Wrap Device for a Bed Ensemble

Abstract

A fitted wrap device ( 10 ) is provided for covering sides ( 106 and 108 ) and ends ( 10 and 112 ) of the base unit ( 102 ) of an ensemble bed ( 100 ). The device is formed of a panel ( 12 ) of fabric with joined or adjustable joined ends ( 22 and 24 ). The panel provides an opening ( 17 ) for slipping over a mattress ( 104 ) on the base unit. A retaining arrangement ( 30 ) retains the device about the base unit.

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         20 . A wrap device for a bed ensemble having a base unit with a top surface, a bottom surface, opposed sides and opposed ends, and a compatible mattress configured to rest on the top surface, the device comprising a wrap member configured to form an opening for the wrap member to slip over the mattress and to be positioned to wrap about the opposed sides and at least one of said opposed ends, the wrap member having an upper edge or flange and a lower edge or flange, and retaining arrangement arranged to retain both of said upper edge or flange and lower edge or flange in engagement respectively with the top surface and the bottom surface of the base unit to thereby retaining the wrap member about the base unit.  
     
     
         21 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the retaining arrangement includes an upper retaining member provided at said upper edge/flange and a lower retaining member at said lower edge/flange.  
     
     
         22 . The device according to  claim 21  wherein said upper retaining member having an elastic element fixed to said upper edge/flange, or a draw string arranged at said upper edge/flange, and said lower retaining member having an elastic element fixed to said lower edge/flange, or a draw string arranged at said lower edge/flange.  
     
     
         23 . The device according to  claim 22  wherein the draw string arranged at each of said upper and lower edges/flanges extends through a casing formed on each of said upper and lower edges/flanges.  
     
     
         24 . The device according to  claim 22  wherein the base unit is supported above a floor surface by a set of support members, the elastic element or draw string being arranged at each said upper edge/flange, and ties being fixed to the lower edge/flange for tying to respective support members.  
     
     
         25 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the retaining arrangement includes a releaseable fastening element or elements fixed to one or each of said upper and lower edges/flanges of the wrap member.  
     
     
         26 . The device according to  claim 25  wherein a releaseable fastening element is arranged at each corner of one or each of said upper and lower edges/flanges of the wrap member.  
     
     
         27 . The device according to  claim 25  wherein said releaseable fastening element is a tie or a snap fastener.  
     
     
         28 . The device according to  claim 25  wherein the base unit is supported above a floor surface by a set of support members, the fastening element(s) being arranged at said upper edge/flange, and ties being fixed to the lower edge/flange for tying to respective support members.  
     
     
         29 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the retaining arrangement includes a fastening element or elements fixed to one or both of said top and bottom surfaces and a compatible removable fastening element or elements for fixing to one or both of said upper and lower edges/flanges of the wrap member.  
     
     
         30 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the wrap member is formed by connected or removably connected sections that are dimensioned to wrap respective sides and at least one end of the base unit.  
     
     
         31 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the wrap member is fabricated of a fabric of natural or synthetic fibre.  
     
     
         32 . The device according to  claim 31  wherein said fabric is stretchable.  
     
     
         33 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the wrap member has an extension member formed along or attached to the lower edge/flange.  
     
     
         34 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the wrap member having one or more pockets fixed thereto, the pocket or pockets being configured to hold certain items.  
     
     
         35 . The device according to  claim 34  wherein the items including any one or more of the followings: books, toys, a remote control for a television set, a torch, slippers, reading glasses and other personal items.  
     
     
         36 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein one of said opposed ends is arranged as a head end, and the other as a foot end, an adjustment arrangement is provided at one or each of said head end and foot end for selectively tightening or loosening the wrap member about the base unit.  
     
     
         37 . The device according to  claim 36  wherein the adjustment arrangement includes one or more ties, or one or more paired Velcro strips.  
     
     
         38 . The device according to  claim 20  wherein the wrap member is padded or quilted or arranged to coordinate with bed linen.