US3857124A
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Bedclothes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1974-12-31
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract Bedclothes comprising a bottom sheet releasably attached to a mattress, sleeping bag or the like about the entire perimeter thereof. A top sheet is combined with a bedspread and releasably secured thereto as a unit along both of its sides and across the foot end of the bed by a slide fastener. The top or head end of the combined top sheet and bedspread may, if desired, be left open for insertion of a blanket or equivalent cover.
Inventors
- 👤 B Hadley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/02; A47C21/022; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
In combination, a mattress having upper and lower surfaces, a pair of longitudinal side edges and a pair of end edges, a bottom sheet removably positioned on said mattress, said bottom sheet having an upper surface superimposed upon the upper surface of said mattress and having a pair of longitudinal side edge portions and a pair of end edges enclosing the respective side edges and end edges of said mattress, first fastening means on the side edge portions of the bottom sheet, top sheet means overlying said bottom sheet and having a pair of downturned longitudinal side edge portions hanging over and covering the fastening means and a downturned end portion overlying the corresponding portions of said bottom sheet, and second fastening means secured to inner face portions of the side edge portions of the top sheet means and releasably secured to the first fastening means for removably attaching top sheet means to the bottom sheet, the top sheet means covering both fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
In combination, a mattress having upper and lower surfaces, a pair of longitudinal side edges and a pair of end edges, a bottom sheet removably positioned on said mattress, said bottom sheet having an upper surface superimposed upon the upper surface of said mattress and having a pair of longitudinal side edge portions and a pair of end edges enclosing the respective side edges and end edges of said mattress, first fastening means on the side edge portions of the bottom sheet, top sheet means overlying said bottom sheet and having a pair of downturned longitudinal side edge portions hanging over and covering the fastening means and a downturned end portion overlying the corresponding portions of said bottom sheet, and second fastening means secured to inner face portions of the side edge portions of the top sheet means and releasably secured to the first fastening means for removably attaching top sheet means to the bottom sheet, the top sheet means covering both fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the fastening means comprises a pair of zippers, one on each side of the mattress, whereby one side of said bed clothing may be utilized without disturbing the other side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the top sheet means includes a top sheet and a spread.
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) | 1977-12-30 | 1978-07-01 | 1978-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-30 | 1982-07-01 | 1982-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-30 | 1986-07-01 | 1986-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |