Bed sheet with traction areas
OwnerEdwin Drexlerinventor
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Abstract
A bed sheet with predetermined regions of friction material for aiding any person, and in particular the elderly, disabled, and frail, in sexual activity and in changing body position, for example, in shifting from lying on the stomach to lying on the back. A traction area across the foot of the bed sheet allows individuals to gain better traction with their feet, ankles, and legs. Any substance may be used to make the traction areas, including mildly abrasive materials in a flexible matrix, latex, and hypoallergenic plastic. The bed sheet with traction areas is washable and, preferably, non-allergenic. The traction areas may blend with the color and composition of the sheet so that the effect is esthetically pleasing.
Claims5
A bed sheet with traction areas, comprising:
- a sheet of fabric material defining a bed sheet having a foot end;
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- a traction area at the foot end of said bed sheet having a higher coefficient of friction than the remainder of the sheet, wherein said traction area includes a plurality of rows of ribbing disposed between two sheet layers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.