Bedsheet System

Abstract

This present invention relates to an improved bedsheet system comprising a top bedsheet sewn together in part to a bottom bedsheet having an elastic perimeter to allow the bottom bedsheet to be securely tucked underneath the mattress to maximize stability, and prevent the bedsheet system from moving out of place throughout the night. The bottom bedsheet further comprises a pair of pillow pockets to accommodate conventional pillows and keep them in place, as well as a plurality of side pockets to hold personal items which may be easily accessed by the user throughout the night. The improved bedsheet system offers user convenience in making a bed, and eliminates the need to reapply standard bedsheets that fall off easily onto the floor after every use.

Claims

1. A bedsheet system comprising: a top sheet having a top end and a bottom end; a bottom sheet comprised of a top edge, a bottom edge, side edges, a top surface and a perimeter; a pair of pillow pockets; and at least one side pocket positioned along each of the side edges.

2. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1, wherein the bottom end of the top sheet is fixedly attached to the bottom sheet along an edge.

3. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 3, wherein the top sheet and at least a portion of each of the side edges of the bottom sheet are fixedly attached to one another.

4. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1 further comprising an elastic material positioned along the perimeter of the bottom sheet.

5. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1, wherein each of the pair of pillow pockets are attached to the top surface of the bottom sheet.

6. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1, wherein each of the pair of pillow pockets are attached to the top surface of the bottom sheet near the top edge.

7. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one side pocket is further comprised of an opening therein for supporting an object.

8. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one side pocket is positioned adjacent a longitudinal side of a mattress when the bottom sheet is properly installed on the mattress.

9. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 8, wherein a portion of each of the top edge, the bottom edge, and the side edges are positioned beneath the mattress when the bottom sheet if properly installed on the mattress.

10. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1 further comprising each of an indicia and an anti-microbial coating.

11. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 1, wherein a divider separates the pair of pillow pockets.

12. A bedsheet system comprising: a top sheet having a first edge, a pair of side edges and a second edge; a bottom sheet comprised of a head end, a bottom end, a pair of longitudinal sides, a top surface and an elastic perimeter; a pair of pillow pockets positioned on the top surface and adjacent to the head end; and at least one side pocket positioned along each of the pair of longitudinal sides.

13. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 12, wherein the first edge is sewn to the bottom end of the bottom sheet, and at least a portion of each of the pair of side edges is sewn to a corresponding one of the pair of longitudinal sides of the bottom sheet.

14. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 12, wherein the at least one side pocket is further comprised of an opening therein for supporting an object.

15. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 12, wherein the at least one side pocket is positioned adjacent a longitudinal side of a mattress when the bottom sheet is properly installed on the mattress.

16. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 12 further comprising each of an indicia and an anti-microbial coating.

17. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 12, wherein a divider separates the pair of pillow pockets.

18. A bedsheet system comprising: a rectangular top sheet having an area, a first edge, a pair of side edges and a second edge; a rectangular bottom sheet comprised of a head end, a bottom end, a pair of spaced apart longitudinal sides, a top surface and an elastic perimeter, wherein an area of the rectangular bottom sheet is more than the area of the rectangular top sheet; a pillow pocket positioned on the top surface and adjacent to the head end; at least one side pocket positioned along one of the pair of spaced apart longitudinal sides; and an anti-microbial coating.

19. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 18, wherein the first edge is sewn to the bottom end, and at least a portion of each of the pair of side edges is sewn to a corresponding one of the pair of spaced apart longitudinal sides.

20. The bedsheet system as recited in claim 18, wherein the at least one side pocket is further comprised of an opening therein for supporting an object.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the top bedsheet has been pulled away to expose the top surface of the bottom bedsheet, but wherein the top bedsheet remains attached to the bottom bedsheet along its bottom edge;

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a partial perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein each of the pillow pockets are shown to contain a pillow;

[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the top bedsheet has not yet been sewn or otherwise attached to the bottom bedsheet;

[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates a partial perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the connection of the top bedsheet to the bottom bedsheet is clearly illustrated; and

[0023] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the bedsheet system is installed on a mattress on a bed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0025] As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved bedsheet system that allows the bedsheet to remain tucked properly and neatly throughout the night, and in which both the functional aspect and user convenience have been considered in the design and manufacture thereof. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for a bedsheet system that comprises pillow pockets for retaining the pillows in proper position throughout the night, and that makes it easy and convenient for the user to make his or her bed after waking up. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for an improved bedsheet that comprises a plurality of convenient storage spaces for personal and other items that the user may require throughout the night, and that is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and both safe and easy to use.

[0026] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is an improved bedsheet system that is capable of being fully secured around a mattress and that is comprised of a top bedsheet and a bottom bedsheet having an elastic material positioned along its entire perimeter, a pair of pillow pockets and a plurality of side pockets. Each of the pair of pillow pockets is positioned along an upper surface of the bottom bedsheet near the head end and is comprised of an opening therein for receipt of a pillow. Each of the plurality of side pockets is positioned along an upper surface of the bottom bedsheet and near its longitudinal edges so that items stored therein will hand over the side of the mattress or bed. The bottom bedsheet is oversized at the corners for further folding underneath the mattress, and the top bedsheet is sewn to the bottom bedsheet near the foot end (which is opposite to the head end) wherein the top bedsheet is smaller in size than the bottom bedsheet, but large enough to overlie a portion of the bottom bedsheet.

[0027] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the top bedsheet has been pulled away to expose the top surface of the bottom bedsheet, but wherein the top bedsheet remains attached to the bottom bedsheet along its bottom edge. More specifically, bedsheet system 100 is comprised of a bottom bedsheet 102 and a top bedsheet 104, wherein the top bedsheet 104 and bottom bedsheet 102 are sewn together along an edge 120. The edge 120 is near the foot end 1028 of the bottom bedsheet 102, and both the bedsheets 102, 104 are sewn together along the edge 120 such that the top bedsheet 104 is overlaid on the bottom bedsheet 102 with a fixed and sewn side. In a further embodiment, the edge 120 may extend along the longitudinal sides of the bedsheets 102, 104 for a foot or two from the bottom of the top bedsheet 104.

[0028] The top surface of the bottom bedsheet 102 is further comprised of two pillow pockets 106, 108 in which pillows are placed such that the pillows always remain stable within the pockets 106, 108. More specifically, the pillow pockets 106, 108 are placed near the head end or top end 1022 of the bottom bedsheet 102. Each of the pillow pockets 106, 108 have an opening therein that is sized such that pillows of different sizes and designs can be easily placed within the pockets 106, 108. One or more side pockets 110 are also present on the bottom bedsheet 102 to place small personal items for convenience of the user. The side pockets 110 are preferably present on the longitudinal sides of the mattress when the bottom bedsheet 102 is overlaid onto the mattress. More specifically, the bottom bedsheet 102 is preferably comprised of longitudinal sides 1024, 1026 having side pockets 110 with an opening therein, wherein the longitudinal sides 1024, 1026 cover the longitudinal sides of the mattress when properly installed.

[0029] Additionally, the bottom bedsheet 102 is preferably oversized such that it is easily tucked underneath the mattress for a secure fit and better stability. In one embodiment, the bottom bedsheet 102 may have a glove-like bottom end 1028 that fits securely around the mattress. Near the bottom end or foot end 1028 of the bottom bedsheet 102, the top bedsheet 104, which is similar in shape but may be smaller in size, is sewn to the bottom bedsheet 102 along the edge 120, wherein the edge 120 is preferably along the complete length of the bottom end 1028 of both the bottom sheet 102 and the top sheet 104, and perhaps slightly up the longitudinal sides 1024, 1026 of the bottom bedsheet 102.

[0030] In use, the bottom bedsheet 102 is placed on the top surface of the mattress and the longitudinal sides 1024, 1026 of the bottom bedsheet 102 abut along the longitudinal sides of the mattress. Further, the elastic or spandex edge 105 that is present along the entire perimeter of the bottom bedsheet 102 helps to better secure the bottom bedsheet 102 underneath the mattress. The single edge or seam 120 is considered as a line along which the top bedsheet 104 and the bottom bedsheet 102 are sewn together. The top bedsheet 104 is then placed over the bottom bedsheet 102 once the bottom bedsheet 102 is properly secured to the mattress, and the pillows have been inserted into the pillow pockets 106, 108. More specifically, the top bedsheet 104 is overlaid over the bottom bedsheet 102 to cover the pillows inserted into the pillow pockets 106, 108 and has dimensions such that the top bedsheet 104 is not tucked underneath the mattress and the side pockets 110 may or may not be covered by the top bedsheet 104. The attached/sewn foot end or bottom end 1028 of the bottom bedsheet 102 and the top bedsheet 104 helps to keep the top bedsheet in proper position throughout the night and avoids the same from being knocked to the ground.

[0031] The top bedsheet 104 and the bottom bedsheet 102 can be manufactured of the same material, or from different materials as per the requirement of the user and/or manufacturing process. A suitable stretchable fabric, such as an elastic fabric or other fabric can be used for making both the top bedsheet 104 and the bottom bedsheet 102. Nonetheless, the fabric should be resistant to wear and tear caused by sweat, detergents, body oils, lotions, etc. In one embodiment, a mixture of Spandex and cotton may be used to manufacture the top sheet 104 and the bottom sheet 102. In a further embodiment, both the bottom bedsheet 102 and the top bedsheet 104 have a high thread count of 1800, wherein the fabric is also breathable, hypoallergenic and wrinkle-free to always have a clean, fresh look. Further, because the bottom bedsheet 102 is oversized, the same is suitable for mattresses with a depth of up to 16 inches. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the bottom sheet 102 may incorporate an integrated sewn-in mattress pad.

