Patents by Inventor Annemarie V. Dockendorf

Annemarie V. Dockendorf 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).

  • Convertible pillow system and associated methods
    Patent number: 7856688
    Abstract: A convertible pillow system includes an enclosing bottom member moveable between folded and unfolded positions, and at least one bumper member carried by the enclosing bottom member. The enclosing bottom member may have a substantially arcuate shape. Further, the enclosing bottom member and the at least one bumper member may form an enclosed area when the enclosing bottom member is in the unfolded position. The enclosing bottom member and the at least one bumper member may form a pillow when the enclosing bottom member is in the folded position. The least one bumper member includes a first portion that is fixedly connected to the enclosing bottom member, and a second portion that is detachably connected to the enclosing bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Annemarie V. Dockendorf
  • Convertible pillow system and associated methods
    Patent number: 7549183
    Abstract: A combination pillow and enclosed area system includes an enclosing bottom member, and a plurality of bumper members. The enclosing bottom member is moveable between folded and unfolded positions and includes a closure device connected thereto that is moveable between opened and closed positions. The plurality of bumper members are carried by the enclosing bottom member. The enclosing bottom member and plurality of bumper members form an enclosed area when the enclosing bottom member is in the unfolded position, and a pillow when the enclosing bottom member is in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventors: Annemarie V. Dockendorf, Kirk Paul Dockendorf
  • Convertible Pillow System and Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20070220679
    Abstract: A combination pillow and enclosed area system includes an enclosing bottom member, and a plurality of bumper members. The enclosing bottom member is moveable between folded and unfolded positions and includes a closure device connected thereto that is moveable between opened and closed positions. The plurality of bumper members are carried by the enclosing bottom member. The enclosing bottom member and plurality of bumper members form an enclosed area when the enclosing bottom member is in the unfolded position, and a pillow when the enclosing bottom member is in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Annemarie V. Dockendorf, Kirk Paul Dockendorf