Patent Application
20250072637
The present invention relates to an adjustable and inflatable pillow. The present invention further provides a body having an inflatable first chamber and second chamber, wherein the firmness of the pillow can be adjusted by changing the amount of air within the second chamber.
Conventional body pillows are typically made of a non-inflatable material, such as foam or fiberfill, which can be uncomfortable and lack the ability to be customized to the user's specific needs. In addition, non-inflatable body pillows are often heavy and difficult to move or reposition, making it difficult for the user to find the most comfortable position. Some inflatable pillows exist that can be filled with air. However, these devices lack an interior chamber that allows a user to adjust the firmness of the pillow separately from an outer chamber. Having two chambers allows you to customize the firmness of the pillow to your preference by inflating each chamber to a different level. This can be especially helpful for people who sleep on their back, stomach, or side, as different positions may require different levels of support. Therefore, there exists a need in the known art for a multi-chamber adjustable pillow that allows the user to easily adjust the level of inflation to their desired level of firmness and support.
In light of the devices disclosed in the known art, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in design elements and methods from the known art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement for multi-chamber adjustable pillows. In this regard the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of multi-chamber adjustable pillows now present in the known art, the present invention provides a new multi-chamber adjustable pillow that allows the user to adjust the level of inflation to their desired level of firmness and support while maintaining the overall shape of the pillow.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide an embodiment of a multi-chamber adjustable pillow comprising a body having a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the first chamber encloses the second chamber. The first chamber is configured to maintain the overall shape and structure of the pillow, whereas the second chamber is configured to allow a user to adjust the level of firmness of the pillow.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide an embodiment of a multi-chamber adjustable pillow comprising a first valve extending from the first chamber and configured to receive air therethrough to inflate the first chamber. The second chamber is able to receive air through a second valve, which passes through the first chamber. The firmness of the pillow can be adjusted by changing the amount of air in the second chamber.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide an embodiment of a multi-chamber adjustable pillow wherein the second chamber is positioned centrally within the body, while the first chamber encompasses the entire perimeter of the body. This allows the user to easily adjust the firmness of the pillow to their desired level of comfort.
It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide an embodiment of a multi-chamber adjustable pillow wherein the pillow can be completely deflated for compact transport.
It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide an embodiment of a multi-chamber adjustable pillow wherein the chambers can be manually filled with air, whereas in other embodiments, the chambers are connected to a power source and a pump for automatic inflation to a desired firmness level.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multi-chamber adjustable pillow that has all of the advantages of the known art and none of the disadvantages.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for adjusting the firmness of an inflatable pillow. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiment(s) of the invention. References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
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In the illustrated embodiments, each embodiment comprises the double chamber configuration described herein. The first and second chambers 1200, 1300 are intended to be selectively inflated and deflated by receiving fluid or gas, such as air, within the respective chamber. In use, the first chamber 1200 serves to maintain the overall shape of the body 1100 and is intended to remain entirely inflated, whereas the second chamber 1300 serves to allow the user to adjust the level of firmness and support of the pillow by changing the amount of air received therein. The in-use configuration is defined as the first chamber 1200 being fully inflated.
The first chamber 1200 encloses the second chamber 1300 wherein the second chamber 1300 is disposed substantially centrally within the body 1100. Centrally meaning that the second chamber 1300 is disposed an equal distance between the lateral sides and the upper and lower sides of the body 1100. In one embodiment, the second chamber 1300 is supported in the central position by material extending from the first chamber. The material fixes the position such that the second chamber remains suspended within the first chamber 1200. In one embodiment, the second chamber 1300 is supported in the central position by one or more valves.
In the illustrated embodiment, the first chamber 1200 encompasses an entire perimeter of the body 1100. In the illustrated embodiment, the first chamber 1200, when inflated, comprises a larger interior volume 1310 than an interior volume 1210 of the second chamber 1200. In alternate embodiments, the second chamber comprises a smaller interior volume than an interior volume of the first chamber. In the illustrated embodiment, the first chamber 1200 comprises a uniform width extending entirely around the second chamber 1300. The second chamber 1300 also comprises a uniform width in the illustrated embodiment. The width is defined as the distance between an adjacent pair of sidewalls 1220, 1320 of a respective chamber 1200, 1300. In alternate embodiments, the widths of the first and second chamber are not uniform. For example, the width of the first and second chamber taper towards the center to provide a taper middle section of the multi-chamber adjustable pillow. In alternate embodiments, the width of each chamber taper towards an end to provide a bulbous center area of the multi-chamber adjustable pillow.
In the illustrated embodiment, air cannot pass between the first chamber 1200 and the second chamber 1300 because the sidewall 1320 is impermeable or otherwise composed of a solid material. In the illustrated embodiment, the body 1100 comprising the chambers 1200, 1300 is composed of any flexible and durable material such as plastic, latex, nylon, or rubber, making the body more resistant to wear and tear compared to traditional pillows that may lose their shape over time. In some embodiments, the multi-chamber adjustable pillow 1000 comprises sleeve 1400 (as shown in
In the illustrated embodiment, the chambers 1200, 1300 are each configured to be filled with air manually through a valve, such as an oral inflation valve. The first chamber 1200 comprises a first valve 1230 fluidly connected between an exterior of the body 1100 and the first chamber 1200. The first valve 1230 is configured to receive air directly from a user or an external pump to inflate or otherwise fill the first chamber 1200. The second chamber 1300 comprises a second valve 1330 fluidly connected between an exterior of the body 1100 and the second chamber 1300, wherein the second valve 1330 is configured to receive air directly from a user or an external pump to inflate or otherwise fill the second chamber 1300. A channeled member 1340 extends through the first chamber 1200 and between the second valve 1330 and second chamber 1300. The channeled member 1340 allows air directly from the second valve 1330 to pass directly into the second chamber 1300 without passing into the first chamber 1200. The channeled member 1340 also serves to anchor the second chamber 1300 in the center of the body 1100. In some embodiments, additional anchor members extend between the sidewalls 1220, 1320 sidewalls to assist in securing the second chamber within the center of the body. In one embodiment, the first and second valves 1230, 1330 are coaxially aligned such that inflation via moving of fluid through the valves 1230, 1330 causes both chambers to inflate.
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The multi-chamber adjustable pillow is configured to entirely deflate by a release on the valves which can be manually actuated (i.e. by squeezing the valve) or electronically through a pump, wherein the pump is external to the body or embodiments having the pump disposed within the body. Once the air is released from the chambers 1200, 1300, the body can be rolled or folded into a compact configuration. This enables a user to conveniently carry, pack, or otherwise transport the multi-chamber adjustable pillow when traveling. The multi-chamber adjustable pillow with two inflatable chambers can be used in a variety of settings, such as while traveling, camping, or at home. The ability to adjust the firmness makes the pillow suitable for a wide range of sleeping positions and preferences.
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
