US2012102653A1PendingUtilityA1

Free standing pillow that mimics a headboard

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jun 29, 2009Filed: Jan 7, 2012Published: May 3, 2012
Est. expiryJun 29, 2029(~2.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Holly S. Tucker
A47C 19/022A47C 20/027
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Abstract

A free-standing head support apparatus includes a soft, foam-like material with a front, a back and a base. The back is adapted to rest against a vertical surface, and the base is adapted to rest against an approximately horizontal surface.

Claims

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1 . A free-standing head support apparatus comprising:
 a soft, foam-like material including a front, a back and a base;   wherein the back is adapted to rest against a vertical surface; and   wherein the base is adapted to rest against an approximately horizontal surface.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the approximately horizontal surface is a mattress. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the vertical surface is a wall. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the vertical surface is a headboard. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus mimics the appearance of a headboard. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the foam-like material is 20 kg/cubic meter normal foam. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the foam-like material is 30 kg/cubic meter normal foam. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the foam-like material is 40 kg/cubic meter memory foam. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus resembles pre-existing headboard designs. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the apparatus resembles a regency-style headboard. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a pillowcase-type cover that is removable and washable. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is foldable to facilitate ease in storage. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus if  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus may be rolled to facilitate easy storage. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is rolled and vacuum-sealed in a plastic wrapper to facilitate easy storage. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is between 6-inches and 8-inches thick at the base. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the apparatus is approximately 1-inch thick at a topmost point. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the is tapered between the base and the topmost point. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus has width approximately equal to the width of a bed. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the bed is a standard twin bed. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the bed is a standard double bed. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the bed is a standard full bed. 
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the bed is a standard queen bed. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the bed is a standard king bed. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus includes a pocket. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus of  claim 24 , wherein the pocket is adapted to house a cellular telephone. 
     
     
         26 . The apparatus of  claim 24 , wherein the pocket is adapted to house a television remote control device. 
     
     
         27 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises upholstery. 
     
     
         28 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is wedge-shaped.

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