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Fitted Mattress Covering

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-03-28
HIMATSINGKA SEIDE LTD
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The patent describes a cover for a mattress that has elastic elements at the corners of the cover. These elastic elements hold the corners of the cover tightly to the mattress and also provide a downward force on the corner seams, preventing the upper corners from peaking. The technical effect of this invention is a more secure and comfortable mattress cover that provides better support and protection for the mattress.

Problems solved by technology

The diagonal elastic strips, while serving to anchor the covering to the mattress, fail to hold down the corners of the covering.
As a result, the corner seam of the cover can slide upwards, creating an unsightly appearance due to “peaking”, where the corner seam sticks up above the surface of the sheet.
However, detaching and re-attaching twelve individual clips when changing sheets is an inconvenient task.
While these modifications serve to prevent the cover corner from coming free of the mattress, the problem of “peaking” remains.

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[0013]As used herein, the term “mattress cover” can refer to a sheet, mattress pad, blanket, coverlet, water-proof covering, allergen-proof covering, or other fabric or plastic covering intended to be fitted over a mattress. The cover can be made of any of the woven and nonwoven materials employed in the making of bedding, including but not limited to cotton, linen, flannel, satin, sateen, and the like. As is known in the art, waterproof sheeting materials such as polyvinyl chloride and nonwoven polyester can be employed in specific applications. The terms “elastic” and “elastic band” are used interchangeably.

[0014]U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,479,664, 5,513,403, 6,983,500, 7,316,039 and 8,438,679 are each incorporated herein by reference in their entireties, and for all purposes.

[0015]Broadly, the invention provides a fitted cover for a rectilinear mattress having a sleeping surface and an opposite lower surface, the cover comprising an upper panel substantially co-extensive with the sleeping ...

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Abstract

A fitted mattress cover is provided, having elastic elements at each corner which hold the cover in place. A corner elastic element runs along each corner seam, and is attached to the center of a diagonal elastic element. The diagonal elastic acts a lock system to prevent movement of the fitted sheet during any pull from the top of the fitted sheet. The corner elastic helps to hold the corner of the cover to the mattress, and also prevents peaking of the corner seam, leading to an improved appearance and helps to fit mattresses of different thickness.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is in the field of bedding, and in particular to fitted coverings for mattresses.BACKGROUND[0002]Fitted coverings for mattresses, e.g., fitted sheets, mattress pads, blankets, and water- or allergen-proof covers, conventionally feature a planar upper portion which is sized to cover the top surface of the mattress, side and end portions which cover the sides and ends of the mattress, and a lower portion, usually formed by extending the side and end portions several inches beyond the bottom of the mattress, which covers only the periphery of the bottom surface of the mattress. The lower portion usually incorporates an elastic along the inner edge or the corners, which pulls the lower portion inward across the lower surface of the mattress, tightening the fitted covering around the mattress and fixing it in position. In order to better retain the cover on the mattress, diagonal elastic strips may be attached between the edges of adjacen...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/02A47G9/04
CPCA47G9/0246A47G9/04
Inventor TAK, RASHPAL SINGHZAHEER, ADNAAN
Owner HIMATSINGKA SEIDE LTD
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