ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,484,719, issued on Dec. 2.

"Mattress cover and methods of use" was invented by Donald W. Smith (Birmingham, Ala.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A mattress cover, as disclosed herein, comprises a top panel, a skirt, and an elastic band affixed to the skirt bottom end. A first indicator is embossed on the top panel exterior surface to indicate the size and orientation of the cover. A second indicator is imprinted on the elastic band exterior surface to indicate the size of the cover. A third indicator is affixed to the top panel exterior surface to indicate the size and orientation of the cover. At least one of the indicators is preferably ...