Magnetic bedding securing system

Abstract

A magnetic bedding securing system is disclosed that may releasably secure a blanket or other piece of bedding in a desired position on a bed, while allowing an individual to enter or leave the bed easily. The magnetic bedding securing system may include a first piece of bedding and a second piece of bedding. A first magnet may be disposed in the first piece bedding. A second magnet may be attached to the second piece of bedding. The second piece of bedding may be configured to be disposed atop the bed and to receive the first piece of bedding. Once the first magnet is aligned over the second magnet an attraction force between the first magnet and the second magnet may maintain the first piece of the bedding in the desired position.

1 . A magnetic bedding securing system, comprising:
 a first piece of bedding a bottom surface;   a first magnet disposed in said bottom surface of said first piece of bedding;   a second piece of bedding having a top surface; and   a second magnet disposed in said top surface of said second piece of bedding wherein said second piece of bedding is configured for disposition atop a bed, and   wherein said second piece of bedding is configured to receive said first piece of bedding with said first magnet aligned over said second magnet.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 1  wherein said first piece of bedding comprises a shawl-like device wherein said shawl-like device is a long rectangular shaped piece of material. 
     
     
         4 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 3  wherein said shawl-like device further comprises an upper layer and a lower layer, said shawl-like device having a pocket formed between the upper and the lower layers configured to receive said first magnet. 
     
     
         5 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 1 , wherein said first magnet said second magnet comprise a rare earth metal. 
     
     
         6 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 1 , wherein said second piece of bedding further comprises a patch having a top side and a bottom side, wherein pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied around the edges of said top side, wherein said patch is bonded to said second piece of bedding by said pressure-sensitive adhesive forming a pocket, and wherein said second magnet is located in said pocket. 
     
     
         7 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 1 , wherein said second piece of bedding is a mattress further comprising a patch having a top side and a bottom side, wherein pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied around the edges of said bottom side of said patch, wherein said patch is bonded to said second piece of bedding by said pressure-sensitive adhesive forming a pocket, and wherein said second magnet is located in said pocket. 
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 1 , wherein said first magnet is disposed substantially in the center of said bottom surface of said first piece of bedding, and said second magnet is disposed substantially in the center of said top surface of second piece of bedding. 
     
     
         10 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 1  wherein said first piece of bedding comprises a shawl-like device wherein said shawl-like device is configured in a decorative shape. 
     
     
         11 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 10  wherein said decorative shape is selected from the group consisting of a stuffed animal, a flower shape, or a team logo. 
     
     
         12 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 10  wherein said shawl-like device further comprises an upper layer and a lower layer, said shawl-like device having a pocket formed between the upper and the lower layers configured to receive said first magnet. 
     
     
         13 . The magnetic bedding securing system of  claim 11  wherein said shawl-like device further comprises an upper layer and a lower layer, said shawl-like device having a pocket formed between the upper and the lower layers configured to receive said first magnet.