Patent Application
20250024957
The present invention relates generally to the field of bedding. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet comprised of a fitted sheet, a top sheet, and a dual fastening mechanism that permits the attachment of at least one edge of the top sheet to at least one edge of the fitted sheet. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Quality sleep is an integral and often overlooked aspect of ensuring that one begins their day on a productive and positive note. The quality of sleep doesn't merely depend on the number of hours spent in bed, but more so on the uninterrupted and comfortable rest that rejuvenates both the body and the mind. One common issue that can greatly undermine the benefits of a good night's sleep is the tangling and bunching of bed sheets. Not only is this a matter of discomfort, but it can also lead to immense distress and frustration as one constantly struggles to readjust one's bedding throughout the night.
This disruption caused by tangled and bunched-up sheets often stems from movements during restless sleep. The fabric might twist around limbs or gather in clusters, making it difficult for a person to maintain a comfortable sleeping position. More importantly, this isn't just an inconvenience; it can also be a serious safety hazard. For families with small children, the displacement of sheets during sleep poses a very real threat. Children, especially infants, lack the strength and awareness to adjust or free themselves from the confines of twisted or bunched-up sheets. This puts them at risk of suffocation or other harm if they get entangled.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that inhibits the unwanted bunching and tangling of bed sheets during sleep. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a fitted sheet device with an attachable bed sheet that can be applied to a mattress of any size or shape, to appeal to users of any age, especially children. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet that may fixedly or removably attach to at least one edge, so that the user may maximize their preferred experience for either a full range of motion or complete encapsulation.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet. The device is comprised of a fitted sheet, a top sheet, and a dual fastening mechanism. Each sheet is preferably made from cotton, or any other such soft textile material commonly used to produce comfortable bedding. At least one edge of both sheets may be secured to one another via a dual fastening mechanism that features a fastener on both sheets, that when put together, engage each other to form a continuous connection. The fasteners enable a secure method to comfortably inhibit the unwanted bunching and tangling of bed sheets during use, and according to user preference, may be engaged or disengaged during use.
In this manner, the fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a device that inhibits the unwanted tangling and bunching of bed sheets during sleep. More specifically, the fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet can be applied to any mattress of any size to maximize the opportunity for users of all ages, especially children. Lastly, the device can fixedly or removably attach to itself to be formed to the desired user experience, either allowing for a complete disengagement of fasteners for a full range of motion or complete engagement of fasteners for full encapsulation and any and all embodiments in between.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet, and a dual fastening mechanism. The device is designed to be fitted to a mattress of any size or shape through an elastic band within the fitted sheet and a top sheet that may be fixedly or removably attached through a dual fastening mechanism. The device aids in the inhibition of the unwanted bunching and tangling of bed sheets, enabling a more desirable user experience during use.
Both the fitted sheet and the top sheet are preferably made from cotton, or any textile known in the art commonly used for bed sheet material Both the fitted sheet and the top sheet preferably appear in a rectangular shape that may be applied to a mattress of any size or age range, from an infant's crib to a king-sized mattress. There may be at least one fastener on the fitted sheet that may fixedly or removably attach to at least one fastener on the top sheet.
During use, the clastic of the fitted sheet is placed around the corners and perimeter of the mattress. Then, an edge of the fitted sheet is fastened to the top sheet via the fastener of the fitted sheet, and the fastener of the top sheet. The fitted sheet, additionally, features a second edge and a third edge. Both the second edge and third edge of the fitted sheet in the present embodiment described are meant to remain unattached to the top sheet, to permit full-range user movement during use. However, in differing embodiments, all outer edges except for the edge in which the user's head lay may also be attached via a dual fastener mechanism, as previously described for an alternative user experience.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a fitted sheet, a top sheet, and a dual fastening mechanism featuring a fastener on at least one edge of the fitted sheet and a fastener on at least one edge of the top sheet. Then, the fasteners may engage to form a single, unified fitted sheet and top sheet combination. Next, the fasteners may disengage upon user preference to allow for movement amongst all edges of the fitted sheet.
Accordingly, the fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that aids in the elimination of uncomfortable bunching and tangling of bed sheets during sleep. More specifically, the fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet is capable of attaching to a mattress of any size or shape, to ensure user availability to all ages of people, especially children. Additionally, the top sheet of the device may fixedly or removably attach to at least one or more edges of the fitted sheet of the device, allowing for a more tailored user experience. In this manner, the fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet overcomes the limitations of existing bedding known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that keeps bedsheets fixed in place. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet that keeps bed sheets fixed in place when laying in a bed in order to eliminate uncomfortable tangling and bunching and protect against possible suffocation, especially in children. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a fitted bed sheet device with an attachable top sheet that may be applicable to a bed of any size, so that children and adults of all ages may experience safe and comfortable bed sheet use.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet. The device is comprised of a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet. The device is designed to be placed onto a mattress of any size, with assurance that the top sheet may be comfortably secured in place throughout the duration of use in order to avoid uncomfortable tangling, movement, or disorganization of the bed sheets.
More specifically, the device is comprised of a fitted sheet that is capable of securely attaching to a mattress through an elastic band or any other such retractable mechanism for bed sheet securement known in the art, a top sheet that is attached to the fitted sheet, and a fastener. The fitted sheet and the top sheet are preferably made from cotton or any other soft textile material known in the art. The fitted sheet and the top sheet may be secured by a fastener that may be permanently or detachably applied and may therefore be comprised of any such fastener known in the art, including, but not limited to, hook and loop, buttons, or sewn together.
During use, the fitted sheet is meant to be secured to the mattress, and the top sheet is meant to be attached to the first edge, where the feet of the user would normally lay. The top sheet may be removable, and thereby function similarly to a conventional bed sheet set, or be attached, in the event of desired securement for any such reason, including, but not limited to, sleeping with a child, or user preference. In this manner, the fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet provides a universal solution to the problem of uncomfortable and undesirable bed sheet entanglement, thereby elevating the user experience.
Referring initially to the drawings,
Both the fitted sheet 110 and the top sheet 120 are preferably made from cotton, or any textile known in the art commonly used for bed sheet material, including but not limited to; linen, polyester, flannel, percale, or polar fleece. Both the fitted sheet 110 and the top sheet 120 preferably appear in a rectangular shape that may be applied to a mattress 10 of any size or age range, including, but not limited to, a baby or toddler crib, a twin-sized mattress 10, a double-sized mattress 10, a full-sized mattress 10, a queen-sized mattress 10, and a king-sized mattress 10. The fastener 114 of the fitted sheet 110 may fixedly or removably attach the fastener 160 of the top sheet 120 to allow the fitted sheet 110 to attach to the top sheet 120 and prevent movement of either sheet 110,120 during sleep. Said fasteners 114, 116 may be any type of reciprocating fasteners known in the art such as, but not limited to, threaded stitch, zipper, buttons, hook and loop, magnet, tied knot, or any other such mechanism known in the art.
During use, the elastic 112 of the fitted sheet 110 is placed around the corners and perimeter of the mattress 10. Then, the first edge 115 of the fitted sheet 110 is fastened to the third edge 150 of the top sheet 120 via the fastener 114 of the fitted sheet 110 and the fastener 160 of the top sheet 120.
The fitted sheet 110, additionally, features a second edge 116 and a third edge 117. Both the second edge 116 and third edge 117 of the fitted sheet 110 in the present embodiment described are meant to remain unattached to the top sheet 120, to permit user movement during use. However, in differing embodiments, edges 116, 117 may also be attached via a dual fastener mechanism, as previously described, to the first edge 130 and the second edge 140 of the top sheet 120 for an alternative user experience.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/514,137, which was filed on Jul. 18, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63514137 | Jul 2023 | US |
