AN ARTICLE OF BEDDING

Abstract

An article of bedding includes a first section, a second section extending from the first section and a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section. A first member projects laterally from the second section toward the third section. A second member projects laterally from the third section toward the second section. A junction joins the sections and the members. Edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to bedding, and more particularly to bedding systems that include a split head article of bedding having a junction joining sections and members of the article of bedding to provide reinforcement to the article of bedding during relative movement between the sections.

BACKGROUND

Sleep is critical for people to feel and perform their best, in every aspect of their lives. Sleep is an essential path to better health and reaching personal goals. Indeed, sleep affects everything from the ability to commit new information to memory to weight gain. It is therefore essential for people to use bedding that is comfortable in order to achieve restful sleep.

To promote restful sleep, movable beds that have been designed to allow one or more sleepers to adjust a recline angle of the bed. Some movable beds allow for two sleepers to each adjust a respective recline angle. For example, when a first sleeper, such as, for example, a driver desires to have his or her body positioned at a different angle than a second sleeper, such as, for example, a passenger, he or she can adjust the recline angle for the driver side of the bed to have a recline angle that is more or less than the recline angle of the passenger side of the bed. However, conventional bed sheets do not allow for relative movement between the driver and passenger sides of the bed and often become bunched during such movement. This disclosure describes an improvement over these prior art technologies.

SUMMARY

In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, an article of bedding is provided that includes a first section, a second section extending from the first section and a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section. A first member projects laterally from the second section toward the third section. A second member projects laterally from the third section toward the second section. A junction joins the sections and the members. Edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member.

In some embodiments, the junction includes a patch. The members can be movable relative to one another to move the article of bedding between a first orientation in which a portion of an edge of the first member is spaced apart from a portion of an edge of the second member to define an aperture therebetween and a second orientation in which the portion of the edge of the first member engages the portion of the edge of the second member. The patch can extend across the aperture when the article of bedding is in the first orientation. The aperture can be V-shaped.

In some embodiments, the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the panel comprising opposite first and second sides, the junction including a patch that is coupled to one of the sides.

In some embodiments, the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the panel comprising opposite first and second sides, the junction including a patch that is stitched to one of the sides.

In some embodiments, the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the junction including a patch, the article of bedding including stitching that extends through the patch and the panel to couple the patch to the panel.

In some embodiments, the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the junction including a patch, the article of bedding including first stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the second section and the first member and second stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the third section and the second member. The first stitching and the second stitching can each be linear such that the second stitching extends at an acute angle relative to the first stitching and/or the second stitching intersects the first stitching.

In some embodiments, the first section includes opposite top and bottom surfaces, the second section and the third section each extending from the top surface, the first section including opposite first and second side surfaces each extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, the bottom surface extending continuously from the first side surface to the second side surface.

In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, a bedding system is provided that includes a mattress comprising a first portion, a second portion extending from the first portion and a third portion extending from the first portion such that the third portion is laterally adjacent to the second portion. An article of bedding comprises a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first portion, a second section extending from the first section and configured to cover at least a portion of the second portion and a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section, the third section being configured to cover at least a portion of the third portion. A first member projects laterally from the second section toward the third section. A second member projects laterally from the third section toward the second section. A junction joins the sections and the members. Edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member.

In some embodiments, the junction is a patch. The members can be movable relative to one another to move the article of bedding between a first orientation in which a portion of an edge of the first member is spaced apart from a portion of an edge of the second member to define an aperture therebetween and a second orientation in which the portion of the edge of the first member engages the portion of the edge of the second member. The patch can extend across the aperture when the article of bedding is in the first orientation.

In some embodiments, the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the junction including a patch, the article of bedding including first stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the second section and the first member and second stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the third section and the second member. The first stitching and the second stitching can each be linear such that the second stitching extends at an acute angle relative to the first stitching and/or the second stitching intersects the first stitching.

In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, an article of bedding comprises a first section, a second section extending from the first section and a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section. A first member projects laterally from the second section toward the third section. A second member projects laterally from the third section toward the second section. A junction joins the sections and the members. Edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member. The junction includes a patch. The members are movable relative to one another to move the article of bedding between a first orientation in which a portion of an edge of the first member is spaced apart from a portion of an edge of the second member to define an aperture therebetween and a second orientation in which the portion of the edge of the first member engages the portion of the edge of the second member. The patch extends across the aperture when the article of bedding is in the first orientation. The article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the article of bedding including first stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the second section and the first member and second stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the third section and the second member. The first stitching and the second stitching are each linear, the second stitching extending at an acute angle relative to the first stitching. The second stitching intersects the first stitching.

In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, a bedding system comprises a mattress having a first portion, a second portion extending from the first portion, a third portion extending from the first portion such that the third portion is laterally adjacent to the second portion. A first article of bedding comprises a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first portion, a second section extending from the first section and configured to cover at least a portion of the second portion, a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section, the third section being configured to cover at least a portion of the third portion. A first member projects laterally from the second section toward the third section. A second member projects laterally from the third section toward the second section. A junction joins the sections and the members. A first fastener is configured to engage the members to the first section to mitigate against shifting of the first article of bedding during movement of the mattress. A second article of bedding comprises a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first section of the first article of bedding, a second section extending from the first section of the second article of bedding and configured to cover at least a portion of the second section of the first article of bedding, a third section extending from the first section of the second article of bedding such that the third section of the second article of bedding is laterally adjacent to the second section of the second article of bedding, the third section of the second article of bedding being configured to cover at least a portion of the third section of the first article of bedding. A first member projects laterally from the second section of the second article of bedding toward the third section of the second article of bedding. A second member projects laterally from the third section of the second article of bedding toward the second section of the second article of bedding. A junction joins the sections of the second article of bedding and the members of the second article of bedding. A second fastener is configured to engage the members to the first section or to the first section of the first article of bedding to mitigate against shifting of the second article of bedding during movement of the mattress and the first article of bedding.

In one embodiment, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, a bedding system comprises a base having a frame and a platform coupled to the frame. The platform includes a first panel and a second panel that is rotatable relative to the first panel. The system includes a mattress comprising a first portion, a second portion extending from the first portion, and a third portion extending from the first portion such that the third portion is laterally adjacent to the second portion, the panels being positioned directly below one of the second portion and the third portion. The system includes an article of bedding comprising a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first portion, a second section extending from the first section and configured to cover at least a portion of the second portion, and a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section. The third section is configured to cover at least a portion of the third portion. A first member projects laterally from the second section toward the third section. A second member projects laterally from the third section toward the second section. A junction joins the sections and the members. A fastener has a first end coupled to a first side of the second or third section and an opposite second end coupled to an opposite second side of the second or third section or to an opposite side of the first section. The second panel rotates relative to the first panel to move the mattress from a first orientation in which top surfaces of the second section and the third section are co-planar to a second orientation in which the top surface of the third section extends at an acute angle relative to the second section. Edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member. The fastener mitigates against shifting of the article of bedding during movement of the mattress.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure will become more readily apparent from the specific description accompanied by the following drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bedding system, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure including an article of bedding and one embodiment of a mattress, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first side of one embodiment of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second side of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective, close up view of a first side of a junction of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5A is a perspective, close up view of the first side of the junction of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5B is a perspective, close up view of the second side of the junction of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective, close up view of the first side of the junction of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective, close up view of a second side of the junction of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a perspective, close up view of the second side of the junction of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a perspective, close up view of the second side of the junction of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the second side of one embodiment of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the second side of one embodiment of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10C is a perspective view of the second side of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 10B, coupled to the mattress shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a component of one embodiment of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, coupled to the mattress shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a component of one embodiment of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, coupled to the mattress shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a component of one embodiment of the article of bedding shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, coupled to the mattress shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of components of a bedding system, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of components of a bedding system, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

Like reference numerals indicate similar parts throughout the figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of the disclosure taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed disclosure.

In some embodiments, the bedding system disclosed herein includes a first article of bedding and a second article of bedding, wherein the first article of bedding is configured to cover at least a portion of the second article of bedding. In some embodiments, the first article of bedding and/or the second article of bedding can be selected from mattress bases, adjustable mattress bases, mattresses, mattress toppers, mattress covers, mattress protectors and sheets.

As used in the specification and including the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and/or to “about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment. It is also understood that all spatial references, such as, for example, horizontal, vertical, top, upper, lower, bottom, left and right, are for illustrative purposes only and can be varied within the scope of the disclosure. For example, the references “upper” and “lower” are relative and used only in the context to the other, and are not necessarily “superior” and “inferior”.

The following discussion includes a description of a bedding system in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed. Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, which are illustrated in the accompanying figures. Turning to FIGS. 1-15, there are illustrated components of a bedding system 20, in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.

System 20 includes an article of bedding, such as, for example, a sheet 22 and a mattress 24. In some embodiments, sheet 22 is a panel and is configured to cover at least a portion of mattress 24 in a manner that mitigates against the shifting of sheet 22 during relative movement of components of mattress 24, as discussed herein. Sheet 22 may include one or a plurality of layers of fabric or other material, for example. Sheet 22 includes a side 26 and an opposite side 28, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, for example. That is, side 28 is opposite side 26. A section 30 of sheet 22 includes sides 26, 28 and extends from a top surface 32 to an opposite bottom surface 34. Surfaces 32, 34 each extend continuously from a first side surface 36 of section 30 to an opposite second side surface 38 of section 30. Surfaces 36, 38 each extend continuously from surface 32 to surface 34. In some embodiments, surface 32 extends parallel to surface 34 and/or surface 36 extends parallel to surface 38 when sheet 22 is in an unstretched state, such as, for example, when no external forces are applied to sheet 22. In some embodiments, side 36 and/or side 38 extend parallel to surface 32 and/or surface 34 when sheet 22 is in the unstretched state. In some embodiments, section 30 is planar from surface 32 to surface 34 and/or from surface 36 to surface 38 when sheet 22 is in the unstretched state.

It is understood that while system 20 is described as sheet 22 being configured to cover at least a portion of mattress 24, it is envisioned that sheet 22 can include various mattress coverings, either with mattress 24, or a different mattress. Indeed, it is envisioned that sheet 22 can be either a flat sheet, which may or may not be free of elastic, or a fitted sheet, which may or may not include elastic or other stretchable material that extends about at least a portion of a circumferential distal edge of sheet 22, as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art. It is further envisioned that sheet 22 can include an alternative mattress covering, such as, for example, a mattress protector, a mattress pad and/or a mattress topper. In such embodiments, sheet 22 can include two or more layers of fabric or other material, wherein a fill material and/or a cushioning material is positioned between two adjacent layers. In some embodiments, the fill material and/or the cushioning material comprises a compliant material, a non-compliant material, polyester fiber, wool, kapok, latex, foam, memory foam, feathers, gel, memory foam, and/or combinations or blends of the same. In some embodiments, the fill material and/or the cushioning material comprises a single piece of foam. In some embodiments, the fill material and/or the cushioning material comprises one or more of the materials disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/036,249, filed by Applicant on Jul. 16, 2018, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety. In some embodiments, the fill material and/or cushioning material comprises a matrix of fibers. In some embodiments, such fibers are made from a polymer, such as, for example, polyurethane. In some embodiments, the fill material and/or cushioning material comprises a mat of electrospun fibers. In some embodiments, the fill material and/or the cushioning material comprises microfilaments of multi-filament yarn or monofilament yarn. In some embodiments, the sheet 22 can be in the form of a spacer fabric that includes two layers of fabric or other material joined together by a connecting layer (between inner surfaces of the two layers) that is formed by microfilaments, either multi-filament yarn (permitting additional elasticity of the spacer fabric) or monofilament yarn (permitting additional air permeability through and within the connecting layer). The connecting layer can take on a variety of shapes like tubes, pleat, or other engineered forms, In some embodiments, at least one of the two layers may be a breathable material, such as, for example a ventilated or breathable fabric that allows airflow. In some embodiments, at least one of the two layers may include a water resistant or waterproof material or finish (to an outer surface) that prevents water and/or other liquids from penetrating the material or outer surface. In such case, the material or outer surface may also be gas permeable to allow air to move through or be gas impermeable to deflect air flow. Combinations of these characteristics can be used; for example, the sheet 22 may be a spacer fabric having a first layer of breathable material, a connecting layer formed by monofilament yarn and a second layer with an outer surface of water-resistant and gas impermeable finish resulting in airflow passing through the first layer, circulating throughout the connecting layer and passing through the second layer but deflected by its outer surface so as to be returned, at least in part, to the connecting layer for circulation throughout its volume. In some embodiments, the sheet 22 comprises one or more of the materials disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/410,989, filed by Applicant on Jan. 20, 2017, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety.

Sheet 22 includes sections 40, 42 each extending from surface 32 such that section 42 is laterally adjacent to section 40. It should be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that sheet 22 is split between section 40 and section 42 and/or sections 40, 42 define a split such that sheet 22 is a split sheet and/or split-head sheet. Section 40 includes a bottom surface 44 and an opposite top surface 46. Surfaces 44, 46 each extend continuously from a first side surface 48 of section 40 to an opposite second side surface 50 of section 40. Surfaces 48, 50 each extend continuously from surface 44 to surface 46. Likewise, section 42 includes a bottom surface 52 and an opposite top surface 54. Surfaces 52, 54 each extend continuously from a first side surface 56 of section 42 to an opposite second side surface 58 of section 42. Surfaces 56, 58 each extend continuously from surface 52 to surface 54. In some embodiments, surface 48 is continuous with surface 36 and/or surface 58 is continuous with surface 38. In some embodiments, stitching 60 extends continuously from surface 36 to surface 38 and/or from surface 48 to surface 58. That is, stitching 60 includes no gaps or spaces between surface 36 and surface 38 and/or between surface 48 and surface 58. In some embodiments, surface 44 and/or surface 52 is/are joined with surface 32 by stitching 60. For example, stitching 60 can define a continuous seam that couples section 40 to section 30 and couples section 42 to section 30.

In some embodiments, sections 30, 40, 42 are each made of the same material. In some embodiments, at least one of sections 30, 40, 42 is made from a different material than at least one of sections 30, 40, 42. In some embodiments, section 30 includes a first material and sections 40, 42 each include a second material that is different than the first material. For example, in some embodiments, section 30 includes a first material that is breathable or porous and sections 40, 42 each include a second material that is non-breathable or non-porous. In some embodiments, section 30, section 40 and/or section 42 include one or more of the materials disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/141,223, which was filed by Applicant on Apr. 28, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,788,661 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety.

Sections 30, 40, 42 are configured to cover at least a portion of an upper or sleep surface 25 of mattress 24. Mattress 24 includes a lower surface 27 opposite surface 25 and a plurality of side walls each extending from surface 25 to surface 27. In some embodiments, surface 25 is defined by a portion 29 and portions 31, 33 that each extend from an end of portion 29 such that portion 33 is laterally adjacent to portion 31, as shown in FIG. 1. In some embodiments, portion 33 is movable relative to portion 31 to move mattress 24 between a first orientation in which portions 31, 33 are coplanar with one another and/or portion 29 and a second orientation in which portion 33 extends at an angle, such as, for example, an acute angle relative to portion 31. In some embodiments, portion 31 and/or portion 33 is/are positioned in a different plane than portion 29 such that portion 31 and/or portion 33 is non-coplanar with portion 29 when mattress 24 is in the second orientation. The side walls of mattress 24 can include opposite side walls 35, 37 and a side wall 39 that extends from wall 35 to wall 37. Portion 31 includes a side wall 41 and a side wall 43 extending transverse to wall 41. Likewise, portion 33 includes a side wall 45 and a side wall 47 extending transverse to wall 45. In some embodiments, walls 43, 47 are joined at an interface 49.

In some embodiments, sheet 22 includes a plurality of panels each configured to cover at least a portion of walls 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45 when sections 30, 40, 42 cover at least a portion of surface 25. For example, in some embodiments, sheet 22 includes a panel 62 extending from surface 34 such that panel 62 extends from surface 36 to surface 38. Panel 62 is configured to cover at least a portion of wall 39. A panel 64 of sheet 22 extends from surfaces 36, 48 such that panel 64 extends from surface 34 to surface 46. Panel 64 is configured to cover at least a portion of wall 35. A panel 66 of sheet 22 extends from surfaces 38, 58 such that panel 66 extends from surface 34 to surface 54. Panel 66 is configured to cover at least a portion of wall 37. A panel 68 of sheet 22 extends from surface 46 such that panel 68 extends from surface 48 to surface 50. Panel 68 is configured to cover at least a portion of wall 41. A panel 70 of sheet 22 extends from surface 50 such that panel 70 extends from surface 44 to surface 46. Panel 70 is configured to cover at least a portion of wall 43. A panel 72 of sheet 22 extends from surface 54 such that panel 72 extends from surface 56 to surface 58. Panel 72 is configured to cover at least a portion of wall 45. A panel 74 of sheet 22 extends from surface 56 such that panel 74 extends from surface 52 to surface 54. Panel 74 is configured to cover at least a portion of wall 47. In some embodiments, panels 70, 74 are joined at an interface. As discussed herein, bottom edges of panels 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74 can include elastic or other stretchable material along at least a portion thereof such that sheet 22 is a fitted sheet.

In some embodiments, sheet 22 includes a member, such as, for example, a flap 76 projecting laterally from section 40 toward section 42 and a member, such as, for example, a flap 78 projecting laterally from section 41 toward section 40. In some embodiments, flap 76 extends laterally from surface 50 and flap 78 extends laterally from surface 56. As shown in FIG. 5A, for example, flap 76 extends laterally from surface 50 and flap 78 extends laterally from surface 56 at the split defined by sections 40, 42 and discussed herein. Flaps 76, 78 each include a distal end positioned adjacent to section 30 and an opposite proximal end. Flap 76 includes an edge 76a that faces flap 78 and flap 78 includes an edge 78a that faces flap 76, as also shown in FIG. 5A. In some embodiments, edges 76a, 78a are defined by hems in sheet 22 along the length of flap 76 and along the length of flap 78, respectively. Edges 76a, 78a are joined at the distal ends of flaps 76, 78 and are not joined to one another at the proximal ends of flaps 76, 78. In particular, edges 76a, 78a are joined at the distal ends of flaps 76, 78 such that flap 78 does not overlap or overlap flap 76 and/or flap 76 does not overlap or overlay flap 78. That is, no portion of flap 76 overlaps or overlaps any portion of flap 78, and vice versa. In some embodiments, edges 76a, 78a are joined at the distal ends of flaps 76, 78 by stitching, adhesive, nails, barbs, raised elements, spikes, clips, snaps, friction fittings, compressive fittings, expanding rivets, staples, magnetic connection and/or posts. In some embodiments, edges 76a, 78a are not joined at the distal ends of flaps 76, 78, but are instead each coupled to section 30 via stitching 60 and/or stitching that overlaps stitching 60, as shown in FIG. 5B, for example. In some embodiments, edge 76a and/or edge 78a is/are linear along the entire length of edge 76a and/or edge 78a.

As would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, not joining the proximal ends of flaps 76, 78 by stitching, for example, allows relative movement between flaps 76, 78 to move sheet 22 between a first orientation in which edge 76a is spaced apart from edge 78a at the proximal ends of flaps 76, 78 to define an aperture or split area 75 therebetween and a second orientation in which edge 76a engages edge 78a at the proximal ends of flaps 76, 78. Moving sheet 22 from the first orientation to the second orientation closes aperture 75 and moving sheet 22 from the second orientation to the first orientation opens aperture 75. In some embodiments, edge 76a engages edge 78a along entire lengths of edges 76a, 78a when sheet 22 is in the second orientation. In some embodiments, aperture 75 is V-shaped.

Sheet 22 includes stitching 80 between flap 76 and section 40 such that flap 76 defines a hem, as discussed herein. Sheet 22 further includes stitching 82 between flap 78 and section 42 such that flap 78 defines a hem, as discussed herein. Stated another way, stitching 80 and stitching 82 define hems in sheet 22 along flap 76 and along flap 78, respectively. In some embodiments, stitching 80 extends through an interface between flap 76 and section 40 and/or stitching 82 extends through an interface between flap 78 and section 42. In some embodiments, the material that makes up flap 76 is the same as the material that makes up section 40 and/or the material that makes up flap 78 is the same as the material that makes up section 42.

Distal ends of sections 40, 42 and distal ends of flaps 76, 78 are joined by a junction, such as, for example, a patch 84. In particular, patch 84 includes a piece of material that is separate from the material that makes up section 30, separate from the material that makes up section 40, separate from the material that makes up section 42, separate from the material that makes up flap 76 and separate from the material that makes up flap 78. Patch 84 is coupled to sheet 22 such that patch 84 directly engages side 28. In some embodiments, a distal end of patch 84 includes an end surface that is spaced apart from an interface between section 30 and sections 40, 42. That is, in some embodiments, patch 84 is stitched only to flaps 76, 78 and not to section 30 such that stitching 60 does not extend through patch 84, as shown in FIG. 5B. In some embodiments, patch 84 is stitched to the section 30 either via the stitching 60, stitching overlying stitching 60 or some other separate stitching 90, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example. In some embodiments, flaps 76, 78 are joined via patch 84 such that flaps 76, 78 are held together at their distal ends and don't pull away from one another and/or start to tear. Patch 84 is configured to provide structure to sheet 22 and/or maintain the structure of sections 30, 40, 42. That is, in some embodiments, patch 84 prevents section 40 from separating from section 30 and/or section 42 from separating from section 30 when external forces are applied to sheet 22 during movement of mattress 24, for example. In particular, when sheet 22 is applied to cover 24 and portion 31 moves relative to section 33 and/or at least one of portions 31, 33 moves relative to portion 29, patch 84 prevents section 40 from separating from section 30 and/or section 42 from separating from section 30. By preventing section 40 from separating from section 30 and/or section 42 from separating from section 30 during movement of mattress 24, patch 84 allows sheet 22 to remain coupled to mattress 24 during movement of mattress 24 such that sheet 22 covers at least a portion of mattress 24, such as, for example, surface 25 during movement of mattress 24. It is also envisioned that patch 84 prevents bunching of sheet 22 during relative movement of mattress 24. When sheet 22 is in the first orientation discussed above, patch 84 extends across aperture 75 such that, when viewing side 26, patch 84 is visible between flaps 76, 78 within aperture 75. In some embodiments, patch 84 is made from a material that is more stretchable than a material that section 30, section 40 and/or section 42 are made from. For example, in some embodiments, patch 84 is made from Spandex and section 30, section 40 and/or section 42 are made from a material that is less stretchable than Spandex. In some embodiments, patch 84 is made from an elastic material and section 30, section 40 and/or section 42 are made from an inelastic material.

In some embodiments, stitching 80, 82 does not extend through patch 84 and patch 84 is coupled to sections 40, 42 and/or flaps 76, 78 by stitching 86, 88 that is separate and/or distinct from stitching 80, 82, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 7, for example. This allows patch 84 to be coupled to sections 40, 42 via a second means that is distinct from stitching 80, 82. This also allows patch 84 to be coupled to sections 40, 42 and/or flaps 76, 78 after sections 40, 42 are coupled to section 30. That is, sections 30, 40, 42 can define a first unitary body that includes stitching 80, 82 and patch 84 can define a second unitary body that is attached to the unitary body defined by sections 30, 40, 42 by stitching 86, 88. Stated another way, in some embodiments, section 40 and/or section 42 can be coupled to section 30 by stitching 60 and patch 84 can be coupled to sections 40, 42 and/or flaps 76, 78 by stitching 86, 88. In some embodiments, stitching 80, 82 does extend through and couples patch 84 to sections 40,42 and/or flaps 76,78. In some embodiments, stitching 86 is applied over and/or through a portion of stitching 80 and/or stitching 88 is applied over and/or through a portion of stitching 82. In some embodiments, stitching 86 and/or stitching 88 are linear along the entire length thereof. In some embodiments, stitching 86 extends at an acute angle relative to stitching 88 and/or stitching 86 intersects stitching 88. In some embodiments, stitching 60 is spaced apart from a distal portion of patch 84 such that stitching 60 does not extend through patch 84. That is, patch 84 is spaced apart from stitching 60. In some embodiments, sheet 22 includes stitching 90 that is separate and distinct from stitching 60, as shown in FIG. 7. In some embodiments, stitching 90 is applied over stitching 60 to provide reinforcement.

In some embodiments, sheet 22 includes a fastener 92 that extends across sheet 22 to further assist in maintaining the coupling of sheet 22 with mattress 24 during movement of mattress 24, as discussed herein. For example, in one embodiment, shown in FIG. 10A, fastener 92 includes a first part 94 having an end 96 that is coupled to patch 84 and an opposite end 98 that is coupled to section 30 and/or one of the panels of sheet 22 and a second part 100 having an end 102 that is coupled to patch 84 and an opposite end 104 that is coupled to section 30 and/or one of the panels of sheet 22. In some embodiments, ends 96, 102 directly engage and/or are integrally formed with one another. In some embodiments, ends 96, 102 are spaced apart from one another by patch 84. In some embodiments, end 98 is coupled directly to panel 64 and/or end 104 is coupled directly to panel 66. In some embodiments, end 98 is coupled directly to a distal edge 106 of panel 64 (FIG. 1) and/or end 104 is coupled directly to a distal edge 108 of panel 66 (FIG. 1). It is envisioned that fastener 92 may be in the form of tethers and/or straps wherein part 94 defines a first tether or strap and part 100 defines a second tether or strap. It is further envisioned that part 94 can include two or more tethers or straps and that part 100 can include two or more tethers or straps.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C, end 96 of part 94 is coupled to a distal edge of panel 68, end 98 of part 94 is coupled to a distal edge of panel 64, end 102 of part 100 is coupled to a distal edge of panel 72 and end 104 of part 100 is coupled to a distal edge of panel 66. That is, parts 94, 100 are individual straps that each extend from a top corner of section 40 or section 42 (the split length) to distal edges of one of panels 64, 66. In some embodiments, parts 94, 100 each extend at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis defined by sheet 22, the orientation of which being maintained when sheet 22 is applied to mattress 24, as shown in FIG. 10C, to further assist in maintaining the coupling of sheet 22 with mattress 24 during movement of mattress 24. That is, while patch 84 creates a solid joint between sections 40, 42, use of fastener 92 separated parts 94, 100 allows sheet 22 to be secured to mattress 24 in a manner that mitigates against and/or prevents relative movement between sheet 22 and mattress 24 as mattress moves between various orientations. It would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that coupling ends 98, 104 to distal edges of panels 64, 66 provides tension between top corners of sections 40, 42 to tightly fit flaps 76, 78 of sheet around portions 31, 33 of mattress 24 in a manner that is not too strong so as to create a taut sheet snapback if released, yet not too weak that flaps 76, 78 sag around portions 31, 33. As discussed herein, the angled orientation of parts 94, 100 angles parts 94, 100 away from flaps 76, 78 and portions 31, 33. In some embodiments, the angled orientation of parts 94, 100 and the attachment points of ends 96, 98, 102, 104 can vary depending on the sheet size. For example, in some embodiments, the use of fasteners across each head are preferably removeable and adjustable as to distal edge connection point. As discussed herein, the distal edge connection (regardless of type of connection) is preferably located such that the distance from the top corner of a “split” section to the distal edge connection via the perimeter of the sheet varies depending on the sheet size (larger sheet, longer distance). In some embodiments, the preferred distance (that gives the right amount of tension) is about 75 inches for a king size sheet (shorter for queen and longer for Cal king). In some embodiments, this is about 35% (75/210 inches) of the distance from one top corner to the other top corner (entire perimeter of sheet). In some embodiments, the range is 30-40%. FIG. 10C as an example, shows the sheet perimeter broken into three “equal” lengths—the two fastened perimeter sections (that appear like “loops” in the figure) and the unfastened perimeter extending from one “loop” to the other “loop”.

In one embodiment, shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, parts 94, 100 are elastic bands, such as, for example, elastic straps and an elastic strap 110 is applied to each of edge 106 and edge 108 such that ends 98, 104 each directly engage one of straps 110. In some embodiments, strap 110 includes one part. In some embodiments, strap 110 includes more than one part, wherein the parts of strap 110 are coupled to one another to form strap 110. In some embodiments, strap 110 is applied continuously to a perimeter of sheet 22 defined by edge 106 for use of sheet 22 as a fitted sheet or mattress protector. In some embodiments, ends 98, 104 are each directly engaged with one of straps 110 via hook and loop fasteners (Velcro), buckles, screws, adhesive, nails, barbs, raised elements, spikes, clips, snaps, friction fittings, compressive fittings, expanding rivets, staples, fixation plates, key/keyslot, tongue in groove, dovetail, magnetic connection and/or posts. In some embodiments, a female connector 112 is coupled directly to each of straps 110 and a male connector 114 is coupled to each of ends 98, 104, as shown in FIG. 12. Connectors 114 are each sized and shaped for disposal within one of connectors 112 in a snap fit configuration. It is also envisioned that connectors 112, 114 may be reversed such that connectors 114 are coupled to straps 110 and connectors 112 are coupled to ends 98, 104. In one embodiment, end 98 is coupled to strap 110 via a button. For example, in one embodiment, end 98 includes a slit or buttonhole for receiving a button that is coupled to strap 110, as shown in FIG. 11. In one embodiment, end 98 is coupled to strap via connectors 112, 114, as shown in FIG. 12. In one embodiment, each distal edge can be provided with more than 1 point of connection/engagement available to a user regardless of type of connection means, as shown in FIG. 12, for example.

In one embodiment, shown in FIG. 13, a stud 116 is coupled to strap 110 and ends 98, 104 each include a socket 118. In particular, sockets 118 are each configured for disposal of one of studs 116 therein such that sockets 118 each form a snap fastener with one of studs 116. In some embodiments, sockets 118 each include a spring that engages a groove of one of sockets 118 to hold one of sockets 118 together with one of studs 116.

In assembly, operation and use, sections 30, 40, 42 are coupled together, as discussed above. Patch 84 is either assembled with sections 30, 40, 42 or is coupled to sections 30, 40, 42 after sections 30, 40, 42 are assembled. Sheet 22 is then applied to mattress 24 by directly engaging side 28 with surface 25 such that portion 30 covers at least a portion of section 29, portion 40 covers at least a portion of section 31 and portion 42 covers at least a portion of section 33. In some embodiments, fastener 94 is coupled to section 30 either directly or via panels 64, 66 to mitigate against sheet 22 from shifting during movement of mattress 24, such as, for example, during relative movement between portion 29 and at least one of portions 31, 33 and/or relative movement between portions 31, 33.

In one embodiment, system 20 includes two sheets 22 wherein the two sheets 22 are adapted to be used together. For example, in one embodiment, one of the two sheets 22 is a fitted sheet that is configured to be positioned over a second of the two sheets 22 that is a mattress protector. In such embodiments, the respective distal edge connections of each sheet 22 may be located away from one another so as not to interfere with their respective operations. Alternatively, the overlying sheet can use any available distal edge connections of the underlying sheet. In one particular embodiment, shown in FIG. 14, system 20 includes two sheets 22, which are the same or similar to sheets 22 discussed herein and will be described as sheet 22′ and sheet 22″ to distinguish between the two sheets 22. In this embodiment, sheet 22′ is configured to be applied directly to a cushion or mattress, such as, for example, mattress 24 and sheet 22″ is configured to be applied directly over sheet 22′. In particular, sheet 22′ is applied to mattress 24 by directly engaging side 28 with surface 25 such that section 30 covers at least a portion of portion 29, section 40 covers at least a portion of portion 31 and section 42 covers at least a portion of portion 33. Once sheet 22′ is applied to mattress 24, sheet 22″ is applied over sheet 22′. For example, sheet 22″ is applied to sheet 22′ by directly engaging side 28 of sheet 22″ with side 26 of sheet 22′ such that section 30 of sheet 22″ covers at least a portion of section 30 of sheet 22′, section 40 of sheet 22″ covers at least a portion of section 40 of sheet 22′ and section 42 of sheet 22″ covers at least a portion of section 42 of sheet 22′.

It is envisioned in such an embodiment that sheet 22′ utilizes its fastener 92 parts 94, 100 to secure the sheet 22′ to mattress 24 in a manner that mitigates against and/or prevents relative movement between sheet 22′ and mattress 24 as mattress 24 moves between various orientations, as discussed herein. Likewise, sheet 22″ can utilize its fastener 92 parts 94, 100 to secure the sheet 22″ to mattress 24 in a manner that mitigates against and/or prevents relative movement between sheet 22′ and mattress 24 as mattress 24 moves between various orientations, as discussed herein, as well as to prevent relative movement between sheet 22″ and sheet 22′. In such case, the distal edge connection points for sheet 22′ and sheet 22″ are positioned relative to one another so as not to overlap/overlie one another or otherwise interfere with each other. Alternatively, the sheet 22′ and the sheet 22″ may utilize the same/similar means of engagement so that the fastener 92 parts 94, 100 for sheet 22″ may utilize any available distal edge connection point for underlying sheet 22′. Again, it should be appreciated that while sheet 22 has been described as a bed sheet, such as, for example, a fitted sheet and/or a flat sheet, it is envisioned that sheet 22′ can take the form of a mattress protector or a mattress topper/mattress cover that includes a cushioning material, such as, for example, foam, or a fill material, to provide a layer of comfort. It is further envisioned that sheet 22″ can be a sheet, such as, for example, a bed sheet that covers the mattress protector or the mattress topper/mattress cover wherein sheet 22″ does not include a cushioning material and/or a fill material.

In some embodiments, system 20 includes an adjustable base/foundation 126 in addition to mattress 24, wherein mattress 24 sits on top of adjustable base/foundation 126 and at least one sheet 22 covers mattress 24. In some embodiments, adjustable base/foundation 126 is the same or similar to base 200 described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/155,857, which was filed by the current inventors on Jan. 22, 2021, and is expressly incorporated by reference herein, it its entirety. In particular, adjustable base/foundation 126 can include a frame 202 and tilting assembly 204 coupled to frame 202. In some embodiments, one or more power units, such as, for example, one or more fans 206 are coupled to frame 202. In some embodiments, fan 206 is configured to create negative pressure that moves air adjacent to surface 29 into a cavity of mattress 24. In some embodiments, fan 206 is configured to create negative pressure that moves air within a cavity of mattress 24 into a housing of fan 206. In some embodiments, fan 206 is configured to create positive pressure that moves air within a cavity of mattress 24 out of mattress 24. In some embodiments, base 200 includes one or a plurality of fans.

Adjustable base/foundation 126 can include a platform 216 having a plurality of sections that are configured to be rotated and/or pivoted relative to one another via tilting assembly 204 to selectively incline mattress 24. For example, in one embodiment, platform 216 includes a section 216a that is connected to a section 216b by a hinge 218. Section 216b is rotatable relative to section 216a about hinge 218 to move platform 216 between a first orientation in which section 216a extends parallel to section 216b and a second orientation in which section 216a extends at an angle between about 1 degree to about 90 degrees relative to section 216b. Mattress 24 is configured to be positioned between opposite sides of frame platform 216 to prevent mattress 24 from sliding relative to base 200.

In one embodiment, frame 202 includes longitudinal rails 210a, 210b and transverse rails 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e and 212f that each join rail 210a with rail 210b. Rails 210a, 210b each extend parallel to one another. Rails 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e and 212f each extend perpendicular to rails 210a, 210b. Vertical legs 214a, 214b are supported by rails 210a, 210b, 212a; vertical legs 214c, 214d are supported by rails 210a, 210b, 212c; and vertical legs 214e, 214f are supported by rails 210a, 210b and 212e. Rails 210a, 210b, 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e and 212f support platform 216 and fan 206 positioned under platform 216.

Platform 216 includes sections 216c, 216d, 216e, 216f, 216g, 216h. Section 216d is connected to section 216c by one or more hinges 218a and is rotatable relative to section 216c about hinges 218a; section 216d is connected to section 216e by one or more hinges 218b and is rotatable relative to section 216e about hinges 218b; section 216f is connected to section 216e by one or more hinges 218c and is rotatable relative to section 216e about hinges 218c; section 216g is connected to section 216f by one or more hinges 218d and is rotatable relative to section 216f about hinges 218d; and section 216h is connected to section 216g by one or more hinges 218e and is rotatable relative to section 216g about hinges 218e.

Tilting assembly 204 includes a hydraulic cylinder 220 that includes a tube 222 that is coupled to rail 212a and a rod 224 having an end 226 movably positioned in tube 222 and an opposite end 228 that is coupled directly to rail 212b. Rod 224 is movable relative to tube 222 to move rail 212b toward and away from rail 212a. As rail 212b moves toward rail 212a, section 216d rotates relative to section 216c about hinges 218a in a first rotational direction. A s rail 212b moves away from rail 212a, section 216d rotates relative to section 216c about hinges 218a in an opposite second rotational direction. In some embodiments, tube 222 is coupled to section 216d and end 228 is coupled directly to rail 212a.

Tilting assembly 204 further includes a hydraulic cylinder 230 that includes a tube 232 that is coupled to rail 212d and a rod 234 having an end 236 movably positioned in tube 232 and an opposite end 238 that is coupled directly to rail 212c. Rod 234 is movable relative to tube 232 to move rail 212c toward and away from rail 212d. As rail 212c moves toward rail 212d, section 216h rotates relative to section 216g about hinges 218e in a first rotational direction. As rail 212c moves away from rail 212d, section 216h rotates relative to section 216g about hinges 218e in an opposite second rotational direction. In some embodiments, tube 232 is coupled to section 216g and end 238 is coupled directly to rail 212d.

In operation and use, mattress 24 is placed on top of platform 216 such that surface 27 directly engages platform 216. Sheet 22 is then positioned over mattress 24, as discussed herein. Adjustable base/foundation 126 can then be used to move mattress 24 from a planar configuration, shown in FIG. 15, in which surface 25 is planar across portions 29, 31, 33 to an angled or non-planar configuration, not shown, in which surface 25 of section 29 extends at an angle, such as, for example, an acute angle relative to section 31 and/or section 33. In particular, rail 212b is moved relative to rail 212a and/or rail 212c is moved relative to rail 212d as discussed herein, such that mattress 24 moves from the planar configuration the angled or non-planar configuration.

It is envisioned that adjustable base/foundation 126 can be adapted to angle portion 31 relative to portion 29 independently of angling portion 33 relative to portion 29. For example, in some embodiments, adjustable base/foundation 126 can be adapted such that section 216c, for example, includes spaced apart sections that are movable relative to one another, wherein cylinder 220 and tube 222 include two spaced apart cylinders 220 and two spaced apart tubes 222 such that one set of cylinder 220 and tube 222 are coupled to one of the spaced apart sections of section 216c and the other set of cylinder 220 and tube 222 are coupled to other one of the spaced apart sections of section 216c. In other embodiments, system 20 can include two adjustable base/foundations 126 to angle portion 31 relative to portion 29 independently of angling portion 33 relative to portion 29. For example, system 20 can include a first adjustable base/foundation 126 that supports portion 31 to angle portion 31 relative to portion 29 and can include a second adjustable base/foundation 126 that supports portion 33 to angle portion 33 relative to portion 29. As discussed above, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 in various manners to angle portion 31 relative to portion 33 and vice versa, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 14, for example. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-10 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-20 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-30 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-40 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-50 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-60 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-70 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-80 degrees. In some embodiments, portion 31 can be angled relative to portion 33 about 1-90 degrees.

It will be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments disclosed herein. For example, features of any one embodiment can be combined with features of any other embodiment. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplification of the various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. An article of bedding comprising: a first section;a second section extending from the first section;a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section;a first member projecting laterally from the second section toward the third section;a second member projecting laterally from the third section toward the second section; anda junction joining the sections and the members,wherein edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member.

2. The article of bedding recited in claim 1, wherein the junction includes a patch.

3. The article of bedding recited in claim 2, wherein the members are movable relative to one another to move the article of bedding between a first orientation in which a portion of an edge of the first member is spaced apart from a portion of an edge of the second member to define an aperture therebetween and a second orientation in which the portion of the edge of the first member engages the portion of the edge of the second member.

4. The article of bedding recited in claim 3, wherein the patch extends across the aperture when the article of bedding is in the first orientation.

5. The article of bedding recited in claim 3, wherein the aperture is V-shaped.

6. The article of bedding recited in claim 1, wherein the article of bedding includes a first strap having a first end coupled to the second section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section and a second strap having a first end coupled to the third section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section.

7. The article of bedding recited in claim 1, wherein the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the panel comprising opposite first and second sides, the junction including a patch that is stitched to one of the sides.

8. The article of bedding recited in claim 1, wherein the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the junction including a patch, the article of bedding including stitching that extends through the patch and the panel to couple the patch to the panel.

9. The article of bedding recited in claim 1, wherein the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the junction including a patch, the article of bedding including first stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the second section and the first member and second stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the third section and the second member.

10. The article of bedding recited in claim 9, wherein the first stitching and the second stitching are each linear, the second stitching extending at an acute angle relative to the first stitching.

11. The article of bedding recited in claim 9, wherein the first stitching and the second stitching are each linear, the second stitching intersecting the first stitching.

12. The article of bedding recited in claim 1, wherein the first section includes opposite top and bottom surfaces, the second section and the third section each extending from the top surface, the first section including opposite first and second side surfaces each extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, the bottom surface extending continuously from the first side surface to the second side surface.

13. A bedding system comprising: a mattress comprising: a first portion,a second portion extending from the first portion, anda third portion extending from the first portion such that the third portion is laterally adjacent to the second portion; andan article of bedding comprising: a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first portion,a second section extending from the first section and configured to cover at least a portion of the second portion,a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section, the third section being configured to cover at least a portion of the third portion,a first member projecting laterally from the second section toward the third section,a second member projecting laterally from the third section toward the second section,a junction joining the sections and the members,a first strap having a first end coupled to the second section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section, anda second strap having a first end coupled to the third section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section,wherein edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member, andwherein the fastener mitigates against shifting of the article of bedding during movement of the mattress.

14. The bedding system recited in claim 13, wherein the junction includes a patch.

15. The bedding system recited in claim 14, wherein the members are movable relative to one another to move the article of bedding between a first orientation in which a portion of an edge of the first member is spaced apart from a portion of an edge of the second member to define an aperture therebetween and a second orientation in which the portion of the edge of the first member engages the portion of the edge of the second member.

16. The bedding system recited in claim 15, wherein the patch extends across the aperture when the article of bedding is in the first orientation.

17. The bedding system recited in claim 13, wherein the article of bedding includes a panel, the panel comprising the sections and the members, the junction including a patch, the article of bedding including first stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the second section and the first member and second stitching that extends through the patch and defines an interface between the third section and the second member.

18. The bedding system recited in claim 17, wherein the first stitching and the second stitching are each linear, the second stitching extending at an acute angle relative to the first stitching.

19. The bedding system recited in claim 17, wherein the first stitching and the second stitching are each linear, the second stitching intersecting the first stitching.

20. An article of bedding comprising: a first section;a second section extending from the first section;a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section;a first member projecting laterally from the second section toward the third section;a second member projecting laterally from the third section toward the second section;a junction joining the sections and the members;a first strap having a first end coupled to the second section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section; anda second strap having a first end coupled to the third section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section,wherein edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member,wherein the junction includes a patch,wherein the members are movable relative to one another to move the article of bedding between a first orientation in which a portion of an edge of the first member is spaced apart from a portion of an edge of the second member to define an aperture therebetween and a second orientation in which the portion of the edge of the first member engages the portion of the edge of the second member, andwherein the patch extends across the aperture when the article of bedding is in the first orientation.

21. A bedding system comprising: a mattress comprising: a first portion,a second portion extending from the first portion,a third portion extending from the first portion such that the third portion is laterally adjacent to the second portion; anda first article of bedding comprising: a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first portion, a second section extending from the first section and configured to cover at least a portion of the second portion,a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section, the third section being configured to cover at least a portion of the third portion,a first member projecting laterally from the second section toward the third section,a second member projecting laterally from the third section toward the second section,a junction joining the sections and the members, anda first fastener configured to mitigate against shifting of the first article of bedding during movement of the mattress; anda second article of bedding comprising: a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first section of the first article of bedding,a second section extending from the first section of the second article of bedding and configured to cover at least a portion of the second section of the first article of bedding,a third section extending from the first section of the second article of bedding such that the third section of the second article of bedding is laterally adjacent to the second section of the second article of bedding, the third section of the second article of bedding being configured to cover at least a portion of the third section of the first article of bedding,a first member projecting laterally from the second section of the second article of bedding toward the third section of the second article of bedding, a second member projecting laterally from the third section of the second article of bedding toward the second section of the second article of bedding, a junction joining the sections of the second article of bedding and the members of the second article of bedding, anda second fastener configured to mitigate against shifting of the second article of bedding during movement of the first article of bedding and the mattress.

22. A bedding system comprising: a base comprising a frame and a platform coupled to the frame, the platform including a first panel and a second panel that is rotatable relative to the first panel;a mattress comprising: a first portion,a second portion extending from the first portion, anda third portion extending from the first portion such that the third portion is laterally adjacent to the second portion, the panels being positioned directly below one of the second portion and the third portion; andan article of bedding comprising: a first section configured to cover at least a portion of the first portion, a second section extending from the first section and configured to cover at least a portion of the second portion,a third section extending from the first section such that the third section is laterally adjacent to the second section, the third section being configured to cover at least a portion of the third portion,a first member projecting laterally from the second section toward the third section,a second member projecting laterally from the third section toward the second section,a junction joining the sections and the members,a first strap having a first end coupled to the second section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section, anda second strap having a first end coupled to the third section and an opposite second end coupled to the first section,wherein the second panel rotates relative to the first panel to move the mattress from a first orientation in which top surfaces of the second section and the third section are co-planar to a second orientation in which the top surface of the third section extends at an acute angle relative to the second section,wherein edges of the members are joined such that the first member does not overlay any portion of the second member, andwherein the fastener mitigates against shifting of the article of bedding during movement of the mattress.