ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,419,448, issued on Sept. 23.
"Blanket cozy" was invented by Victoria Oliver (Lloydminster, Canada).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A Blanket Cozy is composed of a top piece made of sheet material, a bottom portion also made of sheet material, and a separating zipper that serves to separate the two portions. The upper and lower halves of the sheet have the potential to combine and create a protective covering intended for use on a bed. The protective sheet can be designed to secure a quilt, blanket, and/or other bedding, thereby preventing the quilt's upper surface from getting dirty due to user contact. The upper section of the sheet may ...