A pillow sham formed from sheet material includes lengthwise-extending elastic strips at the sides for lending an overall gathered appearance to the sham.
A configuration for a unitary pillow sham (10a) to cover individually a plurality of pillows with a corresponding plurality of individual pillow pockets secured as one collective unit comprising an elongated one-piece length of fabric folded and secured at predetermined locations to define a plurality of pillow-receiving pockets configured in a side-by-side connecting, horizontal row and further to define vertical side flanges (36a-b). A selvage or hem first is secured about the perimeter of the one-piece fabric length. The fabric length is then folded about itself into three sections (14), (16), and (18) with first section (14) folded about a fold line (20) upon second section (16) so that first section (14) and second section (16) are in contact with each other, third section (18) folded about a fold line (22) upon second section (16) so that third section (18) is in partial contact with second section (16) and partially overlaps and contacts first section (14). The folded section configuration is secured with stitching (28) to present a plurality of pillow pockets (38), (40), and (42) in a pillow-receiving condition, and further to present vertical side flanges (36a-b). The final design provides an overall smooth appearance to each individual pillow pocket which allows firm retaining of a pillow therein and a collective design that provides superior appearance, camouflage, and function to quickly and easily span from side to side the space near the head of a bed formerly occupied by a plurality of individual conventional pillow shams placed in horizontal, contiguous relation to each other within a conventional pillow sham display and further provides a design whose manufacturing process reduces labor and reduces and eliminates inside-out construction, raw seams, raw seam edges, and seam edge treatments such as trimming and serging.
A pillow having an hourglass shape for placing between an individual's legs to provide support when positioned along the upper thighs just above the knees. When the individual is lying on his or her side, the pillow provides for proper alignment of the spine, hips and knees to relieve pain and pressure on muscles, joints and nerves so the body can relax and rest more comfortably. It is beneficial to those who suffer from a variety of back problems, arthritis and sports related injuries as well as those who are convalescent, bedridden or pregnant.
A bedding cover having a hidden multisided access flap for improved access to a pocket of the bedding cover generally comprising a front panel stitched to a back panel providing a pocket between the front panel and the back panel. A multisided access flap within the back panel provides access to the pocket. A first fastener securing a first side of the access flap is substantially covered by a first hiding flap provided by an edge of the back panel opposing the first side of the access flap. A second fastener positioned substantially perpendicular to the first fastener secures a second side of the access flap and provides multidirectional access to the pocket. A second hiding flap substantially provided by a second edge of the back panel opposing the second side of the access flap covers the second fastener.
A stress reducing orthopedic pillow having a low density polyurethane foam outer region, a high density polyurethane foam middle region that are provided in both a unitary embodiment and in an embodiment that includes removably attachable layers, so that the size of the device may be adjusted to accommodate different sizes and preferences of individual users. The pillow advantageously includes leg clasps for securely engaging the inner thighs of an individual in a side lying position, the clasps including a stem and a pair of crescent shaped buttresses. The buttresses resist rotation to the prone and supine lying positions. The foam within the stem separates the knees to reduce spinal stress. Advantageously, a supine sleeping position is accommodated by positioning said pillow under the legs to flatten out the spine while supporting the legs at the thigh and calf regions.
A pillow having a pivoting butterfly structure with two cushions pivotably interconnected by a hinge element to pivot between an open position and a closed position. Each cushion has a hinge end adjacent the hinge element, and a connecting end disposed at the end of the cushion opposite the hinge end. A middle portion is located between the hinge end and connecting end of each cushion. The cushions have a relatively flat inner surface and a curved contoured surface that extend the length of each cushion. The contoured surface projects away from the inner surface and forms two peaks near the hinge end and connecting end of each cushion. Between the peaks, the contoured surface curves inward back toward the inner surface and forms a concave groove near the middle portion of each cushion. A cover encases both cushions and contours the shapes of the cushions.