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US4021869A
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Fitted top sheet and blanket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-24
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1995-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A top sheet or blanket to be fitted on top of a bed having an elastic binding at the bottom edge and around the two bottom corners for securely fitting the sheet or blanket to the bottom of the bed, and also provided with a large fold sewn in the sheet or blanket toward the bottom of the bed, said fold being expandable for foot room to provide comfort to the occupants sleeping in said bed, the folds being further provided with snaps to keep the folded portion of the bed or blanket in a neat position when the bed is not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 William Edwin Root
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02; A47G9/0238; A47G9/0246
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A fitted top sheet or blanket for beds, the sheet or blanket manufactured to fit any size bed, the invention comprising, in combination: elastic binding conventionally stitched around the bottom edges and corners of a sheet or blanket for snugly securing a sheet or blanket to the bottom edge and bottom corners of a bed mattress; and a stitch-in fold toward the bottom of said sheet or blanket for foot comfort, said fold being (provided) conventionally stitched laterally across the entire width of said sheet or blanket; and a series of conventional snaps (provided) sewn along the top portion of said fold and along the bottom portion of said fold to hold said fold in place for neat appearance when the bed is made up.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A fitted top sheet or blanket for beds, the sheet or blanket manufactured to fit any size bed, the invention comprising, in combination: elastic binding conventionally stitched around the bottom edges and corners of a sheet or blanket for snugly securing a sheet or blanket to the bottom edge and bottom corners of a bed mattress; and a stitch-in fold toward the bottom of said sheet or blanket for foot comfort, said fold being (provided) conventionally stitched laterally across the entire width of said sheet or blanket; and a series of conventional snaps (provided) sewn along the top portion of said fold and along the bottom portion of said fold to hold said fold in place for neat appearance when the bed is made up.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |