h a l f b a k e r yGo ahead. Stick a fork in it.
add, search, annotate, link, view, overview, recent, by name, random
news, help, about, links, report a problem
browse anonymously,
or get an account
and write.
register,
|
|
|
Please log in.
Before you can vote, you need to register.
Please log in or create an account.
|
A solution to this nagging problem: You go to bed nice and warm and toasty, only to wake up freezing! What happened? The covers are all wrapped around that significant other, who's lying there, sleeping like a baby. Instead of excuses like, "I didn't know I did it, I was sleeping." I propose:
Infinite
Sheets
At first this might seem to be physically impossible, but the Infinite Sheet can be simulated by mapping the standard 2-dimensional sheet into 3 dimensions. The Infinite Sheet will be cylindrical, and it will fit around the bed, so when that special someone pulls the sheet off you, they will also be pulling more sheet onto you!
[link]
|
| |
OK, it sounds reasonable enough if you want to be covered constantly all night long. I don't think it would work well for me, though. When I go to bed, my body temperature is uncomfortably warm, so I kick off the sheet and blanket. After I am asleep for 2-3 hours my body temperature has dropped sharply and I am uncomfortably cold. I would need a way to get myself out from under the covers without losing my ability to get back under them later -- while still asleep. |
|
| |
Perhaps a better solution is to have 2 independent sets of covers, with each anchored semi-permanently at the outside edge and loose in the middle of the bed to allow for temperature control, cuddling, and any other bedtime activities as needed. |
|
| |
aaaah - ya beat me to it Big Brother |
|
| |
How about a single set of sheets with a "tear-away" centre line of Velcro, and anchor points at one or both sides of the bed? |
|
| |
When your bed-mate begins the jelly-roll manoeuvre, [r-r-r-r-r-ip!], she gets her half, while you stay nicely covered. Until then, you have a fully functional two-person cover, suitable for all the stuff [BB] mentioned. |
|
| |
Velcro always sound so great until your skin scratches on the sharp hook parts and wakes you back up! |
|
| |
With a nearly square queen-sized fitted sheet, it should have stripes so you can remember every time which way you make your bed. Or better yet, print sheets that say "Top" Bottom", "left side" "right side" center line. They'd probably sell quite a few to people who are tired of guessing...
TallPat Sept 31, 2001 |
|
| |
Why not solve all of the
problems in one!! with
electronics!!! As the night
progresses, and your body
temperature cools, have a sheet
that adjusts it's temperature
accordingly. Goodnight. |
|
| |
Just make the duvet big enough to overlap the bed to some significant degree and then tie weights on the ends of lengths of string to each corner. With civilized sleeping partners, the duvet is free to be moved up and down and side to side because of the slack in the corner string. If either party attempts to pull the duvet too far to one side however, the weights are lifted clear of the floor and thereby act to pull the duvet back to the rest position. |
|
| |
I never understood why people have trouble with the grab and turn thing. I do the lift and roll thing even in my sleep. |
|
| |
I just came here to post this. Thanks for taking care of that for me. [+] |
|
| |
It'd be simpler just to have a bed-sized sleeping bag, no? |
|
| |
Love the Idea, but definately needs to be marked with a clear and consice centerline so we can finally know who the "cover stealer" is, once and for all. |
|
| |
my wife and i just have two sets of bedcoverings. she HAS to have her electric blanket (even in the summer) and I can't stand the feel of anything but cotton (my quilt). we each then have separate comforters. |
|
| |
I thought of this tonight. Circumferential sheet. It seems good. |
|
| |
I had a very similar idea. The enhancements you have left out are |
|
| |
1) Heated rollers on each side of the bed so hot duvet is always incoming. |
|
| |
2) A roller and gear mechanism which rotates the bottom sheet in the opposite direction to the duvet. This makes rolling over really easy. |
|
| |
what about hooking a power generator to the sheets. |
|
| |
i am sure some couple sleeping habits are enough to charge
a phone |
|
| |