The present invention relates generally to removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps with integrated storage compartments. Advantageously, these removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps allow a user to place pockets and other storage compartments of and in a wide variety of configurations where they are desired with respect to a bed, mattress, seat, or the like, and remove these pockets and other storage compartments quickly and easily when desired.
There is always a need to store various items in proximity to a bed, mattress, seat (home, vehicle, boat, etc.), or the like. Such items may include remote controls, glasses, reading materials, tissues, medications, flashlights, firearms, adult novelties, and the like. Conventional storage solutions include pocketed “flaps”—a portion of which tucks between the mattress and box spring of a bed or the cushion and base of a seat, pocketed “flaps” that fasten to the sheet or blanket of a bed or the fabric of a seat, and storage compartments that are integrally formed with the sheet or blanket of a bed or the fabric of a seat.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,758,972 (Mack, et al.), by its own language, discloses a sundries caddy to hold sundries for use with a fastening arrangement in being suspended from a bed. A suspendable container portion of the caddy is held by a clampable portion over the edge of a mattress supported by a mismatched hooks and loops patches fastener adhered to the mattress support supplemented by the pressure of the mattress thereon and on much of the remainder of the clampable portion.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,292,963 (Couture), by its own language, discloses a bedding accessory system which includes a bed pocket having an opening therein and a fastening system which may be secured to the sheets of a bed without moving the mattress. The fastening system is a multipurpose one and may be adapted for different uses.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,854,139 (Lamy), by its own language, discloses a bed covering fastening system that provides for removable attachment of items such as storage pockets to a bed covering. The system includes a two part fastener, one part of which is integral with a bed covering and the other part of which is integral with an item to be attached to the bed covering. The fastener part integral with the bed covering is positioned so that attached items hang down along the side or end of a bed. There may be a number of fastener parts positioned in a spaced apart configuration around the bed covering so that an item may be attached to various locations on the bed covering and a number of items may be so attached. A reinforcing band may also be included on the bed covering to prevent tearing of the bed covering upon removal of the item. The invention also contemplates that the item may be attached to a top covering, which may in turn be partly attached to a bottom covering. Also disclosed is a bed covering fastener system.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,131,152 (Wootten, Jr., et al.), by its own language, discloses an improved pocketed bed sheet that avoids inadvertent placement of objects in a pocket, better controls placement and removal of objects from within its pocket, and deters babies and toddlers from accessing such pocket, all without the need for engagement or disengagement of a fastening member. The improved pocketed bed sheet includes a fabric body configured to substantially cover a mattress and a pocket provided on the fabric body. The pocket includes a wall configured to hold objects in the pocket and a diagonal fabric edge that defines a diagonal opening for predetermined angular ingress and egress into the pocket for controlling the placement and removal of objects within the pocket. The diagonal fabric edge is disposed at an angle relative to an edge of the fabric body.
All of these conventional storage solutions, however, suffer from the fact that they are difficult to place, use, remove, reconfigure and/or clean; unnecessarily limit the variety of pocket configurations that may be enjoyed; and/or are significantly attached to or integrally formed with the sheet or blanket of a bed or the fabric of a seat—making them cumbersome and less than user friendly.
In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps with integrated storage compartments. Advantageously, these removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps allow a user to place pockets and other storage compartments of and in a wide variety of configurations where they are desired with respect to a bed, mattress, seat, or the like, and remove these pockets and other storage compartments quickly and easily when desired. For example, the removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps of the present invention may be used in conjunction with the headboard of a bed, a mattress, a box spring, a home seat, a vehicle seat, a boat seat, or virtually any other suitable structure, stationary or mobile.
In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a removable storage wrap device configured to be disposed about an attachment object, including: one or more body material portions; one or more storage compartments fixedly or removably attached to the one or more body material portions; and one or more elastic material portions attached to the one or more body material portions; wherein the one or more body material portions and the one or more elastic material portions collectively form an adjustable band that is selectively disposed around the attachment object. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device also includes one or more opening mechanisms attached to one or more of the one or more body material portions and the one or more elastic material portions, wherein the one or more opening mechanisms are selectively utilized to close/open the adjustable band. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device further includes one or more adjustment mechanisms attached to one or more of the one or more body material portions and the one or more elastic material portions, wherein the one or more adjustment mechanisms are selectively utilized to adjust the size of the adjustable band. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes one or more spanning straps that attach a first side of the adjustable band to a second side of the adjustable band substantially underneath the attachment object. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes a hanging compartment associated with the one or more spanning straps. Optionally, one or more of the one or more storage compartments are substantially rigid. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes an attachment feature disposed around a perimeter of the adjustable band that allows the selective attachment of a decorative feature around the perimeter of the adjustable band. Preferably, the attachment object is one of a headboard of a bed, a mattress, a box spring, a residential seat, a vehicle seat, a boat seat, and an aircraft seat.
In another exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a removable storage wrap device configured to be disposed about an attachment object, including: one or more body material portions; one or more storage compartments fixedly or removably attached to the one or more body material portions; and one or more attachment portions attached to the one or more body material portions; wherein the one or more body material portions and the one or more attachment portions collectively form an adjustable band that is selectively disposed around the attachment object. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device also includes one or more opening mechanisms attached to one or more of the one or more body material portions and the one or more attachment portions, wherein the one or more opening mechanisms are selectively utilized to close/open the adjustable band. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device further includes one or more adjustment mechanisms attached to one or more of the one or more body material portions and the one or more attachment portions, wherein the one or more adjustment mechanisms are selectively utilized to adjust the size of the adjustable band. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes one or more spanning straps that attach a first side of the adjustable band to a second side of the adjustable band substantially underneath the attachment object. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes a hanging compartment associated with the one or more spanning straps. Optionally, one or more of the one or more storage compartments are substantially rigid. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes an attachment feature disposed around a perimeter of the adjustable band that allows the selective attachment of a decorative feature around the perimeter of the adjustable band. Preferably, the attachment object is one of a headboard of a bed, a mattress, a box spring, a residential seat, a vehicle seat, a boat seat, and an aircraft seat.
In a further exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a removable storage wrap device configured to be disposed about an attachment object, including: one or more elastic material portions; and one or more storage compartments fixedly or removably attached to the one or more elastic material portions; wherein the one or more elastic material portions form an adjustable band that is selectively disposed around the attachment object. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device also includes one or more opening mechanisms attached to one or more of the one or more elastic material portions, wherein the one or more opening mechanisms are selectively utilized to close/open the adjustable band. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device further includes one or more adjustment mechanisms attached to one or more of the one or more elastic material portions, wherein the one or more adjustment mechanisms are selectively utilized to adjust the size of the adjustable band. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes one or more spanning straps that attach a first side of the adjustable band to a second side of the adjustable band substantially underneath the attachment object. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes a hanging compartment associated with the one or more spanning straps. Optionally, the one or more storage compartments are substantially rigid. Optionally, the removable storage wrap device still further includes an attachment feature disposed around a perimeter of the adjustable band that allows the selective attachment of a decorative feature around the perimeter of the adjustable band. Preferably, the attachment object is one of a headboard of a bed, a mattress, a box spring, a residential seat, a vehicle seat, a boat seat, and an aircraft seat.
The present invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to the various drawings, in which like reference numbers are used to denote like device components/method steps, as appropriate, and in which:
In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps with integrated storage compartments. Advantageously, these removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps allow a user to place pockets and other storage compartments of and in a wide variety of configurations where they are desired with respect to a bed, mattress, seat, or the like, and remove these pockets and other storage compartments quickly and easily when desired. For example, the removable bed, mattress, and seat wraps of the present invention may be used in conjunction with the headboard of a bed, a mattress, a box spring, a home seat, a vehicle seat, a boat seat, or virtually any other suitable structure, stationary or mobile.
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The removable storage wrap device 10a includes alternating, overlapping, or unified sections of an elastic material 24 and 26 and a body material 30 that enable the removable storage wrap device 10a to conform to various sized structures and to provide the tension required to secure the removable storage wrap device 10a to these structures. For example, sections of the elastic material 24 and 26 may be sewn or otherwise coupled, directly or indirectly, to sections of the body material 30 to form a closed or broken loop. The body material 30 may form a closed or broken loop that is gathered around its top and/or bottom edges with the elastic material 24 and 26, which is coextensive with the body material 30. Sections of either the elastic material 24 and 26 and/or the body material 30 may be sewn or otherwise coupled, directly or indirectly, to any number of nylon or other non-elastic straps including any number of fasteners and/or adjustment mechanisms 31. In any event, the removable storage wrap device 10a may be conveniently sized to fit various sized mattresses 12, such as twin, full, queen, king, etc., beds, seats, or the like. Alternatively, the elastic material 24 and 26 may also extend around the entire perimeter of the mattress 12 and form the entire body material 30 of the removable storage wrap device 10a.
The storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 may be wholly or partially fixedly (e.g. sewn, glued, etc.), removably (e.g. hooked, snapped, buttoned, hook-and-loop fastened, etc.), or movably (e.g. slidingly) fastened to the elastic material 24 and 26 and/or body material 30. For example, the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 may be wholly or partially fixedly or removably fastened to the body material 30 disposed adjacent to the sides of the mattress 12. Alternatively, the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 may be integrally formed between multiple layers of the elastic material 24 and 26 and/or body material 30. Both the elastic material 24 and 26 and body material 30 may include any suitable commercially available materials used for making other similar storage devices for indoor and/or outdoor use. Preferably, both the elastic material 24 and 26 and body material 30 consist of a durable flexible or semi-rigid material that is capable of resisting stresses, tears, and stains, and likely one that is washable. Optionally, the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 each include a zipper, snap, flap with a button, hook-and-loop type closure, etc. suitable for securely closing the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22, as opposed to them just remaining open on the top, front, or side, which is also a possibility. Any suitable shapes/configurations may be utilized.
The removable storage wrap device 10a may also include one or more opening mechanisms 28 to selectively open/close the removable storage wrap device 10a. These opening mechanism(s) 28 may include zippers, snaps, buttons, hook-and-loop type closures, etc. The opening mechanism(s) 28 may be included on one, two, three, or all “sides” of the removable storage wrap device 10a. The opening mechanism(s) 28, when used, assist the user in placing and removing the removable storage wrap device 10a on/from the mattress 12 or other structure. Alternatively, the removable storage wrap device 10a may omit the opening mechanism(s) 28 and instead be placed around the mattress 12 or other structure by extending the elastic material 24 and 26.
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The removable storage wrap device 10b includes alternating, overlapping, or unified sections of an elastic material 32 and a body material 30 that enable the removable storage wrap device 10b to conform to various sized structures and to provide the tension required to secure the removable storage wrap device 10b to these structures. For example, sections of the elastic material 32 may be sewn or otherwise coupled, directly or indirectly, to sections of the body material 30 to form a closed or broken loop. The body material 30 may form a closed or broken loop that is gathered around its top and/or bottom edges with the elastic material 32, which is coextensive with the body material 30. Sections of either the elastic material 32 and/or the body material 30 may be sewn or otherwise coupled, directly or indirectly, to any number of nylon or other non-elastic straps including any number of fasteners and/or adjustment mechanisms 31. In any event, the removable storage wrap device 10b may be conveniently sized to fit various sized mattresses 12, such as twin, full, queen, king, etc., beds, seats, or the like. Alternatively, the elastic material 32 may also extend around the entire perimeter of the mattress 12 and form the entire body material 30 of the removable storage wrap device 10b.
The storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 may be wholly or partially fixedly (e.g. sewn, glued, etc.) or removably (e.g. hooked, snapped, buttoned, hook-and-loop fastened, etc.) fastened to the elastic material 32 and/or body material 30. For example, the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 may be wholly or partially fixedly or removably fastened to the body material 30 disposed adjacent to the sides of the mattress 12. Alternatively, the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 may be integrally formed between multiple layers of the elastic material 32 and/or body material 30. Both the elastic material 32 and body material 30 may include any suitable commercially available materials used for making other similar storage devices for indoor and/or outdoor use. Preferably, both the elastic material 32 and body material 30 consist of a durable flexible or semi-rigid material that is capable of resisting stresses, tears, and stains, and likely one that is washable. Optionally, the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 each include a zipper, snap, flap with a button, hook-and-loop type closure, etc. suitable for securely closing the storage compartments 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22, as opposed to them just remaining open on the top, front, or side, which is also a possibility. Any suitable shapes/configurations may be utilized.
The removable storage wrap device 10b may also include one or more opening mechanisms (not illustrated) to selectively open/close the removable storage wrap device 10b. These opening mechanism(s) may include zippers, snaps, buttons, hook-and-loop type closures, etc. The opening mechanism(s) may be included on one, two, three, or all “sides” of the removable storage wrap device 10b. The opening mechanism(s), when used, assist the user in placing and removing the removable storage wrap device 10b on/from the mattress 12 or other structure. Alternatively, the removable storage wrap device 10b may omit the opening mechanism(s) and instead be placed around the mattress 12 or other structure by extending the elastic material 32.
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In alternative embodiments, the chair 50 could be a seat in an automobile, truck, recreational vehicle (RV), boat, aircraft, or the like. Likewise, the removable storage wrap devices 10a, 10b, and 10c could have a “hanging” compartment 35 (
Although the present invention has been illustrated and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that other embodiments and examples may perform similar functions and/or achieve like results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the present invention, are contemplated thereby, and are intended to be covered by the following claims.
The present non-provisional patent application/patent claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/035,538, filed on Mar. 11, 2008, and entitled “REMOVABLE MATTRESS AND SEAT WRAP WITH INTEGRATED STORAGE,” the contents of which are incorporated in full by reference herein.
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