Patents by Inventor Andrew Robert MacFarlane

Andrew Robert MacFarlane has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Pillow selection and sleeper appraisal
    Patent number: 8667699
    Abstract: A neck measurement device (20) and a method of selecting a pillow (1, 41, 51) which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique. Mail order and Internet based selling methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Healthcare Alliance Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Andrew Robert MacFarlane
  • PILLOW SELECTION AND SLEEPER APPRAISAL
    Publication number: 20120005911
    Abstract: A neck measurement device (20) and a method of selecting a pillow (1, 41, 51) which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique. Mail order and Internet based selling methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE PTY. LIMITED
    Inventor: Andrew Robert MacFarlane
  • Pillow selection and sleeper appraisal
    Patent number: 8033030
    Abstract: A neck measurement device and a method of selecting a pillow which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Andrew Robert MacFarlane
  • Pillow Selection and Sleeper Appraisal
    Publication number: 20100192395
    Abstract: A neck measurement device and a method of selecting a pillow which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE PTY. LIMITED
    Inventor: Andrew Robert MacFarlane