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Combination bed skirt and under bed skirt support

a bed skirt and under-bed skirt technology, applied in the field of decorative bed skirts, can solve the problems of end up being soiled or damaged by vacuums, and achieve the effect of facilitating the desired hiding of the box spring, and reducing the risk of dust ruffl

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-04-19
HARTCO PRODS
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Benefits of technology

The system effectively prevents damage to the bed skirt by lifting it off the floor and box spring, providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance while allowing for adjustable support and multiple design configurations.

Problems solved by technology

If not carefully installed, these drooping bed skirts can end up extending onto the floor adjacent to the bed and may end up being soiled or damaged by vacuums or people stepping on the bed skirts when getting into or out of the bed, or while making the bed.

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[0032]The present invention comprises a configurable bed skirt support 10 constructed to support a decorative bed skirt or decorative dust ruffle 12 (see FIGS. 18 and 19) in an aesthetically pleasing manner that also provides various functional benefits that will be described further below. FIG. 1 is an exploded, isometric view of a bed skirt support 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, the bed skirt support 10 comprises a deck or decking 14 that supports at least one bed skirt support section. In the particular embodiment depicted in FIG. 1, the decking supports three support sections, including a left side support section 16, a front support section 18, and a right side support section 20 around an outer perimeter of the decking. These support sections 16, 18, 20, may be fixedly attached to the decking 14; or, as explained further below, these support sections may be removably or separably attached or connected to the decking by a c...

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Abstract

A bed skirt support (10) is disclosed comprising a relatively flat, central portion or decking (14) having at least on side support section (16,18, 20) removably or fixedly attached thereto.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 816,276, filed on Aug. 14, 2007, which claimed the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 653,343, filed on Feb. 15, 2005. It also relates to U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 223,625, filed on Feb. 15, 2005 (the '625 application), which issued on Apr. 17, 2007 as U.S. Design Pat. No. D540,604. All of the aforementioned are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]a. Field of the Invention[0003]The instant invention relates to decorative bedding. In particular, the instant invention relates to a bed skirt support for supporting a bed skirt or dust ruffle.[0004]b. Background Art[0005]It is well known to use bed skirts or dust ruffles to make a bedroom more aesthetically pleasing and functional. Typically, a bed skirt or dust ruffle is used to cover an otherwise exposed box spring or lower mattre...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C21/06
CPCA47G9/0292
Inventor HART, SHERRY LYNN
Owner HARTCO PRODS