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Breath deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-07
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1994-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A breath deflector comprised of a surface sheet having end edges and side edges divided into four areas by three folding lines connecting the side edges of the surface sheet wherein the four areas are foldably connected to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Emma Zmijewski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A collapsible breath deflector for placing between two adjacent pillows on a bed comprising: a rectangular surface sheet having end edges and side edges; the end edges of a length substantially equivalent to the pillow width; three folding lines connecting the side edges to form two end and two middle rectangular areas foldably connected to each other; the two end areas are of equal size and shape; the two middle areas are of equal size and shape; the end areas and middle areas of a size and shape such that when the two end areas are placed underneath the two pillows adjacent to each other the two middle areas fold to a height above the bed and at an angle to the bed sufficient to deflect, but not reflect, a person's breath lying on one pillow from a person lying on the adjacent pillow; whereby the breath deflector can be folded and collapsed flat so that it can be easily stored.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A collapsible breath deflector for placing between two adjacent pillows on a bed comprising: a rectangular surface sheet having end edges and side edges; the end edges of a length substantially equivalent to the pillow width; three folding lines connecting the side edges to form two end and two middle rectangular areas foldably connected to each other; the two end areas are of equal size and shape; the two middle areas are of equal size and shape; the end areas and middle areas of a size and shape such that when the two end areas are placed underneath the two pillows adjacent to each other the two middle areas fold to a height above the bed and at an angle to the bed sufficient to deflect, but not reflect, a person's breath lying on one pillow from a person lying on the adjacent pillow; whereby the breath deflector can be folded and collapsed flat so that it can be easily stored.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The breath deflector of claim 1, wherein the surface sheet is made of plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The breath deflector of claim 1, wherein the surface sheet is clear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The breath deflector of claim 1, wherein the surface sheet is washable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The breath deflector of claim 1, wherein the surface sheet is constructed of fireproof material.
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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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |