US4173048A
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Pillow configuration
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-01
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Granted: 1979-11-06
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Expires: 1998-02-01
Abstract
Abstract By providing a pillow having a central head supporting portion with two extension portions, substantially perpendicular to the central portion, an extremely comfortable, restful, sleeper-encircling pillow incorporating built-in arm rests and blanket or sheet slip-prevention means is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, the pillow comprises a substantially uniform cross-sectional area throughout its entire length, with easily accessible, firm, supportive filler material disposed within an enclosing cover in order to allow the amount of filler material to be adjustable to one's particular needs.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Varaney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47C20/021; A47C20/023; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A pillow for comfortably encircling substantially the entire body of the user comprising: A. a central portion for supporting the head of the user, and B. two extension portions flexibly interconnected with said central portion, substantially perpendicular thereto, and extending substantially the entire length of the bed, providing arm rest zones and blanket retaining means, whereby the pillow comfortably supports the user's head, allowing him to enter a major portion of the pillow and merge comfortably therewith with the pillow sides encircling the user's body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A pillow for comfortably encircling substantially the entire body of the user comprising: A. a central portion for supporting the head of the user, and B. two extension portions flexibly interconnected with said central portion, substantially perpendicular thereto, and extending substantially the entire length of the bed, providing arm rest zones and blanket retaining means, whereby the pillow comfortably supports the user's head, allowing him to enter a major portion of the pillow and merge comfortably therewith with the pillow sides encircling the user's body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
A pillow for comfortably encircling substantially the entire body of the user comprising: A. a cover defining the outer peripheral surface of said pillow, said cover incorporating (a) a central portion, and (b) two extension portions substantially perpendicular to the central portion and each extending substantially the entire length of the bed; and B. filler material contained within said cover providing the desired amount of resilient support, whereby the pillow encircles substantially the entire body of the user while comfortably supporting the head of the user and allowing the user to enter a major portion of the pillow and merge comfortably therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A pillow for comfortably encircling substantially the entire body of the user comprising: A. a cover defining the outer peripheral surface of said pillow, said cover incorporating (a) a central portion, and (b) two extension portions substantially perpendicular to the central portion and each extending substantially the entire length of the bed; and B. filler material contained within said cover providing the desired amount of resilient support, whereby the pillow encircles substantially the entire body of the user while comfortably supporting the head of the user and allowing the user to enter a major portion of the pillow and merge comfortably therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pillow defined in claim 2, wherein said filler material comprises, one selected from the group consisting of batt material and foam material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The pillow defined in claim 2, wherein said cover further comprises a readily accessible portal zone and said filler material comprises batt material disposed throughout the interior volume of the cover, whereby the quantity of batt material can be easily varied by the user.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A pillow as defined in claim 2, wherein said pillow comprises an overall U-shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A pillow defined in claim 2, wherein said pillow comprises an overall V-shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The pillow defined in claim 2, wherein said central portion incorporates a head supporting zone and said extension portions extend from the central portion below the shoulder line of the user, thereby providing both arm resting zones and sheet and blanket retaining means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pillow defined in claim 1, wherein the filler material of said extension portions comprises foam material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
73 words
The pillow defined in claim 1, wherein said pillow is further defined as comprising batt filler material disposed throughout said pillow central portion and extension portions on one side of the pillow and foam filler material is disposed throughout the central portion and extension portions of the other side of the pillow and in contact with the batt material, thereby providing a pillow having the capability of being used under all climate conditions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-11-05 | 1983-05-07 | 1983-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-05 | 1987-05-07 | 1987-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-05 | 1991-05-07 | 1991-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |