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US3763509A
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Adjustable pillow apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-17
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-11-17
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable pillow apparatus having telescoping pillow frame attached to a pair of pillow sections, with each pillow section being attached to one end of the pillow frame. The pillow sections have angled engaging surfaces for sliding on each other so that expanding and contracting the pillow frame will slide the pillow sections to adjust the shape of the pillow.
Inventors
- 👤 T Mittendorf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
An adjustable pillow comprising in combination: a pillow frame having two end portions movably connected by an adjustable middle portion for expanding and contracting the length of said pillow frame; a pair of pillow sections each connected to one end portion of said pillow frame and each having an angled engaging surface for engaging the other pillow section to form a pair of sliding wedges; each engaging surface of each pillow section being slidable on the other pillow section when said pillow frame is adjusted whereby the shape of said pillow can be adjusted by adjusting said pillow frame; removable attachment means for removably attaching each said pillow section to one end portion of said pillow frame, said removable attachment means having a portion on each said end portion of said pillow frame and a portion on each said pillow section whereby engaging said portion on said pillow frame with said portion on said pillow section will removably attach said pillow sections to said frame; and gripping means for gripping said pillow for adjusting said pillow frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
An adjustable pillow comprising in combination: a pillow frame having two end portions movably connected by an adjustable middle portion for expanding and contracting the length of said pillow frame; a pair of pillow sections each connected to one end portion of said pillow frame and each having an angled engaging surface for engaging the other pillow section to form a pair of sliding wedges; each engaging surface of each pillow section being slidable on the other pillow section when said pillow frame is adjusted whereby the shape of said pillow can be adjusted by adjusting said pillow frame; removable attachment means for removably attaching each said pillow section to one end portion of said pillow frame, said removable attachment means having a portion on each said end portion of said pillow frame and a portion on each said pillow section whereby engaging said portion on said pillow frame with said portion on said pillow section will removably attach said pillow sections to said frame; and gripping means for gripping said pillow for adjusting said pillow frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said pillow frame and pillow sections each have snap connections thereon for removably snapping said pillow sections to said pillow frames.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said pillow frame includes a telescoping middle portion frictionally held at different positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which said pillow frame includes a telescoping middle portion having a ratchet mechanism for holding said frame at different positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 in which gripping means includes said pillow frame end portions each having handles therein for holding said frame for adjusting said pillow.
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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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |