Bed Sheet System

Abstract

A bed sheet, comprising in combination, a top panel for covering a mattress top, a surrounding side panel adapted to surround the side edges of the mattress, the top panel removably attachable to the side panel to form a bed sheet for the mattress wherein in use, the top panel can be detached and removed from the side panel when the bed sheet is covering the mattress whereby the side panels are left in position on the side edges of the mattress.

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       11 . A bed sheet, comprising in combination,
 a top panel for covering a mattress top,   a surrounding side panel adapted to surround the side edges of the mattress,   the top panel removably attachable to the side panel by a continuous peripheral fastener to form a bed sheet for the mattress having a peripherally closed edge between the top panel and the side panel, wherein in use,   an infant or young sleeper cannot become entangled with or trapped between the top panel and the mattress and wherein,   the top panel can be detached and removed from the side panel when the bed sheet is covering the mattress whereby the side panels are left in position on the side edges of the mattress and wherein,   the complete bed sheet system can be removed from the mattress without having to lift the mattress.   
   
   
       12 . A bed sheet system, as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the continuous peripheral fastener is a continuous zipper fastener. 
   
   
       13 . A bed sheet system, as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the continuous peripheral fastener is a hook and loop fastening strip. 
   
   
       14 . A bed sheet system, as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the top panel is removably attached to the side panel by means of a continuous strip of press studs or snap fasteners or other equivalent readily detachable fasteners. 
   
   
       15 . A bed sheet system, as claimed in  claim 11 , where the top panel incorporates a waterproof layer. 
   
   
       16 . A bed sheet system, as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the top panel incorporates a waterproof layer that is also hypoallergenic and has anti-fungal, anti-asthmatic and dust-mite inhibition properties. 
   
   
       17 . A bed sheet system, as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the side panel extends over the sides and the bottom peripheral edge of the mattress and partially covers the base of the mattress. 
   
   
       18 . A bed sheet system, as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the top panel incorporates a waterproof layer that is also hypoallergenic and has anti-fungal and anti-mite inhibition properties.