Multi-Panel Bed Covering

Abstract

The present invention is a bed covering comprising a combination of interchangeable section panels interconnected with attachment devices such as buttons, magnets or hook and loop fasteners. The bed covering may be disassembled for resizing or reconfiguring, or to clean or replace a soiled or damaged panel without requiring the cleaning or replacement of the entire covering.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A bed covering which can be adjusted to a desired configuration, comprising two or more panels, each comprising one or more an attachment devices located on or near its edge, wherein each such panel is capable of being attached to one or more other panels via corresponding attachment devices. 
     
     
         2 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein the panel coverings are comprised of one or more materials taken from the group comprised of: cotton, linen, wool, silk, rayon, nylon, polyester, spandex or any commercially available natural or synthetic fabric equivalent. 
     
     
         3 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein each panel is a shape taken from the group comprising: a square, a rectangle, a circle, a triangle, or other known geometric shape. 
     
     
         4 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein each panel is filled with polyester batting, down feathers, wool, silk, or other commercially available natural or synthetic equivalent. 
     
     
         5 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device comprises one or more items taken from the group comprised of: a clasp, button, hook, snaps, ties, frog closures, zipper, magnets, slides, Velcro®, or another device of equivalent functionality, allowing attachment to and detachment from to a corresponding attachment device. 
     
     
         6 . The bed covering of  claim 5 , wherein each attachment device is attached to its corresponding panel via a stud perforating the panel cover material. 
     
     
         7 . The bed covering of  claim 5 , wherein each attachment device is sewn to the panel cover material of the corresponding panel. 
     
     
         8 . The bed covering of  claim 5 , wherein each attachment device is adhered to the panel cover material of the corresponding panel using an adhesive from the group comprising: cryanoacrylate, polyurethane, basting glue or thermoplastic adhesive 
     
     
         9 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device comprises one or more magnets concealed within each panel. 
     
     
         10 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is located on a flap connected to each panel. 
     
     
         11 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein each attachment device is a magnet located within a closable pocket located on a panel. 
     
     
         12 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein each attachment device further comprises a clip allowing the attachment device to be removed from or relocated on a panel. 
     
     
         13 . The bed covering of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the panels further comprises a fabric flap emanating from an edge which can be folded over any attachment device not in use. 
     
     
         14 . The bed covering of  claim 13 , further comprising a flap securing device to secure the flap to the panel covering when folded over the attachment device(s). 
     
     
         15 . The bed covering of  claim 14 , wherein the flap securing device comprises a clasp, button, hook, snaps, ties, frog closures, zipper, magnets, slides, Velcro®, or another device of equivalent functionality, allowing attachment to and detachment from to a corresponding attachment device.