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Easy breath pillow covering

a pillow cover and easy-to-breathe technology, which is applied in the field of therapeutic sleep aids, can solve the problems of many hours of lost sleep, not fully dealt with and relieved the respiratory problems that continue to persist, and impeded the simple goal of uninterrupted sleep, so as to promote safe sleep, relieve common respiratory ailments and breathing difficulties, and optimal comfort and relief

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-21
BICE VINCENT
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an improved therapeutic sleep aid that helps promote safe sleep and alleviate common respiratory ailments that may disrupt restful sleep. It is made of fabric infused with a special blend of medications that gradually release inhalant vapors to the user through the fabric and into the air, helping to soak the user in a safe, relaxing atmosphere. The pillow covering is designed to fit snugly on a standard sleeping pillow and can be used with or without a pillow case. It is safe and comfortable for both children and adults. The user can activate the vapor release through exposure to normal conditions or by manipulating the pillow covering.

Problems solved by technology

However, this simple goal of uninterrupted sleep is impeded and made problematic when the subject is a person afflicted with temporary or recurring ailments, maladies that lead to discomfort and restlessness, or other adverse medical conditions, such as sleep apnea and acid reflux that keep a substantial portion of our population tossing and turning throughout the night.
Respiratory ailments that result from cold, flu and seasonal allergies can particularly lead to many hours of lost sleep.
Unfortunately for many, trying to sleep with one's head propped up in such a manner proves just as discomforting to restful slumber as the ailment itself.
While many of these products have been used effectively to ease anxieties and relax the subject in preparation for sleep, they have not completely dealt with and relieved the respiratory problems that continue to persist once sleep is induced.
While such an attachable scented pillow liner or other like scented insert simply placed between the pillow and an associated pillow case can effectively target the delivery of an aromatic medicament to an individual desiring restful sleep, they can be uncomfortable members to lay one's head upon, even though beneath a pillow case, because of the head's sensitivity to surface positioning while getting to sleep and staying asleep.

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[0016]The following serves to describe a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the best presently contemplated mode of its production and practice. This description is further made for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention but should not be taken in a limiting sense, the scope of the invention being best determined by reference to the appended claims.

[0017]Referring now to FIG. 1, a therapeutic sleep aid, generally designated 10, is shown set in place over top a standard bed pillow 12 and within a standard pillow case 14. The present therapeutic sleep aid 10 comprises a specially fabricated pillow covering 16 made of a woven fabric material F that is further infused with a predetermined concentration of one or more aromatic medications M stored within the fabric and designed upon activation to release a gradual level of associated inhalant vapors over a normal period of sleep time. The medications M that are infused or woven into the fabric ...

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Abstract

A therapeutic sleep aid comprises a pillow covering made of fabric infused with a concentration of one or more specially formulated medications set to release inhalant vapors to a user gradually over time to promote safe sleep and relieve respiratory ailments and breathing difficulties that otherwise inhibit restful sleep. Made in a substantially rectangular configuration conforming to the shape of a standard sleeping pillow, the pillow covering is sized to fit about and across the pillow surfaces with openings at one or both ends for placement upon the pillow and is preferably intended for use beneath a standard pillow case. Release of the inhalant vapors may be activated by exposure to normal ambient conditions at the time of placement of the pillow covering or through a physical manipulation by the user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 575,152 filed Aug. 15, 2011 for Easy Breath Pillow Covering.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to therapeutic sleep aids and, more particularly, to an improved pillow covering infused with a concentration of one or more specially formulated medications set to release inhalant vapors to a user gradually over time to promote safe sleep and relieve respiratory ailments and breathing difficulties that otherwise inhibit restful sleep.[0003]Uninterrupted sleep on a daily basis is essential for people to enjoy a productive and happy life. A well rested individual is energized and ready to face the challenges of the day ahead. However, this simple goal of uninterrupted sleep is impeded and made problematic when the subject is a person afflicted with temporary or recurring ailments, maladies that lead to discomfort and restlessness, ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/02
CPCA47G9/0253A47G9/007
Inventor BICE, VINCENT
Owner BICE VINCENT
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