COORDINATED BED SHEET AND FABRIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A coordinated protection system for a mattress. The system includes a fitted sheet and an at least one runner. The fitted sheet is configured to fully surround five sides of a mattress, closes around a sixth side via an aperture, and includes a fastening portion at a first end and a second end. The at least one runner is configured having at least a fabric layer and a liquid impermeable layer and is further configured to operably combine with the fastening system of the fitted sheet. In a preferred embodiment, an absorption layer may reside between the fabric and liquid impermeable layers. In use, the fitted sheet may be placed atop a mattress and dressed to surround the 5 sides and the runner is affixed to each end. Upon a spill/soil, the runner may be detached and laundered and/or exchanged for a clean, new, and/or laundered runner.

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BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Technical Field of the Disclosure

The instant disclosure relates to bedding, namely coordinated bedding sets. More particularly, the instant disclosure relates to the manufacture of a bedding set with a coordinating fabric protection system.

Description of the Related Art

It is common to safeguard mattresses from stains, tears, and other forms of damage. Typically, in order to accomplish this, a mattress cover is employed to fully envelop the top, sides, and bottom of the mattress. Most mattress covers employ a zipper or a similar fastening mechanism to enclose the cover on one side or around the bottom portion of the mattress. Others may be manufactured similarly to a fitted sheet having an absorbent side and a barrier or water-resistant side and conform to the mattress via an elastic band beneath the mattress. While these mattress covers generally serve their protective purpose, replacing a soiled, torn, or damaged cover with a new or clean one can prove to be exceptionally challenging. Furthermore, mattress covers are typically constructed from protective materials like plastics and rough fabrics that may shield the underlying mattress from harm, but may also can cause irritation or discomfort to the user's skin upon contact.

To address these concerns, mattress covers are often paired with a fitted sheet that covers the top, sides, and a small portion of the bottom edge of the cover. The fitted sheet may generally be secured by tucking its lower edge under the mattress, providing a softer surface for the user's body and offering an easily removable layer that can be cleaned or replaced if it becomes stained, torn, or damaged. However, fitted sheets frequently slide off the mattress cover and the underlying mattress, compromising their ability to provide an adequate additional layer of protection. Furthermore, these fitted sheets are often made from materials that fail to fully shield the underlying mattress cover, as any staining or damage to the fitted sheet tends to affect the mattress cover as well. This arrangement then requires the change, relaundering, and replacement of both the fitted sheet and the mattress cover after a spill or soiling event.

Other attempts to protect mattresses use an absorbent and/or waterproof sheet simply placed atop the bedding on which the user sleeps. So long as these sheets can absorb a spill or at least hold and prevent the spill from leaking onto the bedding, these may require less work and laundering. However, these sheets may shift during a user's overnight sleep, as sheets, blankets, and other bedding are known to do, thereby causing the absorbent/waterproof sheets to be totally ineffective.

Therefore, it is readily apparent that there is a recognized unmet need for improvements to allow for a bedding protection system which stays in place during use but does not require multiple textiles be laundered after a spill or soiling event. The current disclosure is designed to address this need through various improvements to a bedding protection system, which includes components disclosed herein while addressing at least some of the aspects of the problems discussed above.

SUMMARY

Briefly described, in a possibly preferred embodiment, the present disclosure overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a bedding system by introducing various improvements to the manufacture, construction, and design of a bedding set to include at least a fitted sheet and a coordinated runner. The coordinated bedding protection system of the disclosure, in a potentially preferred embodiment, may feature a multi-layer runner and a coordinating fitted sheet. The multi-layer runner may be designed to be placed partially beneath a mattress, extend therefrom to cover a portion of the top and surrounding sides, then be placed again beneath the mattress. The runner may further be designed to attach or otherwise operably combine to a fitted sheet, which may be placed on the mattress via a constricting aperture in advance of installing the runner. The bottom portion of the mattress may remain uncovered by either of the runner or coordinating fitted sheet. A protective barrier may be formed across the mattress on the portions covered by the runner and may prevent both the fitted sheet and the mattress from being dirtied or wetted during a soiling and/or spill event. The multi-layer runner may be able to be laundered separately from the remaining portions of the protection system, or alternatively, be exchanged for another compatible runner. The runners may be re-usable and/or disposable.

