the bedding cover.
5. The method of claim 2, wherein the at least one set of magnets
is sewn into the bedding cover.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the bedding cover is a
comforter.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the bedding cover is a blanket or
quilt.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener
includes a complimentary button and hole fastener.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener
includes a complementary hook and eye fastener.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastener
includes VELCRO.RTM..
11. A bedding cover and sheet combination, comprising: (a) a bed
cover positionable on a bed to cover the bed; (b) a bed sheet to
cover the bed; (c) fasteners that releasably attach the bedding
cover and bed sheet in generally overlying positional relation to
each other where the longitudinal axis of the bed cover and bed
sheet are parallel for use to cover the bed; and (d) where the
fasteners are magnets.
12. The combination of claim 11, wherein the cover is a
comforter.
13. The combination of claim 11, wherein the cover is a blanket or
quilt.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to methods and systems for
releasably attaching a bedding cover to a bed sheet and, more
particularly, to releasably attaching a bedding cover to a bed
sheet using fasteners to prevent a bedding cover from separating
from a bed sheet.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] When most people sleep in their beds, they typically do so
under a bed sheet and a bedding cover, which lies on top of, or
over, the bed sheet. The bedding cover is generally a comforter,
blanket, quilt, or the like, designed to keep the person warm. The
bed sheet is typically used under the bedding cover to protect the
bedding cover from getting dirty and to provide a comfortable
barrier between the material of the bedding cover and the person's
skin. In many instances, while a person is sleeping, the bed sheet
and bedding cover will separate as the person moves during the
night. The relative movement between the bed sheet and bedding
cover may cause the bed sheet to slip off and no longer cover the
person sleeping. In such a case, the person may end up sleeping
with his or her body touching an often times uncomfortable
comforter, blanket or quilt. In other instances, the bedding cover
may slide off the bed sheet while the person is sleeping, causing
the person to feel cold during the night and thus disrupting his or
her sleep.
[0003] Further, when a person, while sleeping, causes the bed sheet
and bedding cover to separate, the making the bed afterward becomes
more of a chore than if the bed sheet and bedding cover remained
together and did not separate.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] FIG. 1A shows an isometric view of a bed covered by a bed
sheet and a bedding cover in accordance with an embodiment of the
invention;
[0005] FIG. 1B shows a side view of a bed covered by a bed sheet
and a bedding cover in accordance with an embodiment of the
invention;
[0006] FIG. 1C shows an overhead view of a bed covered by a bed
sheet and a bedding cover in accordance with an embodiment of the
invention;
[0007] FIG. 2 shows an overhead view of a bed covered by a bed
sheet and a bedding cover with the bedding cover and bed sheet
fastened together by magnets in accordance with an embodiment of
the invention;
[0008] FIG. 3A shows an enlarged overhead view of a magnet set
within an encasing according to an embodiment of the invention;
[0009] FIG. 3B shows an enlarged side view of a magnet set within
an encasing according to an embodiment of the invention; and
[0010] FIGS. 4A-4D show various mechanisms for releasably attaching
a bedding cover to a bed sheet according to embodiments of the
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] It is noted that, although, throughout the ensuing
discussion, reference is made to a "bedding cover," such reference
is made by way of illustration, and not limitation. Thus, the
instant invention encompasses comforters, blankets, quilts, etc.
that may be used as a "bedding cover." In addition, the term "bed
sheet" is used herein generically and without limitation as to the
material of which the "bed sheet" is made.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, FIG. 1A shows a bed sheet and
bedding cover combination 10, a bed sheet 20, a bedding cover 30,
and a mattress 40. Located along the bed sheet 20 and bedding cover
30 are fasteners 50 that allow the bed sheet 20 and bedding cover
30 to be releasably attached. Although FIG. 1C illustrates four
fasteners, it will be appreciated that more or less fasteners may
be used to releasably attach the bed sheet 20 to the bedding cover
30. Also, while the FIG. 1C illustrates the placement of fasteners
50 near the four corners of the bedding cover 30 and bed sheet 20,
the fasteners 50 may be placed anywhere the bedding cover 30 and
bed sheet 20 overlap.
[0013] FIG. 1B is a side view of FIG. 1A and also shows a bed sheet
and bedding cover combination 10, a bed sheet 20, a bedding cover
30, a mattress 40 and fasteners 50. Note that the locations of the
fasteners 50 are approximate and may vary depending on the type of
fastener and how the fastener is attached to the bed sheet 20 or
bedding cover 30.
[0014] FIG. 1C is an overhead view of FIG. 1A and also shows a bed
sheet and bedding cover combination 10, a bed sheet 20, a bedding
cover 30, a mattress 40 and fasteners 50.
[0015] Note that although FIGS. 1A-1C show fasteners in four
locations, the instant invention encompasses any number of
fasteners of various types in various locations.
[0016] As shown in FIG. 2, in a preferred embodiment, a set of
magnets 210 is used to releasably attach the bedding cover 30 to
the bed sheet 20. For example, a first set of magnets 210 may be
placed on top of the bedding cover 30 or on top of the bed sheet 20
that is folded over the bedding cover 30, and a second set of
magnets may be placed under the bed sheet 20 below the bedding
cover 30. When the magnets attract, as more fully explained below,
the bedding cover 30 and bed sheet 20 attach to each other and move
together. Note that the instant invention may encompass any number
of magnets to releasably attach the bedding cover 30 to the bed
sheet 20. Also note that FIG. 2 is not drawn to scale; thus, the
magnets may be larger or much smaller than shown relative to the
bedding cover 30 and bed sheet 20. Further, note that the set of
magnets may include only one magnet or a plurality of magnets.
[0017] FIG. 3A shows an example of how a grouping of magnets 210
may be arranged in an enclosure 320. In a preferred embodiment,
FIG. 3B shows a first grouping of two magnets 310 stacked on top of
each other and slightly separated from a second grouping of two
magnets 310 also stacked on top of each other. When one set of
magnets 210 is placed proximately near a second set of magnets 210,
the magnets attract, causing any items that are placed in between
the magnets to attach to each other, assuming that the magnets are
powerful enough to hold the items in place.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the magnets 310 are especially
strong, and will easily attach a bedding cover 30, such as a
comforter, to a bed sheet 20. The magnets are preferably encased in
non-magnetic material 320, such as rubber, which is softer to the
touch than the metal of the magnet and allows users of the
invention to more easily separate the magnets from each other. This
allows a user of the invention to easily separate the bed sheet
from the bedding cover should the bed sheet need washing, or for
any other reason.
[0019] FIG. 4A shows a preferred embodiment in which a set of
magnets 210 is placed in a pocket that is sewn into the bedding
cover 30. This allows one to easily place and remove the magnet set
210 into and from a bedding cover. In another preferred embodiment,
the magnet set 210 or the magnet itself 310 may be sewn into the
bedding cover so that the user of the invention need not worry
about placing or removing the magnet. Similarly, in a preferred
embodiment, magnets 310 may be placed within a pocket or sewn into
the bed sheet 20.
[0020] In another preferred embodiment, FIG. 4B shows a bedding
cover 30 releasably attached to a bed sheet 20 by use of a snap
fastener 420, which includes a male member 430 that may be inserted
into a female receptacle 440.
[0021] In yet another preferred embodiment, FIG. 4C shows a bedding
cover 30 releasably attached to a bed sheet 20 by use of a button
460 and hole 470.
[0022] FIG. 4D shows another preferred embodiment in which
Velcro.RTM., or hook-and-eye fasteners or hook-and-loop fasteners,
are used to releasably attach a bed sheet 20 to a bedding cover 30.
In a preferred embodiment, the hook and eye fasteners or
Velcro.RTM. material may be ironed onto the bedding cover 30 and
bed sheet 20, or attached by some other method.
[0023] While the description above refers to particular embodiments
of the present invention, it will be understood that modifications
may be made without departing from the spirit thereof. The
accompanying claims are therefore intended to cover such
modifications as would fall within the true scope and spirit of the
present invention.
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