U.S. patent application number 15/438343 was filed with the patent office on 2017-08-24 for collapsible pillow mat.
The applicant listed for this patent is Heidi Saunier. Invention is credited to Heidi Saunier.
Application Number | 20170238733 15/438343 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59630716 |
Filed Date | 2017-08-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170238733 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Saunier; Heidi |
August 24, 2017 |
Collapsible Pillow Mat
Abstract
A collapsible pillow mat designed to be used with removable
pillows. The collapsible pillow mat is made up of a row of pillow
cases where each pillow case has a front side, a rear side and an
opening at an upper end. Each pillow case is attached to an
adjacent pillow case along a longitudinal edge, creating a single
row of attached pillow cases. One or more pairs of elongated straps
are attached to the longitudinal edge of neighboring pillow cases,
where a first strap is configured to attach to a second strap with
a matching fastener, allowing a user to roll up the collapsible mat
and secure it in a closed and compact configuration for
reconfiguration of the mat and for easy transportation.
Inventors: |
Saunier; Heidi; (Fresno,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Saunier; Heidi |
Fresno |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
59630716 |
Appl. No.: |
15/438343 |
Filed: |
February 21, 2017 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62296772 |
Feb 18, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/062 20130101;
A47C 17/045 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/06 20060101
A47G009/06; A47G 9/10 20060101 A47G009/10 |
Claims
1) A collapsible pillow mat, comprising: a plurality of pillow
cases arranged in a single row, wherein each pillow case comprises
a front side, a rear side and an open upper end forming an interior
volume, and wherein each pillow case is secured to an adjacent
pillow case along a longitudinal edge; one or more pairs of
elongated straps, each pair comprising a first strap attached to
the longitudinal edge of a first pillow case and a second strap
attached to the longitudinal edge of a neighboring pillow case;
wherein the first strap comprises a removable strap fastener
configured to be attached to the second strap and wherein the first
strap and second strap are configured to encircle the plurality of
pillow cases when the removable strap fastener is.
2) The collapsible pillow mat of claim 1, wherein the removable
strap fastener comprises hook and loop material.
3) The collapsible pillow mat of claim 1, wherein the removable
strap fastener comprises a button and the second strap further
comprises a matching button slot.
4) The collapsible pillow of claim 1, wherein the open upper end of
each of the plurality of pillow cases is configured to be
selectively closed with a pillow case fastener.
5) The collapsible pillow mat of claim 3, wherein the pillow case
fastener comprises a hook and loop material.
6) The collapsible pillow mat of claim 3, wherein the pillow case
fastener comprises a zipper.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 62/296,772 filed on Feb. 18, 2016. The above
identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference
in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to reclining mats. More
specifically, the present invention relates to collapsible
reclining mats that may be used as a resting surface on which an
individual may comfortably sit and lay down on.
[0003] Many reclining mats that are currently available on the
market are designed to be used in a single configuration, such as a
straight flat mat similar to a sleeping pad, or are specifically
adapted to be placed over a particular structure, such as an
outdoor chair. While these provide additional comfort for users,
they are limited in their ability to conform to a variety of
positions with a single device.
[0004] Additionally, many mats that are currently available are
heavy and cumbersome to move around. The cushioning found within
such mats contributes to the weight, as well as limiting its
flexibility, preventing a user from arranging the mat in more than
a single configuration. Furthermore, the cushioning is often
permanently placed within the mat, leading to multiple
disadvantages.
[0005] One such disadvantage includes the inability or increased
difficulty of washing the outer surface of the mat, as the entire
mat with the cushioning must be washed at once. Another
disadvantage includes the difficulty in replacing cushioning, often
making it economically unfeasible. Many cushions become deflated
and lose their loft after extended periods of use. Because these
mats make replacement of the cushions cumbersome and difficult,
many individuals choose to simply discard the mat and purchase a
new one, which is a non-economical as well as an environmentally
unfriendly solution. Accordingly, a flexible mat that can have
cushioning that is easily replaceable and can be configured in a
variety of positions is desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
types of reclining mats now present in the prior art, the present
invention provides a collapsible pillow mat wherein the same can be
utilized for providing convenience for the user when wishing to
recline in various positions. The present system comprises a
plurality of pillow cases wherein each pillow case has a front
side, a rear side and an opening at an upper end. Each pillow case
is secured to an adjacent pillow case along a longitudinal edge,
such that together a single row of attached pillow cases is
created. One or more pairs of elongated straps are attached to the
longitudinal edge of neighboring pillow cases, where a first strap
is configured to attach to a second strap with a matching fastener,
allowing a user to roll up the collapsible mat and secure it in a
closed and compact configuration for reconfiguration of the mat and
for easy transportation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Although the characteristic features of this invention will
be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and
manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood
after a review of the following description, taken in connection
with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are
provided throughout.
[0008] FIG. 1 shows a rear perspective view of the collapsible
pillow mat.
[0009] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a
single pillow case of the collapsible pillow mat.
[0010] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the collapsible pillow at
in use.
[0011] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the collapsible pillow
mat in a collapsed configuration.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like
reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like
or similar elements of the collapsible pillow mat. The figures are
intended for representative purposes only and should not be
considered to be limiting in any respect.
[0013] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a rear perspective
view of the collapsible pillow mat. The collapsible pillow mat 10
comprises a plurality of pillow cases 12 arranged in a side by side
fashion in a single row, each pillow case 12 having a front side
14, a rear side 15 and an open upper end 18 forming an interior
volume, wherein each of the open upper ends 18 of the pillow cases
12 are oriented in the same direction.
[0014] Each pillow case 12 is secured to an adjacent pillow case
along a longitudinal edge 16 that runs perpendicular to the open
upper end 18 to a closed lower end 19 along the side of the pillow
case 12. The first 11 and last 13 pillow cases of the row are
secured to a single adjacent pillow case, while the intermediate
pillow cases positioned therebetween are secured to two adjacent
pillow cases on either side thereof. In some embodiments, the
pillow cases 12 are attached together with a sewn seam extending
along the entirety of the longitudinal edge 16. One or more pairs
of elongated straps 20 are attached to the longitudinal edge of
neighboring pillow cases 12, where a first strap is configured to
attach to a second strap with a matching fastener 23, allowing a
user to roll up the collapsible mat and secure it in a closed and
compact configuration for reconfiguration of the mat and for easy
transportation.
[0015] A first strap in the pair of elongated straps 20 has a
removable strap fastener 23 at one end 21 thereof and is configured
to attach to a matching fastener 22 placed along the end of the
second strap of the pair of elongated straps 20. This allows a user
to roll up the collapsible pillow mat 10 and secure it closed in a
compact configuration for reconfiguration of the mat and easy
transportation.
[0016] Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a perspective view
of one embodiment of a single pillow case 12 of the collapsible
pillow mat 10. In some embodiments of the collapsible pillow mat
10, the open upper end 18 of each of the pillow cases 12 is
configured to be selectively closed with a pillow case fastener.
For example, the pillow case fastener may be a zipper 25 attached
to the front side 14 and the rear side 15 of the pillow case 12
adjacent to the open upper end 18 and configured to seal the
interior volume closed while still offering easy access when so
desired. Alternatively, the fastener may be hook and loop material,
as shown in FIG. 1.
[0017] The open upper end 18 is easily opened and closed with the
pillow case fastener, which allows a pillow 26 to be inserted
therein easily replaced or removed for washing. Furthermore,the
entire collapsible pillow mat may be washed in a washing machine or
by other means while allowing the user to easily remove the pillow
before doing so.
[0018] Each of the plurality of pillow cases 12 is adapted to
accept a pillow 26 within the interior volume. The collapsible
pillow mat 10 may be designed to accept various standard sizes of
pillows 26. For example, one embodiment is configured to accept
twin sized pillows 26, while an alternative embodiment is
configured to accept queen sized pillows 26. Thus, a user has
various options in choosing a desired width of the mat. It should
be noted that these embodiments are not meant o limit the size of
the pillow cases to any particular dimensions.
[0019] Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a perspective view
of the collapsible pillow mat in use. The collapsible pillow mat 10
allows for various configurations thereof, permitting a user to
adjust the pillows cases 12 in a number of configurations that may
otherwisebe unconventional. For example, the pillows cases 12 may
be folded in a circular configuration, creating a seat in the
middle section, as illustrated in FIG. 3. Alternatively, a user may
fold the first pillow 11 and the last pillow 13 of the collapsible
pillow mat 10 underneath intermediate pillows 12, creating an
elevated cushion to sit on.
[0020] Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown a perspective view
of the collapsible pillow mat in a collapsed configuration. The
collapsible pillow mat 10 may be stored with or without the pillows
placed within the pillow cases 12. The pair of elongated straps 20
is used to secure the pillow cases 12 in a rolled or staked
configuration. Furthermore, a stacked configuration may be used as
an elevated cushioned seat. Additionally, the removable strap and
matching fasteners of the elongated straps 20 may be loosely
attached without extending the elongated strap 20 around the pillow
cases, creating a convenient carrying strap. In some embodiments,
the removable strap fastener 23 may be made of hook and loop
material.
[0021] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has
been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized,
however, that departures may be made within the scope of the
invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person
skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it
is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for
the parts of the invention, to include variations in size,
materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly
and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in
the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in
the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be
encompassed by the present invention.
[0022] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only
of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous
modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in
the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact
construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly,
all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to,
falling within the scope of the invention. claim:
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