US5345633A
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Cushion with internal storage pouch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-04-13
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Granted: 1994-09-13
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Expires: 2013-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A cushion that can detachably secured to a seat back of an automotive or other vehicle by a pair of adjustable straps, which cushion can support the neck of a person while riding in the vehicle, and has an internal storage pouch with a closure. An auxiliary strap is provided which attaches to the adjustable straps to fasten the cushion to a person's waist if it is desired. The cushion includes a body portion which is contoured to fit the neck, preferably filled with a resilient plastic foam, with an outer protective cover of vinyl, and which has a horizontal opening in the back with a zipper to provide selective access to the storage pouch. The auxiliary strap is attached to the adjustable straps to enable the cushion to fit the waists of different sizes of persons.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Harnish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/879; B60N2/882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A cushion for supporting the neck of a person which can be detachably fastened to the seat back of an automotive or other vehicle which comprises a body portion said body portion having a front panel, a bottom panel, side panels, a top panel, a rear panel assembly, said front panel is contoured to fit the neck of a user and to direct his eyes and head forward, said body portion is filled with a resilient support material, a pair of straps having first thistle cloth means thereon, thistle cloth means carried by said cushion rear panel assembly for engagement with said strap first thistle cloth means, said straps each having selectively engagable complimentary strips of thistle cloth on their ends, said rear panel assembly has an upper panel and a lower panel, said upper and said lower panels are detachably joined by a zipper, whereby selectively accessible internal pouch means are provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A cushion for supporting the neck of a person which can be detachably fastened to the seat back of an automotive or other vehicle which comprises a body portion said body portion having a front panel, a bottom panel, side panels, a top panel, a rear panel assembly, said front panel is contoured to fit the neck of a user and to direct his eyes and head forward, said body portion is filled with a resilient support material, a pair of straps having first thistle cloth means thereon, thistle cloth means carried by said cushion rear panel assembly for engagement with said strap first thistle cloth means, said straps each having selectively engagable complimentary strips of thistle cloth on their ends, said rear panel assembly has an upper panel and a lower panel, said upper and said lower panels are detachably joined by a zipper, whereby selectively accessible internal pouch means are provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cushion as defined in claim 1 in which, said front panel is constructed of velour fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cushion as defined in claim 1 in which, said top panel, said side panel, said bottom panel and said rear panel assembly are constructed of vinyl covered fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A cushion which can be carried about a persons waist which comprises a body portion, said body portion is filled with a resilient support material, at least one strap having thistle cloth means thereon, complimental thistle cloth means carried by said cushion said body portion having selectively accessible internal pouch means, and an auxiliary strap is provided having complimental strips of thistle cloth thereon which are selectively engageable with said straps to provide additional length thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
A cushion which can be carried about a persons waist which comprises a body portion, said body portion is filled with a resilient support material, at least one strap having thistle cloth means thereon, complimental thistle cloth means carried by said cushion said body portion having selectively accessible internal pouch means, and an auxiliary strap is provided having complimental strips of thistle cloth thereon which are selectively engageable with said straps to provide additional length thereto.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-09-12 | 2002-03-14 | 2002-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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