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Adjustable Pillow

a pillow and adjustable technology, applied in the field of pillows, can solve the problems of pillow not having the desired feel or characteristics that had been carefully configured, and the unfortunate tendency of inserts to move around or bunch up

Inactive Publication Date: 2022-02-10
DOWN & FEATHER CO LLC
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The patent text describes an adjustable pillow and pillow inserts for it. The pillow covers are openable and there are multiple removable pillow inserts. Each insert has a cover, stuffing material, and a way to attach other inserts to each other. This allows the pillow to be adjusted by adding or removing inserts, and it is easier to clean and maintain. The technical effect is a more comfortable and adjustable pillow that improves the quality of sleep.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, conventional pillows without removable inserts can be adjusted or refreshed only by entirely replacing the pillow.
Although pillows have been made with replaceable inserts, providing adjustability, in actual use, the inserts have an unfortunate tendency to move around or bunch up inside the surrounding pillow cover or pillow case.
This generally does not cause a problem with a conventional pillow, but when there are multiple pillow inserts inside the pillow cover, the activity of the sleeper may cause movement of one insert relative to another, such as one insert bunching up or shifting relative to another insert, resulting in the pillow not having the desired feel or characteristics that had been carefully configured by the insertion of the multiple inserts.

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[0018]In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structure and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the invention. References to numbers without subscripts are understood to reference all instance of subscripts corresponding to the referenced number. Moreover, the language used in this disclosure has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter, resort to the claims being necessary to determine such inventive subject matter. Reference in the specification to “one embodiment” or to “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection w...

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Abstract

An adjustable pillow includes a pillow cover having a plurality of removable pillow layer inserts. The pillow layer inserts can be of various thicknesses and firmnesses to permit adjustment for overall pillow height, overall firmness, and surface firmness upon insertion into the pillow 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 hard, and the surface firmness depends on the firmness of the topmost inside layer. To avoid movement of the inserts relative to each other while sleeping, at least one portion of each of the inserts is removably attachable to a corresponding portion of at least one other insert.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to the field of pillows, and in particular to pillows that can be adjusted through the use of inserts.BACKGROUND ART[0002]People have traditionally used pillows that come in many shapes, sizes, and styles. Pillows can be made with different heights and firmnesses to suit the desires of the sleeper. Some people are more comfortable and sleep better using a pillow that is relatively soft, while others prefer a pillow that is firmer. Similarly, some people prefer a relatively high, tall pillow while others are more comfortable with a relatively flat pillow. Some users might even want a pillow of a particular height and firmness part of the time and of a different height or firmness another time. Thus, it would be advantageous for a pillow to be adjustable in firmness and height, and various attempts have been made to provide such flexibility. Some people have a physical malady that makes an adjustable pillow desirable, such as an ortho...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G9/10
CPCA47G9/10A47G2009/1018A47G9/0253
Inventor SMITH, DAVID A.
Owner DOWN & FEATHER CO LLC
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