Detachable sheet and waterproof pad system

Abstract

Systems relating to a safe and easily removable and reusable bedding system, including a waterproof pad or a sheet pad that attaches to a fitted sheet. The detachable pads of the present invention seek to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and bed sores by providing a tightly fitted pad. The pad can be changed, cleaned, and replaced frequently and more readily without requiring regular mattress lifting.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to beds, bed sheets and waterproof bed clothing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Mattress covers, sheets, or pads are widely used to cover mattresses. Covers, sheets, and pads come in a variety of styles and are used for several different purposes. Some offer extra cushioning and support to a sleeper, while others act as an extra layer, keeping the mattress itself cleaner.[0003]Some people, including babies and bedridden people, can have trouble controlling their bowels or bladders and, as a result, can soil their mattress or the top element of their mattress (i.e. the cover, sheet, and / or pad). As such, the top element of the mattress may need to be changed several times a day. This can be exhausting and time-consuming, considering the effort needed to arrange tightly fitted covers, sheets, and / or pads on the mattress. This is especially true for caregivers who must dedicate much of their valuable time to this task.[0004]In ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about a system that attaches a sheet to a mattress and can be easily removed and replaced. The system includes a detachable pad that fits tightly to the mattress to reduce friction caused by loose sheets and bedding. The pad can be used with different sizes of fitted sheets and can be switched between different orientations. This allows users to use the same pad for different mattresses. The system also allows users to easily remove bedding without having to lift the mattress or change the top sheets. This makes it easier for elderly or people with disabilities to take care of their bedding.

Problems solved by technology

Some people, including babies and bedridden people, can have trouble controlling their bowels or bladders and, as a result, can soil their mattress or the top element of their mattress (i.e. the cover, sheet, and / or pad).

This can be exhausting and time-consuming, considering the effort needed to arrange tightly fitted covers, sheets, and / or pads on the mattress.

That SIDS can happen without warning makes it a particular source of insecurity for parents.

A thick or loose fitted cover, sheet, and / or pad may interfere with the breathing of a baby, especially if a baby's face presses against or is near these items.

Any gaps or holes could pose a danger to a baby because airflow near and around the baby's head may be reduced.

A soft mattress can conform to the shape of a baby's head or face, increasing the risk of suffocation.

Bedsores are particularly common in geriatric patients and are particularly problematic for the elderly, as the healing of bedsores is slowed by increased age of the person.

In the field of geriatric medicine, bedsores can be difficult to prevent, especially in frail elderly individuals and people confined to wheelchairs.

Although the primary cause of bedsores is prolonged pressure on a localized area of the body, bedsores can also be caused by a combination of pressure and friction.

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