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Apparatus and method for determining an individuals pillow typeRelated Patent Categories: Beds, Support Means For Discrete Portion Of User, Useable With Bed Or Surgical Support, For Head Or Neck (e.g., Pillow)Apparatus and method for determining an individuals pillow type description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060236460, Apparatus and method for determining an individuals pillow type. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/594,363 filed on Mar. 31, 2005, entitled, "Apparatus and Method for Determining an Individual's Pillow Type," which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention is directed towards a pillow, and in particular to a custom designed pillow based on the characteristics of the user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] People customarily rest their heads on a pillow when they sleep. Most persons desire relaxing, enjoyable, refreshing, and undisturbed sleep. Pillows help accomplish this by providing proper support to people's necks and heads while they sleep. Pillows can also provide a pleasant soft and cool sensation on the skin of people's necks and face. [0004] An average person spends over 2,500 hours a year with his or her head on a pillow. The quality of a person's sleep is a very important factor in the person's health, appearance, and happiness. The pillow used by the person plays a significant role in determining how well the person sleeps. Pillows can be too firm or not firm enough. If a pillow has the wrong fill weight and/or fill material it will cause the head of the person to be positioned uncomfortably and unnaturally. This leads to a sore neck, a loss of sleep, and an unpleasant sleeping experience that can include pain and stiffness. A person who does not get enough restful sleep will be unable to fully enjoy life and function optimally [0005] People have very different body types and sleeping habits. There are significant differences in height, weight, body type, age and other physical characteristics among different people. People also have different preferred sleeping positions. Some people prefer to sleep on their backs, while others prefers sleeping on their stomachs or sides. Pillows also vary greatly. Pillows have different sizes, shapes, firmnesses, constructions, and materials. Different pillows best suit the sleeping needs of different people. [0006] Significant problems arise when people do not use an appropriate pillow. Unfortunately most persons cannot determine what pillow is appropriate for them. People are not generally aware of the different types of pillows or of how certain factors should influence their choice. Despite having a similar appearance one pillow may differ significantly from another. A person using the wrong pillow will have an unpleasant sleeping experience and may be harmed from lack of sleep and the unnatural or unhealthy positioning of the head and neck relative to the body for extended periods of time. Therefore, there is a need to supply people with the proper pillow to aid in their sleeping experience. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide the proper pillow for a person based on the person's sleeping position, mattress firmness and the characteristics of the person. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a custom designed pillow based on preferred sleeping position, such as back, side or stomach, and certain characteristics, such as height and weight. These characteristics influence the appropriate pillow for a person. The sleeping position of the person determines the proper pillow structure for that person. The characteristics of the person determine the proper fill weight of the pillow. Determining a proper pillow based on these characteristics will allow the person to get pleasant, restful, and undisturbed sleep. [0008] In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a custom designed pillow for a person, the person having characteristics of a height, weight, age, sex, posture, body type, chest size, neck size, head size, and the person preferring a pillow firmness and a bed firmness, the pillow comprising: [0009] one or more chambers; [0010] filler material deposited in each of the one or more chambers; [0011] wherein a fill weight of the filler material is based on one or more of the person's characteristics and preferences. [0012] In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a custom designed pillow for a person, the person having characteristics of a height, weight, age, sex, posture, body type, chest size, neck size, head size, and the person preferring a pillow firmness and a bed firmness, the pillow comprising: [0013] two short sides, each having a first, second, top and bottom edges; [0014] a first and second long side, each having a first, second, top and bottom edges, the first long side attached to each of the two short sides at the first edges and the second long side attached to each of the two short sides at the second edges; [0015] a top side attached to the two long sides and two short sides at the top edges; [0016] a bottom side attached to the two long sides and short sides at the bottom edges; [0017] a first chamber bounded by the top side, bottom side, the two short sides, the first long side, and a first interior wall; [0018] a second chamber bounded by the topside, bottom side, the two short sides, the first interior wall, and a second interior wall; [0019] a third chamber bounded by the top side, bottom side, the two short sides, the second interior wall, and the second long side; and [0020] filler material deposited in the first chamber, second chamber, and third chamber; [0021] wherein a fill weight of the filler material in the first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber is based on one or more of the person's characteristics and preferences. [0022] In another aspect of the present invention, the fill weight of the filler material in the first chamber and the third chamber is substantially the same, and the fill weight of the second chamber is less that the fill weight of the first and third chambers. [0023] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the fill weight in the second chamber is substantially 8 ounces, and the fill weight in the first and third chambers ranges from substantially 11 ounces to substantially 17 ounces each. [0024] In another aspect of the present invention, the filler material is one or more of PrimaLoft.RTM., Sensuelle.TM., or Lyocell.TM.. [0025] In another aspect of the present invention, the two short sides, the first and second long sides, the top side, and the bottom side are made of cotton Sateen.TM., have a thread count greater than 300, the two short sides are of substantially equal length and the first and second long sides are of substantially equal length. [0026] In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a custom designed pillow for a person, the person having characteristics of a height, weight, age, sex, posture, body type, chest size, neck size, head size, and the person preferring a pillow firmness and a bed firmness, the pillow comprising: [0027] two short sides, each having a first, second, top and bottom edges; [0028] a first and second long side, each having a first, second, top and bottom edges, the first long side attached to each of the two short sides at the first edges and the second long side attached to each of the two short sides at the second edges; [0029] a top side attached to the two long sides and two short sides at the top edges; [0030] a bottom side attached to the two long sides and short sides at the bottom edges; [0031] an interior portion bounded by the top side, the bottom side, the two short sides and the two long sides; and [0032] filler material deposited in the interior portion; [0033] wherein a fill weight of the filler material is based on one or more of the person's characteristics and preferences. [0034] In another aspect of the present invention, the fill weight ranges from substantially 20 ounces to substantially 31 ounces. [0035] In another aspect of the present invention, the filler material is one or more of PrimaLoft.RTM., Sensuelle.TM., or Lyocell.TM.. [0036] In another aspect of the present invention, the two short sides, the first and second long sides, the top side, and the bottom side are made of cotton Sateen.TM., have a thread count greater than 300, the two short sides are of substantially equal length and the first and second long sides are of substantially equal length. [0037] In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a custom designed pillow for a person, the person having characteristics of a height, weight, age, sex, posture, body type, chest size, neck size, head size, and the person preferring a pillow firmness and a bed firmness, the pillow comprising: [0038] a first side and a second side, each having a center height, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first endpoint where the top edge and the bottom edge meet, and a second endpoint where the top edge and the bottom edge meet; [0039] a first edge and a second edge, the first edge running from the first endpoint of the first side to the first endpoint of the second side, and the second edge running from the second endpoint of the first side to the second endpoint of the second side; [0040] a top side attached to the first edge, the second edge, and the first side and second side at the top edges; [0041] a bottom side attached to the first edge, the second edge, and the first side and second side at the bottom edges; [0042] an interior portion bounded by the first side, the second side, the top side, the bottom side, the first edge and the second edge; and [0043] a filler material deposited in the interior portion; [0044] wherein a fill weight of the filler material is based on one or more of the person's characteristics and preferences. 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