US-20260123775-A1 - DUVET COVER AND FILLER BLANKET SYSTEM

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Abstract

A duvet cover and filler blanket system is disclosed in which the filler blanket fits within the duvet cover and is retained by connector elements that act to hold the filler blanket in place between the top and bottom panels.

Inventors

Bryan Ginberg

Assignees

DOZE INC.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251219

Claims (20)

1 . A bedding system, comprising: a duvet cover having a top panel and a bottom panel that are substantially the same size and shape, and defining four corners; the top panel and the bottom panel each having a first end edge and a second end edge opposite the first end edge, a first side edge and a second side edge opposite the first side edge; the first end edge, first side edge, and second side edge of the top panel and first end edge, first side edge, and second side edge of the bottom panel are, respectively, configured to be alternatively and selectively joined together and separated from each other; a filler blanket sized to fit between the top panel and the bottom panel of the duvet cover, the filler blanket having a first corner, a second corner, a third corner, and fourth corner, each of the first corner, second corner, third corner and fourth corner having a reinforced opening formed therethrough; a first connector disposed in a first corner of the duvet cover where the first end edge and first side edge meet, a second connector disposed in a second corner of the duvet cover where the first end edge and second side edge meet, a third connector disposed in a third corner of the duvet cover where the second end edge and first side edge meet, and a fourth connector disposed in a fourth corner of the duvet cover where the second end edge and second side edge meet; wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth connectors include a connector element disposed in the top panel and a corresponding mating connector element disposed in the bottom panel that connect together through the respective reinforced opening at the first, second, third, and fourth corners of the filler blanket.
2 . The bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced opening at each of the first, second, third, and fourth corners of the filler blanket comprises stitching around an opening through the filler blanket.
3 . The bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced opening at each of the first, second, third, and fourth corners of the filler blanket comprises an opening through a grommet positioned at an opening through the filler blanket.
4 . The bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the first, second, third, and fourth connectors are snap button connectors.
5 . The bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the first, second, third, and fourth connectors are hook and loop connectors.
6 . The bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the first, second, third, and fourth connectors are bar and loop connectors.
7 . The bedding system of claim 1 , wherein the first, second, third, and fourth connectors comprise a strap portion attached to the top panel and a strap portion attached to the bottom panel, and wherein each of the strap portions comprise a snap button connector element.
8 . A duvet cover and filler blanket system, comprising: a duvet cover having a top panel and a bottom panel; a filler blanket configured to fit between the top panel and the bottom panel, the filler blanket having a plurality of reinforced openings; and a plurality of connectors, each connector of the plurality of connectors configured to pass through a respective one of the plurality of reinforced openings of the filler blanket and thereby hold the filler blanket in place between the top panel and the bottom panel.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein at least some of the plurality of connectors are disposed at corners of the duvet cover and filler blanket and at least some of the reinforced openings are loops of material at each corner of the filler blanket.
10 . The system of claim 8 , wherein each reinforced opening of the plurality of reinforced openings is formed by an opening through the filler blanket and one of either stitching around the opening or a grommet through the opening.
11 . The system claim 8 , wherein the plurality of connectors each comprise interlocking snap connector elements.
12 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of connectors each comprise bar and loop connectors.
13 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of connectors each comprise hook and loop connectors.
14 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the top panel and the bottom panel are integrally joined together along a common edge.
15 . The system of claim 14 , further comprising, wherein the common edge is a first edge, the top and bottom panels each have second, third, and fourth edges that are joinable together by separate zipper elements long each of the second, third, and fourth edges.
16 . A duvet cover and filler blanket system, comprising: a duvet cover having a top panel and a bottom panel, wherein the top panel is configured to lay over the bottom panel thereby defining a first end edge, a second end edge opposite the first end edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge, wherein the top panel and bottom panel are integrally joined together along the second end edge, a first end edge zipper configured to selectively join and separate the top panel and the bottom panel along the first end edge, a first side edge zipper configured to selectively join and separate the top panel and the bottom panel along the first side edge, and a second side edge zipper configured to selectively join and separate the top panel and the bottom panel along the second side edge; a filler blanket configured to fit between the top panel and the bottom panel and having a plurality of reinforced openings through the filler blanket; and a plurality of connectors that are each configured to pass through a respective one of the plurality of reinforced openings of the filler blanket and thereby hold the filler blanket in place between the top panel and the bottom panel.
17 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the plurality of reinforced openings are slits that have stitching around the slit.
18 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the plurality of reinforced openings are each an opening through the filler blanket that is ringed with stitching.
19 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the plurality of reinforced openings are each an opening through a respective grommet positioned in a respective opening through the filler blanket.
20 . The system of claim 16 , wherein each reinforced opening of the plurality of reinforced openings comprises a loop attached to the filler blanket.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/087,997, filed Dec. 23, 2022, and through that application also claims priority to Provisional Ser. No. 63/293,605 filed Dec. 23, 2021, the entireties of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to bedding materials such as duvets and blankets, and, more particularly, relates to a duvet and blanket system in which the blanket is retained with the duvet. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Duvet covers are well-known in the bedding industry and typically include an upper panel and a lower panel that are attached along the opposite sides and the top end. The bottom end is usually able to open, by button fasteners, zippers or other closure means. A filler blanket, which is typically similar to a comforter, is able to be received through the bottom opening of the duvet cover so that it is positioned between the upper and lower panels of the cover. One problem associated with most duvet covers is that the single bottom opening makes it difficult to insert the filler blanket and to properly and evenly distribute the filler blanket throughout the entire interior of the duvet cover. A further problem associated with all duvet covers presently known in the field of bedding is the undesirable movement or migration of the filler blanket within the duvet cover, causing the filler blanket to bunch up in certain areas while leaving voids in other areas of the cover. This happens rather quickly in the process of making the bed and moving the duvet cover while sleeping. The undesirable movement of the filler blanket within the duvet cover can be quite annoying, particularly when certain areas of the duvet cover are empty and other areas of the duvet cover are left with a bunched up portion of the filler blanket that is clearly visible and unsightly when the bed is made. Moreover, it is extremely difficult to adjust the filler blanket back into the proper position, as most duvet covers only provide for the access opening at the bottom end. Therefore, a need exists to overcome the problems with the prior art as discussed above. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with some embodiments of the inventive disclosure, there is provided a bedding system that includes a duvet cover having a top panel and a bottom panel that are substantially the same size and shape, and which define four corners. The top panel and the bottom panel each have a first end edge and a second end edge opposite the first end edge, and a first side edge and a second side edge opposite the first side edge. The first end edge, first side edge, and second side edge of the top panel and first end edge, first side edge, and second side edge of the bottom panel are, respectively, configured to be alternatively and selectively joined together and separated from each other. The bedding system also includes a first connector disposed in a first corner of the duvet cover where the first end edge and first side edge meet, a second connector disposed in a second corner of the duvet cover where the first end edge and second side edge meet, a third connector disposed in a third corner of the duvet cover where the second end edge and first side edge meet, and a fourth connector disposed in a fourth corner of the duvet cover where the second end edge and second side edge meet. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth connectors include a connector element disposed in the top panel and a corresponding mating connector element disposed in the bottom panel. The bedding system also includes a filler blanket that is sized to fit between the top panel and the bottom panel of the duvet cover. The filler blanket having a first corner, a second corner, a third corner, and fourth corner. The first connector, second connector, third connector, and fourth connector are each respectively configured to hold the first corner, second corner, third corner, and fourth corner of the filler blanket at the first corner, second corner, third corner, and fourth corner, respectively, of the duvet cover. In accordance with a further feature, at each of the first, second, third, and fourth corners of the filler blanket comprise an opening through which the first, second, third, and fourth connectors connect. In accordance with a further feature, the first, second, third, and fourth connectors are snap button connectors. In accordance with a further feature, the first, second, third, and fourth connectors are hook and loop connectors. In accordance with a further feature, the first, second, third, and fourth connectors are bar and loop connectors. In accordance with a further feature, the first, second, third, and fourth connectors comprise a strap portion attached to the top panel and a strap portion attached to the bottom panel, and wherein each of the strap portions comprise a snap button connector element. In acco