WO2015123729A1

WO2015123729A1 - Bed sheets

Info

Publication number: WO2015123729A1
Application number: PCT/AU2015/050063
Authority: WO
Inventors: Narelle Cosstick
Original assignee: Narelle Cosstick
Priority date: 2014-02-19
Filing date: 2015-02-19
Publication date: 2015-08-27
Also published as: AU2014100152A4

Abstract

A set of bed sheets for a mattress (10) including a fitted sheet (24) adapted to cover the top, side edges, head and foot edges of the mattress (10) and partially wrap under the base of the mattress where the perimeter of the fitted sheet (24) is sewn and gathered using elastic to form an elasticised edge (26) to ensure the sheet is removably secured to the mattress; and a flat sheet (22) which is attached to the fitted sheet (26) at the perimeter of the fitted sheet along the foot edge, (28) of the fitted sheet and partially along the side (30) of the fitted sheet (24).

Description

Bed sheets

FIELD

[001] The field of this innovation is in the area of Manchester - bed sheets - especially for restless sleepers who get twisted in their top sheet and for the ease of making beds, especially bunk beds or beds that are positioned against a wall.

BACKGROUND

[002] It is common for people to make their beds with a fitted sheet and a flat sheet (also known as a top sheet). A problem arises due to the fact that the flat sheet is not connected to the bed or the fitted sheet in any way, but rather is tucked in under the mattress. This can present a problem for people who move around excessively in their sleep as they can get twisted and tangled up in the flat sheet, or find that the flat sheet ends up in a twisted mess at the foot of the bed. In addition, bunk beds and beds positioned against a wall can be difficult to make if you have to tuck in a flat sheet all the way around the mattress.

[003] The present invention seeks to at least in part alleviate the problems with bed sheets identified above.

[004] In the following description 'top edge' refers to the head end of the bed, 'bottom edge' refers to the foot end of the bed, 'long edge' refers to the side of the bed. SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[005] The present invention is based on the observation that by connecting the flat sheet to the fitted sheet, the bed becomes much easier to make with only minimal tucking in required. Both sheets can be placed on the bed with the same minimal effort as attaching just a fitted sheet.

[006] In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a bed sheet where the flat sheet is connected to the fitted sheet via the elasticised edge that holds the fitted sheet on to the bed. In a preferred embodiment one or more pleats (depending on the size of the bed) are provided down the centre of the flat sheet, allowing a body to comfortably fit between the flat sheet and the fitted sheet. Preferably the flat sheet is connected to the fitted sheet from approximately 2/3 of the way up each long edge of the bed and across the bottom edge (foot) of the bed (see Figure 1). Preferably, the pleat is created in only the flat sheet and is sewn into the seam at the centre of the bottom edge of the flat sheet which provides additional room under the flat sheet. Advantageously, the flat sheet is not attached all of the way along the long edge of the fitted sheet to allow the top edge of the flat sheet to be turned down (eg. over a doona or blankets, etc) as well as to allow the occupant of the bed to comfortably sit up in the bed without causing tension at the point where the flat sheet joins the fitted sheet. This also makes it easy to get into and out of the bed. The bed can be made very easily due to the fact that the flat sheet is essentially fitted except for the top section (head end of the bed) which can simply be pulled up, turned down if preferred and can be left to hang or can be tucked in if preferred.

[007] Advantageously, the bed sheets of the invention come in a range of sizes including, but not limited to, infant, cot, portacot, single bed, king single bed, double bed, queen bed, king bed as well as solutions for camper and caravan mattresses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[008] The invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[009] Figure 1 shows aerial view of a bed and a bed sheet set accordingly to an embodiment of the invnetion.

[010] Figure 2 shows the cross section of one example of the pleat as it would be stitched into place. The pleat may be stitched in other ways and there may be more than one pleat sewn in the flat sheet, depending on the size.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[011] Referring to Figure 1 there is illustrated a mattress 10 and a preferred embodiment of the bed sheets 20 of the invention. Bed sheets 20 include a flat sheet 22 and fitted sheet 24.

[012] Fitted sheet 24 is placed on the mattress 10 in the conventional manner and is held in place by elasticised edge 26. Flat sheet 22 is connected the fitted sheet 24 partially along elasticised edge 26 from A to B as shown in Figure 1. The flat sheet 22 is preferably sewn to the elasticised edge 26 of the fitted sheet 24. Preferably the flat sheet 22 extends from the bottom edge 28, approximately 2/3 along the long edges 30 of the flat sheet 24 towards the top edge 32.

[013] Preferably the flat sheet 22 is provided with one or more pleats or folds 34 which are sewn into the seam with the fitted sheet 24 centrally along the bottom edge 28. One pleat 34 is illustrated but it will be appreciated that a plurality of sheets may be provided depending on the mattress size. [014] It will be appreciated that there are numerous benefits available as a result of the present invention. Beds are much easier to make as both the flat sheet and the fitted sheet are applied to the bed by applying the fitted sheet to the mattress. This is particularly advantageous for bunks or beds against a wall where the need to tuck a flat sheet all of the way around the mattress can be problematic. The fact that the flat sheet is secured to the fitted sheet reduces the possibility of a restless sleeper ending up twisted and tangled in the loose flat sheet. This also helps to eliminate the problem of getting cold as a result of the flat sheet ending up in a ball at the foot of the bed instead of covering the sleeper. The design allows for the sleeper to sit up in bed without placing strain on the flat sheet or the join between the flat sheet and the fitted sheet. The pleat allows room for a body to be under the flat sheet without the flat sheet being taut across the body.

[015] It will be understood that the invention disclosed and defined in this specification extends to all alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features mentioned or evident from the text or drawings. All of these different combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the invention.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A set of bed sheets for a mattress including:

a fitted sheet adapted to cover the top, side edges, head and foot edges of the mattress and partially wrap under the base of the mattress where the perimeter of the fitted sheet is sewn and gathered using elastic to form an elasticised edge to ensure the sheet is removably secured to the mattress; and a flat sheet which is attached to the fitted sheet at the perimeter of the fitted sheet along the foot edge of the fitted sheet and partially along the side of the fitted sheet.

2. A set of bed sheets according to claim 1 , wherein the flat sheet is connected to the fitted sheet by stitching.

3. A set of bed sheets according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the flat sheet is connected to the flat sheet along the elasticised edge of the fitted sheet.

4. A set of bed sheets according to any preceding claim, wherein the flat sheet is connected to the fitted sheet at least half-way along each of the long edges of the fitted sheet.

5. A set of bed sheets according to any preceding claim, wherein the flat sheet is connected to the fitted sheet at least two-thirds along each of the long edges of the fitted sheet.

6. A set of bed sheets according to any preceding claim, wherein the flat sheet is wider than the fitted sheet.

7. A set of bed sheets according to any preceding claim, wherein the flat sheet includes one or more pleats or folds, the one or more pleats or folds being formed in the flat sheet when the flat sheet is connected to the fitted sheet.

8. A set of bed sheets according to claim 7, wherein the pleats or folds are provided in the foot edge of the fitted sheet.