ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,390,029, issued on Aug. 19.
"Blackout pillowcase cover apparatus" was invented by John Polack (Brooklyn, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A blackout cover for use with a pillow and/or pillowcase is disclosed. The cover includes a breathable or non-breathable pillowcase with an integrated blackout cover means that can be deployed over a person's face and eyes to block light and improve sleep. The blackout cover means includes an opening for the nose and optional ear slots to prevent the cover from sliding down the face and blocking the nostrils. The cover can be attached to a pillowcase or pillow by various means, such as stitches, sna...