# US 10,869,558 B2 · Functionally supportive pillows and methods of preparation thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,869,558 B2 - Document ID: US10869558B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/159,941 - Filed: 2018-10-15 - Published: 2019-02-14 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2013-11-27 - Assignees: Yogibo LLC - Applicants: Giora Liran; Eyal Levy - Inventors: Giora Liran; Eyal Levy - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10869558B2 ## CPC - A47C 27/086: {with fluid-like particles, e.g. filled with beads} - A47C 7/14: of adjustable shape; elastically mounted {; adaptable to a user contour or ergonomic seating positions (movably-coupled seat and backrests with elastic adjustment means A47C1/03261)} - A47G 9/007: {comprising deodorising, fragrance releasing, therapeutic or disinfecting substances} - A47G 9/10: Pillows (pillow holders A47C21/00, {A47C21/026}; specially adapted for preventing snoring A61F5/56) - A47G 2009/1018: {Foam pillows} - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) ## Abstract The present invention is directed to a functionally supportive pillow comprising a dynamically responsive combination of an inner core enclosing a bead material and an outer shell, such that the combination of the inner core with the outer shell creates a dynamic response to applied pressure to the pillow for increased functional support of said pillow. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A functionally supportive pillow comprising a dynamically responsive combination of an inner core enclosing a bead material and an outer shell, wherein (a) the inner core is defined by a first fabric material shaped into a pre-defined form capable of enclosing the bead material, wherein said first fabric consists of one or more synthetic fibers engineered to be stretchy and durable, which may be optionally treated to functionalize; (b) the outer shell is defined by a second fabric shaped to contain the inner core enclosing the bead material, wherein said second fabric comprises one or more fibers engineered to be stretchy and durable; (c) the bead material comprises a plurality of rounded particulates of polymeric foam capable of free flowing movement in the absence of constant pressure applied to the pillow, and wherein the inner core is disposed directly inside of the outer shell, such that the combination of the inner core with the outer shell creates a dynamic response to applied pressure to the pillow for increased functional support of said pillow, rigidifying the bead material enclosed in the inner core in response to the application of the pressure to the pillow, and returning the bead material to free flowing in the absence of the pressure. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 1, wherein the pillow achieves 70-80% of body conformation. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 1, wherein the functionally supportive pillow is highly durable upon application of repeated applied pressure. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 1, wherein the bead material particulates are EPS beads. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 1, wherein the first fabric material is non-circular knitted fabric. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 5, wherein the first fabric material is tricot fabric. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 6 wherein the first fabric material comprises a yarn mix ratio of 92% Polyester yarn and 8% Lycra Spandex yarn. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 1, wherein the first fabric material is treated to functionalize the material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 8, wherein the first fabric material is treated to functionalize the material with an agent selected from one or more of the group consisting of a flame retardant, an antimicrobial agent, an anti-molding agent, an anti-static charge agent, a mosquito repellant, SCOTCH GUARD® fabric protector, a softener, and a UV resistance agent. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 1, wherein the second fabric material is circular knitted fabric. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 1, wherein the second fabric material comprises a yarn mix ratio of 88.5% Cotton yarn and 11.5% Spandex yarn. ### Claim 12 An environmentally resistant (ER) functionally supportive pillow comprising a dynamically responsive combination of an inner core enclosing a bead material and an outer shell, wherein (a) the inner core is defined by a first fabric material shaped into a pre-defined form capable of enclosing the bead material, wherein said first fabric consisting of one or more synthetic fibers engineered to be stretchy and durable, which may be optionally treated to functionalize; (b) the outer shell is defined by a laminated second fabric shaped to contain the inner core enclosing the bead material, wherein said second fabric comprises one or more synthetic fibers engineered to be stretchy and durable, which may be optionally treated to functionalize; (c) the bead material comprises a plurality of rounded particulates of polymeric foam capable of free flowing movement in the absence of constant pressure applied to the pillow, and wherein the inner core is disposed directly inside of the outer shell, such that the combination of the inner core with the outer shell creates a dynamic response to applied pressure to the pillow for increased functional support of said pillow, rigidifying the bead material enclosed in the inner core in response to the application of the pressure to the pillow, and returning the bead material to free flowing in the absence of the pressure. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 12, wherein the second fabric material is laminated with a Polyurethane or Thermoplastic Polyurethane film. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 12, wherein the thickness of laminated film is 1-1.5 mils. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 12, wherein the pillow achieves 60-70% of body conformation. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 12, wherein the bead material particulates are EPS beads. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 12, wherein the first fabric material or second fabric is treated to functionalize the material. ### Claim 18 A multi-core (MC) functionally supportive pillow comprising a dynamically responsive combination of two or more inner cores enclosing a bead material and an outer shell, wherein (a) the inner cores are each defined by a first fabric material shaped into a pre-defined form capable of enclosing the bead material, wherein said first fabric consisting of one or more synthetic fibers engineered to be stretchy and durable, which may be optionally treated to functionalize; (b) the outer shell is defined by a second fabric shaped to contain all inner cores enclosing the bead material, wherein said second fabric comprises one or more fibers engineered to be stretchy and durable; (c) the bead material comprises a plurality of rounded particulates of polymeric foam capable of free flowing movement in the absence of constant pressure applied to the pillow, and wherein the inner cores is disposed directly inside of the outer shell, such that the combination of the inner cores with the outer shell creates a dynamic response to applied pressure to the pillow for increased functional support of said pillow, rigidifying the bead material enclosed in the inner core in response to the application of the pressure to the pillow, and returning the bead material to free flowing in the absence of the pressure. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 18, wherein the pillow achieves 70-80% of body conformation. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The functionally supportive pillow of claim 18, wherein the bead material particulates are EPS beads.