# US 2014/0189955 A1 · Pillow protector > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0189955 A1 - Document ID: US20140189955A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/152,662 - Filed: 2014-01-10 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-10 - Assignees: Bedgear, LLC - Applicants: Bedgear, LLC - Inventors: Eugene Alletto, JR. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140189955A1 ## CPC - A47G 9/0253: {Pillow slips} - A47G 9/10: Pillows (pillow holders A47C21/00, {A47C21/026}; specially adapted for preventing snoring A61F5/56) - A47G 9/1027: {Details of inflatable pillows} - A47G 9/1036: {with cooling or heating means} - A47G 2009/001: {Anti-allergen; Anti-mite} - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) ## Abstract A pillow cover is provided that includes a first panel and a second panel perimetrically joined with the first panel such that inner surfaces of the first and second panels define a cavity having a void volume. The first and second panels are each made from a first material. An opening extends through the inner surface of the first panel and an outer surface of the first panel. The pillow cover includes a patch covering the opening. The patch is made from a second material that is different than the first material. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A pillow cover, comprising: a first panel; and a second panel perimetrically joined with the first panel such that inner surfaces of the first and second panels define a cavity having a void volume, wherein the first and second panels are each made from a first material, wherein an opening extends through the inner surface of the first panel and an outer surface of the first panel, the pillow cover comprising a patch covering the opening, the patch being made from a second material that is different than the first material. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the first material is a compliant fabric. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the first material is a moisture-wicking fabric. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the first material is a triple layer 100% polyester fiberfill fabric. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the first material is selected from a group consisting of polyester, rayon, nylon and a spandex-blend fabric. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the second material has an open cell construction. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the second material is more porous than the first material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the pillow cover includes a filter that engages the inner surface of the first panel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the first and second panels each include a laminated first layer and a second layer comprising a breathable material, the first layers facing one another. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A pillow cover as recited in claim 1, wherein the first panel includes a first portion having a first fastener and a second portion that is separable from the first portion having a second fastener configured to engage the first fastener to join the first portion with the second portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) A pillow cover as recited in claim 10, wherein the first fastener includes a first row of teeth and the second fastener includes a second row of teeth configured to interdigitate with the first row of teeth. ### Claim 12 A bedding system, comprising: a pillow cover comprising: a first panel, and a second panel perimetrically joined with the first panel such that inner surfaces of the first and second panels define a cavity having a void volume, the first and second panels each being made from a first material, wherein an opening extends through the inner surface of the first panel and an outer surface of the first panel, the pillow cover comprising a patch covering the opening, the patch being made from a second material that is different than the first material, the second material being more porous than the first material; and a pillow disposed in the cavity. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) A bedding system as recited in claim 12, wherein the first material is a moisture-wicking fabric. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) A bedding system as recited in claim 12, wherein the first material is a triple layer 100% polyester fiberfill fabric. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) A bedding system as recited in claim 12, wherein the second material has an open cell construction. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) A bedding system as recited in claim 12, wherein the pillow cover includes a filter that engages the inner surface of the first panel. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) A bedding system as recited in claim 12, wherein the first and second panels each include a laminated first layer and a second layer comprising a breathable material, the first layers facing one another. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) A bedding system as recited in claim 12, wherein the first panel includes a first portion having a first row of teeth and a second portion that is separable from the first portion having a second row of teeth configured to interdigitate with the first row of teeth to join the first portion with the second portion. ### Claim 19 A bedding system, comprising: a pillow cover comprising: a first panel, and a second panel perimetrically joined with the first panel such that inner surfaces of the first and second panels define a cavity having a void volume, the first and second panels each being made from a first material, wherein an opening extends through the inner surface of the first panel and an outer surface of the first panel, the pillow cover comprising a patch covering the opening, the patch being made from a second material that is different than the first material, the second material being more porous than the first material; a pillow disposed in the cavity; and a pillowcase having the pillow cover disposed therein. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) A bedding system as recited in claim 12, wherein: the first material is selected from a group consisting of polyester, rayon, nylon and a spandex-blend fabric; the second material has an open cell construction; the first and second panels each include a laminated first layer and a second layer comprising the first material, the first layers facing one another; and the first panel includes a first portion having a first row of teeth and a second portion that is separable from the first portion having a second row of teeth configured to interdigitate with the first row of teeth to join the first portion with the second portion.