Fitted Sheet Device with Attachable Top Sheet

Abstract

A fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet is provided. The device is comprised of a fitted sheet, a top sheet, and a dual fastener mechanism that permits the attachment of the top sheet to the fitted sheet at least one edge. The fasteners may fixedly or removably attach to one another. The present invention enables a heightened user experience of bed sheets during sleep by protecting against the unwanted bunching and tangling of a top sheet, which in certain cases, such as in children, may be dangerous.

Claims

1. A fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet comprising: a fitted sheet comprised of a first fastener; a top sheet comprised of a second fastener.

2. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 1, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners.

3. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 2, wherein the pair of reciprocating fasteners are comprised of a stitch, a zipper, a button, a hook, a loop, a magnet, or a tied knot.

4. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 1, wherein the fitted sheet is comprised of an elastic band.

5. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 1, wherein the fitted sheet is comprised of a linen, a polyester, a flannel, a percale, or polar fleece material.

6. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 1, wherein the top sheet is comprised of a linen, a polyester, a flannel, a percale, or polar fleece material.

7. A fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet comprising: a fitted sheet comprised of a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge; a first fastener positioned on the first edge of the fitted sheet; a top sheet comprised of a fourth edge; and a second fastener positioned on the fourth edge.

8. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 7, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners.

9. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 8, wherein the pair of reciprocating fasteners are comprised of a stitch, a zipper, a button, a hook, a loop, a magnet, or a tied knot.

10. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 7, wherein the fitted sheet is comprised of an elastic band.

11. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 7, wherein the fitted sheet is comprised of a linen, a polyester, a flannel, a percale, or polar fleece material.

12. The fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet of claim 7, wherein the top sheet is comprised of a linen, a polyester, a flannel, a percale, or polar fleece material.

13. A method of using a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet, the method comprising the following steps: providing a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet comprised of a fitted sheet comprised of a first fastener and a top sheet comprised of a second fastener; attaching the first fastener to the second fastener; and sleeping on top of the fitted sheet and under the top sheet.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the pair of reciprocating fasteners are comprised of a stitch, a zipper, a button, a hook, a loop, a magnet, or a tied knot.

16. The method of claim 13, wherein the fitted sheet is comprised of an elastic band.

17. The method of claim 13, wherein the fitted sheet is comprised of a linen, a polyester, a flannel, a percale, or polar fleece material.

18. The method of claim 13, wherein the top sheet is comprised of a linen, a polyester, a flannel, a percale, or polar fleece material.

19. The method of claim 13, wherein the first fastener is positioned on a first edge of the fitted sheet.

20. The method of claim 13, wherein the second fastener is positioned on a third edge of the top sheet.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet of the present invention while attached around a mattress in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet of the present invention while attached around a mattress in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] 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 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 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.

[0020] As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that keeps bedsheets fixed in place. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet that keeps bed sheets fixed in place when laying in a bed in order to eliminate uncomfortable tangling and bunching and protect against possible suffocation, especially in children. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a fitted bed sheet device with an attachable top sheet that may be applicable to a bed of any size, so that children and adults of all ages may experience safe and comfortable bed sheet use.

[0021] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet. The device is comprised of a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet. The device is designed to be placed onto a mattress of any size, with assurance that the top sheet may be comfortably secured in place throughout the duration of use in order to avoid uncomfortable tangling, movement, or disorganization of the bed sheets.

[0022] More specifically, the device is comprised of a fitted sheet that is capable of securely attaching to a mattress through an elastic band or any other such retractable mechanism for bed sheet securement known in the art, a top sheet that is attached to the fitted sheet, and a fastener. The fitted sheet and the top sheet are preferably made from cotton or any other soft textile material known in the art. The fitted sheet and the top sheet may be secured by a fastener that may be permanently or detachably applied and may therefore be comprised of any such fastener known in the art, including, but not limited to, hook and loop, buttons, or sewn together.

