Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
  • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
  • A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes

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• the present invention refers to a set of sheets combined, comprising two parts between which is positioned the sleeper, the two parts being interconnected on one of their widths.
• a simplified method of shaping the bed, thanks to such a set of sheets, is also an object of the present invention.
• US5884349 discloses a set of combined sheets connected by an elastic band. This arrangement is however somewhat complicated to achieve and requires the assembly of several elements of different natures. The resulting costs can appear high when it comes to equipping a hospital or hotel complex.
• US20080115271 discloses a set of sheets sewn to one another. This provision is not necessarily adapted to hospital environments.
• the set of sheets in question is designed to facilitate recurring operations related to the shaping of the beds.
• the invention is particularly advantageous for room staff in the field of hospitality, hospital, or other areas related to tourism, where repeated operations consume a significant amount of labor.
• the invention nevertheless remains advantageous for individuals, insofar as it allows them to arrange their bed more easily and more quickly.
• the invention is also used in particular environments such as for berths of boats or trains or aircraft, or other types of sleeping.
• the invention also makes it possible to comply with certain protocols in force. Particularly in the hospital field, the room staff must respect the standards in force in the shaping of the beds.
• the combination of sheets of the present invention is adapted to the respect of such rules.
• the first portion includes first and second widths, and first and second lengths.
• the second portion also includes first and second widths, and first and second lengths.
• the first and second parts are secured to each other by their first width.
• the free width of the second part is longer than its width linked to the first part.
• the width of the second part may have a first value at its junction with the first part, and another value, more important, constant over the rest of its length.
• the width of the second portion can increase gradually and steadily, from its first width, linked to the first portion, to its opposite width, free.
• the first part may be provided with holding elements to fix it on the mattress.
• the second part may be integral with the first part on its first width. It can also be associated with the first part over a portion of its lengths which are adjacent to its first width, thus forming lateral junction segments.
• a lateral segment covers a fraction of the corresponding length of the second portion between 1 to 30% of its value.
• the second part may be secured to the first part at the level of the holding element.
• the holding element may for example be arranged on the edge of the first part. In this case, the edges of the first and second parts are merged, and the holding element is common to both parts.
• the first and second parts may be of the same width, so that the second part is adjusted to the first part.
• the second part may, however, have a width greater than that of the first part with which it is associated, so as to provide sufficient space for the feet of the sleeper.
• the second part can be associated with the second part in a folded manner.
• the edge of the second part is folded on itself at its junction with the first part. This arrangement is particularly advantageous for stiffening the second part when its width is greater than that of the first part.
• the first portion preferably has a diagonal seam at each corner, from the edge to its central area.
• the diagonal seam allows to shape the angle of the sheet to adapt to that of the mattress.
• the second part may also contain a diagonal seam at two of these angles. In particular, at these angles common with the junction of the first part. In the case where the width of the second part is longer than the width of the first part to which it is linked, the seam on the second part is advantageously longer than that on the first part.
• the method for shaping a bed with the combination of sheets of the present invention is also included in the invention. The method comprises in particular a step inserting the angles of the first part related to those of the second part under the mattress.
• It further comprises a step where the combination of sheets is unfolded on the mattress to its opposite end, and a subsequent step where the corners of the first part left free are inserted under the corresponding corners of the mattress.
• the free width of the second part can be flapped.
• Figure 1 is a diagrammatic bottom view of the set of sheets according to the invention, arranged on a mattress. Part of the top sheet is truncated for clarity.
• Figure 2 Schematic top view of the set of sheets according to the invention, arranged on a mattress.
• Figure 3a longitudinal sectional view of the set of sheets according to a first embodiment of the invention arranged on a mattress.
• Figure 3b longitudinal sectional view of the set of sheets according to a second embodiment of the invention.
• Figure 4 Schematic view from below, of the set of sheets according to the invention wherein the top sheet is virtually maintained in its deployed state Detailed description of the invention
• the present invention relates to a combination of sheets D comprising a first part 1 and a second part 2.
• the first part 1 corresponds to a lower sheet, arranged between the surface of the mattress M, and the sleeper. It can especially be the equivalent of a house sheet.
• the second part 2 corresponds to the sheet covering the sleeper. The second part 2 is then superimposed on the first part 1 once the combination of sheets D arranged on a bed.
• Figures 1 and 2 schematically show a dressed bed of the combination of sheet D according to the present invention. In Figure 1, the top sheet, corresponding to the second part 2, is truncated for better clarity.
• the first part 1 is advantageously provided with one or more holding elements B, allowing it to be held on the mattress M.
• a holding element B can in particular be a rubber band disposed on a portion or the entire circumference of the first portion 1.
• the first part 1 of the combination of sheets D can be for example provided with four elastic elements at its corners, arranged at the hem. Alternatively, an elastic element may be disposed over the entire periphery of the first part 1.
• Other holding elements may be used, such as for example Velcro®-type Velcro® strips, which make it possible to maintain the first part. 1 integral with the mattress.
• the first part 1 of the combination D preferably has symmetrical proportions, which are determined by the dimensions of the mattress to be covered. In other words, the widths Wla and Wlb are equal, and the lengths Lia and Llb are equal, the assembly forming a rectangular surface.
• the shape of the first part 1 can be modified, without altering its symmetry.
• the angles may be truncated if they are provided with an elastic holding member, but the lengths Lia and Llb and the widths Wla and Wlb will remain equal.
• the lengths Lia, and Llb, as well as the widths Wla and Wlb, are understood as the length of fabric measured from one edge to the opposite edge.
• the opposite edges can be brought closer to each other, but the dimensions remain the same as in the case where the holding element B is not elastic, or in the absence of a holding element B.
• the second part 2 of the combination D is intended to cover the sleeper. Its dimensions may be equal to those of the first part 1. However, it may be advantageous for one or more of the dimensions of the second part 2 to be greater than those of the first part 1. In this case, the width of the second part 2 is advantageously chosen so that the second part 2, once arranged, hangs on the sides of the bed over a distance H sufficient to keep the sleeper covered despite its movements.
• H may especially be between 10 and 50 cm, depending on the height of the bed.
• a height H of the order of 30 to 40 cm is particularly well suited.
• the length of the second portion 2 is greater than that of the first portion 1, so as to allow its flap 4 at the torso of the sleeper.
• the flap 4, visible in Figure 2 may be arranged to leave part of the mattress visible or on the contrary so as to completely cover the mattress.
• the flange of the second portion 2, when folded to form the flap 4, may be disposed at a variable distance from the edge of the mattress, depending on the requirements.
• the distance separating the edge of the second Part 2 of the parallel edge of the mattress is typically of the order of 20 to 80 cm, and in particular of the order of 30 to 50 cm.
• the perimeter of the second part 2 consists of two widths W2a, W2b and two lengths L2a, L2b.
• the widths W2a and W2b may be equal to each other, such that the width of the second portion 2 is constant from one of its ends to its opposite end along its length.
• the lengths W2a, W2b and the widths L2a and L2b are defined as the length of fabric measured from one edge to the opposite edge.
• the widths W2a and W2b of the second part 2 may alternatively be different from each other.
• the width of the second portion 2 can vary from a first end to its opposite end along its length.
• the lengths L2a and L2b are equal to one another and can be likened to the length L of the second part 2.
• the first 1 and the second part 2 of the combination of sheets D are secured to one another by one of their widths. More particularly the width Wla of the first part
• first 1 coincides with the width W2a of the second part 2, the two widths Wla and W2a being integral with each other.
• the first 1 and second 2 parts can be secured during their manufacture, by any known C connecting means such as stitches, seam line, zipper, buttons, or tabs. They are preferably sewn to each other over their entire connection distance. Alternatively, the first 1 and second 2 parts may constitute the same piece of fabric.
• the fabric used for the first 1 and second 2 parts may be the same or different.
• the fabric can be selected from cotton, silk, linen, acrylic or a mixture of several of them.
• One of the two parts may be made of a waterproof fabric, or made of an impermeable material, such as a plastic layer or flexible polymer. It may indeed be advantageous for the first part 1 to be waterproofed or impermeable, so as to ensure the protection of the mattress, and for the second part 2 to consist of a more comfortable fabric such as cotton or linen, or a mixture both.
• the fabric used for one or other of the parts, or both may have elastic properties. It may be advantageous if the fabric of the first part 1 can be stretched in the direction of its length or width or both. This makes it possible to adapt the first part 1 to mattresses of different dimensions, and in particular of different thicknesses. This also allows the combination of sheets to be adapted to particular shaped mattresses such as oval shaped mattresses, or those with certain rounded corners.
• the widths Wla and W2a by which the first 1 and second 2 parts of the combination of sheets D are secured are intended to be arranged at the foot of the bed.
• the free width Wlb of the first part 1, as well as the free width W2b of the second part 2 are consequently arranged towards the headboard. Free widths are not associated with each other.
• the first 1 and second 2 parts of the combination of sheets D of the present invention are characterized in that they are connected to one another along one of their width and free according to their opposite width.
• the first 1 and second 2 parts are preferably combined with each other by their respective edges.
• the second part 2 is combined with the first part 1 at the level of this holding element.
• the second part 2 is thus maintained under the mattress in the same way as the first part 1, at least at their common widths Wla and W2a, thanks to the holding element.
• the first 1 and the second part 2 of the combination of sheets D can be secured to one another over a distance greater than their common widths Wla and W2a.
• Their connection distance may in particular extend over a portion of their respective lengths Lia, L2a and Llb, L2b, contiguous to their common widths Wla and W2a.
• the association of the first 1 and second 2 parts can then extend beyond their common widths on lateral segments 3 of a length K, along the lengths L2a and L2b.
• the length K of the lateral segments preferably represents less than 30% of the length L of the second part 2.
• the length K is more advantageously less than 20%, and even more particularly less than 10% of the length L of the second part. 2.
• one of the widths of the second portion 2 differs from its opposite width.
• the width W2a of the second portion 2 associated with the first portion 1 is shorter than the opposite width W2b. This arrangement allows to hang the second part 2 on either side of the bed once the combination of sheet D put in place, even as the connection between the first 1 and second 2 parts remains discreet and without superfluous material.
• the width W2a of the second part 2 may for example be equal to the corresponding width Wla of the first part 1.
• the free width W2b of the second part is then greater than the corresponding width Wlb of the first part 1. According to this arrangement, the second part 2 is in close contact with the first part 1 over its entire width. In other words, the first 1 and the second 2 parts are adjusted at the foot of the bed.
• the width W2a of the second part 2 may be greater than that of the corresponding width Wla of the first part 1.
• This free space E depends on the difference in width between the first 1 and the second 2 parts, and gives the sleeper the necessary space for his feet.
• the second part 2 is advantageously assembled edge to edge with the first part 1, so that the edge of the second part 2 folds on itself at least once over a distance d of between about 0.2 cm and 5 cm, preferably over a distance d of between 0.5 cm and 3 cm, thus forming at least one fold R.
• the second portion 2 preferably comprises between 1 and 5 folds R on each of the lateral segments 3 of the connection with the first part 1.
• Comparable folds R ' may optionally be arranged at the width W2a, close to the corners. In this way the second part 2 retains a shape adapted to leave the space E necessary for the comfort of the sleeper.
• the folds R and R ' may be of identical or different lengths.
• the folds R and R ' may further have identical or different orientations.
• a horizontal bellows S may be provided on the second part 2 at the level of each lateral segment of length K.
• the bellows S comprises in particular one or more folds arranged in the direction of the length L.
• the bellows S are arranged at a distance from the lateral edges of the second part 2, so as to be located at the upper lateral edge of the mattress M or above, once the combination of sheets D set up on the bed.
• the difference between the widths Wla and W2a can thus be between 0 and approximately 30 cm.
• a minimal space E is arranged when the difference in width of the order of 0 to 5 cm.
• a more comfortable space E is obtained when the difference in width is of the order of 10 to 20 cm.
• the width of the second portion 2 may increase steadily from its smallest width W2a to its largest width W2b.
• the second portion 2 may have two distinct widths, the first being equal to its smallest width W2a, and the second being equal to its largest width W2b. More particularly, the second portion 2 may have a width equal to its smallest width W2a over a length K, corresponding to the connection length between the first 1 and second 2 portions at the side segments 3, and a width equal to its maximum. wide width W2b on the rest of its length L.
• the second portion 2 may have a constant width W2a over a length K corresponding to the segments 3, and an increasing width over the remainder of its length L.
• the second part 2 may have a constant width W2a over a length K corresponding to the lateral segments 3, a larger width W2c near its point of connection with the first part 1, at the level of the lateral segments 3, and a width increasing from its width W2c to its largest width W2b.
• the first part 1 contains a seam 5a starting from each angle and oriented approximately towards the central part of the sheet, allowing the folding of the sheet at the corners of the mattress to be covered.
• the length of the seam 5a is adapted to the dimensions of the mattress.
• the end of the seam 5a corresponds to the upper angle of the mattress M once the combination of sheets D set up.
• the length of the seam 5a is typically between 3 and 50 cm, preferably between 10 and 20 cm, or between 5 and 15 cm.
• the seam can be performed on one side or another of the part 1 of the combination of sheets D. It can be made for example on the face in contact with the mattress to be covered, or on the opposite outer face.
• the second part 2 of the sheet combination D may also comprise a seam 5b at two of its corners, starting from the edge of the part 2 and oriented approximately towards its center.
• the seam 5b is arranged at each of the two corners that are adjacent to the width W2a related to the width Wla of the first part 1.
• the length of the seam 5b may be approximately equal to that of the seam 5a of the first part 1.
