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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8032959 | Bed sheet attachment system and methods The present invention provides a bed sheet attachment system that allows a user to quickly and easily change bed sheets. In one embodiment, the fitted sheet of a bed comprises an upper surface and at least one attachment member disposed on the upper surface. A quick... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8015636 | Cornerless sheets This invention relates to flat bedding top sheets having releasable corner fasteners adapted to releasably secure sheet to an underlying mattress by having male elements placed on one side panel brought into alignment and contact with female elements located on oppo... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011038 | Detachable and changeable hem The present disclosure relates to a method of providing different types of hems/flanges on the base sheet of the bed sheets or pillow cases or duvets or shams to provide variety and options. More specifically the present invention relates to a method of making a “... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7669257 | Bedding assembly A bedding assembly includes a fitted sheet forming opposing side panels when engaging a mattress and including at least one fastener positioned longitudinally along at least one of the fitted sheet opposing side panels. The bedding assembly also includes a top sheet... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7392556 | Wide head bedding and method for making a bed fitted with wide head bedding The invention is bedding for covering one or more persons in bed, with extra fabric at the head end of the bed to prevent drafts and to facilitate tucking bedding around bed occupant(s). The wide head bedding has a top edge, a foot edge, two side edges and at least ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7370377 | Crib safety sheet/blanket A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. Th... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7356889 | Child-safe fastening device A child-safe fastening device comprises a clip, one or more than one padded layer covering one or more surfaces of the clip, and one or more than one cover layer secured to the padded layer. The clip, the padded layer, and the cover layer form a plush device. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356861 | Infant support seat cushion An infant support cushion to provide a safe and secure environment for containment and retainment of an infant in a sitting position. The support cushion is provided with a resilient foam cushion body with a child receiving opening centrally therein and a contoured ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7340785 | Sanitary liner for a patient transfer mattress A patient transfer device includes an inflatable mattress and a liner releasably attached to the inflatable mattress. The inflatable mattress includes a top sheet having opposite side edges and a bottom sheet defining a plurality of holes to create a cushion of esca... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340788 | Method to improve the firmness of a pillowtop mattress A method for increasing the firmness of a pillowtop or any other soft mattress. The method includes providing a rectangular sheet of cotton fabric material having hook fasteners on one end and loop fasteners on an opposite end to attach the sheet of material around ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337480 | Box spring wrap and dust ruffle system A box spring wrap and dust ruffle system is disclosed. The box spring wrap has a strip of unbroken-loop material to which hooks, of a hook-and-loop fastener system, may be removably attached. The strip extends around the perimeter of the box spring wrap, and has con... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325263 | Fitted bed covering A fitted bed covering for a mattress is provided having pockets at either end, formed by elastic panels attached to the underside of the sheet. The fitted bed covering is installed on a mattress by inserting opposite ends of the mattress into the elastic pockets. | 02/05/2008 |
| 7302721 | Pleated bed sheets providing more room for the legs and feet of a user A top sheet for use with a bed having a mattress with a head section, a foot section, a width and a thickness provides enhanced leg/foot room. The various embodiments include a flexible sheet of material having a width with a centerline, a length with a top edge and... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299513 | Bladder support system A bladder support system for reducing the stresses placed upon a bladder unit. The bladder support system includes a bladder unit fillable with a fluid, a base member comprised of a sheet structure, wherein the base member is positioned adjacent to the bladder unit ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290301 | Bedding assembly and comforter fastener A bedding assembly including at least one fitted sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering a mattress, at least one flat sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering said fitted sheet, and stitches connecting the fitted sheet to the flat sheet along... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7260858 | Toddler bed safety top sheet A bed safety sheet for use on mattresses and particularly beneficial for use on a toddler bed is disclosed. The bed safety sheet includes a securement pocket at one end and side flaps along opposed sides which drape down over opposed sides of the mattress. The side ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243385 | Protective bedding system A portable sheet, comforter and pillow cover apparatus whose embodiment members of a top and bottom sheet coupled together, with an incorporation of a protective ply member attached to the top and bottom sheet, whose purpose is to shield and protect an individual fr... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7231679 | Bedding assembly A bedding assembly including at least one fitted sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering a mattress at least one flat sheet having a head end and a foot end for covering said fitted sheet, and stitches connecting the fitted sheet to the flat sheet along ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7217132 | Educational medium for teaching children to interact with and recognize objects A unique educational medium for teaching children to recognize various objects by sight and touch including animals, vegetables, minerals, articles, items, and environmental features according to a thematic scene associated with the medium. The medium is preferably ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7189024 | Tarp connector A connector assembly that enables a rope or other load to be attached to a tarp or other sheet material. The assembly includes male and female connector members having broad, flat base surfaces for engaging the material of the tarp from opposite sides. The male conn... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181790 | Protective cover for a comforter A protective cover for a comforter has a bottom face and a top face which form a flexible woven fabric envelope. The cover is formed from a single-piece envelope including an edge which is at least partly closed in a permanent manner and three edges having fast open... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168113 | Adjustable dust ruffle A versatile dust ruffle includes means for vertically adjusting the position of the dust ruffle on any box spring and bed frame combination. Further, the dust ruffle includes means for adjusting the dust ruffle to fit the perimeter of any size mattress. One or more ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7152260 | Holding means for use in blanket or coverlet and the like A holding appliance for use in bedding, includes a belt adapted to be wound around a bottom surface of a bed, two hook devices provided at both terminals of the belt, and two fastening devices for holding and fastening portions of a periphery of the bedding, the fas... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7152259 | Top sheet/blanket extenders An apparatus for use with a bed and bed sheet combination is disclosed. The apparatus is an extender sheet to be used in combination with an existing top sheet on a bed, with the extender sheet being removably attached to the top sheet. The purpose of the extender s... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7131152 | Bed sheet with side pocket An improved pocketed bed sheet is provided that avoids inadvertent placement of objects in a pocket, better controls placement and removal of objects from within its pocket, and deters babies and toddlers from accessing such pocket, all without the need for engageme... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7117824 | PetBib small animal shoulder carrier and toy A garment for the transporting, observing, entertaining, training, and displaying of small animals, reptiles and insects (gerbils, mice, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, lizards, etc.) in the tunnels of the garment while on the shoulders of their owners. The garment con... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7096524 | Cover with integrated patient transfer device The present invention is directed to a patient transfer system. The patient transfer system is positioned on a support area of a first underlying surface's top surface. The support area (a) receives a patient and (b) is defined by a head end, a foot end, a first sid... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086102 | Unitized bedclothes assembly A unitized bedclothes assembly simplifies bed making operations and prevents loosening and disarrangement of bed coverings while a person is sleeping and when the bed is unoccupied. Elastic bands clasp a fitted sheet to an underlying mattress. A fabric top covering ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7047580 | Multi-layer mattress protector A multiple layer mattress protector is disclosed. The mattress protector utilizes, at least, two moisture proof layers with the top moisture proof layer being releasably attached to and removable from the bottom moisture proof layer. The top moisture proof layer may... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7047991 | Bed enclosure A bed enclosure comprising a frame, a tent supported by the frame, and a mattress cover is disclosed. The frame employs a pair of opposed upright end members, an upper support bar connecting the upright end members, and an attachment bar connected to at least one of... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7007326 | Package for skirt material of a fitted cover A wound-up cylindrical package is provided of a substantially non-stretchable fabric that has edge regions in which different amounts of elastic elements are incorporated. The fabric is subsequently removed from the package without excessive gathering or twisting fo... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7007325 | Method for fitting bedding to a mattress A method for fitting bedding to a mattress in a fixed, taut position, comprising: providing a side surface formed with an interconnectable fastening means comprising band pairs of a two-sided, hooks-and-loops type material; providing bedding having double bands of f... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7003826 | Sheet set for bunk beds A sheet set is disclosed that facilitates mounting on a mattress of a bunk bed. The sheet set comprises a base sheet for mounting on the mattress, and includes a base panel with a top portion, a pair of opposite side portions and a pair of opposite end portions. A c... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6968582 | Expandable top bedding The present invention provides top-bedding that has a head-end delimited by a head-end edge; a foot-end opposite the head-end, the foot-end delimited by a foot-end edge substantially parallel to the head-end edge; at least one pair of opposing sides delimited by sid... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6954957 | Air mattress with pillow top An air mattress includes a top; a first fastener member positioned along at least a portion of a side edge of the mattress; a pocket formed on the top by a layer extending along the top and attached along its periphery to the air mattress, at least a portion of the ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6859962 | Quick change bed sheet set A set of sheets includes an upper sheet with a top panel and a lower sheet with a bottom panel. In conjunction, the upper and lower sheets are sized, structured and configured to enclose a mattress. A waterproof panel is positioned between the upper sheet and the to... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6857146 | Crib safety sheet/blanket A crib safety sheet/blanket with a sheet portion having a front surface and a back surface two opposing ends defining pockets for snugly fitting the sheet to a mattress. A blanket is sewn along its midline to the center of the fitted sheet, defining two blanket halv... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6848131 | Crib safety sheet/blanket A crib safety sheet/blanket with a sheet portion having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface of the sheet portion being disposed adjacent to a mattress. A blanket attached to the sheet portion, defining two blanket halves. Mating strips of hook and l... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6834405 | Mechanism for securing an infant in the supine position A securing mechanism for securing an infant in the supine position includes a supporting pad having a top surface for supporting said infant in the supine position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The securing mechanism further includes a ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6823543 | Quick change bed sheet set with attachable accessories A set of bed sheets includes a lower sheet sized and configured to cover the bottom portion of a mattress and an upper sheet sized and configured to cover the top portion of the mattress. First and second separable fasteners about the respective continuous edges of ... | 11/30/2004 |
