Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
EFFORTLESS DUVET COVER
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001]
This application claims priority to U.S. Continuation-In-Part Application No.
18/053,059, filed November 7, 2022, the content of which is hereby
incorporated herein in its
entirety.
FIELD
[0002] The embodiments herein relate generally to bedclothes, e.g., beddings,
and more
particularly, a duvet cover that effortlessly facilitates the insertion of a
duvet into the duvet
cover and prevents the duvet from slipping around inside the duvet cover.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A duvet is a type of bedding that includes a flat flexible bag filled
with feathers,
down, wool, silk, synthetic fibers or the like and is protected by a removable
cover, known as
a duvet cover. The duvet cover is used to protect a duvet, for example, from
soiling. A duvet
may sometimes be referred to as a Comforter, Eiderdown, Deckbettbezug, "Housse
pour
coquette" or Quilt in some countries. A typical duvet cover comprises two
panels of fabric
fastened together, usually by stitching along the head end and their two
parallel sides
lengthwise, while the foot end is left free and unstitched. Thus, creating a
large hard-to-
maneuver envelope enclosure wherein inserting and removing the duvet from a
duvet cover
can be an arduous task.
[0004] Although, the duvet cover has been in use for decades, it has not been
subject to
much evolution to facilitate its use. For the elderly, the disabled, the
physically fit and for
everyone alike, it is an unpleasant and cumbersome task that most often
requires two people
to complete. Due to the sealed, restrictive design and limited access to the
inside, it generally
takes an inordinate length of time to insert and shove a duvet into a duvet
cover and also to
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remove it for laundering or dry-cleaning. This not only impacts productivity,
wastes precious
time and creates undue stress, but it may also create hygiene issues if the
owner finds it too
troublesome to handle.
[0005] Accordingly, there remains a need for a duvet cover that makes it
easier and faster
for anyone to complete the insertion into or removal of a duvet from its duvet
cover without
the need to stuff, shove, struggle or feel frustrated.
SUMMARY
[0006] In view of the foregoing, the present inventive concept provides a
cover for housing
an assembly. In some embodiments, the present inventive concept provides a
duvet cover
having a first panel and second panel, which may be a top panel and bottom
panel, wherein
the first panel and the second panel are permanently affixed at one end and
releasably joined
at the opposite end and sides by a fastening device, which includes but is not
limited to one
or more zippers, and wherein the first and second panels are further
permanently joined at
side areas of the first and second panels for a predetermined distance to
provide a pocket at
one or both ends of the duvet cover to receive a portion of a duvet with the
duvet housed in
its entirety within the confines of the envelope formed by the closure of the
first and second
panels.
[0007] In still other embodiments, a cover for housing an assembly is provided
wherein the
cover includes: (i) a top fabric panel and a bottom fabric panel that together
form a flexible
fabric envelope for receiving the assembly. A head edge of said top fabric
panel and said
bottom fabric panel are joined together to form a closed head edge; side edges
of said top
fabric panel and said bottom fabric panel, next to said closed head edge, are
partially joined
together to form a first end pocket which spans the width of said top fabric
panel and said
bottom fabric panel; and remaining side edges of said top fabric panel and
said bottom fabric
panel and foot edges of said top fabric panel and said bottom fabric panel
edges are equipped
with a closable fastening device to engage each other thereby defining at
least three edges
that are closable and releasable and (ii) a composite fabric panel that forms
a second end
pocket at a foot edge of the bottom fabric panel, wherein said composite
fabric panel is
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created by joining the foot edge of a third fabric panel with said foot edge
of the bottom
fabric panel; and side edges of said third fabric panel with side edges of the
bottom fabric
panel, next to said foot edge of the bottom fabric panel, wherein said first
end pocket and
said second end pocket serve as an insertion point for the assembly to be
inserted into the
head edge of the cover and the foot edge of the cover respectively, thereby
securing the
assembly in place inside the cover.
[0008] In some embodiments, said cover includes a clipping or binding
accessory at at least
one, two, three or four interior corners of the cover to keep the assembly in
place and prevent
the assembly from slipping away from the cover.
[0009] In some embodiments, said assembly is selected from a group including a
duvet, a
comforter, a bed-in-a-bag, a blanket, a quilt, and a multi layered material.
[0010] In some embodiments, a duvet cover for housing a duvet includes a top
fabric panel
and a bottom fabric panel that together form a flexible fabric envelope for
receiving the
duvet. A head edge of said top fabric panel and said bottom fabric panel are
joined together to
form a closed head edge; side edges of said top fabric panel and said bottom
fabric panel,
next to said closed head edge, are partially joined together to form a first
end pocket which
spans width of said top fabric panel and said bottom fabric panel; and
remaining side edges
of said top fabric panel and said bottom fabric panel and foot edges of said
top fabric panel
and said bottom fabric panel edges are equipped with a closable fastening
device to engage
each other thereby defining three closable edges, (ii) a composite fabric
panel that forms a
second end pocket at a foot edge of the bottom fabric panel, wherein said
composite fabric
panel is created by joining foot edge of a third fabric panel with said foot
edge of the bottom
fabric panel; and side edges of said third fabric panel with side edges of the
bottom fabric
panel, next to said foot edge of the bottom fabric panel, wherein said first
end pocket and
said second end pocket serve as an insertion point for the duvet to be
inserted into the head
edge of the duvet cover and the foot edge of the duvet cover respectively,
thereby securing
the duvet in place inside the duvet cover.
[0011] In some embodiments, an end pocket may be attached to a top panel,
bottom panel
or both.
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[0012] In some embodiments, the duvet cover includes a clipping or binding
accessory at
four interior corners of the duvet cover to keep the duvet in place and
prevent the duvet from
being misaligned within the duvet cover.
[0013]
In some embodiments, said clipping accessory includes at least one of buttons,
clips, hooks and eyes, press studs, snaps, loops, ties, Velcro, etc. In some
embodiments the
clipping accessory is at least one of ties or clips.
[0014]
In some embodiments, said closable fastening device is selected from a group
including zippers, buttons, clips, hooks and eyes, press studs, snaps, loops,
ties, Velcro.
[0015]
In some embodiments, said closable fastening device includes two separate
zipper
chains and two separate zipper heads. A first end of each zipper chain begins
at either side
edge of the duvet cover and a second end of each zipper chain terminates at a
midpoint of a
foot edge of the duvet cover. The two separate zipper heads meet at the
midpoint of the foot
edge of the duvet cover when zipping the duvet cover.
[0016] In some embodiments, said closable fastening device includes a
continuous zipper
chain and two separate zipper heads. The two separate zipper heads meet at any
point along
the three closable edges when zipping the duvet cover. Optionally, one zipper
head may be
used in some embodiments.
[0017] In some embodiments, the zipper is a concealed or hidden zipper. In
some
embodiments, the zipper is a visible zipper.
[0018] In some embodiments, said second end pocket shields the duvet from
being caught
in the closable fastening device, thus facilitating engagement of the closable
fastening device
and preserving the integrity of the duvet itself.
[0019]
In some embodiments, said duvet cover, and particularly the corners of the
duvet
cover, includes a shape of at least one of rounded, rectangular, square,
hexagonal, rhombus or
irregular.
[0020] In some embodiments, a coded corner system is used in the duvet cover
to identify
matching corners for laying the duvet cover correctly.
[0021]
In some embodiments, a color-coded corner system is used to identify matching
corners for laying the duvet cover correctly.
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[0022] In some embodiments, one or more ties are attached to the four
corners of the top
fabric panel and bottom fabric panel to secure the duvet with optional ties
attached along a
head edge and/or foot edge of the duvet cover.
[0023] In some embodiments, the closable fastening device is a
complementary closable
fastening device.
[0024] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better
appreciated and
understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and
the
accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following
descriptions,
while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given
by way of
illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made
within the
scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and
the
embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The embodiment will be better understood from the following detailed
description
with reference to the drawings.
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover used on a bed to
cover a duvet
according to some embodiments described herein,
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover in an open
position of FIG. 1
according to some embodiments herein.
[0028] FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of inserting a duvet into a
duvet cover of FIG.
2 according to some embodiments described herein.
[0029] FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view inside a duvet cover in a
partially closed
position of FIG. 2 according to some embodiments herein.
[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover in an open
position of FIG. 2
according to some embodiments.
[0031] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover with a
pocket to secure the
duvet of FIG. 2 according to some embodiments described herein.
[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover in an open
position showing
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the top and bottom fabric panels including a flange according to some
embodiments provided
herein.
[0033]
FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover in an open position
showing
the top fabric panel including a flange according to some embodiments.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034]
The embodiments described herein and the various features and advantageous
details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting
embodiments that
are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following
description.
Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so
as to not
unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are
intended
merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein
may be
practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the
embodiments herein.
Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the
embodiments
herein.
[0035]
Notably, the embodiments presented herein provide a duvet cover that
facilitates
insertion into or removal of a duvet from its duvet cover and may also secure
the positioning
of the duvet. A closable fastening device is used to open and/or close the
duvet cover and
may also secure the duvet in position within the duvet cover.
[0036]
In addition to ease of operation and improved hygiene care, a fitted, custom
look
of a duvet cover and corresponding duvet can be achieved and maintained
according to
embodiments of the present inventive concept. Referring now to the drawings,
and more
particularly to FIGS. 1 through FIG. 5, where similar reference characters
denote
corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown
various
embodiments.
[0037]
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover used on a bed to cover
a
duvet according to some embodiments described herein. The perspective view 100
includes a
bed 102, a duvet 104, and a duvet cover 106. The bed 102 houses the duvet 104
and the duvet
cover 106. The duvet cover 106 is associated with the duvet 104 to secure the
duvet 104. In
some embodiments, the duvet cover 106 includes a duvet 104. The duvet 104
refers to a type
bedding that includes a structure filled with feathers, down, wool, silk,
cotton, modal,
synthetic fibers, recycled materials or the like and is protected by the duvet
cover. As such,
"duvet" encompasses terms such as comforter, blanket, quilt, etc. and
combinations thereof
when these bedding options are inserted into a duvet cover. The size of the
duvet cover
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includes at least one of, but not limited to, a California king-sized bed,
super king-sized bed,
standard king-sized bed, queen-sized bed, full-sized bed, double-sized bed,
three-quarter
sized bed, twin-sized bed, XL twin-sized bed, single bed, toddler-sized bed,
crib, cradle,
bassinet, etc. Duvet sizes may also include any of the foregoing sizes being
connected to a
duvet cover of the same size or a different size to form a duvet cover of a
desired size. For
example, two twin sized duvet covers may be joined to form a king-sized duvet
cover. The
duvet covers may be permanently joined using known sewing/stitching or
adhesive
techniques or releasably joined using zippers, buttons, clips, hooks and eyes,
press studs,
snaps, loops, ties, Velcro and the like. Joining the duvet covers allows
flexibility in the choice
of using multiple duvets for one bedding assembly. In some embodiments, the
design of the
duvet 104 includes at least one of rounded, rectangular, square, hexagonal,
rhombus or
irregular shape. In some embodiments, one, two, three or four corners of the
duvet 104 may
be rounded, rectangular, square, hexagonal, rhombus, irregularly shaped, or a
combination
thereof. In some embodiments, one, two, three or four corners of the duvet
cover 106 may be
rounded, rectangular, square, hexagonal, rhombus, irregularly shaped or a
combination
thereof. In some embodiments, two of the duvet cover corners may be one of a
rounded,
rectangular, square, hexagonal, rhombus or irregular shape and one or two of
the remaining
duvet cover corners is one of a rounded, rectangular, square, hexagonal,
rhombus or irregular
shape so long as the shape of two of the duvet cover corners is different from
the shape of
one or two of the other duvet cover corners. In some embodiments, one, two,
three or four of
the duvet cover corners are the same shape.
[0038]
In some embodiments, the duvet cover 106 may cover one or more woven or non-
woven materials. In some embodiments, the woven or the non-woven materials
include at
least one of quilt or a fleece, microfiber, wool sheet, modal, insulative
material or recycled
material and may be in the form of a comforter, blanket (including a weighted
blanket), quilt,
etc. The duvet cover 106 includes a closable fastening device for opening and
closing the
duvet cover 106 to secure the duvet 104 and/or prevent damage and/or soiling.
In some
embodiments, the duvet cover 106 includes a zipper chain and optionally a
zipper head for
closing and/or opening duvet cover 106. In some embodiments, the duvet cover
106 includes
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at least one of zippers, buttons, clips, hooks and eyes, press studs, snaps,
loops, ties 220,
Velcro for closing and opening duvet cover 106. In particular embodiments, the
fastening
device such as zippers, buttons, clips, hooks and eyes, press studs, snaps,
loops, ties, Velcro,
etc. is the same color as, similar to, or complementary to the color of the
duvet cover 106. In
some embodiments, the fastening device is nearly indistinguishable from the
duvet cover 106
because of color and/or material. In some embodiments, the fastening device
provides a stark
contrast to the duvet cover 106 because of color and/or material and is very
noticeable and
distinguishable. In still other embodiments, the zippers, buttons, clips,
hooks and eyes, press
studs, snaps, loops, ties, Velcro, etc. conform to the shape of the corners of
the duvet cover
106. In particular embodiments, a closable fastening device may be a zipper
that is curved to
accommodate a rounded shape of any foot edge and/or corner of the duvet cover
106. The
curved zipper may provide unfettered and reliable operation of the zipper,
while preserving
the zipper's integrity.
[0039]
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover 106 in an open position
of
FIG. 1 according to some embodiments herein. The duvet cover 106 includes a
top fabric
panel 202, a bottom fabric panel 204, head edge 206, closable fastening
devices 208. The
duvet cover 106 includes top fabric panel 202 and bottom fabric panel 204 to
form a fabric
envelope or folded-type structure. The first end of top fabric panel 202 and
the first end of
bottom fabric panel 204 are joined together to form the head edge 206. In some
embodiments, the head edge 206 is closed to create an end pocket 210 to secure
the duvet
104. In some embodiments, the side edges 216 of the top fabric panel 202 and
bottom fabric
panel 204 are partially joined at the first end on both sides to form a first
end pocket 210. In
some example embodiments, the length of the partially joined section of the
top fabric panel
202 and bottom fabric panel 204 on either side is about 20 inches, creating
the first end
pocket 210 in the head edge 206. In some embodiments, the remaining side edges
216 of the
top fabric panel 202 and bottom fabric panel 204 are not joined. In some
embodiments, the
width of the first end pocket 210 is created to receive the head side of the
duvet 104. The
closable fastening device 208 is attached with the one or more side edges of
the top fabric
panel 202, one or more side edges of the bottom fabric panel 204, a foot edge
of the top
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fabric panel 202, a foot edge of the bottom fabric panel 204, for engaging and
releasing the
fastening device. In some embodiments, the closable fastening device is a
complementary
closable fastening device. The complementary closable fastening device may
include a
plurality of parts that work together to perform a plurality of actions. In
some embodiments,
the closable fastening device 208 includes at least one of zippers, buttons,
clips, hooks and
eyes, press studs, snaps, loops, ties 220, Velcro or other fasteners. In some
embodiments, the
zipper includes a zipper head, zipper pull, zipper slider, one or more zipper
chains. In some
embodiments the zipper head is connected at the top of the zipper chain to
facilitate the
opening and/or closing of the zipper. In some embodiments, when the zipper
slider moves up,
the zipper slider separates the one or more zipper chains. In some
embodiments, when the
zipper slider moves down, the zipper slider joins the one or more zipper
chain. In some
embodiments, the zipper includes at least one of plastic or metal. In some
embodiments, the
zipper is a hidden or concealed zipper. That is, the teeth of the zipper are
not generally
visible, and are often hidden in a seam. In some embodiments, the zipper pull
is the only
visible element of the zipper. In some embodiments, the zipper is a visible
zipper. That is,
the teeth of the zipper are visible or exposed. In some embodiments, the
fasteners are placed
in the side edges and bottom edges of the top fabric panel and bottom fabric
panel with a
predetermined distance. In some embodiments, at least one of the ties 220, or
clips are placed
in the top fabric panel 202 and the bottom fabric panel 204 with a
predetermined distance to
secure the duvet 104. In some embodiments, the two side edges and bottom edges
of the top
fabric panel 202 and the bottom fabric panel 204 present a releasable and/or
closable
opening. In some embodiments, the releasable and/or closable openings are used
to lay the
duvet 104 flat onto the duvet cover 106. The second end pocket 424 is created
in the second
end of the top fabric panel 202 and/or the second end of the bottom fabric
panel 204 to secure
the duvet 104. In some embodiments, the second end of the top fabric panel 202
and the
second end of the bottom fabric panel 204 are attached to create a foot edge.
In some
embodiments, a head edge and a foot edge of the duvet 104 are inserted inside
the duvet
cover 106. In some embodiments, the top fabric panel 202 and the bottom fabric
panel 204
include a dual zipper for durability. In some embodiments, the first zipper is
placed in the
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right side of the top fabric panel and the bottom fabric panel. In some
embodiments, the
second zipper is placed in the opposite side of the top fabric panel and the
bottom fabric
panel. In some embodiments, a single continuous zipper is used to connect the
top and
bottom fabric panels. The zipper may be a hidden or concealed zipper, or the
zipper is a
visible zipper. In particular embodiments, the zipper, whether hidden or
concealed, or visible,
spans the side edges and the foot edge (i.e., three edges or boundaries) of
the duvet cover to
connect the top and bottom fabric panels in their entirety.
[0040] In some embodiments, the top fabric panel 202 and the bottom fabric
panel 204 of
duvet cover 106 are made of at least one of a suitable textile as described
above. In some
embodiments, the top fabric panel 202 and the bottom fabric panel 204 are made
of at least
one of woven, non-woven, modal, cotton, silk, lace, polyester or a cotton
blend fabric. A
composite fabric panel forms a second end pocket at a second end of the bottom
fabric panel
and/or the top fabric panel wherein, the composite fabric panel is created by
joining the foot
edge of a third fabric panel with said foot edge of the bottom fabric panel
204 and/or the top
fabric panel 202 and side edges of the third fabric panel with side edges of
the bottom fabric
panel 204 and/or the top fabric panel 202, next to said foot edge of the
bottom fabric panel
and/or the top fabric panel. The first end pocket and the second end pocket
serve as an
insertion point for the duvet to be inserted into the head edge of the duvet
cover and the foot
edge of the duvet cover respectively for securing the duvet in place inside
the cover. In some
embodiments, the duvet cover 106 includes a clipping or binding accessory at
two, three or
four interior corners and optionally along the top edge of the duvet cover to
keep the duvet
104 in place and prevent the duvet from slipping away from the duvet cover. In
some
embodiments, the duvet cover includes a binding accessory at four interior
corners and
optionally along the top edge of the duvet cover. In some embodiments, the
binding
accessory is present at four interior corners of the duvet cover and/or at a
midpoint position at
or near the edge of the top, bottom and/or at least one side of the duvet
cover, namely on the
top and/or bottom fabric panel.
[0041]
FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of inserting a duvet 104 into a duvet
cover
106 of FIG. 2 according to some embodiments described herein. The duvet 104 is
placed
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inside the duvet cover 106. The head edge 206 of the duvet cover 106 receives
the head edge
of the duvet 104 inside to secure the duvet 104 and/or prevent damage and/or
soiling.
Accordingly, the duvet cover 106 protects the duvet 104 placed inside. In some
embodiments, the duvet cover provides an envelope look.
[0042] FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of duvet 104 inside a duvet
cover 106 in a
partially closed position of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments herein. The
duvet 104 is
partially covered by the duvet cover 106 to protect it from slipping and/or
from possible
damage and/or soiling. The duvet 104 is covered using the closable fastening
device 208. In
some embodiments, the duvet 104 is covered using complementary closable
fastening device.
[0043] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover 106 in an
open position of
FIG. 1 according to some embodiments herein. The duvet cover 106 with duvet
104 includes
a third fabric panel 422 in the second end pocket 424. In some embodiments,
the third fabric
panel 422 is attached at the second end of the top fabric panel 202 and/or
second end of the
bottom fabric panel 204. In some embodiments, the third panel 422 is attached
to the top
fabric panel 202 and/or the bottom fabric panel 204 to create a composite
panel. In some
embodiments, the side edges and second end of the top fabric panel 202 is left
unattached or
free. In some embodiments, the third fabric panel 422 overlies the second end
of the bottom
fabric panel 204 to create a second end pocket 424 at the foot edge 426. In
some
embodiments, the foot edge of the duvet 104 is inserted into the second end
pocket 424 in the
foot edge 426. In some embodiments, the closable fastening device 208 is used
to close and
open the duvet cover 106. In some embodiments, two separate zipper chains are
incorporated
and the zipper chains begin at corresponding locations on either side of the
duvet cover
where joining of the top and bottom panels terminate. The zipper and/or zipper
heads
terminate and may meet at a midpoint of the lower end of the duvet cover. In
some
embodiments, with the duvet cover 106 in a fully closed position such that the
duvet cover
106 is fully zipped, the two zippers and/or zipper heads meet at a midpoint of
the lower end
of the duvet cover 106.
[0044] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover 106 with one
or more pockets
to secure the duvet of FIG. 1 according to some embodiments herein. The duvet
cover 106
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holds the duvet 104 inside. The head edge of the duvet 104 is inserted into
the first end
pocket in the head edge of the duvet cover 104. The foot edge of the duvet 104
is inserted
into the second end pocket in the foot edge to secure duvet 104. In
particular, the duvet 104 is
secured in place so that it does not get caught in the zipper as the zipper is
being used nor is
zipper operation hindered. The closable fastening device 208 is placed on the
side edges 216
and the bottom edges 426 of the top fabric panel 202 and the bottom fabric
panel 204 to close
and open the duvet cover 106 to protect duvet 104 while securing it in place.
In some
embodiments, the pair of first end pockets and second end pockets provides a
professional
envelope look. In some embodiments, the first end pocket and the second end
pocket serve as
snag guards, designed to shield the duvet from being caught in the one or more
zipper chains
when zipping or unzipping the duvet cover, thus facilitating the engagement of
the fasteners
while preserving their integrity and functionality, as well as the integrity
of the duvet 104. In
some embodiments, the duvet cover 106 gives an envelope look and feel to users
and is more
functional and user-friendly while presenting an appearance identical to that
of a traditional
cover. In some embodiments, with the duvet cover in a fully closed position,
such that the
duvet cover is fully zipped, the two zipper heads may freely meet at any point
along the
edges of the duvet cover. This embodiment offers flexibility with regard to
the positioning of
the zipper pulls in both the open and closed positions. In some embodiments,
the duvet cover
of the present invention allows for easy reaching to the corners of the duvet
cover to
accommodate a duvet without having to fold or roll the duvet cover 106, while
securing the
duvet in place within the duvet cover and/or ensuring easier insertion into
and removal of the
duvet from the duvet cover 106.
[0045]
In some embodiments, a coded system is used to identify the attachment of the
panels. For example, an underside of a bottom fabric panel in the duvet cover
106 can be
coded to identify a different panel to be attached with the bottom fabric
panel. The coded
system may include the use of colors, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.
[0046]
In still other embodiments, a coded system is used in the duvet cover 106 to
identify matching corners for laying the duvet 104 in the duvet cover 106
correctly. Similarly
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to matching panels, the coded system for matching corners may include the use
of colors,
letters, numbers, symbols, etc.
[0047] In some embodiments, a color-coded corner system is used to
identify matching
corners for laying the duvet cover 106 correctly.
[0048] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover in an open
position showing
both fabric panels (e.g., top and bottom panels) including a flange according
to some
embodiments provided herein. As used herein, "flange" refers to a border that
extends from
the edge of the main body of the duvet cover of the present inventive concept.
The flange can
be formed of any type of material. In some embodiments, the flange is a fabric
that runs
along the perimeter of the duvet cover and varies in width. In some
embodiments, the flange
is .25, .5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 inches wide. The flange may be the
same color as the
duvet cover (i.e., main body), a different color from the duvet cover, or
include multiple
colors. The flange may be present on one, two, three and/or four sides of the
fabric panel and/
or duvet cover.
[0049] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a duvet cover in an open
position showing
only one fabric panel including a flange. The one fabric panel may be the top
or bottom
panel. Again, the flange may vary in width. In some embodiments, the flange is
.25, .5, 1,
1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 inches wide. The flange may be the same color as the
duvet cover, a
different color from the duvet cover or include multiple colors. The flange
may be present on
one, two, three and/or four sides of the fabric panel and/or duvet cover.
[0050] Embodiments of the present invention also provide a system that
includes a housing
and a duvet cover 106 as described herein. In some embodiments, the housing
includes
decorative packaging to appeal to purchasers of the system. The decorative
packaging may
include plastic and cardboard. The decorative packaging may also include a
window on the
packaging that allows the duvet cover 106 to be viewed therein. The decorative
packaging
may include a representative picture illustrating the duvet cover 106 in an
environmental
setting. Instructions describing how to use the duvet cover 106 may also be
included in the
packaging. Instructions may include written instructions or instructions may
be accessible by
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way of a machine-readable optical label, such as a bar code or quick response
(QR) code that
may contain information about the item to which it is attached.
[0051] The system may also include a duvet 104. Optional bedclothes may also
be included
in the system or housing. Optional bedclothes include, but are not limited to,
sheets,
pillowcases, pillow shams, bed skirts, and accent pillows and may form a bed-
in-a-bag
ensemble to complement the duvet cover 106 of the present inventive concept.
[0052] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully
reveal the
general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current
knowledge,
readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments
without
departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and
modifications
should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of
equivalents of
the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or
terminology
employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.
Therefore, while the
embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled
in the art
will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification
within the
spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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