Mattress protector

Abstract

A mattress or surface protector is provided. The mattress or surface protector comprises a generally non-absorbent top layer and a waterproof/breathable bottom layer. The top layer and bottom layer are connected by borders providing a mechanism to inhibit spills from traversing the edges of the protector. The borders have straps that can be secured about the corners of the mattress or surface to anchor the protector.

1 . A surface protector having, comprising: 
 a top water permeable layer having a first length and a second length    a waterproof/breathable bottom layer substantially aligned with the top layer;    at least one border connecting in a non-removable manner the top layer and the waterproof/breathable layer of the surface protector at an edge, the border forming a lip on the top layer, the lip substantially surrounding the top layer; and    a pair of straps at a plurality of corners such that for each of the plurality of corners having a pair of straps each strap of the pair of straps are to extend from the top of the surface to be protected and are connectable to each other having a portion beneath the surface to be protected.    
   
   
       2 . The protector of  claim 1 , wherein the top water permeable layer is non-absorbent.  
   
   
       3 . The protector of  claim 1 , further comprising a padding layer between the top layer and the waterproof/breathable layer.  
   
   
       4 . The protector of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one border comprises a plurality of border.  
   
   
       5 . The protector of  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of border comprises: 
 a first border along a first side of the protector, the first boarder terminating in straps at either end extending beyond the first side of the protector;    a second border along a second side of the protector, the second side opposite the first side and substantially parallel the first side, the second border terminating in straps and extending beyond the second side of the protector;    a third border along a third side of the protector, the third side connecting the first side and the second side and substantially perpendicular to the first side, the third border terminating in straps and extending beyond the third side of the protector; and    a fourth border along a forth side of the protector, the fourth side opposite and parallel to the third side and connecting the first side and the second side, the fourth border terminating in straps and extending beyond the fourth side of the protector, wherein    the straps are tied to secure the protector to a surface being protected.    
   
   
       6 . The protector of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one border comprises an absorbent material.  
   
   
       7 . The protector of  claim 1 , wherein the border comprises a waterproof/breathable material.  
   
   
       8 . An apparatus to prevent liquid from penetrating to a surface; the apparatus comprising: 
 a pad, the pad comprising a plurality of edges, each edge have an edge length;    the pad comprising a top water permeable fabric layer and a bottom waterproof/breathable fabric layer; and    a border along each of the plurality of edges such that the borders substantially surround the pad, the border connecting in a non-removable manner the top water permeable fabric layer and the bottom waterproof/breathable layer, each border having a boarder length longer than the edge length and terminating at each end in a strap, wherein    the pad is connected to a surface by tying the straps of successive boarders together, such that the straps extend from above the surface to under the surface to be protected.    
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the pad further comprises a padding layer between the top fabric layer and bottom waterproof/breathable fabric layer.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the border are stitched to the pad.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the border are adhered to the pad.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the border are welded to the pad.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the border comprise: 
 an upper border connected to the top fabric layer;    a bottom border connected to the bottom waterproof/breathable fabric layer; and    a side connecting the upper border to the bottom border.    
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising a lip where the upper border connects to the top fabric layer.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the border comprises a waterproof material.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the border is a waterproof/breathable material.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the border is an absorbent material.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the top water permeable layer is non-absorbent.  
   
   
       19 . A mattress protector releasably connectable to a mattress having a length and a width, the mattress having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side connecting the first side and second side, and a fourth connecting the first side and the second side opposite the third side forming a generally rectangular shape, the mattress protector comprising: 
 a top water permeable fabric, the top water permeable fabric having a length and width substantially identical to the mattress length and width;    a bottom waterproof/breathable fabric, the bottom waterproof/breathable fabric substantially aligned with the top water permeable layer;    a padding interspersed between the top water permeable fabric and the bottom waterproof/breathable fabric;    a plurality of U-shaped borders substantially surrounding the protector, the plurality of U-shaped borders comprising an upper border connected to the top water permeable fabric, a lower border connected to the bottom waterproof/breathable fabric, and a side connecting the upper border and the lower boarder and non-removably connecting the top water permeable fabric, the padding, and bottom waterproof/breathable fabric,    a plurality of straps corresponding to a plurality of corners of the mattress for releasably coupling the mattress protector with the mattress by connecting the plurality of straps such that at least one of the straps extends from above to below the mattress at each corner, wherein the border inhibits liquid from traversing edges of the pad.