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US5545199A
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Hot and cold therapeutic pillow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-07-03
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Granted: 1996-08-13
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Expires: 2015-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A hot and cold therapeutic pillow which includes a cervical roll having relatively firm ends and a relatively soft middle portion. The core of the pillow is hollow and accommodates a cylindrical gel pack which may be heated by microwave radiation or cooled by freezing. The cervical roll may be integrally combined with a head cradle which has a soft middle or central portion and firm ends.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary C. Hudson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1036; A47G9/1081; A47G2009/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow comprising a cervical roll having a cylindrical container made of fabric and having a zippered opening formed in at least one end, a toroidal length of plastic material having two similar relatively firm end portions and a relatively soft central portion disposed in said cylindrical container, a cylindrical gel pack removably disposed within the axial opening of said toroidal length of plastic, said gel pack being capable of reaching and maintaining an elevated temperature upon being subjected to microwave radiation and capable of reaching and maintaining a reduced temperature upon being subjected to freezing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow comprising a cervical roll having a cylindrical container made of fabric and having a zippered opening formed in at least one end, a toroidal length of plastic material having two similar relatively firm end portions and a relatively soft central portion disposed in said cylindrical container, a cylindrical gel pack removably disposed within the axial opening of said toroidal length of plastic, said gel pack being capable of reaching and maintaining an elevated temperature upon being subjected to microwave radiation and capable of reaching and maintaining a reduced temperature upon being subjected to freezing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow comprising a cervical roll having end portions composed of relatively firm high density polyurethane foam and a central portion composed of relatively soft low density polyurethane foam, said cervical roll having a cylindrical axial opening formed therethrough, a cylindrical gel pack removably disposed in said axial opening, said gel pack being capable of reaching and maintaining an elevated temperature when subjected to microwave radiation and capable of reaching and maintaining a reduced temperature when subjected to freezing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow comprising a cervical roll having end portions composed of relatively firm high density polyurethane foam and a central portion composed of relatively soft low density polyurethane foam, said cervical roll having a cylindrical axial opening formed therethrough, a cylindrical gel pack removably disposed in said axial opening, said gel pack being capable of reaching and maintaining an elevated temperature when subjected to microwave radiation and capable of reaching and maintaining a reduced temperature when subjected to freezing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a hot and cold therapeutic pillow as defined in claims 1, the combination in which said plastic material is composed of slickened polyester fibers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow as defined in claim 1 and further comprising a head cradle attached to the periphery of said cervical roll and extending outwardly therefrom, said head cradle also being made of plastic material and having two relatively firm end portions and a relatively soft central portion, the end portions of said head cradle being aligned with the end portions of said cervical roll and the central portion of said head cradle being aligned with the central portion of said cervical roll.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow as defined in claim 4 wherein said plastic material is composed of polyurethane foam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow as defined in claim 4 wherein said plastic material is composed of slickened polyester fibers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hot and cold therapeutic pillow as defined in claim 6 and further including a layer of convoluted polyurethane foam laminated to each side of said head cradle.
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) | 1999-08-13 | 2000-02-12 | 2000-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-08-13 | 2004-02-12 | 2004-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-08-13 | 2008-02-12 | 2008-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |