GB1436485A - Self-adjusting contour pillows mattresses or cushions - Google Patents

Self-adjusting contour pillows mattresses or cushions

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Publication number
GB1436485A
GB1436485A GB2316674A GB2316674A GB1436485A GB 1436485 A GB1436485 A GB 1436485A GB 2316674 A GB2316674 A GB 2316674A GB 2316674 A GB2316674 A GB 2316674A GB 1436485 A GB1436485 A GB 1436485A
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Prior art keywords
mattresses
cushions
self
envelope
adjusting contour
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Ancra Corp
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Ancra Corp
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/10—Pillows
    • A47G9/1027—Details of inflatable pillows
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses or cushions
    • A47C27/081—Fluid mattresses or cushions of pneumatic type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • A47C27/18—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Otolaryngology (AREA)
  • Pulmonology (AREA)
  • Bedding Items (AREA)
  • Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)

Abstract

1436485 Mattresses &c. ANCRA CORP 23 May 1974 [1 Oct 1973] 23166/74 Heading A4M A pillow, cushion or mattress comprises a flexible, air impervious envelope 11 with an outwardly extending flap 11a with an aperture in which is releasably fitted a manually operable air valve 14 operation of which vents the envelope interior to atmosphere, the envelope 11 being filled by resilient, air permeable polyurethane foam 12.
GB2316674A 1973-10-01 1974-05-23 Self-adjusting contour pillows mattresses or cushions Expired GB1436485A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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US402197A US3864766A (en) 1973-10-01 1973-10-01 Self-adjusting contour pillow

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GB1436485A true GB1436485A (en) 1976-05-19

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GB2214071A (en) * 1987-12-24 1989-08-31 Mazor Ltd Cushion
GB2214071B (en) * 1987-12-24 1991-07-03 Mazor Ltd Cushion

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee