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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2006
Bente Leifermann, Odense, DK;
Trine Thrane, Odense, DK;
Kirsten Maarbjerg, Odense, DK;
Torben Mikkelsen, Kolding, DK;
Bente Leifermann, Odense, DK;
Trine Thrane, Odense, DK;
Kirsten Maarbjerg, Odense, DK;
Torben Mikkelsen, Kolding, DK;
Dan Foam ApS, Aarup, DK;
Abstract
Some embodiments of disclosed pillow comprise a first sleeve within which is retained a plurality of loose pieces of filler material, a second sleeve in which the first sleeve is received, and a unitary piece of foam retained between the first and second sleeves. In some embodiments, the unitary piece of foam comprises viscoelastic foam, and can be elongated to run along a side of the first sleeve, can be substantially flat to cover a face of the first sleeve, or can take other shapes and be located in other positions as desired. Also, in some embodiments the unitary piece of foam is shaped to mate with the first sleeve. Additional unitary pieces of foam can be located adjacent the first sleeve and can be retained between the first and second sleeves to provide pillows having other support and cushioning characteristics.