Patent ID: 9175435
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for folding a fitted bedding article, comprising: a folding platform having a first arcuate edge surface configured to receive a corner of said fitted bedding article thereabout, and a second edge surface, said first arcuate edge surface and said second edge surface each forming a part of a perimeter of said folding platform; said folding platform further having a front surface and a back surface each extending between said first arcuate edge surface and said second edge surface; a plurality of spacers positioned to project beyond said back surface so as to space said folding platform from a surface of a mounting structure to which said apparatus is mounted; and a holding member coupled to said folding platform and configured to releasably hold one or more portions of said fitted bedding article relative to said folding platform when at least one corner of said fitted bedding article is positioned about said first arcuate surface, wherein said folding platform includes a side surface and a bottom surface, said side and bottom surfaces intersecting at a corner positioned opposite of said first arcuate surface, and wherein said first arcuate surface extends between and intersects with each of said side and bottom surfaces.