Abstract
The present invention is a malleable bed cover that transforms a child's bed to resemble a predetermined object such as an automobile, train, boat, fort, airplane, castle, dollhouse, or a white blank cover to create a personalized design. The bed cover changes shape to provide the child with space for imagination play through the use of accessories, markers and attachable toys.
Claims
1. A decorative cover for a bed frame, the bed frame having a head board, a foot board, a first side rail, and a second side rail, the decorative cover comprising: a removable head board cushion configured to cover a top and sides of the head board; a removable foot board cushion configured to cover a top and sides of the foot board; a stretchable cover comprising a head board portion, a foot board portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a top portion, and a bottom portion, and; a flexible rod configured to lift the top portion of the flexible cover; wherein the head board portion includes at least one first storage compartment and is configured to be pulled over the head board when the removable head board cushion is covering the head board; wherein the foot board portion includes at least one second storage compartment and is configured to be pulled over the foot board when the removable foot board cushion is covering the foot board; wherein the first side portion includes a first side clip configured to clip onto the first side rail, and at least one first zipper configured to permit access to a trundle bed or under bed storage; wherein the second side portion includes a second side clip configured to clip onto the second side rail, and at least one second zipper configured to permit access to a trundle bed or under bed storage; wherein the top portion includes at least one third zipper configured to permit removal or attachment of at least one guard rail, and a removable mattress cover having a hollow cylinder; wherein the bottom portion includes at least one opening configured to allow removal or replacement of the head board cushion and the foot board cushion there through; and wherein the flexible rod is configured to connect with the first side clip, the second side clip, and the hollow cylinder.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
(1) The invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described and explained with additional specify and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
(2) FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the bed.
(3) FIG. 2, is a view from the left side of the bed.
(4) FIG. 3, is an enlarged image of button seen in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 13 and 14.
(5) FIG. 4, is a view from the right side of the bed.
(6) FIG. 5, is a view from the footboard of the bed.
(7) FIG. 6, is a view from the headboard of the bed.
(8) FIG. 7, is a view from the top of the bed.
(9) FIG. 8, is an enlarged image of the stretchy band.
(10) FIG. 9, is a view from the bottom of the bed.
(11) FIG. 10, is an enlarged image of the side clip seen in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 9.
(12) FIG. 11, is an enlarged image of the cylinder seen in FIGS. 1 and 7.
(13) FIG. 12, is an enlarged image of the flexible rod.
(14) FIG. 13, is a view of the left side of the bed when the bed cover is lifted.
(15) FIG. 14, is a view of a possible basic design for a bed cover.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(16) The present invention is a malleable bed cover that transforms a child's bed to resemble an automobile, train, boat, fort, airplane, castle, dollhouse, or white blank cover to create a personalized cover. Accessories, markers, attachable toys and zippers will change the appearance of the cover while storage pockets will allow for additional storage.
(17) The present invention relates to a bed accessory which, when placed on the bed, converts the bed to a predetermined object.
(18) It is therefore one of the objects of the present invention to provide a malleable cover for a child's beds.
(19) It is another object of this invention to provide the cover with zippers to allow for easy removal or attachment of bed rails.
(20) It is another object of this invention to provide the cover with zippers to use for trundle bed access or for additional storage space.
(21) It is another object of this invention to provide removable cushions to the corners of the bed cover to prevent injuries when bumped.
(22) It is another object of this invention to provide a washable, durable material that will stretch over the bedframe without the need of any tools.
(23) It is another object of this invention to provide a cover that alters the bed to resemble a predetermined object.
(24) It is another object of this invention to provide the cover with accessories and attachable toys.
(25) Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein the detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiment
(26) Referring now to the drawings, the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 20. It can be observed that the preferred embodiment is a cover that stretches over a child's bedframe.
(27) FIG. 1, comprises of malleable material 20, removable cushioned corners 44, zippers 48, and a removable mattress cover 50. The malleable cover 20 stretches over the bed frame as a fitted sheet would a mattress. Starting from one corner of the bed, pull the cover over the bedframe and work your way around the entire bedframe. Each corner 20 consists of removable cushions 44 to provide a barrier between the bedframe and child. The removable cushions 44 are on the top and sides of the headboard and footboard. They can be removed using openings at the bottom of 20, seen in FIG. 9. There are four zippers 48 towards the bottom of 20 near the side legs of the bedframe. These zippers 48 can be used to access underneath the bed for storage or to access a trundle bed. Buttons 52 and stretchy bands 56, seen in FIG. 8, are used to hold the material up while a trundle bed is in use. Once on the left side of the bed, unzip the zippers 48 and roll the material of 20 that sits between the zippers 48 on one side of the bed. The stretchy bands 56 wrap around the rolled up material of 20 and the buttons 52. The removable mattress cover 50 is used to expose or cover the mattress when sleeping or making up the bed. The mattress cover can be removed by unzipping 50 and taking it off the bed. Zippers 40 are shown as a dashed lines on the left and right side of 20. They are used for guard rails to prevent the child from falling out of the bed. FIG. 1, also consists of a storage compartment 42 on the footboard of the bed and hook and loop fastener 46 to keep 42 closed. This storage compartment 42 is on the outside of 20 and is easily accessible. The inside of 20, which is not visible to the eye, consists of side clips 54 on the left and right side of the bedframe as well as a flexible hollow cylinder 60 that sits on the mattress cover 50, in the middle of the side clips 54. These clips 54 and the cylinder 60 are used with a flexible rod, seen in FIG. 11, to lift the bed cover 20. When 20 is lifted, it resembles the simulated object and allows for additional playing space for the child.
(28) As seen in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, both sides of 20 comprises of two buttons 52, two zippers 48, a bed rail zipper 40, one side clip 54 and visibility of the removable cushions 44. FIG. 4 also consists of FIG. 3 which is an enlarged image of the button 52.
(29) FIG. 5 is a view from the footboard. It shows the storage compartment 42 and the hook and loop fastener 46 used to keep 42 closed. While FIG. 6 is a view of the headboard. It shows three storage compartments 42, wherein a large one is closed by two buttons 52 and two stretchy bands 56 and two smaller storage compartments 42 are closed by hook and loop fastener 46. The removable cushions 44 are seen in both figures.
(30) FIG. 7 is the view from the top of the bed which shows the cylinder 60 which connects to the flexible rod in FIG. 11. The storage compartments 42, bed rail zippers 40, and the removable cushions 44 are also in view.
(31) FIG. 9 shows the bed cover 20 from the bottom view. The storage compartments 42 from the headboard are shown as well as the hook and loop fastener 46 and buttons 52 that closes them. The buttons 52, zippers 48 and side clip 54 are shown on the left hand side. There are four stretchy bands 56 that work with the buttons 52 to hold the material 20 up on the sides of 20. They are shown behind the buttons 52 and above the zippers 48. There are two additional stretchy bands 56 on the headboard of 20. These wrap around the buttons 52 to keep the large storage compartment 42 closed. Lastly, there is an opening section of the material 58 is used to pull the removable cushion 44 from the material 20 shown in this figure. These are used when the cushion material 44 is no longer needed or wanted for the child's protection. The cushion material 44 slides through the openings 58 and can be replaced by pulling it back through the openings 58.
(32) FIG. 13, is a view of the flexible rod (FIG. 12), an exploded view of the side clips (FIG. 10) and an exploded view of the flexible hollow cylinder (FIG. 11). The flexible rod in FIG. 12 along with the side clips in FIG. 10 and cylinder in FIG. 11, will allow for more space to play on the bed cover 20. The flexible rod in FIG. 12 is optional and may not be necessary for the bed cover depending on the shape of the bedframe. When the flexible rod is in place, a bed cover in the design of a dollhouse will be taller and the top floors and rooms will be visible from the side view of the bed or the windows and roof of an automobile design will be visible from the side view of the bed. To illustrate this in a basic design, FIG. 14, is a view of a bed cover with a simple automobile design. It is from the side of the bed that shows the external view of the object. The internal view of the object would be on the other side of the bed. It would show everything under the hood, the seats, the dashboard and the trunk of the car. It would essentially be a detailed x-rayed version of the car. It would include plush toys that stick to the material, such as tools, car mats, a steering wheel, and a spare tire. It would also include markers and stickers. These accessories and toys will allow the child to use his/her imagination to turn their bed cover into a large toy.
(33) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.
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