Mattress Protector Device

Abstract

A mattress protector device is disclosed, which is a fabric cover for preserving the neat and clean look of mattresses. The mattress protector device comprises a top component and the bottom component that combine together to go over the top of the mattress to give it a clean and refreshing look. The top component rests on the upper portion of the mattress and serves as a regular mattress cover. The bottom component rests under the lower portion of the mattress. The bottom component is joined to the top component using four-inch sewn strips of hook and loop tape. The hook and loop tape securely holds the mattress cover in place, thus protecting the mattress and its neat presentation.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mattress protector device that provides a user with a washable cover for protecting a mattress, the mattress protector device comprising:
 a top component; and   a bottom component;   wherein the top component and the bottom component are releasably secured around a mattress;   wherein the top component and the bottom component are releasably secured together to form a washable cover for the mattress; and   further wherein the top component and the bottom component act to protect the mattress from dirt, stains, and pathogens.   
     
     
         2 . The mattress protector device of  claim 1 , wherein the top component and the bottom component are made to cover a mattress comprising an upper portion, a lower portion, opposing side walls, and opposing front and back walls. 
     
     
         3 . The mattress protector device of  claim 2 , wherein the top component and the bottom component are available in different sizes to accommodate different-sized mattresses. 
     
     
         4 . The mattress protector device of  claim 3 , wherein the top component rests on the upper portion of the mattress and serves as a regular mattress cover. 
     
     
         5 . The mattress protector device of  claim 4 , wherein the bottom component rests under the lower portion of the mattress. 
     
     
         6 . The mattress protector device of  claim 5 , wherein the top component includes a central portion that is sized and shaped to cover the upper portion of the mattress. 
     
     
         7 . The mattress protector device of  claim 6 , wherein the top component includes a peripheral portion, which is sized and shaped to extend down from the central portion to wrap around the mattress side walls and opposing front and back walls. 
     
     
         8 . The mattress protector device of  claim 7 , wherein the peripheral portion comprises an elastic outer perimeter which acts to wrap around the mattress and be secured underneath the lower portion of the mattress. 
     
     
         9 . The mattress protector device of  claim 8 , wherein the bottom component comprises a central section which is positioned against the lower portion of the mattress and against the peripheral portion of the top component. 
     
     
         10 . The mattress protector device of  claim 9 , wherein the bottom component is then secured to the top component via a securing means. 
     
     
         11 . The mattress protector device of  claim 10 , wherein the securing means are four-inch sewn strips of hook and loop tape positioned around edges of the top and bottom components. 
     
     
         12 . The mattress protector device of  claim 11 , wherein the four-inch sewn strips of hook and loop tape on the top and bottom components mate together and releasably secure the mattress protector device in place. 
     
     
         13 . The mattress protector device of  claim 12 , where the four-inch sewn strips of hook and loop tape enable users to easily attach and remove the top component from the bottom component, as needed. 
     
     
         14 . A mattress protector device that provides a user with a washable cover for protecting a mattress, the mattress protector device comprising:
 a top component comprising a central portion and a peripheral portion; and   a bottom component comprising a central section;   wherein the top component and the bottom component are releasably secured around a mattress;   wherein the top component and the bottom component are made to cover a mattress comprising an upper portion, a lower portion, opposing side walls, and opposing front and back walls;   wherein the top component and the bottom component are releasably secured together via four-inch sewn strips of hook and loop tape positioned around edges of the top and bottom components;   wherein the four-inch sewn strips of hook and loop tape on the top and bottom components mate together and releasably secure the mattress protector device in place;   where the four-inch sewn strips of hook and loop tape enable users to easily attach and remove the top component from the bottom component, as needed; and   further wherein the top component and the bottom component act to protect the mattress from dirt, stains, and pathogens.   
     
     
         15 . The mattress protector device of  claim 14 , wherein the top and the bottom components are manufactured from fabric, typically woven fabrics, such as nylon fabrics, polyester, modal cotton, wool, down, knits, and other synthetic fiber-woven fabrics, or a combination of such materials. 
     
     
         16 . The mattress protector device of  claim 15 , wherein the fabric is hypoallergenic. 
     
     
         17 . The mattress protector device of  claim 16 , wherein the fabric has an anti-microbial coating or may be made of an anti-microbial material. 
     
     
         18 . The mattress protector device of  claim 17 , wherein the fabric is waterproof, and the central portion includes a woven-fabric base layer, a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) lining layer, and a PU (polyurethane) shell layer to provide waterproofness. 
     
     
         19 . The mattress protector device of  claim 14  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         20 . A method of protecting a mattress from dirt, debris, and stains, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a mattress protector device comprising a top component and a bottom component;   positioning the top component over a top of the mattress to be protected;   wrapping the perimeter of the top component around the mattress sides;   positioning the bottom component underneath the mattress; and   securing the bottom component to the top component via hook and loop fasteners.