ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,446,705, issued on Oct. 21, was assigned to THE QUICKZIP SHEET COMPANY INC. (Denver).
"Bedding systems" was invented by Elizabeth Sopher (Denver).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Various sheet configurations that improve mattress fit are described. For example, sheets having elastic corners, gripping mechanisms, and faceted side panels are provided that enhance sheet-to-mattress fit. The features employed by some or all of the versions of the sheet described herein enhance interconnection of the sheet onto the mattress, wherein sheets securely interconnect to mattresses having rounded corners or maintain fit with mattresses that have portio...