US3879775A
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Cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-05
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A cushion usable as a pillow or a sofa-cushion as well as a bag containing a blanket or the like which can be taken out to cover the user''s body and also can be used as a pillow or a sofacushion, after the blanket or the like has been taken out. When the blanket or the like is not in use it can easily be kept inside the bag or the cushion to clear up the surroundings, and the cushion with the blanket or the like kept inside is also usable as a cushion as well.
Inventors
- 👤 Motoko Iwata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A cushion usable as a pillow or sofa-pillow as well as a bag, which can contain a blanket or the like therein, comprising: an outer covering sheet of a rectangular shaped fabric or the like; three masses of cushionable material; three compartment covers each connected to said outer covering sheet at least along a single transverse line and forming compartments either alone or in combination with said outer covering sheet, each compartment containing one of said masses of cushionable material, said compartments being disposed with respect to said outer covering sheet so as to be arrangeable in tandem; and a pair of gussets which are made substantially of quadrangular shaped cloth or the like and are connected to the longitudinal edges of said outer covering sheet, substantially at three peripherial edges of the quandrangle of said gussets, respectively, to form a bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A cushion usable as a pillow or sofa-pillow as well as a bag, which can contain a blanket or the like therein, comprising: an outer covering sheet of a rectangular shaped fabric or the like; three masses of cushionable material; three compartment covers each connected to said outer covering sheet at least along a single transverse line and forming compartments either alone or in combination with said outer covering sheet, each compartment containing one of said masses of cushionable material, said compartments being disposed with respect to said outer covering sheet so as to be arrangeable in tandem; and a pair of gussets which are made substantially of quadrangular shaped cloth or the like and are connected to the longitudinal edges of said outer covering sheet, substantially at three peripherial edges of the quandrangle of said gussets, respectively, to form a bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cushion of a bag style as claimed in claim 1 wherein a pair of carrying means are provided on both edges of said outer covering sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cushion as claimed in claim 1 wherein a pair of elastic strings are arranged at the upper parts of said gusset cloths.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A cushion in accordance with claim 1, wherein said three compartment covers coMprise a single inner covering sheet which overlaps exactly upon said outer covering sheet, and wherein said three compartments are defined by said outer and said inner covering sheets connected together along an endless peripheral line and two transverse lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cushion in accordance with claim 1, wherein one of said compartments is formed by one of said compartment covers alone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A cushion in accordance with claim 5, wherein said one compartment cover is attached to said outer covering sheet along only one side thereof and the other two of said compartment covers are attached to said outer covering sheet along all four peripheral sides thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cushion in accordance with claim 1 further comprising means for attachably fastening the longitudinal ends of said outer covering sheet to each other whereby an openable and closable bag is formed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |