Method for fitting bedding to a mattress

Abstract

A method for fitting bedding to a mattress in a fixed, taut position, comprising: providing a side surface formed with an interconnectable fastening means comprising band pairs of a two-sided, hooks-and-loops type material; providing bedding having double bands of fastening means fixedly attached along stretching bands on at least three sides; stretching and drawing a first component of the bedding over the side surface; attaching the first component to the fastening means in a removable attachment; stretching and drawing a second component of the bedding over the side surface; attaching the second component to the mattress fastening means in a removable attachment at a point below that of the first component; and repeating the above steps in sequential order for additional components of the bedding as needed, each additional component being attached in a stepped position extending below the attachment of a prior component on the side surface.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to fitting of bedding to a mattress, and more particularly to a method for fitting bedding to a mattress in a fixed, taut position, while allowing for easy removal and laundering thereof when necessary. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The prior art has mainly focused on the functional service of securing bedding, including a mattress cover, to the mattress to provide for healthy and convenient use. To this end, several methods and means were developed that would stabilize the fitting of bedding to a mattress when a person lies (and moves) on the bed and prevent the bedding from slipping off the mattress and thus maintain it more or less in a spread position. [0003] One solution for this problem is the use of specialized mechanical fasteners, such as springs, clamps, and the like, as taught by Reaser in U.S. Pat. No. 4,520,518; Knebel III in U.S. Pat. No. 6,108,837; and Schieberl in U.S. Pat. No. 6,295,670 B1. T...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a method for fitting bedding to a mattress in a fixed, taut position. This is achieved by providing a side surface of the mattress with interconnectable fastening means, such as bands of a two-sided, hooks-and-loops type material. The bedding is then attached to the mattress in a removable attachment at points below the first component of the bedding. The invention also introduces a new aspect and approach by making the mattress an integral part of a \"sleeping system\" which includes the mattress, a mattress protective cover, at least one bedsheet, at least one blanket, a cushion, and even a bedspread or the like. The fastening means enable easy and convenient handling of the \"making of the bed\" with the items on it properly held in place at all times. The invention also suggests a way to fold the bedding so that the fastening means are removably attached. Overall, the invention provides a more convenient and comfortable sleeping experience."

Problems solved by technology

The disadvantage of such mechanical fasteners is that they are not integral to the bedding system and add unnecessary expense.

Furthermore, being specialized, they require extra effort to operate.

As is well known to those skilled in the art, elastic bands have the disadvantage of losing their elasticity after periods of repeated use and therefore become ineffectual in firmly attaching bedding to mattresses.

These prior art have the disadvantage in the use of Velcro®V material in a limited way for simply holding bedding in place.

Lepow has the further disadvantage in the use of an elastic band, as mentioned heretofore.

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