Silly Patent-Pillow with retractable umbrella
US 6711769 B1
Abstract: A pillow with a retractable umbrella, comprising a pillow assembly with first and second ends. The first and second ends have a channel extending therebetween. Fixedly secured onto the first end of the pillow assembly is a supporting assembly with third and fourth ends. The supporting assembly has a cavity between the third and fourth ends to store items within, and has a removable end-cap to access the cavity. Extending from the supporting assembly is an umbrella assembly. The umbrella assembly lying within the channel in a stored position. The instant invention having rotating and swivel means for positioning the umbrella assembly while in an erect position. The invention may be stored in a case for easy carrying and in an open position, allows a user to lay his/her head on the pillow while covering their face from sunlight.
In simple terms it is a pillow, with a built-in umbrella to protect the user from the sun. Somehow the idea of having a tanned body and a ghostly white head doesn't appeal to me, but whatever floats your boat. Although this idea is completely ridiculous it combines two different current products, the pillow and the umbrella, and creates a completely new and non-obvious product. Overall, it got passed because no one had done it before and it was not anticipated.
More information here: https://www.google.com/patents/US6711769
FIG. 1 represents a front isometric view of the instant invention in the stored position.
FIG. 1A is a top isometric view of the instant invention taken from the line 1A—1A as seen in FIG. 1.
FIG. 2 shows a front isometric view of the instant invention illustrating the swivel means of the instant invention.
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the instant invention with the umbrella assembly in the open position.
FIG. 3A illustrates an isometric view of the supporting assembly and the rotating and swivel means of the instant invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the instant invention in the open position with the umbrella assembly partially covering a user.
Cool find! Although it seems pretty silly, I could see this happening on beach resorts and such.. Maybe not just the face. I agree with you that a pale face and tan body would look awkward. But what do you think about full body coverage on lounge chairs if it gets too sunny? Might be cool!
ReplyDeleteHi Vruti, I like that you included the diagrams for this patent in your post. I think it would have been good to go into novelty and obviousness a bit more.
ReplyDeleteI too included this patent in my blog. Although you might not use this I think it could be useful for someone who wants to spend time outside without getting sunburnt. I agree this product is new and non obvious. Good work.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a very interesting patent! Although it is a bit absurd, it can be useful like the above comments suggest! Very interesting argument and post! Great work and analysis!
ReplyDeleteThis patent is super interesting and very obscure! I think it actually could have use for many people and could see myself using it!
ReplyDeleteHi Vruti! This is a great patent you wrote about. It is absolutely ridiculous! I actually looked over this patent as well, and it seems like the retractable umbrella attached to a pillow might actually be useful for the beach. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Vruti, I think you did an excellent job. I think a lot of these patents are actually really ridiculous/absurd. Great work!
ReplyDeleteHola Vruti!! Definitely a ridiculous invention that I don't know how many people will actually use. I agree it is non-obvious, even if it combines just 2 elements, it is not as obvious to combine them. Good stuff
ReplyDeleteHey Vruti,
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more on this silly patent! I really like how you simply yet thoroughly explained about the patent. Keep up with the great work!