US3900909A
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Cover sheet for fitting various shaped mattresses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-26
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1993-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A flat cover-sheet for mattresses having a substantially trapezoidal configuration which allows the sheet to be fitted snuggly over various shaped mattresses with or without bolsters or pillows. The corners of the sheet are additionally provided with means for firmly holding the sheet on the mattress.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Monier
- 👤 Lisette Monier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02; A47G9/0238; A47G9/0246
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A flat cover sheet for fitting mattresses of various widths, heights, and lengths, comprising: a textile fabric having a substantially trapezoidal shape of such size that said fabric may extend over the sides and inwardly of the bottom edges of a mattress to be covered by said fabric, said trapezoidal shape permitting the wide end of said cover sheet to cover a bolster or the like, a hem extending around each corner of said cover sheet forming an elongated pocket; said elongated pocket having a centrally located opening; and a pair of tapes extending through said opening, one tape having an end secured at one end of said elongated pocket and the other tape having an end secured at the other end of said elongated pocket whereby, as the free ends of the two tapes are drawn up the cover sheet is conformed to the corner of said mattress.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A flat cover sheet for fitting mattresses of various widths, heights, and lengths, comprising: a textile fabric having a substantially trapezoidal shape of such size that said fabric may extend over the sides and inwardly of the bottom edges of a mattress to be covered by said fabric, said trapezoidal shape permitting the wide end of said cover sheet to cover a bolster or the like, a hem extending around each corner of said cover sheet forming an elongated pocket; said elongated pocket having a centrally located opening; and a pair of tapes extending through said opening, one tape having an end secured at one end of said elongated pocket and the other tape having an end secured at the other end of said elongated pocket whereby, as the free ends of the two tapes are drawn up the cover sheet is conformed to the corner of said mattress.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said tapes are inelastic.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |