U.S. patent application number 14/198483 was filed with the patent office on 2014-09-18 for interchangeable bedding system and methods of using a bedding system.
The applicant listed for this patent is Nathan Morley. Invention is credited to Nathan Morley.
Application Number | 20140259408 14/198483 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51520485 |
Filed Date | 2014-09-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140259408 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Morley; Nathan |
September 18, 2014 |
INTERCHANGEABLE BEDDING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING A BEDDING
SYSTEM
Abstract
A bedding system including a cushion bearing a first image
portion and a bedspread bearing a second image portion is
disclosed. The bedspread includes a first edge and the cushion
similarly includes a first edge. When the first edge of the
bedspread is positioned adjacent to the first edge of the cushion,
the first and second image portions found on the bedspread and the
cushion, respectively, combine to form an image. The bedspread and
the cushion can both include a removable cover. The removable cover
of the bedspread can be mated to the bedspread via features located
in attachment zones and the removable cover of the cushion can be
mated to the cushion via attachment features located in attachment
zones.
Inventors: |
Morley; Nathan; (Carlsbad,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Type |
Morley; Nathan |
Carlsbad |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
51520485 |
Appl. No.: |
14/198483 |
Filed: |
March 5, 2014 |
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61780451 |
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Current U.S.
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5/502 ;
5/482 |
Current CPC
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A47G 9/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/502 ;
5/482 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/02 20060101
A47G009/02; A47G 9/10 20060101 A47G009/10 |
Claims
1. An interchangeable bedding system comprising: a cushion
comprising a first attachment region comprising at least one first
attachment feature; a cushion cover comprising at least one second
attachment region comprising at least one second attachment
feature, wherein the at least one second attachment feature is
removably attachable with the at least one first attachment feature
to removably attach the cushion cover to the cushion; a bedspread
comprising a third attachment region comprising at least one third
attachment feature, and a bedspread cover comprising a fourth
attachment region comprising at least one fourth attachment
feature, wherein the at least one fourth attachment feature is
removably attachable with the at least one third attachment feature
to removably attach the bedspread cover to the bedspread.
2. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 1, wherein the
cushion cover comprises a planar member having at least one
corner.
3. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 1, wherein the at
least one second attachment region is located proximate to the at
least one corner of the cushion cover.
4. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 1, wherein the
bedspread cover comprises a planar member having at least one
corner.
5. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 1, wherein the at
least one fourth attachment region is located proximate to the at
least one corner of the bedspread cover.
6. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 10, wherein the
cushion cover partially covers the cushion.
7. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 10, wherein the
bedspread cover partially covers the bedspread.
8. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 10, further
comprising: a first portion of an ensemble image on the cushion
cover; and a second portion of the ensemble image on the bedspread
cover, wherein aligning the cushion cover with the bedspread cover
creates a complete ensemble image comprising the first and second
portions of the image.
9. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 8, wherein the
ensemble image comprises a character.
10. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 8, wherein the at
least one first attachment feature of the cushion is removably
attachable to the at least one third attachment feature of the
bedspread to removably attach the cushion to the bedspread.
11. The interchangeable bedding system of claim 8, wherein the at
least one second attachment feature of the cushion cover is
removably attachable to the at least one fourth attachment feature
of the bedspread cover to removably attach the cushion cover to the
bedspread cover.
12. A bedding cover system comprising: a cushion cover comprising a
first portion of an ensemble image and configured to mate with a
cushion; and a bedspread cover comprising a second portion of the
ensemble image and configured to mate with a bedspread, wherein
aligning the cushion cover with the bedspread cover creates a
complete ensemble image comprising the first and second portions of
the ensemble image.
13. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the cushion cover
comprises a first edge and the bedspread cover comprises a first
edge, and wherein aligning the first edge of the cushion cover with
the first edge of the bedspread cover creates a complete ensemble
image comprising the first and second portions of the ensemble
image.
14. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the ensemble image
comprises a character.
15. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the cushion cover
is configured to mate with the cushion by removably attaching the
cushion cover to the cushion.
16. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the bedspread
cover is configured to mate with the bedspread by removably
attaching the bedspread cover to the bedspread.
17. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the cushion cover
is configured to mate with the cushion by removably attaching to
itself.
18. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the bedspread
cover is configured to mate with the bedspread by removably
attaching to itself.
19. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the bedspread
cover is a comforter cover.
20. The bedding cover system of claim 1, wherein the second portion
of the ensemble image on the bedspread cover and a part of a human
together form a living image.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This application relates to the field of beds, bed systems,
and bedding.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] Beds have long been used for sleeping. Additionally, as a
bed is a piece of furniture, a bed can be used as a decoration in a
room, as a tool of expression, as a toy, and for a variety of other
purposes. Different bedding can be used in connection with a bed to
decorate a bed in a desired manner and/or display any desired
material. To pursue this objective, various forms of bedding have
been created. This bedding can include, for example, images of
scenes, images of characters, images of athletes, logos, or any
other desired material.
[0005] Nonetheless, existing bedding has various shortcomings and
room for improvement, such that there is a need for additional
developments in beddings and in methods of using bedding.
SUMMARY
[0006] The embodiments disclosed herein each have several aspects
no single one of which is solely responsible for the disclosure's
desirable attributes. Without limiting the scope of this
disclosure, its more prominent features will now be briefly
discussed. After considering this discussion, and particularly
after reading the section entitled "Detailed Description of Certain
Embodiments," one will understand how the features of the
embodiments described herein provide advantages over existing
bedding systems and methods.
[0007] Generally, embodiments herein relate to new and improved
bedding and methods of using the same. While existing bedding can
facilitate a bed owner in expressing his/her interests and/or
customizing their bed, such bedding has limitations in that it can
be difficult to change, it can be expensive, and in that it doesn't
provide for an interactive user experience. This can be
particularly true in the case of children who have difficulty
changing their bedding on their own and whose interests and tastes
can change regularly, for example, due to normal child development.
Further, typically the different parts of bedding do not complement
each other in combination to provide collective expression of an
interest or customization that shows more fully and more completely
when the whole bedding ensemble is put together. Some embodiments
described herein provide bedding that a user can easily change,
even children for whom typical bedding is difficult to change.
Also, some embodiments relate to bedding and bedding systems that
allow the user to change the style of the bedding regularly to
satisfy moods, tastes, interests or other expressions. In some
aspects this can be done without having to replace the entire,
costly bedding set.
[0008] Some embodiments relate to a bedding cover system. In some
embodiments, the bedding cover system can include, for example, a
cushion cover and a bedspread cover. The cushion cover can include,
for example, a first portion of an image that is configured to mate
with a cushion. The cushion cover includes a plurality of cushion
covers, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 cushion covers. The
bedspread cover can include, for example, a second portion of the
image that is configured to mate with a bedspread. Aligning the
cushion cover adjacent to the bedspread cover can, in some
embodiments, create an image with the first and second portions of
the image. Aligning a plurality of cushion covers adjacent to the
bedspread cover can create two or more separate images. In some
embodiments, the images are each of human form. Some embodiments of
the bedding cover system have a cushion cover with a first portion
of an ensemble image and configured to mate with a cushion and a
bedspread cover with a second portion of the ensemble image and
configured to mate with a bedspread. When the cushion cover is
aligned with the bedspread cover, it creates a complete ensemble
image with the first and second portions of the ensemble image.
[0009] In some embodiments of the bedding cover system, the cushion
cover can include a first edge and the bedspread cover can include
a first edge. In some embodiments, aligning the first edge of the
cushion cover adjacent to the first edge of the bedspread cover can
creates an image with the first and second portions of the
image.
[0010] In some embodiments of the bedding cover system, the image
can be sports related, of a character, or include or be of a brand
and/or logo. Such characters can include, for example, a superhero,
a villain, a cartoon character, a famous athlete, a princess, a
character, an animal, or some other desired image. The image can
also include, for example, a basketball player, a hockey player, a
football player, a baseball player, a mythological being, or an
Olympic athlete. The image can also include, for example, a
seasonal image, such as a Jack 'O Lantern, a mummy, a witch, a
pilgrim, a snowman, a Christmas tree, a Cupid, or a leprechaun.
[0011] In some embodiments of the bedding cover system, the cushion
cover can mate with the cushion by removably attaching the cushion
cover to the cushion. In some embodiments of the bedding cover
system, the cushion cover can mate with the cushion by removably
attaching the cushion cover to itself. In some embodiments of the
bedding cover system, the bedspread cover can mate with the
bedspread by removably attaching the bedspread cover to the
bedspread. In some embodiments of the bedding cover system, the
bedspread cover can mate with the bedspread by removably attaching
to itself.
[0012] In some embodiments of the bedding cover system, the cushion
cover can be a pillow case, or a plurality of pillowcases, and in
some embodiments of the bedding cover system, the bedspread cover
can be a comforter cover. In some embodiments of the bedding cover
system, the image is not printed on the cushion cover or
pillowcase, but rather is removably attached to the cushion cover
or pillowcase.
[0013] In some aspects of the bedding cover system, the second
portion of the image on the bedspread cover and a part of a human
together form a living image.
[0014] Some embodiments relate to an interchangeable bedding
system. In some embodiments, the interchangeable bedding system can
include, for example, a cushion, a cushion cover, a bedspread, and
a bedspread cover. The cushion can include at least one first
attachment region with at least one first attachment feature. The
cushion cover can include at least one second attachment region
with at least one second attachment feature. In some embodiments,
the at least one second attachment feature of the at least one
second attachment region can be removably attachable with the at
least one first attachment feature of the at least one first
attachment region. Advantageously, this can allow the removable
attachment of the cushion to the cushion cover. The bedspread can
include at least one third attachment region with at least one
third attachment feature. The bedspread cover can include at least
one fourth attachment region with at least one fourth attachment
feature. In some embodiments, the at least one fourth attachment
feature of the at least one fourth attachment region can be
removably attachable with the at least one third attachment feature
of the at least one third attachment region. Advantageously, this
can allow the removable attachment of the bedspread cover to the
bedspread.
[0015] In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system,
the at least one first attachment feature can be removably
attachable to the cushion, the at least one second attachment
feature can be removably attachable to the cushion cover, the at
least one third attachment feature can be removably attachable to
the bedspread, and the at least one fourth attachment feature is
removably attachable to the bedspread cover.
[0016] In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system,
the cushion cover can be a planar member with at least one corner.
In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system, the at
least one second attachment region can be, for example, located
proximate to the at least one corner of the cushion cover.
[0017] In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system,
the bedspread cover can be a planar member with at least one
corner. In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system,
the at least one fourth attachment region can be located proximate
to the at least one corner of the bedspread cover.
[0018] In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system,
the cushion cover partially covers the cushion, and in some
embodiments, the bedspread cover partially covers the
bedspread.
[0019] In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system,
the interchangeable bedding system further includes a first portion
of an image on the cushion cover and a second portion of the image
on the bedspread cover. In some aspects, aligning the cushion cover
adjacent to the bedspread cover can creates a complete image with
the first and second portions of the image, which image can be, for
example, a princess, an animal, a character, a person, or any other
desired image. In some embodiments, the image may be the clothes or
costume of a doll, a princess, an animal, a superhero, a villain, a
character, a famous athlete, or a cartoon character. The image can
also include, for example, a basketball player, a hockey player, a
football player, a baseball player, a mythological being, or an
Olympic athlete. The image can also include, for example, a
seasonal image, such as a Jack 'O Lantern, a mummy, a witch, a
pilgrim, a snowman, a Christmas tree, a Cupid, or a leprechaun.
[0020] In some embodiments of the interchangeable bedding system,
the at least one first attachment feature of the cushion can be
removably attachable to the at least one third attachment feature
of the bedspread, in order to removably attach the cushion to the
bedspread, and in some embodiments, the at least one second
attachment feature of the cushion cover can be removably attachable
to the at least one fourth attachment feature of the bedspread
cover, in order to removably attach the cushion cover to the
bedspread cover.
[0021] Some embodiments relate to a method of completing an image.
In some embodiments, this image can be the image of a princess, a
character, an animal, a person, or any other desired image. In some
embodiments, the method can include, for example, attaching a
cushion cover to a cushion. In some embodiments, the cushion cover
can include a first portion of the image. In some embodiments, the
method can include, for example, attaching a bedspread cover to a
bedspread. In some embodiments, the bedspread cover can include,
for example, a second portion of the image. Some embodiments of the
method can further include, for example, aligning the cushion cover
adjacent to the bedspread cover. In some embodiments, the aligning
can create a complete image with the first and second portions of
the image.
[0022] In some embodiments of the method of completing an image,
the method further includes removably attaching the cushion cover
to the bedspread cover.
[0023] Some embodiments relate to a method of putting a person to
bed. In some embodiments, the person can be, for example, a child,
and adult, an adolescent, or any other person. The method can
include positioning a cushion on a bed which cushion can include a
cushion portion and a removably attachable cushion cover having a
first edge and a first portion of an image. In some embodiments,
the method can further include positioning a bedspread on the bed
which bedspread can include a bedspread portion and a removably
attachable bedspread cover having a first edge and a second portion
of the image. The first edge of the bedspread cover can be
positioned adjacent to the first edge of the cushion cover to
thereby more fully complete a first ensemble image having the first
and second portions of the image. In some embodiments, a person can
be positioned in the bed such that the body of the person can be
under the bedspread and the head of the person can be positioned on
top of the cushion. In some embodiments, for example, positioning
the head of the person on top of the cushion conceals a portion of
the first portion of the image to more fully complete a second
ensemble image that can include the second portion of the image and
the person's head.
[0024] In some embodiments of the method of putting a child to bed,
the second ensemble image can further include some of the first
portion of the image.
[0025] Some embodiments relate to a bedding system. A bedding
system can include, for example, a cushion that can include a
cushion portion and a cushion cover, and a bedspread that can
include a bedspread portion and a bedspread cover. In some
embodiments, for example, the bedspread cover of the bedspread can
include a first image portion and the cushion cover of the cushion
can include a second image portion. In some embodiments, when a
first edge of the cushion or cushion cover is positioned adjacent
to or aligned with a first edge of the bedspread or bedspread
cover, the first image portion and the second image portion can
come together and assemble to create an ensemble image. The image
portions may form complete images alone and/or in combination with
each other and/or with other objects. For example, a person's head
may more fully complete one of the image portions.
[0026] In some embodiments, for example, the image can comprise an
image of a princess, an athlete, an animated character, a movie
and/or TV show character, a fictional scene, an animal, and/or any
other desired image and/or brand or logo. The image can also
include, for example, a basketball player, a hockey player, a
football player, a baseball player, or an Olympic athlete. The
image can also include, for example, a seasonal image, such as a
Jack 'O Lantern, a mummy, a witch, a pilgrim, a snowman, a
Christmas tree, a Cupid, or a leprechaun. In some embodiments, the
first image portion can comprise an image of a head. In some
embodiments, the second image portion can include an image of a
body. In some embodiments, the aligning with or positioning of the
first edge of the cushion or cushion cover adjacent to the first
edge of the bedspread or bedspread cover aligns the head depicted
in the first image portion above the body depicted in the second
image portion, thus forming a more complete ensemble or composite
image of the body with a head.
[0027] Some embodiments relate to a system of interchangeable
bedding. In some embodiments, a system of interchangeable bedding
can include, for example, a cushion. The cushion can, for example,
include a cushion portion and a cushion cover. The bedding system
can further include a bedspread. The bedspread can include a
bedspread portion and a bedspread cover.
[0028] In some embodiments, for example, the cushion cover can
comprise a planar member such as, for example, a layer of fabric, a
sheet, linen, and/or any other substantially planar and thin
member. In some embodiments, for example, the bedspread cover can
include a planar member such as, for example, a layer of fabric, a
sheet, and/or any other substantially planar and thin member. The
covers may lay flat on their respective objects, or the covers may
wrap around their respective objects. The covers may also each
comprise multiple planar members.
[0029] In some embodiments, for example, the cushion cover can be
sized to cover substantially all of a top of the cushion. In some
embodiments, the cushion cover can be sized to cover only a portion
of the top of the cushion. In some embodiments, the cushion cover
can comprise a receiving area configured to receive the cushion.
For instance, the cushion cover may be a sack, shaped similarly to
a pillow case, which is well known in the art. The cushion cover
may also be a pillow case.
[0030] In some embodiments, the bedspread cover can be configured
to substantially cover all of the bedspread portion of the
bedspread. In other embodiments, for example, the bedspread cover
can be sized to partially cover the bedspread portion of the
bedspread.
[0031] In some embodiments, for example, the cushion cover and the
cushion portion can comprise mating features configured to allow
the mating of the cushion cover to the cushion portion of the
cushion. In some embodiments, for example, the bedspread portion
and the bedspread cover can comprise attachment features configured
to allow direct attachment of the bedspread cover to the bedspread
portion of the bedspread. In some embodiments, these attachment
features can be located at the corners of the cushion cover and/or
the bedspread cover. In some embodiments, the attachment features
of the cushion cover and/or the bedspread cover can be configured
to interact with mating attachment features of the cushion portion
of the cushion and/or the bedspread portion of the bedspread. In
some embodiments, the mating features may allow the covers to
attach to themselves. For instance, the cushion cover or bedspread
cover may wrap around the cushion portion or bedspread portion and
attach to itself, holding the cushion portion or bedspread portion
in its interior. For instance, in some embodiments, the bedspread
cover or cushion cover may encapsulate and completely surround the
bedspread portion or cushion cover, similar to a comforter cover or
pillow case, respectively. In some embodiments, the cushion cover
or bedspread cover may have an attachment feature that wraps around
the cushion portion or bedspread portion and attaches to itself,
for example a strap.
[0032] In some embodiments, for example, the mating features can
comprise one or more of snaps, buttons, zippers, ties, Velcro,
hook-in-loop fixers, and/or any other desired features capable of
mating the bedspread cover and/or the cushion cover to the
bedspread portion of the bedspread and/or to the cushion portion of
the cushion. In some embodiments, the mating features are removably
attached to their respective objects. For example, in some
embodiments, the mating features on the cushion portion, cushion
cover, bedspread portion, or bedspread cover can be removed and
cleaned or replaced with new or different mating features.
[0033] Some embodiments relate to methods of creating a living
image. In some embodiments, for example, a living image can be
created using portions of a bedding system and/or portions of a
person. The method of making an image with the living portion
includes, for example, positioning a first edge of a bedspread
having a second image portion adjacent to the first edge of a
cushion having a first image portion so as to assemble and create a
more complete and new ensemble or composite image. In some
embodiments, the method can further include positioning a person
under the bedspread such that the head of the person extends from
under the bedspread at the first edge of the bedspread and rests on
top of the cushion. In some embodiments, the positioning of the
head on the cushion, with the head extending from under the first
edge of the bedspread, can create and assemble an ensemble or
composite image in which the head of the person supplants and/or
cooperates with and/or complements the second portion of the
ensemble image on the bedspread cover. Thus, in some embodiments,
the head position on the cushion may obscure or conceal the first
portion of the ensemble image, obscure or conceal parts of the
first portion of the ensemble image, and/or may cooperate with or
complement components of the second portion of the ensemble image
to more fully complete the ensemble or composite image. The head
position may also cooperate with components of the first portion of
the ensemble image on the cushion cover as well. For instance, the
first portion of the ensemble image may include a helmet or hat
that is unconcealed or not obscured by the person's head and which
cooperates with and/or complements the person's head and second
portion of the ensemble image.
[0034] The foregoing is a summary and thus contains, by necessity,
simplifications, generalizations, and omissions of detail;
consequently, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way
limiting. Other aspects, features, and advantages of the devices
and/or processes and/or other subject matter described herein will
become apparent in the teaching set forth herein. The summary is
provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form
that are further described below in the detailed description. This
summary is not intended to identify key features or essential
features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be
used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject
matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0035] The foregoing and other features of the present disclosure
will become more fully apparent from the following description and
appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only several
embodiments in accordance with the disclosure and are not to be
considered limiting of its scope, the disclosure will be described
with additional specificity and detail through the use of the
accompanying drawings.
[0036] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating one
embodiment of a bedding system.
[0037] FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the
bedding system of FIG. 1 configured with a bed.
[0038] FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the
bedding system of FIG. 2 configured with a person.
[0039] FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating one
embodiment of a cushion.
[0040] FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically illustrating one
embodiment of a bedspread.
[0041] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first superhero, wherein the head
of the first superhero is on the cushion and the body of the first
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0042] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second superhero, wherein the
head of the second superhero is on the cushion and the body of the
second superhero is on the bedspread.
[0043] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third superhero, wherein the head
of the third superhero is on the cushion and the body of the third
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0044] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first cartoon character, wherein
the head of the first cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the first cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0045] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second cartoon character, wherein
the head of the second cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the second cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0046] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third cartoon character, wherein
the head of the third cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the third cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0047] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fourth cartoon character, wherein
the head of the fourth cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the fourth cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0048] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a doll, wherein the head of the
doll is on the cushion and the body of the doll is on the
bedspread.
[0049] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a character, wherein the head of
the character is on the cushion and the body of the character is on
the bedspread.
[0050] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first famous athlete, wherein the
head of the first famous athlete is on the cushion and the body of
the first famous athlete is on the bedspread.
[0051] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second famous athlete, wherein
the head of the second famous athlete is on the cushion and the
body of the second famous athlete is on the bedspread.
[0052] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first princess, wherein the head
of the first princess is on the cushion and the body of the first
princess is on the bedspread.
[0053] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second princess, wherein the head
of the second princess is on the cushion and the body of the second
princess is on the bedspread.
[0054] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third princess, wherein the head
of the third princess is on the cushion and the body of the third
princess is on the bedspread.
[0055] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fourth princess, wherein the head
of the fourth princess is on the cushion and the body of the fourth
princess is on the bedspread.
[0056] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fifth princess, wherein the head
of the fifth princess is on the cushion and the body of the fifth
princess is on the bedspread.
[0057] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a sixth princess, wherein the head
of the sixth princess is on the cushion and the body of the sixth
princess is on the bedspread.
[0058] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fourth superhero, wherein the
head of the fourth superhero is on the cushion and the body of the
fourth superhero is on the bedspread.
[0059] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fifth superhero, wherein the head
of the fifth superhero is on the cushion and the body of the fifth
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0060] FIG. 25 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a sixth superhero, wherein the head
of the sixth superhero is on the cushion and the body of the sixth
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0061] FIG. 26 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first villain, wherein the head
of the first villain is on the cushion and the body of the first
villain is on the bedspread.
[0062] FIG. 27 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second villain, wherein the head
of the second villain is on the cushion and the body of the second
villain is on the bedspread.
[0063] FIG. 28 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third villain, wherein the head
of the third villain is on the cushion and the body of the third
villain is on the bedspread.
[0064] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a holiday tree, wherein the top of
the Christmas tree is on the cushion and the trunk and branches of
the Christmas tree is on the bedspread.
[0065] FIG. 30 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a two-headed character, wherein the
heads of the two-headed character is on the cushion and the body of
the two-headed character is on the bedspread.
[0066] FIG. 31 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of two characters, wherein the heads
of the two characters are on the cushion and the bodies of the two
characters are on the bedspread.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0067] A bedding system can include features and components used in
connection with a bed. These features and components can be
decorative and/or functional. In some embodiments, for example,
these features and components can include one or more bedspreads,
cushions, bedspread covers, cushion covers, and/or a variety of
other features.
[0068] In some embodiments, for example, features and/or components
of the bedding system can cooperate with and complement each other
to assemble and create an ensemble or composite image. In some
embodiments, this ensemble image can be, for example, a depiction
of a real and/or imaginary person, animal, character, item, or any
other real or imaginary being, object, depiction, image, or logo.
In some embodiments, for example, the image can comprise a
princess, an animal, a super hero, an athlete, a famous person, a
scene, and/or a range of other pictures, images, illustrations, or
depictions. The image can also include, for example, a basketball
player, a hockey player, a football player, a baseball player, a
mythological being, or an Olympic athlete. The image can also
include, for example, a seasonal image, such as a Jack 'O Lantern,
a mummy, a witch, a pilgrim, a snowman, a Christmas tree, a Cupid,
or a leprechaun. In some embodiments, for example, the image can be
split between, for example, a first image portion and a second
image portion. In some embodiments, each of the first and second
image portions can include a portion of the image, and the
combination of the first and second image portions can create a
complete image. In some embodiments, one of the first and second
image portions can include the complete image, and the other of the
first and second image portion can include a portion of the
complete image. In such an embodiment, the one of the first and
second image portion containing the partial image can overlay the
one of the first and second image portion containing the complete
image without destroying the complete image.
[0069] In some specific embodiment, for example, the first and
second image portions can be split between, for example, a cushion
of the bedding system and a bedspread of the bedding system. In
some embodiments, the bedspread can comprise a sheet, a duvet, a
blanket, a quilt, a sleeping bag, a throw, an afghan, or any other
bedding. Thus, for example, the cushion of the bedding system and
the bedspread of the bedding system bearing portions of the
ensemble image can together create a complete or more complete
ensemble or composite image.
[0070] In some embodiments, the portion of the ensemble image
located on the cushion cover can be configured such that when a
person is laying under the bedspread with their head on the
cushion, the person's head more fully completes the ensemble image
in connection with the ensemble image portion on the bedspread. In
some embodiments, the person's head on the cushion alone more fully
completes the ensemble image, and in some embodiments the person's
head on the cushion cooperates with or complements other features
shown on the cushion to more fully complete and assemble the
ensemble image in connection with the portion of the ensemble image
on the bedspread.
[0071] Some embodiments relate to a customizable or interchangeable
bedding system. In some embodiments, a customizable bedding system
can be configured to allow a user to switch components of the
bedding system to change the appearance and/or other characteristic
of the bedding system. In some embodiments, the bedding system can
include features to facilitate the customization of the bedding
system. In one embodiment, for example, the bedding system can
comprise a cushion and a cushion cover. In some embodiments, the
cushion cover can mate with the cushion. For example, the cushion
cover may be removably attached directly to the cushion. In some
embodiments, the cushion cover can bear certain visible
characteristics. Thus, by changing a cushion cover mated with the
cushion, the cushion can be customized with the desired visual
appearance. In some embodiments, the image is not printed on the
cushion cover or pillowcase, but rather is removeably attached to
the cushion cover or pillowcase.
[0072] In some embodiments, a customizable bedding system can
include a bedspread and a bedspread cover. Similar to the cushion
and the cushion cover, the bedspread cover can be removably
attached to the bedspread. In further similarity to the cushion
cover, the bedspread cover can bear certain visual indicia to
thereby allow the customization of the bedding system by removal of
the bedspread cover and replacement or interchanging with a new
bedspread cover having a different visual appearance.
[0073] Some embodiments relate to methods of using a bedding
system. In some embodiments, the bedding system is arranged such
that a first side of a cushion and a first side of a bedspread are
aligned adjacent to each other, to thereby complement and match up
the image portions found on the bedspread and on the cushion, in
order to assemble and form a complete ensemble image. A person is
then positioned under the bedspread with their head located on the
cushion such that their head more fully completes the ensemble
image assembled and created by the cushion cover and bedspread
cover. In some embodiments, the positioning of the head on the
cushion can conceal or obscure all or portions of the image portion
found on the cushion. In other embodiments, the head on the cushion
can cooperate with and further complement the unconcealed or not
obscured portions of the ensemble image on the cushion, along with
the portion of the ensemble image on the bedspread, to further add
to the ensemble image.
[0074] FIG. 1 depicts one embodiment of a bedding system 100. The
bedding system 100 can be configured for use in decorating a bed
and/or to facilitate sleeping in the bed. Thus, for example, the
bedding system 100 can include features to help manage and/or
maintain the temperature of a person sleeping in the bed, to
provide a person comfort while sleeping and/or lying in the bed,
and/or to give the bed a desired visual appearance.
[0075] The bedding cover system 100 can comprise a variety of
features and/or components that can be made from a variety of
materials in a variety of shapes and sizes.
[0076] The bedding cover system 100 depicted in FIG. 1 comprises a
cushion 102. The cushion 102 can be configured to increase the
comfort of a person using the bedding system 100 and/or to provide
a desired visual appearance to the bedding system 100.
[0077] The cushion 102 can be made from a variety of materials and
can have a variety of shapes and sizes. In some embodiments, for
example, the cushion 102 can be rectangular, circular, triangular,
hexagonal, pentagonal, octagonal, and/or have any other desired
shape. In some embodiments, the cushion 102 can have a variety of
sizes. In some embodiments, for example, the cushion 102 can have a
dimension of approximately 48 inches, 36 inches, 24 inches, 18
inches, 12 inches, 6 inches, 1 inch, and/or any intermediate or
other dimension.
[0078] The cushion 102 depicted in FIG. 1 is a rectangular cushion.
As also seen in FIG. 1, the cushion 102 comprises a top 104. As
used herein, the top 104 of the cushion 102 is the cushion surface
being used to provide a desired visual appearance to the cushion
102.
[0079] As also seen in FIG. 1, the cushion 102 can comprise a first
edge 106, a second edge 108, a third edge 110, and a fourth edge
112. As used herein, the first edge 106 comprises the edge of the
cushion 102 which, when positioned adjacent to the appropriate edge
of a bedspread, assembles to create a predetermined complete
ensemble image. A complete ensemble image is created from the first
and second image portions, and specifically aligning the first and
second image portions such that the placement and orientation of
the first image portion corresponds with the placement and
orientation of the second image portion.
[0080] As also seen in FIG. 1, the bedding system 100 can comprise
a bedspread 114. The bedspread 114 can be configured to maintain
the temperature of a person using the bedding system 100, to
increase the comfort of a person using the bedding system 100,
and/or to provide a desired visual appearance to the bedding system
100. The bedspread 114 can be made from a variety of materials and
can comprise a variety of shapes and sizes. In some embodiments,
the bedspread can comprise, for example, a bedspread, a sleeping
bag, a comforter cover, a sheet, a duvet, a covered bedspread, a
comforter, a quilt, and/or any other desired feature configured to
provide increased comfort to a user of a bedding system 100. In
some embodiments, the bedspread 114 can comprise natural and/or
synthetic materials.
[0081] The bedspread 114 can comprise a variety of shapes and
sizes. In some embodiments, for example, the bedspread 114 can be
rectangular, triangular, circular, ovular, hexagonal, pentagonal,
octagonal, and/or have any other desired shape. In some
embodiments, the bedspread can comprise a variety of sizes. In some
embodiments, the bedspread 114 can be configured for use with, for
example, a twin bed, a double bed, a queen size bed, a king size
bed, a California king size bed, and/or any other or intermediate
bed size. In some embodiments, for example, the bedspread 114 can
comprise a dimension of, for example, 240 inches, 120 inches, 90
inches, 72 inches, 48 inches, 36 inches, 24 inches, 18 inches, 12
inches, 6 inches, 3 inches, 1 inch, 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/10 inch,
1/32 inch and/or any intermediate or other dimension. The bedspread
114 can comprise a variety of shapes and sizes relative to a bed.
In some embodiments, the bedspread 114 can be configured to cover
all of the bed, and in some embodiments, the bedspread 114 can be
configured to cover portions of the bed.
[0082] As seen in FIG. 1, in some embodiments, for example, the
bedspread 114 can comprise a top 116. As used herein, the top 116
can comprise the dynamic or active surface of the bedspread 114. As
also seen in FIG. 1, the bedspread 114 can further comprise a first
edge 118, a second edge 120, a third edge 122, and a fourth edge
124. In some embodiments, the first edge 118 of the bedspread 114
can be configured to be placed in proximity to the first edge 106
of the cushion 102 so as to more fully complete an assembled
ensemble image out of the respective image portions found on the
cushion 102 and the bedspread 114.
[0083] As also seen in FIG. 1, the cushion 102 and the bedspread
114 can comprise an ensemble image 126. In some embodiments, and as
discussed above, a portion of the ensemble image 126 can be located
on the top 104 of the cushion 102 and a portion of the ensemble
image 126 can be located on the top 116 of the bedspread 114. In
some embodiments, a portion of the ensemble image 126 can be
located on other portions of the cushion 102 or portions of the
bedspread 114. In one embodiment, for example, a portion of the
ensemble image 126 can be located on both the top 116 of the
bedspread 114 and the bottom (not shown) of the bedspread 114. In
some embodiments, for example, a second image portion 128 of the
ensemble image 126 can be located on the top 116 of the bedspread
114. In some embodiments, a portion of the second portion 128 of
the ensemble image 126 can be located on the bottom of the
bedspread 114 and can be configured such that the bedspread 114 can
be folded over to expose a portion of the bottom of the bedspread
114. In such an embodiment, the second portion 128 of the ensemble
image 126 can be completed and/or partially completed by the image
portion located on the top 116 of the bedspread 114 and the image
portion located on the bottom of the bedspread 116.
[0084] The ensemble image 126 can comprise any desired image. In
some embodiments, for example, the second image portion 128 can
comprise a body, a portion of a body, a scene, a portion of a
scene, a portion of a vehicle, or any other desired image. In some
embodiments, for example, the second image portion 128 can comprise
a body of an athlete, a character, a princess, a person, an animal,
an imaginary creature, or any other body. The image can also
include, for example, a basketball player, a hockey player, a
football player, a baseball player, a mythological being, or an
Olympic athlete. The image can also include, for example, a
seasonal image, such as a Jack 'O Lantern, a mummy, a witch, a
pilgrim, a snowman, a Christmas tree, a Cupid, or a leprechaun. In
some embodiments, the body shown in the second image portion 128
may not include a portion of the body such as, for example, the
head.
[0085] The second image portion 128 can be made using a variety of
techniques and can comprise a variety of materials. In some
embodiments, for example, the second image portion 128 can be
printed on the top 116 of the bedspread 114. In some embodiments,
the second image portion 128 can be sewn onto the top 116 of the
bedspread 114. A person skilled in the art will recognize that a
variety of techniques can be used to create a second image portion
128 on the bedspread 114.
[0086] In some embodiments, for example, a first image portion 130
is located on the top 104 of the cushion 102. The first image
portion 130 can comprise a variety of shapes and sizes and can
comprise a variety of images. In some embodiments, the first image
portion 130 can, in connection with the second image portion 128,
create an ensemble image 126. In some embodiments, the first image
portion 130 can comprise a portion of an ensemble image 126 of a
character, an animal, a scene, a person, and/or any other portion
of an ensemble image 126. In some embodiments in which the second
image portion 128 depicts a body and/or portions of a body, the
first image portion 130 can depict the remaining portions of the
body such as, for example, when the second image portion 128
depicts a body without a head, the first image portion 130 can
depict the head. In some embodiments, for example, the first image
portion 130 can depict accessories to the body and/or to the second
image portion 128.
[0087] Similar to the second image portion 128, the first image
portion 130 can be created using a variety of techniques and can
comprise a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. In further
similarity to the second image portion 128, the first image portion
130 can be printed on and/or sewn onto the cushion 102.
[0088] The bedding system 100 can be used in connection with a bed
system 132. FIG. 2 depicts one embodiment of such a bed system 132.
The bed system 132 can include a mattress 134. The mattress 134 can
comprise a variety of shapes and sizes. In some embodiments, the
mattress 134 can be configured to cushion and support the body of a
person sitting and/or laying on the mattress 134. In some
embodiments, the mattress 134 can comprise springs, feathers, foam,
and/or any other desired cushioning material. In some embodiments,
the mattress 134 comprises sheets or other linens.
[0089] In some embodiments, the bedding system 100 can be
positioned on the mattress 134. In the embodiment depicted in FIG.
2, the cushion 102 and the bedspread 114 are positioned on top of
the mattress 134. Specifically, the cushion 102 is positioned on
the mattress 134 such that the first edge 106 of the cushion 102 is
positioned adjacent to the first edge 118 of the bedspread 114. As
seen in FIG. 2, such positioning of the first edge 106 of the
cushion 102 and the first edge 118 of the bedspread 114 aligns the
second image portion 128 found on the top 116 of the bedspread 114
with the first image portion 130 found on the top 104 of the
cushion 102. This alignment of the first and second image portions
130, 128 assembles them to create a more complete ensemble image
126.
[0090] As also seen in FIG. 2, not only are the first edges 106,
118 of the cushion 102 and the bedspread 114 aligned, but the first
and second image portions 130, 128 are aligned such that the first
and second image portions 130, 128 create a continuous ensemble
image 126. Thus, the first image portion 130 on the cushion 102 is
not laterally offset from the second image portion 128 on the
bedspread 114.
[0091] Some embodiments relate to methods of using a bedding system
100. In some embodiments, the methods of using a bedding system 100
can also include methods of using a bed system 132. FIG. 3 depicts
one embodiment of a method of using a bedding system 100 and of
using a bed system 132. As seen in FIG. 3, the bed system comprises
the mattress 134 and the bedding system 100. As specifically
depicted in FIG. 3, the cushion 102 and the bedspread 114 are
positioned on top of the mattress 134. The mattress 134 may also
comprise sheets or linens. As also seen in FIG. 3, the cushion 102
and the bedspread 114 are positioned on the mattress 134 such that
the first edge 106 of the cushion 102 is aligned with the first
edge 118 of the bedspread 114. As also seen in FIG. 3, the first
image portion (not shown) is concealed and obscured by a child 136,
which includes any person, whose head is lying on the cushion 102.
Further, the child 136, and specifically the child's head, serves
as the second image portion 130 and thereby completes the ensemble
image 126, giving the appearance of the child being a portion of
the ensemble image 126.
[0092] In some embodiments, the bed system 132 can be used by
positioning the cushion 102 on top of the mattress 134 and
positioning the bedspread 114 on top of the mattress 134. In some
embodiments of a method of using the bed system 132, the first edge
106 of the cushion 102 is positioned adjacent to the first edge 118
of the bedspread 114. In some embodiments, the cushion 102 is
positioned on the mattress 134 such that the top 104 of the cushion
102 is exposed. In some embodiments, the bedspread 114 is
positioned on the mattress 134 such that the top 116 of the
bedspread 114 is exposed. In some embodiments, the cushion 102 and
the bedspread 114 are positioned on top of the mattress 134 such
that the second image portion 128 on the top 116 of the bedspread
114 is aligned with the first image portion 130 found on the top
104 of the cushion 102.
[0093] In some embodiments, a child 136 is positioned on top of the
mattress 134 such that the head of the child is on top of the
cushion 102 and the body of the child is underneath the bedspread
114. In some embodiments, the child 136 is positioned such that the
child's head, which protrudes from the bedspread 114, more fully
completes the ensemble image 126 in connection with the second
image portion 128 found on the bedspread 114.
[0094] Some embodiments relate to interchangeable bedding. In some
embodiments, interchangeable bedding can include interchangeable
bedding on a cushion 102 and/or interchangeable bedding on a
bedspread 114. FIG. 4 depicts one embodiment of a cushion 102
having interchangeable bedding.
[0095] As seen in FIG. 4, the cushion 102 comprises a cushion
portion 138 and a cushion top 140. The cushion portion 138 can be
configured to cushion and/or support an object that is placed on
top of the cushion portion 138. Specifically, in some embodiments,
the cushion portion 138 can be configured to cushion and support a
head and neck of a child 136 lying with his or her head and neck
positioned on the cushion 102. In some embodiments, the cushion
portion 138 can comprise fabric, foam, thread, feathers, batting,
stuffing, and/or any other material suited for providing support
and cushioning. In some embodiments, the cushion portion 138 can
comprise an external fabric shell and an internal cushioning
material such as, for example, batting, feathers, and/or foam. In
some embodiments, the cushion portion 138 comprises a pillow and
pillow case.
[0096] The cushion portion 138 can comprise a variety of shapes and
sizes. In some embodiments, for example, the cushion portion 138
can be rectangular, triangular, square, round, and/or have any
other desired shape. In some embodiments, the cushion portion 138
can comprise a variety of sizes. In some embodiments, for example,
the cushion portion 138 can have a dimension of 1/32 inch, 1/16
inch, 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 5 inches, 6 inches, 12
inches, 18 inches, 24 inches, 36 inches, 48 inches, 60 inches,
and/or any intermediate or other dimension.
[0097] In some embodiments, the cushion portion 138 can comprise a
cushion top 140. The cushion top 140 can comprise the top surface
of the cushion portion 138 and can be configured to interact with
other features and/or components of the cushion 102.
[0098] As seen in FIG. 4, some embodiments of a cushion 102
configured for interchangeability can include a cushion cover 142.
In some embodiments, the cushion cover 142 can be configured to
change the visual appearance of the cushion 102. Specifically, in
some embodiments, the cushion cover 142 can comprise visual
characteristics and can be configured for mating with the cushion
portion 138, such as on the cushion top 140, whereby the visual
appearance of the cushion 102 is changed.
[0099] The cushion cover 142 can comprise a variety of shapes and
sizes and can be made of a variety of materials. In some
embodiments, for example, the cushion cover 142 can comprise a thin
planar member. In some embodiments, this thin planar member can
comprise fabric, plastic, natural material, synthetic material,
and/or any other thin and flexible material.
[0100] In some embodiments, for example, the cushion cover 142 can
be sized and shaped to cover all, or substantially all, of the
cushion top 140 of the cushion portion 138. In some embodiments,
the cushion cover 142 can be sized and shaped to cover only a
portion of the cushion top 140 of the cushion portion 138. In some
embodiments, the cushion cover 142 can wrap around and cover all or
substantially all of the cushion portion 138. FIG. 4 depicts one
embodiment in which the cushion cover 142 covers a portion of the
cushion top 140 of the cushion portion 138.
[0101] In some embodiments, the cushion cover 142 comprises a top
144 and a bottom (not shown). In some embodiments, the top 144 of
the cushion cover 142 can include features configured to alter the
visual appearance of the cushion 102 when the cushion cover 142 is
mated with the cushion portion 138. As further seen in FIG. 4, the
cushion cover 142 can comprise a first edge 146, a second edge 148,
a third edge 150, and a fourth edge 152. In the embodiments
depicted in FIG. 4, the first, second, third and fourth edges 146,
148, 150, and 152, define a rectangular-shaped cushion cover 142.
As further seen in FIG. 4, in some embodiments the cushion cover
142 mates with the cushion portion 138 by direct attachment, where
the cushion cover 142 comprises attachment zones 154 located
proximate to the intersection of each of the first, second, third,
and fourth edges, 146, 148, 150, and 152.
[0102] In some embodiments, the attachment zones 154 can be located
on the cushion cover 142 and/or located on the cushion portion 138.
In one embodiment, attachment zones 154 are located on both the
cushion cover 142 and on the cushion portion 138, and specifically
on the cushion top 140 of the cushion portion 138 and/or on the
bottom (not shown) of the cushion cover 142. In some embodiments,
the attachment zones 154 can comprise features and/or components
configured to selectively and removably attach and/or affix the
cushion cover 142 to the cushion top 140 of the cushion portion
138. In some embodiments, these attachment features can include,
for example, mechanical fasteners such as hook-and-loop fasteners,
one or more buttons, snaps, zippers, ties, magnets, adhesives
and/or any other feature capable of attaching and/or affixing the
cushion cover 142 to the cushion portion 138 and/or the cushion top
140 of the cushion portion 138. In some embodiments, the attachment
zones 154 can be located in any desired position on the cushion
cover 142 and/or on the cushion portion 138 and/or the cushion top
140 of the cushion portion 138. In some embodiments, for example,
the attachment zones 154 can be located in the corners, at any
position between the corners, or any other desired portion of the
cushion cover 142 and/or on the cushion portion 138. Similarly, in
some embodiments, the number of attachment zones 154 can vary and
can include, for example, one attachment zone 154, two attachment
zones 154, three attachment zones 154, four attachment zones 154,
five attachment zones 154, six attachment zones 154, ten attachment
zones 154, twenty attachment zones 154, fifty attachment zones 154,
one hundred attachment zones 154, and/or any intermediate or other
number of attachment zones.
[0103] FIG. 5 depicts one embodiment of a bedspread 114 having
interchangeable bedding.
[0104] As seen in FIG. 5, the bedspread 114 comprises a bedspread
portion 156 and a bedspread top 158. The bedspread portion 156 can
be configured to cover, comfort, and/or control the temperature of
a person or object that is placed underneath the bedspread portion
156. Specifically, in some embodiments, the bedspread portion 156
can be configured to cover and/or control the temperature of a
child 136 lying with their body positioned under the bedspread 114.
In some embodiments, the bedspread portion 156 can comprise fabric,
foam, thread, feathers, batting, stuffing, and/or any other
material suited for providing cover, comfort, and/or temperature
control. In some embodiments, the bedspread portion 156 can
comprise an external fabric shell and an internal cushioning
material such as, for example, batting, feathers, and/or foam. In
some embodiments, for example, the bedspread portion 156 can be a
comforter, comforter cover, blanket, duvet, bed linen, bedclothes,
coverlet, eiderdown, electric blanket, linen, quit, sheet, spread,
thermal blanket, afghan, carpet, cloak, coating, covering,
envelope, film, fleece, layer, mat, puff, sheath, throw, wrapper,
or shawl, or any other bedspread-like object. In some embodiments,
the bedspread portion 156 can comprise any of these aforementioned
objects inside an outer covering or shell, such as a comforter
cover or similar sack-like covering, whether closed or open.
[0105] The bedspread portion 156 can comprise a variety of shapes
and sizes. In some embodiments, for example, the bedspread portion
156 can be rectangular, triangular, square, round, and/or have any
other desired shape. In some embodiments, the bedspread portion 156
can comprise a variety of sizes. In some embodiments, for example,
the bedspread portion 156 can have a dimension of 1/32 inch, 1/16
inch, 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 5 inches, 6 inches, 12
inches, 18 inches, 24 inches, 36 inches, 48 inches, 60 inches, 72
inches, 84 inches, 96 inches, 108 inches, 120 inches, 132 inches,
144 inches, 156 inches, and/or any intermediate or other
dimension.
[0106] In some embodiments, the bedspread portion 156 can comprise
a bedspread top 158. The bedspread top 158 can comprise the top
surface of the bedspread portion 156 and can be configured to
interact with other features and/or components of the bedspread
114.
[0107] As seen in FIG. 5, some embodiments of a bedspread 114
configured for interchangeability can include a bedspread cover
160. In some embodiments, the bedspread cover 160 can be configured
to change the visual appearance of the bedspread 114. Specifically,
in some embodiments, the bedspread cover 160 can comprise visual
characteristics and can be configured for mating with the bedspread
156, such as mating with the bedspread top 158 of the bedspread
portion 156, whereby the visual appearance of the bedspread 114 is
changed.
[0108] The bedspread cover 160 can comprise a variety of shapes and
sizes and can be made of a variety of materials. In some
embodiments, for example, the bedspread cover 160 can comprise a
thin planar member. In some embodiments, this thin planar member
can comprise fabric, plastic, natural material, synthetic material,
and/or any other thin and flexible material.
[0109] In some embodiments, for example, the bedspread cover 160
can be sized and shaped to cover all, or substantially all, of the
bedspread top 158 of the bedspread portion 156. In some
embodiments, the bedspread cover 160 can be sized and shaped to
cover only a portion of the bedspread top 158 of the bedspread
portion 156. In some embodiments, the bedspread cover 160 can be
sized and shaped to encapsulate and cover the entire bedspread
portion 156, such as with a comforter cover or similar sack-like
shape, whether open or closed. FIG. 5 depicts one embodiment in
which the bedspread cover 160 covers a portion of the bedspread top
158 of the bedspread portion 156.
[0110] In some embodiments, the bedspread cover 160 comprises a top
162 and a bottom (not shown). In some embodiments, the top 162 of
the bedspread cover 160 can include features configured to alter
the visual appearance of the bedspread 114 when the bedspread cover
160 is mated with the bedspread portion 156. As further seen in
FIG. 5, the bedspread cover 160 can comprise a first edge 164, a
second edge 166, a third edge 168, and a fourth edge 170. In the
embodiments depicted in FIG. 5, the first, second, third and fourth
edges 164, 166, 168, and 170, define a rectangularly-shaped
bedspread cover 160. As further seen in FIG. 5, in some embodiments
the bedspread cover 160 mates with the bedspread portion 156 by
direct attachment to the top 158 of the bedspread portion 156,
where the bedspread cover 160 comprises attachment zones 172
located proximate to the intersection of each of the first, second,
third, and fourth edges, 164, 166, 168, and 170.
[0111] In some embodiments, the attachment zones 172 can be located
on the bedspread cover 160 and/or located on the bedspread portion
156. In one embodiment, attachment zones 172 are located on both
the bedspread cover 160 and on the bedspread portion 156, and
specifically on the bedspread top 158 of the bedspread portion 156.
In some embodiments, the attachment zones 172 can comprise features
and/or components configured to selectively and removably attach
and/or affix the bedspread cover 160 to the bedspread top 158 of
the bedspread portion 156. In some embodiments, these attachment
features can include, for example, mechanical fasteners such as, or
more hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, zippers, ties,
magnets, adhesives and/or any other feature capable of attaching
and/or affixing the bedspread cover 160 to the bedspread portion
156 and/or to the bedspread top 158 of the bedspread portion 156.
In some embodiments, the attachment zones 172 can be located in any
desired position on the bedspread cover 160 and/or on the bedspread
portion 156 and/or the bedspread top 158 of the bedspread portion
156. In some embodiments, for example, the attachment zones 172 can
be located in the corners, at any position between the corners, or
any other desired portion of the bedspread cover 160 and/or on the
bedspread portion 156. Similarly, in some embodiments, the number
of attachment zones 172 can vary and can include, for example, one
attachment zone 172, two attachment zones 172, three attachment
zones 172, four attachment zones 172, five attachment zones 172,
six attachment zones 172, ten attachment zones 172, twenty
attachment zones 172, fifty attachment zones 172, one hundred
attachment zones 172, and/or any intermediate or other number of
attachment zones.
[0112] FIGS. 6 through 31 depict specific non-limiting embodiments
of images that can be included on a bedding system. In some
embodiments, images as depicted in FIGS. 6 through 18 may include
all of the features depicted in those figures, and in some
embodiments, portions of the images as depicted in FIGS. 6 through
20 may be removed such as, for example, the background. A person of
skill in the art will recognize that the present disclosure is not
limited to the specific embodiments depicted in these figures.
[0113] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating one
embodiment of a bedding system.
[0114] FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the
bedding system of FIG. 1 configured with a bed.
[0115] FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the
bedding system of FIG. 2 configured with a person.
[0116] FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating one
embodiment of a cushion.
[0117] FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically illustrating one
embodiment of a bedspread.
[0118] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first superhero, wherein the head
of the first superhero is on the cushion and the body of the first
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0119] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second superhero, wherein the
head of the second superhero is on the cushion and the body of the
second superhero is on the bedspread.
[0120] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third superhero, wherein the head
of the third superhero is on the cushion and the body of the third
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0121] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first cartoon character, wherein
the head of the first cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the first cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0122] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second cartoon character, wherein
the head of the second cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the second cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0123] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third cartoon character, wherein
the head of the third cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the third cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0124] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fourth cartoon character, wherein
the head of the fourth cartoon character is on the cushion and the
body of the fourth cartoon character is on the bedspread.
[0125] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a doll, wherein the head of the
doll is on the cushion and the body of the doll is on the
bedspread.
[0126] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a character, wherein the head of
the character is on the cushion and the body of the character is on
the bedspread.
[0127] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first famous athlete, wherein the
head of the first famous athlete is on the cushion and the body of
the first famous athlete is on the bedspread.
[0128] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second famous athlete, wherein
the head of the second famous athlete is on the cushion and the
body of the second famous athlete is on the bedspread.
[0129] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first princess, wherein the head
of the first princess is on the cushion and the body of the first
princess is on the bedspread.
[0130] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second princess, wherein the head
of the second princess is on the cushion and the body of the second
princess is on the bedspread.
[0131] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third princess, wherein the head
of the third princess is on the cushion and the body of the third
princess is on the bedspread.
[0132] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fourth princess, wherein the head
of the fourth princess is on the cushion and the body of the fourth
princess is on the bedspread.
[0133] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fifth princess, wherein the head
of the fifth princess is on the cushion and the body of the fifth
princess is on the bedspread.
[0134] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a sixth princess, wherein the head
of the sixth princess is on the cushion and the body of the sixth
princess is on the bedspread.
[0135] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fourth superhero, wherein the
head of the fourth superhero is on the cushion and the body of the
fourth superhero is on the bedspread.
[0136] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a fifth superhero, wherein the head
of the fifth superhero is on the cushion and the body of the fifth
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0137] FIG. 25 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a sixth superhero, wherein the head
of the sixth superhero is on the cushion and the body of the sixth
superhero is on the bedspread.
[0138] FIG. 26 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a first villain, wherein the head
of the first villain is on the cushion and the body of the first
villain is on the bedspread.
[0139] FIG. 27 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a second villain, wherein the head
of the second villain is on the cushion and the body of the second
villain is on the bedspread.
[0140] FIG. 28 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a third villain, wherein the head
of the third villain is on the cushion and the body of the third
villain is on the bedspread.
[0141] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a holiday tree, wherein the top of
the Christmas tree is on the cushion and the trunk and branches of
the Christmas tree is on the bedspread.
[0142] FIG. 30 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of a two-headed character, wherein the
heads of the two-headed character is on the cushion and the body of
the two-headed character is on the bedspread.
[0143] FIG. 31 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bedding
system including a depiction of two characters, wherein the heads
of the two characters are on the cushion and the bodies of the two
characters are on the bedspread.
[0144] The foregoing description details certain embodiments of the
systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein. It will be
appreciated, however, that no matter how detailed the foregoing
appears in text, the systems, devices, and methods can be practiced
in many ways. As is also stated above, it should be noted that the
use of particular terminology when describing certain features or
aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the
terminology is being re-defined herein to be restricted to
including any specific characteristics of the features or aspects
of the technology with which that terminology is associated.
[0145] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that
various modifications and changes may be made without departing
from the scope of the described technology. Such modifications and
changes are intended to fall within the scope of the embodiments.
It will also be appreciated by those of skill in the art that parts
included in one embodiment are interchangeable with other
embodiments; one or more parts from a depicted embodiment can be
included with other depicted embodiments in any combination. For
example, any of the various components described herein and/or
depicted in the Figures may be combined, interchanged or excluded
from other embodiments.
[0146] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or
singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate
from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the
plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The
various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth
herein for sake of clarity.
[0147] It will be understood by those within the art that, in
general, terms used herein are generally intended as "open" terms
(e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but
not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having
at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes
but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by
those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced
claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly
recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such
intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the
following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory
phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim
recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be
construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by
the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim
containing such introduced claim recitation to embodiments
containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim
includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one"
and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an"
should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or
more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used
to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific
number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited,
those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should
typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g.,
the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers,
typically means at least two recitations, or two or more
recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention
analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in
general such a construction is intended in the sense one having
skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system
having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be
limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B
together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C
together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to
"at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a
construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art
would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least
one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that
have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together,
B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be
further understood by those within the art that virtually any
disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative
terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be
understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the
terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase
"A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or
"B" or "A and B."
[0148] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed
herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those
skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed
herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be
limiting.
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