BACKGROUND

For comfort and warmth, a person generally wishes to have one or more of a sheet, a blanket, a bedspread, or a comforter (individually, and collectively, “bedding”) covering the person's body. Generally, the bedding is tucked in at the foot of the bed between the frame or box spring and the mattress. Because sheets are a standard length, the more sheet that is tucked in, and the thicker the mattress, the less sheet is available to cover the individual. Thus, individuals sleeping on their backs, taller individuals, and/or individuals sleeping on thicker mattresses (certain mattresses are 18″ thick) may feel that the sheet or bedding is “too short”, that is, it does not extend far enough on the top part of the individual's body to provide the desired comfort and warmth. Further, when a person is sleeping on his/her back, his/her feet generally point upward, rather than lying flat against the mattress. The weight of the bedding on the person's feet, exaggerated by the tension caused by the bedding being tucked in at the foot of the bed, tends to force the feet toward a downward pointing position, which many people find uncomfortable. Further, persons with foot or ankle injuries, or irritated skin, such as from sunburn, poison ivy, burns, or other conditions, often find any contact, weight, or pressure by the bedding on their feet to be uncomfortable or even painful. An adjustable bedding cover height and lengthwise positioning apparatus, described below, positions the bedding away from the person's feet, thereby assisting the person in getting a good night's sleep, while also facilitating changing the lengthwise positioning of the bedding covers.

