Mattress coverings and methods of making

U.S. Cl. 5-497

10 Claims

US 6,499,157 B1 Mattress coverings and methods of making Ricky A. McCain, Monroe, N.C. (US); Jack V. Dockery, Jr., Waxhaw, N.C. (US); and John W. Whitley, Monroe, N.C. (US) Assigned to Perfect Fit Industries, Inc., Monroe, N.C. (US) Filed on May 24, 1999, as Appl. No. 9/317,562. Application 09/317562 is a continuation in part of application No. 08/976718, filed on Nov. 24, 1997, granted, now 5996148. Application 08/976718 is a continuation in part of application No. 08/850959, filed on May 05, 1997, abandoned. Application 08/850959 is a continuation of application No. 08/673899, filed on Jul. 01, 1996, granted, now 5625912. This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer. Int. Cl.7A47G 9/04 U.S. Cl. 58212;497 10 Claims 1. A mattress covering adapted for fitted disposition over the top, sides, ends and corners of mattresses of standard top surface sizes comprising: an inelastic, generally rectangular top portion having an outer periphery dimensioned to at least substantially cover the top surface of mattresses of at least one predetermined standard top surface size; a side skirt formed, apart from any seams, from two layers of inelastic textile material joined with the outer periphery of the generally rectangular top portion and extending transversely from the outer periphery of the top portion around the entire outer periphery of the top portion in a closed loop, the two layers of inelastic textile material being ultrasonically welded to each other; a first elastic cord secured with the side skirt and extending at least partially around a periphery of the side skirt remote from the top portion; and a second elastic cord secured between the two layers of the side skirt so as to impart elasticity to the two layers, the second elastic cord further being located between and spaced apart from the first elastic cord and the outer periphery of the top portion.