U.S. patent application number 14/203006 was filed with the patent office on 2014-09-18 for helmet pillow.
The applicant listed for this patent is Evan Joseph FALCK. Invention is credited to Evan Joseph FALCK.
Application Number | 20140259423 14/203006 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51520494 |
Filed Date | 2014-09-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140259423 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
FALCK; Evan Joseph |
September 18, 2014 |
Helmet Pillow
Abstract
A helmet-shaped pillow having a chin strap in the front side, a
neck opening, and a face opening above the chin strap. A cushioning
material comprising polystyrene microbeads, memory foam, feathers,
air, grains, herbs, or polystyrene pellets may be disposed in one
or more compartments within the pillow. The cushioning material may
be a thermal insulation material. The pillow may include built-in
headphones, massaging devices, and an opening for passage of a
ponytail. There may be a removable covering for the face opening
and an eye covering. An anti-microbial agent may be incorporated
into the fabric. The inner layer and outer layer may be reversible
through manual manipulation. There may be an image or pattern on
one or both outer surfaces of the inner and outer layers.
Inventors: |
FALCK; Evan Joseph;
(Quathiaski Cove, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
FALCK; Evan Joseph |
Quathiaski Cove |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
51520494 |
Appl. No.: |
14/203006 |
Filed: |
March 10, 2014 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61779800 |
Mar 13, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/639 ; 5/636;
5/645 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 7/383 20130101;
A47C 27/086 20130101; A47G 9/1045 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/639 ; 5/636;
5/645 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/10 20060101
A47G009/10 |
Claims
1. A pillow in the shape of a full helmet, having inner and outer
layers connected along their perimeters, left and right sides,
front and back sides, a chin strap in the front side, a top side, a
neck opening opposite the top side, and a face opening in the front
side above the chin strap.
2. The pillow of claim 1, wherein each of the inner and outer
layers comprises two or more panels, each inner panel connected
along its perimeter to a corresponding outer panel to form two or
more closed compartments within the pillow, each pair of adjacent
compartments separated by a seam.
3. The pillow of claim 2, wherein a cushioning material is disposed
in one or more of the compartments.
4. The pillow of claim 3, wherein the cushioning material is
selected from the group of cushioning materials comprising
polystyrene microbeads, memory foam, feathers, air, grains, herbs,
and polystyrene pellets.
5. The pillow of claim 4, wherein the cushioning material is a
thermal insulation material.
6. The pillow of claim 2, wherein the chin strap may comprise left
and ride strap portions releasably attachable by fastening means to
one another.
7. The pillow of claim 6, wherein the fastening means may comprise
hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or hooks.
8. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising headphones disposed
within the pillow.
9. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising an opening in the back
surface for passage therethrough of a user's hair.
10. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising one or more
ventilation openings between the outer and inner layers adjacent
one or more seams.
11. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising massaging means
disposed within one or more compartments.
12. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising a removable panel for
reversibly covering the face opening.
13. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising a removable panel for
reversibly covering the eyes of a user.
14. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising an anti-microbial
agent incorporated into the fabric.
15. The pillow of claim 2, wherein the inner layer and outer layer
may be reversed through manual manipulation.
16. The pillow of claim 2, further comprising an image on the outer
surface of at least one of the inner and outer layers.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to pillows. In particular, the
present invention relates to a pillow wearable on a user's
head.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] It is known to provide a cushioned pillow to provide comfort
to a user's head and neck during rest. The pillows most commonly
used for sleeping on a bed are generally too large to be
conveniently used when travelling or resting away from a bed.
[0003] Existing prior art pillows have tried to provide a solution
to this need, but with limited success. It is known to provide a
C-shaped cushioned ring for placement around a user's neck. Such a
neck pillow, however, provides only limited support to the user's
head, and is likely to be dislodged by movement during sleep,
potentially causing discomfort or injury. It is also known to
provide a head-covering pillow which includes openings for
insertion of hands. The so-called "ostrich" pillow is a large,
unwieldy device which is not convenient to carry, and which appears
to obstruct a user's vision during use. A "hoodie" pillow exists
which provides a hood connected to a standard pillow. The hood does
not provide direct cushioning to a user's head, but merely
maintains the pillow in proximity to the user.
[0004] It is desirable to provide a pillow which is small, easy to
carry, and able to provide consistent cushioning of the head and
neck, while not obstructing a user's movement or vision.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] There is provided a pillow in the shape of a full helmet,
having inner and outer layers connected along their perimeters,
left and right sides, front and back sides, a chin strap in the
front side, a top side, a neck opening opposite the top side, and a
face opening in the front side above the chin strap. Each the inner
and outer layers may comprise two or more panels, each inner panel
connected along its perimeter to a corresponding outer panel to
form two or more closed compartments within the pillow, each pair
of adjacent compartments separated by a seam.
[0006] A cushioning material may be disposed in one or more of the
compartments. The cushioning material may be selected from the
group of cushioning materials comprising polystyrene microbeads,
memory foam, feathers, air, grains, herbs, and polystyrene pellets,
and it may be a thermal insulation material.
[0007] The chin strap may comprise left and ride strap portions
releasably attachable by fastening means to one another. The
fastening means may comprise hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or
hooks.
[0008] The pillow may further comprise headphones disposed within
the pillow. There may be an opening in the back surface for passage
therethrough of a user's hair.
[0009] The pillow may have one or more ventilation openings between
the outer and inner layers adjacent one or more seams. There may be
massaging means disposed within one or more compartments of the
pillow.
[0010] There may be a removable panel for reversibly covering the
face opening. An anti-microbial agent may be incorporated into the
fabric.
[0011] The inner layer and outer layer may be reversible through
manual manipulation. There may be an image or pattern on one or
both outer surfaces of the inner and outer layers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] A detailed description of the preferred embodiments is
provided by way of example only and with reference to the following
drawings, in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the
present invention, having a fastenable chin strap in a closed
position;
[0014] FIG. 2 is a front plan view of one embodiment of the present
invention, having a fastenable chin strap in an open position;
[0015] FIG. 3 is a left side view of one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0016] FIG. 4 is a right side view of one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0017] FIG. 5 is a front view of one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0018] FIG. 6 is a rear view of one embodiment of the invention;
and
[0019] FIG. 7 is a rear view of another embodiment of the present
invention, having an opening for passage of a ponytail.
[0020] In the drawings, several embodiment of the invention are
illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood
that the description and drawings are only for the purpose of
illustration and as an aid to understanding, and are not intended
as a definition of the limits of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, as
depicted in the drawings, there is provided a pillow shaped to fit
over a user's head. Preferably, the pillow comprises a plurality of
panels forming inner and outer layers. In the preferred embodiment,
each of the inner 2 and outer 4 layers is comprised of opposing
left 6 and right 8 panels separated by a central panel 10. Each of
the left and right panels further comprises a first chin strap
portion 12 extending medially from the lower front portion to
connect with a second chin strap portion 14 extending from the
opposing right or left panel. In an alternate embodiment, the chin
strap may be a fixed strap extending between the lower ends of the
left and right sides of the pillow.
[0022] The pillow includes a lower neck opening 16 for insertion of
a user's head, and a face opening 18 in its front side.
[0023] The layers are connected along their perimeters 20 to form
at least one closed compartment. Each of the panels may also be
connected along its perimeter to the corresponding panel in the
opposing layer to form three compartments 22, 24, 26. Additional
compartments may also be formed by adding one or more seams between
the opposing layers of the pillow. It is also possible to use
layers comprised of more than three panels.
[0024] Each of the compartments is filled with a cushioning
material. Preferably, the cushioning material comprises polystyrene
microbeads, but other cushioning materials are possible and are
considered to be within the scope of the invention, including
memory foam, feathers, pressurized air, grains, herbs, and
polystyrene pellets which may be heated or cooled.
[0025] The panels preferably are comprised of an elastic material
which is lightweight, durable, and easily cleaned. In a preferred
embodiment, the material used is polyester lycra fabric. Other
materials are also possible, including waterproof materials.
[0026] In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the helmet pillow
includes a chin strap which may be reversibly fastened around a
user's chin. The opposing sides of the chin strap may be fastened
together with Velcro.TM.-type fasteners, snaps, hooks, or other
fastening means.
[0027] For air circulation, there may be ventilation openings along
the seams or elsewhere in the helmet pillow (not shown). The helmet
pillow may also include vibrating or massaging mechanisms built
into the pillow to relax the user (not shown).
[0028] The helmet pillow may contain any thermally insulating
material known in the prior art which retains heat when heated, and
retains cold when chilled. This permits use of the helmet pillow as
a device for application of heat or cold for comfort or therapeutic
reasons.
[0029] The helmet pillow may be manufactured in a variety of sizes
to fit users of different ages and head sizes. The material used
for the panels may be dyed a desired colour, or may include
patterns, textures, images, or other desired esthetic features.
Anti-microbial agents may be incorporated into the fabric.
[0030] One or more openings 28 may be provided in the rear portion
of the pillow to allow passage therethrough of a ponytail, as
depicted in FIG. 7.
[0031] In an alternate embodiment, a pair of headphones may be
provided within the pillow adjacent the user's ears, preferably
connected by Bluetooth or other wireless technology to an audio
device. In yet a further embodiment, the pillow may further
comprise eye covering means, for example a moveable flap over the
top of the face opening. There may be a flap for covering the
entire face opening.
[0032] The helmet pillow of the present invention, according to one
embodiment, also may be used in an inverted position, allowing a
user to display two different patterns or images on the outside of
the pillow.
[0033] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that
other variations of the preferred embodiment may also be practised
without departing from the scope of the invention.
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