Pillowcase changing tool

Abstract

The present invention provides a pillowcase changing apparatus comprising a pair of parallel X brace expanders and a pair of parallel base members. The expanders each include two slats connected at a middle pivot point. The expanders are positioned generally parallel to each other creating a slot for receipt of a pillow. The first base member extends between first proximal points of each of the expanders. The second base member extends between second proximal points of each of the expanders. Selective separation of the base members controls the expansion of the expanders.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based on provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 654,801, filed Feb. 18, 2005, and priority and the benefit of Ser. No. 60 / 654,801 is claimed in the present application to the extent the subject matter of this application is found in that provisional application. The content of that application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to housekeeping accessories, and more specifically provides a pillowcase changing tool and a method of use. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Inserting pillows into pillowcases and removing pillowcases from pillows can be a time-consuming and frustrating event occurring in all types of institutions, such as hospitals and hotels, as well as individual residences. There have been attempts in the past to minimize this problem; however, previous devices tend to be bulky, awkward in use, and / or contain other limitations. An improved ...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is about a pillowcase changing tool that includes a pair of parallel X braces or expanders connected by a pair of parallel base members. The expanders have two slats connected at a middle pivot point. The expanders are positioned parallel to each other creating a slot for receiving a pillow. The base members extend between the first and second proximal points of the expanders and the separation distance controls the expansion of the expanders. The tool can adjust the spacing between the expanders along the lengths of the base members. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and efficient tool for changing pillowcases."

Problems solved by technology

Inserting pillows into pillowcases and removing pillowcases from pillows can be a time-consuming and frustrating event occurring in all types of institutions, such as hospitals and hotels, as well as individual residences.

There have been attempts in the past to minimize this problem; however, previous devices tend to be bulky, awkward in use, and / or contain other limitations.

Therefore, there is further need in this area, and more specifically a need for a device that can reduce resistance between a pillow and a pillowcase that makes changing pillowcases a difficult task.

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