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US4447922A
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Pillow apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-01-22
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Granted: 1984-05-15
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Expires: 2002-01-22
Abstract
Abstract Pillow apparatus includes a centrally disposed slot extending axially through a pillow which receives a user's head and a relieved portion beneath the slot, on the bottom of the pillow.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry D. Brochu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D1/00; A47D1/10; A47D1/103; A47D15/00; A47D15/005; A47D15/008; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/121; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065; A61G7/07; A61G7/072; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A resilient pillow apparatus, comprising, in combination: first wing means having a first top surface and a first bottom surface; second wing means spaced apart from the first wing means and having a second top surface and a second bottom surface; center means disposed between and secured to the first and second wing means and having a bottom compound concave arch extending upwardly between the first and second wing means and above the first and second bottom surfaces to allow the center means to move downwardly under the weight of a user on the center means, said center means being disposed downwardly from the first and second top surfaces, the first wing means further including a first inner side extending downwardly from the first top surface to the center means, the second wing means further including a second inner side extending downwardly from the second top surface to the center means, the center means further including a convex top arch extending between the first and second inner sides of the first and second wings, respectively, whereby the first and second wing means move inwardly under the weight of a user with the first and second inner sides disposed against the user on the center means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A resilient pillow apparatus, comprising, in combination: first wing means having a first top surface and a first bottom surface; second wing means spaced apart from the first wing means and having a second top surface and a second bottom surface; center means disposed between and secured to the first and second wing means and having a bottom compound concave arch extending upwardly between the first and second wing means and above the first and second bottom surfaces to allow the center means to move downwardly under the weight of a user on the center means, said center means being disposed downwardly from the first and second top surfaces, the first wing means further including a first inner side extending downwardly from the first top surface to the center means, the second wing means further including a second inner side extending downwardly from the second top surface to the center means, the center means further including a convex top arch extending between the first and second inner sides of the first and second wings, respectively, whereby the first and second wing means move inwardly under the weight of a user with the first and second inner sides disposed against the user on the center means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the convex top arch is compound convex in configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which both the first inner side and the second inner side extend downwardly and inwardly from their respective tops to provide inwardly sloping sides.
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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) | 1987-05-15 | 1987-11-14 | 1988-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-15 | 1991-11-14 | 1992-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-15 | 1995-11-14 | 1996-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |