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US4197604A
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Bi-modal pillow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-12
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1999-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A pillow or cushion is provided having an outer fabric sheath stuffed with resilient wadding such that the pillow is extended in an outstretched position in its first mode, therebeing hands with finger-like projections at the outer ends of the pillow which can interlock to form a closed loop in the second mode of the pillow.
Inventors
- 👤 Marianne Nakamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A bi-modal pillow comprising: (a) an elongated resilient body comprising a hollow flexible sheath made resilient by being packed with resilient wadding to springload said body into a naturally outstretched position; and (b) said elongated body having a digit-defining member defined at each end thereof, said digit-defining members each defining a plurality of extending digits enlarged towards the distal ends thereof to permit the interlocking of same against the springloading forces of said resilient wadding to define a closed-loop mode as an alternative to said outstretched position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A bi-modal pillow comprising: (a) an elongated resilient body comprising a hollow flexible sheath made resilient by being packed with resilient wadding to springload said body into a naturally outstretched position; and (b) said elongated body having a digit-defining member defined at each end thereof, said digit-defining members each defining a plurality of extending digits enlarged towards the distal ends thereof to permit the interlocking of same against the springloading forces of said resilient wadding to define a closed-loop mode as an alternative to said outstretched position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A bi-modal pillow according to claim 1 wherein the central portion of said body is thickened relative to the end portions to provide an augmented cushioning effect, and said thickened portion displays indicia representative of a face and including a depending flap serving as a nose for said face and as a smooth cover for bunched portions of said sheath when said pillow is in its closed-loop mode.
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) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |