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WO2012097350A1 - Coussin de dessus de table antidérapant - Google Patents

Coussin de dessus de table antidérapant Download PDF

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WO2012097350A1
WO2012097350A1 PCT/US2012/021392 US2012021392W WO2012097350A1 WO 2012097350 A1 WO2012097350 A1 WO 2012097350A1 US 2012021392 W US2012021392 W US 2012021392W WO 2012097350 A1 WO2012097350 A1 WO 2012097350A1
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Caleb Ford GURALL
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Priority to US13/384,335 priority Critical patent/US20130181497A1/en
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Publication of WO2012097350A1 publication Critical patent/WO2012097350A1/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C16/00—Stand-alone rests or supports for feet, legs, arms, back or head
    • A47C16/02—Footstools; Foot-rests; Leg-rests

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  • the present invention relates to footrest devices and, more particularly, to an anti-slip table top pillow for insulating and resting one's feet.
  • a footrest device comprises a base; a cover enclosing at least a top side of the base; an anti-slip surface attached to a bottom side of the base; and a hood attached to the base, the hood forming an enclosure adapted to accept a user's feet therewithin.
  • the hood is removably and replaceably attached to the base.
  • the hood can be attached to the base with one or more hook-and-loop fasteners.
  • a pillow can be disposed between the cover and the top side of the base.
  • the cover is removable from the pillow.
  • the hood is shaped so as to facilitate the insertion of a user's feet into an enclosure that it provides.
  • a footrest device comprises a pillow forming a base of the footrest device; a cover enclosing the pillow; an anti- slip surface attached to a bottom side of the base; and a hood removably and replaceably attached to the base, the hood forming an enclosure adapted to accept a user's feet therewithin.
  • a footrest device comprising a base having an anti-slip surface and a hood coupled to the base so as to provide an enclosure for receiving at least a user's feet.
  • the anti-slip surface can have a thickness equal to or less than about one inch (about 2.54 centimeters), e.g., in a range of about 1 /64 th to about 1/2 inch.
  • the anti-slip surface can comprise polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  • the footrest can further comprise a cover coupled to the base so as to provide a contact surface for the user's feet.
  • the hood is collapsible while in other embodiments the hood has a rigid structure.
  • the hood is removably and replaceably attached to the base.
  • a footrest comprising a pillow having a lower anti-slip surface and an upper surface adapted to provide a contact surface for a user's feet, and a hood that is coupled to the pillow to provide an enclosure for receiving at least the user's feet.
  • the anti- slip surface has a thickness less than about one inch.
  • the anti-slip surface comprises PVC.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a footrest device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the footrest device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is a bottom view of the footrest device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the footrest device of Figure 1 in a collapsed state.
  • an embodiment of the present invention provides a footrest device having a protective cushioning layer between one's feet and a resting surface, such as a tabletop.
  • the footrest device engages with the resting surface, e.g., the tabletop, with a stabilizing material that grips the surface (e.g., the surface of the table), for example, to inhibit slippage, and provides the user with an insulated envelope in which the user can place his/her feet.
  • a footrest device 10 can include a base 12, a cover 16 enclosing a top end of the base 12, an anti-slip surface 22 attached to a bottom end of the base 12, and a hood 14 coupled to the base 12, e.g., in this embodiment attached to the sides and back end of the base 12, so as to provide an enclosure for receiving, e.g., a user's lower legs and/or feet.
  • the base 12 may anatomically support and cushion the lower legs and feet of a user when the footrest device 10 is placed on a surface.
  • the base 12 can be made of a soft material.
  • the base 12 may be made of foam, memory foam, rubber, plastic, gel, fluid, cloth, feathers, or synthetic material.
  • the base 12 can be anatomically contoured to comfort the user's feet and legs.
  • the size of the base 12 may depend on the user's requirements. In some embodiments, the base 12 can be less than 5 feet long, less than 3 feet deep, and less than 1 foot high, typically, about 12 to 24 inches long, about 10-20 inches deep, and about 2-10 inches high.
  • the base 12 may include a cushion or a pillow 24.
  • the anti-slip surface 22 may be placed on the bottom side of the base 12.
  • the anti-slip surface 22 may be attached to the side of the base 12 that contacts the surface on which the footrest 10 may be placed.
  • the anti-slip surface 22 may prevent the base 12 from moving during use.
  • the anti-slip surface 22 may be made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene, rubber, synthetic rubber, foam, gel or other surfaces that can safely provide a non-abrasive/non-slip surface 22.
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • the anti-slip surface 22 can have a thickness that is equal to or less than about one inch, for example, a thickness in a range of about 1 /64 th to about 1/2 inch.
  • the anti-slip surface 22 may vary in size and shape, however, in many embodiments, it will not exceed the bottom length and depth dimensions of the base 12.
  • the cover 16 may provide the contact surface on which the user may place their feet and legs.
  • the cover 16 may be made of a soft material.
  • the cover 16 may be made of fleece, fabric, vinyl, polyester, or cloth material.
  • the cover 16 may be designed to fit snuggly over the contours of the base 12, including, for example, the pillow 24.
  • the cover 16 may be removable from the pillow 24.
  • the cover 16 may include, for example, a zipper (not shown) for removing the cover from the pillow for washing, for example. Pockets (not shown) may be added to the cover 16 for storing small items.
  • the hood 14 may be designed to fit into the base 12, creating an enclosure, e.g., an insulated enclosure that may keep the user's legs and feet warm.
  • the hood 14 may extend from the sides and back of the base 12.
  • the hood 14 may be made of fabric, fleece, vinyl or cloth material, for example.
  • the hood 14 may be connected to the bottom side of the base 12 by various mechanisms. In some embodiments, the hood 14 may be shaped to contour a user's foot, as show in Figure 3, for example.
  • the hood 14 can be collapsible when the user's lower legs and/or feet are not inserted in the enclosure it provides. In other embodiments, the hood 14 can retain its shape even when the user's lower legs and/or feet are not within the enclosure it provides (that is, the hood 14 is a rigid structure). In some embodiments, the hood 14 can include a substantially flat portion that extends to a semi-cylindrical portion. In some embodiments, the substantially flat portion can be tilted relative to the bottom side of the base. Figure 5 shows one example of the footrest 10 in a state without a user's feet disposed under the hood 14.
  • connection mechanism may result in a removable and replaceable connection.
  • the connection system may be a hook and loop fastener system 18, 19, such as Velcro®.
  • the connection system may include clips, buttons or magnets.
  • Folding lines 20 may be included on the hood 14 to help fold the hood 14 when removed from the base 12 and not in use.
  • a vibration device (not shown) may be added to the base 12 to provide a massage to the user. In some embodiments, the vibration device may be employed in or under the pillow 24.
  • a user may use the footrest 20 by setting the footrest 10 on a surface at the appropriate distance. Then, the user may introduce his/her feet on top of the base 12 and underneath of the hood 14. This action may completely cover the user's feet with the fabric material of the hood 14 while allowing the user to rest his/her feet on top of the base 12. Optionally, the user may place his/her feet directly on top of the hood 14.
  • the anti-slip surface 22 may stabilize the base 12 when in use, preventing the base 12 from movement due to forces placed upon it by the user.
  • the user may use the footrest device as a seat cushion and/or back support device.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un dispositif de repose-pied qui a une couche de rembourrage protectrice entre les pieds d'un individu et un dessus de table. Le dispositif de repose-pied protège le dessus de table par un matériau stabilisant qui adhère à la table et fournit à l'utilisateur une enveloppe isolée dans laquelle un individu peut placer ses pieds.
PCT/US2012/021392 2011-01-14 2012-01-13 Coussin de dessus de table antidérapant Ceased WO2012097350A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (2)

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US13/384,335 US20130181497A1 (en) 2011-01-14 2012-01-13 Anti-slip table top pillow
US29/413,559 USD710999S1 (en) 2012-01-13 2012-02-16 Footrest

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US201161433108P 2011-01-14 2011-01-14
US61/433,108 2011-01-14

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US13/384,335 A-371-Of-International US20130181497A1 (en) 2011-01-14 2012-01-13 Anti-slip table top pillow
US29/413,559 Continuation-In-Part USD710999S1 (en) 2012-01-13 2012-02-16 Footrest

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USD919311S1 (en) * 2020-09-22 2021-05-18 Shenzhen Prime Technology Co., Ltd Footrest
USD1018083S1 (en) * 2022-06-14 2024-03-19 Storml Trading Ltd. Footrest
US12336651B1 (en) * 2024-10-04 2025-06-24 Elouise Yvonne Stephen Method and apparatus for foot pillow

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US20070001503A1 (en) * 2005-07-01 2007-01-04 John Brady Furniture accessory footrest
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US20060230538A1 (en) * 2005-04-15 2006-10-19 Brown Leslie M Prayer pillow
US20070001503A1 (en) * 2005-07-01 2007-01-04 John Brady Furniture accessory footrest
US20080005837A1 (en) * 2006-06-27 2008-01-10 Sylvia Mary G Adaptable Foot Warmer / Blanket

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