WO2002017756A1 - A sheet - Google Patents
A sheetInfo
- Publication number
- WO2002017756A1 WO2002017756A1 PCT/AU2001/001082 AU0101082W WO0217756A1 WO 2002017756 A1 WO2002017756 A1 WO 2002017756A1 AU 0101082 W AU0101082 W AU 0101082W WO 0217756 A1 WO0217756 A1 WO 0217756A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- sleeping
- sheet according
- bottom portion
- coupled
- attachment means
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- 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
- A47G9/04—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes with fastening strips
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C17/00—Sofas; Couches; Beds
- A47C17/64—Travelling or camp beds
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- 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
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a sheet for fitting to a sleeping apparatus and in particular a sheet which attaches to a temporary bed arrangement via an attachment means.
- the present invention seeks to provide an alternative sleeping sheet.
- the present invention also seeks to provide an alternative sleeping sheet which is specifically adapted to fit a sleeping apparatus such as a cot or stretcher or collapsible bed or mattress.
- a sleeping sheet for detachably coupling to a sleeping apparatus, including: a top portion, a bottom portion including an attachment means, wherein the top portion is coupled to said bottom portion, and, wherein the attachment means may be coupled to said sleeping apparatus in a detachable arrangement.
- the attachment means includes a loop which may be detachably coupled to a portion of the sleeping apparatus. More preferably, the portion is a leg of the sleeping apparatus and the loop may be positioned whereby the loop surrounds the leg.
- the attachment means includes a two member arrangement which may be attachably coupled to a portion of the sleeping apparatus.
- the attachment means may attachably couple to said portion of the sleeping apparatus by tying the two member arrangement to said portion.
- the two member arrangement may be coupled to said portion of the sleeping apparatus using hoop and hook means.
- the portion is a leg of said sleeping apparatus and the two member arrangement may be positioned wherein the two member arrangement surrounds the leg.
- the attachment means is made from a suitable material such as elastic material.
- the corners of the bottom portion include an elasticised section such that the bottom section may be detachably coupled to the sleeping apparatus.
- the bottom portion is substantially rectangular in shape and/or the bottom portion includes a plurality of attachment means and preferably four attachment means each located adjacent to a corner of the bottom portion.
- the top portion is attachably coupled along one edge to said bottom portion whereby said top portion may foldably lie adjacent or on top of said bottom portion. More preferably, the top portion also substantially rectangular in shape and is preferably wider than the bottom portion and more preferably still the bottom portion is longer than the top portion.
- the top portion is detachably coupled to an additional two sides of the bottom portion. More preferably, the top portion is detachably coupled to an additional two sides by means of a zipper or hoop and hook technology.
- the bottom portion includes a pillow slip attachably coupled thereon, and wherein, said pillow slip may receive a pillow, wherein a human sleeping, and in particular a child or infant sleeping, is not able to position their head between the pillow slip and the bottom portion whereby they would not be able to breath normally.
- said pillow slip may receive a pillow, wherein a human sleeping, and in particular a child or infant sleeping, is not able to position their head between the pillow slip and the bottom portion whereby they would not be able to breath normally.
- said sleeping apparatus is a mattress designed for children, however, the present invention may be equally applicable to other types of sleeping apparatus such as for example bunk beds or stand alone mattresses designed for any sized person.
- the bottom portion and/or the top portion may be composed of material chosen for example from suitable textiles for bed sheets including flannelette, cotton or cotton polyester, terry towelling, quilted material, thermo-insulating material or material used in sleeping bags. More preferably, the material is hypoallergenic.
- a bag which is attachably coupled to the sleep sheet whereby when the sleep sheet is not attached to a sleeping apparatus, it maybe transported in side said bag.
- FIG. 1 illustrates several types of sleeping apparatus which are commonly used in preschools.
- Figure 2 illustrates a sleeping sheet in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates another sleep sheet which is also in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a further sleep sheet which is also in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a further sleep sheet which is also in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
- Figure 1 shows several types of sleeping apparatus for which the present invention may be suitable for. Each apparatus is designed for toddlers or young school children and for easy storage when not in use. As can be seen from stretcher 1 and toddler cot 2 there are protrusions 4 or legs 5 which may facilitate attachment of the present invention.
- the sleep sheet 6 consists of a bottom portion 7 and a top portion 8 which are joined together down one side.
- the bottom portion 7 is longer than the top portion 8 and the top portion 8 is wider than the bottom portion 7.
- the attachment means are in the form of loops 10 which are located at the four corners of the bottom sheet 7 and are typically made out of an elastic material.
- the sleep sheet is fitted to say for example the toddler cot 2 whereby the loops 10 are fitted under the legs 5 of the toddler cot 2 and a child or infant lies on the bottom portion 7 and covers themselves with the top portion 8.
- FIG 3 Another preferred, but non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown in figure 3.
- a sleep sheet 11 similar in construction to that shown in figure 2 except that the attachment means consists of elastic means attached to the bottom portion 13.
- the elastic means provides that the sleep sheet 11 may be fitted to a sleep mat 3 such as that shown in figure 1.
- FIG. 4 Another preferred, but non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown in figure 4.
- the sleep sheet 13 is fitted with a zipper 12 which allows the bottom sheet 7 to be detachably arranged with the top sheet 8.
- This embodiment would typically be made out of a quilted material more suitable for the winter months or in cold conditions.
- Figure 5 depicts another non-limiting embodiment of the present invention wherein the attachment means consists of a two member arrangement 16.
- the two member arrangement may be tied on to a portion of the sleeping apparatus, such as for example the legs 5 or the protrusions 4 depicted in figure 1.
- the two member arrangement 16 may be tied on to a portion of the sleeping apparatus using hoop and hook technology or velcroTM.
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- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Nursing (AREA)
- Bedding Items (AREA)
Abstract
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Priority Applications (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU2001281608A AU2001281608B9 (en) | 2000-08-29 | 2001-08-29 | A sheet |
US10/363,354 US20040019968A1 (en) | 2000-08-29 | 2001-08-29 | Sheet |
AU8160801A AU8160801A (en) | 2000-08-29 | 2001-08-29 | A sheet |
NZ524997A NZ524997A (en) | 2000-08-29 | 2001-08-29 | A sheet |
AU2006201997A AU2006201997B2 (en) | 2000-08-29 | 2006-05-12 | A sheet |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AUPQ9755 | 2000-08-29 | ||
AUPQ9755A AUPQ975500A0 (en) | 2000-08-29 | 2000-08-29 | A sheet |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO2002017756A1 true WO2002017756A1 (en) | 2002-03-07 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/AU2001/001082 WO2002017756A1 (en) | 2000-08-29 | 2001-08-29 | A sheet |
Country Status (4)
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US (1) | US20040019968A1 (en) |
AU (4) | AUPQ975500A0 (en) |
NZ (1) | NZ524997A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2002017756A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
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US7231677B1 (en) | 2006-01-09 | 2007-06-19 | Reeves Brian M | Roll-up blanket with straps and method of use |
Families Citing this family (6)
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US20040033335A1 (en) * | 2002-08-13 | 2004-02-19 | Rueth David J. | Terry cloth bed set |
US7263730B2 (en) * | 2005-09-02 | 2007-09-04 | Crawford Darlisa Y | Sleeping bag |
US20080028519A1 (en) * | 2006-07-18 | 2008-02-07 | Traynor Catherine D | Waterproof blanket |
US20080189855A1 (en) * | 2007-02-09 | 2008-08-14 | Yu Zheng | Portable sleeping assembly |
US20100242172A1 (en) * | 2009-03-30 | 2010-09-30 | Kristy Lijesen | Multi-mode child sleeping bag |
CA2936731A1 (en) | 2015-07-21 | 2017-01-21 | Exxel Outdoors, Llc | Sleeping bag with blanket |
Citations (5)
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CH587641A5 (en) * | 1976-02-11 | 1977-05-13 | Maeder Pfeiffer Dora | Infants safety sleeping bag - has jacket section with lining of two tops and one bottom part to improve comfort |
GB1511227A (en) * | 1975-05-09 | 1978-05-17 | May W | Beds |
US4924543A (en) * | 1989-09-11 | 1990-05-15 | Hoss Margaret A | Sheet with attached cover and removable pillowcases and impermeable sheet |
US5084929A (en) * | 1991-08-07 | 1992-02-04 | Staudinger Luana A | Bed sheet sleeping enclosure |
AU3687693A (en) * | 1992-04-22 | 1993-10-28 | Michelle Wauchope | Fitted bed covering |
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US3083378A (en) * | 1961-01-03 | 1963-04-02 | Louise M Pursell | Sleeper protecting means for cribs and beds |
US3579675A (en) * | 1970-02-24 | 1971-05-25 | Leila C Scheer | Child's sleeping bag |
US3800340A (en) * | 1972-01-10 | 1974-04-02 | E Valentine | Combination sheet and pillowcase |
US4079472A (en) * | 1976-06-18 | 1978-03-21 | Sara Barbara Maguire | Sleeping bag |
US4197601A (en) * | 1977-11-03 | 1980-04-15 | Maguire Sara B | Sleeping bag construction |
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US5548858A (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1996-08-27 | Shoa; Yong F. | Information exhibiting single use sleeping bag |
US6647570B1 (en) * | 2002-05-20 | 2003-11-18 | Bon S. Ong | Self-storing bedding article |
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- 2000-08-29 AU AUPQ9755A patent/AUPQ975500A0/en not_active Abandoned
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2001
- 2001-08-29 NZ NZ524997A patent/NZ524997A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2001-08-29 AU AU8160801A patent/AU8160801A/en active Pending
- 2001-08-29 US US10/363,354 patent/US20040019968A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-08-29 AU AU2001281608A patent/AU2001281608B9/en not_active Expired
- 2001-08-29 WO PCT/AU2001/001082 patent/WO2002017756A1/en active IP Right Grant
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- 2006-05-12 AU AU2006201997A patent/AU2006201997B2/en not_active Expired
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GB1511227A (en) * | 1975-05-09 | 1978-05-17 | May W | Beds |
CH587641A5 (en) * | 1976-02-11 | 1977-05-13 | Maeder Pfeiffer Dora | Infants safety sleeping bag - has jacket section with lining of two tops and one bottom part to improve comfort |
US4924543A (en) * | 1989-09-11 | 1990-05-15 | Hoss Margaret A | Sheet with attached cover and removable pillowcases and impermeable sheet |
US5084929A (en) * | 1991-08-07 | 1992-02-04 | Staudinger Luana A | Bed sheet sleeping enclosure |
AU3687693A (en) * | 1992-04-22 | 1993-10-28 | Michelle Wauchope | Fitted bed covering |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US7231677B1 (en) | 2006-01-09 | 2007-06-19 | Reeves Brian M | Roll-up blanket with straps and method of use |
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AU2001281608B2 (en) | 2006-02-16 |
AU2006201997A1 (en) | 2006-06-01 |
AUPQ975500A0 (en) | 2000-09-21 |
NZ524997A (en) | 2004-08-27 |
US20040019968A1 (en) | 2004-02-05 |
AU8160801A (en) | 2002-03-13 |
AU2006201997B2 (en) | 2008-09-11 |
AU2001281608B9 (en) | 2006-04-06 |
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