Patent Application
20240292956
The present invention relates generally to the field of bedding. More specifically, the present invention relates to an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that can be inflated to provide an angled sleeping surface for a user. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Individuals with lower back issues or those who prefer sleeping at an elevated angle may lack the means to do so, especially while away from home. Said individuals may elevate themselves with multiple pillows while at home, but this may not be possible if a person needs to travel and sleep in a hotel. Further, individuals with sinus issues may be unable to sleep comfortably if they cannot be elevated at an angle. Additionally, those with sleep apnea or other respiratory conditions may find it difficult to breathe properly without elevation, as being in a reclined position can help in keeping the airways open and reduce the severity of these issues.
Unfortunately, not all hotels or accommodations provide adjustable beds or enough pillows to create this necessary elevation. This leads to uncomfortable nights and can exacerbate health issues for travelers. Furthermore, even in their own homes, individuals may find it challenging to achieve the correct angle of elevation without investing in specialized furniture or accessories, which can be costly and may not be covered by insurance. This presents a significant challenge for those who require elevation for a good night's sleep or health reasons, as it affects their ability to travel, visit family and friends, or even just get a comfortable night's sleep in their own home.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an elevation device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides an elevated sleeping surface. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides an elevated sleeping surface wherein the device can be easily transported. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides a customizable level of elevation while sleeping.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device. The device is comprised of an inflatable body that has an angled sleeping surface. The body can be inflated manually or via an integrated pump. As a result, the body can be easily transported while deflated and then inflated when used. Once inflated, a user can sleep on the angled sleeping surface.
In this manner, the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides an elevated sleeping surface. Further, the provides an elevated sleeping surface wherein the device can be easily transported when deflated. Further, the inflation capability of the device provides a customizable level of elevation while sleeping.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device comprised of an inflatable body that is generally triangular in shape. As a result, the body can be inflated to create an angled, elevated sleeping surface by placing the device on a bed. The body is preferably generally triangular and may be in the form of a right, acute, or obtuse triangle that creates an angled top surface that a user can sleep on. To ensure uniform inflation of the body, any surface of the body may be comprised of at least one internal frame. The frame is preferably in the form of a tapered string. The frame may be spaced at any interval on any surface of the body.
In one embodiment, the body can be manually inflated. In this embodiment, the body is comprised of at least one valve. The valve can be used to manually inflate and/or deflate the body. This can be done via a user blowing into the valve or using a manual pump to inflate the body. In a different embodiment, the body is comprised of an integrated pump. The pump may have at least one button that can be used to activate the pump in order to inflate or deflate the body.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of an inflatable body comprised of at least one valve. Then, at least one cap of the valve of the body can be opened to allow a user to manually inflate the body via blowing into the valve or attaching a pump to the valve and using the pump to inflate the body. Then, the body can be positioned on a bed such that the top surface provides an angled sleeping surface for a user. A user can then sleep on the surface. When finished sleeping, a user can deflate the body via the valve and/or pump and place the deflated body into a bag for transport/storage.
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body that is inflatable via at least one integrated pump of the body. Then, the pump can be activated via at least one button to inflate the body. Then, the body can be positioned on a bed such that the top surface provides an angled sleeping surface for a user. A user can then sleep on the surface. When finished sleeping, a user can deflate the body via pressing the button to activate the pump and place the deflated body into a bag for transport/storage.
Accordingly, the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides an elevated sleeping surface. Further, the provides an elevated sleeping surface wherein the device can be easily transported when deflated. Further, the inflation capability of the device provides a customizable level of elevation while sleeping. In this manner, the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device overcomes the limitations of existing methods and devices used to create an elevated sleeping surface known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an elevation device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides an elevated sleeping surface. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides an elevated sleeping surface wherein the device can be easily transported. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides a customizable level of elevation while sleeping.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device. The device is comprised of an inflatable body that is generally triangular in shape such that it can be inflated to create an angled, elevated sleeping surface by placing the device on a bed. The body is preferably generally triangular and may be in the form of a right, acute, or obtuse triangle that creates an angled top surface that a user can sleep on. To ensure uniform inflation of the body, any surface of the body may be comprised of at least one internal frame. The frame is preferably in the form of a tapered string. The frame may be spaced at any interval on any surface of the body.
In one embodiment, the body can be manually inflated. In this embodiment, the body is comprised of at least one valve. The valve can be used to manually inflate and/or deflate the body. This can be done via a user blowing into the valve or using a manual pump to inflate the body. In a different embodiment, the body is comprised of an integrated pump. The pump may have at least one button that can be used to activate the pump in order to inflate or deflate the body.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of an inflatable body comprised of at least one valve. Then, at least one cap of the valve of the body can be opened to allow a user to manually inflate the body via blowing into the valve or attaching a pump to the valve and using the pump to inflate the body. Then, the body can be positioned on a bed such that the top surface provides an angled sleeping surface for a user. A user can then sleep on the surface. When finished sleeping, a user can deflate the body via the valve and/or pump and place the deflated body into a bag for transport/storage.
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body that is inflatable via at least one integrated pump of the body. Then, the pump can be activated via at least one button to inflate the body. Then, the body can be positioned on a bed such that the top surface provides an angled sleeping surface for a user. A user can then sleep on the surface. When finished sleeping, a user can deflate the body via pressing the button to activate the pump and place the deflated body into a bag for transport/storage.
Accordingly, the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an inflatable angled sleeping wedge device that provides an elevated sleeping surface. Further, the provides an elevated sleeping surface wherein the device can be easily transported when deflated. Further, the inflation capability of the device provides a customizable level of elevation while sleeping. In this manner, the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device overcomes the limitations of existing methods and devices used to create an elevated sleeping surface known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 is preferably made from a rubber or other similar inflatable material such as but not limited to polyvinyl chloride (PVC), textile-reinforced urethane plastic, etc. Said material may be puncture-resistant to prevent the body 110 from being damaged and thus being unable to be inflated. The body 110 is preferably generally triangular and may be in the form of a right, acute, or obtuse triangle that creates an angled top surface 120 (of less than 90 degrees) that a user can sleep on. The size and dimensions of the device 100 may be optimized for any bed size and user size.
In one embodiment, the body 110 can be enclosed by at least one pillow case 112. The case 114 may be comprised of at least one fastener 114 that allows the case 112 to close around the body 110. Said fastener 114 may include but is not limited to zipper, snap button, magnetic, hook and loop, etc. The case 112 may be any fabric-type pillow case. In one embodiment, the case 112 may be dust-mite-proof and/or hypoallergenic. In this manner, the case 112 can be removed and washed as needed.
In one embodiment, the body 110 can be manually inflated. In this embodiment, the body 110 is comprised of at least one valve 140. When not in use, the valve 140 can be sealed via at least one airtight cap 142. In this embodiment, the valve 140 can be used to manually inflate and/or deflate the body 110. This can be done via a user blowing into the valve 140 or using a manual pump 150 to inflate the body 110.
In a different embodiment, the body 110 is comprised of an integrated pump 130. The pump 130 may have at least one button 160 that can be used to activate the pump 130 in order to inflate or deflate the body 110. The pump 130 may be powered by at least one battery 132. In one embodiment, the battery 132 is removable and replaceable. In another embodiment, the battery 132 can be recharged via at least one charging port 134 such as but not limited to USB. In another embodiment, the battery 132 receives power via at least one power cord 136 that can be plugged into a 110v/220v wall outlet.
To ensure uniform inflation of the body 110, any surface of the body 110 may be comprised of at least one internal frame 122. The frame 122 is preferably in the form of a tapered string. The frame 122 may be spaced at any interval on any surface of the body 110. When not in use, the body 110 can be stored in at least one carrying bag 170, as seen in
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using 300 the device 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “inflatable angled sleeping wedge device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the inflatable angled sleeping wedge device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/450,034, which was filed on Mar. 5, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63450034 | Mar 2023 | US |
