Comforter and sheet bedding system

Abstract

A bedding system includes a comforter and at least one sheet. One of the comforter and the sheet includes a fastening element and/or a flap adapted to work in conjunction with features of the other to hold the sheet against the comforter. The sheet may include apertures facilitating reversible coupling of first and second parts of comforter fastening elements, to hold the sheet against the comforter.

1 . A bedding system, comprising:
 a comforter including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge, a top panel and a bottom panel, each panel extending between the perimeter edges;   a first fastening element disposed in proximity to the first perimeter edge of the comforter;   a second fastening element disposed in proximity to the second perimeter edge of the comforter; and   a sheet including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge, a first aperture extending through the sheet and disposed adjacent to the first perimeter edge, and a second aperture extending through the sheet and disposed adjacent to the second perimeter edge;   the first and second apertures further disposed for simultaneous alignment with the first and second fastening elements, respectively, when the sheet is placed against the bottom panel of the comforter, so that the fastening elements may hold the sheet against the bottom panel of the comforter; and   wherein the first and second fastening elements each include first and second parts adapted for reversible coupling with one another through the apertures of the sheet.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second parts of each of the first and second fastening elements is coupled to the bottom panel of the comforter. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first fastening element comprises:
 a first flap and a second flap, each flap including an inner surface facing the bottom panel of the comforter, when the flaps are closed, the first flap joined in proximity to the first perimeter edge of the comforter and extending to a first flap free end, which is disposed between the first and second perimeter edges of the comforter, when the first flap is closed, the second flap joined in proximity to the second perimeter edge of the comforter and extending to a second flap free end, which is disposed between the first and second perimeter edges of the comforter and spaced apart from the first flap free end, when the second flap is closed; and   wherein the first part of each of the first and second fastening elements is coupled to the first and second flap, respectively; and   the second part of each of the first and second fastening elements is coupled to the bottom panel of the comforter in proximity to the first and second flap, respectively.   
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second flaps are each joined along a length of the comforter which is less than an overall length of the first and second perimeter edges of the comforter. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the length along which the flaps are joined is less than half of the overall length of the first and second perimeter edges. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein each of the first and second flaps is joined along a middle section of the first and second perimeter edge, respectively. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein each of the first and second flaps is joined in proximity to an end of the first and second perimeter edge, respectively. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein an area defined by the perimeter edges of the sheet is no greater than an area defined by the perimeter edges of the comforter. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the area defined by the perimeter edges of the sheet is approximately equal to the area defined by the perimeter edges of the comforter. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the comforter further includes a third perimeter edge extending from the first comforter perimeter edge to the second comforter perimeter edge, and a fourth perimeter edge, opposite the third comforter perimeter edge, and extending from the first comforter perimeter edge to the second comforter perimeter edge;   the sheet further includes a third perimeter edge extending from the first sheet perimeter edge to the second sheet perimeter edge, and a fourth perimeter edge, opposite the third sheet perimeter edge, and extending from the first sheet perimeter edge to the second sheet perimeter edge; and   a length from the third sheet perimeter edge to the fourth sheet perimeter edge is greater than a length from the third comforter perimeter edge to the fourth comforter perimeter edge.   
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second apertures are recessed within the first and second perimeter edges, respectively, of the sheet. 
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sheet further includes a reinforcing trim extending along the first and second perimeter edges of the sheet adjacent the first and second apertures. 
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the comforter further includes a third perimeter edge extending from the first perimeter edge of the comforter to the second perimeter edge of the comforter;   the sheet further includes a third perimeter edge extending from the first perimeter edge of the sheet to the second perimeter edge of the sheet; and   further comprising a secured end flap joined along the first, second and third sheet perimeter edges of the sheet, the end flap including an inner surface facing a first side of the sheet and an opening allowing insertion of the third comforter perimeter edge therein, such that the top panel of the comforter is disposed against the inner surface of the end flap and the first side of the sheet is disposed against the bottom panel of the comforter.   
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein:
 the secured end flap further includes a third aperture extending therethrough; and   further comprising a third fastening element disposed along the top panel of the comforter in proximity to the third aperture when the comforter is inserted within the secured end flap;   the third fastening element including first and second parts adapted for reversible coupling with one another through the third aperture.   
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 a flap joined to the top panel of the comforter and including an inner surface facing the top panel of the comforter, when the flap is closed; and   wherein the first part of the third fastening element is coupled to the flap, and the second part of the third fastening element is coupled to the top panel of the comforter in proximity to the flap.   
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein:
 the comforter further includes a fourth perimeter edge opposing the third perimeter edge of the comforter and extending from the first perimeter edge of the comforter to the second perimeter edge of the comforter;   the sheet further includes a fourth perimeter edge opposing the third perimeter edge of the sheet and extending from the first perimeter edge of the sheet to the second perimeter edge of the sheet; and   a length from the third to the fourth perimeter edge of the sheet, is greater than a length from the third to fourth perimeter edge of the comforter; and   further comprising a secured central flap joined along and between the first and second perimeter edges of the sheet, the central flap being disposed between the secured end flap and the fourth perimeter edge of the sheet, and including an inner surface facing a first side of the sheet, and an opening facing the opening of the end flap;   the opening of the central flap allowing insertion of the fourth comforter perimeter edge therein, such that the top panel of the comforter is disposed against the inner surface of the central flap and the first side of the sheet is disposed against the bottom panel of the comforter.   
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein a length from the fourth perimeter edge of the sheet to the junction of the central flap is approximately equal to the length from the third perimeter edge of the comforter to the fourth perimeter edge of the comforter. 
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the comforter is symmetrical about a line extending across the comforter from the first flap to the second flap. 
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second apertures of the sheet are aligned with one another and the first and second flaps of the comforter are aligned with one another. 
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom panels of the comforter are coupled together by a stitched seam extending along each of the perimeter edges of the comforter, the seam further coupling a piping to the top and bottom panels of the comforter, the piping extending along the comforter perimeter edges. 
   
   
       21 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein the stitched seam includes gaps between the top and bottom panels, the gaps allowing air to flow out from between the top and bottom panels when the top and bottom panels are forced together. 
   
   
       22 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom panels of the comforter each comprise a thermoplastic material. 
   
   
       23 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the comforter further comprises a fill material held between the top and bottom panels of the comforter. 
   
   
       24 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom panels of the comforter are coupled together by a first plurality of spaced apart stitched seams extending between the first and second perimeter edges of the comforter and a second plurality of spaced apart stitched seams extending approximately parallel with the first and second perimeter edges of the comforter and approximately orthogonal to the first plurality of stitched seams. 
   
   
       25 . A bedding system, comprising:
 a comforter including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge, a third perimeter edge extending from the first perimeter edge to the second perimeter edge, a top panel and a bottom panel, each panel extending between the perimeter edges;   a first fastening element disposed in proximity to the first perimeter edge of the comforter;   a second fastening element disposed in proximity to the second perimeter edge of the comforter;   a first sheet including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge of the sheet, a first aperture extending through the first sheet and disposed adjacent to the first perimeter edge of the sheet, and a second aperture extending through the first sheet and disposed adjacent to the second perimeter edge of the sheet;   the first and second apertures disposed for simultaneous alignment with the first and second fastening elements, respectively, when the sheet is placed against the bottom panel of the comforter so that the fastening elements may hold the sheet against the bottom panel of the comforter;   a second sheet including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge of the second sheet, and a third perimeter edge extending from the first perimeter edge of the second sheet to the second perimeter edge of the second sheet; and   a secured end flap joined along an entire length of the third perimeter edge of the second sheet and along a fraction of a length of the first and second perimeter edges of the second sheet, the end flap including an inner surface facing a first side of the second sheet and an opening allowing insertion of the third comforter perimeter edge therein, such that the top panel of the comforter is disposed against the inner surface of the end flap.   
   
   
       26 . A bedding system, comprising:
 a comforter including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge, a third perimeter edge extending from the first perimeter edge to the second perimeter edge, a top panel, and a bottom panel, each panel extending between the perimeter edges;   a first sheet including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge of the first sheet, and a third perimeter edge extending from the first perimeter edge of the first sheet to the second perimeter edge of the first sheet; and   a first secured end flap joined along an entire length of the third perimeter edge of the first sheet and along a fraction of a length of each of the first and second perimeter edges of the first sheet, the first end flap including an inner surface facing a first side of the first sheet, and an opening allowing insertion of the third perimeter edge of the comforter therein, such that the top panel of the comforter is disposed against the inner surface of the first end flap, and the first side of the first sheet is disposed against the bottom panel of the comforter.   
   
   
       27 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the comforter further includes a fourth perimeter edge opposing the third perimeter edge of the comforter and extending from the first perimeter edge of the comforter to the second perimeter edge of the comforter, and further comprising:
 a second sheet including a first perimeter edge, a second perimeter edge opposing the first perimeter edge of the second sheet, and a third perimeter edge extending from the first perimeter edge of the second sheet to the second perimeter edge of the second sheet; and   a second secured end flap joined along an entire length of the third perimeter edge of the second sheet and along a fraction of a length of each of the first and second perimeter edges of the second sheet, the second end flap including an inner surface facing a first side of the second sheet, and an opening allowing insertion of the fourth perimeter edge of the comforter therein, such that the top panel of the comforter is disposed against the inner surface of the second end flap and the first side of the second sheet is disposed against a second side of the first sheet.   
   
   
       28 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein the fraction of the length of the first and second perimeter edges of the first sheet is less than one half. 
   
   
       29 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein:
 the comforter further includes a fourth perimeter edge opposite the third perimeter edge of the comforter and extending from the first perimeter edge of the comforter to the second perimeter edge of the comforter;   the first sheet further includes a fourth perimeter edge opposite the third perimeter edge of the first sheet and extending from the first perimeter edge of the first sheet to the second perimeter edge of the first sheet; and   a length from the third to the fourth perimeter edge of the first sheet is greater than a length from the third to the fourth perimeter edge of the comforter; and   further comprising a secured central flap joined along and between the first and second perimeter edges of the first sheet, the central flap being disposed between the first secured end flap and the fourth perimeter edge of the first sheet and including an inner surface facing the first side of the first sheet, and an opening facing the opening of the end flap;   the opening of the central flap allowing insertion of the fourth comforter perimeter edge therein, such that the top panel of the comforter is disposed against the inner surface of the central flap and the first side of the first sheet is disposed against the bottom panel of the comforter.   
   
   
       30 . The system of  claim 29 , wherein a length from the fourth perimeter edge of the first sheet to the junction of the central flap is approximately equal to the length from the third perimeter edge of the comforter to the fourth perimeter edge of the comforter. 
   
   
       31 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein:
 the first secured end flap further includes an aperture extending therethrough; and   further comprising a fastening element disposed along the top panel of the comforter in proximity to the aperture, when the comforter is inserted within the secured end flap;   the fastening element including first and second parts adapted for reversible coupling with one another through the aperture.   
   
   
       32 . The system of  claim 31 , further comprising:
 a flap joined to the top panel of the comforter and including an inner surface facing the top panel, when the flap is closed; and   wherein the first part of the fastening element is coupled to the flap, and the second part of the fastening element is coupled to the top panel of the comforter in proximity to the flap.