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a partial perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein each of the pillow pockets 106, 108 are shown to contain a pillow 202, 204. More specifically, two pillow pockets 106, 108 are present on the top surface 210 of the bottom bedsheet 102, and any conventional pillows 202, 204 may be inserted into the pillow pockets 106, 108 for secure placement. The pillows 202, 204, once inserted into the pillow pockets 106, 108, remain stable and do not move even as the user tosses and turns throughout the night. Each of the pillow pockets 106,108 are of substantially similar width, and approximately half of the width of the mattress on which the bottom bedsheet 102 is overlaid. The pockets 106, 108 may or may not have a division between them. Further, in one embodiment, the pillow pockets 106, 108 have dimensions of approximately 20×30 inches to fit most regular sized pillows 202, 204. Alternatively, the pillow pockets 106, 108 may have dimensions or approximately 24×32 inches to fit most oversized pillows 202, 204.

[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the top bedsheet 104 has not yet been sewn or otherwise attached to the bottom bedsheet 102. As best shown in FIG. 3, the bottom bedsheet 102 is preferably longer in both length and width than the top bedsheet 104, such that bottom bedsheet 102 is tucked underneath the mattress easily and securely. More specifically, the width 303 of the bottom bedsheet 102 is greater than the width 304 of the top bedsheet 104. Similarly, the length 301 of the bottom bedsheet 102 is greater than the length 302 of the top bedsheet 104. Additionally, the top bedsheet 104 preferably does not have any pockets or slits and is a plain bedsheet, whereas the bottom bedsheet 102 has two pillow pockets 106, 108 near the head end of the bottom bedsheet 102 and two side pockets 110 near the lateral side of the bottom bedsheet 102.

[0034] FIG. 3 also illustrates the sewn edge 120 along the width of the bottom bedsheet 102 (and near the bottom end) so that the top bedsheet 104 is always joined together with the bottom bedsheet 102. Nonetheless, the connection between the top bedsheet 104 and the bottom bedsheet 102 does not need to be stitching and other suitable attachment means are also contemplated. For example, in other embodiments other connecting mechanism such as, but not limited to, hook and loop fasteners, zippers, buttons, snaps, removable adhesive, may also be used for attaching the top bedsheet 104 and the bottom bedsheet 102 along the edge 120.

[0035] Importantly, the bottom bedsheet 102 and the top bedsheet 104 may be made available in different sizes, configurations, designs and colors to accommodate user need and/or preference. Further, each of the bedsheets 102, 104 may further comprise a logo 109, indicia, trademark, geometric pattern, customizable color and/or font, embroidery, print, and/or image on, for example, its top surface. Each of the bedsheets 102, 104 may also be comprised of an antimicrobial coating 111 to prevent the transmission or spread of germs, bacteria, viruses, microbes and harmful particulates.

[0036] As previously stated, one or more side pockets 110 may be provided on one of the longitudinal side portions of the bottom bedsheet 102, and additional side pocket 110 may be provided on the other longitudinal side of the bottom bedsheet 102. Each of the side pockets 110 have an opening therein and are designed to allow a user to easily place or remove an object, such as a smartphone, tablet, medicine, eyeglasses, CPAP machine, etc., therefrom without the need for engagement or disengagement of a fastening member.

[0037] FIG. 4 illustrates a partial perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the connection of the top bedsheet to the bottom bedsheet is clearly illustrated in sewn edge 120. As shown in this particular embodiment, the top bedsheet 104 is generally free from the bottom bedsheet 102 along three of its edges, but is fixedly attached to the bottom bedsheet 102 along the seam 120. Therefore, when the bottom bedsheet 102 is placed on a mattress and tucked underneath the same, the top bedsheet 104 is easily overlaid over the bottom bedsheet 102 with the connected edge fixed along the seam 120, and the other three sides covering the pillow pockets and lateral sides of the mattress (but not attached thereto). Notwithstanding, as previously noted, the stitched seam 120 may also extend partly along the longitudinal sides of the top and bottom bedsheets 104, 102.

[0038] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the improved bedsheet system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture, wherein the bedsheet system 100 is installed on a mattress 500 on a bed 502. More specifically, the bottom sheet 102 completely covers the top and side surfaces of the mattress 500 with the side pockets 110 present immediately adjacent to the longitudinal sides of the mattress 500. Additionally, the top bedsheet 104 is placed over the bottom bedsheet 102 with a fixed side along the sewn edge 120. The dimensions of the top bedsheet 104 are such that the top bedsheet 104 covers the top surface of the mattress 500 along with partial coverage of the longitudinal sides of the mattress 500. The top sheet 104 may also be used to cover the pillow pockets 106, 108 in which the pillows 202, 204 are inserted for use. However, since the bottom bedsheet 102 is oversized, the bottom bedsheet 102 folds farther around the bottom of the mattress 500 for securement. While the seam 120 is present, it remains largely invisible when the top bedsheet 104 is overlaid on the bottom bedsheet 102 thereby providing aesthetic value to the user. In one embodiment of the seam 120, a pinch stitch is used for supplying added strength to the seam.

[0039] Certain terms are used throughout the description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “improved bedsheet system”, “bedsheet system”, “2-in-1 sheet”, “2-in-1 spandex bedsheet”, and “2-in-1 bedsheet” are interchangeable and refer to the improved bedsheet system 100 of the present invention.

[0040] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the bedsheet system 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the bedsheet system 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the bedsheet system 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the bedsheet system 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the bedsheet system 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0041] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0042] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.