In at least one aspect of the bedding system of the disclosure, it may drastically change the manner in which fitted sheets, bed runners, and flat sheets are designed and secured to provide a seamless, snug, and aesthetically pleasing look for a well-made bed. Full implementation of the disclosed bedding protection system may, if standardized, significantly benefit individuals and their cleanliness, as well as diminish societal stress upon individuals suffering incontinence. The protection system, in one aspect may include a fitted sheet having a fastener system facing away from a mattress bottom during installation. Such a fastener system may be positioned in one or more strips opposite the opening of the fitted sheet, which may be elastically constricted. Such a fastener system, in a potentially preferred embodiment of the fitted sheet of the disclosure, may be a hook-and-loop fastener system with the engagement side facing outward from the mattress during an installation. Further preferred embodiments may include multiple strips of hook-and-loop fastener material installed about at least two sides of an installed fitted sheet (e.g., a right and left side).

In another aspect, such a fitted sheet may coordinate with a waterproof mattress protector, which may be a simple runner extending from one side of the mattress to the other during an installation, and operably combining with the fastener system of the fitted sheet of the disclosure. The runner may be designed to match the sheet set or may be designed to coordinate with and/or otherwise augment the aesthetic nature of a luxurious bedding arrangement. This bed runner may incorporate a subsequent absorbent layer and/or a waterproof layer. In a potentially optimal arrangement, a coordinating fabric layer and a hydrophobic layer may sandwich an absorbent layer such that the bedding runner coordinates with the fitted sheet, the middle layer receives a spill volume, and a waterproofing layer prevents a spill from penetrating to the fitted sheet. In order to best coordinate with the fitted sheet in a potentially preferred embodiment, it may feature one or more strips of hook-and-loop material in order to operably combine with the coordinating strip(s) about a receiving aperture of the fitted sheet, when installed about a mattress. Then, when soiled or wetted, such a runner may be taken off. In some embodiments, the runner may be discarded, though waste may be avoided and the overall sustainability augmented while convenience maintained, through the storage of multiple replacement runners and laundering as necessary. This may allow an individual suffering frequent incontinence to preserve a majority of their bedding for a weekly, rather than daily, chore. Additionally, such an individual may benefit from purchasing multiple, less expensive, runners, thereby increasing their purchasing power for the acquisition of premium and/or luxurious bedding, when such an individual may avoid such bedding options, given the propensity they may have to stain them. Such additional benefits may include the ease by which a runner of such a configuration may be replaced when compared to the chore individuals endure when exchanging a fitted sheet or enveloping mattress protector.

Overall, the present bedding system may offer a comprehensive solution to various challenges faced with conventional bedding setups and waterproofing strategies thereof. By integrating fastening strips in strategic locations and introducing a waterproof bed runner, this innovative design delivers improved functionality, enhanced comfort, and a refined appearance to elevate the overall bedding experience. The modular nature of the system allows for easy customization to suit different mattress sizes and bedding styles, making it an attractive solution for consumers and manufacturers alike.

The present disclosure may further address concerns desired by those seeking an innovative bedding system designed to cater to individuals of all age groups, but specifically those who may be susceptible to bed wetting and/or other tendencies that may benefit from a bedding protection system during infancy, elderly ages, and for adults during intimacy. Such bedding protection systems may discretely and even luxuriously protect bedding from moisture, stains, spills, or other soiling, in order to facilitate pleasurable experiences for adults needing extra protection during during sexual activities and/or discretely and confidently addressing incontinence issues during adulthood. A primary objective of the disclosure may be to enable users to indulge in sexual pleasure and climax experiences at any time without the hassle of dealing with soiled bedding, and to enable the quick, discrete tidying thereof with suitable, perhaps identical, replacement bedding. The proposed bedding set may further ensure that the bed remains consistently fresh, clean, and stain-free, offering multiple benefits, including but not limited to the delay of the immediate replacement of sheets through use of an absorbent/protective bed runner, the elimination of permanent mattress and/or fitted sheet stains, reduction in overall laundering, preservation of dignity and décor, encouragement of sleep and/or sexual activity via the lack of a discouraging detriment (i.e., wet sheets), reduction/elimination of household chores, reduction of expenses related thereto (e.g., water, electricity), increase in beneficial hygiene, the like and/or combinations thereof.

These and other features of the coordinated protection system will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the prior Summary and following Brief Description of the Drawings, Detailed Description of exemplary embodiments thereof, and Claims when read in light of the accompanying Drawings or Figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In describing the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as illustrated inFIGS.1-8, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The present disclosure, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish similar functions. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed to be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples, and are merely examples among other possible examples. It should be noted that the terms material, fabric, and padding, in their singular and plural form, are used as they relate to the coordinated protection system of the disclosure, as well as used to describe other potential uses of the materials in combination forming a coordinated system of protection. While a single runner of a protection system, as well as multiple iterations thereof, may be herein described, one skilled in the art of manufacture of bedding protection systems will understand that variations in the design, construction, manufacture, and assembly of a system, and multiple systems may be arranged and/or installed within a completed manufactured good or protection kit/system.

Referring now toFIGS.1-7by way of example, and not limitation, therein are illustrated example embodiments and components/subcomponents thereof of multi-layer runner10, multi-layer runners100A-B, and fitted attachment sheet200as they may interoperate or otherwise combine to protect mattress M. Those features which may be effective to prevent a spill from reaching a sheet or a mattress are detailed below as they relate to each ofFIGS.1-7as well as their use as it may relate toFIG.8.

Referring now specifically toFIG.1, illustrated therein is a semi-transparent perspective view of a first embodiment of the coordinated protection system. Generally, while coordinated bedding protection system of the disclosure may feature a detachable combination of a fitted sheet and a coordinated multi-layer runner, multi-layer runner10may have distinct utility as may be known to those having ordinary skill in the art. Multi-layer runner10may feature runner top surface11, runner left surface12, runner right surface13, left runner attachment14, and right runner attachment15, which may be configured generally to traverse around three sides (top and 2 sides) of mattress M and attach there beneath mattress M. In use, multi-layer runner10may be placed beneath mattress M at one of left runner attachment14or right runner attachment15and connected beneath mattress M opposite the first connection, providing a multi-layer coordinated fabric on the top surface of mattress M (runner top surface11) and absorb a spill, stain, or other liquid before it can reach mattress M, as may be more apparent from a further review ofFIGS.2-8and the Detailed Description thereof.

Referring now specifically toFIG.2, illustrated therein is a transparent perspective view of an embodiment of coordinated fitted sheet200of the coordinated protection system of the disclosure. Coordinated fitted sheet200may first feature fitted sheet aperture201, which may generally be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art to include a constricting element and/or elastic such that coordinated fitted sheet200may open via fitted sheet aperture201to engulf mattress M, thereby fitting coordinated fitted sheet200substantially around all sides of mattress M, except for its bottom, such that all five sides not placed on a box spring or surface are covered by coordinated fitted sheet200. Then, one, (potentially preferably) two, three, four, or more attachment mechanisms or attachment areas of coordinated fitted sheet200may be formed facing outwardly of mattress M. For example, fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A, and fitted sheet top right attachment212B. Once coordinated fitted sheet200has been installed, multi-layer runner10may be attached to one attachment area of fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A, and fitted sheet top right attachment212B and a second attachment thereof in order to cover a portion of the top surface of both mattress M and coordinated fitted sheet200to prevent liquid from touching either surface, and instead being absorbed by one or more layer of multi-layer runner10.

Referring now specifically toFIG.3, illustrated therein is a bottom plan view of an alternate embodiment of the coordinated protection system. As illustrated and described above, the coordinated protection system may be designed to cover mattress M. Then, coordinated fitted sheet200may be fitted to substantially surround mattress M as described above by placing mattress M through fitted sheet aperture201. Fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A, and fitted sheet top right attachment212B may then appear in this configuration as illustrated thereinFIG.3, or as may be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art in various other positions, such as on a left side and a right side (rather than at each of four corners). Then one of left runner bottom attachment111A, left runner top attachment112A, right runner bottom attachment111B, and right runner top attachment112B may be secured thereto one of fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A. Once one runner attachment has been secured to one fitted sheet attachment, the opposite runner attachment may be placed the opposite fitted sheet attachment. Then, runner top surface11, which may include a multi-layer fabric assembly having both moisture absorbing and moisture repelling properties, may span a portion of the top surface of mattress M and coordinated fitted sheet200in order to prevent a moisture from reaching the surfaces thereof. Importantly, multi-layer runner10may be separately launderable from coordinated fitted sheet200, such that a simple rectangular fabric can be laundered without requiring the laundering of coordinated fitted sheet200or the cleaning of mattress M.

Referring now specifically toFIG.4, illustrated therein is a perspective view of multi-layer runner10of the coordinated protection system of the disclosure. As illustrated and described above, multi-layer runner10may form one component of a multi-component system of the disclosure, which may also include coordinated fitted sheet200and its various features described supra. While multi-layer runner10may be illustrated herein as having at least five planes, it may be further configured to be spread flat or rectangularly in a single sheet or runner. The position as illustrated inFIG.4may be configured to illustrate the mattress-conforming properties that may be integrated into a system of the disclosure so as to provide the benefits as may be herein illustrated and described. Then, multi-layer runner10may be understood to extend from right runner attachment15to left runner attachment14with runner right surface13, runner top surface11, and runner left surface12therebetween. As illustrated, right runner attachment15may include attachment mechanism111and left runner attachment14may include attachment mechanism112. As described above, one of right runner attachment15and/or left runner attachment14may be placed under mattress M to operably combine with coordinated fitted sheet200at an attachment area thereof, and the remainder of multi-layer runner10may be wrapped to the opposite side of mattress M, securing it beneath, and thereby protect mattress M and coordinated fitted sheet200from spills, soiling, and/or moisture.

Referring now specifically toFIG.5, illustrated therein is a transparent perspective view of the alternate embodiment of the coordinated protection system of the disclosure. In such a transparent perspective view of the disclosed coordinated protection system, various additional features may be evident to those having ordinary skill in the art. As illustrated and described above, the coordinated protection system may be designed to cover mattress M and coordinated fitted sheet200may be fitted to substantially surround mattress M as described above by placing mattress M through fitted sheet aperture201. Fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A, and fitted sheet top right attachment212B may then appear in this configuration as illustrated thereinFIG.5, or as may be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art in various other positions, such as on a left side and a right side (rather than at each of four of the mattress bottom corners). The system may further include first runner100A and second runner100B. Then one of left runner bottom attachment111A, left runner top attachment112A, right runner bottom attachment111B, and right runner top attachment112B may be secured thereto one of fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A. Once one runner attachment has been secured to one fitted sheet attachment, the opposite runner attachment may be placed the opposite fitted sheet attachment. Then, runner top surface11, which may include a multi-layer fabric assembly having both moisture absorbing and moisture repelling properties, may span a portion of the top surface of mattress M and coordinated fitted sheet200in order to prevent a moisture from reaching the surfaces thereof. Multi-layer runner10may be separately launderable from coordinated fitted sheet200, such that a simple rectangular fabric can be laundered without requiring the laundering of coordinated fitted sheet200or the cleaning of mattress M. Additionally, a spill on one portion of mattress M may not require each runner be replaced, but only the affected runner. Perhaps more importantly, multiple laundered runners may be kept in supply such that mattress M may remain in service with a runner replacement, despite the time and effort that may be required to launder the runner directly after a spilling and/or soiling event.

Referring now specifically toFIG.6, illustrated therein is a perspective view of the alternate embodiment of the coordinated protection system in use. In such a simplified perspective view of the disclosed coordinated protection system, various additional features may be evident to those having ordinary skill in the art. As illustrated and described above, the coordinated protection system may be designed to cover mattress M. Coordinated fitted sheet200may be fitted to substantially surround mattress M as described above. This may occur through placing mattress M through fitted sheet aperture201, or alternatively, by fitting coordinated fitted sheet200around mattress M via fitted sheet aperture201. Thereabout coordinated fitted sheet200may be fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A, and fitted sheet top right attachment212B, which may be more readily apparent from the perspective shown in e.g.,FIG.5. Then, as may be better viewed in relation toFIG.5, one of left runner bottom attachment111A, left runner top attachment112A, right runner bottom attachment111B, and right runner top attachment112B may be secured thereto one of fitted sheet bottom left attachment211A, fitted sheet bottom right attachment211B, fitted sheet top left attachment212A in order to secure one of first runner100A and second runner100B to coordinated fitted sheet200. Once one runner attachment has been secured to one fitted sheet attachment, the opposite runner attachment may be placed the opposite fitted sheet attachment such that first runner100A and second runner100bare attached to coordinated fitted sheet200and protecting mattress M. Then, runner top surface11, which may include a multi-layer fabric assembly having both moisture absorbing and moisture repelling properties, may span a portion of the top surface of mattress M and coordinated fitted sheet200in order to prevent a moisture from reaching the surfaces thereof. As illustrated hereinFIG.6, spill S may have occurred atop mattress M and second runner top surface101B may have absorbed spill S into one or more layers thereof, as may be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art. Then, second runner100B may be exchanged, cleaned, washed, disposed, or otherwise removed and either replaced or reinstalled, depending on the method used by a user. Additionally, one having ordinary skill in the art may recognize that spill S may only cause one such runner to be replaced, saving resources, time, and energy for the user directly after a spilling and/or soiling event.

Referring now specifically toFIG.7, illustrated therein is a side perspective view of the fabric layers of e.g., multi-layer runner10of the coordinated protection system. As may be understood in the art, multi-layer runner10may feature multiple layers of fabrics and/or materials such that when perhaps optimally assembled, top layer191may “match” or otherwise coordinate with coordinated fitted sheet200and potentially permit moisture to travel therethrough, middle layer192may absorb or otherwise retain moisture therein via porous openings within the layer/fabric/material, and bottom layer193may act as a barrier to hold such moisture within middle layer192and prevent it from reaching coordinated fitted sheet200. It should be further understood by those having ordinary skill in the art, that rather than top layer191, middle layer192, and bottom layer193, such layers may be constructed to become one fabric and/or flat material, given modern manufacturing capabilities, wherein middle layer192is coated at its top to form top layer191and its bottom to form bottom layer193. Such manufacturing techniques may be especially applicable to bottom layer193, such that a plastic, hydrophobic, or other material may coat the absorbent layer (i.e., middle layer192) in order to form bottom layer193, which may be physically distinct, though physically inseparable from, middle layer192.

Referring now specifically toFIG.8, illustrated therein is a flowchart of a method of use of the coordinated protection system. First, at step801, coordinated fitted sheet200and multi-layer runner10may be provided, which may have some, many, and/or all of the features as herein described. Then, at step802, coordinated fitted sheet200may be placed around mattress M via fitted sheet aperture201. At step803, multi-layer runner10may be first placed beneath mattress M and secured thereto coordinated fitted sheet200as detailed herein. At step804, multi-layer runner10may be placed over and/or around mattress M and coordinated fitted sheet200, and tucked back beneath mattress M and securing it thereto coordinated fitted sheet200to conclude at step805.

Various features then may be observed and understood by those having ordinary skill in the art. For instance, various sizes for each feature of the coordinated protection system of the disclosure may be appropriate, given standard bed and mattress sizing that may be available across the globe. By way of example and not limitation, these may include King, California King, Queen, Full, Twin, and long Twin-sized mattresses and/or beds. Measurements for coordinated fitted sheet200of a California King may, for instance be 72″ wide×84″ long×17″ deep to accommodate, for instance a 12″ thick mattress or larger. Multi-layer runner10for a corresponding mattress may measure 116″ wide×38″ high. A full California King bedding set having a flat sheet then may include such a sheet measuring 116″ wide×112″ long and a King-sized pillow case which may measure 20″×40″. King-sized mattresses may be accommodated via coordinated fitted sheet200measuring 78″ wide×80″ long×17″ deep to accommodate, for instance, 12″ king mattress, multi-layer runner10which may be 120″ wide×38″ high, flat 116″ 112″ sheet, and corresponding King-sized pillow cases. Queen-sized mattresses may be coordinated with coordinated fitted sheet200measuring 60″ wide×80″ long×17″ deep, multi-layer runner10measuring 104″×38″ high, and a flat 98″×112″ sheet with Queen (e.g., 20″×35″) cases. Other various sizes may be variously adapted to accommodate other various sizes, to include at least those known, standard mattress sizes available at the time of the disclosure, as well as may be adapted to custom-sized beds and/or bedding.

In various example constructions of the system of the disclosure, other various features may possess other various properties. Coordinated fitted sheet200with and in combination with multi-layer runner10and various other accessories, combinations, modifications, and bedding accessories may combine into a customizable kit in order to accommodate various mattress depths while seamlessly integrating a bed runner into the bedding ensemble. Such constructions may additionally include multi-layer runner10having multiple points of attachment, laterally, along its length so as to accommodate various depths by increasing the overall length of multi-layer runner10, or lengths by which multi-layer runner10may interoperate with coordinated fitted sheet200. Additionally, coordinated fitted sheet200may additionally feature additional points of anchoring/attachment with multi-layer runner10such that additional depths of standard-sized beds may be accommodated. Such additional anchoring points may provide the additional benefit of constricting and/or tightening multi-layer runner10and/or coordinated fitted sheet200about mattress M.

A potential key feature of the combination of multi-layer runner10and coordinated fitted sheet200may be an incorporation of five parallel hook-and-loop fastening strips, which may exist as ¾″×6″ strips, and may be positioned along the sides coordinated fitted sheet200in order to “catch” multi-layer runner10during an assembly. In such an embodiment, multi-layer runner10may be first secured at one end as herein described (after mattress M is installed into coordinated fitted sheet200) and then at its other end, multi-layer runner10may be tossed to or placed on the opposite bedding side. Then, multi-layer runner10may be stretched and/or pulled taught to mattress M and pushed beneath it at the opposite side. Further adjustment to multi-layer runner10and coordinated fitted sheet200may then be made and multi-layer runner10may be then installed at the opposite attachment area of coordinated fitted sheet200and stretched to “catch” on the innermost hook-and-loop fastener strip. Should sufficient pressure be applied to a top portion of mattress M, and correspondingly upon multi-layer runner10and/or coordinated fitted sheet200, one or more strips may detach and/or fail, but succeeding strips may in turn “catch” to prevent multi-layer runner10from detaching from coordinated fitted sheet200. These hook-and-loop fastener strips of such an embodiment, may further be thought of as removable-attachment points for multi-layer runner10, allowing it to be effortlessly secured onto coordinated fitted sheet200without the need for additional fasteners or pins. Such hook-and-loop strips may further be precisely spaced two inches apart, which may further ensure optimal compatibility with mattresses of varying depths. This arrangement may further guarantee that coordinated fitted sheet200can comfortably accommodate mattresses with thicknesses of up to, for example, 17 inches. As may be generally understood by those having ordinary skill in the art, certain hook-and-loop fasteners may further benefit from properties of self-adhesion without attaching to other fabrics. This attribute may be integral in preventing coordinated fitted sheet200and multi-layer runner10from sticking to other nearby items, or items being laundered therewith, which may enhance user convenience and maintain the overall aesthetics of the bedding arrangement.

In yet another variation on such an embodiment, attachment means on coordinated fitted sheet200may separately or additionally reside in parallel strips along a mattress side when so installed on mattress M. Such an embodiment may then feature hook-and-loop fastening strips to receive multi-layer runner10, which may be secured at each side via corresponding fastening strip(s) thereupon said multi-layer runner10, and the remaining portions of multi-layer runner10may then be tucked beneath mattress M, further securing multi-layer runner10upon coordinated fitted sheet200and mattress M.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, position, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure. Various combinations of the disclosed coordinated protection system may be adapted to various mattress sizes, including, by way of example and not limitation, King, California King, Queen, Full, Twin, the like and/or combinations thereof.

Preferably, the coordinated protection system and methods of use may include the standard and/or expanded components of a traditional bedding set, including but not limited to conventional pillowcases, top sheets, fitted sheets, mattress covers, duvets, bed skirts, pillows, blankets, comforters, packaging, the like and/or combinations thereof. Additional components of the disclosed system, in a potentially preferred embodiment may include additional features of coordinated fitted sheet200having additional attachment means along a first and opposing side that interoperates with one or more multi-layer runner10via an attachment means to coordinated fitted sheet200as herein described. Each component of the disclosed bedding system may include water- and/or liquid-repelling barriers, though only the runners of the disclosure may include this barrier in other embodiments. Various materials and/or fabrics may be used in the manufacture of the disclosed bedding system, including, by way of example and not limitation: linens, cotton, polyester, rayon, natural fibers, natural fabrics, non-woven materials, synthetic fabrics, the like and/or combinations thereof. Attachment means may preferably include hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO®), or alternatively, by way of example and not limitation, may also include: zippers, snaps, buttons, magnets, the like and/or combination thereof. Runners as may be understood herein may extend from a mattress foot to a mattress head or from a right side to a left side, but the disclosure is not so limited. Furthermore, a bedding system of the disclosure may include runners designed to cover an entire mattress surface or a portion(s) thereof, and not only smaller areas as may be illustrated herein and described. For example, a king and queen mattress protection system of the disclosure may each feature a runner which only covers half of a mattress surface such that mattresses having two sleep sections may also include two runners. However, the disclosure is not so limited to a single combination of runner configurations. A bedding system of the disclosure may preferably include redundant runners, such that soiled runners may be replaced with clean runners without having to launder the clean runners and/or purchase multiple bedding sets. The disclosed systems, apparatuses, sets, and method may be used with and/or in combination with other systems, apparatuses, and methods such as, but not limited to bed-in-box systems, mail order/express delivery/subscription surfaces, spring/foam/air/water mattresses, the like and/or combinations thereof. It is contemplated that the disclosed apparatus, system, and method may further include a method of use of those aspects and further including providing a custom solution based on a customer's reported mattress size and soiling frequency/needs, providing the corresponding runners or combinations of runners to achieve a convenient method of use, and making recommendations to systematize laundering, along with other processes, methods, and systems. An additional benefit of such a method may be to lower the likelihood that the bedding set will be returned. While various features of the coordinated protection system may be laundered and/or launderable, the disclosure is not limited to only materials which can be traditionally washed and/or laundered, but may also feature components which are designed to be made refuse, recycled, reused, sterilized, and/or disposed/replaced.

The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure. Having thus described exemplary embodiments, it should be noted by those ordinarily skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present disclosure. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosure will come to mind to one ordinarily skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purposes of limitation. Moreover, the present disclosure has been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and alterations can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the following claims.