US20140259423A1 - Helmet Pillow - Google Patents

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US20140259423A1
US20140259423A1 US14/203,006 US201414203006A US2014259423A1 US 20140259423 A1 US20140259423 A1 US 20140259423A1 US 201414203006 A US201414203006 A US 201414203006A US 2014259423 A1 US2014259423 A1 US 2014259423A1
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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
    • A47G9/1045—Pillows shaped as, combined with, or convertible into other articles, e.g. dolls, sound equipments, bags or the like
    • 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
    • A47C27/086—Fluid mattresses or cushions with fluid-like particles, e.g. filled with beads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
    • A47C7/36—Support for the head or the back
    • A47C7/38—Support for the head or the back for the head
    • A47C7/383—Detachable or loose head- or neck-supports, e.g. horse-shoe shaped

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  • the present invention relates to pillows.
  • the present invention relates to a pillow wearable on a user's head.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention, having a fastenable chin strap in a closed position;
  • FIG. 2 is a front plan view of one embodiment of the present invention, having a fastenable chin strap in an open position;
  • FIG. 3 is a left side view of one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a right side view of one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a rear view of one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a rear view of another embodiment of the present invention, having an opening for passage of a ponytail.
  • a pillow shaped to fit over a user's head.
  • the pillow comprises a plurality of panels forming inner and outer layers.
  • 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.
  • the chin strap may be a fixed strap extending between the lower ends of the left and right sides of the pillow.
  • the pillow includes a lower neck opening 16 for insertion of a user's head, and a face opening 18 in its front side.
  • 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.
  • each of the compartments is filled with a cushioning material.
  • 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.
  • the panels preferably are comprised of an elastic material which is lightweight, durable, and easily cleaned.
  • the material used is polyester lycra fabric.
  • Other materials are also possible, including waterproof materials.
  • 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 VelcroTM-type fasteners, snaps, hooks, or other fastening means.
  • the helmet pillow may also include vibrating or massaging mechanisms built into the pillow to relax the user (not shown).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the helmet pillow of the present invention also may be used in an inverted position, allowing a user to display two different patterns or images on the outside of the pillow.

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US9854348B2 (en) 2016-04-04 2017-12-26 Nikola Taisha Naylor-Warren Flexible conformal cushioned headphones
US10493164B2 (en) 2011-05-17 2019-12-03 Joint Stock Company “Pharmasyntez” Method for preventing and treating adhesions
US10617158B2 (en) 2014-05-21 2020-04-14 Capeable Sensory Products, Llc Therapeutic fabric article
US10791775B2 (en) 2016-01-22 2020-10-06 Nike, Inc. Apparel item for upright sleeping
US10974018B2 (en) 2014-05-21 2021-04-13 Capeable Sensory Products, Llc Therapeutic blanket
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US1576987A (en) * 1925-04-08 1926-03-16 Spalding & Bros Ag Headgear
US1698769A (en) * 1927-03-09 1929-01-15 Spalding & Bros Ag Football helmet
US1648850A (en) * 1927-04-09 1927-11-08 Ken Wel Sporting Goods Company Football helmet
US1842953A (en) * 1930-02-15 1932-01-26 Wilson Western Sporting Goods Football helmet
US3538508A (en) * 1968-08-08 1970-11-10 Samuel Young Combination pillow and crash helmet
US3837021A (en) * 1971-06-03 1974-09-24 Mackness R & Co Ltd Sleeping quilt
US3716048A (en) * 1971-07-30 1973-02-13 Figueras A Head massage machine
US4907299A (en) * 1987-06-09 1990-03-13 Michio Arai Shield mounting assembly for a safety helmet
US6065159A (en) * 1998-05-28 2000-05-23 United Sports Gear, Inc. Protective helmet for active use by a wearer in a sports activity
US6088840A (en) * 1999-02-02 2000-07-18 Im; Sang Jun Bicolor reversible sparring headgear
US6367090B1 (en) * 2001-03-07 2002-04-09 Sang Jun Im Reversible two color protective headgear and blank therefor
USD501291S1 (en) * 2002-11-20 2005-02-01 Jerome Hall Reversible crown
US20050183188A1 (en) * 2003-07-08 2005-08-25 Gentex Corporation Padset for protective helmet
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US20090183301A1 (en) * 2008-01-17 2009-07-23 Jason Cleve Brown Sports fan helmet
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US10493164B2 (en) 2011-05-17 2019-12-03 Joint Stock Company “Pharmasyntez” Method for preventing and treating adhesions
US20150335853A1 (en) * 2014-05-21 2015-11-26 Excellon Technologies, Inc. Therapeutic fabric article
US10617158B2 (en) 2014-05-21 2020-04-14 Capeable Sensory Products, Llc Therapeutic fabric article
US10974018B2 (en) 2014-05-21 2021-04-13 Capeable Sensory Products, Llc Therapeutic blanket
US10791775B2 (en) 2016-01-22 2020-10-06 Nike, Inc. Apparel item for upright sleeping
US9854348B2 (en) 2016-04-04 2017-12-26 Nikola Taisha Naylor-Warren Flexible conformal cushioned headphones
US20230404266A1 (en) * 2022-06-17 2023-12-21 Jerrod Escalante Pillow Hat

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