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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7428763 | Universal, multipurpose pillow used for beauty and/or health purposes A pillow specifically used for eliminating any physical contact between a specific delicate skin area of a users body part, a support surface, and the pillow, thus completely eliminating any possible contact between the specific delicate skin area and any associated... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7350252 | Portable diaper changing pad with memory foam insert A portable diaper changing pad with a memory foam insert. The diaper changing pad comprises a mat with a panel having a body of memory foam as a cushion. The memory foam insert preferably comprises a raised head rest section. In one embodiment, the diaper changing p... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7328471 | Bedding wedge system A mattress surface has planar lower and upper surfaces. The mattress has a forward head surface and a rearward foot surface. The mattress has parallel side surfaces. A box spring assembly is provided in a wedge-shaped configuration. The box spring assembly has plana... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7240384 | Method of repositioning immobile patient in bed using patient positioning aid The patient positioning aid assists a caregiver in rotating and positioning immobile patients. Such patients require periodic movement to prevent the development of ulcers. Conventional methods use rolled blankets or pillows to support such patients. Such improvizat... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7159257 | Disposable protective sheet for furniture A disposable pet hair-collector pad comprising a planar pliable sheet having a layer incorporating a formulation to attract and capture pet hair, dander, saliva, etc., and a backing layer of a fluid impermeable material. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152259 | Top sheet/blanket extenders An apparatus for use with a bed and bed sheet combination is disclosed. The apparatus is an extender sheet to be used in combination with an existing top sheet on a bed, with the extender sheet being removably attached to the top sheet. The purpose of the extender s... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137157 | Absorbent towel with projections A towel (10) includes a base layer (12) and a plurality of raised projections (14) that project away from the base layer (12). The base layer (12) has a first side (16) and a second side (18). In one embodiment, the p... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7069607 | Absorbent towel with projections A towel (10) includes a base layer (12) and a plurality of raised projections (14) that project away from the base layer (12). The base layer (12) has a first side (16) and a second side (18). In one embodiment, the p... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051388 | Stay-put sheet covers A bedding system for inhibiting sheets being inadvertently pulled out from between a mattress and a box spring. The bedding system includes a pair of cover members comprising a main portion and a friction enhancing portion. The main portion of one of the cover membe... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7020912 | Disposable transport mat A disposable transport mat includes inner and outer panels which are joined to one another forming a tubular or loop shaped structure. Both panels are made of materials such as Tyvek®. The panels may be assembled to one another as by sewing or gluing. Padding may b... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6961967 | Personal lift aid A personal lift aid for lifting and lowering ambulatory patients and other individuals by unassisted and assisted means. The invention device comprises of a stanchion assembly having a palm grip to an upper end thereof; three adjustable hand grips located below said... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6961969 | Absorbent towel with projections A towel (10) includes a base layer (12) and a plurality of raised projections (14) that project away from the base layer (12). The base layer (12) has a first side (16) and a second side (18). In one embodiment, the p... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6874180 | Rug bed cloth structure for assisting in holding a user's legs in a fixed position A rug bed cloth structure is provided to assist in fixing a user's legs in a position. One end of the rug bed cloth is formed with a lattice net structure. The opposing end of the rug bed cloth is adapted to be secured to a spring bed. Using the lattice net to incre... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6874176 | Mat assembly for the prevention of bedsores A mat assembly is provided to prevent and to treat bedsores. A draw sheet is used to shift or displace the patient on the mattress of the bed. A pole attached to the draw sheet is provided for grasping by the user to uniformly shift or move the patient. A displaceme... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6728978 | Multiple hygienic bed pad with glide function A re-usable hygienic bed product includes an absorbing object, a sliding material layer, a pulling sheet, and a moisture blocking layer. The absorbing product is a highly soaking, inert fibrous material which at the upper surface and the bottom surface is directly i... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6715173 | Modular sleep systems with friction-secured comfort unit A modular sleep system has a foundation unit, an support unit having an innerspring and a support surface covered with a friction material, and a comfort unit having compressible material encapsulated in a woven upholstery material which is engaged by the friction m... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6684425 | Mattress retainer for adjustable bed The present invention is directed to a bed having a generally rectangular foundation and mattress, an air chamber located beneath having a plurality of sections, and at least one air chamber under a portion of the mattress, a controller for regulating the... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6581227 | Hollow body for use as a sitting support A hollow body is configured for use as a sitting support. A sitting area has at least two portions spaced from each other. At least one integral flat groove or recess is formed between the portions. The portions are interconnected by at least one connecti... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6357829 | Contoured body cushion A body cushion, comprising: a posterior portion for placement against the posterior of a user; and a pair of leg extensions integrally formed with the posterior portion and extending therefrom, the leg extensions for placement against the upper portions o... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6212717 | Articles with gripping surfaces Chair cushions and placemats are formed of a top fabric panel attached to a bottom panel which as a high coefficient of friction. The bottom panel is a rubberized web with an open pattern. The pattern consists of a plurality of rows of parallel, spaced, s... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5991948 | Fluid saturated foam container A thermal regulating cushioning device includes a flexible, deformable outer membrane and a foam core contained therein having a dimension substantially coincident with the outer membrane. A liquid-like material is sealably contained within the outer memb... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5987668 | Fabric covered mattress pad A washable fabric covered mattress pad involves the combination of a layer of resilient foam with a layer of fabric, both of which layers are machine washable and dryable. The fabric, either manmade or natural fiber material, is flame laminated to one sid... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5896603 | Articles with gripping surfaces Chair cushions and placemats are formed of a top fabric panel attached to a bottom panel with a high coefficient of friction. The bottom panel is a rubberized web with an open mesh pattern. It is formed of parallel, spaced, undulating thread-like members ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5845351 | Stretcher table assembly which is mounted over an ambulance stretcher A stretcher table assembly is provided for attachment over an ambulance stretcher. The stretcher table assembly includes a tray for securing medical equipment used during an emergency. A pair of legs extend away from the tray and include attachment member... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5809595 | Frictionally variant seat pad A frictionally variant seat pad comprising a top member, a bottom member, a polyester filling and a plurality of hook and loop receiving strips. The polyester filling is disposed between the top and bottom member, and the top and bottom member are secured... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5787523 | Patient sliding sheet with liquid absorbing layer The invention pertains to a low friction bed sheet or the like for facilitating changing the position of a person or part of a person in prone position. The low friction bed sheet includes at least a low friction surface comprising a material with low fri... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5771515 | Mattress elevating apparatus A bed elevating apparatus for use between a mattress and a box spring that is supported by a bed frame or is insertable within the mattress. The bed elevating apparatus is made of foam or rubber and has opposite spaced apart first and second ends. The fir... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5745940 | Customized modular mattress and bedding A mattress assembly system tailored by an individual whereby the individual may select the specific components which will be assembled into an individualized mattress assembly. The system includes a selected comfort module selected by an individual from a... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5740567 | Blanket with waterproof frictional backing A blanket with waterproof frictional backing comprising an upper layer attached to a lower layer, and frictional strips attached to the lower layer. The upper layer is a non-abrasive textile such as canvas or terrycloth, and is intended to provide a comfo... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5735004 | Water resistant baby blanket assembly A baby blanket assembly for covering and protecting a baby from adverse weather and rain, snow, or water, and for use as a water resistant playmat for a baby, the assembly including a first layer of soft, flexible blanket-type material, and a second layer... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5640726 | Safety rail for sleeping beds This invention relates to sleeping beds, and in particular, a safety accessory for attachment to a sleeping bed for preventing the occupant from falling out. The invention provides for a guard rail that can be affixed to a bed, where the guard rail is hel... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5638558 | Dual purpose patient pad with digital eyelets A pad is located on a bed between a human patient and the bed sheet. The pad has a slick, smooth bottom wall, such as satin. The bottom wall reduces the friction between the pad and the bed sheet, whereby the patient together with the pad can be smoothly ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5634223 | Hollow body for use as seat pad A hollow body for use as a seat pad is provided. The hollow body includes a generally planar resting region, a generally planar sitting region substantially parallel to the resting region and a transition region extending therebetween. The transition regi... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5632051 | Cooling fluid container The invention is a cooling pillow container insert which provides a continuous cool pillow surface and absorbs a pillow user's lost metabolic heat. Preventing thermal discomfort which causes pillow flipping and tossing and turning is the primary goal of t... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5632291 | Circular air mattress and tent An air mattress for supporting an individual within a circular tent. The inventive device includes a circular upper web coupled to a circular lower web by a perimeter sidewall extending therebetween. An air valve is directed through the sidewall for permi... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5621931 | Mattress stabilizing bedskirt assembly having detachably attachable skirt components A bedskirt assembly made up of a non-slip grip deck made from non-slip fabric with releasable fasteners. The grip deck is installed between the mattress and box springs of the bed and stabilizes the location of the mattress relative to the box springs and... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5542137 | Friction fitted contour skirt for mattress pads and covers A contour skirt for mattress pads or covers and the like is provided with a high friction inner surface to hold the pad or sheet firmly in place on a mattress. Foam material such as polyurethane may be stitched to the inner surface of the skirt in a patte... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5528780 | Mattress pad with frictional holding means A fitted mattress pad has a flat top portion with a skirt portion depending from its sides and edges. At least part of the skirt portion has frictional holding means for holding the mattress pad securely in place over a mattress. The frictional holding me... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5511255 | Medical patient shifting device and method of use A medical patient shifting device consisting of a thin flexible rollable platform adapted to be placed under a drawsheet on a patient support to facilitate moving the patient by sliding over the platform to a second adjacent support.... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5471689 | Bed handle system The bed handle system of the present invention, which includes a pair of handle elements, is used for facilitating movement into and out of a bed. Each handle element can be anchored to a bed mattress and has an upwardly extending handle section dimension... | 12/05/1995 |
