U.S. patent application number 11/722088 was filed with the patent office on 2008-06-12 for washable and height-adjustable pillow.
Invention is credited to Jong-Hwa Park.
Application Number | 20080134438 11/722088 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37809074 |
Filed Date | 2008-06-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080134438 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Park; Jong-Hwa |
June 12, 2008 |
Washable And Height-Adjustable Pillow
Abstract
A washable and height-adjustable pillow is disclosed. The pillow
includes a pillow case and an embossing mat which is enclosed in
the pillow case. The embossing mat is quilt-sewn in at least one
direction to have a plurality of embossed portions and folded in
multi-layers. The pillow may further include embossing mats for
supporting a cervical spine or a side of a head. Accordingly, the
pillow can be washed for a sanitary use, and is comfortable.
Further, regardless of whether the user has a habit of sleeping on
the back or on the side, or although the user unconsciously changes
the sleeping posture, the height of the pillow can be widely
adjusted according to the user's body shape and sleeping posture.
Therefore, the pillow enables the user to fall into deep sleep and
prevents neck and shoulder aches and deformity.
Inventors: |
Park; Jong-Hwa;
(Gyeonggi-do, KR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
HYUN JONG PARK
41 WHITE BIRCH ROAD
REDDING
CT
06896-2209
US
|
Family ID: |
37809074 |
Appl. No.: |
11/722088 |
Filed: |
August 17, 2006 |
PCT Filed: |
August 17, 2006 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/KR06/03211 |
371 Date: |
June 18, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
5/636 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/10 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/636 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/10 20060101
A47G009/10 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Aug 31, 2005 |
KR |
20-2005-0025167 |
Oct 4, 2005 |
KR |
20-2005-0028291 |
Nov 17, 2005 |
KR |
20-2005-0032517 |
Claims
1. A pillow comprising: a pillow case; and a first embossing mat
which is enclosed in the pillow case, the first embossing mat being
quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of
embossed portions and being folded in multi-layers.
2. The pillow according to claim 1, further comprising: a second
embossing mat which is enclosed in one side of the pillow case for
supporting a cervical spine, the second embossing mat being
quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of
embossed portions.
3. The pillow according to claim 1, further comprising: third
embossing mats which are enclosed in two opposite sides of the
pillow case for supporting a side of a head, each of the third
embossing mats being quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a
plurality of embossed portions.
4. The pillow according to claim 1, wherein the first embossing mat
includes multiple pieces which are connected to each other by
fastening means, and the fastening means is one selected from the
group consisting of a zipper, a button, a clip, a velcro tape and
combination thereof.
5. The pillow according to claim 1, further comprising: a second
embossing mat for supporting a cervical spine and a third embossing
mat for supporting a side of a head, wherein the first embossing
mat is formed with pockets into which the second and third
embossing mats are inserted.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a pillow, and more
particularly to a pillow including embossing mats quilt-sewn to
have a plurality of embossed portions, which is capable of being
washed for a sanitary use, preventing a filling from forming clumps
or bunching to one side even after washing, or long-term use, and
being adjusted in height by folding the embossing mats in
multi-layers or rolling the same according to a user's body shape
and sleeping posture regardless of whether the user sleeps on the
back or on the side or although the user unconsciously changes the
sleeping posture, to thereby enable the user to fall into deep
sleep and prevent neck and shoulder aches and deformity.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] In general, a pillow is enclosed in a pillow case. A
conventional pillow contains various fillings therein, such as
buckwheat husks, chaff, dried herbs, ceramic, synthetic resin,
foaming resin, feathers, wool, polyester, latex or the like.
[0003] However, such fillings of the pillow cannot be washed, which
creates a hygiene problem. In particular, fillings like cereal,
cereal husks or dried herbs are perishable by humidity, and provide
a good environment for inhabitation of various bacteria or rat
mites, which are causes of dermatitis or allergies. Also, according
to a product standard or amount of the fillings, a size and height
of the pillow are determined. As such, the pillow cannot be
adjusted in the height.
[0004] When washing the pillow filled with cotton, the cotton may
form clumps or bunch up to one side. Also, the pillow cannot be
restored to the original height after it becomes thin due to use
for a certain period of time, and is therefore no longer capable of
supporting a user's head and neck thereon in the proper position.
Consequently, the pillow has to be discarded. In other words, the
conventional pillow is not economical to use.
[0005] While the user is sleeping on one side with resting his/her
head on the conventional pillow having a height adequate for
side-lying, if he/she changes unconsciously the sleeping posture to
lie on the back, the conventional pillow may cause neck aches or
sleep disorders. On the other hand, while the user is sleeping on
the back while using the conventional pillow having a height
adequate for back-lying, if he/she changes the sleeping posture to
lie on the side, the height of the pillow does not match with the
height of one, shoulder, which causes shoulder aches or sleep
disorders.
DISCLOSURE
Technical Problem
[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of
the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to
provide a pillow which can be washed to be cleaned and used
sanitarily.
[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
pillow which can be easily adjusted in height for supporting a
user's cervical spine or a side of a head according to the user's
body shape or sleeping posture, whether the user sleeps on the back
or on the side or although the user unconsciously changes the
sleeping posture.
[0008] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide
a pillow which can prevent a filling from forming clumps or
bunching to one side even after washing or long-term use so that a
restoring force to its original height is increased and the user
can feel comfortable.
Technical Solution
[0009] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the
above and other objects can be accomplished by the provision of a
pillow comprising: a pillow case; and a first embossing mat which
is enclosed in the pillow case, the first embossing mat being
quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of
embossed portions and being folded in multi-layers.
[0010] Preferably, the pillow may further comprise a second
embossing mat which is enclosed in one side of the pillow case for
supporting a cervical spine, the second embossing mat being
quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of
embossed portions.
[0011] Preferably, the pillow may further comprise third embossing
mats which are enclosed in two opposite sides of the pillow case
for supporting a side of a head, each of the third embossing mats
being quilt-sewn in at least one direction to have a plurality of
embossed portions.
[0012] The first embossing mat includes multiple pieces which are
connected to each other by fastening means. Preferably, the
fastening means may be one selected from the group consisting of a
zipper, a button, a clip, a velcro tape and combination
thereof.
[0013] The first embossing mat is formed with pockets into which
the second and third embossing mats for supporting the cervical
spine and the side of the head are inserted.
ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS
[0014] According to a pillow in accordance with the present
invention, the washing can be performed for a sanitary use while
preventing a filling like cotton from being massed or leaning to
one side, so the pillow of the present invention is comfortable and
economical to use.
[0015] Regardless of whether the user has a habit of sleeping on
the back or on the side, or although the user unconsciously changes
the sleeping posture, the height of the pillow can be widely
adjusted according to the user's body shape and sleeping posture.
Therefore, the pillow of the present invention enables the user to
fall into deep sleep and prevents neck and shoulder aches and
deformity.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] The above and other objects, features and other advantages
of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the
following detailed description taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings, in which:
[0017] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a pillow including
a first embossing mat and a pillow case enclosing the first
embossing mat in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0018] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a pillow including
a first embossing mat, a second embossing mat for supporting a
cervical spine and a pillow case enclosing the first and second
embossing mats in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0019] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a pillow including
a first embossing mat, third embossing mats for supporting a side
of a head and a pillow case enclosing the first and third embossing
mats in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present
invention;
[0020] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embossing mat
for supporting a cervical spine, a third embossing mat for
supporting a side of a head and a pillow case in accordance with a
preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
capable of being disassembled in one to six pieces;
[0022] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
capable of being disassembled in one to four pieces;
[0023] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
capable of being disassembled in one to three pieces;
[0024] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
capable of being disassembled in one to two pieces;
[0025] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a unitary first
embossing mat;
[0026] FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a first
embossing mat;
[0027] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
formed with a pocket into which a second embossing mat for
supporting a cervical spine is inserted;
[0028] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
formed with pockets into which third embossing mats for supporting
a side of a head are inserted;
[0029] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
which is in a laterally-folded state;
[0030] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
which is in a longitudinally-folded state;
[0031] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a first embossing
mat which is in a rolled state;
[0032] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
which is securely folded by fastening means; and
[0033] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a first embossing mat
and an auxiliary embossing mat which is put on the first embossing
mat.
BEST MODE
[0034] Now, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be
described in detail with reference to the annexed drawings.
[0035] As shown in FIG. 1, a pillow according to the present
invention comprises a first embossing mat 20, a mat cover 28 for
packing the first embossing mat 20, and a pillow case 10 for
enclosing the first embossing mat 20 packed with the mat cover 28.
The first embossing mat 20 can be folded into two or more layers.
The first embossing mat 20 as well as the pillow case 10 can
washed, and a height of the first embossing mat 20 can be adjusted
by a thickness or the number of the folded layers, which will be
described in detail later.
[0036] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 and 13 to 15, the first embossing
mat 20 is quilt-sewn in a lateral and/or longitudinal direction and
is formed with a plurality of quilted portions 22 and embossed
portions 24. The first embossing mat 20 can be folded into two or
more layers in a lateral or longitudinal direction. As shown in
FIG. 10, one or more folding portions 26 having a predetermined
width are provided over the first embossing mat 20 in a lateral
and/or longitudinal direction, so as to facilitate the folding of
the first embossing mat 20 and easily put or take the first
embossing mat 20 in or out of the pillow case 10.
[0037] As shown in FIG. 2, the pillow of the present invention
further comprises a second embossing mat 14 for supporting a
cervical spine, which is quilt-sewn in a lateral and/or
longitudinal direction and is formed with a plurality of quilted
portions and embossed portions. The second embossing mat 14 for
supporting the cervical spine may be put on or inserted within the
first embossing mat 20, and is enclosed together with the first
embossing part 20 in the pillow case 16. The second embossing mat
14 for supporting the cervical spine is located at a position
(preferably, a front or rear portion) adequate for supporting the
user's cervical spine. The second embossing mat 14 may have a
rolled shape, and can be adjusted in a height according to the
user's body shape when he/she sleeps on the back.
[0038] As shown in FIG. 3, the pillow of the present invention
further comprises third embossing mats 16 and 16' for supporting a
side of a head, which are quilt-sewn in a lateral and/or
longitudinal direction and are formed with a plurality of quilted
portions and embossed portions. The third embossing mats' 16 and
16' for supporting the side of the head may be put on or inserted
within the first embossing mat 20, and are enclosed together with
the first embossing mat 20 in the pillow case 10. The third
embossing mats 16 and 16' for supporting the side of the head are
located at positions (preferably, left and/or right sides) adequate
for supporting the side of the user's head. The embossing mats 16
and 16' may have a rolled shape, and can be adjusted in a height
according to the user's body shape (especially, a length of one
shoulder) when he/she sleeps on the side.
[0039] As shown in FIG. 4, the second embossing mat 14 for
supporting the cervical spine and the third embossing mats 16 and
16' for supporting the side of the head may be enclosed together or
separately in the pillow case 10 according to the user's
tastes.
[0040] As shown in FIG. 11, the first embossing mat 20 is provided
with a pocket 18 at the front or rear portion, into which the
second embossing mat 14 for supporting the cervical spine can be
inserted, so as to easily put or take the second embossing mat 14
in or out of the pillow case 10 and securely fix the position
thereof. For the same reason, as shown in FIG. 12, the first
embossing mat 20 is provided with pockets 19 and 19' at the left
and right side portions, into which the third embossing mats 16 and
16' for supporting the side of the head can be inserted.
[0041] As shown in FIG. 17, one or two layered auxiliary embossing
mat 30 may be put on the folded first embossing mat 20, and
enclosed in the pillow case 10. A hook member 32 may be provided at
a corner of the auxiliary embossing mat 30 and/or the first
embossing mat 20, so that the washed embossing mats can be easily
hung on a drying rack.
[0042] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the first embossing mat 20 is
provided with fastening means 40 along every side surface.
Preferably, the fastening means 40 may be one selected from the
group consisting of a zipper, a button, a clip, a velcro tape and
combination thereof. The fastening means 40 enables two or more
unitary embossing mats to be freely connected to each other.
[0043] As shown in FIG. 16, the above fastening means 40 are
provided at the surfaces of the first and auxiliary embossing mats
20 and 30 and the inner surface of the pillow case 10. The
fastening means 40 enable the first embossing mat 20 to be folded
securely. Further, the fastening means 40 enable the first and
auxiliary embossing mats 20 and 30 to be fixedly attached to the
inner surface of the pillow case 10 for preventing the first and
auxiliary embossing mats 20 and 30 from slipping inside the pillow
case 10.
[0044] As shown in FIG. 10, since the first embossing mat 20 is
quilt-sewn in a lateral and/or longitudinal direction and is formed
with a plurality of quilted portions 22 and embossed portions 24,
even though the first embossing mat 20 is washed, the filling 23
like cotton filled in each embossed portion 24 does not form clumps
or bunch up to one side, and is kept to be distributed evenly.
Therefore, the restoring force to its original height of the first
embossing mat 20 is increased, and the user can feel comfortable
even after a long-term use.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY
[0045] As apparent from the above description, since the pillow in
accordance with the present invention includes an embossing mat
which is quilt-sewn to have a plurality of quilted portions and
embossed portions, the pillow can be washed to be cleaned and used
sanitarily. Also, the filling like cotton filled in each embossed
portion is not massed or does not lean to one side even after the
washing or long-term use, so the pillow of the present invention is
comfortable and economical to use.
[0046] Regardless of whether the user has a habit of sleeping on
the back or on the side, or although the user unconsciously changes
the sleeping posture, the height of the pillow can be widely
adjusted according to the user's body shape and sleeping posture.
Therefore, the pillow of the present invention enables the user to
fall into deep sleep and prevents neck and shoulder aches and
deformity.
[0047] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention
have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the
art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and
substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and
spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying
claims.
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