WO2008141354A1 - Bed sheet system - Google Patents
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- WO2008141354A1 WO2008141354A1 PCT/AU2007/001037 AU2007001037W WO2008141354A1 WO 2008141354 A1 WO2008141354 A1 WO 2008141354A1 AU 2007001037 W AU2007001037 W AU 2007001037W WO 2008141354 A1 WO2008141354 A1 WO 2008141354A1
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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
- A47C21/00—Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders; Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
- A47C21/06—Mattress underlays
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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
- A47G9/0238—Bed linen
- A47G9/0246—Fitted sheets
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- This invention relates to bedding and bed sheets and in particular but not exclusively to a bed sheet with a removable and replaceable panel.
- the typical and prior art method of changing a standard bed sheet set is to either lift or entirely remove the mattress from the bed and then to remove the sheets by pulling the sheet out from beneath the mattress. The process is then basically reversed to re-make the bed.
- Prior art in relation to standard bed sheets has mainly concentrated on simplifying the often cumbersome process of changing the sheets without a need to remove the mattress.
- Such prior art sheets commonly disclose the use of elastic around the peripheral edge of the sheet commonly referred to as a fitted sheet adapted to keep the bed sheet in place on the mattress.
- There is also prior art relating to standard sheets which disclose the use of a mattress protector and/or the use a waterproofing sheet underlying the fitted sheet.
- Such prior art includes US 7,047,580 (Finn) which discloses a multi-layer mattress protector which utilises a least two moisture proof layers with the top moisture proof layer being releasably attached to and removable from the bottom moisture proof layer. The top moisture proof layer can also be removed from the mattress protector while someone is in the bed.
- a typical method of changing a cot or crib sheet set is to remove the bumpers, if present, lift or entirely remove the mattress from the cot or crib and then remove the standard sheet by pulling the sheet from beneath the mattress. The process is reversed to remake the bedding of the cot or crib.
- the invention resides in a bed sheet, comprising in combination,
- a surrounding side panel adapted to surround the side edges of the mattress
- top panel removably attachable to the side panel to form a bed sheet for the mattress wherein in use
- the top panel can be detached and removed from the side panel when the bed sheet is covering the mattress whereby the side panels are left in position on the side edges of the mattress.
- the top panel is removably attached to the side panel by fastening means in the form of a continuous zipper fastener.
- the top panel can be removably attached to the side panel by means of hook and loop fasteners such as VelcroTM.
- the top panel can also be removably attached to the side panel by means of press studs or other equivalent readily detachable fasteners.
- a flap of material can be used to hide or protect the fastening means from inadvertent release.
- the top panel incorporates a waterproof layer.
- the top panel is lined with a waterproof layer that is also hypoallergenic and has anti-fungal, anti-asthmatic and dust-mite inhibition properties.
- the invention resides in a bed sheet, comprising in combination.
- a mattress case adapted to fully enclose a mattress
- the case comprising top and bottom panels joined together to form the mattress case, the top panel of which is removable when the mattress case is covering the mattress whereby the bottom panel is left in position on the mattress.
- top and bottom panels of the mattress case are joined together by a surrounding side panel to accommodate the thickness of the mattress.
- Figure 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the invention according to Example 1 .
- Figure 2 shows a preferred embodiment invention according to Example 2.
- the sheet system includes a side panel 12 and a removable top panel 14 which are securely attached together by the use of a detachable fastener 16, in this case, preferably by a continuous zipper fastener 16.
- the sheet has no bottom panel shown by broken line 12a representing the edges of the side panel 12 underneath the mattress 18.
- This system provides for the ease of changing the sheets by removing or attaching the top panel to the surrounding side panels while still covering the mattress 18.
- the system in combination creates a safe sleeping environment for young children and the physically and mentally handicapped for whom the accidental removal of the top panel could cause a safety issue.
- the attachment means in the form of the continuous zipper fastener 16 is positioned in such a manner that it cannot be easily accessed by the infirm, child or adult occupant.
- the fastener is a zipper fastener
- other attaching and detaching means can also be utilised such as hook and eye fasteners, for example VelcroTM, clasps, press studs, buttons and plurality of prior art snap fasteners.
- the slide of the zipper is preferably located on the base or side panel of the sheet system.
- the zipper can be made of any appropriate material but is preferably a continuous moulded plastic separating zipper.
- the zipper can be attached in such a way that the pull of the zipper can be hidden under the base of the zipper when the zipper is fully closed.
- the slide of the zipper preferably remains with the base or side of panel of the sheet system.
- the zipper is attached in such a way that the zipper pull can be completely hidden from view and is not accessible to the infirm, child and adult occupant when covered by a flap of material 14a.
- the zipper 16 preferably surrounds the entire perimeter of the top surface of the mattress and extends where the base of the zipper or where the zipper is inserted is located.
- the teeth of the zipper preferable extend under the zipper insert and the zipper pull can be pushed under the insert.
- the side panel and removable top panel can be made of any materia! suitable for sheeting and bedding.
- a waterproof, hypo-allergenic, dust mite resistant, anti-asthmatic and mould resistant lining can be incorporated into the top panel to provide added protection to the mattress.
- the sheet system is made of polyesterAcotton fabrics. It is expected that the removable top panel and corresponding half of the zipper attachment means will be laundered much more frequently than the base or side panel. The preferred embodiment with the plastic moulded separating zipper has been shown to withstand a significant number of washing and tumble dryings without affecting the integrity and continuous function of the zipper and top panel.
- the side panel or base of the sheet system is substantially identical to the length of the mattress plus twice the depth of the mattress.
- a number of elasticised strips 20, 22 are placed on either side panel and end panel 23 or on each 26, 28, 30 end where on all four vertical corners or seams allow for improved adjustability of fit for a multitude of sizes of mattresses as well as to maintain the integrity of the removable top panel.
- the removable top panel of the preferred sheet system is substantially almost identical in dimension to the top surface of the mattress.
- the half of the moulded plastic zipper that does not contain the slide is attached to the removable top panel 14 in such a manner that a fabric flap 14a can be used to provide a cover for the zip when the top panel is attached to the side panel.
- a waterproof, hypo-allergenic, dust mite resistant, anti-asthmatic, mould resistant lining is incorporated into the removable top panel to prevent damage to the mattress in the event of an accident. This lining also aides in maintaining the integrity of the top panel through numerous washings and dryings.
- Example 2 shows a pediatric or infant application of the invention.
- Example 2 shows a pediatric or infant application of the invention.
- the paediatric or infant application uses a safety sheet system 40 which includes a bottom panel 42 and removable top panel 44 which are securely attached by means of a continuous zipper fastener 46.
- the design of the preferred embodiment eliminates the possibility of an infant removing the sheet and wrapping or entangling itself in the fabric of the sheet.
- the top panel is completely removable and attachable to the bottom panel by use of the continuous zipper means.
- This system provides for the ease of changing of the sheets by using the zipper to either remove or attach a top panel to the bottom panel.
- This system also creates a safer sleeping environment for the infant as the preferred zipper fastener is positioned in such a manner that the infant or child cannot access it.
- the preferred attachment means is a continuous zipper fastener
- other attachment means such as hook and eye fasteners for example VelcroTM, clasp, press studs, buttons and a plurality of snap fasteners can also be used.
- the use of the zip provides a simple means of attaching the top panel 44 to the bottom panel 42 wherein the slide of the zipper can be located on the bottom panel of the sheet system.
- the zipper may be made out of any appropriate material but the preferred version is of a moulded plastic construction.
- the zipper can be attached in such a way that the pull of the zipper can be hidden under the base of the zipper when the zipper is completely closed.
- the pull or slide of the zipper is also preferably located in an inaccessible portion of the sheet system.
- the removable top panel is designed in such a manner that the simple attaching means can be covered by a flap of material 44a that extends beyond the attaching site.
- the zipper in this embodiment is attached in such a way that the zipper pull or slide can be completely hidden from view and inaccessible from an infant occupant.
- the zipper surrounds the entire perimeter of the surface of the mattress 46 and extends to where the base of the zipper or a zipper insert is located. The teeth of the zipper extend under the zipper insert and the zipper pull can pushed under the insert out of view.
- the bottom panel and the removable top panel of the sheet system can be made of any material suitable for sheeting or bedding.
- a waterproof, hypo-allergenic, dust mite resistant, antiasthmatic, mould resistant lining has been incorporated into the under-surface of the top panel to provide protection to the mattress.
- the sheet system is preferably made from polyester/-cotton fabrics.
- the bottom portion or bottom panel 42 of the mattress case is almost identical in length to the length of the cot or crib mattress plus twice the thickness of the mattress 46 to allow for the base of the sheet system to completely cover the bottom and four sides of the cot or crib mattress.
- a side panel 48 equal in width to the thickness of the mattress may be used between the top and bottom panels.
- a number of strips 52, 54, 56, 58 or wide elastic have been strategically placed across the bottom panel and the sides 60, 62, 64 to allow for improved adjustability of fit to mattresses of different makes and sizes as well as to maintain the positional integrity of the removable top panel.
- the section of the moulded plastic zipper fastener that incorporates the zipper slide is attached to the bottom side of the sheet system with the slide at an inaccessible end of the bottom panel.
- the removable top panel of the sheet system is also almost identical in dimensions to the top surface of the mattress.
- the half of the moulded plastic zipper fastener that does not contain the slide is attached to the removable top panel in such a manner that a fabric flap can be used to cover zipper when it is attached to the bottom of the mattress case.
- a waterproof, hypo- allergenic, dust mite resistant, anti-asthmatic, mould resistant lining has also been incorporated into the removable top panel to prevent damage to the mattress in the event of an accident. The lining also aides in maintaining the integrity of top panel through numerous washing and dryings.
- top panels can include a mattress protection lining, there is no need to purchase a separate mattress protector.
- the removal of a top panel caters to tired or sleeping infants when having to change the sheets due to an accident.
- the ability to change simply the top panel of a sheet or mattress case without having to lift a mattress or bend over a cot or crib, bars, panels, slates or rails limits the potential for lower back or abdominal strain of the user.
- the present sheet system is also able to be utilised in any situation both on a private, commercial or institutional basis where numerous sheets have to be changed.
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CA002687430A CA2687430A1 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2007-07-26 | Bed sheet system |
AU2007353762A AU2007353762A1 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2007-07-26 | Bed sheet system |
US12/600,958 US20100154119A1 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2007-07-26 | Bed Sheet System |
GB0920613A GB2461836A (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2009-11-25 | Bed sheet system |
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AU2007100415A AU2007100415A4 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2007-05-22 | Bed sheet system |
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AU (2) | AU2007100415A4 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2687430A1 (en) |
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