Patent Application
20210274951
The present invention relates to sheet stays, and particularly to integral sheet stay systems for maintaining fixed positioning of sheets on a mattress.
Previous attempts to create systems to maintain sheets fixed in a position on a bed efficiently and effectively while minimizing human interaction have been unsuccessful. In many instances, a variety of these processes still include human interaction and significant time expenditure continuously repositioning the mattress covers and sheets to maintain comfort.
Quite often, sheets, once positioned, move over time when people are sleeping and moving on top of the sheets. These movements displace the sheet placements and create an uncomfortable situation for the people sleeping on the sheets. Currently, there are no systems or methods to provide integral sheets which allow keeping initial sheet positioning in place while people sleep on top of the sheets and move around.
Previous unsuccessful attempts to solve the problem of unwanted movement of sheets on a mattress included attaching supplemental straps to the mattress covers and sheets. These add-on straps were costly and involved additional interaction to attach the straps to the mattress covers and/or the bed sheets. These further attempts were not successful. Additionally, the supplemental straps would become separated while the sheets were washed in a laundry cycle.
Accordingly, there is an established need for sheet stay systems which solve at least one of the aforementioned problems. Further, there is an established need for integrated sheet stay systems, having various forms, that can help people keep their sheets in place while sleeping or moving on top of the sheets and/or mattress covers.
An integrated sheet stay system suitable for maintaining mattress covers in position is presented. The system includes a mattress cover. The mattress cover positionable on a mattress. The system also includes at least one strap wherein the at least one strap connects opposing sides of the mattress cover on an underside of the mattress and wherein the mattress cover and the at least one strap form a unitary piece.
An integrated sheet stay system suitable for maintaining a bed top sheet in position is presented. The system includes a bed top sheet. The bed top sheet positionable on a mattress and/or a mattress cover. The system also includes at least one strap wherein the at least one strap connects opposing sides of the bed top sheet on an underside of the mattress and wherein the bed top sheet and the at least one strap form a unitary piece.
In an embodiment, the system can include mattress covers and/or sheets for adjustable beds that do not lift when moved or reconfigured.
In another embodiment, the system can also include systems to minimize sheets rising and moving on the bed.
In yet another embodiment, the system can include straps. The straps can include, but not limited to elastic, dual sided material for adhesion on one side and low friction on another side.
In an aspect, the system can include top sheets with a plurality of straps with a plurality of positions on the top sheet.
In another aspect, the system can also include tapered elastic straps, the straps configured to secure the sheets on the bed.
In yet another aspect, the system can include mattress covers with a plurality of straps with a plurality of positions on the mattress cover.
In an embodiment, the system can include tapered straps.
In another embodiment, the system can also include straps configured to be attached to a plurality of mattress covers and top sheets for mattress sizes, including but not limited to, twin, full, queen, and king sizes.
In yet another embodiment, the system can include straps, mattress covers, and/or top sheets for inflatable mattresses.
In an aspect, the system can include a plurality of straps attached to opposing ends of mattress covers and/or sheets arranged such that the connection points for the straps are about 6 inches from the top and/or bottom.
In another aspect, the system can also include tapered straps, the tapered straps wider at the attachment points to the mattress covers and/or top sheets and tapered in around the middle of the straps.
In yet another aspect, the system can include straps structured to connect to corners of mattress covers and/or top sheets such that the straps form a diagonal pattern of attachment.
In an embodiment, the system can include a T-shaped strap, the strap attached straight across about 6 inches from the top and/or bottom of a mattress cover and/or top sheet and attached to an edge of the mattress cover and/or top sheet.
In another embodiment, the system can also include straps sewn on and/or into the mattress covers and/or top sheets.
In yet another embodiment, the system can include straps integral to mattress covers and top sheets, attached by fusing, textile interweaved, adhesive, and/or a connector.
In an aspect, the system can include straps integral to mattress covers and sheets configured to be machine washable.
In an aspect, the system can include materials such as but not limited to elastic, rubber, plastic, ceramic coating, Teflon, spandex, satin, cotton, synthetic fibers, and/or memory foam.
In another aspect, the system can also include straps with dual sided material, such that on one side of the strap can include low static friction surface allowing the straps to move easily over the surface the mattress is resting on. Further, on another side of the straps can include nubs and/or ridges to provide for enhanced high static friction between the strap and mattress minimizing movement of the top sheet and/or mattress cover on a surface of the mattress.
In yet another aspect, the system can include a top sheet with a plurality of straps with a plurality of positions of elastic, a plurality of sizes of elastic, and/or elastic that tapers in along the strap as the position of the strap is towards the center and is wider at the connection points with the top sheet.
In an aspect, the system can include a mattress cover with a plurality of straps with a plurality of positions of elastic, a plurality of sizes of elastic, and/or elastic that tapers in along the strap as the position of the strap is towards the center and is wider at the connection points with the mattress cover.
In another aspect, the system can include tapered straps, straight across about 4, 6, 9, 12, 24 inches from the top and/or bottom and any other measurement in between. The straps can taper in toward a middle of a mattress.
In yet another aspect, the system can include an integral system wherein a mattress cover and straps are a unitary piece. Further, the system can include an integral system wherein a top sheet and straps are a unitary piece.
In an embodiment, the system can include straps, the straps can include widths of ½, ¾, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12 inches and/or any measurement in between. Further, the straps can include elastic material.
In another embodiment, the dimensions of the straps, the location of the attachment of the straps to the mattress cover and/or top bed sheet, the placement from the end of the mattress, tapers, and various modulus of elasticity of elastic material utilized in the strap are dependent upon the mattress size and dimensions.
These and other features and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, which is to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings.
The features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood when the Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments given below is considered in conjunction with the figures provided.
The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
Shown throughout the figures, the present invention is directed toward an effective, efficient, convenient, and economical integrated sheet stay system which can be used for personal use and for commercial purposes to keep mattress covers and top sheets in placed positions.
In an embodiment of the invention an integrated sheet stay system is presented. The system is configured to provide an integral mattress cover with one or a plurality of straps. The straps positionable on the mattress cover to connect edges of the mattress cover. The straps can provide tension and keep the mattress cover tight onto a mattress surface. The straps can include materials such as, but not limited to elastic, spandex, satin, cotton, memory foam, ceramic coating, plastic, rubber and/or composite material. In embodiments the straps can include shapes such as rectangular, oval, trapezoidal, and/or triangular. The straps can be tapered and/or positioned in a crisscross fashion. The straps can be configurable to provide tension and to keep the mattress cover in place on the mattress surface wherever a user desires.
In another embodiment of the invention an integrated sheet stay system is presented. The system can be configured to provide an integral top sheet with one or a plurality of straps. The straps positionable on the top sheet to connect edges of the top sheet. The straps can provide tension and keep the top sheet tight on top of a mattress cover and/or a mattress surface. The straps can include materials such as, but not limited to elastic, spandex, satin, cotton, memory foam, ceramic coating, plastic, rubber and/or composite material. In embodiments the straps can include shapes such as rectangular, oval, trapezoidal, and/or triangular. The straps can be tapered and/or positioned in a crisscross fashion. The straps can be configurable to provide tension and to keep the top sheet in place on the mattress cover and/or mattress surface wherever a user desires.
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Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Furthermore, it is understood that any of the features presented in the embodiments may be integrated into any of the other embodiments unless explicitly stated otherwise. The scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, it should be noted and understood that various modifications and variations can be crafted by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing disclosure should be interpreted as illustrative only and is not to be interpreted in a limiting sense. Further it is intended that any other embodiments of the present invention that result from any changes in application or method of use or operation, method of manufacture, shape, size, or materials which are not specified within the detailed written description or illustrations contained herein are considered within the scope of the present invention.
