Compartmented Patents (Class 5/645)
  • Patent number: 11641959
    Abstract: A pillow may include a pillowcase having a first end, a second end opposing the first end, and first and second opposing sides extending between the first end and the second end. The pillowcase also may include first and second end chambers respectively adjacent the first and second ends, a medial chamber between the first and second end chambers, and baffles extending between the first and second opposing sides and defining the first and second end chambers and the medial chamber. The pillow also may include a pillow insert within one of the first and second end chambers, and the medial chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC.
    Inventor: Michelle Daniels
  • Patent number: 11627821
    Abstract: A triangular-shaped lower-body pillow has an upper and a lower triangular fabric panel joined along outer edges, seams joining the upper and lower fabric panels, forming a plurality of separate, fillable compartments, and closures along outer edges of the lower-body pillow, allowing access to the separate, fillable compartments. With the closures open, compartments are filled to a same or different thickness, and the closures are then closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: Jamie Noble
  • Patent number: 11510510
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pillow cover and pillow having a plurality of compartments. The pillow cover includes a top sheet and a bottom sheet that are connected to define a chamber. An envelope is located on the bottom sheet adjacent to the chamber. A releasable fastener is connected to and located between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The pillow includes a pad located in the envelope and may include an insert located in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: FABRICTECH 2000, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Bergman
  • Patent number: 11503930
    Abstract: A multi-use pillow that provides for a shape guided by and contemplated for use in therapeutics, ergonomics, and comfort. The multi-use pillow comprises of an outer shell configured with a first enclosure, a second enclosure, and a channel separating the two enclosures. A first inner pod and a second inner pod are received into the first enclosure and the second enclosure, respectively, and are structured to conform to a size of their respective enclosures. The multi-use pillow may be folded at the channel and allow the pillow to be adapted for use as a stacked pillow or back support. The multi-use pillow may also be adapted for several sleeping styles conforming to proper lumbar and neck support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Patrick Kenneth Silva
  • Patent number: 11344142
    Abstract: A dual-sided pillow with an outer case, a semi-permeable barrier, a first fill compartment, and a second fill compartment. Said first fill compartment is preferably filled with a first fill material preferably being a polyester fiber faux down and said second fill compartment filled with a second fill material preferably being a polyester memory foam. The preferred embodiment utilizes a serged stitching, along its outer perimeter. The dual-sided pillow provides pressure relief for the cervical spine. The dual-sided pillow enables a user to attain a neutrally aligned spinal position and comfort while the user sleeps on his or her back and allows a user to immediately convert his or her pillow to enable a user to alleviate medical problems by sleeping on his or her side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron Kautz, Adrianne Kautz
  • Patent number: 11253089
    Abstract: A pillow apparatus includes a first cover including a first perimeter. The pillow apparatus also includes a second cover including a second perimeter. At least a portion of the first perimeter is coupled to at least a portion of the second perimeter forming a cavity between the first cover and the second cover. The pillow apparatus further includes a core frame positioned within the cavity. A core frame perimeter of the core frame is coupled to at least one of the first cover or the second cover. In addition, the pillow apparatus includes a core cushion retained by the core frame. The pillow apparatus includes a peripheral cushion retained by the core frame and at least partially surrounding the core cushion. The core cushion has a firmness that is greater than a firmness of the peripheral cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: The Pillow Club, LLC
    Inventor: Chris Griggs
  • Patent number: 11154419
    Abstract: A therapeutic device combines both hot and cold therapy to work simultaneously together. The therapeutic device has a first portion being made of a material capable of being heated to a first temperature and a second portion having a fastener capable of connecting to a cold pack having a second temperature. The application of both hot and cold to the site of an injury of a user stimulates blood circulation to an injured muscle with heat and reduces inflammation with cold to facilitate a faster and more efficient recovery process of the afflicted area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce Wayne Miller, Wayne Allan Miller
  • Patent number: 10925420
    Abstract: A head pillow has an outer unit comprising two outer compartments with a common width and length, joined along a line in the length direction, each having an upper and a lower fabric wall and a closable opening providing access, and an inner unit with three separate compartments, joined side-by-side with a closable opening. Compartments are filled to a same or different thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Jamie Noble
  • Patent number: 10925418
    Abstract: A down-fill pillow structure is formed by a fabric pouch in which is captively retained in close fit therein, one or more down feather sheet of predetermined density and substantially even thickness in which the down feathers are bound together by a binding agent. The down feather sheet has a memory which exhibits rebounding properties. A shaped core body may be inserted in the fabric pouch and encapsulated by the down feather sheet or sheet portions. The down-fill pillow may also be constructed as an ergonomic or non-allergenic pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Ronie Reuben
  • Patent number: 10869556
    Abstract: A pillow is provided that includes a back section having opposite front and back surfaces that each extend between opposite top and bottom surfaces. The surfaces each extend between opposite first and second side surfaces. The pillow includes spaced apart first and second arms that each extend outwardly from the front surface. The first arm has an inner surface and an opposite outer surface that is continuous with the first side surface. The second arm has an inner surface and an opposite outer surface that is continuous with the second side surface. The inner surfaces are continuous with the front surface. The top surface and the side surfaces each include a first portion comprising a first material and a second portion comprising a second material that is different from the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Bedgear, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10869565
    Abstract: A pillow for a user may include a compressible resilient bottom support base; a top sack enclosing a distinct mix of foam fill particles; the top sack including sewn and un-sewn sections or internal baffles defining a pattern of channels or chambers for controlling movement of the distinct mix of foam fill particles; wherein the pattern of channels or chambers may generally resemble the shape of a plurality of baseball bats lined up together vertically side by side; the compressible resilient support base including a generally flat surface for receiving the top sack and defining a surface for the distinct mix of foam fill particles to travel over; wherein the sack enclosing the distinct mix of foam fill particles may be reset to an original state by holding the pillow vertically or by patting the top sides or back of the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: Donny Ponder, Tatiana Ponder
  • Patent number: 10292509
    Abstract: A universal pillow for seating on a base surface includes a top surface having a negative parabolic shape or a convex shape relative to the base surface and a bottom surface having a convex shape relative to the base surface. The pillow includes up to five zones I-V, with a center zone I being designed for side sleepers, the two adjacent zones II, III being designed for back sleepers, and the two adjacent, outer zones IV, V being designed for stomach sleepers. The pillow may have different sections and parts in order to vary the feel of the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: HOMTEX, INC.
    Inventor: Gerald E. Wootten, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10092808
    Abstract: A golf aid has a compressible center shaped to fit comfortably between a golfer's upper arm and torso; and a slippery covering over the compressible center, such that the golfer must compress the golf aid in the armpit to prevent slippage of the golf aid. This enables the golfer to develop a consistent set-up and address posture with the appropriate tension in the correct muscles. This golf aid has been found to be helpful in correcting the golfer's swing and in improving the short game and putting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Inventors: Dana A. Clark, Winifred Nabb Sewell
  • Patent number: 9814319
    Abstract: A configurable seating assembly includes a plurality of rectangular pad assemblies disposed within a durable cover assembly. The cover includes a generally triangular or tapered upper chamber forming a back support portion above a generally rectangular lower chamber forming a body support portion. A wedge assembly, manufactured from a foam material, is removably positioned in the upper chamber, and the pads, manufactured from a foam material, are positioned in the compartments of a separator assembly within the lower chamber thereby providing a seating apparatus. A front panel at the forward end of the lower chamber provides an opening into the cover assembly allowing insertion and removal of the wedge and pads. The pads may be removed from the cover and arranged on the floor providing pads for sleeping. The front panel is releasably secured to the cover by cooperating removable connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: American National Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Shane Miller, Joseph Charles Bonner
  • Patent number: 9795232
    Abstract: A pillow cover includes first and second panels joined to one another at front and rear edges to form upper and lower surfaces and side panels joined to the first and second panels at their respective peripheries. The side panels sides each have enlarged end portions with a thinning middle section to define an hourglass shape. The enlarged end portions having a major dimension. A baffle panel is joined to the first and second panels and extends between the side panels. The baffle panel has a height dimension less than the major dimension. The first and second panels, the side panels and the baffle panel define two continuous internal volumes. The baffle panel maintains the pillow in an hourglass shape. The side panels are symmetrical front to back. A filled pillow having an hourglass shape is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: STANDARD FIBER, LLC
    Inventors: Russ Holbrook, W. Alexander Gray, III
  • Patent number: 9635961
    Abstract: A dispenser for pillow napkins is provided that includes a carton having a bottom panel, opposite left and right panels extending vertically from the bottom panel, opposite front and back panels positioned between the left and right panels and extending vertically from the bottom panel, and a top panel extending parallel to the bottom panel. Left and right supports are positioned within a cavity of the carton. A plurality of pillow napkins are wound about a spool. The spool is positioned in the cavity such that the spool rotatably engages the left and right supports and the pillow napkins are spaced apart from the top and bottom panels. Methods of use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Bedgear, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9635963
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to washable pillows, particularly washable foam pillows, and methods for assembling such pillows. The washable pillow may comprise one or more cushion element and a fabric cover attached to and possibly enclosing the one or more cushion element. The pillow may also comprise a shell formed by the one or more cushion element, wherein the shell may comprise a cavity therein, and the cavity may contain a filler material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Jiajing USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph E. Blazar
  • Patent number: 9232867
    Abstract: A pad structure contains a pad unit having a lateral gap formed along a peripheral side thereof. The pad unit has a first pad body and a second pad body which are at least partially spaced apart from each other by the lateral gap. The pad unit is used as a pillow and has two pad bodies for increasing support capability. In addition, the lateral gap between the two pad bodies can absorb a part of deformation. In other words, the two pad bodies flexibly expend and retract in the lateral gap so as to prevent the pad unit from depression and deformation and to well support a user's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Min-Chia Chang
  • Patent number: 9138072
    Abstract: A height adjustable nursing pillow includes a cushion case and a select number of cushions, the cushion case having an elasticized side panel allowing the cushion case to conform to a height of any number of the select number of cushions within the cushion case. A nursing mother is able to adjust the height of the nursing pillow to a height that is comfortable to her by adding or removing cushions from the cushion case while the cushion case is stretched or relaxed to change its height to conform to the height of any number of the select number of cushions used. In one embodiment, the cushions themselves are used outside of the cushion case as a baby support and are each covered with a washable and removable cover preventing a baby from being able to contact the underlying cushion material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventors: Natalie C. Sanders, Glen Sanders
  • Patent number: 9113732
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and systems for an adjustable cervical contour pillow. The pillow comprises a left, right and center compartment with a generally concave anterior face comprising a first curvature and a second curvature and a web there between configured such that the height of the first curvature is greater than the height of the web but lower than the height of the second curvature. The pillow comprises a generally flat posterior face. The center compartment may be further configured such that the height of each of the first curvature, the web and the second curvature of the center compartment are less than the corresponding heights of the analogous portions of the left and right compartments. The compartments may be covered in a material that is comprised of cotton. The pillow may be filled with a blend of different sizes of shredded latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Pro 356 LLC
    Inventor: Jason Loth
  • Publication number: 20150113734
    Abstract: A combination blanket and cushion incorporated into a pillow, including a first compartment configured into the pillow for receiving the blanket in a folded configuration and a second compartment for receiving a contoured cushion. Each of the blanket and cushion are configured for storage within a decorative pillow with a zippered perimeter edge. The cushion may be constructed of a soft foam type material, such as to conform to the shape of the user's neck. Additional features include the pillow exhibiting a first decorative side (such as for displaying atop a sofa), the cushion being inserted within the pillow such that its lump or contoured side is configured to project through a reverse facing side opposite the decorative side. Other features include the blanket further being a wearable poncho with a cutout aperture defined therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Alivia Kassab Arabo
  • Patent number: 9015883
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Bedgear, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto
  • Patent number: 8984688
    Abstract: An inflatable resting pillow comprises two inflatable compartments, the lower compartment providing a base to support the attached upper compartment; both compartments being separately inflatable. The upper compartment provides an opening facing the user for receiving the user's head with a number of inner support surfaces providing lateral, longitudinal and vertical stability. The upper compartment also includes lateral passageways allowing air circulation to the implanted face of the user, and other passageways for the user's arms by which to keep the device in stable contact with the user's body and to also provide means for the user to rest on the forearms to provide a stable and comfortable resting position with the person's head and upper body leaning forward upon the upper compartment; the combination of support structures designed to render stable support of the reposing user while achieving and maintaining optimum spinal alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Gateway Global Limited
    Inventor: Jimmy Arifino Ibrahim
  • Patent number: 8968183
    Abstract: A support apparatus, for use in supporting a device such as a sex toy, the inflatable apparatus comprising an attachment portion and a holding portion which is attached to the attachment portion, and which defines an aperture therethrough, the holding portion having an inflatable element which is operable to adjust the size of said aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: James Hamilton
  • Patent number: 8959683
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards a pillow with a removable core that includes a plurality of cut foam pieces of various or similar shapes/sizes. The pillow may include an outer shell case and an inner shell case (i.e., the removable core). The outer shell case may be made of a plurality of layers, including a backing layer positioned between an external layer and an internal layer. The backing layer may comprise a foam material. And the internal layer and the inner shell case may comprise an open mesh material. The inner shell case may be removably inserted into the outer shell case. A plurality of foam pieces may be disposed inside the inner shell case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Scott Karl Rochlin
  • Publication number: 20150013071
    Abstract: A recliner and travel pillow includes a main body having a flat central portion, a first pocket and a second pocket disposed along either side of the central portion, and a pair of pillow inserts having a size and dimension that is complementary to the first and second pockets. An adjustment unit is disposed along the flat central portion for adjusting a distance between the first and second pockets and a plurality of connectors are disposed within the first and second pockets, functioning to adjust a dimension of the pockets, and to secure the pockets in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: ANDREA FREUND
  • Patent number: 8887332
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Bedgear, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto
  • Publication number: 20140317852
    Abstract: An ergonomical pillow for head rest, comprising: a pillow surface, a pillow, a shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion, the pillow surface and the pillow are made from soft buffer material, the pillow has at least one hollow pore, the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion covers top of the hollow pore, the pillow surface covers top of the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion. The pillow surface and shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion can settle into a groove, where the level of which is subject to user's weight, to provide appropriate support for a body type. The present invention provides excellent extent for coverage and user's head positioning such that the head and neck are settled in a proper position, and guides user to rest his/her shoulder near bottom edge of the pillow to avoid neck muscle spasm, and can offer equalized pressure relief.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Fu-Chieng CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140317850
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto
  • Patent number: 8856991
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pillow (10), comprising two sheets of flexible material, joined together to define a space, suitable for inflating to provide a cushioned support. The pillow has a head zone (16) for providing cushioning means to a user's head and two wings (18), configured to extend away from the head zone such that the pillow is substantially U-shaped in the plane of the pillow, when deflated. A channel (22) is provided between the sheets of flexible material to connect the wings (18). The channel (22) is positioned at a point in the head zone (16) furthermost from the wing ends (20). The width of the channel increases from the center line (24) such that when the pillow is inflated, the pillow has a substantially V-shaped profile, formed about the center line (24) and centered on the channel (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: D G Capital Limited
    Inventors: Barnaby Bevan Edwards, Steven Richard Spong
  • Publication number: 20140259423
    Abstract: A helmet-shaped pillow having a chin strap in the front side, a neck opening, and a face opening above the chin strap. A cushioning material comprising polystyrene microbeads, memory foam, feathers, air, grains, herbs, or polystyrene pellets may be disposed in one or more compartments within the pillow. The cushioning material may be a thermal insulation material. The pillow may include built-in headphones, massaging devices, and an opening for passage of a ponytail. There may be a removable covering for the face opening and an eye covering. An anti-microbial agent may be incorporated into the fabric. The inner layer and outer layer may be reversible through manual manipulation. There may be an image or pattern on one or both outer surfaces of the inner and outer layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Evan Joseph FALCK
  • Publication number: 20140230151
    Abstract: A pillow providing a neck support and a head support, in a single complete pillow casing of rectangular shape having first and second transverse seams, and a neck support pocket formed by integral portions of pillow casing, located internally between the first and second seams, a head support pocket contained completely within the pillow casing, separate end closure for the neck support pocket, a first organic material contained within the neck pocket, a second organic material contained within the head support pocket wherein the second material is less dense and the first material is more dense, so as to provide a head cushion area for the head of the user and a neck support area for the user, all being contained within the same pillow casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Woo Yung Kim
  • Publication number: 20140230152
    Abstract: A pillow includes a core of chip foam, at least one fiber layer, and a cover. The chip foam core is positioned in a leak proof liner. The at least one fiber layer is positioned at least in part around the chip foam core. The cover encloses the chip foam core and the at least one fiber layer. Another pillow includes a core of chip foam and a quilted layer positioned at least in part around the core of chip foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: HomTex, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald E. Wootten, JR., Gerald E. Wootten, III
  • Patent number: 8782834
    Abstract: Provided is a pillow to support the head and neck of a user. The pillow includes an inflatable bladder assembly, sheet, fill material and pillow casing. The inflatable bladder assembly includes an inflatable bladder. The sheet has a pocket securing the bladder. The fill material has a fold defining a first panel and a second panel of the fill material. The sheet is disposed in the fill material such that the sheet spans the first panel and the second panel and the bladder is disposed about the fold. The pillow casing secures the fill material, sheet and bladder. The pillow casing has a stitching that secures the sheet in relation to the fill material and secures the fill material in relation to the pillow casing. The stitching defines a depression at a predetermined position of one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface of the pillow casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Bicor Processing Corp.
    Inventor: Allan Berg
  • Patent number: 8739336
    Abstract: An inclined body positioning and support system is presented comprising an internal foundational wedged support encased in a chamber, an internal ventilation/comfort material encased in a chamber, first and second internal elongated positioning and support chambers each encasing a fill material, and an external cover. The foundational wedge chamber encases a respective first and second wedge plateau overlapped by the respective first and second elongated support material chamber to form a respective first and second transitional.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: John Kiefer
  • Publication number: 20140136359
    Abstract: A pillow apparatus, social media network and methods for ordering and designing the pillow apparatus is provided. The pillow apparatus including a first pillow including a receiving pillow pocket in an interior portion thereof, and an opening at a side surface of the pillow corresponding to the receiving pillow pocket; a second pillow formed of a different size than that of the first pillow; and a connection portion configured to couple the first pillow and the second pillow together, wherein the second pillow is insertable into and housed within the receiving pillow pocket of the first pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Diane Gross
  • Patent number: 8707485
    Abstract: A therapeutic pillow is provided which allows for proper support of the spine and neck by supporting a proper range of cervical lordosis, while also giving increased comfort to the user. The pillow includes the combination of a firmer inner core and a second outer layer. The inner core area includes a central recessed area for the head and a curved neck area for spinal support while the second outer layer provides comfort to the sleeper/user. The outer cover is padded with options including down/feather fill or down alternative. The inner core insert of the pillow is made of poly-fill fiber and stuffed to a firm level for support. The inner core insert has two shape options, one for side sleepers and the other for back/side combination sleepers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Susan Conley
  • Publication number: 20140096323
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Bedgear, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto
  • Publication number: 20140082846
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to washable pillows, particularly washable foam pillows, and methods for assembling such pillows. The washable pillow may comprise one or more cushion element and a fabric cover attached to and possibly enclosing the one or more cushion element. The pillow may also comprise a shell formed by the one or more cushion element, wherein the shell may comprise a cavity therein, and the cavity may contain a filler material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph E. Blazar
  • Publication number: 20140075676
    Abstract: A pillow having a plurality of polygonal units, includes: a triangular pentahedron unit having a shape of a triangular prism; a one-side inclined square hexahedral unit having a shape of a square pillar; a rectangular hexahedron unit having a shape of a rectangular pillar; a both-side inclined rectangular hexahedron unit having a shape of a rectangular pillar; a rhombic hexahedron unit having a shape of a rhombic pillar; an isosceles-triangular pentahedron unit having a shape of an isosceles triangular prism; and a rectangular panel-shaped hexahedron unit having a shape of a rectangular pillar, whereby the units are sewn together in such a way so as to selectively come into surface contact with each other or be stacked, thus forming one pillow, with the respective units being filled with stuffing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: VENYGOOD CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Soon Hyung Cho
  • Patent number: 8656537
    Abstract: Some embodiments of disclosed pillow comprise a first sleeve within which is retained a plurality of loose pieces of filler material, a second sleeve in which the first sleeve is received, and a unitary piece of foam retained between the first and second sleeves. In some embodiments, the unitary piece of foam comprises viscoelastic foam, and can be elongated to run along a side of the first sleeve, can be substantially flat to cover a face of the first sleeve, or can take other shapes and be located in other positions as desired. Also, in some embodiments the unitary piece of foam is shaped to mate with the first sleeve. Additional unitary pieces of foam can be located adjacent the first sleeve and can be retained between the first and second sleeves to provide pillows having other support and cushioning characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Dan Foam ApS
    Inventors: Bente Leifermann, Trine Thrane, Kirsten Maarbjerg, Torben Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: 8650683
    Abstract: A pillow has an outer cover having a first side and a second side that define there between a space for receiving pillow filling. First and second partition walls extend between the first side and the second side to divide the space into first, second, and third chambers, respectively. A closable access mechanism provides access to the first, second, and third chambers so that pillow filling can be selectively added to or removed from any of the chambers to adjust the firmness of portions of the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Parnham Group Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Leon Parnham
  • Patent number: 8646134
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Bedgear, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130305458
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional pillow for preventing positional head deformity of an infant. The functional pillow includes an inner foam member which is porous, an outer cover which encloses the inner foam member and includes a plurality of through-holes formed thereon, a head seating portion which is formed on at least one of a top surface and a bottom surface of a pillow body which includes the inner foam member and the outer cover in an eccentric position to allow a head to be placed thereon, and at least one layered auxiliary pillow which is inserted into the head seating portion and includes an auxiliary head seating portion of a different size formed on a surface. A degree of layering of the auxiliary pillow is different according to a head size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Giopillow Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin young Kim
  • Patent number: 8572780
    Abstract: A multi-use therapeutic pillow for the head includes a cushioned frame having a central cavity that extends therethrough. A cushioned transverse member, operably coupled to the cushioned frame at its opposite ends, divides the central cavity into a lower cavity and an upper cavity. The lower cavity is larger than the upper cavity. In use, the multi-use therapeutic pillow is configured to protect and/or avoid contact with a sensitive anatomical structure, such as, the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth, while providing adequate support for the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Bridget Watters
  • Patent number: 8572779
    Abstract: The pillow includes upper and lower substantially identical fabric sections, each having a peripheral edge with a gusset extending therebetween. A zipper assembly includes a gusset zipper portion and a pillow zipper portion which extends around substantially the entire periphery of the pillow from the end of the gusset zipper portion to a terminating point just before the end of the gusset zipper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Feather Company
    Inventors: Janice Pratt, André Marie Cabrera
  • Publication number: 20130031723
    Abstract: A pillow has an outer cover having a first side and a second side that define there between a space for receiving pillow filling. First and second partition walls extend between the first side and the second side to divide the space into first, second, and third chambers, respectively. A closable access mechanism provides access to the first, second, and third chambers so that pillow filling can be selectively added to or removed from any of the chambers to adjust the firmness of portions of the pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: PARNHAM GROUP PTY LTD
    Inventor: Leon PARNHAM
  • Patent number: 8347434
    Abstract: An air-operated device for better sleep includes a pad whose inside has an interlayer composed of two sheets stacked together. The top surface of the pad has an accommodating cavity in communications with the interlayer. The pad has an air vent. Two airbags are disposed adjacently in the accommodating cavity. The airbags are in touch with the interlayer by the adjacent side. The airbags are connected to the air vent of the pad via an air-transporting pipe, respectively. An action pad is disposed correspondingly in the accommodating cavity and depresses the two airbags. A controller is connected to the air vent of the pad to inflate and deflate the airbags. When the airbags are inflated, the action pad is pushed by the air bags to sway upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Trinity Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jui-Peng Chan, Hsi-Chuan Huang
  • Patent number: 8347435
    Abstract: A pillow having positionable inserts is provided. Certain embodiments include inserts that are made from memory foam material formed into a variety of shapes that can assist in correcting the curvature of a user's spine. Some inserts may be made from cylindrical pouches that contain particulate materials. Inserts may be color-coded to correspond to different sizes of inserts or different filling materials. The inserts may be affixed within the pillow or on a bottom end of the pillow with hook and loop fasteners, double stick tape or other fastening means. Certain embodiments may contain measurement indicia, such as an internally located imprinted grid, to assist in precise placement of inserts within the pillow. The measurement indicia can assist physicians in monitoring a patient's progress or in making changes to therapy regimens. Certain embodiments of the pillow may have a cradling end configured to more comfortably cradle a person's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Chang Jun Yu
  • Patent number: 8341784
    Abstract: An adjustable head support apparatus includes an adjustable head support member including one or more inflatable members; and an encasement layer configured to encase the one or more inflatable members. The adjustable head support apparatus further includes a measurement unit configured to provide measurements relating to a pressure of the one or more inflatable members; an analysis unit configured to determine goal characteristics of the adjustable head support member for a person using the measurements relating to the pressure of the one or more inflatable members; and a control unit configured to control adjustments to pressure of the one or more inflatable members using the determined goal characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Kingsdown, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Scott, Robert D. Oexman