[0023] During use, the fitted sheet is meant to be secured to the mattress, and the top sheet is meant to be attached to the first edge, where the feet of the user would normally lay. The top sheet may be removable, and thereby function similarly to a conventional bed sheet set, or be attached, in the event of desired securement for any such reason, including, but not limited to, sleeping with a child, or user preference. In this manner, the fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet provides a universal solution to the problem of uncomfortable and undesirable bed sheet entanglement, thereby elevating the user experience.

[0024] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of the fitted sheet 110 secured to a mattress 10 with the top sheet 120 fastened to the fitted sheet 110 via a dual fastening mechanism 114, 160 of one potential embodiment of a fitted sheet device with an attachable top sheet 100. The device 100 is comprised of at least one fitted sheet 110 with at least one fastener 260 and at least one top sheet 120 with at least one fastener 114. The device 100 is designed to be fitted to a mattress 10 of any size or shape through at least one elastic 112 band around the fitted sheet 110, with a top sheet 120 that may be fixedly or removably attached via a fastener 114 to the fitted sheet 110 with a fastener 160 in order to stop unwanted bunching and tangling of bed sheets during use.

[0025] Both the fitted sheet 110 and the top sheet 120 are preferably made from cotton, or any textile known in the art commonly used for bed sheet material, including but not limited to; linen, polyester, flannel, percale, or polar fleece. Both the fitted sheet 110 and the top sheet 120 preferably appear in a rectangular shape that may be applied to a mattress 10 of any size or age range, including, but not limited to, a baby or toddler crib, a twin-sized mattress 10, a double-sized mattress 10, a full-sized mattress 10, a queen-sized mattress 10, and a king-sized mattress 10. The fastener 114 of the fitted sheet 110 may fixedly or removably attach the fastener 160 of the top sheet 120 to allow the fitted sheet 110 to attach to the top sheet 120 and prevent movement of either sheet 110,120 during sleep. Said fasteners 114, 116 may be any type of reciprocating fasteners known in the art such as, but not limited to, threaded stitch, zipper, buttons, hook and loop, magnet, tied knot, or any other such mechanism known in the art.

[0026] During use, the elastic 112 of the fitted sheet 110 is placed around the corners and perimeter of the mattress 10. Then, the first edge 115 of the fitted sheet 110 is fastened to the third edge 150 of the top sheet 120 via the fastener 114 of the fitted sheet 110 and the fastener 160 of the top sheet 120.

[0027] The fitted sheet 110, additionally, features a second edge 116 and a third edge 117. Both the second edge 116 and third edge 117 of the fitted sheet 110 in the present embodiment described are meant to remain unattached to the top sheet 120, to permit user movement during use. However, in differing embodiments, edges 116, 117 may also be attached via a dual fastener mechanism, as previously described, to the first edge 130 and the second edge 140 of the top sheet 120 for an alternative user experience.

[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates an alternative front perspective view of the device 100 with the top sheet 120 laid flat atop the fitted sheet 110 and with the edges of the top sheet 130, 140 draping over the sides of the mattress 10. The tapering of the top sheet 120 over the edges of the mattress 10 permits an aesthetically pleasing organization of the contents of the device 100 when arranged in the intended user experience. As previously mentioned, the edges 150, 115 of the top sheet 120 and fitted sheet 110, respectively, are fixedly or removably attached in a discreet manner via a dual fastener mechanism featuring fasteners 160 and 114.

[0029] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 3. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a fitted sheet 110 comprised of at least one fastener 114 and a top sheet comprised of at least one fastener 160 [Step 202]. Then, the fasteners 114 and 160 may be attached to one another to secure the top sheet 120 to the fitted sheet 110 [Step 204]. A user can then sleep on top of the fitted sheet 110 and under the top sheet 120 [Step 206]. In one embodiment, the fasteners 114, 160 may be disengaged upon user preference to allow for movement amongst all edges of the fitted sheet 110 (edges 115, 116, and 117), and top sheet 120 (edges 130, 140, and 150) or to allow the sheets 110,120 to be washed separately [Step 208].

[0030] Certain terms are used throughout the following 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 fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet and device are interchangeable and refer to the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 of the present invention.

[0031] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the fitted sheet device with attachable top sheet 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0032] 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 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.

[0033] 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.