Bed sheet for secure placement of a child

Abstract

The present invention relates more specifically to a bed sheet for secure placement of a child which provides breathable elements and/or a truss for preventing the child from being crushed or suffocated when a parent occupies a bed with the child. The bed sheet comprises at least one bumper extending upwardly from the top surface of the sheet. The bumpers form a substantially continuous closed wall that defines a secure area for the child to be placed. In one aspect of the invention, the bumper has an air flow passage that prevents suffocation of the child if the child's mouth and nose are forced against the bumper. In another aspect of the invention, a truss is disposed across and above at least a portion of the secure area when inserted into the bumpers.

1 . A bed sheet for secure placement of a child, the bed sheet comprising:
 a sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface;   at least one bumper extending upwardly from the top surface and forming a substantially continuous closed wall defining a secure area, the bumper having at least one air flow passage at least partially disposed substantially adjacent the top surface within the secure area.   
     
     
         2 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the air flow passage is at least two apertures disposed in the bumper permitting air flow therebetween. 
     
     
         3 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the air flow passage is a recess formed in the bumper. 
     
     
         4 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one sleeve disposed on the sheet along the closed wall, wherein each bumper is an insert for insertion into the at least one sleeve. 
     
     
         5 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the sleeve is tightly fitted over the insert when inserted, such that an air gap exists between the sleeve and the air flow passage. 
     
     
         6 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein two opposing crescent-shaped bumpers are provided, each bumper having a first end and a second end, the first ends being substantially adjacent to one another and the second ends being substantially adjacent to one another. 
     
     
         7 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein four bumpers are provided for defining a substantially rectangular secure area. 
     
     
         8 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the at least one sleeve is formed on the top surface. 
     
     
         9 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the at least one sleeve is formed on the bottom surface. 
     
     
         10 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the at least one sleeve is removably secured on the top surface. 
     
     
         11 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the at least one sleeve is removably secured on the bottom surface. 
     
     
         12 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the bumper includes one or more recesses accessible at an angle substantially perpendicular the top surface, the one or more recesses defining one or more pockets for storage of accessories. 
     
     
         13 . A bed sheet for secure placement of a child, the bed sheet comprising:
 a sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface;   at least one bumper upwardly extending from the top surface forming a substantially continuous closed wall defining a secure area, the at least one bumper having a plurality of insert apertures;   a truss having at least two ends, each end adapted for insertion into at least two of the insert apertures, the truss disposed across and above at least a portion of the secure area when inserted.   
     
     
         14 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the truss is a curved rigid member. 
     
     
         15 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the truss is a plurality of interconnected rigid posts. 
     
     
         16 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the truss includes a support disposed approximately midway thereacross, the support adapted to suspend a mobile above a child placed in the secure area. 
     
     
         17 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the truss includes a support disposed approximately midway thereacross, the support adapted to hold one or more functional elements above a child placed in the secure area. 
     
     
         18 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the insert apertures are disposed at an angle substantially perpendicular the top surface. 
     
     
         19 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the insert apertures are disposed at an angle substantially parallel the top surface and outside of the secure area, and wherein at least two of the ends of the truss extend toward one another. 
     
     
         20 . The bed sheet as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the bumper includes one or more recesses accessible at an angle substantially perpendicular the top surface, the one or more recesses defining one or more pockets for storage of accessories.