• the seam 5b is of greater length than the corresponding seam 5a of the first part 1.
• This configuration is adequate in the case where the width W2a of the second part 2 is greater than the associated width Wla of the first part 1.
• This arrangement keeps the second part 2 in good position in the corners of the mattress M while providing space E enough for the feet of the sleeper.
• the seam 5b may be longer than the corresponding seam 5a by a value of 1 to 10 cm, preferably of a value of between 3 and 5 cm.
• the seams 5b can be made on either side of the second part 2 of the combination of D sheets.
• the two seams 5a adjoining the width Wla of the first part 1 connected to the width W2a of the second part 2 are disposed on the outer face of the first part 1, or between the first part 1 and the second part 1. part 2.
• the seams 5b of the second part 2 may also be arranged on the internal face of the second part 2, or between the first part 1 and the second part 2. According to this particular arrangement, the seams of angles 5a and 5b are not apparent when the combination of sheets D is in place on the bed.
• the seams 5a of the other two corners of the first part 1 are then preferably arranged on the inner part, in contact with the mattress.
• the first 1 and second 2 parts of the combination of sheets D are preferably sewn to each other by their edge over the entire distance between the seams 5a and 5b.
• the seams 5a and 5b are then superimposed on one another when the combination of sheets D is placed on the bed.
• first 1 and second 2 parts are associated over part of their respective lengths Lia, L2a and Llb, L2b to form the lateral segments 3, they are preferably sewn to each other by their flanges, in the continuity of sewing between the seams 5a and 5b on a variable length of between 3 and 30 cm, and preferably between 5 and 20 cm.
• the second part 2 may be associated by its edge to the first part 1 at a distance T from the edge of the first part 1, according to their common width Wla and W2a.
• the distance T is adapted so that the connection line between the first 1 and the second part 2 coincides with the upper edge of the mattress M.
• the width of the second part 2 can be modulated to be adjusted. in the first part 1, or to leave a space E to improve the comfort of the sleeper.
• the present invention also relates to a method for the arrangement of a bed using the combination of sheets D described above.
• the method comprises in particular a first step of insertion under the mattress angles by which the first 1 and the second 2 parts are linked.
• the two parts of the combination of D sheets are set up simultaneously at the foot of the bed, limiting effort and maneuvering.
• the process then requires simply inserting under the mattress the free angles of the first part 1.
• the two operations can be performed in the reverse order.
• a folding step of the second part 2 on the surface of the bed can be performed before or after the insertion of the free angles of the first part 1 under the mattress M.
• the combination of sheets D can be packaged in order to optimize the handling.
• the combination of sheets D can for example be folded so that the angles by which the first 1 and the second 2 parts are linked are directly accessible. It is thus easy to arrange the combination of sheets D unfolded, or partially unfolded, the width of the mattress at the foot of the bed, and insert the corners under the mattress. It is then sufficient to unfold the combination of sheets D on the surface of the bed so that the free angles coincide with the still free end of the mattress to be inserted below.
• the second part 2 is unfolded concomitantly and is naturally disposed on the surface of the bed, over the first part 1, when unfolding. This operation makes it possible to arrange the two sheets simultaneously on the surface of the bed and thus to reduce unnecessary handling.
• the combination of sheets D can be folded on itself along its length, into several segments, so as to form a rectangular-shaped fold whose largest dimension corresponds to the largest width of the combination of sheets.
• the joined corners of the first 1 and second 2 parts are then found in two opposite corners of the fold, facing outwardly of the fold, so as to be inserted under the mattress during the making of the bed.
• the combination of sheets D can be conditioned thus, or be further folded into one or more segments, perpendicular to the first series of folds, so as to form a more compact fold, approximately square shape. It is then sufficient in this case to partially unfold the combination of sheets D on the bed so as to make apparent the angles to be inserted under the mattress, and continue the process of shaping the bed as indicated above.
• the combination of sheets, made compact and ready to be deployed on a bed can optionally be packaged in a bag if necessary.
• a backhand can be operated on the free width W2b of the second part 2 so as to form the flap 4.
• the arrangement of the bed is in fact made reproducibly and according to the protocol in force.
• the first 1 and the second portion 2 may further optionally comprise a fixing means near their free width Wlb, W2b, which allows to secure them once the sleeper elongated.
• a fastening means may for example be a velcro® hook-and-loop strip disposed on one of the first 1 and second 2 parts, and cooperating with a complementary strip disposed facing the other part.
• first 1 and second 2 parts may be of different colors so as to obey a regulatory color code. Motifs may also be affixed. The edges of the first 1 and / or the second part 2 may also be embellished with embroidery or additional decorative elements.

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