US4005499A
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Individualized bed covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-12
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Granted: 1977-02-01
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Expires: 1996-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A bed covering such as a blanket or sheet is provided with two separately cleanable and washable halves or parts, to be utilized independently and with tie means for removably connecting the parts together to form a complete assembly. Each part has its own individual characteristics suited to the needs of two persons, for example, sleeping in a double bed. The connecting means is of a type that facilitates cleaning or washing without damage to the covering and each part is provided with pocket means for removably carrying an individualized treated pad or packet.
Inventors
- 👤 Miriam Travis Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02; A47G9/0207; A47G9/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
In an improved two-part bed covering, a pair of longitudinally-extending fabric body parts that are adapted to be placed in a side-by-side lengthwise-aligned relation on the bed, each said body part having a relatively narrow hemmed edge along its opposed longitudinal side and transverse bottom portions and a relatively wide transverse selvage edge across its top portion, a pocket provided by said selvage edge, said pocket being adapted to receive and having means to removably retain a small treated pad-like element therein, said body parts having cooperating tie piece means extending therebetween across adjacent lengthwise-extending side portions thereof for removably securing them together in a bed covering assembly, said tie piece means being a ribbon secured at one end to the selvage edge of one of said body parts for extending within and along the selvage edges of both of said body parts, and a treated pad-like element carried by said ribbon within the selvage edge of at least one of said body parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
In an improved two-part bed covering, a pair of longitudinally-extending fabric body parts that are adapted to be placed in a side-by-side lengthwise-aligned relation on the bed, each said body part having a relatively narrow hemmed edge along its opposed longitudinal side and transverse bottom portions and a relatively wide transverse selvage edge across its top portion, a pocket provided by said selvage edge, said pocket being adapted to receive and having means to removably retain a small treated pad-like element therein, said body parts having cooperating tie piece means extending therebetween across adjacent lengthwise-extending side portions thereof for removably securing them together in a bed covering assembly, said tie piece means being a ribbon secured at one end to the selvage edge of one of said body parts for extending within and along the selvage edges of both of said body parts, and a treated pad-like element carried by said ribbon within the selvage edge of at least one of said body parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An improved bed covering as defined in claim 1 wherein individually treated pad-like elements are carried by said ribbon within the selvage edge of both of said body parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
In an improved bed cover for covering and providing an individualized aura for each of two persons lying on a bed, a pair of longitudinally extending fabric body-covering parts adapted to be placed in a lengthwise aligned relation on the bed as a surface covering therefor, said body parts having relatively narrow hemmed edges along their longitudinal sides and transverse bottom portions and a relatively wide transverse selvage edge across their top portions, a pair of individually scented pad-like elements, an open-end pocket provided by said selvage edge of each said body parts, each said scented element being adapted to be slid into and out of a removable secured position within an associated one of said pockets, one of said scented elements being adapted to provide a suitable individualized aura for the person who is covered by one of said body parts, and the other of said scented elements being adapted to provide a suitable individualized aura for the person who is covered by the other of said body parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
170 words
In an improved bed cover for covering and providing an individualized aura for each of two persons lying on a bed, a pair of longitudinally extending fabric body-covering parts adapted to be placed in a lengthwise aligned relation on the bed as a surface covering therefor, said body parts having relatively narrow hemmed edges along their longitudinal sides and transverse bottom portions and a relatively wide transverse selvage edge across their top portions, a pair of individually scented pad-like elements, an open-end pocket provided by said selvage edge of each said body parts, each said scented element being adapted to be slid into and out of a removable secured position within an associated one of said pockets, one of said scented elements being adapted to provide a suitable individualized aura for the person who is covered by one of said body parts, and the other of said scented elements being adapted to provide a suitable individualized aura for the person who is covered by the other of said body parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
In an improved bed covering as defined in claim 3, said selvage edge being open at its ends, a ribbon adapted to be introduced endwise into and along and to be removed from said selvage edge through its open ends, and said scented elements being secured on said ribbon in a spaced relation therealong for movement into and out of a substantially central position with respect to their associated said body parts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
In an improved bed covering as defined in claim 4, means for removably securing one end of said ribbon to the selvage edge of one of said body parts to extend across to and through and out of the selvage edge of the other of said body parts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
In an improved bed covering as defined in claim 3, each of said pockets being provided by a fabric patch sewed on the selvage edge of each of said body parts, and a flap carried by each said scented patch that is foldable into the associated said pocket for retaining said patch in a removable secure position therewithin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
In an improved bed covering as defined in claim 6, said foldable flap of each of said pockets being cut-in along its opposite side edges to facilitate its free endwise insertion within the top opening of the associated said pocket.
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) | 1980-02-01 | 1980-08-02 | 1981-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-01 | 1984-08-02 | 1985-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-01 | 1988-08-02 | 1989-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |