# US 10,368,664 B1 · Partial slipcover

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- Number: US 10,368,664 B1
- Document ID: US10368664B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 15/257,032
- Filed: 2016-09-06
- Granted: 2019-08-06
- Earliest claimed: 2016-09-06
- Applicants: Joel Mermelstein
- Inventors: Joel Mermelstein
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10368664B1

## CPC

- A47G 9/0253: {Pillow slips}
- A47C 7/386: {Detachable covers for headrests}
- A47D 13/083: {Baby feeding cushions}
- A47G 9/04: with fastening strips (haberdashery in general A44B)
- B32B 3/06: for securing layers together; for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support {, or to another product, e.g. groove/tongue, interlocking}
- B32B 3/08: characterised by added members at particular parts {(layer formed of separate pieces of material which are juxtaposed side-by-side B32B3/14, B32B3/18)}
- B32B 5/00: Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure {, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts}
- B32B 5/024: {Woven fabric}
- B32B 5/026: {Knitted fabric}
- B32B 5/08: the fibres or filaments of a layer being of different substances {, e.g. conjugate fibres, mixture of different fibres}
- B32B 5/26: another layer {next to it} also being fibrous or filamentary {(relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of different layers B32B5/12)}
- B32B 27/12: next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B 27/32: comprising polyolefins {(comprising vinyl (co)polymers or acrylic (co)polymers B32B27/30)}
- D06M 13/256: Sulfonated compounds {esters thereof, e.g. sultones}
- D06M 17/00: Producing multi-layer textile fabrics
- B32B 2250/03: 3 layers
- B32B 2262/0207: Elastomeric fibres
- B32B 2262/0253: Polyolefin fibres
- B32B 2262/0261: Polyamide fibres
- B32B 2262/0276: Polyester fibres
- B32B 2262/062: Cellulose fibres, e.g. cotton
- B32B 2262/14: Mixture of at least two fibres made of different materials
- B32B 2307/726: Permeability to liquids, absorption
- B32B 2307/73: Hydrophobic
- B32B 2571/00: Protective equipment
- B32B 2601/00: Upholstery
- D06M 2101/20: Polyalkenes, polymers or copolymers of compounds with alkenyl groups bonded to aromatic groups
- D06M 2101/32: Polyesters
- D06M 2101/34: Polyamides
- D06M 2200/10: Repellency against liquids
- D06M 2200/12: Hydrophobic properties
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)
- A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47D: FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN (school benches or desks A47B39/00, A47B41/00)
- B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- D06M: TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS

## Abstract

The partial slipcover is a protective barrier adapted for use with a pillow. The partial slipcover is a composite textile that protects the pillow from staining. The partial slipcover is removably attached to the pillow thereby allowing the partial slipcover to be removed and replaced for cleaning. The partial slipcover comprises a composite textile and a fastener.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An accessory comprising
a composite textile and a fastener;
wherein the fastener is attached to the composite textile;
wherein the accessory is a protective barrier adapted for use with a pillow;
wherein the accessory protects the pillow from staining;
wherein the accessory is removably attached to the pillow;
wherein the composite textile comprises a first sheeting and a second sheeting;
wherein the first sheeting is a wicking layer that forms the exterior surface of the accessory;
wherein the first sheeting is an engineered textile formed from hydrophobic yarns;
wherein the first sheeting is to draw liquid away from the exterior surface towards the second sheeting;
wherein the second sheeting attaches to the first sheeting such that, the first sheeting and the second sheeting form layers within the composite textile;
wherein the composite textile is looped around the pillow;
wherein the fastener further comprises a first element and a second element;
wherein the first element attaches to the exterior surface of the accessory;
wherein the second element attaches to the interior surface of the accessory;
wherein the composite textile in position relative to the pillow by attaching the second element to the first element;
wherein the accessory attaches to the pillow such that the exterior surface is distal from the pillow;
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element;
wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element;
wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around the pillow;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element;
wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around a nursing pillow;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element; wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around a nursing pillow;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around a nursing pillow;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The accessory according to claim 1 wherein
wherein the composite textile can further comprises a third sheeting that is attached to the surface of the second sheeting that is distal from the first sheeting;
wherein suitable plastics for the third sheeting is a waterproof barrier formed from a polymer.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element;
wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element;
wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 12 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around the pillow;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element;
wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around a nursing pillow;
wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener that further comprises a first hook or loop surface and a second hook or loop surface;
wherein the first hook or loop surface is the first element;
wherein the second hook or loop surface is the second element.

### Claim 14 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.

### Claim 15 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.

### Claim 16 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, or nylon;
wherein the first sheeting is further finished with perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (CAS 375-73-5);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around the pillow;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.

### Claim 17 (depends on 9)

The accessory according to claim 9 wherein
wherein the first sheeting is a textile formed from a first plurality of yarns formed from a synthetic fiber;
wherein the synthetic fiber is polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS 9002-84-0);
wherein the second sheeting is formed from a terry fabric formed from a second plurality of yarns and a third plurality of yarns;
wherein the second plurality of yarns is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of cotton yarn or a plurality of microfiber yarns;
wherein the third plurality of yarns is formed from an elastomeric yarn;
wherein the accessory is able to expand and contract when the accessory is placed around the pillow;
wherein the fastener is a plurality of snaps that further comprises a plurality of male components and a plurality of female components;
wherein the plurality of female components is the first element;
wherein the plurality of male components is the second element.