Patents by Inventor E. Scott Davis
E. Scott Davis 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).
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Patent number: 11864680Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pillow apparatus that is structured to support a user's limbs or legs. The pillow apparatus typically comprises a pillow body. The pillow body typically comprises a first concave depression positioned on a first surface of the pillow body. The first concave depression is structured to support at least a portion of a thigh of a user or a portion of crus leg part of the user. In some embodiments, the pillow body also comprises a second concave depression positioned on a second surface of the pillow body, opposite the first surface. Moreover, in some embodiments, the pillow apparatus comprises a coupling member structured for releasably connecting the pillow apparatus with an adjacent pillow apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Banyan Licensing L.L.C.Inventors: E. Scott Davis, Scott Allen Sattizahn, Timothy James Rohm
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Publication number: 20220015558Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a customizable pillow apparatus. Typically, the customizable pillow apparatus comprises an outer shell and a support filler assembly contained within the outer shell. The support filler assembly comprises a plurality of support layer components arranged in a first configuration with each support layer component being structured to provide predetermined support characteristics. The support filler assembly is structured to be transformed from a disassembled mode to an assembled mode by rotating a first support layer of the plurality of support layers in a first direction such that the rotated first support layer at least partially overlaps a second support layer to form the first configuration. Moreover, arrangement, ordering, and positioning of the plurality of internal layer components is easily adjustable. The customizable pillow apparatus is configured to be modified into a second configuration from the first configuration to provide targeted support to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: BANYAN LICENSING L.L.C.Inventors: E. Scott Davis, Antonio Arcieri, Charles Francis Treadwell Merritt, Timothy James Rohm, Scott Allen Sattizahn, David William Schweitzer
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Publication number: 20210127866Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pillow apparatus that is structured to support a user's limbs or legs. The pillow apparatus typically comprises a pillow body. The pillow body typically comprises a first concave depression positioned on a first surface of the pillow body. The first concave depression is structured to support at least a portion of a thigh of a user or a portion of crus leg part of the user. In some embodiments, the pillow body also comprises a second concave depression positioned on a second surface of the pillow body, opposite the first surface. Moreover, in some embodiments, the pillow apparatus comprises a coupling member structured for releasably connecting the pillow apparatus with an adjacent pillow apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: BANYAN LICENSING L.L.C.Inventors: E. Scott Davis, Scott Allen Sattizahn, Timothy James Rohm
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Patent number: 10893762Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pillow apparatus that is structured to support a user's limbs or legs. The pillow apparatus typically comprises a pillow body. The pillow body typically comprises a first concave depression positioned on a first surface of the pillow body. The first concave depression is structured to support at least a portion of a thigh of a user or a portion of crus leg part of the user. In some embodiments, the pillow body also comprises a second concave depression positioned on a second surface of the pillow body, opposite the first surface. Moreover, in some embodiments, the pillow apparatus comprises a coupling member structured for releasably connecting the pillow apparatus with an adjacent pillow apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: BANYAN LICENSING L.L.C.Inventors: E. Scott Davis, Scott Allen Sattizahn, Timothy James Rohm
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Patent number: 10413442Abstract: A liquid absorbent support cushion for a user is disclosed comprising a first member having first and second surfaces, the first member constructed of a first material in which the first member is substantially liquid permeable and the first material is substantially liquid impervious. The cushion includes a second member having first and second surfaces, the second member constructed of a second material in which the second member is substantially liquid permeable and the second material is substantially liquid impervious. The cushion also includes a third member, the third member is liquid absorbent; and wherein the second member is positioned between the first and third members and wherein the first, second and third members are constructed such that liquid passing through the first and second members is absorbed by the third member.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Banyan Licensing L.L.C.Inventors: Calvin Gerrit Tabor, E. Scott Davis
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Publication number: 20190231099Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a pillow apparatus that is structured to support a user's limbs or legs. The pillow apparatus typically comprises a pillow body. The pillow body typically comprises a first concave depression positioned on a first surface of the pillow body. The first concave depression is structured to support at least a portion of a thigh of a user or a portion of crus leg part of the user. In some embodiments, the pillow body also comprises a second concave depression positioned on a second surface of the pillow body, opposite the first surface. Moreover, in some embodiments, the pillow apparatus comprises a coupling member structured for releasably connecting the pillow apparatus with an adjacent pillow apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: E. Scott Davis, Scott Allen Sattizahn, Timothy James Rohm
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Publication number: 20160324328Abstract: A liquid absorbent support cushion for a user is disclosed comprising a first member having first and second surfaces, the first member constructed of a first material in which the first member is substantially liquid permeable and the first material is substantially liquid impervious. The cushion includes a second member having first and second surfaces, the second member constructed of a second material in which the second member is substantially liquid permeable and the second material is substantially liquid impervious. The cushion also includes a third member, the third member is liquid absorbent; and wherein the second member is positioned between the first and third members and wherein the first, second and third members are constructed such that liquid passing through the first and second members is absorbed by the third member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Calvin Gerrit Tabor, E. Scott Davis
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Publication number: 20030196270Abstract: An inflatable bed support which is composed of a bladder which when inflated defines three longitudinally extending side walls disposed in a triangular configuration. To support the bladder in the desired triangular configuration, there is provided an interior baffle mounted within the bladder which in one embodiment comprises a pair of longitudinally extending panels disposed in a V-shaped arrangement and joined to the side walls. In another embodiment, one or more transverse panels form the baffle, either alone or in conjunction with the V-shaped panels. The bed support may be used to form an assembly which may be assembled to the head end portion of a bed mattress and serves to adjustably lift the head end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Banyan Licensing LCInventors: Robert Leventhal, Paul Thomas, E. Scott Davis
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Patent number: 5926879Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow with an insert and lobe of sufficient curvature to enable the user to obtain the intended firmness effects. The pillow includes a compressible and resilient body having a top portion and a bottom portion and a rounded lobe which upwardly protrudes from the bottom portion. Formed within the lobe is an opening which has an insert shaped and dimensioned for snug contact therein. The radius of curvature of the opening is at least 60% of the radius of curvature of the lobe. Inserts of varying compressibility, texture, and contour may be employed in single or multiple openings. Additionally, the pillow may be reversible, offering the user increased versatility.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Banyan Licensing, L.L.C.Inventor: E. Scott Davis
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Patent number: 5682633Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow with an insert and lobe of sufficient curvature to enable the user to obtain the intended firmness effects. The pillow includes a compressible and resilient body having a top portion and a bottom portion and a rounded lobe which upwardly protrudes from the bottom portion. Formed within the lobe is an opening which has an insert shaped and dimensioned for snug contact therein. The radius of curvature of the opening is at least 60% of the radius of curvature of the lobe. Inserts of varying compressibility, texture, and contour may be employed in single or multiple openings. Additionally, the pillow may be reversible, offering the user increased versatility.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Banyan Licensing, LLCInventor: E. Scott Davis
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Patent number: D371035Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1995Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Inventor: E. Scott Davis
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Patent number: D983564Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: BANYAN LICENSING L.L.C.Inventors: E. Scott Davis, Sanya Karwani
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Patent number: D1002235Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Banyan Licensing L.L.C.Inventors: E. Scott Davis, Sanya Karwani, Timothy J. Rohm