Improved device for fitting a duvet cover

Abstract

A device ( 10 ) to assist a user in fitting a duvet cover about a duvet is disclosed. The device ( 10 ) has a strap ( 11 ) which is adjustable in length and is able to be fitted onto or around a head frame of a bed. Gripping means ( 17 A,B) to grip an edge of a duvet and a duvet cover to facilitate fitment, are provided. One or more portions of the device ( 10 ) can be elasticated or formed of resilient material to enable the device ( 10 ) to be stretched to sufficient size to pass over the head frame, the tension in the material causing the device to grip the head frame. The gripping means ( 17 A,B) can be mounted on slidable mounts ( 34 A-C) to enable the distance between the gripping means ( 17 A,B) to be varied, enabling the device (10) to handle duvet covers of different sizes.

1 . A device to assist a user in fitting a duvet cover about a duvet, the device comprising:
 a strap, adjustable in length and fittable about a head frame of a bed, the device further including gripping means operably attached to the strap to grip an edge of a duvet and of a duvet cover and maintain the gripped portions of a duvet and cover in spaced configuration whilst a duvet cover is drawn about a duvet.   
   
   
       2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device includes one or more retaining means to releasably retain the device stably against a head frame or the like whilst fitment of the duvet cover occurs. 
   
   
       3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device includes two or more gripping means. 
   
   
       4 . The device according to  claim 3 , wherein the gripping means are slidable along the strap enabling the distance between the gripping means to be varied. 
   
   
       5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes a conventional buckle to enable the length of the strap to be varied. 
   
   
       6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the strap is formed of resilient material to assist in fitment and stability of the strap during fitment of a cover. 
   
   
       7 . The device according to  claim 6 , wherein the strap comprises an elasticated endless belt fittable about two bedposts. 
   
   
       8 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes distance markings to assist in placement of the gripping means for a particular duvet. 
   
   
       9 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device includes a container, housing, when not in use, the strap. 
   
   
       10 . The device according to  claim 9 , wherein the container includes a spool to windably retain the strap. 
   
   
       11 . A method of fitting a duvet cover about a duvet, the method comprising the steps of:
 locating a fitment device in a horizontally orientation, said fitment device having an elongate strap, the strap being adjustable in length and having two or more gripping means operably attached thereto;   securing an edge of a duvet cover in said gripping means;   securing an edge of a duvet cover in said gripping means; and   pulling a duvet cover about a duvet.   
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein two or more retaining means incorporated in the device are set in engaging contact with a vertical surface, thereby stabling the device in a horizontal orientation. 
   
   
       13 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein prior to securing the duvet cover the gripping means are slid along the strap thereby altering the horizontal distance between the gripping means. 
   
   
       14 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the gripping means are located against markings on the strap designating the correct location for a duvet of a particular size. 
   
   
       15 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the device is selected from those including a resilient portion and is stretched around support elements, the tension in the resilient portion maintaining the strap in a horizontal orientation.