Fitted Sheet with Label

Abstract

This present invention relates to a custom fitted sheet to substantially cover a mattress. The custom fitted sheet includes a label on the top side to notify the users that the sheet is in a proper orientation before being applied to the mattress. The label may read “TOP” to indicate a top section of the sheet, wherein the label prevents the sheet from being installed on the mattress in an incorrect manner. A plurality of sleeves is present near the top corners of the sheet, and are disposed on the side surfaces of the mattress when the sheet is placed around the mattress. The sleeves provide secure storage for small personal items without risk of loss or misplacement. An elastic band is also provided along the peripheral edge of the sheet to assist in securing the sheet around the mattress.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mattress covering comprising:
 a sheet having a size and a configuration to fit a mattress, and the mattress having a top, a plurality of sides and a bottom;   the sheet having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a top surface and a plurality of side surfaces, wherein a portion of the plurality of side surfaces are positioned under the bottom of the mattress, the top surface of the sheet is placed on the top of the mattress, and the plurality of surfaces of the sheet are in contact with the plurality of sides of the mattress;   an elastic band extending around a bottom edge of the plurality of side surfaces, wherein the elastic band is positioned under the bottom of the mattress; and   at least one pocket disposed on at least one of the plurality of side surfaces of the sheet.   
     
     
         2 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the sheet is provided with at least one of a directional indicia, a directional graphic, a manufacturer's name, a message label or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the at least one of the directional indicia, the directional graphic, the manufacturer's name, the message label or the combination thereof is placed along the leading edge. 
     
     
         4 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the at least one pocket is attached to the sheet with a removable fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the removable fastener is one of a hook and loop fastener or an adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the at least one pocket is provided on at least two of the plurality of side surfaces of the sheet. 
     
     
         7 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the at least one pocket has a wide end and a narrow end and further wherein the wide end is adjacent the top surface of the sheet. 
     
     
         8 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the at least one pocket is made from a different material than the sheet. 
     
     
         9 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the at least one pocket is waterproof. 
     
     
         10 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the at least one pocket is sized and configured to hold at least one of a mobile phone, a remote device, a medicine, a pair of glasses, a tissue, a weapon, an article of jewelry, a watch, or a tablet. 
     
     
         11 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the at least one pocket comprises an anti-microbial coating. 
     
     
         12 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the at least one pocket comprises at least one of a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a magnet, a snap, an overlapping flap or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The mattress covering as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the sheet comprises a plurality of attachment points adjacent to the elastic band. 
     
     
         14 . A fitted sheet comprising:
 a sheet portion having a top surface with a leading edge and a trailing edge and a plurality of side surfaces each having a first edge that is adjacent the top surface and a second edge;   an elastic band adjacent to the second edge of the plurality of side surfaces;   at least one pocket disposed on at least one of the plurality of side surfaces, the pocket having an opening with a closure; and   an orientation marking disposed only along the leading edge.   
     
     
         15 . The fitted sheet as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the orientation marking includes one of a directional indicia, a directional graphic, a manufacturer's name, a message label or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The fitted sheet as recited in  claim 15 , wherein the message label is blank and may receive a written message. 
     
     
         17 . The fitted sheet as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the closure is selected from a group comprising a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a magnet, a snap, an overlapping flap or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The fitted sheet as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the sheet includes first and second pockets on two different sides of the sheet. 
     
     
         19 . The fitted sheet as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the sheet portion is comprised of a first material and the at least one pocket is made from a second material that is different than the first material. 
     
     
         20 . A fitted sheet and mattress combination comprising:
 a mattress, the mattress having a top, a bottom and a plurality of sides;   a fitted sheet having a top with a leading edge and a trailing edge and a plurality of side surfaces, wherein the top and the plurality of side surfaces are coextensive with the top and the plurality of sides of the mattress and cover a portion of the bottom of the mattress;   the fitted sheet having first and second pockets disposed on at least one of the plurality of side surfaces of the fitted sheet;   an elastic band extending around a periphery of an end of the plurality of side surfaces, wherein the elastic band holds the fitted sheet to the mattress; and   a directional indicator disposed along a leading edge of the fitted sheet, wherein the directional indicator is selected from a group including one of a directional indicia, a directional graphic, a manufacturer's name, a message label or a combination thereof.