Fitted sheets are difficult to fit onto a bed mattress especially when mattresses are overstuffed or when fitted sheets shrink from being laundered.
There is no product that exists in its field. When a person pulls an elastic fitted sheet over the last (or final) corner of a bed mattress, they struggle to hold their grip, damage their fingernails and experience strain in their fingers, hands, arms shoulders, neck, back and legs.
There is no product that exists in its field.
As stated above, fitted sheets are difficult to fit on to a bed mattress especially when mattresses are overstuffed or when fitted sheets shrink from being laundered. The invention claimed here solves this problem.
My invention, which may be called the “Grip-n-Fit”, is a tool that makes it easy to pull the last (or final) elastic fitted sheet corner over the edge of a mattress corner. It helps to relieve the strain on a person's body and provides additional leverage needed to pull an elastic fitted sheet over the edge of a bed mattress.
The claimed invention differs from what currently exists. There is no product that exists in its field. This invention facilitates an easier way to fit an elastic fitted sheet onto a mattress by providing additional leverage and helping to relieve the strain caused by pulling the tight fitting last corner over the edge of a bed mattress.
This invention is an improvement on what currently exists. There is no product that exists in its field. This invention facilitates an easier way to fit an elastic fitted sheet onto a mattress by providing additional leverage and helping to relieve the strain caused by pulling the tight fitting last corner over the edge of a bed mattress.
There is no product that exists in its field.
The Version of the Invention Discussed Here Includes:
The (8) Hand Strap may be connected to the (7) Hole on the (6) Handle. A strap can be fed up through the back of the (7) Hole and looped through the opening. It may have an adjustable sizing feature for a more secure fit.
How the Invention Works:
The Grip-n-Fit is a tool that provides an easy way to pull the last (or final) elastic fitted sheet corner over the edge of a mattress corner. It helps to relieve the strain on a person's body and provides the leverage needed to pull an elastic fitted sheet over the edge of a bed mattress.
First, secure three (easiest to access) corners of the elastic fitted sheet onto the mattress. Place the (1) Grip-n-Fit on the last (or final) corner of the elastic fitted sheet. Tuck the (2) Wings into the elastic and place (4) Hook into the corner of the sheet. While holding the (6) Handle, pull the (1) Grip-n-Fit toward the corner edge of the mattress. Continue pulling the (1) Grip-n-Fit over the top edge of the mattress and slide it down towards the bottom edge. As the (2) Wings guide the sheet over the edge, the elastic is fitted onto the bed mattress and the (2) Wings are released from the elastic at the bottom of the mattress corner.
How to Make the Invention:
To make this invention, one could make an injection mold of the (1) Grip-n-Fit invention based on the drawing specifications. The (2) Wing is, preferably, shaped as shown in the drawing, but could take other shapes, such as cylindrical or tubular. The grip material could be added after the mold is completed. It could be made with a variety of materials, including plastic, wood and metal. Adding the grip material is the preferred design element for optimum product usability, but is not necessary.
The (2) Wing, (3) Wing Tip, (4) Hook, (5) Neck and (6) Handle are necessary features of this invention. The optional element is the (8) Hand Strap.
How to Use the Invention:
First, secure three (easiest to access) corners of the elastic fitted sheet onto the mattress. Place the (1) Grip-n-Fit on the last (or final) corner of the elastic fitted sheet. Tuck the (2) Wings into the elastic and place (4) Hook into the corner of the sheet. While holding the (6) Handle, pull the (1) Grip-n-Fit toward the corner edge of the mattress. Continue pulling the (1) Grip-n-Fit over the top edge of the mattress and slide it down towards the bottom edge. As the (2) Wings guide the sheet over the edge, the elastic is fitted onto the bed mattress and the (2) Wings are released from the elastic at the bottom of the mattress corner.
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