Mark Gordon Hooper

US Patent:

8528138, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/876831

Inventors:

Mark Hooper - Wilson NC, US

Assignee:

My Ideal Pillow, Inc. - Wilson NC

International Classification:

A47C 20/00

US Classification:

5636

Abstract:

Computerized methods and apparatuses fit a pillow to an individual based on the characteristics of the individual. A computerized pillow-fitting apparatus has a processor, an input device configured to input a plurality of parameters corresponding to an individual's characteristics; a determination unit which uses the processor to determine, in response to the input of the plurality of parameters, a pillow identifier based on the plurality of parameters; and an output device configured to output the pillow identifier and configured to cause a pillow to be produced based on the pillow identifier.

US Patent:

20060236460, Oct 26, 2006

Filed:

Mar 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/394110

Inventors:

Mark Hooper - Wilson NC, US

International Classification:

A47G 9/00

US Classification:

005636000

Abstract:

The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide the proper pillow for a person based on the person's sleeping position and the characteristics of the person. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a custom designed pillow based on preferred sleeping position, such as back, side or stomach, and certain characteristics, such as height and weight. These characteristics influence the appropriate pillow for a person. The sleeping position of the person determines the proper pillow structure for that person. The characteristics of the person determine the proper fill weight of the pillow. Determining a proper pillow based on these characteristics will allow the person to get pleasant, restful, and undisturbed sleep.

US Patent:

20190193288, Jun 27, 2019

Filed:

Dec 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/229449

Inventors:

Mark Gordon Hooper - Wilson NC, US
Rodney Miller - Wilson NC, US
David Christopherson - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

B26B 1/04
B26B 1/10

Abstract:

An ergonomically designed, auto-retracting utility knife that can safely remain in the user's hand while performing non cutting tasks. This invention allows a person to continue with the jobs they were performing by having the ability to use both hands and not having to set the utility knife down between manual tasks, thus saving time and increasing efficiency. An auto-retracting blade decreases the risk lacerations and other hand/wrist injuries to the user and others during routine use of the knife.