Sound-insulating sleep pillow

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-09-11
MINTON KENLEY B
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[0007]The present invention concerns a sleep pillow that is designed to improve sleep by reducing noise experienced by the user. The reduction in noise is accomplished using a cushion, e.g., a foam cushion, that wraps around the back and sides of a user's head, covering the ears. Additionally, the wrap-around pillows provide thermal insulation during cold condit

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The poor sound deadening properties are due to a combination of selection of materials that are not efficient sound deadeners, and configuration that does no

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[0023]The present invention provides a pillow that assists individuals to have restful sleep even under conditions where environmental noise would otherwise be a problem. In addition, the present pillow can be fitted with an eye mask which further assists the user to achieve restful sleep under difficult conditions. Thus, the pillow is particularly advantageous for individuals who work during the night and therefore must sleep during the day and / or for travelers who must sleep in noisy and / or light-filled environments.

[0024]Thus, in general, the pillow includes a padding material that acts as an acoustic barrier and is configured such that the pillow wraps around the back and sides of a user's head, thereby covering the person's ears and the adjacent portions of the person's head. Typically, the pillow segments are held in place around the person's head with a strap that is fastened to or wraps around at least the side pillow sections and passes across the persons face (usually acro...

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Abstract

Sleep pillows are described that wrap around the user's head and are retained by a strap, providing sound insulation, thereby allowing the user to enjoy better sleep in the presence of sleep-disruptive noises.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]NOT APPLICABLE.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to pillows for sleeping.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The following discussion is provided solely to assist the understanding of the reader, and does not constitute an admission that any of the information discussed or references cited constitute prior art to the present invention.[0004]Historically, a conventional pillow supports and cushions a sleeper's head thereby providing comfort but provides little or no noise or light abatement. The poor sound deadening properties are due to a combination of selection of materials that are not efficient sound deadeners, and configuration that does not lend itself to efficiently covering the user's ears.[0005]Typically, when it is desirable to reduce noise levels, ear plugs are used. However, for many individuals, earplugs are annoying to use and also readily become soiled and / or lost. Likewise, some individuals use eye masks to reduce light ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/00
CPCA47G2009/006A47G9/10
Inventor MINTON, KENLEY B
Owner MINTON KENLEY B
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