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`US 8,887,332 B2
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`PILLOW WITH GUSSET OF OPEN CELL
`CONSTRUCTION
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`Applicant: Bedgear, LLC, Farmingdale, NY (US)
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`Inventor: Eugene Alletto, Glen Head, NY (US)
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`Assignee: Bedgear, Inc., Farmingdale, NY (US)
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`Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days.
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`Appl. No.: 14/107,665
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`Filed:
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`Dec. 16, 2013
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`Prior Publication Data
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`US 2014/0096323 A1
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`Apr. 10, 2014
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`Related US. Application Data
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`Continuation of application No. 13/531,122, ?led on
`Jun. 22, 2012, now Pat. No. 8,646,134.
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`Provisional application No. 61/499,907, ?led on Jun.
`22, 2011.
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`(2006.01)
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`Int. C1.
`A4 7G 9/10
`US. Cl.
`CPC .............. .. A47G 9/1036 (2013.01); A47G 9/10
`(2013.01)
`USPC ............ .. 5/636; 5/490; 5/652.1; 5/724; 5/645
`Field of Classi?cation Search
`CPC ...................................................... .. A47G 9/10
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`USPC ......................... .. 5/6364645, 724, 652.1, 490
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`Primary Examiner * Michael Trettel
`(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm * Sorell, Lenna & Schmidt,
`LLP
`ABSTRACT
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`A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having
`opposing ?rst and second panels. A gusset perimetrically
`bounds, and joins, the ?rst and second panels. The gusset is
`formed of an open cell construction. Compliant ?ll material is
`disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject
`invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation
`between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while
`a user is resting or sleeping.
`34 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets
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`PILLOW WITH GUSSET OF OPEN CELL
`CONSTRUCTION
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`CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATION
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`This application is a continuation application of US.
`patent application Ser. No. 13/531,122, entitled “PILLOW
`WITH GUSSET AND OPEN CELL CONSTRUCTION,”
`?led Jun. 22, 2008 and now US. Pat. No. 8,646,134, which
`claims priority to US. Provisional Patent Application No.
`61/499,907 ?led Jun. 22, 2011. The above-identi?ed applica
`tions are incorporated herein by reference, in their entireties.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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`1. Field of the Invention
`The present invention relates to upper neck and head sup
`port in the form of a pillow for the human body.
`2. Description of the Related Art
`The use of a pillow made typically of a fabric cover stuffed
`with a compliant soft material is known in the prior art.
`Conventional pillows generally provide a soft cushion on
`which to place the head of an infant, child, or adult while
`resting or sleeping, either in bed, or on upholstered furniture
`in which case the pillows typically have a permanent fabric
`cover. Additionally, positional speci?c pillows have been
`heretofore devised and utilized for the purpose of supporting
`the head and neck of people.
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`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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`A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having
`opposing ?rst and second panels. A gusset perimetrically
`bounds, and joins, the ?rst and second panels. The gusset is
`formed of an open cell construction. Compliant ?ll material is
`disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject
`invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation
`between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while
`a user is resting or sleeping.
`An “open cell construction” as used herein refers to a
`construction having overall porosity greater than the inherent
`porosity of the constituent material or inherently having high
`porosity.
`These and other features of the invention will be better
`understood through a study of the following detailed descrip
`tion and accompanying drawings.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pillow formed in accor
`dance with the subject invention;
`FIG. 2 is a partial cut-away view of the pillow of FIG. 1;
`FIGS. 3-5 depict different open cell constructions useable
`with the subject invention;
`FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a pillow formed in accor
`dance with the subject invention have a cover with separable
`portions; and,
`FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a foam layer useable with
`the subject invention.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
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`With reference to the Figures, a pillow 10 is provided
`having generally a cover 12 with compliant ?ll material 14
`disposed therein. The cover 12 includes opposing ?rst and
`second panels 16, 18 and a gusset 20 which perimetrically
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`bounds, and joins, the ?rst and second panels 16, 18, the
`gusset 20 being formed of an open cell construction. The ?rst
`and second panels 16, 18 are sized and shaped to accept a
`user’s head to provide support therefor.
`The gusset 20 preferably is generally ?at. In addition, it is
`preferred that the gusset 20 have suf?cient width to separate
`the ?rst panel 16 from the second panel 18 so as to de?ne an
`air ?ow channel therethrough. This, thus, allows for an open
`cell construction band to be de?ned about the pillow 10
`between the ?rst and second panels 16, 18. With pressure
`and/or heat applied to one or both of the ?rst and second
`panels 16, 18, the gusset 20 provides venting therethrough of
`the interior of the cover 12. The venting may enhance the
`comfort of a user. With the ?rst and second panels 16, 18
`preferably de?ning each a generally rectangular footprint
`common with the gusset 20, the gusset 20 is provided as four
`contiguous portions, including two longer longitudinal por
`tions 22 joined by two shorter end portions 24.
`The open cell construction of the gusset 20 may be de?ned
`by various constructions. With reference to FIG. 3, the gusset
`20 may be de?ned by a plurality of interlaced or spaced-apart
`strands 26 arranged randomly or in various patterns, such as
`a “X” pattern (FIG. 1) or a rectangular pattern (FIG. 3). The
`strands 26 may be of various materials, including, e.g., poly
`ester, and may be elastic or inelastic. The strands 26 are
`arranged so that open cells 28 are de?ned therebetween. The
`strands 26 may be connected at points of intersection (e. g., by
`fusion, stitching, being tied, by a fastener, and so forth) or
`may be not connected so as to permit free movement between
`contacting strands 26. If connected, it is preferred that the
`strands 26 be formed of elastic material. In addition, the
`strands 26 may be disposed in multiple layers so as to de?ne
`a three-dimensional structure in a direction towards the inte
`rior of the pillow 10.
`With reference to FIG. 4, the gusset 20 may be formed of a
`base material 30, which is preferably a textile, such as a
`polyester textile. Apertures 32 may be de?ned in the base
`material 30 with the apertures 32 de?ning the open cells of the
`gusset 20. The apertures 32 are larger in size than any pores
`that may be inherently de?ned in the base material 30. The
`apertures 32 may be formed during manufacture of the base
`material 32 or formed after manufacture, such as by cutting,
`or material removal from, the base material 30. The apertures
`32 may be un?nished or ?nished, such as with trim or stitch
`ing. The base material 30 may be single or multi-ply.
`As a further variation, and with reference to FIG. 5, the
`gusset 20 may be formed with the base material 30 being
`inherently signi?cantly porous. Preferably, the base material
`30 is formed of 3D spacer fabric, which is inherently highly
`porous. More preferably, the base material 30 is formed of
`polyester 3D spacer fabric. The pores of the base material 30
`may be formed with irregular or regular shapes, such as
`circle-like or polygon-like shapes (e. g., diamond-like
`shapes). The porosity of the base material 30 may be substan
`tially greater than the porosity of the material forming the ?rst
`panel 16 and/or substantially greater than the porosity of the
`material forming the second panel 18. “Substantially greater”
`refers to being at least greater than, but preferably being at
`least twice greater than. The base material 30 may be single or
`multi-ply. If multi-ply, the collective porosity of the base
`material 30, through all layers, is considered as being sub
`stantially greater than the porosity of the material of either the
`?rst panel 16 or the second panel 18.
`The gusset 20 may include one or more of the open cell
`con?gurations described above in connection with FIGS. 3-5
`singularly or in any combination.
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`The gusset 20 may be joined to the ?rst and second panels
`16, 18 using any conventional technique, including being
`sewn together. To provide the pillow 10 with a robust con
`struction, it is preferred that piping 34, or other reinforcing
`material and/ or stitching, be provided at the points of connec
`tion between the gusset 20 and each of the ?rst and second
`panels 16, 18.
`One or more labels 36 may be provided with the pillow 10
`to indicate the intended use of the pillow 1 0, and/ or to provide
`additional or explanatory information regarding the pillow
`10. For example, with reference to FIG. 1, the label 36 may be
`in the form of banner 36A which may be a strip of textile, e.g.,
`satin, having indicia 38 thereon, e. g. by embroidery, with the
`banner 36A being secured to a portion of the pillow 10.
`Preferably, the banner 36A with the indicia 38 thereon is
`located over a portion of the gusset 20. The banner 36A is
`preferably attached along one of its faces so as to have one
`face 37 exposed with the indicia 38 thereon. This allows for
`easy visual recognition of information related to the pillow
`10, such as an intended purpose of the pillow, even with a
`plurality of the pillows 10 being stacked. The label 36 may be
`also in the form of tag 36B which may be in the form of one
`or more individual pieces of sheet material (e. g., paper and/or
`textile) which is af?xed to the pillow 10 in any known tech
`nique, such as by sewing, gluing, mechanically fastening, and
`so forth. The tag 36B may include printed, or otherwise
`provided thereon, information, such as care and/or allergy
`information. The tag 36B may be secured at a seam in the
`cover 12, such as along the connection between one of the ?rst
`and second panels 16, 18 and the gusset 20. The tag 36B is
`preferably attached along one of its edges so as to have both
`faces viewable.
`The indicia 38, without the banner 36A, may be directly
`af?xed to the pillow 10, such as by embroidery, printing or
`other marking. For example, the indicia 38 may be directly
`af?xed to the gusset 20, such as by embroidery. With direct
`application of the indicia 38 to the gusset 20, the ability to
`pass air through the gusset 20 is minimally impacted.
`Different ?ll materials 14 are possible for the pillow 10.
`The ?ll material may be blends of hypoallergenic polyester
`?bers to achieve different levels of support versus softness as
`described above. For example, with the pillow 10 being
`intended for a stomach sleeping position, the pillow 10 may
`be provided with a ?ll of micro?ber; with the pillow 10 being
`intended for a back sleeping position, the pillow 10 may be
`provided with a ?ll of a blend of conjugate and hollow slick
`?ber; and, with the pillow 10 being intended for a side sleep
`ing position, the pillow 10 may be provided with a ?ll of
`cluster/ball ?ber. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the
`art, other ?lls are possible. Various down, memory foam
`(solid layer(s) and/or clusters) and/ or latex (solid layer(s)
`and/ or springs), in varying combinations, may be utilized
`with the pillow 10 herein. The indicia 38 may be provided to
`indicate the intended sleep position of the pillow 10 based on
`the ?ll material therein.
`The pillow 10 may be of various con?gurations. In a pre
`ferred embodiment, the pillow 10 is provided with increased
`height at central portions, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The ?ll
`material 14 is con?gured to provide the desired shape. More
`preferably, the ?rst and secondpanels 16, 18 may be arcuately
`bowed-out in opposing directions (e.g., being convexly arc
`shaped in opposing directions). Preferably, top edges 40 of
`the ?rst and second panels 16, 18 are generally straight and
`parallel as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the ?rst and
`second panels 16, 18. The top edges 40 may be parallel to the
`longitudinal portions 22 of the gusset 20. An area 42 may be
`de?ned between and be bounded by the top edge 40 and the
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`longitudinal portion 22 on opposing sides of each of the ?rst
`and second panels 16, 18. The areas 42 are preferably ?at and
`coplanar with the corresponding top edge 40 and longitudinal
`portion 22.
`The ?rst and second panels 16, 18 each preferably include
`bottom edges 44, each extending along the bottom of one of
`the areas 42, and end edges 46. The bottom edges 44 extend
`between the end edges 46 so as to de?ne a generally rectan
`gular pro?le. The gusset 20 is preferably attached to the ?rst
`and second panels 16, 18 along the rectangular pro?les of the
`bottom edges 44/ end edges 46 of the ?rst and second panels
`16, 18.
`The present invention provides the correct alignment to
`head and neck area for the speci?c position of the user (back,
`stomach or side) while at the same time creating an environ
`ment of cooling and air?ow, which allows the sleeper to
`maintain their body temperature, and spine alignment, which
`encourages a normal sleep cycle.
`To enhance the cooling effect, it is preferred that an inner
`cover 48 be provided, located inside the cover 12, in which the
`?ll material 14 is disposed. Preferably, the inner cover 48 is
`relatively resistant to air ?ow therethrough, such as being
`formed by one or more layers of non-woven material (e.g.,
`100% polyester). The inner cover 48 may be formed of span
`dex or a spandex blend, such as polyester/ spandex; although
`less resistance to air ?ow therethrough is provided by spandex
`or a spandex blend as compared to non-woven material, the
`spandex or spandex blend provides greater elasticity than the
`non-woven material which may provide greater comfort to a
`user. The inner cover 48 acts as a barrier against air ?oe into
`the ?ll material 14. With the gusset 20 being of open cell
`construction, air exchange about the inner cover 48 is permit
`ted. This allows for heat dissipation and minimal heat collec
`tion within the pillow 10. In addition, because the inner cover
`48 acts as an air barrier during use, heat transfer by air ?ow
`into the ?ll material 14 may be reduced.
`The ?rst panel 14 and/ or the second panel 18 may be
`formed of various materials particularly various textiles. Pref
`erably, the ?rst panel 14 and/or the second panel 18 is formed
`of a moisture-wicking fabric, such as 100% polyester fabric,
`rayon, nylon, or spandex-blend fabric for increased perfor
`mance and stretch-ability, which allows for moisture disper
`sion and, thus, heat management to cool the head and body. A
`cooling material, such as a gel, may be applied interiorly to
`the front panel 14 and/or the second panel 18. The cooling
`material may be silicon or polyether gel formed into layers
`and applied shapes, as well as, formed ceramics, neoprene
`and other material technology as developed and available for
`use to perform heat transfer and temperature regulation func
`tion. Depending on the nature and stability of the cooling
`material, the cooling material may be applied internally and/
`or externally to the front panel 14 and/ or the second panel 18.
`In an alternative embodiment, the ?rst panel 14 and/ or the
`second panel 18 may be partially or wholly formed with open
`cell construction. Any of the open cell constructions dis
`cussed above may be utilized. The ?rst panel 14, the second
`panel 18 and/or the gusset 20 may use the same or different
`open cell con?gurations in various combinations. The ?rst
`panel 14, the second panel 18 and/or the gusset 20 may be
`provided with different visual appearances (e. g., different
`colors, patterns, etc.) in various combinations.
`To allow for washing of the cover 12, the cover 12 may be
`formed by at least two partially or wholly separable portions
`12A, 12B, as shown in FIG. 6. By separating the separable
`portions 12A, 12B, the cover 12 may be removed from the ?ll
`material 14, and the inner cover 48, if used. Preferably, the
`cover 12 is separated along at least one of the longitudinal
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`portions 22 of the gusset 20 and possibly along portions of
`one orboth of the endportions 24 and/ or along the other of the
`longitudinal portions 22. One or more fasteners 50 may be
`provided to selectively join the separable portions 12A, 12B.
`The fastener(s) 50 is preferably a Zipper, but may also include
`buttons, snaps, hook-and-pile fasteners, and an forth.
`With the inner cover 48 being used, it is preferred that all of
`the ?ll material 14 be located therein. In an alternative
`embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a portion of the ?ll material
`14 may be located outside of the inner cover 48 within the
`cover 12. If a portion of the ?ll material 14 is located outside
`of the inner cover 48, it is preferred that the ?ll material 14
`include one or more solid foam layers 52 located between the
`cover 12 and the inner cover 48. In a preferred arrangement,
`the same number of similarly con?gured (shape, material)
`solid foam layers 52 are located on both sides of the inner
`cover 48. As shown in FIG. 7, the solid foam layers 52 may be
`shaped to impart overall shape to the pillow 10. Preferably,
`the solid foam layers 52 have an arcuate pro?le to impart an
`outwardly-bowed shape to the ?rst and second panels 16, 18.
`What is claimed is:
`1. A pillow comprising:
`a ?rst panel having an edge de?ning a perimeter;
`a second panel having an edge de?ning a perimeter; and
`a gusset joining said ?rst and second panels,
`wherein said ?rst panel and said second panel each com
`prise a porous material, and wherein said gusset com
`prises a material having a greater porosity than the
`porous material.
`2. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein:
`a ?rst end of said gusset engages said edge of said ?rst
`panel such that said gusset extends continuously about
`an entire portion of the perimeter of the ?rst panel; and
`a second end of said gusset opposite said ?rst end engages
`said edge of said second panel such that said gusset
`extends continuously about an entire portion of the
`perimeter of the second panel.
`3. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said gusset
`perimetrically bounds said ?rst and second panels.
`4. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said ?rst and
`second panels each de?ne a generally rectangular footprint
`common with said gusset.
`5. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said ?rst and
`second panels are arcuately bowed out in opposing directions.
`6. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said ?rst panel is
`formed with a moisture dispersing material.
`7. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover is
`formed by at least two partially or wholly separable portions,
`with said separable portions being selectively joinable by a
`fastening means.
`8. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said ?rst panel,
`said second panel and said gusset de?ne a cover, said pillow
`further comprising a ?ll material disposed within said cover.
`9. A pillow as recited in claim 8, wherein said ?ll material
`comprises a compliant material.
`10. A pillow as recited in claim 8, wherein said ?ll material
`comprises a gel.
`11. A pillow as recited in claim 8, further comprising an
`inner cover disposed inside of said cover, at least a portion of
`said ?ll material being disposed within said inner cover.
`12. A pillow as recited in claim 9, wherein said compliant
`?ll material includes ?rst and second solid foam layers
`located on opposing sides of said inner cover within said
`cover.
`13. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said gusset is
`formed of an open cell construction and a base material, and
`said open cell construction is formed by porosity of said base
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`material being substantially greater than porosity of material
`forming said ?rst panel and substantially greater than poros
`ity of material forming said second panel.
`14. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said gusset
`comprises indicia relating to an intended use of said pillow.
`15. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of
`said ?rst panel and said second panel comprise a material
`selected from a group consisting of: a 100% polyester fabric,
`rayon, nylon, or a spandex-blend fabric.
`16. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein:
`inner surfaces of said ?rst panel, said secondpanel and said
`gusset de?ne an inner cavity; and
`said pillow is con?gured to have air enter the cavity
`through pores in the ?rst and second panels and have the
`air exit the cavity through pores in the gusset.
`17. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said porous
`material comprises rayon.
`18. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said porous
`material comprises an open cell construction.
`19. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said ?rst panel,
`said second panel and said gusset de?ne a cover, said pillow
`further comprising a ?ll material disposed within said cover
`such that an outer surface of said ?ll material engages inner
`surfaces of said ?rst and second panels.
`20. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said ?rst panel,
`said second panel and said gusset de?ne a cover, said pillow
`further comprising a ?ll material disposed within said cover,
`said ?ll material comprising memory foam.
`21. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said ?rst panel,
`said second panel and said gusset de?ne a cover, said pillow
`further comprising a ?ll material disposed within said cover,
`said ?ll material comprising a gel.
`22. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said gusset is
`formed of an open cell construction, said open cell construc
`tion being formed by strands de?ning a mesh con?guration.
`23. A pillow as recited in claim 22, wherein said strands
`comprise polyester.
`24.A pillow as recited in claim 22, wherein said strands are
`connected at points of intersection of said strands.
`25.A pillow as recited in claim 22, wherein said strands are
`arranged in a “X” pattem.
`26.A pillow as recited in claim 22, wherein said strands are
`arranged in a rectangular pattern.
`27. A pillow as recited in claim 22, wherein said strands are
`disposed in multiple layers.
`28. A pillow as recited in claim 1, wherein said gusset
`comprises two longer longitudinal portions joined by two
`shorter end portions, the longitudinal portions being contigu
`ous with the end portions.
`29. A pillow as recited in claim 1, further comprising a
`reinforcing material provided at points of connection
`between the gusset and each of the ?rst and second panels.
`30. A pillow as recited in claim 29, wherein said reinforc
`ing material is piping.
`31. A pillow comprising:
`a ?rst panel;
`a second panel opposite the ?rst panel; and
`a gusset perimetrically bounding and joining said ?rst and
`second panels,
`wherein said ?rst panel, said second panel and said gusset
`de?ne a cover having an inner surface de?ning a cham
`ber for ?ll material,
`wherein an interface between said ?rst panel and said gus
`set comprises a Zipper con?gured to provide access to
`the chamber.
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`32. A pillow as recited in claim 31, further comprising an
`inner cover disposed inside of said cover, at least a portion of
`said ?ll material being disposed within said inner cover.
`33. A pillow comprising:
`a ?rst panel having an edge de?ning a perimeter;
`a second panel having an edge de?ning a perimeter; and
`a gusset joining said ?rst and second panels,
`wherein said gusset is formed of an open cell construction,
`said open cell construction being formed by interlaced
`strands.
`34. A pillow comprising:
`a ?rst panel having an edge de?ning a perimeter;
`a second panel having an edge de?ning a perimeter; and
`a gusset joining said ?rst and second panels,
`wherein said gusset is formed of an open cell construction, 15
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