Unified, reversible mattress topper cover and bed cover

Abstract

Embodiments provide a bed linen that is a unified and reversible mattress topper cover and bed cover. A mattress topper cover includes a first sleep surface defining a first peripheral edge, a second sleep surface defining a second peripheral edge, and a gusset extending between the first sleep surface and the second sleep surface along their respective first and second peripheral edges to define a cavity therebetween for receiving a mattress topper. A bed cover includes a skirt affixed at and along substantially the horizontal midline of the gusset for securing to a mattress. The bed linen is reversible by flipping the mattress topper to expose one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface and adjusting the skirt in an appropriate direction to cover the mattress.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A bed linen, comprising:
 a mattress topper cover comprising:
 a first sleep surface comprising a first fabric and defining a first peripheral edge, 
 a second sleep surface comprising a second fabric and defining a second peripheral edge, wherein the first fabric has a different fiber content and/or arrangement of fibers than the second fabric, 
 a gusset extending between the first sleep surface and the second sleep surface along their respective first and second peripheral edge to define a cavity therebetween for receiving a mattress topper; 
   a skirt affixed at and along substantially a horizontal midline of the gusset for securing to a mattress;   wherein the bed linen is reversible by flipping the mattress topper to expose one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface and adjusting the skirt in an appropriate direction to cover the mattress.   
     
     
         2 . The bed linen of  claim 1 , wherein one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface comprises a heat-dissipating fabric. 
     
     
         3 . The bed linen of  claim 2 , wherein the heat-dissipating fabric is selected from wicking type material, cooling gel, natural fibers, cotton blends, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The bed linen of  claim 1 , wherein one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface comprises a heat-retaining fabric. 
     
     
         5 . The bed linen of  claim 4 , wherein the heat-retaining fabric is selected from velour, wool, flannel, cotton, polyester, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The bed linen of  claim 1 , wherein the first sleep surface comprises a heat-retaining fabric and the second sleep surface comprises a heat-dissipating fabric. 
     
     
         7 . A mattress topper cover and bed cover, comprising:
 a mattress topper portion comprising:
 a first sleep surface comprising a first fabric; 
 a second sleep surface comprising a second fabric, wherein the first fabric has a different fiber content and/or arrangement of fibers than the second fabric; and 
 a gusset extending between outer edge portions of the first sleep surface and the second sleep surface, thereby forming a cavity for containing a mattress topper; 
   a bed cover portion comprising a skirt affixed at and along substantially a horizontal midline of the gusset for securing to a mattress;   wherein the mattress topper cover and bed cover is reversible by flipping the mattress topper portion to expose one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface and adjusting the skirt in an appropriate direction to cover the mattress.   
     
     
         8 . The mattress topper cover and bed cover of  claim 7 , wherein an opening is provided in one or more of the first sleep surface, the second sleep surface, and the gusset to facilitate insertion and removal of the mattress topper. 
     
     
         9 . The mattress topper cover and bed cover of  claim 7 , wherein the skirt extends over at least a portion of a bottom surface of the mattress, the skirt further comprising an edge to secure the mattress topper portion and bed cover portion in place on the mattress. 
     
     
         10 . The mattress topper cover and bed cover of  claim 7 , wherein the skirt is elasticized to form a stretch-to-fit skirt. 
     
     
         11 . The mattress topper cover and bed cover of  claim 7 , wherein the skirt covers the entirety of the mattress. 
     
     
         12 . The mattress topper cover and bed cover of  claim 7 , wherein the first sleep surface comprises a heat-retaining fabric and the second sleep surface comprises a heat-dissipating fabric. 
     
     
         13 . A mattress topper assembly comprising:
 a mattress topper cover portion comprising:
 a first sleep surface comprising a first fabric; 
 a second sleep surface comprising a second fabric, wherein the first fabric has a different fiber content and/or arrangement of fibers than the second fabric; 
 a gusset extending between outer edge portions of the first sleep surface and the second sleep surface, thereby forming a fabric cover for containing a mattress topper; 
   a mattress topper contained within the fabric cover, wherein the mattress topper comprises a first support layer corresponding to the first sleep surface and a second support layer corresponding to the second sleep surface; and   a bed cover portion comprising a skirt affixed at and along substantially a horizontal midline of the gusset for securing to a mattress;   
       wherein the mattress topper assembly is reversible by flipping the mattress topper portion to expose one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface and adjusting the skirt in an appropriate direction to cover the mattress. 
     
     
         14 . The mattress topper assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the first support layer of the mattress topper comprises a gel-foam and the second support layer of the mattress topper comprises a closed-cell foam. 
     
     
         15 . The mattress topper assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the first sleep surface comprises a first colored fabric and the second sleep surface comprises a second colored fabric, wherein the first colored fabric is a different color than the second colored fabric.