US3641600A
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Method and apparatus for disposable storage and utilization of bedding materials
Assignee: FREEMAN RUTH
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Filing: 1970-10-12
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1990-10-12
Abstract
Abstract In the storage and utilization of disposable bedding materials as for example for institutional usage, comprising bedding materials roll secured to a portable bed, which includes tensioning therefor, whereby the lowermost of two bedding materials such as sheets are held in stretched relation to the mattress of a bed, the system to include means for shifting used portions, for cutting same while simultaneously replacing same in bedding relation to the mattress.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin O Oats
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/02; A47C21/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
The combination with a bed having a mattress of disposable bedding in tension contact therewith comprising: A. means supported by the bed to rollably secure multiple segments of lowermost and topmost bedding sheets; B. said disposable bedding comprising in spaced relation, a topmost sheet, folded at its edges upon itself to conform in size to the transverse width of said lowermost sheet; C. means mounted at the opposite end of said bed to tension advance portions of said segments into and out of registry with the supporting mattress of said bed; and D. means to sever complemental used portions of the disposable bedding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
The combination with a bed having a mattress of disposable bedding in tension contact therewith comprising: A. means supported by the bed to rollably secure multiple segments of lowermost and topmost bedding sheets; B. said disposable bedding comprising in spaced relation, a topmost sheet, folded at its edges upon itself to conform in size to the transverse width of said lowermost sheet; C. means mounted at the opposite end of said bed to tension advance portions of said segments into and out of registry with the supporting mattress of said bed; and D. means to sever complemental used portions of the disposable bedding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the topmost bedding sheet is size-for-size adapted in length to the overall length of the bed, per se, said topmost sheet having a cuff, said cuff being folded upon itself at ends, coextensively with the topmost sheet edges, whereupon as said bed is made, said edges and cuff ends will depend along the sides of the bed mattress.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the topmost sheet has edges overlying the edges of said lowermost sheet in storage and sheet spacer segment means between complemental bed portions of the lowermost sheet, said spacer segment means being horizontally cut at edges thereof whereby the lowermost sheet may be unfolded downwardly during use.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |