US4635308A
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Method of using a bed sheet stay
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-05
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Granted: 1987-01-13
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Expires: 2005-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A bed sheet stay consisting of a flat, elongated member having an opening at one end and a slotted opening to receive the gathered corner of a sheet. The other end of the member is provided with rearwardly and outwardly extending fins to prevent tipping of the stay in use. A pinched waist permits hugging of the stay by the bedding to prevent sliding of the stay. The invention involves also a method of securing the corner of a sheet using such a stay.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F. Maggio
- 👤 Angelina M. Spombiantti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02; A47G9/0238; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/02; A47C21/028; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
The method of holding the corner of a bed sheet in place under a mattress comprising the steps of gathering the corner of said sheet, pulling the gathered corner of said sheet through the generally circular opening in a flat, elongated member, said member having a slot therethrough spaced from said circular opening, a pinched waist, and a pair of rearwardly and outwardly projecting fins forming a part of and extending from said pinched waist at the other end of said stay, passing said gathered corner of the sheet through said slot and pulling the sheet taut on said stay, and slipping said stay uder said mattress so that the bedding pressing against said mattress adjacent said waist prevents sliding movement of said stay, and said fins resisting tipping of said stay.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
The method of holding the corner of a bed sheet in place under a mattress comprising the steps of gathering the corner of said sheet, pulling the gathered corner of said sheet through the generally circular opening in a flat, elongated member, said member having a slot therethrough spaced from said circular opening, a pinched waist, and a pair of rearwardly and outwardly projecting fins forming a part of and extending from said pinched waist at the other end of said stay, passing said gathered corner of the sheet through said slot and pulling the sheet taut on said stay, and slipping said stay uder said mattress so that the bedding pressing against said mattress adjacent said waist prevents sliding movement of said stay, and said fins resisting tipping of said stay.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 in which said stay includes means passing through said slot to resist sliding of said sheet when said stay is in use.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-12 | 1990-07-14 | 1991-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-12 | 1994-07-14 | 1995-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-12 | 1998-07-14 | 1999-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |