US4035854A
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Mattress cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-22
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1995-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A mattress cover is provided in which a fitted sheet for covering the mattress snugly is sewn to a plain sheet covering the fitted sheet along a line described by the foot of the mattress and a portion of the sides of the mattress, whereby the foot of the plain sheet does not become separated from the foot of the mattress during sleep.
Inventors
- 👤 Marilynn Pardee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A mattress cover comprising a fitted sheet for snugly covering the top, side, foot and head surfaces of said mattress, a plain sheet for covering said fitted sheet, said plain sheet being wider than said fitted sheet; and connecting means permanently attaching an edge of said plain sheet to the edge of said fitted sheet along a C-shaped line described generally by the lower edge of said foot surface and by the lower edges of a portion of said side surfaces of said mattress adjacent said foot surface, whereby said plain sheet folds along a line extending from the end of said C-shaped line to the upper corner of the foot of said mattress, said mattress cover further comprising as elastic band in said fitted sheet extending along a portion of said C-shaped line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A mattress cover comprising a fitted sheet for snugly covering the top, side, foot and head surfaces of said mattress, a plain sheet for covering said fitted sheet, said plain sheet being wider than said fitted sheet; and connecting means permanently attaching an edge of said plain sheet to the edge of said fitted sheet along a C-shaped line described generally by the lower edge of said foot surface and by the lower edges of a portion of said side surfaces of said mattress adjacent said foot surface, whereby said plain sheet folds along a line extending from the end of said C-shaped line to the upper corner of the foot of said mattress, said mattress cover further comprising as elastic band in said fitted sheet extending along a portion of said C-shaped line.
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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |