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Bed sheet with three-dimensional shaped contours

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-19
MORTON FARAH D
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This patent describes a special sheet designed to help babies sleep comfortably on their backs with their heads raised. The sheet has two thin pockets, placed on either side of the baby, that keep them in place and prevent them from rolling over. The smooth, soft surfaces of the pockets give a sense of security and comfort to the baby. This sheet is different from other options because it has three-dimensional contoured bumper surfaces that can't be moved or displaced by the baby. It improves any flat surface by adding special support for the baby's head and body.

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However, recent regulatory rulings and adverse events have determined that many wedges, pads, and bumpers cannot be used in baby sleeping furniture.

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[0022]The present invention generally comprises a sheet construction for baby sleeping furniture that includes three dimensional contour surfaces embodied in the sheet and supported or filled by soft or molded resilient bulk materials that are safe for baby sleeping purposes. The sheet is adapted to be removably secured to a flat mattress or mattress pad of the baby sleeping furniture. The outer perimeter of the sheet is dimensioned to fit about the mattress pad, and may be provided with an elastic edge treatment that continuously secures the sheet assembly to the pad at the periphery thereof, in the manner of a fitted sheet.

[0023]As shown in the accompanying Figures, and particularly FIG. 4, in one typical use the invention may be installed in a Snuggle Nest™ sleeper 21 or the like, which has an upstanding sidewall 22 having a head end 23 and opposed side portions 24. A flat mattress pad 26 is secured between the side portions and the head end, and the assembly is dimensioned to re...

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Abstract

A sheet construction for baby sleeping furniture includes three dimensional contour surfaces extending upwardly from a flat central portion of the sheet. The contour surfaces are defined by fabric pockets filled with soft bulk material and may extend along opposed side edges of the sheet to define a central resting area therebetween. The contoured pockets contain a sleeping infant and prevent rolling over and other unwanted movement while providing comfortable contact with soft surfaces.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of the filing date priority of U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 079,399, filed Nov. 13, 2014.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not applicable.SEQUENCE LISTING, ETC ON CD[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]This invention relates to sheets for baby and juvenile sleep or lounge products and surfaces and, more particularly, to sheets that embody three dimensional contoured shapes on their upper surfaces.[0006]2. Description of Related Art[0007]Baby sleeping furniture, including cribs, sleepers, carriers, and the like, have in the past been provided with various pads, bumpers, and fillers to protect and surround the baby. However, recent regulatory rulings and adverse events have determined that many wedges, pads, and bumpers cannot be used in baby sleeping furniture.[0008]However, it remains necessary to protect babies while sleeping, particularly if it is req...

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IPC IPC(8): A47D15/00A47G9/02
CPCA47G9/0246A47D15/008A47D13/08
Inventor MORTON, FARAH D.
Owner MORTON FARAH D
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