Adapted To Accommodate Disparate Article Patents (Class 5/639)
  • Publication number: 20130312192
    Abstract: A pillow device having a pillow portion with a main head support section for supporting the head, and at least one eye mask portion for covering the eyes of the user. For additional comfort, a neck support may be removably attached to the pillow device to provide not only support for the head, but also support for the neck. Because of the overall shape of the pillow device can easily simulate a doll, a skirt with popping out figures may be added to simulate an angel or other favorite figures with open arms to welcome the user. Moreover, the pillow device may function as a computer pad holder and a bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Munsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20130305455
    Abstract: A prone positioning device is described for supporting the chest and head of a patient in a prone position during a medical procedure. The device allows medical personnel to view the face of the patient while the patient is in the prone position by means of a reflective surface disposed in a cavity in the device beneath the patient's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Mercy Medical Research Institute
    Inventors: Keela Davis, Martin Reuter
  • Patent number: 8584284
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventors: Jay Brock Matthews, Daniel A. Yarmer
  • Patent number: 8566986
    Abstract: A multi-functional pillow device is disclosed. The multi-functional pillow device comprises a main body, two side bodies and a control unit. The main body has a through hole for face down sleep, a matching element for fitting with the through hole, and a circuit board inside the main body for connecting to a vibration unit and a rotation unit. Each of the side bodies is connected to the rotation unit and has a speaker connected to the circuit board, wherein the side bodies are adjusted to a vertical position or a horizontal position by the rotation unit. The control unit is disposed at the external of the main body and is connected to the circuit board for setting and controlling the vibration unit and the rotation unit, and for inputing audio data into the circuit board for playing from the speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Hua Ling Chu
  • Publication number: 20130255000
    Abstract: A purse or bag for carrying accessories and/or personal articles that converts into a pillow is provided. In a first state, the purse or bag includes at least two exterior pockets configured for carrying appropriate sized articles or accessories. In a second state, the purse or bag is turned inside out to expose first and second pillow portions which when zippered, or coupled, together form a single pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: DIYVA HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventor: Barbara Kavovit
  • Publication number: 20130254999
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention pertains to a portable beach pillow, comprising, a pillow-body, the pillow-body defining at least one cavity. A foldable truss-arm, a detachable base plate, the base plate demountably coupled with said truss-arm; and a carrying strap, the carrying strap demountably fastened to said pillow body. The wherein the said at least one magnetic clamp is adapted to couple with at least one accessory a one end of the foldable truss-arm. One of the accessories being a sun-shade visor or a fan. All of the elements of the portable beach pillow are stored within the pillow body for easy carry and protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: DAYLENE FOCH
  • Publication number: 20130232694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support and a means for support and alignment for the neck in the side, supine or semi prone or prone positions comprising; supporting the user's head and/or neck in a first user position with a first adjustable support means adapted to locate the user's head and/or neck at a first height relative to a supporting surface for the user; supporting the user's head and/or neck in a second user position with a second adjustable support means adapted to locate the user's head and/or neck at a second height relative to a supporting surface for the user; wherein the first and second heights relative to the supporting surface for the user are substantially different such that substantially constant cervical spinal alignment for the user is maintained in both positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: TRI-CYCLE PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Darren Stuart Ross, Andrew Paul Seymour
  • Publication number: 20130125312
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new neck pillow and integrated hood (hereinafter known as “Neck Pillow and Hood Assembly”) for the purposes of providing comfort, support, and warmth for travel purposes. This invention upgrades a standard U-shaped travel neck pillow with an integrated hood that is attached and rolled up into the U-shaped travel neck pillow. Users of the Neck Pillow and Hood Assembly invention have the ability to have the U-shaped neck pillow provide comfort and support for the upper vertebrae as well as the neck and head area while resting or sleeping. In addition a hood can be rolled out from a zippered compartment on the Neck Pillow to provide warmth and head coverage to the user. Accordingly, this invention provides a single, compact, integrated device that combines the advantages of both a travel neck pillow and hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Hooshmand Harooni
  • Publication number: 20130091632
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to a therapeutic pillow, and more particularly the disclosed embodiments relate to a pillow designed to support the head and neck of a sleeper and provide facial protection against definition lines and wrinkles in any position during sleep. The neck and head support also is designed to aid in better respirations and breathing while sleeping on the pillow, and allow positioning and support of aroma therapy or any other type of therapy on the pillow while sleeping. The hand rest portion allows better positioning of the shoulder region and neck region for sleep and also provide support to the arm region to promote healing if the arm is injured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Andres Roban
  • Patent number: 8347435
    Abstract: A pillow having positionable inserts is provided. Certain embodiments include inserts that are made from memory foam material formed into a variety of shapes that can assist in correcting the curvature of a user's spine. Some inserts may be made from cylindrical pouches that contain particulate materials. Inserts may be color-coded to correspond to different sizes of inserts or different filling materials. The inserts may be affixed within the pillow or on a bottom end of the pillow with hook and loop fasteners, double stick tape or other fastening means. Certain embodiments may contain measurement indicia, such as an internally located imprinted grid, to assist in precise placement of inserts within the pillow. The measurement indicia can assist physicians in monitoring a patient's progress or in making changes to therapy regimens. Certain embodiments of the pillow may have a cradling end configured to more comfortably cradle a person's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Chang Jun Yu
  • Patent number: 8321978
    Abstract: A child's stuffed pillow and a play item concealable within a pocket in the pillow. Two cushioning members, each including a cushioning medium and having a flexible fabric covering thereover, are attached together as by sewing in a side-by-side arrangement around common perimeter edges of inner covering panels of the coverings. A pocket is formed between the inner covering panels into which a play item is concealable within the pocket. A tether is connected between the bottom of the pocket and the neck of the play item to hold the play item in close proximity to the pocket during play wherein the child may grasp the play item like a handle of the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Mahalie A. Fulton
  • Patent number: 8281435
    Abstract: A compact, pre-formed, reversible wedge-shaped pillow for supporting the head of a baby or, interchangeably, for supporting a bottle for a baby, is provided. The pillow includes a contoured, wedge-shaped body comprising a first longitudinal side, a second longitudinal side, a third longitudinal side, and two opposing angular ends. The first longitudinal side is configured with a head-receiving contour for isolating and supporting the baby's head during sleeping, feeding, or traveling in a car seat—thus reducing flat head syndrome. The third longitudinal side is configured with a bottle-receiving contour. If used in combination with a second pillow of the present invention, the head of the baby can rest within the head-receiving contour of the first pillow, while the bottle to feed the baby can rest within the bottle-receiving contour of the second pillow; thus assisting with proper digestion during feeding by elevating the head above the stomach level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Samuel Kent
  • Publication number: 20120240338
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel A. Yarmer, Jay Brock Matthews, Lawrence M. Pelletier
  • Publication number: 20120227184
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel A. Yarmer, Jay Brock Matthews, Lawrence M. Pelletier
  • Patent number: 8261386
    Abstract: A back support that provides lumbar support, mid-back support, lateral back support, and arm supports to compensate for a lack of strength in one's core muscles, such as after pregnancy or abdominal surgery. The arm supports are shaped to provide a surface to resist downward force of one's arms while allowing the arms to stay close to the body, as when holding or feeding a baby. The back support encourages proper spinal alignment by providing appropriate areas of support, including a protrusion on the top of the back support that serves as a physical cue to a user when their body is fully upright and centered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Mom's Essentials, LLC
    Inventor: Laura Anne Kardos
  • Patent number: 8239987
    Abstract: An improved neck cushion device with associated eye mask and headrest cushion for improved comfort while sleeping in an upright position. The device comprises a standard neck pillow having a general C-shape and internal cushioning, attached to an upstanding headrest and deployable eye mask. The headrest secures to the neck pillow via a closed loop, wherein the neck pillow is inserted therethrough. The neck pillow is secured around the neck of a user, while the headrest is positioned between the back of a user's head and a seat to provide upright support. The eye mask is deployable from a pouch along the back of the headrest, and is attached via a band of fabric to prevent its misplacement. The user is provided comfort by properly supporting their head along the neck and behind the head, while the eye mask provides a blind for darkened sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Eric Sharp
  • Patent number: 8205284
    Abstract: A prenatal/postnatal pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end. The pillow may possess a generally C-shaped structure defining an interior well operable to curve around a body part of a user. The interior of the pillow body defines a cavity, which may include a series of cells containing a predetermined amount of fill material. The ends of the pillow body may include fasteners that connect to draw the ends of the pillow together, forming a compact support surface. The pillow also includes an internal compartment for storing articles such as blankets, bottles, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary G. Mastrosimone-Gese
  • Publication number: 20120144590
    Abstract: An improved neck cushion device with associated eye mask and headrest cushion for improved comfort while sleeping in an upright position. The device comprises a standard neck pillow having a general C-shape and internal cushioning, attached to an upstanding headrest and deployable eye mask. The headrest secures to the neck pillow via a closed loop, wherein the neck pillow is inserted therethrough. The neck pillow is secured around the neck of a user, while the headrest is positioned between the back of a user's head and a seat to provide upright support. The eye mask is deployable from a pouch along the back of the headrest, and is attached via a band of fabric to prevent its misplacement. The user is provided comfort by properly supporting their head along the neck and behind the head, while the eye mask provides a blind for darkened sleeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Eric Sharp
  • Patent number: 8181291
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventors: Jay Brock Matthews, Daniel A. Yarmer
  • Patent number: 8176586
    Abstract: An ergonomic, arm-positioning pillow includes an ornamental design including an upper portion having a top surface for supporting the head of a sleeper and a bottom portion having a lower surface for supporting the arm-positioning pillow and having a first space extending at an oblique angle from a first space located along the lower surface for receiving an arm therein and supporting the sleeper to position the arm for managing the amount of pressure applied to the arm, and a second space located in the lower surface for receiving a second arm or for receiving the second arm to provide for ambidextrous use of the arm-positioning pillow and to obtain improved sleep performance in the form of reduced snoring and sleep apnea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph J. Berke, Jason Berke
  • Patent number: 8171584
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventors: Jay Brock Matthews, Daniel A. Yarmer
  • Publication number: 20120073056
    Abstract: An adjustable pillow, comprising of a stretchable pillow cover having a plurality of removable inserts. The inserts may be in various thicknesses, shapes, compositions and firmness to permit adjustment for overall pillow height, overall firmness, and surface firmness when inserted into the cover. The total height of the pillow depends on the total height of the various inserts being used, the overall firmness depends on whether the inserts are soft, medium or firm, and the surface firmness depends on the firmness of the topmost inside layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: ABSOLUTELYNEW, INC.
    Inventors: William Freund, Tristan Christianson
  • Patent number: 8127382
    Abstract: A portable compact pillow system includes a travel carrier having a first half and a second half and also including a latching feature to secure the first half to the second half in a manner defining a hollow interior. A pillow is removably secured in a portion of the hollow interior defined by the first half, and a resilient member is secured in a portion of the hollow interior defined by the second half. The first half and the second half are attached one to the other on at least one side with a hinge such that the first half is separable from the second half and is pivotal about the hinge for substantially three-hundred-sixty degrees. The first half in its pivoted position is securable to the second half with the latching feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventors: Jennifer Plascencia, Ian Gibbs
  • Patent number: 8127384
    Abstract: A device for lulling infants to sleep comprising a pillow with a receptacle and closure, wherein the middle portion of the sides of the pillow are curved inwards to form four corner sections, and wherein the corner sections of the pillow are puffed up compared to the rest of the pillow, so that the pillow can be easily used in conjunction with cradles, bassinets, strollers, and similar baby gear;. The device further comprises a battery-operated sound/vibration generating instrument received within the receptacle. The instrument can be operated to produce either sound or vibrations, or both. The sound comprises a simulated mother's heartbeat or a lullaby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Christine Frances Carlton
  • Publication number: 20110277245
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel A. Yarmer, Jay Brock Matthews
  • Publication number: 20110277244
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel A. Yarmer, Jay Brock Matthews
  • Patent number: 8056167
    Abstract: The invention discloses differing embodiments of pillow speaker systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed of directing sound energy emitted from a speaker substantially into a cavity of a gas pillow. In other embodiments, pillow speaker systems are disclosed which direct sound energy emitted from the speakers substantially into the gas pillow cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Kevin S. Zielke
  • Patent number: 8056166
    Abstract: A pillow support for a user featuring an engageable pillow body to a base and at least one storage cavity formed therebetween. An aperture in the pillow body dimensioned to accommodate the face of a user positioned on the pillow communicates with a cavity in the base which communicates with air and light adjacent to the base to provide the user fresh air and light when face down. The storage cavity is adapted to hold a personal music player or phone and the pillow engages to the base with a strap or ridge surrounding the perimeter of the pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony Calvert
  • Patent number: 8051514
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel A. Yarmer, Jay Brock Matthews, Lawrence M. Pelletier
  • Publication number: 20110179575
    Abstract: A prenatal/postnatal pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end. The pillow may possess a generally C-shaped structure defining an interior well operable to curve around a body part of a user. The interior of the pillow body defines a cavity, which may include a series of cells containing a predetermined amount of fill material. The ends of the pillow body may include fasteners that connect to draw the ends of the pillow together, forming a compact support surface. The pillow also includes an internal compartment for storing articles such as blankets, bottles, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC
    Inventor: Mary G. Mastrosimone-Gese
  • Publication number: 20110179574
    Abstract: A storage system stores and easily locates common items, such as reading glasses, remote controls, cell phones, magazines, books, and the like, while a person is in a room or in bed. In an emergency, a person may be able to easily locate these items. The storage system may replace a cluttered nightstand and may provide immediate location of necessary items. The storage system may include a pillow that may span a length of a bed, along the head end of a mattress. The pillow may prevent people, such as children or infants, and items from falling between the head of the mattress and either the wall or headboard. The pillow may also provide an elevated surface to prop up a user's pillow for reading or watching television.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Robbie Clack
  • Publication number: 20110162146
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pillow including a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer. The top layer includes a front neck supporting buttress, a back neck supporting buttress and a cavity connecting the front neck supporting buttress and the back neck supporting buttress. The cavity is configured to accommodate a facial mask. The middle layer is connectable to the top layer and includes at least two inserts. Removal of at least one of the inserts provides for customized angulations of the pillow. The bottom layer is connectable to one of the top layer or the middle layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Ortho Support Inc.
    Inventor: Larry G. Frydman
  • Patent number: 7926133
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a musical pillow. The music pillow includes a body, a pillow core defining a first receiving cavity corresponding to a users' head, and a music player device. The body includes a first base, and two sidewalls extending from two opposite sides of the first base. Two free ends of the two sidewalls face each other to define a body opening therebetween. The first base and the two sidewalls cooperatively define a receiving space. The pillow core is received in the receiving space, while the first receiving cavity is communicated with the body opening. The music player device includes two speakers positioned on the sidewalls respectively and a playing unit positioned in the first base. The speakers are electrically connected to the playing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shi-Xin Xiao, Chung-Yuan Chen, Long-Fong Chen, Ji-Ping Wu, Shi-Bin Li
  • Patent number: 7900303
    Abstract: A prenatal/postnatal pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end. The pillow may possess a generally C-shaped structure defining an interior well operable to curve around a body part of a user. The interior of the pillow body defines a cavity, which may include a series of cells containing a predetermined amount of fill material. The ends of the pillow body may include fasteners that connect to draw the ends of the pillow together, forming a compact support surface. The pillow also includes an internal compartment for storing articles such as blankets, bottles, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary G. Mastrosimone-Gese
