US5528784A
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Adjustable support pillow for comfortable repose
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-01-03
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Granted: 1996-06-25
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Expires: 2015-01-03
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable pillow that supports the head and neck of a user when laying on his/her side or in face downward position is described. This pillow has a central base portion and one or more lateral protrusions, particularly including upper lateral protrusions, all of which are integrally connected to said central base portion. Means are provided for securing one or more lift pads beneath the pillow to vary the height of the pillow surface relative to the plane upon which the pillow and its user are supported.
Inventors
- 👤 Carolyn E. Painter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A pillow comprising a central base portion; two upper lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion and extending outwardly therefrom; one or more lift pads; and means attached to said central base portion for securing said one or more lift pads on the underside thereof to vary the height of said central base portion and said two upper lateral protrusions, said means comprising first and second elastic straps attached to said central base portion so that said first elastic strap is disposed transversely relative to said second elastic strap across said underside of said central base portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A pillow comprising a central base portion; two upper lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion and extending outwardly therefrom; one or more lift pads; and means attached to said central base portion for securing said one or more lift pads on the underside thereof to vary the height of said central base portion and said two upper lateral protrusions, said means comprising first and second elastic straps attached to said central base portion so that said first elastic strap is disposed transversely relative to said second elastic strap across said underside of said central base portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
A pillow comprising a central base portion; one or more lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion and extending outwardly therefrom; and said pillow having means attached thereto for securing one or more lift pads on the underside thereof to vary the height of said central base portion and said one or more lateral protrusions, said means comprising first and second elastic straps attached to said central base portion so that said first elastic strap is disposed transversely relative to said second elastic strap across said underside of said pillow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A pillow comprising a central base portion; one or more lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion and extending outwardly therefrom; and said pillow having means attached thereto for securing one or more lift pads on the underside thereof to vary the height of said central base portion and said one or more lateral protrusions, said means comprising first and second elastic straps attached to said central base portion so that said first elastic strap is disposed transversely relative to said second elastic strap across said underside of said pillow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A pillow according to claim 2 in which said central base portion has a sunken support surface defined therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A pillow according to claim 2 in which said lateral protrusions are upper lateral protrusions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A pillow according to claim 4 which further comprises lower lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pillow according to claim 4 which further comprises medial lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion and extending a shorter distance outwardly from said central base portion than said upper lateral protrusions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A pillow having a top and a bottom surface, an upper and a lower edge, and first and second side edges and said pillow having means attached thereto for securing one or more lift pads adjacent said bottom surface to vary the height of said pillow; said means for attaching said lift pads comprising a first and a second elastic strap attached to said pillow, said first elastic strap extending between said upper edge and said lower edge, said second elastic strap extending between said first side edge and said second side edge across said bottom surface of said pillow in transverse relationship to said first elastic strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
A pillow having a top and a bottom surface, an upper and a lower edge, and first and second side edges and said pillow having means attached thereto for securing one or more lift pads adjacent said bottom surface to vary the height of said pillow; said means for attaching said lift pads comprising a first and a second elastic strap attached to said pillow, said first elastic strap extending between said upper edge and said lower edge, said second elastic strap extending between said first side edge and said second side edge across said bottom surface of said pillow in transverse relationship to said first elastic strap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pillow according to claim 7 in which said pillow has a sunken support surface defined therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A pillow according to claim 7 further having one or more lateral protrusions integrally attached thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
A pillow according to claim 9 in which said lateral protrusions are upper lateral protrusions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A pillow according to claim 10 which further comprises lower lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pillow according to claim 10 which further comprises medial lateral protrusions integrally connected to said central base portion and extending a shorter distance outwardly from said central base portion than said upper lateral protrusions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-06-25 | 1999-12-25 | 2000-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-25 | 2003-12-25 | 2004-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-06-25 | 2007-12-25 | 2008-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |