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Pillowcase and insert for converting conventional pillow into an orthopedic pillow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-13
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Granted: 1988-07-05
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Expires: 2006-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A pillowcase and insert for converting a conventional pillow into a orthopedic pillow comprising a pillowcase having a pocket secured to the inside of the pillowcase receiving a soft, resilient, elastomeric insert. A conventional pillow is inserted in the pillowcase such that the pillowcase, insert and pillow support the neck and head of the user while lying on a side or in a supine position.
Inventors
- 👤 Gustave R. Rinz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02; A47G9/0238; A47G9/0253; A47G9/10; A47G9/1081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A pillowcase for converting a conventional pillow into an orthopedic pillow comprising two rectangular panels having opposed long sides and short sides, said panels being joined along three sides and the other of said sides forming an opening for receiving a pillow body, a flat panel having parallel opposed spaced long sides and parallel opposed short sides, said flat panel being attached along its long opposed sides to the inner surface of one of said rectangular panels adjacent one of the long sides thereof, said flat panel being parallel with the other rectangular panel and defining an elongated pocket extending generally parallel to and extending substantially along the entire length of a long side of said rectangular panels, said pocket having at least one end open, an elongated removable insert extending substantially along the entire length of said flat panel and positioned in said pocket, said insert being made of resilient material such that when a pillow is placed in said pillowcase, the insert defines an orthopedic support for the neck and head of a person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A pillowcase for converting a conventional pillow into an orthopedic pillow comprising two rectangular panels having opposed long sides and short sides, said panels being joined along three sides and the other of said sides forming an opening for receiving a pillow body, a flat panel having parallel opposed spaced long sides and parallel opposed short sides, said flat panel being attached along its long opposed sides to the inner surface of one of said rectangular panels adjacent one of the long sides thereof, said flat panel being parallel with the other rectangular panel and defining an elongated pocket extending generally parallel to and extending substantially along the entire length of a long side of said rectangular panels, said pocket having at least one end open, an elongated removable insert extending substantially along the entire length of said flat panel and positioned in said pocket, said insert being made of resilient material such that when a pillow is placed in said pillowcase, the insert defines an orthopedic support for the neck and head of a person.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 1 wherein said insert which comprises: a soft, resilient, elastomeric material having a generally semi-cylindrical shape having a cross sectional diameter in the range of about 4 inches to 5 inches, said pillowcase insert having a width and length slightly less than the width and length of said pocket, and said semi-cylindrical insert having a length in the range of about 17 inches to 19 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 2 wherein said diameter is about 5 inches and said length is about 17 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 1 wherein said flat panel has a length slightly less than the length of the pillowcase.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 2 wherein said flat panel has a rectangular shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 4 wherein said flat panel is fastened to one of the panels of the pillowcase by stitching.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 4 wherein said insert is substantially semi-circular in cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 1 wherein said insert comprises a body of soft, resilient, elastomeric material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pillowcase set forth in claim 7 wherein said insert comprises a material selected from the group comprising foamed polyurethane and foamed polyester.
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