US3800340A
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Combination sheet and pillowcase
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-10
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A combination sheet and pillowcase wherein the pillow receiving pillowcase is integral with the sheet; the pillowcase comprising a fabric element of such a configuration and a mode of attachment thereof to the sheet as to provide for maximum mobility of the pillow when in use and manipulation thereof similar to that possible with pillows and pillowcases which are not attached to the sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 E Valentine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A combination bed sheet and pillowcase comprising a bed sheet portion and a pillowcase portion disposed on one end of said bed sheet portion, said pillowcase portion including opposed longitudinally extending marginal side portions turned inwardly toward each other and marginal edge portions of said side portions turned outwardly of each other to thereby provide longitudinally extending bight portions connecting said marginal side portions and said marginal edge portions, and means for securing said marginal edge portions of the pillowcase portion to said bed sheet portion along lines spaced outwardly of said bight portions, said marginal side portions of the pillowcase portion being operative to support surface portions on the underside of a pillow disposed in said pillowcase portion and to allow for selective displacement of said pillow relative to opposed portions of said bed sheet portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A combination bed sheet and pillowcase comprising a bed sheet portion and a pillowcase portion disposed on one end of said bed sheet portion, said pillowcase portion including opposed longitudinally extending marginal side portions turned inwardly toward each other and marginal edge portions of said side portions turned outwardly of each other to thereby provide longitudinally extending bight portions connecting said marginal side portions and said marginal edge portions, and means for securing said marginal edge portions of the pillowcase portion to said bed sheet portion along lines spaced outwardly of said bight portions, said marginal side portions of the pillowcase portion being operative to support surface portions on the underside of a pillow disposed in said pillowcase portion and to allow for selective displacement of said pillow relative to opposed portions of said bed sheet portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination bed sheet and pillowcase as in claim 1 wherein said bight portions have a spacing therebetween of from about 3 inches to about 6 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination bed sheet and pillowcase as in claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises stitch lines having terminal ends located at points inwardly of the outer ends of said strip whereby the opposite end portions of said pillowcase portion are in unsecured relation to said bed sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination bed sheet and pillowcase as in claim 3 wherein the marginal side portions of said pillowcase portion have inwardly converging edge portions at the opposite ends thereof; the inner ends of said converging side portions terminating at the ends of said stitch lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A combination bed sheet and pillowcase as in claim 1 wherein said pillowcase portion has a transverse dimension equal to from two to two and one-third times the width of a pillow to be inserted into said pillowcase portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2586031A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |