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Pillow with retractable umbrella
A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7614104 | Floating water bed A floating water bed for a user being floatably surrounded with liquid, includes a sleeping bed, which is made of waterproof material, having a compartment for the user accommodating therein that the user is floating and supporting by the liquid, and a breathing ope... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7356862 | Waterbed with massage function A waterbed includes a bed frame, a water mattress mounted on the bed frame, and a flapping device. The flapping device includes two longitudinal shafts rotatably supported by the bed frame and a plurality of flapping members securely mounted on each longitudinal sha... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353554 | Floating water bed The floating water bed includes a specially designed unique sleeping bag and a movable mattress pad. The sleeping bag is both thin and soft and it is placed on top of the movable mattress pad. This movable mattress pad can be lowered or risen from the water. As the ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7318244 | Fluid-inflatable pillow A pillow for supporting at least one user's head and neck, the pillow having fluid-inflatable first and second chambers disposed about corresponding portions of the perimeter of the pillow. The first chamber has a maximum cross-sectional dimension when inflated that... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7310839 | Patient support apparatus A patient support apparatus including a barrier coupled to a frame. The barrier includes an interior region containing a fluid supply. A related method is provided for modifying a patient support apparatus to include a fluid filled patient support surface. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7191480 | Mattress or cushion structure An apparatus is configured to support at least a portion of a body thereon. The apparatus includes a base portion and a three dimensional engineered material, the three dimensional engineered material and the base cooperate to provide support for the body. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188379 | Combination air and spring mattress for a sofa sleeper This invention is directed to a mattress assembly for use in a sofa sleeper. The mattress assembly has an outer shell and an inner support received within the outer shell. The shell includes a lower panel, a sidewall, and a cover that fit together to form a cavity t... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7152264 | Air mattress with pillow top An air mattress includes a first inflatable compartment having a length and width, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The first compartment is composed of at least two layers of vinyl, one layer of vinyl forming the top of the compartment and the sec... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7074166 | Exercise apparatus and method This invention relates to health and fitness, and more particularly to exercise methods and devices. More particularly, the invention is directed to stretching exercises and physical therapy, for example an apparatus and exercises for lower back pain. The exercise a... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069609 | Inflatable liquid furniture An apparatus has a first section having a hollow interior that is filled with air, and a second section attached to the top of the first section and having a hollow interior that retains a liquid. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7043787 | Fluid bedding The bedding of the present invention comprises a sealed bag body having an elastic body with a plurality of continuous pores and gas sealed with looseness present in the upper part of the elastic body. The bedding also includes a water-sealed bag body disposed on an... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7017216 | Bladder assembly and method of manufacturing same A waterbed having inside air cushion and method of manufacturing same is disclosed. The method comprises forming a watertight bladder having valve means thereon, forming an inflatable air cushion inside the watertight bladder, forming at least one air valve extended... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6952852 | Mattress structure A mattress (900) provides a user with three-dimensional firmness zoning, the mattress (900) cooperating with a mattress shell (720). The mattress (900) includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending resilient blocks... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6880190 | Controlled pressure and flotation system A controlled pressure and floatation system includes support and flotation units, each comprised by two types of chambers: a main one that contains a liquid substance and a secondary empty chamber; interconnected by a free-flow supply pipe. The main chamber receives... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6481033 | Multiple module mattress system with depressions accomodating inserts of differing firmness A mattress system offering combinations of comfort and support comprising at least two modules, positioned side-by-side along their longest dimension to define at least two recumbent user areas the modules comprising depressions accomodating removable ins... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6385803 | Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be support, in particular the body of a patient, the apparatus having a support device independent from the control device The invention relates to a method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in particular the body of a patient. The apparatus comprises a support device 20 essentially comprising only at least one closed or controlled-release chamber 21 to... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6269497 | Waterbed mattress system for recreational vehicles A waterbed mattress system for recreational vehicles and, in particular, to a waterbed system for a recreational vehicle having a cabin or sleeping area or space or flat or truck bed which includes a waterbed mattress which can be filled from a source of ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6094758 | Waterbed mattress system for boats A waterbed mattress system for boats and, in particular, to a waterbed system for a boat having a cabin at least partially below a deck which includes a waterbed mattress which can be filled from a body of water surrounding the boat through the hull of th... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6079068 | Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in particular the body of a patient, the apparatus having a support device independent from the control device The invention relates to a method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in particular the body of a patient. The apparatus comprises a support device 20 essentially comprising only at least one closed or controlled-release chamber 21 to... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5960497 | Pressure relieving pad with graduated pillars A pressure relieving pad with graduated pillars to effectively reduce the development of decubitus ulcers. The pad is preferably made of foam to keep the manufacturing costs down and includes a first plurality of large pillars or columns. A second plurali... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5901391 | Bed A bed includes a bag filled with a transparent fluid and formed with a transparent portion at least at an upper surface portion thereof, and a light source for emitting light. The light emitted from the light source passes through the fluid and propagates... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5850646 | Pressure relief mattress A pressure reduction mattress construction for a liquid or gel bed having a flexible basin forming a cavity with inclines head and foot for surrounding and supporting a liquid or gel filled flotation bladder that is anchored to the head of the basin. The ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5669091 | Structure of water bed A water bed which includes a soft frame; a peripheral air bag mounted within the soft frame; a water bag mounted within the soft frame and surrounded by the peripheral air bag, the water bag comprising three pairs of opposing plastic lining walls sealed t... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5652985 | Self-adjusting pressure relief support system and methodology A pressure relief support system utilizes a self-adjusting approach to maintaining generally constant pressure in fluid support bladders. A constant force, such as from a constant force linear spring or from a counterweight system, is applied directly to ... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5555580 | Water bed with inner communicable air chambers A water bed having inner communicable air chambers is provided. The water bed has a mattress body formed of an upper and a lower sheet with an air inlet, a water inlet, and an air vent provided thereon. A plurality of mutually communicable long air chambe... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5513401 | Watermattress apparatus A watermattress apparatus has a cushion body which is elastically compressed when a load has been exerted thereon. A case is laminated on the upper surface of the cushion body. The case has upper and lower surfaces and a receiving portion opening to the u... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5392478 | Waterbed with supplemental support Waterbed with supplemental support for providing different degrees of localized firmness or support in different areas of a mattress. The bed includes a water-filled mattress having a horizontally extending upper wall and a chamber containing a body of wa... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5353454 | Adjustable lumbar support for flotation systems A water mattress construction is provided with a tray providing a cavity adapted to support a liquid filled bladder, with at least one lumbar support member positioned intermediate the bladder and the tray, the lumbar support being slidably adjustable alo... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5285541 | Flotation system including improved cushioning and support features A water mattress configuration is provided which includes a tray having a peripheral flange having a downturned edge. A load placed atop the flange causes side walls of the tray to deflect, providing a cushion effect.... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5247713 | Waterbed mattress liner tray A waterbed mattress liner tray includes a bottom wall, headwall, footwall and opposite sidewalls integrally formed into an open-topped water retaining tray. Each sidewall is formed with a spring portion which is compressible under a downward load but whic... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5136740 | Varying firmness mattress A mattress is formed with an upper variable firmness section covering a lower section of generally uniform firmness. The upper section is divided along its length into four transversely extending regions, namely, a head, an upper torso, a lower torso and ... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5107557 | Waterbed mattress with air cushion A waterbed mattress includes a vinyl watertight water bladder covered by an inflatable air cushion. In one embodiment, the top of the bladder forms the bottom surface of the air cushion, although the bottom surface of the air cushion may also be a separat... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5086528 | Water mattress and method for making same A watermattress having a first sheet and a second sheet forming a container for receiving water includes a third sheet for dividing the container into a bladder for receiving water and a cavity. A sheet of foam including portions which define a plurality ... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5072469 | Waterbed mattress with air cushion A waterbed mattress includes a vinyl watertight water bladder covered by an inflatable air cushion. The air cushion is composed of two layers of vinyl, sealed around the edges. The mattress further includes an inflable air bladder, between the air cushion... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5072468 | Flotation therapy bed for preventing decubitus ulcers A flotation therapy bed that prevents formation of decubitus ulcers. A three-chambered mattress has three configurations, each having a different utility. In a first configuration, a lowermost chamber is filled with water and the other two chambers are em... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5068935 | Flotation therapy bed having two part construction A flotation therapy bed having a two part construction that includes an upper shell and a lower shell joined along a parting line by a circumferentially extending gasket. The upper shell has a downwardly bowed bottom wall and the lower shell has a flat bo... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5022108 | Waterbed mattress with heater pad pocket A waterbed mattress apparatus adapted to increase waterbed heting mat efficiency. The apparatus includes a waterbed mattress having a mat receiving opening therein and mat receiving pocket having an open end and a closed end, the open end sealed to the ma... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5001792 | Double wall mattress for waterbeds A waterbed mattress is formed to include an inner waterproof bladder and an outer waterproof bladder. The two bladders are sealed together only at the fill valve for the inner bladder, so the rest of the two bladders are independent of each other; or, the... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4945588 | Air/water mattress and inflation apparatus An inflation system for a mattress having a lower, water chamber and a coextensive upper, air chamber includes a pair of opposed blowers, a solenoid air valve, both manual and pressure activated switches and control circuitry for activating and deactivati... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4935978 | Wedge cut waterbed mattress A waterbed mattress comprises an inflatable container formed of a flexible plastic material with a generally planar top sleeping surface and a generally planar bottom. There are generally vertical side walls and a generally vertical head end wall and a ge... | 06/26/1990 |
