Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005644000 | Fluent material containing | 41 |
20090025147 | NO SHIFT CHAMBERED BODY PILLOW - A body pillow includes an outer enclosure, first, second and third chambers disposed within the outer enclosure, the first and second chambers disposed adjacent to one another, and the second and third chambers disposed adjacent to one another, each of the first, second and third chambers adapted to be filled by respective filling material, a first baffle disposed between the first and second chambers, and a second baffle disposed between the second and third chambers, the first and second baffles adapted to prevent filling material within each of the first, second and third chambers from shifting to an adjacent one of the chambers. Beneficially, among other benefits, the body pillow's baffles prevent filling material disposed within each of the chambers from shifting to adjacent chambers, both during normal use of the body pillow and during washing. | 01-29-2009 |
20090070938 | Dynamic infant head support - A dynamic infant head support for preventing, or correcting, the abnormal shape of a head of an infant, and a method of using the support for treating deformational plagiocephaly. The support is an oval-shaped pillow, with a central opening to receive the head of the infant to be treated. Spaced barriers divide the interior of the pillow into a plurality of compartments. A ring-like manifold passes through the interior of the pillow and communicates with each compartment. A plurality of valves is operatively associated with the manifold; one valve is located in each compartment. The valves allow fluid, such as pressurized air, in the manifold, to inflate individual compartments. The manifold is pressurized by a pump, at a remote location; a heater warms the pressurized air. A remote controller is connected to the valves by electrical leads. The controller governs the sequence of operation of the valves, and regulates the duration of time that each valve is open. The controller may be programmed, to inflate or expand the compartments in the pillow, to gently lift, and mildly turn, the head of the infant positioned thereon, thus combating the abnormal shape or deformation. | 03-19-2009 |
20090126117 | CONFORMING MULTI-POSITION PILLOW WITH PRESSURE DISPERSAL SYSTEM - This pillow is comprised of two separate three dimensionally casings. The smaller case comprised of a four-way stretch material is filled with polyethylene microbeads or similar granule. This smaller case fits inside of the second larger case. The outer larger case is made of a cotton or other appropriate pillow material and encompasses both the smaller case and a quantity of polyester filler material as a top layer adjacent to the smaller case. | 05-21-2009 |
20100058538 | Baby headrest - The resent invention is a baby headrest device, having a sleeve having a flat top surface and a bottom surface with the inner cavity of the sleeve being filled with a cushioning material, and the sleeve having a maximum dimension of from about 3 inches to about 12 inches and between about 1 inch and about 4 inches thick. The sleeve would have a specialized cover to protect from dirt and damage. Such cover would further contain an opening for the sleeve, and would have a closing mechanism for said opening. | 03-11-2010 |
20100071135 | PILLOW WITH BUFFERING EFFECT - A pillow includes an outer enclosure; an inner enclosure being received inside the outer enclosure and provided with an air valve; a fibrous material consisting of a plurality of fibers being filled in a space between the outer enclosure and the inner enclosure; and a core being received inside the inner enclosure. The fibers of the fibrous material function like a cushion, and the tiny air spaces existed among the fibers allow the pillow to provide a buffering effect, so that a user lying on back or on side can always comfortably rest his or her head on the pillow to enjoy good sleep quality. | 03-25-2010 |
20100205744 | PILLOW - The invention relates to a pillow ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100229307 | Pillow - Considering a case where a patient with whiplash syndrome can sleep safely, it is when the patient is sleeping at an appropriate orientation, whereby if a pillow enabling sleep while maintaining an appropriate orientation exists, a sick person can sleep peacefully, and furthermore, the pillow may be useful in treating the whiplash syndrome. A pillow enabling the patient with whiplash syndrome to sleep peacefully is thus developed. | 09-16-2010 |
20110094035 | TRAVEL PILLOW PROVIDING HEAD AND NECK ALIGNMENT DURING USE - Disclosed is a travel pillow for providing the head and neck alignment of a human user resting against a seat back. The travel pillow has an interior shell of a semi-stiff unitary construction. There is a head support region defining a head supporting space for supporting the user's head, a neck support region defining a neck supporting space for supporting the user's neck posteriorly, an enlarged portion bridging together the head support region and the neck support region, the enlarged portion varying in radius from the head support region to the neck support region all elements functioning together as a single unit to maintain the columnar alignment of the user's head directly above the user's neck, and lobes extending upwardly on either side of the head support region to support the head at the intersection of the occipital bone, parietal bone and temporal bones on either side of the head to prevent lateral bending of the neck. The pillow is placed between the user and the seat back, wherein the pillow is held in place during use by the user's weight resting against the seat back. The head support region may be sized and shaped to match the approximate shape of the back of the user's head. The head support region may be transversely curved about the user's vertebral axis and is cut away at the user's occiput such that the user's head rests directly against the seat headrest. | 04-28-2011 |
20110173754 | INFLATABLE PILLOW - An inflatable pillow usable in a first mode for a person sleeping on their back and in a second mode for a person sleeping on their side, wherein the pillow when inflated has a profile which features a generally flat base for stable support of the pillow, a first end wall curving upwardly to a first height, and an opposed end wall curving upwardly to a second height, the end walls leading to the upper surface of the pillow which inclines downwardly from each end wall into a valley within the central part of the pillow, wherein the first height is greater than the second height, and when used in the first mode the pillow is orientated so that the end wall of greater height and upper surface provide support for the upper spine region and head of a person lying on their back, and when the pillow is used in the second mode, the end wall of lesser height and the upper surface provide support for the upper spine region and head of a person lying on their side. | 07-21-2011 |
20120036642 | PILLOW WITH AIR BLADDER INSERT - The pillow includes a pillow tick which includes first and second substantially identical fabric members. A chamber extends along the length of the pillow at one longitudinal edge thereof. An air bladder member with crushable foam or polyester pellets is positioned within the chamber. A valve extends from the air bladder member to provide adjustable neck support. Pressure is exerted on the foam with the valve open. When the desired firmness is achieved, the valve is closed. Two baffle members are positioned in the tick volume between the other longitudinal edge of the tick and the chamber. The tick volume contains natural or synthetic fill. The baffles angle toward each other to provide good support and comfort and to reduce movement of the fill. | 02-16-2012 |
20120079660 | ANTI-SNORING MASSAGE PILLOW - An anti-snoring massage pillow comprises a pillow body provided with a sound sensing unit, a control unit, an inflator unit, at least one exhaust unit and an air bag system including at least one air bag. When the user who lies on the pillow body snores, the sound of snoring will be sensed by the sound sensing unit, and then the control unit will drive the inflator unit to inflate the air bag system. After being inflated for a center period, the control unit will stop driving the inflator unit to inflate the air bag system, and the air in the air bag system will be exhausted through the exhaust unit. By such arrangements, the head posture and position of the user can be adjusted by inflation of the air bag system, and the air bag system can further offer a massage to the head of the user during the inflation process. | 04-05-2012 |
20120186022 | Pillow - An anti-wrinkle pillow shaped to avoid contact of facial tissues with the pillow surface while sleeping on the side, in combination with pillow extensions that surround the upper body to provide added comfort and support. | 07-26-2012 |
20120204350 | INFLATABLE FOAM PILLOW AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides for an inflatable foam pillow having a support layer. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for an inflatable foam pillow comprising a support layer, a shell, and a housing layer attached to the shell which surrounds the support layer and secures the support layer against a side wall of the shell. In some embodiments, the shell may be an inflatable bladder. In some embodiments, the pillow may further include a valve or pump for inflating, holding or releasing the air from the pillow. | 08-16-2012 |
20120272453 | Pillow with Neck Support - A pillow having a bladder for containing fluid or gas and on top of which compressible fill is to float. The pillow includes an elongate neck support mat atop an upper surface of the bladder, under the compressible fill, and extending along the substantially the length of one side of the bladder. The elongate mat provides upwards neck support when a user's head displaces fluid or gas by applying a downwards force near the center portion of the bladder. | 11-01-2012 |
20120311787 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CHANGING FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUPPORT - The present invention provides a method and system for customization of flow characteristics of a support using permanent and controlled evacuation of interstitial gas during the manufacturing process. The flow characteristics can be customized to provide a stiffer or less stiff support by a comparative degree. The flow characteristics can be permanently changed. The support includes a bladder filled with a fluidized particulate material. The medium of the fluidized particulate material includes interstitial spaces. A predetermined amount of gas can be removed to provide a support having a desired specific support characteristic. | 12-13-2012 |
20130019409 | COMFORT CUSTOMIZABLE PILLOW - Embodiments typically might relate to pillows that are comfort customizable based on user preference. For example, embodiments might include an outer casing and a self-inflating inner core. A user might adjust the firmness and/or thickness of the pillow by altering the amount of fluid, such as air, within the inner core. Typically such adjustments might be performed without use of a pump, given the self-inflating nature of the inner core, | 01-24-2013 |
20130117939 | Travel Pillow for Arm Securement - A travel pillow device that may be secured to any of a user's limbs. The device comprises a pillow with an elastic securing strap extending from a one side seam, across the back of the pillow, to a second side seam. The securing strap may be uniform and continuous or may be separated into two parts that are secured together by fasteners. The securing strap facilitates removable securement of the pillow to a user's hand, arm, foot, or leg. The head of the user or another person, such as a child can then be leaned on the pillow. Alternatively the pillow can be secured to a hand or foot and used to support another limb, possibly an injured one. The travel pillow is thus a versatile e and freely positionable comfort and therapy device that can be used in a variety of locations and environments. | 05-16-2013 |
20130269111 | PILLOW WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER ASSEMBLY - Provided is a pillow to support the head and neck of a user. The pillow includes an inflatable bladder assembly, sheet, fill material and pillow casing. The inflatable bladder assembly includes an inflatable bladder. The sheet has a pocket securing the bladder. The fill material has a fold defining a first panel and a second panel of the fill material. The sheet is disposed in the fill material such that the sheet spans the first panel and the second panel and the bladder is disposed about the fold. The pillow casing secures the fill material, sheet and bladder. The pillow casing has a stitching that secures the sheet in relation to the fill material and secures the fill material in relation to the pillow casing. The stitching defines a depression at a predetermined position of one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface of the pillow casing. | 10-17-2013 |
20130312194 | PILLOW SUPPLEMENT AND RELATED METHODS - A pillow supplement comprises an inflatable cushion dimensioned to fit in a pillow case with an existing pillow and having a plurality of internal gussets. In use, the inflatable cushion is at least partially inflated to achieve a desired size and firmness and inserted into a pillow case with the existing pillow. | 11-28-2013 |
20140075677 | NECK SUPPORT PILLOW - The neck supporting pillow with some special features: inflatable, this will give complete control over firmness, soft sponge-like material on the outside, to make the contact points soft, neck-support part is like a ridge, approximate width of the curvature of the neck. Anterior convexity of this neck supporting ridge is the most important feature. When the user lies on his or her back, back of the head will slide into a center head rest recess. This completes the anatomical-specific features. On either side of the head-rest recess is a slightly raised area to rest face on lying-on the right or left side. | 03-20-2014 |
20140096323 | PILLOW WITH GUSSET OF OPEN CELL CONSTRUCTION - A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping. | 04-10-2014 |
20140109318 | NECK SUPPORT PILLOW - A support pillow providing head and neck support to a user laying upon it. The device employs a support pillow insert surrounded by a pillow casing having planar top and bottom surfaces and a sidewall extending between them. An insert engage able in the casing provides substantially planar support surfaces with a centrally located passage providing a relief for positioning one's head on the pillow. Proper support and spine alignment is provided by a shoulder portion of the pillow for the neck which may be formed of different material than the pillow, or varied in with or compressive force using inserts. | 04-24-2014 |
20140123394 | Cushion System and Method - A closed cushion system including a device for selectively opening a connection between adjacent fixed, pre-filled chambers is set forth. The connection selectively facilitates flow of a fill material between the pre-filled chambers in order to selectively alter the firmness of the pre-filled chambers. | 05-08-2014 |
20140130261 | NECK AND HEAD SUPPORT - Embodiments disclose a head and neck support cushion. The cushion includes a selectively inflatable cushion having: a central elongate portion having a first end opposite a second end, a first side portion extending from the first end of the central elongate portion, and a second side portion extending from the second end of the central elongate portion, wherein the first side portion is substantially parallel to the second side portion; one or more inflation actuators coupled to the cushion and operable to remotely inflate the cushion; at least two fastening members, wherein a first fastening member is coupled to the first side portion and a second fastening member is coupled to the second side portion; and wherein the first and second fastening members are operable to fasten to each other. A method of operating the same is provided, as are other aspects. | 05-15-2014 |
20140196214 | Configurable Pillow Case with a Compartment for at Least One Removable Insert - The present invention is directed, in various exemplary embodiments thereof, to an inventive configurable pillow case comprising an internally disposed primary compartment (for receiving a primary insert (e.g., a conventional pillow), and at least one secondary compartment, positioned proximally to the pillow case top surface, that is sized and configured to receive, and releaseably retain, one or more correspondingly sized and configured secondary inserts that provide one or more predefined desirable physical characteristics/properties/functions and/or features to the resulting “pillow assembly”. In various exemplary embodiments thereof, when the primary resilient insert is removed therefrom, the inventive configurable pillow case, along with the at least one secondary insert positioned in the at least one secondary compartment, may be rolled up and secured in a generally cylindrical form for storage, travel, and/or alternative uses. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201919 | COMPRESSIBLE OR RETRACTABLE SUPPORT FOR AIR BLOWER CAVITY OF AIR FLOW MATTRESS - A compressible or retractable support is installed inside an air blower cavity of a body support system, such as a medical mattress with forced air flow. The support is compressed or retracted within the cavity when the air blower is inserted in the dynamic configuration of the body support system. The support rebounds to an uncompressed state to fill a greater portion of the air blower cavity when the air blower is removed to convert the body support system to a static configuration. | 07-24-2014 |
20140259424 | Counterweight Pillow Sling Sleeping Aid - A sleeping aid device for use when a person is in a seated position, which may provide support for one side of the person's head and/or neck in a semi-lateral direction toward one shoulder through a pillow having a filled shape adapted to rest on the shoulder and support the side of the head, and a counterweight sling strap that goes across the body, connected to the pillow, forming a loop for holding the person's forearms. The sling strap may have a length sufficient to allow both forearms when crossed to be rested on its looped length, and a width sufficient to form a sling to stably support both forearms crossed thereon. The length of the sling strap may be adjusted for better balance in holding the person's forearms. | 09-18-2014 |
20140304920 | PILLOW - The invention relates to a pillow ( | 10-16-2014 |
20140317852 | ERGONOMICAL PILLOW FOR HEAD REST - An ergonomical pillow for head rest, comprising: a pillow surface, a pillow, a shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion, the pillow surface and the pillow are made from soft buffer material, the pillow has at least one hollow pore, the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion covers top of the hollow pore, the pillow surface covers top of the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion. The pillow surface and shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion can settle into a groove, where the level of which is subject to user's weight, to provide appropriate support for a body type. The present invention provides excellent extent for coverage and user's head positioning such that the head and neck are settled in a proper position, and guides user to rest his/her shoulder near bottom edge of the pillow to avoid neck muscle spasm, and can offer equalized pressure relief. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325762 | PILLOW WITH INFLATABLE BLADDER ASSEMBLY - Provided is a pillow to support the head and neck of a user. The pillow includes an inflatable bladder assembly, a sheet, a fill material and a pillow casing. The inflatable bladder assembly includes an inflatable bladder. The sheet has a pocket securing the inflatable bladder. The fill material has a fold defining a first panel and a second panel of the fill material. The sheet is disposed in the fill material such that the sheet spans the first panel and the second panel and the inflatable bladder is disposed about the fold. The pillow casing secures the fill material, the sheet and the bladder, wherein the first panel and the second panel provide a friction surface to the sheet that secure the sheet and the inflatable bladder secured in the pocket within the fill material in a friction fitting. | 11-06-2014 |
20150040324 | Seasonal Memory Pillow - A personal seasonal pillow for accommodating different temperatures occurring during different seasons is disclosed comprising a cool side and a warm side opposite the cool side. A gel layer is associated with the cool side containing a fluid gel, and a layer of insulating fill is associated with the warm side. A cool side indicator is associated with the cool side; and a warm side indicator is associated with the warm side whereby the person may easily identify the desired side. | 02-12-2015 |
20150342378 | NOTEBOOK COVER WITH INTEGRAL INFLATABLE PILLOW - A system providing of an inflatable pillow in conjunction with a planar substrate such as a book, a notebook, or a computing device. A cover member is adapted to be resiliently retained on the outer surface of the substrate. Entrained between the cover member and the substrate on one side of the substrate is a selectively inflatable air bladder. The air bladder can be integral to the respective substrate or fitted in or on a removable sleeve of the cover member. Selective inflatability enables the substrate-air bladder-cover system to be easily transported in an uninflated mode and to be a pleasant head rest in an inflated mode. The cover and air bladder may be adapted for being fitted to a user's existing substrate. Alternatively, the substrate, air bladder, and cover may be formed integrally and sold as a prefabricated unit. Further still, the air bladder may be replaceable with respect to a substrate—cover system, such that a user may select an air bladder that is most comfortable in terms of size when inflated and degree of firmness. Such a replaceable air bladder also enables repair or replacement in the case of a puncture or leak. | 12-03-2015 |
20150366368 | A Height Adjusting Structure With Directly Communicating Airbags - A height adjusting structure with directly communicating airbags includes at least two airbags, where the airbags each receive and retain therein an elastic body. One of the airbags includes an air control unit connected thereto for controlling air filling and discharge of the airbags. The airbags are provided, in surfaces thereof that opposes each other, with corresponding passage holes and joint sections formed around circumferences of the passage holes. The joint sections are jointed so that the airbags are directly connected with no additional medium between the airbags and allowing the airbags to share the same air control unit to achieve flowability of air between the airbags, whereby advantages of efficient air filling and discharge of the airbags, being easy to manufacture, and reducing manufacture costs can be achieved. | 12-24-2015 |
20160007756 | Contoured Travel Pillow | 01-14-2016 |
20160037944 | WEIGHTED BLANKET SYSTEM - A weighted blanket system that improves the beach experience is described. The weighted blanket system is convenient to use, and store and carry. In addition, the weighted blanket system requires very little time to set up. The weighted blanket system can include a sheet; at least one beanbag; at least one pillow; at least one pocket permanently fastened to the sheet, and at least one pocket securable to the sheet. The sheet can include one or more holes. | 02-11-2016 |
20160066716 | Electronically Controllable Pillow - An electronically controllable pillow is thermally regulated. At least one temperature sensor is configured to communicate temperature measurements. Temperature measurements comprise the internal temperature of a pillow. Temperature measurements are communicated to a processing unit. At least one presence sensor is configured to communicate presence measurements. Presence measurements are configured to indicate the presence of a user employing a pillow. Presence measurements are communicated to a processing unit. At least one transceiver is connected to a processing unit. A transceiver is configured to communicate with at least one remote device. At least one thermal element is activated, based at least in part on, temperature measurements and presence measurements over at least one period of time. | 03-10-2016 |
20160089293 | Height Adjustable Pillow for Use in Surgery - A height-adjustable pillow for supporting a patient's head. The pillow includes a casing of flexible material defining a casing volume and a volume of filler material partially occupying in said casing volume. The casing volume is compressible and expandable. The casing volume includes a support portion positioned above a base portion. An air valve is associated with the casing for introducing air into and evacuating air from said casing volume. | 03-31-2016 |
20160095775 | SUPPORT APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A therapeutic support device includes a bladder having one or more independently inflatable compartments, each including a plurality of inflatable cells. When inflated, each inflatable cell forms a contact node that may support a user or another object disposed thereon. The inflatable compartments can be alternately inflated and deflated such that contact pressure can be applied to and relieved from corresponding portions of the user's body in an alternating manner. | 04-07-2016 |
20160135625 | HEAD REST FOR SUPPORTING A PERSON'S HEAD WHEN RESTING IN A CHAIR - A combination headrest and eyeshade is disclosed. The headrest provides left and right lateral support while the eyeshade provides forward support so that the user's head does not tilt forward or to the sides when resting in a chair. The eyeshade is attached to a rear portion of the headrest so that any forward pressure applied thereto by the person's head is applied to the eyeshade and transmitted to the rear portion of the headrest through straps attached to the eyeshade and the headrest to prevent the person's head from falling forward. | 05-19-2016 |
20160151217 | COMPRESSIBLE OR RETRACTABLE SUPPORT FOR AIR BLOWER CAVITY OF AIR FLOW MATTRESS | 06-02-2016 |
20160192794 | PILLOW | 07-07-2016 |