US Patent 7441288 Fitted blanket

A fitted blanket has a generally rectangular pocket member attached at its foot end to fit over the foot of the bed mattress. The pocket member is formed of a fabric, e.g., flannel, and has top, side, bottom and back panels, with the top panel having a length dimension of about twelve to twenty-four inches. The side panels have forward edges that extend diagonally from the bottom panel to the top panel Elastic extends around the pocket member is joined to the blanket portion at a seam sewn across the front edge of the top panel. The deep pocket member of this design accommodates in comfort the feet of a sleeper in the bed and also resists being pulled or kicked off the bed.