US3851346A
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Protective bed sheet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-12
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-02-12
Abstract
Abstract This specification describes a bed sheet including two flaps at one end thereof, one of said flaps adapted to cover the pillows to prevent the bedspread from contacting the pillows, the other flap adapted to be folded down over the top of a blanket and to be secured to the sheet to prevent soiling of the blanket.
Inventors
- 👤 A Fillmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02; A47G9/0238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A bed sheet comprising a main portion, and a first foldable flap and a second foldable flap at one edge of said main portion, said first and second flaps being coextensive with the dimension of the edge of said main portion, said first flap being capable of being folded back over and being fastened to said main portion to provide a pocket, said second flap being capable of forming an extension to said main portion of a length to form a cover for a pillow and also being capable of being folded back over said first flap, said first flap and said main portion being provided with means for removably fastening said first flap to said main portion at lateral edge portions of said first flap and said main portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A bed sheet comprising a main portion, and a first foldable flap and a second foldable flap at one edge of said main portion, said first and second flaps being coextensive with the dimension of the edge of said main portion, said first flap being capable of being folded back over and being fastened to said main portion to provide a pocket, said second flap being capable of forming an extension to said main portion of a length to form a cover for a pillow and also being capable of being folded back over said first flap, said first flap and said main portion being provided with means for removably fastening said first flap to said main portion at lateral edge portions of said first flap and said main portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A bed sheet as defined in claim 1 in which said means for fastening said first flap to said main portion is in registration with the portion of the fastening means on said main portion when said first flap is folded back over said main portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A bed sheet as defined in claim 1 in which said means for fastening said first flap to said main portion is adhesive material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A bed sheet as defined in claim 2 in which said means for fastening said first flap to said main portion is adhesive material.
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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |