Patents by Inventor John Michael Rivard

John Michael Rivard 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: 5863095
    Abstract: Lobed resilient lumbar pillow adapted to support the lower back of a person either sitting or reclining against a suitable article of furniture. The pillow has two integrally formed side lobes extending laterally apart from one, and another integral lobe extending upward from the midpart of the top of the pillow. Along its vertical bisector the top lobe surface is preferably recessed notchlike from its edge to accommodate a user's spine. The pillow is filled with resilient contents, such as elastomer, fibers, gas, particulates, or mixtures of two or more thereof, or partly filled with liquid, so as to flex to fit a user's spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventors: John Michael Rivard, Wendy R. Graham
  • Patent number: D399382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventors: John Michael Rivard, Wendy R. Graham
  • Patent number: D427474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: John Michael Rivard