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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7383598 | Bed Covers A bed cover (12) comprising an envelope (13) made of a textile fabric for receiving a filling material. The envelope (13) has a generally rectangular shaped portion (14) for covering a bed, and a projection (15) that extends beyond... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7363665 | Bed frame with extended bumper assembly A bed frame having a bumper assembly that can be added to the foot end of the bed frame in order to extend the length of the bed frame fully support the box spring and mattress. The bumper assembly can be factory installed or provided as a kit to install on site and... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7343636 | Combination cheering aid and seat cushion A combination cheering aid and a seat cushion has a first elongate polygonal clapper. The first polygonal clapper has two ends, a lower end, and an upper end. The lower end has a hand hold cavity therein for insertion of user fingers. An anchor is connected to the f... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7155761 | Interchangeable furniture system An interchangeable furniture system for providing an interchangeable furniture element having faces with different appearances. The desired face may be selected and the interchangeable furniture element selectively oriented to make that face visible. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7017202 | Bunk bed panel A cover furnishing, generally made of a single continuous piece of rectangular plastic or suitable material affixed to cover and conceal the underside of a top bunk or loft bed system to prevent particles from falling from the mattress or on a ceiling above the top ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000273 | Shaped body pillows and pillowcases Shaped body pillows and pillowcases of comfortably curved shapes and hollows are provided. Articles of the invention include pillows and cases having three-dimensional shapes including a headrest portion, a trunk portion, and a tail portion, bounded by arcuate margi... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6845532 | Display mattress protector Display mattress protectors are provided that protect mattresses in a mattress showroom when customers lie on the mattresses and place their feet on the mattresses. A display mattress protector may be formed from a clear vinyl sheet with reverse-printed promotional ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6763535 | Unitary pillow display A unitary pillow display appearing as different pillows of varying sizes, shapes, and textures. The single unitary pillow display appears formed of a number of individual and non-joined pillows, and mimics the contemporary decorating technique of stacking a pluralit... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6728981 | System for converting a bed into a play area A portable play enclosure area for use with interchangeable decorative theme covers converts a bed having removable bed rails into a play area. The portable play area upper enclosure has an upper structural frame defining a top area; a plurality of vertical bars hav... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6675408 | Modular airplane-shaped bedroom furniture Modular airplane shaped bedroom furniture provides a line of bedroom furniture for children that is in the general shape of an airplane. The body of the airplane incorporates a standard twin size mattress. The nose of the modular airplane shaped bedroom f... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6658677 | System for replacing decorative furniture panels A system for replacing furniture panels which includes a frame secured to a piece of furniture and a panel which may be inserted or otherwise slid into the frame and secured therein is disclosed. The panel has front and rear surfaces having different appe... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6629321 | Apparatus for and method of displaying and transporting human remains A support structure is configured into the appearance of a day bed. A body supporting and transporting tray is removably positioned atop the support structure and comprises a bottom, a pair of opposed sides and a pair of opposed ends. Each end includes a ... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6574812 | Infant activity panel An infant activity device includes a base, a support member and an upper member. The support member extends from the base to the upper member to support the upper member above the base. An infant activity panel is attachable between the upper member and t... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6427267 | Blanket and stuffed toy combination A blanket and stuffed toy combination including a blanket having a front and back side, a first and second end, and a stuffed toy having a first portion affixed to the first end of the blanket, a second half affixed to the second end of the blanket and a ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6301731 | Infant activity panel An infant activity device includes a base, a support member and an upper member. The support member extends from the base to the upper member to support the upper member above the base. An infant activity panel is attachable between the upper member and t... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6233763 | Blanket with pockets and buttons for retaining amusement figures and the like An improved blanket with an attached pocket for retaining an amusement figure is disclosed. A blanket comprising a pocket attached to a surface of the blanket, the pocket having an opening and an interior region; and an amusement figure positioned within ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6230341 | Center indicator for bedding The center indicator for bedding of this invention includes an indicator of the center line or mid-point between edges of bedding materials, or bed cloths, sheets, blankets, bed spreads, comforters, quilts, coverlets, and other bedding. The center indicat... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6216292 | Protective mattress cover with apron A protective cover for the foot of a mattress comprises a web of preferably clear plastic that is rectangular and generally elongate. The web wraps around the foot of the mattress overlapping itself beneath the mattress where it is tightly secured to itse... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6014782 | Protective mattress cover A protective mattress cover for the foot of a mattress which can fit mattresses having varying thicknesses is disclosed. The mattress cover adjustably connects to itself underneath the mattress or to the box spring decking material beneath the mattress. I... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5950257 | Multi-use children's play set A multi-use children's play set in the form of a simulated vehicle having an elongated, hollow body with front and rear ends and a pair of sides. One side is designed so as to have a plurality of openings with drawers slidably held therein. One of the dra... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5913771 | End board for supporting a child's bed having moveable pieces slidably mounted thereon An end board for supporting a child's bed comprises a base section and an upper section extending from and spanning the width of the base section. Connected slots are defined by the upper surface of the end board. At least one child's toy is located in, a... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5802637 | Dust ruffle construction An improved dust ruffle or fabric skirt design is provided, which is readily placeable about and removable from a bed or other structures in the home. The skirt comprises an elongated fabric sleeve having a first end and a second end and includes an outer... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5802647 | Baby diaper changing station A baby diaper changing station comprises a base and a support platform hingedly mounted at one side to the base and a rail structure on at least one side of the platform to increase the effective depth of the platform. A utility channel surrounds the plat... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5737784 | Protective bed frame with earthquake shelter A bed frame to protect a person during a calamity is constructed from generally horizontal upper and lower subassemblies secured to two generally vertical end supporting subassemblies. The subassemblies are secured together by internal securing devices to... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5718010 | Pillow with collar A pillow with advertising collar includes an elongated pillow having enlarged ends and a smaller diameter central portion with a generally cylindrical collar encircling the central portion and having printed indicia on an outward face thereof. The collar ... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5655236 | Bed sheet having indicia thereon A bed sheet of generally rectangular configuration defines a pair of opposing long edges and a pair of opposing short edges. The bed sheet includes indicia extending substantially along at least one of the edges thereof. The indicia is in the form of a re... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5638561 | Combination infant blanket and toy with convertible bag A combination infant blanket and toy is disclosed consisting of the following machine washable, flame-retardant components: a doll head with a pleasant face, fabric cut-out for "curly" hair and a fabric loop at the top which can be used to hang it on a wa... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5632052 | Portable positioning and mobility device for developmentally challenged individuals The invention relates to a portable positioning and mobility device for developmentally and/or physically challenged individuals comprising an enclosed treatment compartment adapted to permit a caregiver to provide therapeutic treatment to infants and you... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5572758 | Combination seat cushion and cheering aid This invention is a combination seat cushion for use for example at sporting events or contests. A hand hole is provided which makes the cushion convenient to carry to and from a sporting or other event. In order to demonstrate enthusiasm for a particular... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5540609 | Story quilt and associated set of dolls A story quilt and associated set of dolls (10) for being secured to a wall, with the associated set of dolls (26) being individually and releasably secured thereto. A plurality of loop members (14) are provided along the top border to enable the securemen... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5535457 | Blow molded crib A crib comprising a blow molded headboard panel vertically positioned and constituting the head end of the crib. A blow molded footboard panel is vertically positioned and constitutes the foot end of the crib with the footboard being essentially parallel ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5515563 | Body pillow having interchangeable covers The invention comprises a body pillow having an elongated body portion that includes a head portion, the body portion being covered by a pillow case and the head portion being covered by a head cover, wherein the pillow case and head cover are removably m... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5483712 | Device for forming a skirt and method A device and method for forming a skirt about an article, particularly a bed. A strip of material is connected to slits formed in a body member in a manner wherein the strip of material extends a distance from the body member. The body member is disposed ... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5354118 | Stuffed figure chair A stuffed figure chair including a cushioned figure, a removable seat, and a mechanism for removably fastening the removable seat to the cushioned figure. The cushioned figure includes a torso connected to a pair of lower limbs. Separate strap receiving m... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5289600 | Mattress base assembly kit A kit is provided for assembly of a mattress supporting base comprising: a frame having a top mattress supporting platform, the platform being supported by a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal stringers, each stringer having a series of longitudinally... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5231716 | Waterbed and frame assembly Waterbed and frame assembly in which the frame rails are provided with cushioning pads and covered with a decorative fabric cover which is attached to the safety liner and to the lower portions of the rails to form an integrated liner, cover and rail stru... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5184362 | Pillow case with three dimensional design The appearance of a pillow case is changed to make the pillow case more aesthetically pleasing for a child's use. Preferably, this is accomplished by forming a pillow case from a first sheet and a second sheet comprised of cloth material. A three-dimensio... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5173974 | Convertible furniture An article of furniture which is convertible to form a crib, a youth bed, or an adult bed. The crib is produced through the interconnection of a rear panel, a right side panel, a left side panel, a front panel and a mattress support frame. This interconne... | 12/29/1992 |
| 4968279 | Infant toy An infant toy is formed from a quilted fabric material stuffed with a cotton batting to form a pillow-like body. The pillow-like body is preferably formed in an ornamental shape and has an open top portion communicating with an interior lined pocket. A pl... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4959879 | Method of aesthetically disguising a pillow A method for disguising a pillow is presented including utilizing a flexible sheath formed with a lower closed end and an upper open end. The sheath has secured thereto a series of upper and lower appendages and a facial or visage group to present a maski... | 10/02/1990 |
