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SHEET SECURING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
20230240456 · 2023-08-03 ·

In some examples, a method of cleaning a fitted sheet having four corners and an interior pocket, includes holding a fitted sheet from a center and allowing the four corners to dangle from the center so that the fitted sheet extends between a closed end at the center and an open end adjacent the four corners, coupling a securing device to the fitted sheet adjacent the open end to eliminate access to at least a portion of the interior pocket, placing the fitted sheet and the securing device in at least one of a washer and a dryer, removing the fitted sheet from the at least one of the washer and the dryer, and decoupling the securing device from the fitted sheet.

WOVEN STRETCHABLE FITTED SHEET
20220117416 · 2022-04-21 ·

A woven stretchable fitted sheet is made of a woven material but is stretchable in one dimension. The fitted sheet is made of a single such material comprising the top wall and side walls combined together to form a skirt. The edges of the skirt have an elastic band attached thereto which bunches up the material slightly to allow it to be stretched over a mattress and to accommodate to mattresses of differing heights. The fabric preferably used to manufacture the fitted sheet includes a blend of a material such as cotton or cotton/polyester blend blended with SPANDEX® elastic yarn. These materials are made into a yarn using a core spinning technique. In the preferred embodiment, the blend of cotton or other fabric and SPANDEX® is from 2 to 20% SPANDEX® and the remainder cotton or other material, such as, for example, a cotton/polyester blend.

Bedding and bedding cover sheet
11304536 · 2022-04-19 · ·

A bedding includes: a cushion layer which is formed with a filament three-dimensional bonded member and which is breathable; a breathable water-repellent layer which is provided on the upper side of the cushion layer and which is breathable and water-repellent; and a breathable water-retentive layer which is provided on the upper side of the breathable water-repellent layer and which is water-retentive and is breathable during water retention.

Single use protective cover for patient transport device
11766369 · 2023-09-26 ·

A single-use protective cover for patient transport devices is disclosed. Said protective cover is fitted to the patient transport device and can integrate a Mylar® layer to help maintain a patient's body temperature. Additionally an outer layer can be incorporated into the protective cover to enclose the patient and provide another barrier to contain fluids. Said layer can also incorporate active heating or active cooling pads and seat belt covers to prevent contamination of the patient transport device.

CHANGING TABLE COVER
20210361080 · 2021-11-25 ·

A changing table cover comprises a sheet, a pillow and a bag. The sheet includes a plurality of corner portions, at least two of which include elastic material. The pillow is affixed to a top surface of the sheet. The bag is affixed to an end portion of the sheet.

Method and apparatus for making a fitted sheet
11180880 · 2021-11-23 · ·

A protective cover is made from a piece of cloth cut from a textile web that is initially held at first and second points by respective first and second devices in the vicinity of a corner near respective first and second outer edges forming the corner. The first point is then moved parallel to a plane and above of the piece of cloth to the second point at the second outer edge under entrainment of a corresponding region of the piece of cloth to form a cloth flap shaped as a right triangle having a hypotenuse extending between the points, a first leg forming an extension of the second outer edge of the piece of cloth, and a second leg. The cloth flap is then seamed along the second leg and then cut along a line of the seam. Thereafter the cover thus formed is released at the points.

Fitted, Adjustable, Water Resistant Dog Bed Sheet
20210352870 · 2021-11-18 ·

A fitted dog bed sheet, providing adjustable sizing to fit any size and shape dog bed. Using drawcord and cord locks, users may tighten or relax the drawcord to the desired fitted size. Using this type of locking system with the lightweight fabric allows for a smooth, easily compacted bed-protective design, and the protective flap function protects the drawcord and cord locks.

The water-resistant, eco-friendly fabric option (e.g. PUL, Polyurethane Laminate), ensures the dog bed is protected from becoming soiled, similar to a waterproof mattress cover. Therefore, it decreases laundering time, costs, water use, and expense of replacing dog beds often. For pet shelters, our dog bed sheet provides a practical solution for a physically and emotionally comforting dog bed that minimizes shelter animal anxiety. For the consumer market it offers a valuable solution for extending the life of a dog bed, while providing a customized look and feel.

Bed with Negative Space
20220007849 · 2022-01-13 · ·

A bed defining a negative space to accommodate side sleepers and stomach sleepers by providing a space into which the user's arms and shoulders can extend. Channel pillows can be placed inside the negative space to provide support for the user's head while allowing the user's hands and shoulders to slide in between the channel pillow and the wall that define the negative space. The negative space is formed into a foundation having an upper torso region, a lower torso region, and a transition region therebetween. The transition region can comprise an angled wall. A cushion layer with a slanted wall is configured to cover the transition region and lower torso region of the foundation. An upper, comfort layer can be provided with a cutout that aligns with the negative space when placed on top of the foundation and cushion layer.

Cover apparatus and methods of assembling same
11166567 · 2021-11-09 · ·

A first cover segment has top and bottom edge portions that have the same first predefined length. A second cover segment is coupled to the first cover segment to enable the cover apparatus to at least partially enclose a fixture element therein. The second cover segment includes first and second side portions such that top and bottom edge portions for the second cover segment are formed. The first side portion includes a first edge piece and the second side portion includes a second edge piece that is configured to extend at an angle with respect to an endpoint of the first edge piece such that, when the first side portion and the second side portion are coupled together, the bottom edge portion of the second cover segment has a second predefined length that is different than the first predefined length.

BED SHEET
20230320501 · 2023-10-12 ·

A fitted bed sheet that includes a top sheet. An upper edge sheet strip is attached to the top sheet along a lateral edge of the top sheet such that the length of the upper edge sheet is coupled with the lateral edge of the top sheet. The width of the upper edge sheet strip is defined such that at least a portion of the upper edge sheet strip extends orthogonally to the surface of the mattress so as to stretch over a portion of a side of the mattress. A corner sheet has: a first end attached to the top sheet, a corner sheet side attached to the upper edge sheet strip, and a second end opposite the first end. The second end includes an elastic cord with which, when the fitted bed sheet is placed on the mattress, the fitted bed sheet captures a corner of the mattress.