Device for retaining bedclothes

Abstract

A device for retaining bedclothes, for retaining items of bedclothing (2) to the base (3) of a bed, preventing their release during the resting time of the user or users thereof. It comprises at least one thickened attachment area (4) incorporated in the lower extremity of an item of bedclothing (2) and at least one retaining element (5), complementary to said thickened attachment area (4) incorporated at the lower extremity of the base (3) of the bed. Preferably, the complementary retaining element (5) consists of a tube (50) with at least one longitudinal slot (51) or clasp, in which the thickened area (4) of the item of bedclothing (2) to be retained is housed. Preferably, the thickened areas (4) of the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing (2) are removable and interchangeable rods of a semi-rigid, flexible material.

1 . A device for retaining bedclothes, applicable to achieve the retaining of one or more items of bedclothing ( 2 ), such as a sheet and/or a blanket, to the base ( 3 ) of a bed, preventing their release during the resting time of the user or users thereof, comprising: at least one thickened attachment area ( 4 ) incorporated in the lower extremity of an item of bedclothing ( 2 ) and at least one retaining element ( 5 ), complementary to said thickened attachment area ( 4 ) incorporated at the lower extremity of the base ( 3 ) of the bed. 
     
     
         2 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 1 , wherein the retaining element ( 5 ) complementary to the thickened area ( 4 ) consists of a tube ( 50 ) with at least one longitudinal slot ( 51 ) or clasp, into which said thickened area ( 4 ) of the item of bedclothing ( 2 ) is inserted and becomes retained. 
     
     
         3 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 2 , wherein the tube ( 50 ) has more than one slot ( 51 ) for attaching the thickened area ( 4 ) of an item of bedclothing ( 2 ). 
     
     
         4 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 3 , wherein the tube ( 50 ) has two parallel longitudinal slots ( 51 ), an upper slot and another lower slot, for inserting and retaining the respective thickened areas ( 4 ) of two items of bedclothing ( 2 ), one consisting of a sheet and the other consisting of a blanket. 
     
     
         5 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 2 , further comprising two tubes ( 50 ) which are attached to the base ( 3 ) of the bed, one on top of the other, for retaining the respective thickened areas ( 4 ) of two items of bedclothing ( 2 ), one for the thickened area of the sheet and the other one for the thickened area of the blanket. 
     
     
         6 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 2 , wherein the tube ( 50 ) is a flexible part for allowing the thickened area ( 4 ) to be inserted into the slot ( 51 ) by pressure. 
     
     
         7 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 2 , wherein the tube ( 50 ) is attached to the base ( 3 ) of the bed by means of plates ( 52 ) with removable anchoring means, for example screwed thereto. 
     
     
         8 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 1 , wherein the thickened areas ( 4 ) of the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing ( 2 ) are rods of a semi-rigid, flexible material, for example of rubber. 
     
     
         9 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 1 , wherein the thickened areas ( 4 ) of the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing ( 2 ) are removable and interchangeable. 
     
     
         10 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 1 , wherein when there are two of said item of bedclothing ( 2 ), it comprises incorporating two independent thickened areas ( 4 ) on both sides of the lower extremity thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 1 , wherein the thickened areas ( 4 ) can be incorporated in different positions with respect to the lower extremity of the item of bedclothing ( 2 ). 
     
     
         12 . The device for retaining bedclothes according to  claim 1 , wherein the item of bedclothing ( 2 ) in which the thickened areas ( 4 ) are incorporated is an item of bedclothing split longitudinally into two independent areas ( 2   a ) attached to one another through removable joining means ( 6 ), such as Velcro.