Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a pouch pillow construction is described which comprises, a base pillow including a cover and casing, and an overlying pillow including a cover and casing. The base and overlying pillows are sewn along three adjacent sides and open on a fourth side to form a pouch into which a person's head can be conveniently inserted to gain warmth and mask light, both of which surprisingly combine permit a person to sleep deeply. But the person head can rest atop both the base and overlaying pillows without using the pouch if the restee so chooses. The casing of the overlying pillow can also include a layer of light impregnable material to mask light, such material along with the casing being light weight to prevent heat loss without using high weight that could disturb the sleeping process.

Abstract: A cover, which fits over a cushion, has a top panel formed from a highly elastic fabric and bottom panel formed from a high friction mesh. The top panel easily conforms to the shape of the user's buttocks with exerting shear on the skin. The bottom panel stabilizes the cushion on a supporting surface by reason of substantial friction between it and the supporting surface.

Abstract: A partial pillow cover comprising a rectangular sheet of smooth surface fabric having means for attaching the sheet to one surface of a pillow, said attaching means comprising at least (4) straps secured to all four corners of said sheet, straps at opposite corners forming a first and second pair and straps of each pair being in linear alignment with each other, free ends of the straps remote from the corners having hook and loop type fasteners affixed thereto for attachment to each other.

Abstract: A compliant cover sheet is provided for a face-down pillow which has a wedge shape and contains primary and secondary air passageways which facilitate breathing by the user of the pillow. The sheet is fabricated of a single piece of flat compliant thin material cut so as to have a perimeter edge configuration generally matching the configuration of the pillow. Intersecting slits adjacent the upper extremity of the sheet form triangular flaps which descend into the primary passageway. Fastening straps attached to the flaps are adapted to pass through the secondary air passageways and interengage edges of the sheet. A stabilizing strap attached across opposed edges of the sheet adjacent its lower extremity is adapted to embrace the pillow.

Abstract: A wrinkle free pillowcase for use in conjunction with a pillow of specific length and width measurements. The pillowcase includes at least a first and second section of fabric joined along three sides, each section of fabric having a length and width measurements less than that of the pillow. Releasable fasteners are provided along a fourth side of the pillowcase so that the pillowcase is fastenable about the pillow. The fabric is smooth and radially elastic so that when the pillow is placed within the pillowcase and the fasteners fastened, the compressive strength of the pillow causes the radially elastic fabric to stretch across the surface of the pillow creating a surface tension in said fabric which removes creases from the fabric, thereby creating a crease free surface in the pillowcase.

Abstract: An apparatus, suitable for reducing and preventing skin deformation in proximity to the breasts of a human female when worn between said breasts, includes a shaped deformable resilient central support member having a first end and a second end. A removable outer casing encompasses the shaped central support member, the casing having a first casing end adjacent the first support member end and a second casing end adjacent the second support member end. A first closure means is positioned at the first casing end and a second closure means is positioned at the second casing end, the closure means being adapted for enclosing the first and second support member ends within the outer casing. A securing means is on the outer casing between the first and second casing ends, the securing means being adapted for securing the apparatus to the torso of a human female and between the breasts of the female to reduce and eliminate skin wrinkling.

Abstract: A contoured decorative pillow of resiliently deformable material. A pillow form is girded by at least one cincture and thus transformed from a first configuration into a second configuration. The decorative qualities of the second configuration may be further enhanced by encasing the cincture in an inelastic casing to create a ruffle or floral effect, girding the pillow form with a cushioned belt, employing one or two pillow covers, threading at least one ornamental body over the cincture or the cushioned belt, or fastening decorative means such as tassles to the cincture. The inelastic casing, cushioned belt, pillow covers, ornamental bodies, and cincture decorative means may be combined in an infinite number of decorative embodiments to suit the tastes of the pillow owner.

Abstract: A disposable article of bedding comprises a piece of non-woven foldable material which when flat is generally rectangular. A coating of mildly sticky material is adhered to one side only of the piece of material and may occupy the entirety or a portion only of the side to which it is adhered. In either event, the coating may be solid or in pattern form. A continuous method of making disposable articles of bedding comprises the steps of moving a web of non-woven material past a work station, and applying a coating of mildly sticky material to one surface only of the web at the work station.

Abstract: A bedding system for use where mite-allergy is a problem causing e.g. asthma comprises a permeable mite barrier such as microporous or vapor permeable coated fabric which can be used as a mattress cover or ticking, pillow and duvet covers.

Abstract: In a pillow having extended arms and legs, the arms are semi-circular and of sufficient length to enable them to extend either around the neck or extend around the torso of a human body and enable the pillow to cling to the body and support the neck or back. The pillow, and/or an external pillow case or removable cover, can be decorated to make the pillow an ornamental design, or caricature, as of a person or animal. The cover can simulate an article of clothing and is adapted to permit the arms and legs of the pillow to retain their initial appearance.

Abstract: A portable lounge/pillow, the lounge portion being made of a sheet material such as plastic or fabric, is convertible to and from a tote bag for carrying articles by folding portions of a sheet over and upon one another about transverse and longitudinal folds to form interior article-holding compartments. Carrying handles are positioned in registry with each other after folding of the sheet portions, and serve as a convenient hand-grip for carrying the articles. A cover sheet is detachably mounted on a sheet such as a fabric sheet for user comfort. A strap hanger enables the lounge/pillow set to be supportably suspended for air drying. Additional article-holding pockets are formed in the sheet for increased carrying capacity. A device for securing the lounge/pillow in a roll without having to deflate the pillow may be provided.

Abstract: A cushion, in particular a pillow or the like, containing a filling is described, which is characterized in that the filling comprises in addition to materials for the intended use of the pillow, such as down, feathers, fibers, balls of fibers, foam particles or the like, certain components which may be removed prior to the intended use of the pillow. The removable components may consist of a filled insert or a cardboard insert enclosing a hollow space. The insert may consist of a bag. The insert may be filled with filler materials other than those in the remainder of the pillow.

Abstract: A method for disguising a pillow is presented including utilizing a flexible sheath formed with a lower closed end and an upper open end. The sheath has secured thereto a series of upper and lower appendages and a facial or visage group to present a masking appearance of an associated pillow "P". The pillow is inserted within the sheath, and the upper end of the sheath gathered and secured by use of a securement collar. The securement collar is formed with lace-like trim at an upper edge thereof with orthogonally and upwardly extending filament members to disguise the upper end of the sheath subsequent to securement of the collar about the upper end.

Abstract: A pillow formed from a resilient foam material is provided. The pillow is of unitary construction and includes a generally concave upper surface for supporting a user's head. Two opposite sides of the pillow each have a generally ovate recess formed therein that extends along the length of the side. The recesses define upper and lower ridges on each side of the pillow which are aligned when the pillow is not in use. The recesses are adapted to receive the user's shoulder during use. The upper surface of the pillow is provided with a plurality of spaced ridges formed thereon that extend diagonally across the upper surface. The ridges extend across substantially the entire upper surface except at two substantially flat semi-circular regions. Each semi-circular region is located adjacent one of the two upper ridges and provides support along the jaw-line of the user.

Abstract: A sofabed sheet organization is set forth utilizing a fitted sheet for use in combination particularly with sofabed mattresses wherein the same utilizes elastomeric underlying corners for securement of the fitted sheet to the sofabed with an encircling strap originating from one side wall of the sheet to an enclosed side wall for securement of the sheet to the sofabed, and further including a covering sheet integrally hingedly mounted to an upper or lowermost forward end of the fitted sheet. The organization may alternatively utilize integrally mounted pillow cases and removably mounted adjuncts such as a heating pad, side pockets, or an incontinent sheet for securement interiorly of the fitted sheet.

Abstract: A cushion is provided which drains liquid and dries through its bottom having an inner core of drainable filling material having a filling core and a core wrap surrounding the core, both the filling core and the core wrap having non-resinated synthetic fibers, and an outer covering surrounding the inner core. The outer covering has a top portion having air and water permeable fabric material and a bottom portion of a mesh-like material having a plurality of openings larger in size than any opening of the top portion for promoting a circulation and draining of liquid from the cushion. Furniture seating having the cushion placeable on a supporting surface having a plurality of openings therethrough is also provided.

Abstract: A pillow or the like having a tick filled with filling and having a corner with a button fixed thereto. The button has a shank which is riveted to a backing plate. The button bears information about the pillow.

Abstract: A combination toy including a decorative pillow 15 and a soft sculptural human figure doll 11 is disclosed. Pillow 15 is provided with a soft filler material 21 housed with a decorative exterior cover. A pocket 13, of essentially the same peripheral measurements as pillow 15, is permanently attached to both sides and one end and unattached to the pillow end having a handle 17 attached thereto. Legs 25, 26 are folded back over the doll body and doll 11 is positioned within pocket 13 of pillow 14. An elastic band 18 attached to the open end of pocket 13 serves to engage doll 11 beneath the armpits for releasable retention therein. A pair of buttons 36, 37 are also secured to the exterior of pocket 13 and serve to engage button holes 36a and 37a formed in the dress arms of doll 11 as a further retention element for the doll. When doll 11 is removed from pocket 13, elastic band 18 biases the open end of the pocket against pillow 15.

Abstract: A suboccipital pillow 10, for applying hot and/or cold treatments to the neck and suboccipital areas is provided, having a generally crescent shape, one side of which is fitted with a lightly insulated pocket 15a and the other side of which is fitted with a heavily insulated pocket 12a. Pillow 10 is filled with a soft cushion, such as a polyester fiber batting. Both pockets 12a and 15a have triangular tongues 16 and 17 attached to their open sides. Tongues 16 and 17 overlap and attach one to the other via a suitable fastener. A crescent shaped gel pack 21 is provided which may either be cooled in a refrigerator or freezer or heated in boiling water or in a microwave oven. After gel pack 21 has reached the desired temperature it is inserted in the appropriate pocket and the pocket is closed by overlapping and fastening the two tongues 16 and 17.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are bed clothes having first and second ends, sides, sections or areas, with means on the first section or area depicting a first article, object, graphic design, character, scenic background or the like, and means on the second section or area depicting a second article, object, pattern, character, etc., whereby when the bed clothes are placed upon a bed or similar area of repose, with said one section or area arranged adjacent the head position of the bed and associated bed clothes covering the second section or area thereof, the visual impression is given that the bed clothes has solely the first article, object or design depicted thereon, and when said bed clothes are reversed or turned end for end such that the second section or area thereof is arranged adjacent the head position of the bed and said associated bed clothes covering said first section or area thereof, the visual impression is given that the bed clothes has solely the second article, object, pattern, graphic design, etc.

Abstract: A pillow includes a pillow body having a surface including a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first and second surface portions are disposed on opposite sides of a plane and the pillow body has a thickness in a direction perpendicular to the plane, the thickness increasing inwardly from the perimeter of the pillow body. A plurality of panels are provided, each having at least three edge sections and being connected along at least one of the edge sections to the pillow body. The panels are movable between a first position disposed to a first side of the plane adjacent the first surface portion and a second position disposed to a second side of the plane adjacent the second surface portion. Means are provided for releasably maintaining the plurality of panels in the positions so that the panels can be freely moved between the positions to orient the panels in various configurations.

Abstract: A pillow and pillow cover are provided that are less traumatic to the skin and hairdo of the user by providing an outer covering that slides readily over a non-friction inner cover. When the skin is pressed against the cover and the user turns in sleep, the outer cover moves with the skin instead of rubbing against the skin. The outer cover is constructed to move freely over the inner cover to provide this freedom of movement.

Abstract: A portable back support having a insert enveloped by a sleeve, forming a cushioned rigid portion and a flexible flap. The back support is dimensioned to support the lumbar and much of the thoracic regions of the spine and is narrower than the distance between a user's scapula. The back support is thus considerably easier to transport and less inconspicuous in use than known portable back supports.

Abstract: A thermoelectric heat pump or power source device is provided with P-type and N-type elements made of either thin films or thick films for use on flexible or nonflexible substrates. For flexible units the film type elements are formed on substrates of such flexible, electrically insulation material as, for example, MYLAR and TEFLON; while for inflexible units the elements are formed on substrates of such materials as, for example, Beryllia, Alumina, ceramics, or plastics. Further, the elements are patterned on the different substrates for particular usages. For example, radial element patterns are used for cooling hot spots and ladder element patterns are used for cooling linear hot bodies. Ladder element patterns may also be used on flexible substrates to be folded to form corrugations having cold strips and hot strips on opposing sides to which sheets of suitable material can be attached to form panels, blankets, therapeutic devices or pipe coverings for heating or cooling their contents as desired.

Abstract: An inflatable pillow usable outdoors and capable of resisting displacement by the wind or other force. The pillow has a pocket that may be filled with sand to weigh it down. The pillow also has an attached flap to keep the sand positioned in the pocket after the pillow is inflated. The pillow also has a pair of straps that can detachably fasten to the flap or pillow and form two loops, which loops can be used to attach the pillow to a beach or lawn chair.

Abstract: A generally rectangular pillow (2, 2', 2") has a rounded forward neck support portion (10, 10"), a rear head support portion (12, 12', 12"), side portions (24), and a bottom portion (26, 26"). An oblong hollow (30) is formed in the top surface (6) of the pillow body (2, 2', 2"). The hollow (30) accommodates the lower portion of the face of a user lying in a side position to prevent pressure on the face. A projection (42, 42") extends forwardly from rear portion (12, 12', 12") into hollow (30). In use, the rear portion (12, 12', 12") has a central depression for the top of the user's head. The depression is formed by contouring the top surface of the rear portion (12, 12') or by reducing the density at the center of the rear portion (12"), such as by forming an internal cavity (44). A pillowcase (50) has central edges (56, 58) that are fastened to bottom portion (26) to leave hollow (30) unobstructed.

Abstract: A resilient and stretchable cover for a therapeutic support cushion comprises an opening formed by detaching overlapping end portions of its top and bottom walls provided with an adhesive fastener tape secured thereto. The cover also includes a transversely disposed vertical partition comprising two overlapping detachably adherent sections, thereby forming two separate chambers, each adapted for accomodation of a support cushion.

Abstract: A side sleeper's pillow and case therefor both include a generally rectangular main pillow portion and an extension pillow portion depending from the lower edge of the main pillow portion adjacent one side edge thereof having a transition side edge connecting the lower edge of the main pillow portion to the lower edge of the extension pillow portion. The transition side edge of the extension pillow forms an obtuse angle. The side sleeper's pillow may be utilized in pairs with a single pillow case open at the ends and sewn together centrally, which pillow case receives single side sleeper's pillows in the opposite ends thereof. Further, the side sleeper's pillow may be made in various sizes to complement different sized beds, and may be made in a particularly small size as a travel pillow.

Abstract: A travel pillow comprising a pillow casing having compressible material contained therein which is selectively removably positioned within a flexible plastic bag. One end of the flexible plastic bag has a zipper or the like to enable that end of the bag to be selectively closed. A one-way air valve is provided at the other end of the bag to permit air within the bag and the pillow contained therein to be exhausted outwardly therefrom so that the thickness of the pillow may be reduced.

Abstract: A children's pillow and book combination includes a pillow of conventional construction with a pocket for receiving a book. The cover of the book contains some indicia, design or color representing the content or subject matter of the book or simply identifying the book. The pillow is keyed to the book, bearing some indicia of the content or subject matter of the book or colors or a design present on the book cover, so that a child may associate the pillow with the book.

Abstract: A dual-function pillow which in its normal mode serves as a comfortable bed rest or any other conventional purpose, and in its transformed mode functions as a plaything. The pillow is constituted by a soft and compressible inner bag and a removable outer case which covers the bag, the outer case having printed on its face a two-dimensional character in humanoid or animal-like form. Means such as drawstrings or elastic bands are provided to encircle the outer case and constrict the pillow along transverse lines displaced from opposite ends of the case. The placement of these lines is such relative to the character on the face of the pillow as to transform the two-dimensional character into a three-dimensional figure whose form is generally that of the character.

Abstract: A pillowcase and insert for converting a conventional pillow into a orthopedic pillow comprising a pillowcase having a pocket secured to the inside of the pillowcase receiving a soft, resilient, elastomeric insert. A conventional pillow is inserted in the pillowcase such that the pillowcase, insert and pillow support the neck and head of the user while lying on a side or in a supine position.

Abstract: A support for a baby's head including a fabric covered foam member adapted to receive the baby's neck in a generally U-shaped inset. The fabric covering extends beyond the covered member and terminates in a pair of flaps which are adapted for positioning behind the baby so as to assist in positioning the support. When the baby nods, its head contacts the covered member in a supporting fashion.

Abstract: A travel pillow has a first pneumatic pillow base or enclosure adapted to fit within a pillowcase. The pillowcase has an invertable pocket formed in one wall thereof with a slide fastener closing the opening in the wall. The invertable pocket is such as to allow the pillowcase to be stuffed therein and the deflated pneumatic enclosure to be folded and stowed within the so-formed envelope. The slide fastener can then be closed containing both the pneumatic enclosure and the pillowcase.

Abstract: A pillowcase, having a three-layered inlay formed integrally into at least one of its sides to allow maintenance of the curl hair style without a bonnet and prevention of pillowcase soiling outside the area of the inlay from oils and greases used to produce the curl style.

Abstract: A pillow having storage compartments. The compartments may be used to store suntan lotion, beach, poolside or camping accessories. The stored articles are protected from theft because the compartments are hidden from view when the pillow is in use; specifically, they are positioned on the underside of the pillow so that when the pillow is operatively deployed, the existence of the storage compartments may not be ascertained by visual inspection.

Abstract: A dual-function pillow which is transformable into a figurative form or character. In its normal mode the pillow serves as a comfortable head rest, while in its transformed mode it functions as a plaything. The pillow which has a soft and compressible body includes a rectangular bag or outer case whose face has applied thereto a two-dimensional figure or character. The bag or case is provided with one or more transversely-placed draw strings which when tightened act to constrict the pillow and to thereby impart contours thereto to define a main head portion and at least one secondary portion to create a three-dimensional form.

Abstract: Bed linens comprising bed sheets with releasable corner fasteners adapted to releasably secure sheet to an underlying mattress by means of pressure actuated, releasably adherent strips disposed so as to be brought into facing and contacting alignment when secured around the mattress, and pillow cases with releasable end fasteners adapted to secure a pillow within the pillow case by means of pressure actuated, releasably adherent strips disposed so as to be brought into facing and contacting alignment after the pillow is inserted into the pillow case.

Abstract: A plurality of novel decorative items for use in various combinations to provide alternatives in bedroom decor, including a novel process for co-ordinating and displaying various combinations of the decorative items; and to provide a novel invertible comforter which may be manually turned to expose its finished interior surfaces via an unstitched length along its bottom edge.

Abstract: A cushion or pillow for use by making upholstered furniture comprises a generally block- or plate-shaped foam core (2) and a fibrous stuffing material (6) which surrounds the core. The stuffing material (6) includes at least one layer or web of a cable fiber material, the layer being dimensioned and retained to completely enclose the core. The long and generally uniformly oriented cable fibers or filaments are retained and the stuffing material does not include free or loose fibers. Accordingly, it is not necessary to make specific demands with respect to the tightness of cover fabrics, since there are no loose fibers which are able to penetrate the cover. The fact that the long fibers or filaments are continuous has also the effect that the fibers or filaments are not able to lump or become firmly bonded together and, thereby, the cushion can be cleaned by usual washing and drying.

Abstract: An L-shaped pillow and pillow case combined with an anchor structure for retaining the pillow and pillowcase in position on a bed with one leg of the L-shaped pillow and pillowcase being positioned under the head in a conventional manner and the other leg of the pillow and pillowcase extending longitudinally alongside of a person reclining on the bed to provide support substantially throughout the length of the back of a person using the pillow and pillowcase. The anchor includes a sheet or panel of fabric or similar material placed on the bed under the person using the pillow with the anchor panel being secured to the bed if desired. The pillow includes anchoring tabs which extend through openings in the pillowcase for connection with the sheet or panel along one edge portion thereof by the use of hook and loop fastener material such as that sold under the trademark "Velcro" or similar detachable fastening arrangements.

Abstract: An activity cover of sheet material is wrapped around the shield of an infant's automobile safety seat. The cover has strips of friction fastener material on a surface facing an infant in the seat and stuffed toys with complementary friction fastener elements for attachment to and detachment from the cover strips.

Abstract: Specific zeolite particles retaining therein a metal ion having a bactericidal activity are packed and retained in a mixed fiber assembly composed of low-melting thermoplastic synthetic fibers and ordinary fibers. The zeolite particles are retained by welding of the low-temperature thermoplastic synthetic fibers but in a state of allowing the contact thereof with an external fluid. The particle-packed fiber article has an excellent and durable antibacterial activity and can be used in various fields.

Abstract: An existing pillow which has a tick enclosing a stuffing that has deteriorated is inserted into an envelope. The envelope is made of a yielding foam material having a wall thickness sufficient to mask irregularities in the stuffing of the existing pillow. The entire pillow, including the tick and the enclosed stuffing is inserted into the envelope, and the envelope is then sewn shut. The envelope with the existing pillow is then placed into a second tick to form the rebuilt pillow.

Abstract: A pillow sham includes a front panel and an endless skirt attached to the perimeter of the panel. The skirt is gathered throughout to provide a decorative effect and defines a pillow-receiving pocket suited to accommodate a range of pillow sizes.

Abstract: A pillow sham formed from sheet material includes lengthwise-extending elastic strips at the sides for lending an overall gathered appearance to the sham.

Abstract: Cushion covers of upholstered sofas and chairs and the like are rendered smolder-resistant by a process for the manufacture of the cushion covers in which the upholstery fabric is lined with a smolder-resistant material to completely surround the two welt cords and underlie the boxed, border or vertical, area of the cushion cover.

Abstract: An air tight and fluid tight cover for padded bodies, mattresses and the like. The cover has a top, a bottom and a plurality of side parts. At least one opening provides ventilation between the interior of the cover and the ambient atmosphere. At least two of the side parts are formed by at least an interior, middle and exterior layer of material. Air passage openings offset with respect to each other are provided in the interior and middle layers of material. At least one filter is disposed between the middle and outer layer of material. A plurality of connecting seams extend partially transversely across the width of the side part from diametrically opposite points of the upper and lower longitudinal edges of the side parts toward a longitudinal center line bisecting the side part. The connecting seams define a plurality of pockets in which the filters are disposed. The connecting seams also define air passages between the individual layers of material for trapping coarse granular particles therein.

Abstract: Items of furniture are disclosed comprising at least one integral contoured interior element made of foamed material molded and/or cut into desired shapes or contours with an inner lining made of a smooth stretchable material covering the interior element and an outer material form fitted to cover the inner lining and interior element. In a second aspect of the invention, in a sofa embodiment, means for maintaining the planar relationship between the backrest and the arm rest portions of the sofa are disclosed; and means for supporting a backrest portion of a sofa when the backrest portion can not be supported by a wall of the room where the sofa is located are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pillow case providing the usual slip-over cover for a conventional pillow has, over one of its rectangular areas a strip of fabric, generally a contrasting and warmer material that is stitched to one long edge of the pillow case but is of a width somewhat more than half but less than the full width of the pillow case so that the other long edge of the strip is free. The ends of the strip are attached by stitching to the two ends of the pillow case, and there are pleats in the strip clear of the smooth flat central area of the strip. Desirably the strip is cut from a continuous bolt of cloth in the form of alternately reversed trapezoids with the cloth cut diagonally to form the diverging edges of the trapezoids while the original edges of the fabric form the parallel long sides of the trapezoid.