Patent ID: 7437784

Claim:
A cover, of a size adapted to enclose an adult size mattress, comprising: a body member, comprised of a lightweight material with a protective lining made from a water impervious material, having a first face and a second face joined by a bottom portion, a left side portion, and a right side portion forming an interior space with a closed bottom, closed sides, and an open top; a main flap extending upwardly from the second face, the main flap releasably attachable to the first face with the aid of spaced apart cooperating separable fasteners located on the main flap and the first face; a first side flap extending upwardly from the left side portion; a second side flap extending upwardly from the right side portion; and a strap extending along the bottom portion, along a substantial portion of the left side portion, and along a substantial portion of the right side portion, the strap having a loop on both ends thereof; wherein the body member is adapted to receive a mattress therein such that when the mattress is so received, the main flap is attached to the first face in order to protect the mattress.