Apparatuses and methods for placing a covering about a mattress
US10765239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C21/028
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for manipulating a covering such as a bed sheet are provided. The apparatus, in one form, includes a proximal grip portion and a distal covering engaging portion including a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions for engaging with corresponding spaced-apart openings in the covering. The apparatus includes end stop portions adjacent to the protrusions for limiting how far the protrusions may extend through the openings in the covering. A tool receiving portion of the covering may take the form of a pocket or spaced-apart openings that are located in at least one corner portion of the cover. The installation tool engages with the openings in the covering to manipulate the cover and reduces the need to bend over or crouch down to reach around or underneath the mattress when placing the sheet about the mattress.
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