Patents by Inventor Gerda Wassilefsky

Gerda Wassilefsky 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).

  • Patent number: 7735169
    Abstract: A pillow. The pillow comprises a viscoelastic sleeve defining a cavity and a plurality of loose pieces of filler material substantially enclosed within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerda Wassilefsky
  • Patent number: 7415742
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a pillow including a viscoelastic sleeve defining a cavity and filler material positioned within the cavity is disclosed. In other embodiments the pillow includes a sleeve in which is received viscoelastic filler material, or includes a viscoelastic sleeve in which is received other type(s) of filler material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Tempur World, LLC
    Inventor: Gerda Wassilefsky
  • Patent number: 6578218
    Abstract: A pillow having a pivoting butterfly structure with two cushions pivotably interconnected by a hinge element to pivot between an open position and a closed position. Each cushion has a hinge end adjacent the hinge element, and a connecting end disposed at the end of the cushion opposite the hinge end. A middle portion is located between the hinge end and connecting end of each cushion. The cushions have a relatively flat inner surface and a curved contoured surface that extend the length of each cushion. The contoured surface projects away from the inner surface and forms two peaks near the hinge end and connecting end of each cushion. Between the peaks, the contoured surface curves inward back toward the inner surface and forms a concave groove near the middle portion of each cushion. A cover encases both cushions and contours the shapes of the cushions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Tempur World, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerda Wassilefsky
  • Publication number: 20020088057
    Abstract: A pillow having a pivoting butterfly structure with two cushions pivotably interconnected by a hinge element to pivot between an open position and a closed position. Each cushion has a hinge end adjacent the hinge element, and a connecting end disposed at the end of the cushion opposite the hinge end. A middle portion is located between the hinge end and connecting end of each cushion. The cushions have a relatively flat inner surface and a curved contoured surface that extend the length of each cushion. The contoured surface projects away from the inner surface and forms two peaks near the hinge end and connecting end of each cushion. Between the peaks, the contoured surface curves inward back toward the inner surface and forms a concave groove near the middle portion of each cushion. A cover encases both cushions and contours the shapes of the cushions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Gerda Wassilefsky