DISPOSABLE FORM-FITTED ABSORBENT PET BED COVER DEVICE

Abstract

The collapsible and height adjustable shower chair device disclosed herein may allow a user to seat and support a child while in the shower for washing. The device may collapse down into a form factor suitable for storing away, while also providing a height adjustment so that a child is placed at an appropriate height for where a second user may attend to the child. The feet of the device may provide traction and stability to the collapsible and height adjustable shower chair device so that it does not slide on a wet surface and so that it does not tilt forward due to the child shifting their weight. The device may further comprise safety features such as, for example, side bolsters or a seat belt to prevent a child from falling out of the device.

Claims

1. A disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, comprising: an absorbent component; a liquid impermeable component; a bed sheet; and a closure mechanism; wherein said absorbent component is attached to an upper side of said liquid impermeable component; wherein said liquid impermeable component is attached to an upper side of said bed sheet; wherein said closure mechanism is attached to a lower side of said bed sheet; and wherein said bed sheet is form-fitted to a pet bed.

2. The invention of claim 1, wherein said liquid impermeable component is attached to an upper face of said upper side of said bed sheet.

3. The invention of claim 1, wherein said liquid impermeable component is attached to a lower face of said upper side of said bed sheet.

4. The invention of claim 1, wherein said absorbent component further comprises a quilted cotton sheet.

5. The invention of claim 1, wherein said absorbent component further comprises a quilted paper sheet.

6. The invention of claim 1, wherein said liquid impermeable component further comprises a plastic layer.

7. The invention of claim 1, wherein said liquid impermeable component further comprises a polyurethane layer.

8. The invention of claim 1, wherein said bed sheet further comprises a cotton sheet.

9. The invention of claim 1, wherein said bed sheet further comprises a linen sheet.

10. The invention of claim 1, wherein said bed sheet further comprises a silk sheet.

11. The invention of claim 1, wherein said bed sheet further comprises a hemp sheet.

12. The invention of claim 1, wherein said bed sheet further comprises a plastic sheet.

13. The invention of claim 1, wherein said closure mechanism further comprises an elastic band.

14. The invention of claim 1, wherein said closure mechanism further comprises an elastic belt.

15. The invention of claim 1, wherein said closure mechanism further comprises an elastic drawstring.

16. The invention of claim 1, wherein said closure mechanism further comprises a plurality of overlapping flaps.

17. The invention of claim 1, wherein said closure mechanism further comprises a zipper.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Elements in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale in order to enhance their clarity and improve understanding of these various elements and embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, elements that are known to be common and well understood to those in the industry are not depicted in order to provide a clear view of the various embodiments of the invention.

[0032] FIG. 1 is an exploded component view of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure;

[0033] FIG. 2 is an isometric perspective view of a first embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 3 is an isometric perspective view of a second embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG. 4 is an isometric perspective view of a third embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG. 5 is an isometric perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG. is an isometric perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure; and

[0038] FIG. 7 is an isometric perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] Certain terminology is used in the following description for reference only and is not limiting. The words “front,” “rear,” “anterior,” “posterior,” “lateral,” “medial,” “upper,” “lower,” “outer,” “inner,” and “interior” refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the invention, and designated parts thereof, in accordance with the present disclosure. Unless specifically set forth herein, the terms “a,” “an,” and “the” are not limited to one element, but instead should be read as meaning “at least one.” The terminology includes the words noted above, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import.

[0040] The disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device disclosed herein may be form fitted to a plurality of standard size pet beds and may provide an absorbent sanitary pad as a precaution against urinary incontinence. The device may comprise, generally, and absorbent pad attached to a fitted bed sheet, and the absorbent pad may be exposed above the bed sheet or may be integrated into the bed sheet as desired. The device may comprise an elastic band, belt, or drawstring, or may comprise overlapping flaps or a zipper, as desired, to prevent the pet bed cover from be removed or shifted by a user. The device may further comprise a disposable device for ease of use and replacement. In some embodiments the device may be washable and reusable. The fitted bed sheet component may further comprise pockets or hems, or may be decorated, as desired, to improve aesthetics and functionality.

[0041] The illustrations of FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device, as contemplated by the present disclosure. The device may comprise, generally, a main body 100 further comprising an absorbent component 102, a liquid impermeable component 104, a bed sheet 106, and a closure mechanism 108.

[0042] The absorbent component 102 may comprise any appropriate absorbent component known in the art. By way of example, the absorbent component 102 may comprise a quilted cotton sheet or a quilted paper sheet designed to absorb fluids.

[0043] The liquid impermeable component 104 may comprise any appropriate impermeable layer known in the art. By way of example the liquid impermeable component 104 may comprise a plastic or polyurethane layer to prevent fluid from passing through the layer.

[0044] The bed sheet 106 may comprise any appropriate bed sheet known in the art. By way of example, the bed sheet 106 may comprise a cotton, cotton blends, linen, silk, hemp, or plastic layer fitted to a plurality of standardized shapes.

[0045] The closure mechanism 108 may comprise any appropriate closure mechanism known in the art. By way of example, the closure mechanism 108 may comprise an elastic band, elastic belt, elastic drawstring, overlapping flaps of cloth, or a zipper designed to close and secure the bed sheet 106 to a pet bed.

[0046] The illustration of FIG. 2 illustrates an isometric perspective view of a first embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device. In a first embodiment the absorbent component 102 may be attached on an outer surface of the liquid impermeable component 104, which may itself be attached on an outer surface of the bed sheet 106. The bed sheet 106 may comprise a generally cube or cuboid shape such that it may fit over and be fitted to a pet bed having a square or rectangular profile.

[0047] The illustration of FIG. 3 illustrates an isometric perspective view of a second embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device. In a second embodiment the absorbent component 102 may be attached on an outer surface of the liquid impermeable component 104, which may itself be attached on an outer surface of the bed sheet 106. The bed sheet 106 may comprise a generally spherical or egg shape such that it may fit over and be fitted to a pet bed having a circular or oval profile.

[0048] The illustration of FIG. 4 illustrates an isometric perspective view of a third embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device. In a third embodiment the absorbent component 102 may be attached on an outer surface of the liquid impermeable component 104, which together may define an entire upper surface of the bed sheet 106. The bed sheet 106 may comprise a generally cube or cuboid shape such that it may fit over and be fitted to a pet bed having a square or rectangular profile.

[0049] The illustration of FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device. In a fourth embodiment the absorbent component 102 may be attached on an outer surface of the liquid impermeable component 104, which together may define an entire upper surface of the bed sheet 106. The bed sheet 106 may comprise a generally spherical or egg shape such that it may fit over and be fitted to a pet bed having a circular or oval profile.

[0050] The illustration of FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device. In a fifth embodiment the absorbent component 102 may be attached on an outer surface of the liquid impermeable component 104, which may itself be attached on an upper inner surface of the bed sheet 106. The bed sheet 106 may comprise a generally cube or cuboid shape such that it may fit over and be fitted to a pet bed having a square or rectangular profile.

[0051] The illustration of FIG. 7 illustrates an isometric perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device. In a sixth embodiment the absorbent component 102 may be attached on an outer surface of the liquid impermeable component 104, which may itself be attached on an upper inner surface of the bed sheet 106. The bed sheet 106 may comprise a generally spherical or egg shape such that it may fit over and be fitted to a pet bed having a circular or oval profile.

[0052] In any embodiment the closure mechanism 108 may be attached to or may comprise a lower surface of the bed sheet 106.

[0053] By these various designs the disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device may be used by first selecting the embodiment desired or appropriate for the pet bed to be covered. An installer may then open the closure mechanism 108 and insert the pet bed into an interior cavity of the device such that the absorbent component 102 is placed against the upper surface of the pet bed. The installer may then close the closure mechanism 108 such that the device stays in place on the pet bed and provides a precaution against urinary incontinence.

[0054] In an embodiment wherein the disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device is disposable the installer may then dispose of the device after it has become soiled. In an embodiment wherein the disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device is washable and reusable the installer may then wash and reuse the device after it has become soiled.

[0055] The disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device may be substantially constructed of any suitable material or combination of materials, but typically is constructed of a resilient material or combination of materials such that the device is resistant to damage as a result of compression, twisting, heating, or submersion in water. As an example, and without limiting the scope of the present invention, various exemplary embodiments of the disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device may be substantially constructed of one or more materials of cotton, cotton blends, linen, silk, hemp, silicone, plastic, acrylic, polycarbonate, elastic, or combinations thereof In some embodiments the various components of the device may be coated, lined, or otherwise insulated to prevent contamination of the device.

[0056] In one embodiment the disposable form-fitted absorbent pet bed cover device may comprise a resilient material of construction that either comprises a material having antimicrobial properties or comprises a layering of antimicrobial material or coating. Antimicrobial properties comprise the characteristic of being antibacterial, biocidal, microbicidal, anti-fungal, anti-viral, or other similar characteristics, and the oligodynamic effect, which is possessed by copper, brass, silver, gold, and several other metals and alloys, is one such characteristic. Copper and its alloys, in particular, have exceptional self-sanitizing effects. Silver also has this effect, and is less toxic to users than copper. Some materials, such as silver in its metallic form, may require the presence of moisture to activate the antimicrobial properties.

[0057] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.