U.S. patent application number 11/985826 was filed with the patent office on 2008-08-14 for pillowhead.
Invention is credited to Nicholas Peter Zappas.
Application Number | 20080189863 11/985826 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39684589 |
Filed Date | 2008-08-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080189863 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Zappas; Nicholas Peter |
August 14, 2008 |
Pillowhead
Abstract
Pillowhead is a pillow constructed so that he can easily be worn
on the head securely, allowing the wearer to comfortably rest their
head and sleep in any position. It is ideal for travel, and
uniquely shaped to cradle the head, contrary to current travel
pillows, which only address neck, support or are just miniature
pillows that unattached can move or lose contact while trying to
rest the head.
Inventors: |
Zappas; Nicholas Peter;
(Sherman Oaks, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Nick Zappas
4132 Colbath Ave
Sherman Oaks
CA
91423
US
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Family ID: |
39684589 |
Appl. No.: |
11/985826 |
Filed: |
November 19, 2007 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60861567 |
Nov 30, 2006 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/636 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/10 20130101; A47C
7/383 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/636 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/10 20060101
A47G009/10 |
Claims
1. Pillowhead is a uniquely designed pillow construct that fits
securely wrapped around the head to allow a soft comfortable
noise-muffling pillow that allows a person rest/sleep in multiple
positions/areas without fear of losing the pillow. This is
particularly valuable in confined areas encountered with passenger
travel in cars, buses, trains and planes.
Description
[0001] Pillowhead is a wrap around pillow that you wear on your
head like a pillow helmet that allows you to rest or sleep
comfortably anywhere. It is made of a soft stretchable
cotton/spandex or flannel blend material, and standard pillow
filler. It is sewn ad held together at the top with a flat cloth
cap, and a Velcro chinstrap to secure it below. It is compact, and
particularly handy and practical for traveling on planes, trains,
or in cars. Also, may be used for nighttime sleep or anytime,
anywhere naps. An additional benefit is that it muffles noise.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] The idea for pillowhead was originally conceived while
traveling cross country on a flight from Los Angeles to Boston in
August 2006. I obtained a provisional patent U.S. 60/861,567,
filing date Nov. 30, 2006 Applicant: Nicholas Peter Zappas, title
of invention: Pillowhead.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0003] Pillowhead is a simply sublime designed pillow that you can
securely and comfortably wear wrapped around your head, allowing
you to sleep in any position. It is especially valuable for travel
in cars, trains, buses, and planes. It also provides, because of
its wrap around padding, a nice noise buffer and warmth, allowing
improved slumber. I can also be considered decorative and worn as a
hat that provides slight protection from bumping parts of your
head.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0004] FIG. 1) Materials: slightly stretchy fabric (cotton/spandex
blend) approximately 24'' by 32'', (with additional smaller pieces
of fabric approximately 7'' 9'' and 3'' by 8'' to form top cap and
chin securing strap respectively), pillow fiber filler and Velcro
patches
[0005] FIG. 2) Pillow fiber evenly distributed into fabric, now
folded and sewn so two long ends meet, to form rectangular shaped
pillow
[0006] FIG. 3) Top cap fabric sewn midway onto long edge of pillow,
and an additional securing strap of fabric sewn to short side of
pillow on opposite edge of top cap fabric
[0007] FIG. 4) Top cap sewn to two sides of long edge of pillow to
form a C-shaped pillow as viewed inferiorly
[0008] FIG. 5) Superior view of Pillowhead showing top cap in place
and securing strap
[0009] FIG. 6) Lateral view of Pillowhead showing attached Velcro
patches and medial side of securing strap also with Velcro
patches
[0010] FIG. 7) Frontal view of completed C-shaped Pillowhead
showing securing strap and top cap
[0011] FIG. 8) Pillowhead being worn with securing strap across
chin area attached by Velcro patches to provide a comfortable and
secure pillow around head
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0012] Pillowhead is made by using a soft, slightly stretchy fabric
typically 94% cotton 6% spandex and soft polyester pillow fiber
filler. Other fabrics that can be used include silk, cotton
flannel, polyester-cotton blend and acrylic-cotton blend.
Additional fillers include down and down alternative. The largest
piece of material measures approximately 24'' by 32'' (FIG. 1). The
fiber filler is placed evenly over half the large piece of fabric.
The fabric is then fold over so two long ends meet, and sewn
together on the three sides to give a pillow approximately 12'' by
32'' (FIG. 2). This new sewn pillow piece is the formed into a C
shape that would fit around a head. Another piece of cotton/spandex
in a half elliptical shape measuring 7.5'' at the wide base and
10.5'' in height is sewn to the top (the sewn edge) of the C shaped
pillow (A rectangular piece of cloth could also be used, minus the
rounded edge portion). This piece of fabric may also be made from
nylon mesh or stretchy nylon fabric. This forms the cap or top of
the pillowhead (FIGS. 3 & 4). A strip of cotton/spandex cloth
2'' wide by 6'' is sewn to one side of the anterior lower base of
the open end of the C shaped pillow (FIG. 5). This forms the
chinstrap portion of the pillowhead. The unsewn end of the strap
and the opposing side of the open end of the pillow base are
affixed with Velcro patches (1''.times.1'' squares) to secure the
pillowhead at the base. The pillow portion has several Velcro
squares to adjust pillowhead securing accordingly for comfort (FIG.
6). The final product fits comfortably and securely around head
(FIGS. 7 & 8).
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