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Sleeping pillow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-31
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A two level dual firmness pillow construction which intrinsically affords effective support for maintaining optimum head and neck posture while sleeping on the back or either side of the body and which reduces to a minimum the liklihood of muscle spasms, stiffness or pain about the head, neck and shoulders, or decreased blood circulation as a result of sleeping or reclining.
Inventors
- 👤 J Downing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A sleeping pillow comprising a unitary structure consisting of a soft-textured two-level top component, and a relatively hard-textured one level base component bonded to said top component; said top component comprising a pair of raised side sections partially bounding an inclined intermediate section, and a roll section spanning said side sections and merging therewith at the front of the structure; said roll section defining a transverse channel, and said base component comprising a u-shaped member providing a pair of sides matching said raised side sections of said top component and partially bounding an opening for passing said inclined intermediate section of said top component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A sleeping pillow comprising a unitary structure consisting of a soft-textured two-level top component, and a relatively hard-textured one level base component bonded to said top component; said top component comprising a pair of raised side sections partially bounding an inclined intermediate section, and a roll section spanning said side sections and merging therewith at the front of the structure; said roll section defining a transverse channel, and said base component comprising a u-shaped member providing a pair of sides matching said raised side sections of said top component and partially bounding an opening for passing said inclined intermediate section of said top component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A sleeping pillow as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base component includes a joiner element spanning said pair of sides of said u-shaped member, and wherein said joiner element is fitted within the channel of said roll section of said top component in the assembled unitary structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sleeping pillow as set forth in claim 2, wherein a groove is defined between the lower surface of said inclined intermediate section of said top component and an underlying mattress.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A sleeping pillow as set forth in claim 1 wherein the connection of said intermediate section to side sections of said top component is such as to present said intermediate section at a lower level than said side sections and downwardly inclined from said roll section to provide in relation to said sections a cradle for the head of a person reclining thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A sleeping pillow as set forth in claim 3 wherein the inclined intermediate section is extendable slightly upwardly without any undue bulge whenever an arm of a person reclining on an underlying mattress is extended through said groove.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |