U.S. patent application number 09/725304 was filed with the patent office on 2001-06-14 for adjustable pillow.
Invention is credited to Chou, Chao-Mu.
Application Number | 20010003219 09/725304 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 21657324 |
Filed Date | 2001-06-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20010003219 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chou, Chao-Mu |
June 14, 2001 |
Adjustable pillow
Abstract
An adjustable pillow includes a bag body formed from a fabric
material and including a closure device for closing and opening the
bag body, the bag body being internally provided with more than one
partitioning piece to define two or more chambers; and linings in
units of one or more than two and sized to correspond to the
chambers so as to be selectively disposed in the chambers.
Inventors: |
Chou, Chao-Mu; (Taipei,
TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Dougherty & Troxell
ONE SKYLINE PLACE
SUITE 1404
5205 LEESBURG PIKE
FALLS CHURCH
VA
22401
US
|
Family ID: |
21657324 |
Appl. No.: |
09/725304 |
Filed: |
November 29, 2000 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
5/636 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/10 20130101; A47G
9/0253 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/636 |
International
Class: |
A47C 020/02; A47C
020/04; A47C 020/06; A47C 020/08 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Dec 14, 1999 |
TW |
88221225 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An adjustable pillow, comprising: a bag body formed from a
fabric material and including a closure device for closing and
opening said bag body, said bag body being internally provided with
more than one partitioning piece to define two or more chambers;
and linings in units of one or more than two and sized to
correspond to said chambers so as to be selectively disposed in
said chambers.
2. The adjustable pillow of claim 1, wherein said linings may be
lining sacs containing lining materials.
3. The adjustable pillow of claim 1, wherein said partitioning
pieces are arranged parallel to direction of edge portions of said
bag body.
4. The adjustable pillow of claim 1, wherein said partitioning
pieces are arranged radially outward from the center.
5. The adjustable pillow of claim 1, wherein said lining sacs may
be provided with closure members.
6. The adjustable pillow of claim 1, wherein said closure device is
a zipper.
7. The adjustable pillow of claim 1, wherein the size of said
linings is one half of that of said chambers.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a pillow, and particularly
to an adjustable pillow.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Pillows are indispensable items in our daily life. The
quality of a pillow may affect the quality of sleep, and is
therefore very important. In a broad sense, pillows include
bolsters, cushions and the like. The definition of a "good" pillow
may vary according to the users' sleeping habits and preference.
The factors generally affecting the quality of a pillow include the
softness, height and shape of the pillow. For purposes of hygiene,
pillows should also be washable to prevent breeding of mites or the
like.
[0005] With the rise of living standards, consumers have become
more demanding in terms of the quality of pillows. Manufacturers
have spent efforts to improve the material or the effects of the
pillows. Therefore, there are now a wide variety of pillows for
consumers' choices.
[0006] The applicant has filed a patent application with the U.S.
Patent & Trademark Office directed to a pillow, and has been
granted a U.S. Pat. No. 5,920,933. This invention is an effort to
further improve existing pillows.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The object of the invention is to provide an adjustable
pillow that is intended to enable consumers to select and adjust
the hardness or softness of linings of the pillow, other than the
height of the pillow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The foregoing and other features and advantages of the
present invention will be more clearly understood from the
following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, in
which,
[0009] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present
invention;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the present
invention after assembly; and
[0011] FIG. 3 is a schematic view of another preferred embodiment
of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0012] As shown in the accompanying FIGS. 1 through 2, the
preferred embodiment of an adjustable pillow according to the
invention includes a bag body 1 and a plurality of linings 2.
[0013] The bag body 1 is made from a fabric material and defines an
enclosed space after being closed. The bag member 1 includes a
closure device 11 which can be provided on one side or a lateral
edge of the bag member 1, and may be in the form of loop-and-hook
fasteners, buttons, or zipper, etc. In this embodiment, the closure
device 11 is a zipper.
[0014] The interior of the bag body 1, for purposes of adjustment,
includes at least one partitioning piece 12 to divide the interior
of the bag body 1 into two or more chambers 13. The partitioning
piece 12 may be sewn to the interior of the bag body 1 in a known
manner by turning the bag body 1 inside out first and then turning
the bag body 1 in a reverse manner after sewing. In this
embodiment, there are provided two partitioning pieces 12 to define
three chambers 13.
[0015] The linings 2 are provided to match the chambers 13. To
provide an adjustment function, the size of the lining 2 may be
modularized, and may be a large unit corresponding to the size of
the chamber 13 or a small unit of a smaller size. For an assembly
of two or more small units, the size should correspond to that of
the chamber 13. In this embodiment, one or two linings 2
corresponding to one chamber 13. That is, the size of the lining 2
is equal to or is half of that of the chamber 13.
[0016] As mentioned above, the object of the invention is to
provide an adjustment function so as to meet consumers'
requirements. Therefore, the lining 2 is made of a soft material,
and may be cut from foamed rubber, sponge, etc., or in the form of
a lining sac 21 with a lining material 22 disposed inside. The
lining material 22 may be high-polymer beads, mung beans shells,
sponge pieces, scraps of cloth. The lining 2 may be completely
closed or provided with a closure member, such as a zipper,
hook-and-loop fasteners, etc., to permit access of the lining
material 22.
[0017] Referring to the FIGS. 1 and 2, in practice, the user may
selectively put the linings 2 into the chambers 13 according to his
sleeping habits. In this embodiment, the lining sacs 21 are placed
inside the bag body 1 such that the two lateral portions and the
rear central portion of the pillow are relatively high while the
front central portion is relatively low, thereby creating a drop.
In addition, the closure member 11 is disposed at the bottom side.
As such, a pillow is achieved. Furthermore, through the selection
of different materials for the linings 2, pillows according to the
present invention can meet the demands of different users.
[0018] When washing of the pillow is desired, the linings 2 can be
removed via the closure member 11. Even the lining material 22 can
be removed from the linings 2. Hygiene is therefore ensured.
[0019] With reference to FIG. 3, which shows another preferred
embodiment of this invention, the bag body 1 is provided with a
plurality of partitioning pieces 12 extending radially outward from
the center to form chambers 13 resembling fans, and the linings 2
are also of a similar shape. The closure member 11 is provided at
the edge portion. Therefore, through selection of the material of
linings 2, a pillow having different materials and different
degrees of softness can be achieved to meet different users'
demands.
[0020] In view of the aforesaid, the pillow of the present
invention not only is washable to ensure hygiene, it is provided
with linings that can be selected and arranged by the user to
provide flexible use.
[0021] Although the present invention has been illustrated and
described with reference to the preferred embodiment thereof, it
should be understood that it is in no way limited to the details of
such embodiment but is capable of numerous modifications within the
scope of the appended claims.
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