Bed covering securing system

Abstract

The bed sheet securing system is a bed sheet having a hem in the bottom edge. The hem has a pair of openings through which a drawstring is inserted such that the two ends thereof protrude through the openings. In use the bed sheet is fitted over a mattress with the bottom edge and drawstring tucked thereunder. The drawstring is then pulled at its ends to draw the sheet taut around the mattress. Finally the drawstring is secured at its ends by for example tying.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A bed sheet securing system comprising: 
 a sheet having a hem in a bottom edge thereof wherein the hem having a pair of openings therein; and    a drawstring slidably inserted in the hem with each end thereof protruding from the hem through the openings thereof.    
     
     
         2 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein an elastic band is attached to the bottom edge intermediate the openings.  
     
     
         3 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein a sleeve is incorporated in the hem at each sheet corner.  
     
     
         4 . The system as in  claim 3  wherein the sleeve is formed of a vinyl material.  
     
     
         5 . The system as in  claim 3  wherein the sleeve is formed of a nylon cordova material.  
     
     
         6 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein the drawstring is an inelastic flexible cord.  
     
     
         7 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein the drawstring is an elastic cord.  
     
     
         8 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein the drawstring ends are retained by a fastener.  
     
     
         9 . The system as in  claim 1  wherein a grommet is attached at each opening.