US3967335A
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Sunbathing aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-14
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1994-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A cushion or pillow of foam rubber has two circular holes cut therein to receive the mammary glands of a woman lying thereon. The cushion is covered with terry cloth for sunbathing or covered with satin for sleeping. The cushion extends upward to form a support for the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Lula L. Rhoads
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47C20/026; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A cushion to support the bosom and head of a sunbathing woman lying upon her stomach comprising a. a thick sheet of soft, resilient material, b. said sheet of sufficient length to extend from the waist to above the head, c. two holes extending through the material to fit under the mammary glands, d. the top of the holes at about the mid-point of the length of the cushion, e. the thickness of the cushion being uniform and about 40% of the diameter of each hole, f. the distance between the holes being about 2 inches, and g. the cushion covered with terry cloth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A cushion to support the bosom and head of a sunbathing woman lying upon her stomach comprising a. a thick sheet of soft, resilient material, b. said sheet of sufficient length to extend from the waist to above the head, c. two holes extending through the material to fit under the mammary glands, d. the top of the holes at about the mid-point of the length of the cushion, e. the thickness of the cushion being uniform and about 40% of the diameter of each hole, f. the distance between the holes being about 2 inches, and g. the cushion covered with terry cloth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 with an additional limitation of d. the cushion being of foam rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 with an additional limitation of j. the cushion being 18 × 27 × 2 inches and the holes being 5 inches in diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 with an additional limitation of j. the cushion being 18 × 27 × 3 inches and the holes being 7 inches in diameter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |