Patent Application
20240156286
The present invention relates generally to the field of hybrid sheet devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved sheet device that provides users with an improved bed sheet attached to the base of the mattress to assure the bed is made symmetrically each time. 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.
By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in hybrid sheet devices. Generally, making a bed after sleeping in it can be a frustrating and time-consuming process, especially since it must be repeated daily. For example, trying to find the correct edges of the sheet to properly place it on the bed can be difficult. Further, the edges of a fitted sheet may not properly sit along the edge of the mattress.
Typically, sheets can become untucked while sleeping and/or can be twisted around or pulled to one side. This can cause the act of making one's bed even more frustrating. Further, constantly adjusting sheets throughout the night can be frustrating as they may end up off the bed or leave a user's feet or other body part uncovered.
Conventional sheets are prone to twisting and movement while sleeping. An improved sheet that is attached to the mattress to assure symmetry of the sheet on the mattress is needed. This invention relates to a new and improved hybrid sheet device having an end portion which enables it to be fitted onto an end of a commercially sized mattress, and which may be tightly fitted without slipping out of position during use.
Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that provides users with an improved bed sheet attached to the base of a mattress to assure the bed is made symmetrically each time. There is also a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that features a pair of dots at the upper edges of the sheet that can be used to align it perfectly with the mattress. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that enables users to easily apply the sheet without having to lift the mattress or check side to side to see if the sheet is even. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a device that reduces time needed to make a bed each day. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that includes numerous different sizes and styles to compliment any bedroom décor. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that is available in any size to accommodate any type of bed.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a hybrid sheet device. The device is a modified bed sheet attached to one side of a mattress to assure a symmetrically made bed every time. The device comprises a body component comprising a single body of material with a pocket positioned along a bottom edge to be placed over the bottom of a mattress. The pocket maintains the sheet in a secure position without worry of it being pulled too far to one side or pulled off the bed entirely. Thus, the sheet device can be pulled tightly to one end of the bed with ease, resulting in a perfectly made bed. Further, the hybrid sheet device also comprises a marking component printed on an upper end of the sheet device. Typically, the marking component comprises a dot printed on opposing ends of the upper end of the sheet device. Users can align the sheet device with the corners of the mattress via the two dots. Thus, users can easily make their bed each day with minimal effort required.
In this manner, the hybrid sheet device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device that remains secure on a bed during use. The device is an improved sheet device which fits most standard mattresses and can be manufactured in multiple designs and styles based on a user's preferences and bedroom décor.
The following presents a simplified summary in order 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 hybrid sheet device. The device is a modified bed sheet attached to one side of a mattress to assure a symmetrically made bed every time. The device comprises a body component comprising a single body of material with a pocket positioned along a bottom edge to be placed over the bottom of a mattress. The pocket maintains the sheet in a secure position without worry of it being pulled too far to one side or pulled off the bed entirely. Further, the hybrid sheet device also comprises a marking component, such as a dot printed on opposing ends of the upper end of the sheet device. Users can align the sheet device with the corners of the mattress via the two dots. Thus, users can easily make their bed each day with minimal effort required.
Generally, according to the invention, there is provided a new and improved construction of a single-piece sheet or the like having a pocket which is secured around a bottom of a commercial mattress to hold the sheet device in place during use, and a marking component printed on the upper end of the sheet device to allow users to align the sheet device with the corners of the mattress during use.
In one embodiment, the hybrid sheet device comprises a body component, which is a flat portion on which a user rests or is used as a cover. The body component has upper and lower surface areas and defines a free end and a mattress fitting end. The body component can be any suitable shape and size as is known in the art, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. Typically, the body component is a single piece construction of a base material but can be any suitable construction as is known in the art, such as multi-layers or sewn-on extensions, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.
The body component also comprises a folded and sewn pocket which is formed across the width of the mattress fitting end. Specifically, the pocket is formed integrally with the sheet device (i.e., body component). Once in place, the pocket overlies an end portion of the mattress along its lower surface area. Thus, the pocket is adapted for fitting around the mattress corners. The pocket is defined along a horizontal seam line and opposing end seam lines on each end of the pocket. Specifically, the pocket is defined by the horizontal seam line and the two spaced apart, opposing end seam lines which are positioned generally parallel to the horizontal seam line.
In one embodiment, the pocket of the body component extends across the entire width of the sheet device to enable a tight fit over a mattress end and covers a wide range of mattress sizes. The pocket is typically formed by the ends of the sheet device being folded over and sewn together, creating the pocket. However, the pocket can also be formed in other suitable ways, such as by adhesives, elastic, buttons, snaps, zippers, etc., or any other suitable securing means as is known in the art. Consequently, when the pocket is fitted over the end of a mattress, the sheet device is secured in place on the mattress during use.
Further, in order to enable the pocket to be inserted over the end of a mattress, a series of expandable gathers are integrally formed along the pocket when it is first sewn. These gathers function to allow the sheet device to be slid over an end of the mattress. It will be appreciated that the pocket construction of this invention enables the sheet device to be fitted over commercially sized mattresses. Also, since both the pocket and the gathers are capable of expansion, the user is enabled to fit their feet comfortably within the pocket, without dislodging the end of the sheet device from the mattress.
Accordingly, upon positioning of the pocket onto a mattress and thereby securing the pocket onto an end of the mattress, a user is able to lie either on top of, or under the sheet device and in the latter instance, the user's feet are comfortably secured within the expandable pocket without dislodging the pocket from the mattress.
In one embodiment, the upper end of the body component comprises at least one marking component, but preferably two marking components, which help a user align the sheet device on the mattress. In this embodiment, the marking components are printed dots, but the marking components can be any suitable marking components as is known in the art, such as holes, notches, marks, buttons, etc. Typically, the dots (or other marking components, such a L for left and R for right, etc.) are printed on opposing ends of the upper end of the sheet device. The dots are printed such that a user can align the sheet device with the corners of the mattress. Specifically, the dots would be printed on opposing ends of the upper end of the sheet device with one dot printed on the part of the sheet device which contacts a mattress corner. Thus, the printed dots allow a user to keep the sheet device centered. Thus, users can easily make their bed each day with minimal effort required.
In another embodiment, the body component is multi-layered and includes at least one bottom layer and at least one upper layer.
Additionally, the hybrid sheet device is also available in multiple sizes and styles to accommodate any type of bed.
In another embodiment, the hybrid sheet device is a sheet, a blanket, a comforter, a duvet, or any other suitable covering as is known in the art.
In one embodiment, the hybrid sheet device is manufactured of fleece, cotton, polyester, blended fabrics, or other suitable materials. The hybrid sheet device can be manufactured in different thicknesses and weights, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user.
Also, the hybrid sheet device may be manufactured in different styles, patterns, and designs, and can include suitable ornamental designs and decorations, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and/or the décor of the user's bedroom. Further, the outer edges may also include additional suitable material, such as fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace, edging, seams, or other desirable material in order to further enhance the appearance of the sheet and also to prevent tearing and fraying which may result from repeated use and washing.
In yet another embodiment, the hybrid sheet device comprises a plurality of indicia.
In yet another embodiment, a method of securing and aligning a sheet to a bed for use is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a hybrid sheet device comprising a body component with a pocket positioned along a bottom edge and a marking component positioned on an upper end of the sheet device. The method also comprises choosing a specific style and size of the hybrid sheet device, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the method comprises positioning the hybrid sheet device on a bed with the pocket secured around a bottom of the mattress. The method also comprises aligning the marking components on the sheet device with the mattress to keep the sheet device centered. Finally, the method comprises easily making a bed with the sheet device with minimal effort required.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
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 in order 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 in order 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 hybrid sheet device that provides users with an improved bed sheet attached to the base of a mattress to assure the bed is made symmetrically each time. There is also a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that features a pair of dots at the upper edges of the sheet that can be used to align it perfectly with the mattress. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that enables users to easily apply the sheet without having to lift the mattress or check side to side to see if the sheet is even. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a device that reduces time needed to make a bed each day. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that includes numerous different sizes and styles to compliment any bedroom décor. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a hybrid sheet device that is available in any size to accommodate any type of bed.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel hybrid sheet device. The device is a modified bed sheet attached to one side of a mattress to assure a symmetrically made bed every time. The device comprises a body component comprising a single body of material with a pocket positioned along a bottom edge to be placed over the bottom of a mattress. The pocket maintains the sheet in a secure position without worry of it being pulled too far to one side or pulled off the bed entirely. Further, the hybrid sheet device also comprises a marking component, such as a dot, printed on opposing ends of the upper end of the sheet device. Users can align the sheet device with the corners of the mattress via the two dots. The present invention also includes a novel method of securing and aligning a sheet to a bed for use. The method includes the steps of providing a hybrid sheet device comprising a body component with a pocket positioned along a bottom edge and a marking component positioned on an upper end of the sheet device. The method also comprises choosing a specific style and size of the hybrid sheet device, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the method comprises positioning the hybrid sheet device on a bed with the pocket secured around a bottom of the mattress. The method also comprises aligning the marking components on the sheet device with the mattress to keep the sheet device centered. Finally, the method comprises easily making a bed with the sheet device with minimal effort required.
Referring initially to the drawings,
Generally, according to the invention, there is provided a new and improved construction of a single-piece sheet (i.e., body component 102) or the like having a pocket 104 which is secured around a bottom 110 of a commercial mattress 108 to hold the sheet device 100 in place during use, and a marking component 112 printed on the upper end 114 of the sheet device 100 to allow users to align the sheet device 100 with the upper corners 116 of the mattress 108 during use.
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Additionally, the pocket 104 of the body component 102 extends across the entire width 208 of the sheet device 100 to enable a tight fit over a mattress 108 end and covers a wide range of mattress sizes. The pocket 104 is typically formed by the ends 206 of the sheet device 100 being folded over and sewn together creating the pocket 104. However, the pocket 104 can also be formed in other suitable ways, such as by adhesives, elastic, buttons, snaps, zippers, etc., or any other suitable securing means as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Consequently, when the pocket 104 is fitted over the end of a mattress 108, the sheet device 100 is secured in place on the mattress 108 during use.
Further, in order to enable the pocket 104 to be inserted over the end of a mattress 108, a series of expandable gathers 306 are integrally formed along the pocket 104 when it is first sewn, and these gathers 306 function to allow the sheet device 100 to be slid over an end of the mattress 108. It will be appreciated that the pocket 104 construction of this invention enables the sheet device 100 to be fitted over commercially sized mattresses 108. Also, since both the pocket 104 and the gathers 306 are capable of expansion, the user is enabled to fit their feet comfortably within the pocket 104 without dislodging the end 206 of the sheet device 100 from the mattress 108.
Accordingly, upon positioning of the pocket 104 onto a mattress 108 and thereby securing the pocket 104 onto an end of the mattress 108, a user is able to lie either on top of, or under the sheet device 100, and in the latter instance, the user's feet are comfortably secured within the expandable pocket 104 without dislodging the pocket 104 from the mattress 108.
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Further, in another embodiment, the body component 102 is multi-layered and includes at least one bottom layer and at least one upper layer (not shown). Any suitable number of layers can be utilized as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Additionally, the hybrid sheet device 100 is also available in multiple sizes and styles to accommodate any type of bed or mattress 108.
Additionally, in one embodiment, the hybrid sheet device 100 is a sheet, a blanket, a comforter, a duvet, or any other suitable covering as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Further, the hybrid sheet device 100 is manufactured of fleece, cotton, polyester, blended fabrics, or other suitable materials. The hybrid sheet device 100 can be manufactured in different thicknesses and weights, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user.
Also, the hybrid sheet device 100 may be manufactured in different styles, patterns, and designs, and can include suitable ornamental designs and decorations, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user and/or the décor of the user's bedroom. Further, the outer edges may also include additional suitable material, such as fabric, embroidery, ribbons, lace, edging, seams, or other desirable material in order to further enhance the appearance of the sheet and also to prevent tearing and fraying which may result from repeated use and washing.
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 users 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 “hybrid sheet device”, “sheet device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the hybrid sheet device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hybrid sheet device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the hybrid sheet device 100 as shown in
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 of 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. 63/425,373, which was filed on Nov. 15, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63425373 | Nov 2022 | US |
