Abstract: A foam-core fabric-covered headrest snaps in place over the top tube of the frame of any of a wide variety of lawn or beach furniture. The core is a resilient foam cylinder into which is cut or molded a radially directed longitudinal slit leading to a cylindrical axial channel. A cylindrically looped one-piece fabric shell covers the side surface of the foam core--slit, channel and all. Preferably, a tether is provided with which to secure the device to the chair frame. The tether prevents accidental dislodging of the device while the chair is being transported. It also tends to discourage theft and other forms of inadvertent loss.

Abstract: A new pillow with photograph displays for displaying favorite photographs on a pillow for viewing. The inventive device includes removable cover for receiving a foam rubber padding within an open end thereof. A plurality of clear pockets are secured to a front surface of the removable cover. The pockets each have a clear front window and peripheral side walls and a bottom wall. The pockets each have an open upper end for receiving photographs therethrough for displaying through the clear front window.

Abstract: A mat cover is constructed of an upper and lower panel having a mat therebetween, and a pillow containing pouch overlaying the upper panel, with the pillow containing pouch defined by a folded flap attached to the top edge and side portions of the lower panel.

Abstract: A sectioned pillow having two pillow covers, which are connected by a fabric tether, inner pillows, and a decorative pillow case for each of the tethered inner pillow covers. The tether prevents separation of the two pillows beyond a predetermined maximum distance. The space created between the two pillows provides a cradle for the head in a supine sleeping position. In a prone sleeping position, the space between the two pillows acts as an air channel allowing for the free flow of air to and from the sleeper's nose.

Abstract: A pillow that does not promote facial wrinkling or earaches including a solid foam body. The body is sculptured to have hollows or cutouts positioned and specifically shaped on its longitudinal axis for receiving the facial tissue of a user so as to prevent wrinkles to the facial tissue.

Abstract: An adjustable cushioned pillow includes a set of cover panels, preferably circular, forming a closed volume, which is packed with a filler material. A sleeve with a hollow interior is disposed in a loop, also preferably circular, on one of the cover panels. The sleeve contains one or more openings allowing access to the sleeve's hollow interior. A drawstring having two ends is threaded through the sleeve's hollow interior with each end of the string protruding from one of the sleeve's openings. The pillow is adjusted for firmness by pulling the ends of the drawstring together with one hand while holding the pillow with the other hand or by pulling the ends of the drawstring in opposite directions. When the drawstring is pulled, the sleeve constricts and reduces the surface area of the cover panel on which the sleeve is located. In turn, the reduction of surface area reduces the volume of the pillow, compressing the filler material and increasing the firmness of the pillow.

Abstract: An improved dust ruffle or fabric skirt design is provided, which is readily placeable about and removable from a bed or other structures in the home. The skirt comprises an elongated fabric sleeve having a first end and a second end and includes an outer fabric wall and an inner fabric wall. The fabric walls define an elongated passage in which an elongated elastic tape member is received intermediate the two walls. The tape member is elasticized in order to provide, when stretched and in place around a box spring or other structure, an inwardly directed force against the inner fabric wall in order that the skirt or ruffle can be fixed in place on a bedding assembly, a furniture piece, or some other home fixture. The tape member may be removed from the passageway of the fabric sleeve before washing or laundering the skirt or dust ruffle.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a low friction bed sheet or the like for facilitating changing the position of a person or part of a person in prone position. The low friction bed sheet includes at least a low friction surface comprising a material with low friction and adjacent to the low friction surface are high friction surfaces comprising materials with high friction. The low friction surface is placed only on the side against the person in bed while the underside against the bed is mainly comprised of at least one high friction surface. The width of the low friction surface is less than the width of the bedding for which the low friction bed sheet is intended. In the transition between the low friction surface and the high friction surface there are transition zones at least lengthwise in the bed which can be perceived by the person in the bed.

Abstract: A cover for a child's rest mat includes an upper cover section and a lower cover section that conforms to the upper cover section and is interconnected thereto along respective peripheral edges of the upper and lower cover sections to form an interior space. An opening is formed into the interior space through one of the upper and lower cover sections exclusively. A child's rest mat is inserted into the interior space though the opening and the upper and lower cover section have a size and shape such that the cover snugly engages the mat.

Abstract: A leg rest for supporting a patient's legs while the patient is lying on a bed and during turning or otherwise managing the patient. The leg rest includes a pair of trough portions for receiving the patient's legs and a raised central portion and a pair of raised side portions for keeping the legs apart and restraining sideways leg movement. The central and side portions extend beyond the trough portions for restraining sideways movement of the patient's feet as the patient's legs rest on the trough portions with the patient's feet projecting beyond the trough portions for pressure relief of the patient's heels. The leg rest may be inflatable so that it may be inexpensively produced and disposable and so that its pressure may be adjusted for patient comfort. The leg rest may be contained within a case which has a bib for underlying the patient's upper legs to prevent slippage of the leg rest out of position.

Abstract: A disposable pillow or cushion cover is formed by an envelope of air and moisture impermeable material. The envelope encases the pillow or cushion and provides an impermeable resting surface upon which a user may rest the head or other body part on a clean, comfortable, fresh, hygienic, fragrant resting surface without having to change pillows, cushion covers or envelopes. The envelope contains a vent to permit ingress and egress of air from the pillow or cushion. The envelope also includes a sealable opening to permit insertion and removal of the pillow or cushion. A facing layer of air permeable material extends over the resting surface and is secured to the envelope at spaced apart locations to allow air flow and a degree of relative movement between the facing layer and envelope.

Abstract: A therapy pillow comprising a wedge-shaped resilient foam element having a planar recess in the medial portion of the top surface thereof. A flexible plastic container adapted to be sealingly filled with a fluid snugly fits into the planar recess of the foam element so as to be substantially coplanar with the top surface thereof when filled with a suitable fluid such as water.

Abstract: The article includes first and second fabric sections which are sewn together around their peripheries, with sections of cording in between. Four successive separate sections of cording extend cumulatively around the periphery of the tick, between the two fabric sections, extending somewhat outward from the periphery of the tick. The cording is covered with a bias tape material which is sewn between the first and second fabric sections, providing a stable physical relationship between the first and second fabric sections and the covered cording.

Abstract: Synthetic polyester fiber pillows have improved ticking fabrics of continuous filament polyester yarns, particularly of microdenier, and that may be sanded.

Abstract: A pillow for supine and side-oriented sleeping positions comprises a pillow casing for a pillow having opposed horizontal side head end support units and a central head back support unit there between comprising vertically opposed neck-bones' support sections separated by an overall central head back rest section. The respective units and sections are segregated into attached, compartmentalized areas where the head back support unit is lower than the horizontal end support units, and the head back rest section is lower than the vertically opposed neck-bones' support sections. A first side head support unit is constructed at the end of horizontal end section of the pillow casing of the pillow. A second side head support unit is constructed at the opposed horizontal end section of the pillow casing. A head back support unit is placed between the first and second side head support units.

Abstract: A cover includes a top panel and a bottom panel configured to encase a generally rectangular pad, leaving an opening at a first end of the cover. The cover further includes a flap having a communicating edge between the flap and the top panel, the communicating edge being positioned at the first end of the cover. The flap includes two sides substantially parallel to each other at the communicating edge, the sides extending in parallel relationship to each other for a distance at least equal to the thickness of the pad, the sides then extending in converging relationship toward a distal end of the flap.

Abstract: An incrementally adjustable ergonomic pillow, of a fitted fabric or other type holder for already shaped foam, poly or other type inserts, placed inside of the pillow case and held there by way of Velcro strips, zippers or other restraint attachments was developed because of the needs of the various sizes of persons engaged in the sleep process, due to those horizontal variations and vertical differences between the shoulder of different sizes of persons engaged in the sleep process, due to those horizontal variations in vertical differences between the shoulders of different size persons and the need of individuals to have a horizontal alignment of the entire system (tip of vertebrae where they join the base of the skull, neck vertibrae of the back) while lying on the sides, back or stomach while resting or sleeping. It also tends to inhibit snoring when an obstructed passageway for air may be the cause. Orthopedic and therapeutic values are imputed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beach towel which can be converted into a bag for carrying various accessories. The towel is formed by an elongated sheet, to an upper central part of which a pillow assembly is secured. A pocket is formed between the flexible sheet and the pillow assembly to retain a folded towel after the pocket has been turned inside out. Secured between the elongated sheet and the pillow assembly are a pair of handles which become exposed on the outside after the pocket has been turned inside out.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic pillow. The pillow has a bag-like cover filled with natural granular material having a water content in the range of 5% to 25% by weight. The preferred range of water content is from 9% to 16%. The therapeutic pillow can be in different shapes, such as the shape of a toy for use by children, a pad shape with pockets for inserting hands or feet, or muff-shaped. Also disclosed is a temperature sensor and baffles to keep the filling from gathering. A biomagnetic embodiment is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pillow case head cover made from a single piece of material (30) folded and joined in a method so as to create two primary envelopes. Each primary envelope (44) and (44') containing an opposing secondary envelope (46) and (46'). The primary envelope (48) containing the pillow becomes the pillow case while the other primary envelope becomes the head cover flap (48'). The two primary envelopes with their secondary envelopes therein are the mirror image of each other and therefore interchangeable. The head cover flap (48') may have inserted within a material for additional warmth. Secondary envelopes (46) and (46') assist in holding the respective primary envelope contents in place. Ramifications of the pillow case head cover diversify envelope contents to include, blankets, cushions, towels, rain gear, etc., with embodiments to include size variations and inclusion of conveyance means.

Abstract: A quick sealing pillow cover, which is an improvement over U.S. Pat. No. 4,144,603, is provided with retainer portions in the one open edge and hook and loop closure, such as Velcro, on the inside flaps of the opening forming the open edge. Quick sealing is accomplished merely by, simultaneously pulling the corners of the retainer portions on the side with the opening in opposite directions with just one snap of the wrists. The pillow is retained in the cover without slipping out even during vigorous physical activity by the user. With the pillow removed and the pillow cover sealed, the hook and loop closure means provides sufficient rigidity to the pillow cover that the physical symmetry of the pillow cover during washing and drying or cleaning cycles is maintained and the cover may be reused without pressing (ironing) or folding.

Abstract: The edges of first and second fabric sides are joined along a seam to form an enclosure for cushion material. Tie strings extend from the seam along one end of the cushion. First and second fabric flaps are provided. Each flap is joined along three edges to the seam. One flap extends from the same end of the cushion as the tie strings. The other flap extends from the opposite end of the cushion. When located on the same side of the cushion, the flaps partially overlap and hide the underlying side from view. Reversing the positions of the flaps hides the tie strings and the other side of the cushion, converting the chair pad into a decorative pillow. If the sides have different appearances, and if the surfaces of each flap coordinate in appearance with different ones of the sides respectively, the appearance of the cushion can be changed as well, as the cushion is converted.

Abstract: A neck rest for an automobile seat comprised of an attachment portion having an open first end and an open second end. The open first end has an elastic band secured therein surrounding a periphery thereof. The open first end is dimensioned to be positioned over a headrest portion of a car seat. The device contains a flexible extension portion having an open first end and an open second end. The open first end is integral with the open second end of the attachment portion. The device contains a cushion portion having an open first end, a closed second end, and an intermediate extent therebetween. The open first end is integral with the open second end of the flexible extension portion. The intermediate extent has a moldable pillow secured therein. The cushion portion is positionable against the headrest of the car seat.

Abstract: An improved camping sleeping mat and/or chair arrangement having improved lateral edge stiffening rod retention pockets and having coupling members for coupling various portions together in various configurations. A separate inflatable pillow may be detachably mounted on the camping sleeping mat and/or chair arrangement.

Abstract: The invention comprises a body pillow having an elongated body portion that includes a head portion, the body portion being covered by a pillow case and the head portion being covered by a head cover, wherein the pillow case and head cover are removably mounted over their respective portions, and wherein the pillow case can be printed on one side thereof with one of various caricatures including male or female torsos, and the respective head covers can be provided with male or female caricatures corresponding to said torsos.

Abstract: A pillow case tee-shirt is disclosed. The tee-shirt pillow case includes a body portion having an upper portion and a lower portion, and a pair of sleeves each extending from the upper portion of the body portion. The body portion forms a lateral opening on the lower portion for receiving a pillow case wherein the body portion includes a hole formed in the upper portion of the body portion between the pair of sleeves. Means are provided for closing the hole formed in the upper body portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pillow cases utilized for both decorative and functional sleeping purposes. The pillow case is adapted to receive caricature animal and other caricature character appendages principally at the pillow case corners. The pillow case corners are rounded to permit attachment of such appendages so that the appendages project to the side and thus do not unduly impact, infringe or intrude upon the functional sleeping area of the pillow case.

Abstract: A tension eliminator pillow comprising a block in a generally rectangular configuration having an upper surface, a lower surface, long side walls and short front and rear walls coupled therebetween in a generally rectangular configuration, the side walls, front wall and rear wall being planar in configuration, the lower surface also being planar in configuration; two hemispherically shaped projections symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of a center line midway between the side walls, the walls extending upwardly a distance; the projections being located adjacent to the front wall of the pillow within the lower half of the pillow; and a U-shaped projection symmetrically formed in the central extent of the block, the projection being smoothly curved throughout its extent, the projection having parallel side edges parallel with the side walls, the projection terminating in a curved portion adjacent to the rear wall of the block with the projection initiating adjacent to the hemispherical projections.

Abstract: A simplified device to provide air circulation under bed-ridden patients which comprises a small thin flexible plastic pad having a plurality of flexible plastic tubes embedded or encased therein, said tubes comprising a distributer tubing and a plurality of closed end discharge tubes feeding off therefrom. The discharge tubes all contain a plurality of upwardly extending openings therein, while the distributer tubing is connected to a source of low pressure air. In use, the pad, covered with a replaceable, sterile mesh fabric cover is placed under a patient and air is forced out of said openings to circulate under the patient minimizing the formation of bed sores on such patients.

Abstract: An improved comforter having a pocket which is permanently secured to one side thereof in a position located substantially centrally along one side edge, and which pocket is shaped and dimensioned so as to be turned inside out and have the comforter folded, rolled and tucked into the inside out pocket to form a standard size pillow, without utilizing fastening means, and which will fit into a standard size pillow case.

Abstract: An integrated pillow case and fitted sheet, wherein the location of the pillow case is definitely defined with respect to the fitted sheet, and wherein the pillow contained therein is not readily accessible to a would-be pilferer. The integrated pillow case and fitted sheet is composed of a fitted sheet having conventional elastic portions for form fitting upon a mattress, and further has one or more pillow cases connected thereto. In a first example, a sheet slit having an upper side and a lower side is provided in the fitted sheet at the head thereof and a case slit also having an upper side and a lower side is provided in an otherwise closed pillow case. The upper side of the sheet slit and the case slit are mutually sewn together, as is the lower side thereof. A pillow is inserted into the pillow case through the mutually aligned sheet and case slits.

Abstract: A configuration for a pillowcase for use in covering of a conventional bed sleeping pillow wherein the pillowcase includes an upper planar member having two lateral edges and two longitudinal edges and a lower planar member also have two lateral and two longitudinal edges. The two planar members are integrally formed along the bottom edge therebetween and are attached along the side edges. The two remaining longitudinal edges define an access opening for allowing placement and removal of a pillow extending therethrough. This design further includes a closing flap integrally formed with respect to the longitudinal edge of the upper planar member and includes a hook and loop fastening means thereon detachably securable with a mated hook and loop fastening device positioned on the lower planar member such that the flap extends across the pillow access opening for retaining of the pillow firmly therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic pillow having a removable washable outer sleeve. The pillow has a baglike cover filled with natural granular material having a water content in the range of 5% to 25% by weight. The preferred range of water content is from 9% to 16%.Also disclosed is a method of treating pain with the therapeutic pillow.

Abstract: A readily bendable positioning aid, having a soft, spongy foam body for supporting an infant. Once formed into the desired shape, the support maintains its shape until reformed by the user. Disposed internally of the foam body is an elongated, bendable lead rod that weights the body sufficiently so that the support will remain in position about the infant and will effectively constrain movement of the infant.

Abstract: An infant sleep support supports a sleeping infant at its back and holds the infant so that the infant will sleep on its side. The sleep support has a fabric sheet on which the infant sleeps and a pillow against which the infant supports its back. An abdominal brace attached to the sheet and pillow holds the infant against the pillow so that the infant is on its side.

Abstract: A protective cover for upholstered or padded articles such as bedding is made from a microporous ultrafilter material having a pore size of less than 0.0005 mm, to suppress passage of fecal particles produced by house dust mites. To prevent particles from bypassing the ultrafilter material, the seams of the cover are welded, and its opening is sealed by a resealable fastener, such as a zip-fastener, covered with an adhesive tape.

Abstract: A supporting pillow for use to support the nape of the neck/head or, if desired the small of the back when the user is at rest and/or for therapeutic treatment. The supporting pillow is formed by folding a pillow, which when folded forms an upper portion (2a), and a lower portion (2b), with lower portion (2b) being longer than upper portion (2a). Upper and lower portions are fastened to each other, preferably, with corner ends (2a") of upper portion (2a) being fastened to the sides of lower portion (2b) to maintain the shape of the supporting pillow (2), thus, provided. The double portion of the supporting pillow comprising upper portion (2a), and lower portion (2b) constitutes portion (A) for the nape of the neck, and the single portion comprising the projecting lower portion (2b) constitutes the head portion (B) when supporting a person's nape of the neck/head. The double portion may also constitute a support of the small of the back of a person in a sitting position.

Abstract: A composite fabric and its method of disposal after use. Garments, linens, drapes, towels and other useful articles are provided as the composite of a reusable first component and a woven, non-woven, knitted or otherwise formed fabric of thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol polymer as a second component. The second component is water soluble in temperatures above approximately 140.degree. F. After use, the composite is subjected to water of sufficient temperature to substantially dissolve the thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol component but not the reusable first component.

Abstract: A pillow having an hourglass shape for placing between an individual's legs to provide support when positioned along the upper thighs just above the knees. When the individual is lying on his or her side, the pillow provides for proper alignment of the spine, hips and knees to relieve pain and pressure on muscles, joints and nerves so the body can relax and rest more comfortably. It is beneficial to those who suffer from a variety of back problems, arthritis and sports related injuries as well as those who are convalescent, bedridden or pregnant.

Abstract: A body support device having a resilient surface with channels disposed in the surface for retaining tubing therein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bedspread cover for a child's bed having a toy preferably in the form of an animal or doll attached to the cover. The toy is formed from a first substantially two-dimensional portion and a second three-dimensional pillow like portion. At least the three-dimensional portion of the toy, which is preferably formed as the head of the toy, is removably attached to the bedspread cover and extends beyond an upper end of the cover. The cover can include a pocket for removably receiving the bottom of the planar portion of the toy for further securing the toy to the bedspread cover.

Abstract: A support pillow in two detachable main sections, each section having an elongated right triangular wedge-shaped resilient foam member each covered with fabric with a portion of the fabric extending outward to define a flexible rectangular panel. The top surface of one rectangular panel, and the bottom surface of the other rectangular panel are affixed with elongated hook and loop fastening strips which allow adjustable overlapping affixment of the two rectangular panels one to another, thereby allowing affixing together of the two main sections of the pillow. When affixed together, the two sections of the support pillow define an open-ended and open-top channel with the rectangular panels and fabric covered foam members providing a roll-preventing flat bottom, and the fabric covered foam members additionally defining two spaced apart vertically oriented side walls of the channel.

Abstract: The appearance of a pillow case is changed to make the pillow case more aesthetically pleasing for a child's use. Preferably, this is accomplished by forming a pillow case from a first sheet and a second sheet comprised of cloth material. A three-dimensional figure, such as a front portion of a stuffed teddy bear, is then attached to the outside surface of the first sheet by sewn stitching. This creates a pillow case that is more pleasing for a child's use as a conventional pillow case, comforter, security object and plaything.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion apparatus for maintaining a person's lower leg, ankle and foot, in an elevated and substantially horizontal position relative to the person's head and upper body. The inflatable cushion apparatus includes an angled front wall for supporting a person's upper leg in an inclined position. A top wall is provided which extends horizontally when the apparatus is inflated. A valve is provided to facilitate filling of the cushion apparatus.

Abstract: A therapeutic pillow covering (100) for covering either a prefabricated conventional or therapeutic pillow (200) having a central depression region (210), or for encasing pillow fill having a plurality of compartments (12, 14, 16) for holding a prefabricated pillow insert (22, 28) or a hot or cold pack (26). The compartments (12, 14, 16) each have an opening (13, 15, 17) for insertion and removable of the inserts (22, 26, 28). The pillow covering (100) has a center compartment (14) located about in the center of the pillow cover; two oppositely disposed side wing compartments (12) located on opposite ends of the pillow cover (100); and two oppositely disposed hot/cold pack compartments (16) parallel to the center compartment (11) and on opposite sides of the center compartment (14). The compartments (12, 14, 16) may be affixed either to the interior of the cover (100) or to the exterior of the cover (100). The cover (100) may have boxed off corners (20).

Abstract: A sunbathing mat having a removably attachable inflatable headrest for use on a beach or while visiting a pool. The mat further includes an elongated washable, moisture-absorbent fabric piece. A top portion of the fabric piece is foldable over an intermediate portion of the fabric piece and is releasably attachable in this position to form a flap for enclosing the headrest. A plurality of supple, noncorrosive, nonabrasive straps mate and secure the headrest in the enclosed posture. An alternative mat includes loops and mating stakes. The loops are fixed to the four corners of the sun bathing mat and the mating stakes are insertable into and through each one of the four loops and into a supporting surface to anchor each one of the four corners of the mat to the supporting surface. The mat may also be provided with a plurality of binding cords which enable the user to bind the mat in a small compass. The mat contains no pockets to trap sand or other foreign substances.

Abstract: A pillowcase for a king size bed pillow is provided with a releasable fastener, such as a zipper, that extends along adjacent long sides of the fabric layers forming the pillowcase. Since a pair of the short sides of the fabric layers are always open, the layers may be separated along at least two adjacent sides to facilitate insertion and removal of a pillow between the layers. The sides of the layers opposite the open end of the pillowcase may also be secured by a releasable fastener, such as an elongated, L-shaped zipper so that the layers may be separated along three sides and opened like a book to receive a pillow. By employing a releasable fastener along at least one of the long pair of adjacent sides of the pillowcase layers, the task of inserting a pillow into the pillowcase is greatly facilitated.

Abstract: A miniature portable support pillow construction having a generally smooth outer contoured similar to a barbell, i.e., generally cylindrical and enlarged at each end. The pillow is only about four to five inches in diameter and about nine to ten inches long for ease of transport. The illustrated pillow has an inner body made of a soft resilient material such as (fiberfill) material formed in the barbell shape. The pillow further has a removal outer cover that is made of flexible material and surrounds and conforms to the shape of the body. The cover is made from a plurality of elongated contoured strips of flexible material that are stitched to one another to form the cover. Two of the strips have overlapping unstitched band portions that form an entrance/exit for the cover. A fastener such as interlocking "Velcro" strips may be secured to the band portions to releasably lock the entrance closed.

Abstract: A component bed system for a pet is provided and consists of a mattress pad, an inner liner around the mattress pad, a cover to fit about the inner liner on the mattress pad and a mat placed upon the cover so that the pet can recline and sleep thereon in comfort.