Easy to Fit-and-Fold Sheet with Zipper Fasteners

Abstract

A new design for fitted bed sheet coverings is described. This design has two major advantages over that of the prior art: (1) less work required to secure the sheet to the mattress; making this design ergonomically superior to the prior art, and (2) the advantage of having a sheet that folds flat for easy storage. The distinguishing feature of the design construction is the elimination of elastic and the introduction of four, tapered zipper fasteners. These fasteners secure the sheet to the mattress. The zipper fasteners are a unique two-component system that also represents a new design having wider application. Fitted bed sheets made from this design are of particular benefit for people with arthritis, people with poor manual dexterity, and children.

1 . A fitted sheet
 having a rectangular top panel, two non-rectangular side panels, and two nonrectangular end panels,   constructed from a single piece of fabric or multiple pieces stitched together,   constructed with no elastic band,   secured to the mattress using four tapered zipper fasteners.   
     
     
         2 . A tapered zipper fastener having multiple applications.