Method for securing bed coverings and apparatus therefor

摘要

A method for attaching a bed covering to a bed includes:;(a) providing a bed having a mattress disposed on top of a box spring,;(b) providing a bed covering;;(c) providing a device for attaching the bed covering to the bed, the device including:;an elongated member having first and second ends;;a connector attached to the first end;;an anchor connected to the second end;;(d) positioning the anchor so that it abuts at least one of the side wall of the mattress and the side wall of the box spring;;(e) placing the elongated member between the mattress and the box spring; and,;(f) attaching the connector to the bed covering, wherein the connector is sandwiched between the mattress and the box spring.;In another embodiment, the box spring is replaced by a support surface. In another embodiment, the anchor has nubs which horizontally engage both the mattress and the support surface.