US 8,770,337 B2 · Systems and methods for reduction of noise during sleep

Abstract

A noise reduction system for attachment to a pillow having a top surface is disclosed, wherein a head of a user can be configured to be placed on the top surface of the pillow. The system includes a plurality of support bands, each having a distal end and a proximate end, wherein the distal end of each of the plurality of support bands is configured to be coupled to the pillow and a pad configured to be coupled to each proximate end of each of the plurality of support bands. Upon coupling of the distal end of each of the plurality of support bands to the pillow, the pad is configured to be disposed above the top surface of the pillow at a predetermined height. The head of the user is configured to be placed between the top surface of the pillow and the pad, wherein the pad is configured to cover an ear of the user to reduce noise perceived by the ear of the user.

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Dependent claims

A noise reduction system, comprising:

a first portion having a first surface;
a second portion having a second surface, wherein the second portion is coupled to the first portion using at least one support mechanism;
at least one of the first portion and the second portion having a noise reducing capability;
an opening disposed between the first portion, the second portion, and the at least one support mechanism;
wherein a user places the head of the user between the first surface of the first portion and the second surface of the second portion, so that at least one of the first portion and the second portion reduce noise perceived by the user.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Systems and methods for reduction of noise during sleep

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Abstract

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