US4091481A
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Tooth pillow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-09
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1997-05-09
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a pillow shaped in a three-dimensional, tooth-like configuration. This tooth-shaped pillow comprises a top occlusel surface, an upper crown surface and at least one lower root-like projection. Secured to the crown surface is a tooth-and-coin receiving pocket in which the "tooth fairy" may deposit coins and other valuables in exchange for baby teeth which a child places therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Hallie G. Redman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/008; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A tooth pillow novelty device for receiving tooth and coins comprising: filler material; an outer cover means shaped to form a three-dimensional pillow and encapsulating the filler material; and pocket means secured to the outer pillow surface, the improvement comprising in combination: the pillow being tooth-shaped and including an upper crown portion and at least one lower root projection; the crown portion having raised cusp members about the upper surface thereof, the cusp members forming a top occlusel biting surface, a fossa formed between the cusp members and the occlusel surface; the pocket means being secured to the upper crown portion below the fossa and above at least one root projection, the pocket having an upper tooth and coin receiving opening; at least part of the outer tooth pillow surface is covered with tooth-loss related indicia; whereby the "tooth fairy" may replace children's baby teeth situated in the pocket with coins or other valuable commodities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A tooth pillow novelty device for receiving tooth and coins comprising: filler material; an outer cover means shaped to form a three-dimensional pillow and encapsulating the filler material; and pocket means secured to the outer pillow surface, the improvement comprising in combination: the pillow being tooth-shaped and including an upper crown portion and at least one lower root projection; the crown portion having raised cusp members about the upper surface thereof, the cusp members forming a top occlusel biting surface, a fossa formed between the cusp members and the occlusel surface; the pocket means being secured to the upper crown portion below the fossa and above at least one root projection, the pocket having an upper tooth and coin receiving opening; at least part of the outer tooth pillow surface is covered with tooth-loss related indicia; whereby the "tooth fairy" may replace children's baby teeth situated in the pocket with coins or other valuable commodities.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3789546A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |