System and method for reducing foot contact with bedding

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  "publication_number": "US12303034B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "System and method for reducing foot contact with bedding",
  "abstract": "A bedding standoff includes a first platelike leg, a second platelike leg offset from the first platelike leg, and a crossbar connecting the first platelike leg to the second platelike leg near a top of the first platelike leg and near a top of the second platelike leg. In some embodiments, the first platelike leg is rotatable relative to the crossbar.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A bedding standoff, comprising: a first plate-shaped leg; a second plate-shaped leg offset from the first plate-shaped leg; a crossbar connecting the first plate-shaped leg to the second plate-shaped leg near a top of the first plate-shaped leg and near a top of the second plate-shaped leg; and a hinge component rotatably carried by the first plate-shaped leg, the hinge component comprising a crossbar receiver configured to receive the crossbar; wherein the first plate-shaped leg is rotatable relative to the crossbar; wherein the hinge component comprises a pin for being received by the first plate-shaped leg; and wherein the first plate-shaped leg comprises a C-shaped protrusion that forms a C-slot configured to receive the pin.",
    "2. The bedding standoff of claim 1, wherein the hinge component comprises a C-shaped receiver.",
    "3. The bedding standoff of claim 2, wherein the C-shaped receiver is configured to receive the C-shaped protrusion into a C-shaped space formed by the C-shaped receiver.",
    "4. The bedding standoff of claim 3, wherein the first plate-shaped leg comprises a cutout for receiving the crossbar receiver therethrough during rotation of the hinge component relative to the first plate-shaped leg.",
    "5. The bedding standoff of claim 4, wherein the first plate-shaped leg comprises a flexible tab for selectively preventing removal of the hinge component from attachment to the first plate-shaped leg.",
    "6. The bedding standoff of claim 1, wherein the second plate-shaped leg is substantially a mirror construction of the first plate-shaped leg.",
    "7. A bedding standoff, comprising: a first plate-shaped leg; a second plate-shaped leg offset from the first plate-shaped leg; and a crossbar connecting the first plate-shaped leg to the second plate-shaped leg near a top of the first plate-shaped leg and near a top of the second plate-shaped leg; a plate-shaped extender connected to a base of the first plate-shaped leg; and at least one of (1) wherein the plate-shaped extender comprises an upper hook received by a base vertical slot of the first plate-shaped leg and (2) wherein the plate-shaped extender comprises an upper protrusion received by a base side slot of the first plate-shaped leg.",
    "8. A bedding standoff, comprising: a first leg; a second leg offset from the first leg; a crossbar connecting the first leg to the second leg near a top of the first leg and near a top of the second leg; and a hinge component rotatably carried by the first leg, the hinge component comprising a crossbar receiver configured to receive the crossbar; wherein the first leg is rotatable relative to the crossbar; wherein the hinge component comprises a pin for being received by the first leg; wherein the first leg comprises a C-shaped protrusion that forms a C-slot configured to receive the pin; and wherein the hinge component comprises a C-shaped receiver."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "Not applicable.\n\nNot applicable.\n\nIn the field of traditional sleeping systems, mattresses are typically outfitted with mattress covers, sheets, blankets, and comforters, collectively referred to as bedding. In most cases, one or more items of betting rest atop feet of a sleeper. However, some sleepers experience discomfort from unmitigated contact of the bedding with their feet. For example, some sleepers may experience a sensation of overheating of their feet, may experience sensory irritation, or may have a foot injury that should not be in contact with the bedding. While some solutions have provided bedding standoff devices to protect feet from bedding, the devices are unwieldy, not right-sized, cannot easily be erected for use and subsequently be folded so the bed can be made up, or themselves present a hazard to the feet of a sleeper. Accordingly, there is a need for an improved bedding standoff suitable for reducing contact between the feet of sleepers and bedding.\n\nFIG. 1 is an oblique view of a bedding standoff according to an embodiment of this disclosure with the bedding standoff in a deployed configuration.\n\nFIG. 2 is an oblique view of the bedding standoff of FIG. 1 in a partially collapsed configuration.\n\nFIG. 3 is an oblique view of the bedding standoff of FIG. 1 in a fully collapsed configuration.\n\nFIG. 4 is an oblique view of a leg of the bedding standoff FIG. 1.\n\nFIG. 5 is another oblique view of the leg of FIG. 4.\n\nFIG. 6 is an oblique view of a hinge component of the bedding standoff of FIG. 1.",
  "cpc": [
    "A47C 21/024",
    "A47C 21/02",
    "A47C 21/022"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "A47C 21/00",
    "A47C 21/02"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "Bedcovers Foot Bunker LLC"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Robert David Hogan",
    "Conner Holt Anderson"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2024-11-05",
  "publication_date": "2025-05-20",
  "grant_date": "2025-05-20",
  "priority_date": "2024-11-05",
  "application_number": "US-202418937883-A",
  "family_id": "95717212",
  "cited_by_count": 1,
  "citations": [
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}