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Pillow closure

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-04
HOLLANDER HOME FASHIONS CORP
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[0019] In accordance with still further aspects of the present invention, a pillow may comprise a pair of panels sewn together continuously along all but an unsewn portion of their edges to form a cavity, a zipper closure mechanism asso

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If permitted to escape from the pillow shell, or casing, many of these fill materials can be hazardous to small children.
For example, children may choke on down or be poisoned by ingestion of some of the various synthetic materials utilized.

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[0036] In the following are described the preferred embodiments of the pillow closure in accordance with the present invention. In describing the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose. Where like elements have been depicted in multiple embodiments, identical reference numerals have been used in the multiple embodiments for ease of understanding.

[0037] As previously stated, the present invention relates to pillows, and more specifically to closure mechanisms for pillows.

[0038] Such pillows may be of any type, including bed pillows, throw pillows, bolster pillows, floor cushions, body pillows, mini pillows, and the like. Similarly, the pillows may be configured to virtually any shape and...

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Abstract

A pillow shell, the pillow shell having an opening leading into an internal cavity, the opening having a zipper closure mechanism, the zipper closure mechanism adapted to operate in only a single direction. Also disclosed is a pillow comprising a pair of panels each having a first edge and opposed second edge spanning a first end and an opposed second end, the panels being sewn along at least the first and second side edges and the first end edge to create a cavity between the panels, fill material disposed within the cavity, and a zipper closure mechanism associated with the second end edges, the zipper closure mechanism adapted to operate only in a single direction. The zipper closure mechanism may include a pull tab connected to a slide, the slide including a ratchet mechanism to permit operation of the slide in only the single direction.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to pillows, and more particularly, to closure mechanisms for factory pillow shells. [0002] Pillows are available in a variety of different styles designed to accommodate the widely variant preferences of the purchasing public. Such styles include traditional and generally soft bed pillows, decorative throw pillows, floor pillows, and the like. These styles come in various shapes and sizes, as well as various levels of firmness. [0003] Firmness is predominantly a function of the fill materials used to provide the pillows with loft and cushioning. Typically, pillows are constructed from an outer shell of cloth or silk. The outer shell is filled with fill materials, either natural or synthetic. Natural fill materials include feathers or down, while synthetic fill materials typically comprise polyester fibers or various foams. [0004] If permitted to escape from the pillow shell, or casing, many of these fill materials can ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/10
CPCA47G9/0253
Inventor HOLLANDER, JEFFREY
Owner HOLLANDER HOME FASHIONS CORP