US Patent No: 5,682,633

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Pillow with inserts

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Abstract

The present invention provides a pillow with an insert and lobe of sufficient curvature to enable the user to obtain the intended firmness effects. The pillow includes a compressible and resilient body having a top portion and a bottom portion and a rounded lobe which upwardly protrudes from the bottom portion. Formed within the lobe is an opening which has an insert shaped and dimensioned for snug contact therein. The radius of curvature of the opening is at least 60% of the radius of curvature of the lobe. Inserts of varying compressibility, texture, and contour may be employed in single or multiple openings. Additionally, the pillow may be reversible, offering the user increased versatility.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
BANYAN LICENSING LCFT LAUDERDALE, FL17

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, E Scott Fort Lauderdale, FL 5 79

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
FLORIFOAM, INC. (1)
4,916,765 Pillow kit 69 1989
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (3)
4,803,743 Pillow 25 1985
4,829,614 Adjustable pillow with neck support 48 1988
5,533,218 Cushioning devices 51 1994

Patent Citation Ranking

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GLOBAL MEDICAL FOAM, INC. (1)
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