US3974531A
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Fitted pillow case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-04
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1995-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A fitted pillow case includes a front, center and rear panel, each being of substantially rectangular configuration and approximately identical in dimension and size. The side edges of the panels are joined by stitching. The top edges of the front and center panels are joined by folding to form a first pocket and the bottom edges of the center and rear panels are joined by folding to form a second pocket. A pillow is inserted into the second pocket and the front panel is then everted over the rear panel to cover the opening to the second pocket and thereby secure the pillow therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Verona L. Van Pelt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02; A47G9/0238; A47G9/0253
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
320 words
A fitted pillow case for an unapertured pillow comprising: a front panel, a center panel, a rear panel, each panel being substantially rectangular and approximately identical in dimension and size, each panel has a top and bottom edge and a right and left side edge; the respective right and left side edges of the panels being joined by sewing along these side edges to define raw seams, the top edge of the front and center panels being joined whereby a first pocket is defined between the front and center panels, the bottom edge of the center and rear panels being joined whereby a second pocket is defined between the center and rear panels, the respective bottom edges of the front and center panels being free of attachment to one another whereby a first opening is defined by these unattached edges into the first pocket, the respective top edges of the center and rear panels being free of attachment to one another whereby a second opening is defined by these unattached edges into the second pocket, the raw seams being disposed in one of the pockets, whereby a pillow is adapted to be inserted into the second pocket and the front panel is adapted to be everted over the rear panel to encase the pillow in the second pocket with no portion of the pillow exposed and the encased pillow being unable to unintentionally slip out of the pillow case, the pillow case being made from only the front, center and rear panels with one complete panel covering one side of the pillow and two complete panels covering the other side of the pillow with no edge of any of the panels extending across either side of the pillow, the front and rear panel defining a third and only opening to the ambient through which access may be had to the interior of the pillow case and the pillow encased therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
320 words
A fitted pillow case for an unapertured pillow comprising: a front panel, a center panel, a rear panel, each panel being substantially rectangular and approximately identical in dimension and size, each panel has a top and bottom edge and a right and left side edge; the respective right and left side edges of the panels being joined by sewing along these side edges to define raw seams, the top edge of the front and center panels being joined whereby a first pocket is defined between the front and center panels, the bottom edge of the center and rear panels being joined whereby a second pocket is defined between the center and rear panels, the respective bottom edges of the front and center panels being free of attachment to one another whereby a first opening is defined by these unattached edges into the first pocket, the respective top edges of the center and rear panels being free of attachment to one another whereby a second opening is defined by these unattached edges into the second pocket, the raw seams being disposed in one of the pockets, whereby a pillow is adapted to be inserted into the second pocket and the front panel is adapted to be everted over the rear panel to encase the pillow in the second pocket with no portion of the pillow exposed and the encased pillow being unable to unintentionally slip out of the pillow case, the pillow case being made from only the front, center and rear panels with one complete panel covering one side of the pillow and two complete panels covering the other side of the pillow with no edge of any of the panels extending across either side of the pillow, the front and rear panel defining a third and only opening to the ambient through which access may be had to the interior of the pillow case and the pillow encased therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
106 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, wherein the front and rear panels having exterior and interior faces and the panels being made from fabric having a right and wrong side, the exterior front panel face being the wrong fabric side the interior front panel face being the right fabric side the exterior rear panel face being the right fabric side, the interior rear panel face being the wrong fabric side, the right fabric side of the center panel facing the right fabric side of the front panel, and the wrong fabric side of the center panel facing the wrong fabric side of the rear panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, wherein the bottom edge of the front panel having a selvage or hem on the outer face thereof and the top edge of the rear panel having a selvage or hem on the innerface thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, wherein the panels are made of one-piece of fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4, wherein the front, center and rear panels are joined by sewing along these side edges to define raw seams, the raw seams being disposed in the second pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
216 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, wherein the panels are made of one-piece of fabric, the respective side edges are sewn together with the raw seam created thereby all being in the second pocket, the front and rear panels having exterior and interior faces and the panels being made from fabric having a right and wrong side, the exterior front panel face being the wrong fabric side, the interior front panel face being the right fabric side, the exterior rear panel face being the right fabric side, the interior rear panel face being the wrong fabric side, the right fabric side of the center panel facing the right fabric side of the front panel, and the wrong fabric side of the center panel facing the wrong fabric side of the rear panel, the bottom edge of the front panel having a selvage or hem on the outer face thereof and the top edge of the rear panel having a selvage or hem on the innerface thereof, a pillow is disposed in said second pocket and the front panel is everted over the rear panel to encase the pillow in the second pocket, the right fabric side of the front panel being exteriorly exposed and the right fabric side of the center panel being exteriorly exposed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear panel is made of a first material and the front and center panels are made of one-piece of a second material.
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) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |