BACKGROUND
Field of the Invention
The present disclosure relates to the field of textiles in general, and particularly a sheet that can be tossed to cover a bed or other furniture and held in place.
Background
What is needed is a device for covering and protecting a bed or other furniture that can be easily packed and deployed when needed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 depicts a top planar view of an embodiment of a device.
FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the present device in use on a bed.
FIG. 3a depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration.
FIG. 3b depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration.
FIG. 3c depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration.
FIG. 3d depicts a perspective view of the embodiments shown in FIG. 3b in a deployed configuration.
FIG. 3e depicts a perspective view of the embodiments shown in FIG. 3c in a deployed configuration.
FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 depicts a top planar view of an embodiment of a sheet device 102. In some embodiments, a sheet device 102 can comprise a flexible planar member 104. As shown in FIG. 1, a flexible planar member 104 can have a substantially rectangular geometry, but in other embodiments can have a substantially circular geometry, or any other known and/or convenient geometry. In some embodiments, a flexible planar member 104 can be comprised of a textile material, but in other embodiments can be comprised of a polymer or any other known and/or convenient material. In some embodiments, a flexible planar member 104 can further comprise a plurality of layers, wherein at least one layer can be comprised of a waterproof material.
As shown in FIG. 1, at least one securing device 106 can be removably connected to a flexible planar member 104 via an elongated flexible member 108. In some embodiments, a securing device 106 can be positioned proximal to a corner of a flexible planar member 104, but in other embodiments can be positioned anywhere substantially along the outer perimeter of a flexible planar member 104 or any other known and/or convenient location. A securing device 106 can be comprised of a polymer, metal, wood, or any other known and/or convenient material.
In some embodiments, a securing device 106 can be a clip, as shown in FIG. 1, but in other embodiments can be any other known and/or convenient type of securing device. In some embodiments, a securing device 106 can be a weight, which can have a substantially circular shape, but in other embodiments can have a substantially ellipsoid, substantially rectangular, or any other known and/or convenient geometry. In some embodiments, an elongated flexible member 108 can be a cord, chain, textile ribbon, elastic band, or any other known and/or convenient device or material.
As shown in FIG. 1, at least one restraining device 110 can be positioned on a surface of a flexible planar member 104. As shown in FIG. 1, At least one securing device 110 can be placed proximal to the edges and/or corners of a flexible planar member 104, but in other embodiments can be placed in any other known and/or convenient location. In some embodiments, a restraining device 110 can be removably attached to a surface flexible planar member 104 via snaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, clips, stitching, buttons, or any other known and/or convenient method or device. In other embodiments at least one restraining device 110, such as handcuffs can be looped through an opening in a flexible planar member 104. A restraining device 110 can be comprised of cording, chain, textile ribbon, metal, an elastic band or any other known and/or convenient material. A restraining device 110 can secure itself via snaps, buttons, hook-and-loop closures, tying, clips, or any other known and/or convenient device or material. In some embodiments, a towel 112 can be removably attached to a flexible planar member 104.
FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the present sheet device 102 in use on a bed 202. A sheet device 102 can be folded for storage in a bag or other piece of personal luggage. A user can then deploy a sheet device 102 by tossing and spreading it over the top surface of a bed 202. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a securing device 106 can be a clip, which can removably attach to a mattress or bedsheet. In other embodiments, a securing device 106 can be a weight that can allow a flexible planar member 104 to remain spread out as it falls to a bed 202. In such embodiments, a securing device 106 can also help hold a flexible planar member 104 in place on a bed 202. or tuck securing devices 106 between mattresses to further secure a sheet device 102 on a bed 202. In other embodiments, a user can deploy a sheet device 102 over a couch, chair, or any other known and/or convenient piece of furniture, or on a floor, or on the ground. In such embodiments, securing devices 106 can be placed or secured in any known and/or convenient location.
After a sheet device 102 is deployed, a user can secure another user to a sheet device 102 via securing devices 110, which can be used in conjunction with additional devices, such as, but not limited to handcuffs. A towel 112 can be used to clean up as needed.
FIG. 3a depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration. As shown in FIG. 3a, sheet device 102 can be rolled for convenient transport. In such embodiments, a closure device 302 can be removably attached to one end of a sheet device 102. In some embodiments, a closure device 302 can be a clip, snap, hook-and-loop, button, or any other known and/or convenient device.
FIG. 3b depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration. As shown in FIG. 3b, at least one strap 304 can be wrapped circumferentially around a rolled sheet device 102. In some embodiments, a circumferential strap 304 can be a flexible continuous loop, and in such embodiments can be comprised of an elastomeric material. In other embodiments, a circumferential strap 304 can have two ends that can be removably attached to each other to form a continuous loop that can be adjusted to hold a rolled sheet device 102.
FIG. 3c depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration. As shown in FIG. 3c, a single strap 306 can be configured to have adjustable loops at each end to hold a rolled sheet device 102. In such embodiments, a single strap can be comprised of an elastomeric material, but in other embodiments can be comprised of any other known and/or convenient material.
FIG. 3d depicts a perspective view of the embodiments shown in FIG. 3b in a deployed configuration. As shown in FIG. 3d, at least one strap 304 can also be removably attached to a sheet device 102 for use as a restraining device.
FIG. 3e depicts a perspective view of the embodiments shown in FIG. 3c in a deployed configuration. As shown in FIG. 3e, a single strap 306 can also be removably attached to a sheet device 102 for use as a restraint device. In such embodiments, a single strap 306 can be removably attached to a sheet device 102 at any known and/or convenient point along its length, with the looped ends serving as a restraining device.
FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the present device in a pre-deployment configuration. As shown in FIG. 4, a sheet device 102 can be folded into a compact, substantially rectangular configuration for convenient transport. In some embodiments, a sheet device 102 can be held together folded by a closure device 402, such as, but not limited to buttons, snaps, toggle, clips, or hook-and-loop closures.
Although exemplary embodiments of the invention have been described in detail and in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts above, it is to be understood that those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many additional modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the invention. Moreover, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Accordingly, these and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims.
Patent Application
20250098871
