Integrated bedding

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Traditional bedding is comprised of a fitted or flat sheet that encloses the mattress; an additional sheet; and a duvet, bedspread, or comforter. Bedding may also include a quilt or blanket. Some of these bedding components tend to go unused or jumble at the bottom during sleep. These traditional bedding components—especially because they are all distinct and unattached components—make the bed-making process more challenging and time-consuming, especially for children. The present invention seeks to simplify the bed-making process while also helping adults and kids get better sleep by helping keep the bedding on the bed.

Purchasing bedding can also be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This is because components may be sold separately. Parents who purchase bedding for their kids can experience decision-fatigue because they are unsure of how to mix and match the various bedding components. The present inventions seeks to simplify the purchasing process as well by having the bedding components together in one piece.

Traditional bedding generally involves an extra sheet (“middle sheet”) that is between the sheet that encloses the mattress and the comforter, duvet, or bedspread. The middle sheet is, sometimes, not used and may bunch during sleep, rendering it irrelevant to a good night's rest. Thus, the present invention removes the middle sheet from the bedding components so that the invention is a combination of two separate and distinct components that are attached to one another: the fitted sheet that encloses the mattress and the comforter, duvet, or bedspread.

When it comes to kids'bedding, in particular, the options are typically not stylish. Parents want bedding that is stylish, timeless, and grows with the kid. The invention additionally is marked with stylish patterns and design elements that are appealing to both kids and parents alike.

In sum, the invention is design-friendly bedding that consolidates components of bedding into one product. The product gives kids the opportunity to build the habit of bed-making by simplifying the process for making the bed.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is directed to bedding. The fitted sheet that encloses the mattress is attached at the foot or bottom of the bed to another piece of bedding—like a comforter or duvet—to make the bed-making process simple and efficient. In some embodiments, the fitted sheet that encloses the mattress is sewn or stitched at the foot of the bed to a duvet or comforter that has the look and feel of traditional and design-friendly bedding. That way when the person wakes up he or she need only pull up the duvet, comforter, or sheet to the head of the bed to make the bed. This invention relates to the operation of two pieces of bedding affixed, attached, sewn, stitched, buttoned or otherwise joined together at the foot of the bed, a portion of the left and right side of the bed, or a combination thereof.

Therefore, the need exists to simplify bedding for children and adults by fastening the fitted sheet that encloses the mattress to the duvet or comforter at the foot of the bed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings disclose illustrative embodiments of the invention, but they do not set forth all embodiments. Other embodiments may be used in addition or instead of the drawings as detailed. Further embodiments, additional uses, and other variations of the invention are detailed in the description and other parts of the instant application. Indeed, some embodiments may be utilized without all of the details as disclosed in the drawings. While other embodiments may be utilized more than what is detailed in the drawings. And other embodiments are more detailed than what is illustrated in the drawings.

Note that the figures are not drawn to scale, and the figures are intended to be illustrative for all types of bed and mattress sizes, including, but not limited to, twin, full, queen, king, and California king. It is also important to note that the stitching or attachment between the duvet or comforter and the fitted sheet is generally identified in the various figures at the approximate location. Other embodiments may provide a more detailed illustration of the precise location.

FIG. 1 is an angled perspective of one embodiment of the integrated bedding.

FIG. 2 is a side view of one embodiment of the integrated bedding.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of one embodiment of the integrated bedding.

FIG. 4 is another angled perspective of one embodiment of the integrated bedding.

FIG. 5 is an aerial view of one embodiment of the integrated bedding.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an angled perspective of one embodiment of the integrated bedding. It shows the integrated bedding with the bottom part of the duvet or comforter folded over on the bed (at the bottom part of the bed) to demonstrate the product innovation. The fitted sheet is 101, the top side of the duvet or comforter is 102, and the underside of the duvet or comforter is 106.

103, 104, and 105 are the points at which the fitted sheet is attached or affixed to the duvet or comforter. The dotted lines in 103, 104, and 105 demonstrate the attachment between the fitted sheet and the duvet or comforter. This permanent attachment may be sewn, stitched, fastened, sealed, or otherwise permanently affixed at points 103, 104, and 105.

In some embodiments, the integrated bedding need only have 105. In other embodiments, the integrated bedding has both 103 and 104, but does not have 105.

The fitted sheet that encloses the mattress and the duvet or comforter reflect different patterns and use different textiles, including cotton, polyester, bamboo, linen, wool, and other stylish and comfortable textiles and fabrics.

FIG. 2 is a side view of one embodiment of the integrated bedding. It, like FIG. 1, shows the integrated bedding with the bottom part of the duvet or comforter folded over on the bed (at the bottom part of the bed) to demonstrate the product innovation. The fitted sheet is reflected in 201 and 204, the top side of the duvet or comforter is reflected in 202, and the underside of the duvet or comforter is reflected in 207. Note that 201 and 204 would be a fitted sheet—made out of any traditional bed-making material—that partially encloses or envelopes mattresses of all sizes and depths.

The dotted lines in 203 and 205 demonstrate the attachment between the fitted sheet and the duvet or comforter. In this figure, the other side of the bed—directly across from 203 and adjacent to 205—would also be permanently affixed at the same length as 203. But from this view of the integrated bedding in FIG. 2 only 203 and 205 are visible. Like that demonstrated in FIG. 1, the permanent attachments in 203 and 205 may be sewn, stitched, fastened, sealed, or otherwise permanently affixed at the respective points.

In some embodiments, the integrated bedding need only have 205 as the point at which the fitted sheet and duvet or comforter are permanently attached. In other embodiments, the integrated bedding would have 203 and another attachment directly across (not noted in FIG. 2) from 203 on the opposite side.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of one embodiment of the integrated bedding. It, like FIGS. 1 and 2, shows the integrated bedding with the bottom part of the duvet or comforter folded over on the bed (the bottom part of the bed) to demonstrate the product innovation. The fitted sheet is in 307, the top side of the duvet or comforter is 301, and the underside of the duvet or comforter is reflected in 302 and 303.

The product innovation is reflected in 304, 305, and 306, which represent the points at which the fitted sheet and duvet or comforter are sewn, stitched, fastened, sealed, or otherwise permanently affixed to one another. The dotted lines at each of these points illustrate the general location of the permanent attachment. Note that in this embodiment reflected in FIG. 3, both 304 and 305 are adjacent to the permanent attachment in 306. This ensures that the bed stays put during sleep or rest and that the bed-making process is simplified for kids and adults alike.

FIG. 4 is another angled perspective of an embodiment of the integrated bedding. It shows the integrated bedding with the bottom part of the duvet or comforter folded over on the bed (at the bottom part of the bed) to demonstrate the product innovation. The fitted sheet is 401, the top side of the duvet or comforter is 402, and the underside of the duvet or comforter is 403.

404, 405, and 406 are the points at which the fitted sheet is attached or affixed to the duvet or comforter. The dotted lines in 404, 405, and 406 illustrate the attachment between the fitted sheet and the duvet or comforter. This permanent attachment may be sewn, stitched, fastened, sealed, or otherwise permanently affixed at points 404, 405, and 406. Note that the sewing, stitching, fastening, sealing, or otherwise permanent affixation may have small gaps between each point of the attachment or may be continuously along the attachment. Furthermore, in some embodiments, where the fitted sheet is attached to the duvet or comforter is not visible or discernible when the bed is made. The goal is to have the bed, when made, appear like a traditional bed.

In some embodiments, the integrated bedding need only have 406. In other embodiments, the integrated bedding has both 404 and 405, but does not have 406. And in other embodiments, the integrated bedding has all three points of connection: 404, 405, and 406.

FIG. 5 is an aerial view of one embodiment of the integrated bedding. The fitted sheet is 505, the underside of the duvet or comforter is 506, and the top side of the duvet or comforter is 504. He integrated bedding is illustrated in 501, 502, and 503. 501, 502, and 503 are sewn, stitched, fastened, sealed, or otherwise permanently affixed between the fitted sheet—505—and the duvet or comforter—504 and 506.

Note that the integrated bedding illustrated in 501, 502, and 503, in some embodiments, is not visible or discernible when the bed is made. The dotted lines reflected in 501, 502, and 503 are to illustrate the points where the fitted sheet is attached to the duvet or comforter. This attachment—in some embodiments—is on the underside of the duvet or comforter and on the top of the fitted sheet. The points at which the integrated bedding attaches, in some embodiments, is at the respective seams of the fitted sheet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The invention is directed at bedding. In some embodiments, the fitted sheet that encloses the mattress (“fitted sheet”) is attached at the foot of the bed to another piece of bedding—like a comforter, duvet, blanket, quilt, or sheet (collectively “comforter”)—so that the entire bedding is a single piece of bedding. When one removes the fitted sheet from the mattress, the comforter that is attached at the foot of the bed would come off of the bed as well but stay connected to the fitted sheet. The fitted sheet and the comforter are a single unit. With respect to these embodiments, to reapply the invention to the mattress, one would first attach the fitted sheet to the mattress and then follow up with the comforter. The comforter that is attached at the bottom to the fitted sheet would be pulled up to the top of the bed for the bed to be made. When made, the bed would look like a traditional bed with the comforter falling over the sides of the bed and draping over at the end of the bed, if so desired. The three sides of the bed—all those except the top of the bed—may, if the person desires—be tucked under the mattress. The functionality of these embodiments is that the comforter is unattached at three points to the fitted sheet, making it look like conventional bedding. At the bottom or foot of the bed, the comforter is attached to the fitted sheet. In these embodiments, the fitted sheet is permanently sewn, stitched, fastened, sealed or affixed to the comforter.

For example, in FIGS. 1, 101 and 107—the fitted sheet—and 102 and 106—the duvet or comforter—are attached to one another at the point demonstrated in 105. For purposes of some embodiments, the attachment system would only be at this point—that is point 105. In FIG. 5, the permanent attachment is at the point in 503. This attachment system, in some embodiments, is not visible when the bed is made. The dotted lines in the various figures demonstrate where the general attachment is supposed to be. Generally, the attachment is where the seam is on the fitted sheet at the bottom of the bed as reflected in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

In other embodiments, the fitted sheet is fastened, stitched, sewn, or otherwise affixed at three points to the comforter. In these embodiments, the fitted sheet is fastened along the foot or bottom of the bed, and then a portion of the fitted sheet is attached to the comforter at both the left and right side of the bed. In these embodiments, because the comforter is attached to the fitted sheet at three separate points, there will be less bedding spillage and the comforter will fit tighter on the bed. This will also make it easier for the individual to make the bed.

For example, in FIG. 1, the fitted sheet and duvet or comforter are attached to one another at 103, 104, and 105. Note that both 103 and 104 do not run up the entire side of the bed, allowing substantial space for the individual to get easily in and out of the bed.

In some embodiments, the comforter is attached along the bottom or foot of the bed to the fitted sheet, and both sides of the bed—left and right—have a portion that is attached to the fitted sheet. In some embodiments, the sides will have a portion attached that is adjacent to the bottom part of the bed. That way the attachments—that is, the points where the fitted sheet and comforter are connected—form an “L” and a backwards “L” at the bottom of the bed. The remaining parts of the left and right side of the bed are unattached. In these embodiments, where the fitted sheet is attached on the two sides to the comforter, the attachments do not continue up the entire sides of the bed. Indeed, some part of the fitted sheet and the duvet on the left and right side of the bed will be unattached, making it easy for the person to get in and out of the bed on either the left or right side of the bed. Thus, in some embodiments, at the bottom corners of the bed—the fitted sheet and the comforter are attached, affixed, sewn, or stitched together to make for tight corners and easier bed-making because of the three separate and distinct attachments. The bottom corners of the bed should have minimum movement because of the attachment at the corner between the fitted sheet and the comforter. The top part of the bed—where someone would sleep when under the covers—is unattached to allow the individual easy access in and out of the comforter. Due to the design of having the comforter and the fitted sheet attached at three points, bed-making is easier for the kid, parent, or adult, and bed spillage during sleep is reduced than traditional bedding—that is, where there are no permanent attachments. In some embodiments, if removed from the mattress, the invention would be a single unit with the fitted sheet and comforter attached at three points. The invention may be thrown as a single unit into the washing machine.

For example, in FIG. 3, which is a bottom view of the bed, the 304, 305, and 306 points are the separate and distinct attachments between the fitted sheet (307) and the duvet or comforter (301, 302). In FIG. 3, the duvet or comforter is lifted up from the bottom and folded over onto the top of the bed to demonstrate the integrated bedding, particularly the point(s) at which the fitted sheet and duvet or comforter are permanently attached. When viewed from this angle—that is with the bottom part of the duvet or comforter lifted up and folded over onto the top of the bed—one will be able to see the permanent attachment system whether it be sewn, sealed, stitched, or otherwise permanently affixed at the separate and distinct points.

The attachment point in 306 is an example of how in some embodiments the seam runs along the bottom part of the bed. This may be in some embodiments at the seam of the fitted sheet and the underside of the comforter.

In other embodiments, the fitted sheet encloses the mattress and the comforter is fastened or attached to the fitted sheet at the bottom part of the bed and both the sides of the bed close to a point towards the bottom of the bed but not directly adjacent to the attachment system at the bottom of the bed. In other words, in these embodiments, the points where the sides of the bed and comforter are connected to the fitted sheet will not form an “L” and a backwards “L” when stitched, sewn, fastened, or otherwise affixed together. Instead, in these embodiments, there will be a gap between where the fitted sheet is attached on both sides to the comforter and where the fitted sheet is attached at the bottom or foot of the bed to the comforter.

For instance, in FIGS. 3, 306 would exist, but both 304 and 305 would not be directly adjacent to 306. Instead, both 304 and 305 would be further up on their respective sides of the bed but still attached to the fitted sheet and the duvet or comforter.

In other embodiments, the fitted sheet is attached at the left and right side of the duvet at a point closer to the middle of the bed as opposed to the foot of the bed like some of the aforementioned embodiments. In these embodiments, there will be a larger space between where the fitted sheet attaches on both sides to the comforter and where the fitted sheet attaches to the comforter at the foot or bottom of the bed. In these embodiments, the attachments on the left and right side of the bed do not extend up the entire side of the bed. Thus, the person may enter the left and right side of the bed without being impeded by the attachment or sewing system between the fitted sheet and the comforter at both the left and right sides.

In other embodiments, the fitted sheet and the mattress are attached at a point on the left side and the right side of the bed, but not at the bottom or foot of the bed. For example, in FIGS. 3, 304 and 305 would exist, but 306 would not exist. 304 and 305 would be sewn, stitched, sealed, or otherwise affixed at those separate points (304 and 305). In these embodiments, the integrated bedding is still a single unit. Still, in other embodiments, 304 and 305 need not be at the exact corners of the bed as they are reflected in FIG. 3.

The invention is made to fit all sizes of mattress, including a twin, full, king, California king and any other size of bed. The fabric, style, and materials used may be different for the various sizes of bed depending on the specific needs, but the functionality for having one point, two points or three points of a bed affixed together permanently remains the same. For example, what is needed for a twin, or full, may be different than what is needed for a king or California king. In sum, the specific fabric, texture, style, and materials aim to improve the sleep and bed-making experience for kids and adults.

In the various embodiments mentioned above and below, both the fitted sheet and the comforter includes different styles, fabric, patterns, and design elements. In some embodiments, the fitted sheet that encloses the mattress reflects different patterns and use different textiles, including cotton, polyester, bamboo, linen, wool, and other stylish and comfortable textiles and fabrics. The same is true for the duvet, comforter, blanket, quilt, or sheet that is attached at one or more points to the fitted sheet.

In some embodiments, the fitted sheet is able to envelope or encase a mattress to fit snugly around it. The fitted sheet, in some embodiments, has elasticized corners or edges that help the fitted sheet stay in place. The corners of the fitted sheet are designed to wrap securely around the mattress, preventing the fitted sheet from easily sliding off during sleep or bed-making. In some embodiments, the fitted sheet—like the comforter—is made from fabrics that are breathable, soft, durable, and, in some instances, protect the mattress from liquid. The fitted sheet accommodates different thicknesses of mattress, ranging from 2 inches to 16 inches and beyond.

In some embodiments, the fitted sheet is able to envelope or encase a mattress to fit snugly around it. The fitted sheet, in some embodiments, has elasticized corners or edges that help the fitted sheet stay in place. The corners of the fitted sheet are designed to wrap securely around the mattress, preventing the fitted sheet from easily sliding off during sleep or bed-making. In some embodiments, the fitted sheet—like the comforter—is made from fabrics that are breathable, soft, durable, and, in some instances, protect the mattress from liquid. The fitted sheet accommodates different thicknesses of mattress, ranging from 2 inches to 16 inches and beyond.