Multi-layered bed covering device with security restraint

Abstract

A device for covering a bed includes a first covering member, a second covering member, and a securing mechanism. The first covering member and second covering member are shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, and include at least one zipper attached to the outer portions thereof. The zipper can be securely attached to the securing mechanism, preferably a loop attached to the first covering member, by a lock. The device can include a pleated region within the first covering member, an elastic cord attached to the outer portions of the first covering member, and elastic straps attached to the first covering member to secure the device to a mattress. The device can include a pull tab coupled to the zippers, and an electronic sensor attached to the first covering member to detect the unzipping of the zipper.

1 . A device for covering a bed comprising:
 a) a first covering member for placement over a bed mattress, the first covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the first covering member further including at least one first covering member zipper attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions;   b) a second covering member for placement over the first covering member, the second covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the second covering member further including at least one zipper attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions, the at least one second covering member zipper configured to engage with the at least one first covering member zipper to secure the second covering member to the first covering member; and   c) a securing mechanism attached to each of the two side portions proximate to the second end of the first covering member   whereby a user can safely restrain a person within a bed by zipping the second covering member to the first covering member and attaching the at least one second covering member zipper to the securing mechanism by a padlock or other locking device.   
   
   
       2 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 1 , wherein the securing mechanism is a loop of fabric sewn to each of the two side portions proximate to the second end of the first covering member. 
   
   
       3 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 1  further comprising a pleated region within the first covering member and the second covering member, wherein the pleated region provides room for a person to be securely positioned beneath the first covering member and the second covering member. 
   
   
       4 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 1  further comprising an elastic cord attached to the outer portions of the two side portions, the first end, and the second end of the first covering member. 
   
   
       5 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 1  further comprising an elastic strap attached to the perimeter of the first end and one side portion, the second end and one side portion, the first end and the other side portion, and the second end and the other side portion of the first covering member, for the purpose of securing the device to a mattress. 
   
   
       6 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 1 , wherein the first covering member is a sheet and the second covering member is a blanket. 
   
   
       7 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 1  further comprising a pull tab coupled to the at least one first covering member zipper and the at least one second covering member zipper. 
   
   
       8 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 1  further comprising an electronic sensor coupled to the first covering member, the electric sensor configured to detect the unzipping of the zipper of the first covering member. 
   
   
       9 . A device for covering a bed comprising:
 a) a first covering member for placement over a bed mattress, the first covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the first covering member further including at least two first covering member zippers attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions;   b) a second covering member for placement over the first covering member, the second covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the second covering member further including at least one zipper attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions, the at least one second covering member zipper configured to engage with one of the at least two first covering member zippers to secure the second covering member to the first covering member;   c) a third covering member for placement over the second covering member, the third covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the third covering member further including at least one zipper attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions, the at least one third covering member zipper configured to engage with the other of the at least two first covering member zippers to secure the third covering member to the first covering member; and   d) a securing mechanism attached to each of the two side portions proximate to the second end of the first covering member   whereby a user can safely restrain a person within a bed by zipping the second covering member to the first covering member, zipping the third covering member to the first covering member, and then attaching the at least one third covering member zipper to the securing mechanism by a padlock or other locking device.   
   
   
       10 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 9 , wherein the securing mechanism is a loop of fabric sewn to each of the two side portions proximate to the second end of the first covering member. 
   
   
       11 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 9  further comprising a pleated region within the first covering member, the second covering member, and the third covering member, wherein the pleated region provides room for a person to be securely positioned beneath the first covering member, the second covering member, and the third covering member. 
   
   
       12 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 9  further comprising an elastic cord attached to the outer portions of the two side portions, the first end, and the second end of the first covering member. 
   
   
       13 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 9  further comprising an elastic strap attached to the perimeter of the first end and one side portion, the second end and one side portion, the first end and the other side portion, and the second end and the other side portion of the first covering member, for the purpose of securing the device to a mattress. 
   
   
       14 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 9 , wherein the first covering member and the second covering member is a sheet and the third covering member is a blanket. 
   
   
       15 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 9  further comprising a pull tab coupled to the at least one first covering member zipper, the at least one second covering member zipper, and the at least one third covering member zipper. 
   
   
       16 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 9  further comprising an electronic sensor coupled to the first covering member, the electric sensor configured to detect the unzipping of the zipper. 
   
   
       17 . A device for covering a bed comprising:
 a) a first covering member for placement over a bed mattress, the first covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, a second end, and a pleated region, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the first covering member further including at least two first covering member zippers attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions;   b) a second covering member for placement over the first covering member, the second covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, a second end, and a pleated region, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the second covering member further including at least one zipper attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions, the at least one second covering member zipper configured to engage with one of the at least two first covering member zippers to secure the second covering member to the first covering member;   c) a third covering member for placement over the second covering member, the third covering member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and bottom surface shaped to form a top portion, two side portions, a first end, a second end, and a pleated region, the two side portions, the first end, and the second end each containing an outer portion, the third covering member further including at least one zipper attached to the outer portions of the first end and the two side portions, the at least one third covering member zipper configured to engage with the other of the at least two first covering member zippers to secure the third covering member to the first covering member;   d) a securing mechanism attached to each of the two side portions proximate to the second end of the first covering member; and   e) an elastic strap attached to the perimeter of the first end and one side portion, the second end and one side portion, the first end and the other side portion, and the second end and the other side portion of the first covering member, for the purpose of securing the device to a mattress   whereby a user can safely restrain a person within a bed by zipping the second covering member to the first covering member, zipping the third covering member to the first covering member, and then attaching the at least one third covering member zipper to the securing mechanism by a padlock or other locking device.   
   
   
       18 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 17 , wherein the first covering member and the second covering member is a sheet and the third covering member is a blanket. 
   
   
       19 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 17  further comprising a pull tab coupled to the at least one first covering member zipper, the at least one second covering member zipper, and the at least one third covering member zipper. 
   
   
       20 . The device for covering a bed of  claim 17  further comprising an electronic sensor coupled to the first covering member, the electric sensor configured to detect the unzipping of the zipper of the first covering member.