  • Publication number: 20100275378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a musical pillow. The music pillow includes a body, a pillow core defining a first receiving cavity corresponding to a users' head, and a music player device. The body includes a first base, and two sidewalls extending from two opposite sides of the first base. Two free ends of the two sidewalls face each other to define a body opening therebetween. The first base and the two sidewalls cooperatively define a receiving space. The pillow core is received in the receiving space, while the first receiving cavity is communicated with the body opening. The music player device includes two speakers positioned on the sidewalls respectively and a playing unit positioned in the first base. The speakers are electrically connected to the playing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHI-XIN XIAO, CHUNG-YUAN CHEN, LONG-FONG CHEN, JI-PING WU, SHI-BIN LI
  • Patent number: 7805787
    Abstract: A cushion device comprising a body having an outer surface defining a boundary and at least one cartridge positioned outside the boundary. The cartridge may include a scented substance and a cover for varying the exposure of it to the surroundings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew C. Wallis
  • Publication number: 20100175194
    Abstract: A prenatal/postnatal pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end. The pillow may possess a generally C-shaped structure defining an interior well operable to curve around a body part of a user. The interior of the pillow body defines a cavity, which may include a series of cells containing a predetermined amount of fill material. The ends of the pillow body may include fasteners that connect to draw the ends of the pillow together, forming a compact support surface. The pillow also includes an internal compartment for storing articles such as blankets, bottles, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary G. Mastrosimone-Gese
  • Patent number: 7730564
    Abstract: A pillowcase display has a skirting attached to and forming the hem of a pillowcase, with a number of display apertures passing through the skirting, the skirting includes a number of fabric pieces which may be any size, shape or color, with co-aligned apertures. The apertures can incorporate an elastomeric material, for placing the display items through, so that a figure such a doll or plush toy can be displayed with the head outside the pillowcase and the body within the pillowcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Merideth Eastridge Moore
  • Patent number: 7707668
    Abstract: A pillow for relieving pressure on a neck of a user. In one embodiment, the pillow includes a body section, a first lobe member integrally bound to the body section and adaptable for supporting a nape of a neck of a user, and a second lobe member integrally bound to the body section and adaptable for supporting a cheek bone and a jaw of the user. The pillow also includes a channel formed in the body section between the first lobe member and the second lobe member, wherein the channel is adaptable for receiving the neck of the user to relieve pressure on the neck of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventors: Janine Kloes, James Kloes
  • Patent number: 7685661
    Abstract: A sound generating device having a flexible three-dimensional and substantially planar shaped body including a soft interior encased within a durable exterior covering. A pair of speakers are arranged within the body at first and second locations proximate an upper facing surface. The padded body is adapted to being placed underneath an existing cushion for delivering an audio output, and which is selectively audible to an individual whose head is supported upon the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Popilek, Margaret Popilek
  • Patent number: 7657954
    Abstract: A head and face covering apparatus includes a flexible housing that defines a pillow case and is U-shaped. The housing includes a central portion and a pair of arms extending away from the central portion. The housing has an elongated opening therein. A pillow is removably extendable into the housing through the opening. A flexible head covering is attached to the housing and extends upwardly therefrom. The head covering includes a rear wall, a pair of lateral walls, and a top wall. The top and lateral walls form a continuous front edge defining an opening extending into a front side of the head covering. The rear and lateral walls are attached to the housing. The head covering has an internal volume greater than 1.0 cubic feet to allow a person's face to be encapsulated by the head covering when the person abuts their head against the rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventor: Gwen Bunkers
  • Patent number: 7657955
    Abstract: A nursing pillow with integrated privacy panels that provide privacy to mothers while breast feeding infants. The pillow is U-shaped having a soft filler material and a pillow case. A neck strap helps keep the pillow close to the mother. The infant is supported on the pillow and kept in close proximity to the mother's body. The pillow folds in on itself for ease of transport and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Dominic Carter Inc.
    Inventors: Erica L. Alvistur, Julie Weaver
  • Patent number: 7627917
    Abstract: The sound pillow is sanitary and does not need to be discarded and replaced if it becomes soiled from use or accident, because it is constructed to be machine washable, and, among other things, it privately delivers good quality stereo audio for rest, learning, enjoyment or other purposes while being as easy and convenient to use as conventional bed pillows of standard size. The sanitary and easy to use sound pillow includes a speaker receiving pocket nested inside and open to a pillow casing and stereo speakers removably insertable into the speaker receiving pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Headwaters R&D, Inc.
    Inventor: Rudy A. Vandenbelt
  • Publication number: 20090235458
    Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel A. Yarmer, Jay Brock Matthews, Lawrence M. Pelletier
  • Patent number: 7578014
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a pillow case having a top and a bottom, the top opposite from the bottom. The pillow case may include a first pocket attached to the top, and a second pocket attached to the bottom. The pillow case may have a main inner chamber located within the pillow case, such that a pillow cushion can be located within the pillow case. The first pocket may run substantially along an entire width of the pillow case, and the second pocket may run substantially along an entire length of the pillow case. The pillow case and cushion can be inserted into the first or second pockets. A variety of pillow configurations can be created from this apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Natalia E. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7578015
    Abstract: A neck supporting pillow apparatus that provides support for both the head and neck by way of adjustable inflation of the resting surface of the pillow is disclosed. An inflatable pillow structure has a head support section and a raised neck support section. The head support section includes a generally concave mid-portion bordered by generally planar side surfaces. The raised neck support includes a top surface that is generally convexly shaped to provide proper neck support. The pillow body defines an internal chamber with an openable cover to allow for insertion of a heat pack or cold pack. Independently inflatable firmness bladders allow for customization of support by increasing or decreasing the pressure in bladders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventors: Karen Wilson, Michael Anthony
  • Publication number: 20090205135
    Abstract: A pillow 1 stores a main part 2 and an elastic part 3 laminated by the main part 2 in a cover part 4. The main part 2 includes a core material 21 arranged along a longitudinal direction, and a storage object 23 in which charcoal 22 is stored at both sides, and is covered by a cover material 25. A concave portion 27 is formed in a position corresponding to the core material 21. The elastic material 3 has elastic materials 31, 32 and 33 having hardness which becomes larger as they come closer to the main part 2. A convex part 27 is formed in the surface, and a convex part 34 of the elastic part 3 is fitted to the concave portion 27, and a portion corresponding to the convex part 34 is formed thicker than a portion which does not support the convex part 34.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: TAIRA CLEAN INDUSTRY
    Inventors: Kimiko Asaka, Noriko Tako, Kazue Matsumoto, Mai Asaka Scaduto, Sayuri Nakamura
  • Patent number: 7571503
    Abstract: A headphone pillow includes a support portion. The support portion is flexible and has a first end and a second end. A first pillow portion has a first pillow ear portion connected to the first end of the support portion. The first pillow portion has a first pillow receive portion. A second pillow portion has a second pillow ear portion connected to the second end of the support portion. The second pillow portion has a second pillow receive portion. The first pillow portion and the second pillow portion each have a release mechanism. The first pillow ear portion and the second pillow ear portion each have a first side and a second side. The second side of either the first pillow ear portion or the second pillow ear portion is independently removably connected to either the first pillow receive portion or the second pillow receive portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Metric Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyronne Gerard Gabriel
  • Publication number: 20090151078
    Abstract: A transformable pillow includes a body shaped cover enclosing a stuffing material to form a body shaped pillow, wherein the body pillow includes a central torso which is configured in a generally rectangular shape and further includes a plurality of appendages connected thereto and a secondary cover integrally connected about the torso to the body shaped cover to removably store each of the appendages therebetween the covers in a manner to provide an appearance of a conventional pillow when storing the appendages therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Jennifer Soehner
  • Publication number: 20090151077
    Abstract: A pillow in which comprises a storage compartment which can be accessed by putting one's arm into a pillow mouth opening generally central to the front side of a pillow. In a preferred embodiment, an opening cover is provided which serves to further conceal the pillow mouth. Preferably, a sash which circumscribes the pillow is employed, and a user may put his or her hand under the sash to access the pillow mouth and the storage compartment to which it leads. The compartment may store any objects and is desirable for storage of items that need to be hidden but readily accessible such as contraceptives, self-defense items, or household objects such as remote controls or keys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Richard E. Heinsius, Debra G. Heinsius