Patent Publication Number: US-2020288887-A1

Title: Fitted Sheet Attached To Pillow Case

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention is in the field of fitted bed sheets and pillow cases. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     In the art of bedding, more particularly fitted sheets, various kinds of fitted sheets have been developed to cover a beds mattress. Standard fitted sheets include elastic bands around the stitching of the sheet allowing the sheet to stay on the mattress without movement. The pillow case although, is not restrained by any materials and is free to move around, creating an increased chance for the pillow to fall off the bed. Creating an increased chance of neck pains and sleep discomfort. 
     One limitation with traditional pillow cases is that they are difficult to insert pillows, for example the pillow case isn&#39;t a firm object and has to be held at a certain angle to properly insert the pillows. This creates a problem not only for the average user but for larger scale quantities such as in hotels or cruise ships. The time to make the bed is nearly twice as long when using standard fitted sheets and pillow cases, forcing unnecessary frustration to the consumer, and ultimately decreasing the time of productivity of a worker when viewed in a wider aspect such as hotels or cruise ships. 
     Current pillowcases have several issues, one being that not all pillowcases fit different size pillows. Often times users have to combine two different size pillow cases just to cover the length of one large pillow. Not being the proper fit, the pillow usually slides out of the makeshift pillow case and ends up being exposed and possibly creating a hazard if caught in the pillow case while sleeping. 
     Therefore, what is clearly needed is a fitted sheet and pillow case combination that can solve the above-mentioned problems. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In one embodiment of the invention, a consumer operated fitted sheet with a pillow case sewn into the sheet for pillow access is provided, comprising a pillow cover with an opening to insert hands, and two openings on the sides for insertion and removal of the pillows. There is a horizontal stitching from the top corner of the fitted sheet to other side of the top of fitted sheet to create the pillow cover. The pillow cover acts as a trap for the pillows, preventing the pillows from being able to move nor fall off the bed, even with rough sleeping. The top stitching is sewn from side to side to firmly keep the pillow cover attached to the fitted sheet, without this the all in one sheet would not be possible. 
     As displayed in an embodiment, the bottom of the pillow cover is sewn horizontally side to side near the top of the fitted sheet. In the center of the pillow cover near the bottom stitching there is a wide and curved opening, stitched only on the edges of the pillow cover to prevent the fabric from tearing apart. The curved opening is a key feature for easy insertion and removal of the consumers hands for easy access to the pillows from either side of the bed. Each side of the pillow cover has a wide opening to insert and remove the consumers pillows without creating tension to the stitching of the fitted sheet nor the pillow cover fabric. 
     Also, in an embodiment, A pillow cover is sewn into the fitted sheet, including several variations of the material on the fitted sheets, a few being satin-silk, microfiber and bamboo materials. 
     Also, in another embodiment, further detailed, the pillow covers have an opening in the center to insert and remove the hands of the consumer, efficiently and without tension to the fitted sheets stitching&#39;s nor the pillow covers stitching. This opening allows the consumer to reach and remove the pillow more efficiently or to warm up their hands while they sleep. 
     In another aspect of the invention, further examined the openings of the pillow covers inserts, in the all in one fitted sheet, have excess fabric that is necessary to create the space for the pillow to move freely and without tension to the fabrics nor stitching&#39;s. The pillow cover is sewn into the fitted sheet with the intentions of fitting two pillows from standard to larger sizes, and even extra-large pillows for a convenience to everyone. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an elevation side view of a fitted sheet with a sewn in pillow cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a top view of the pillow cover attached to the fitted sheet in  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  is an elevation side view of the pillow case attached to the fitted sheet according to a further embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     The inventor provides a unique fitted sheet with a sewn in pillow cover, allowing an easy insertion and removal of the pillows from both sides of the fitted sheet. The fitted sheet is designed with an opening in the middle of the pillow cover to insert and remove the hands of the consumer. The present invention is described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 1  is an elevation side view of a fitted sheet with a sewn in pillow cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fitted sheet with a sewn in pillow cover is represented in an example, as an all in one fitted sheet produced commercially for the consumer and industrial markets. The pillow cover is sewn into the fitted sheet as displayed with the dashed lines on the  FIG. 1  example. Model A, as viewed in an embodiment  FIG. 1  it is an opening on both ends of the pillow cover to allow easy insertion and removal of the pillows without creating tension to the fitted sheet nor the sewn in pillow cover. 
     An opening in the middle of the bottom stitching of the pillow covers, as shown in the example in Model B in  FIG. 1 , displays how the pillow cover has an opening for convenient access for the consumers hands. The consumer can insert their hands and keep them warm while they sleep. The pillow covers openings as shown in  FIG. 1  model A, do not only make pillow access convenient by being able to lift up the fabric to insert and remove the pillows, but the consumer can insert their hands as well and keep them warm while they sleep. The pillow cover is sewn horizontally into the top part of the fitted sheet where the consumers lay their heads. The bottom of the pillow cover has stitching&#39;s in sections to firmly hold the pillow cover in place, while also creating an opening in the middle of the pillow cover for arm insertion as depicted in the example  FIG. 1  model B. As shown in an embodiment in  FIG. 1  model B, leaving a curved opening in the middle of the pillow cover prevents tension on the stitching of the pillow cover. The openings on the side as shown in  FIG. 1  model A are wide enough to allow for easy insertion and removal of pillows. It allows the consumer to grab their pillows during sleep, or even to help remove the pillows by inserting their hands in the Model A opening shown in an embodiment of  FIG. 1  and pulling the pillows out of the side openings of the pillow cover as displayed in an example of  FIG. 1 , model A. 
       FIG. 2  is a top view of the pillow cover attached to the fitted sheet in  FIG. 1 . The stitching, as shown in an embodiment of the all in one fitted sheet in  FIG. 2 , has a pillow cover that is stitched horizontally from side to side on the top part of the fitted sheet from one corner of the sheet to the other corner on the head rest section of the fitted sheet. The stitching on the vertical sides of the pillow cover around the openings of the  FIG. 2  Model A, are stitched around the borders of the fabric to hold the fabric from peeling apart. A gap the size of a pillow is left from the top of the stitching of the pillow cover to the bottom of the stitching, as shown in the  FIG. 2 , model B example. The opening for the pillows creates the necessary space to fit the pillows and as well be able to remove the pillows efficiently without creating tension to the pillow cover, the stitching&#39;s and even the fitted sheet, ultimately improving the time to place a cover on the pillow. 
       FIG. 3  is an elevation side view of the pillow case attached to the fitted sheet according to a further embodiment of the present invention. As seen in example  FIG. 3 , the fitted sheet is more thoroughly detailed showcasing the openings on both of the sides of the pillow cover as shown in Model A on the example  FIG. 3 . Model B on  FIG. 3 , is an embodiment of the curved opening that is made to represent the insert for the consumers hands to be able to insert and keep their hands warm from either side of the bed while they sleep, without tearing the fabric and creating tension on the stitching. 
     It will be apparent to one with skill and knowledge in the art, that the fitted sheet attached to the pillow case in the present invention may be provided using some or all of the mentioned features and components without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It will also be apparent to the skilled artisan that the embodiments described above are specific examples of a single broader invention which may have greater scope than any of the singular descriptions taught. There may be many alterations made in the descriptions without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.