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US 5,068,933 AGranted
Air comfort pillow
OwnerEugene D. Sextoninventor
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Abstract
A sleeping pillow having an inflatable air bag and a built-in air compressor and air exhaust control mechanism, such that the softness or hardness of the pillow can be regulated to meet individual requirements. The air compressor is powered by dry cell batteries that are located within a housing for the compressor. The air compressor housing is located within a pocket at one end of the pillow.
Claims7
A sleeping pillow comprising an air-inflatible bag having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis;
- an annular cushioner sleeve extending longitudinally along said bag in encircling relation thereto;
- said cushioner sleeve being longer than the longitudinal dimension of the bag whereby a pocket is formed within the sleeve adjacent one end of the bag;
- a pillow case enveloping said cushioner sleeve;
- a compressed air source located within said pocket in pneumatic connection with the bag;
- and manual means for controlling the compressed air source and air exhaust means, to thereby control bag pressure;
- said compressed air source comprising a mechanical air compressor that includes a compressor component and an electric drive motor connected thereto within said pocket.
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