US4235472A
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Sleeping device for sitting position
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-22
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1998-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A set of block-like pillow components which can be assembled in various ways so to accomodate different body resting positions while sitting up, instead of laying down, the components also including one so to serve as a food tray, and in a modified design of the invention, the assembled units form a container for carrying food, the components being molded of plastic styrofoam.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Sparks
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:33
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/20; A45C9/00; A45F; A45F4/00; A45F4/02; A47; A47C; A47C16/00; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A portable device adapted to be used for sleeping in a sitting position comprising a lower lap engaging surface which contacts the persons lap to support the device, including a chin rest to support a chin, an appropriate distance above the lap when sitting, including arm rest channels formed in the device adapted to receive and support a persons arms above the lap wherein said channels are at different levels, one of said channels formed through the interior of said device below the chin rest and the other of said channels adjacent said chin rest at the same level above the lap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A portable device adapted to be used for sleeping in a sitting position comprising a lower lap engaging surface which contacts the persons lap to support the device, including a chin rest to support a chin, an appropriate distance above the lap when sitting, including arm rest channels formed in the device adapted to receive and support a persons arms above the lap wherein said channels are at different levels, one of said channels formed through the interior of said device below the chin rest and the other of said channels adjacent said chin rest at the same level above the lap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |