GB2319535A - Improvements in or relating to pillows - Google Patents

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GB2319535A
GB2319535A GB9624065A GB9624065A GB2319535A GB 2319535 A GB2319535 A GB 2319535A GB 9624065 A GB9624065 A GB 9624065A GB 9624065 A GB9624065 A GB 9624065A GB 2319535 A GB2319535 A GB 2319535A
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Carol Ross
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/02—Bed linen; Blankets; Counterpanes
    • A47G9/0238—Bed linen
    • A47G9/0253—Pillow slips

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Abstract

A method of preserving a hairstyle during sleep comprises the steps of providing a pillowcase with at least one surface thereof provided with a material of a low coefficient of friction, and laundering said pillowcase with an anti-static agent. A pillowcase has at least one surface thereof provided with a material of low coefficient of friction. A sheet of material having a low coefficient of friction includes means to secure releasably the sheet to a pillow.

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TITLE OF INVENTION Improvements in or relating to pillows The present invention relates to a pillowcase and, more particularly, relates to a pillowcase intended to minimise the damage caused to one's hairstyle when asleep.
It has been found that conventional pillows, when used to support one's head during sleep, are liable to cause substantial damage to one's hairstyle, due to hair becoming caught or snagged on the surface of the pillowcase.
An object of the present invention is to provide an improved pillowcase, and a method of preserving a hairstyle.
According to present invention, there is provided a method of preserving a hairstyle comprising the steps of providing a pillowcase having at least one surface thereof provided with a material having a low coefficient of friction and laundering said pillowcase with an anti-static agent.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pillowcase having at least one surface thereof provided with a material having a low coefficient friction.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sheet of material having a low coefficient of friction including means to secure releasably said sheet to a pillow.
In order that the invention may be more readily understood and so that further features thereof may be appreciated, an embodiment for the invention will be described by a way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view from below of a pillowcase in accordance with the present invention; and Figure 2 is a perspective view from above of a pillow provided with a pillowcase in accordance with the present invention.
Referring initially to Figure 1, there is provided a pillowcase 1 of generally rectangular form having a pair of substantially parallel edges 2, 3 and a further a pair of substantially parallel edges 4,5.
The pillowcase comprises an upper surface 6 and a lower surface 7. Upper surface 6 comprises a single piece of fabric, whilst lower surface 7 comprises two pieces of fabric; a large piece 8 and a smaller piece 9. Fabric piece 8 overlaps fabric piece 9, thus providing an overlapped region 10.
Lower fabric piece 8 is secured to upper fabric piece 6 along the entire length of edge 5 and a substantial length of edges 2 and 3. This securement is typically made by way of stitching. Edge 11 of fabric piece 8 is not secured to fabric piece 6.
Fabric piece 9 is similarly secured to fabric piece 6, along the entire length of edge 4 and part of the length of edges 2 and 3. Again, this securement is typically made by way of stitching, whilst edge 12 of fabric piece 9 is not secured to fabric piece 6.
Edge 11 of fabric piece 8 defines an aperture between fabric piece 8 and fabric pieces 6 and 9, through which a pillow may be inserted into the pillowcase. Edge 12 defines an aperture between fabric piece 9 and fabric piece 6, which is adapted to receive one end of said pillow. In this way, due to the overlapping region 10, the surface of the pillow is covered when fully inserted into the pillowcase.
In order to reduce the potential of the pillowcase to damage one's hair during sleep, the upper surface 6 of the pillowcase is made from a fabric having a low coefficient of friction. Such a fabric may be, for example, satin or synthetic-satin. In an alternative embodiment, the entire pillowcase is made from such a low friction fabric, such that at least a portion of both the upper and lower surfaces of said pillowcase have low coefficient of friction surfaces.
In order to prevent further damage to one's hairstyle, it is also proposed to launder, both before and after use, pillowcases in accordance with the present invention with an anti-static agent, in order to reduce the build up of static which is often present with fabrics such as synthetic-satin.
It is to be appreciated that whilst the invention has been described with reference to one specific embodiment, various modifications could be effected without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, instead of manufacturing an entire pillowcase from low friction fabric, it is also possible to adapt a conventional pillowcase by securing to one surface thereof a sheet of low friction fabric. For instance, such securement may be by way of releasable press studs, in which case the low-friction material may be removed from the remainder of the pillowcase to facilitate easy antistatic laundering.

Claims (5)

1. A method of preserving a hairstyle comprising the steps of providing a pillowcase having at least one surface thereof provided with a material having a low coefficient of friction, and laundering said pillowcase with an antistatic agent.
2. A pillowcase having at least one surface thereof provided with a material having a low coefficient of friction.
3. A pillowcase according to claim 2, wherein said at least one surface is provided with releasasble securing means to secure releasably said low-friction to said pillowcase.
4. A sheet of material having a low coefficient of friction including means to secure releasably said sheet to a pillow.
5. Any novel feature or combination of features disclosed herein.
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
AU2008100308B4 (en) * 2008-01-14 2009-02-05 Anna Felice La Vista Improved pillow case

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GB1053388A (en) * 1963-05-28 1966-12-30 Colgate Palmolive Co Laundering compositions
US4662014A (en) * 1986-03-17 1987-05-05 Grant Arie L Headmat
US4706314A (en) * 1986-03-17 1987-11-17 Grant Arie L Protective curl hair style pillow case

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1053388A (en) * 1963-05-28 1966-12-30 Colgate Palmolive Co Laundering compositions
US4662014A (en) * 1986-03-17 1987-05-05 Grant Arie L Headmat
US4706314A (en) * 1986-03-17 1987-11-17 Grant Arie L Protective curl hair style pillow case

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
AU2008100308B4 (en) * 2008-01-14 2009-02-05 Anna Felice La Vista Improved pillow case

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