ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,745,869, issued on Sept. 29, was assigned to HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LLC (Jackson, Wyo.).

"Bed skirt system with truncated trapezoidal center section for adjustable bed" was invented by Shirley Cohen (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A bed skirt includes a center section having a horizontally oriented truncated trapezoidal shape with angled lower extensions and a top rectangular portion. Head and foot sections may connect to the center section, and fastening strips permit attachment to a bed. Stabilization may be provided through internal pockets receiving a horizontal bar and optional sew-in reinforcement mat...