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Abstract
A therapeutic apparatus is disclosed including a cushion and a support pillow. The support pillow includes a thermal material capable of providing at least one of a heating and a cooling to a desired area of a body of a user. The thermal material is housed within a compartment of the support pillow or within a container received in the compartment of the support pillow, wherein at least one of the container and the support pillow is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device. The support pillow is releaseably secured to the cushion to maintain a position of the support pillow during use of the therapeutic apparatus.
Description
TITLE :CUSHION WITH A SUPPORT PILLOW
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to a cushion with a support pillow, and more particularly to a massage cushion with a support pillow capable of heating and cooling a desired area of body of a user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to a cushion with a support pillow, and more particularly to a massage cushion with a support pillow capable of heating and cooling a desired area of body of a user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Various types of devices are available for treating strains and injuries by application of ice packs or hot water bottles. It is normally desirable to maintain the application of the heat or cold for a substantial period of time, such as one, two or three hours. It is therefore desirable to utilize some means to fix in position the heat or cold pack at its applied position. One type of device combines hot or cold treatment with an elastic bandage so that a therapeutic effect of the hot or cold treatment can be applied in a manner that allows the user to move about freely. Typically, such device includes flexible enclosures inserted in a bandage similar to the elastic bandage known as an "Ace" bandage, which can be wrapped around extremities such as the wrist, arm, hand, etc. The flexible enclosure usually has a liquid anti-freeze solution for absorbing a considerable amount of heat or cold, which is retained for a period of time. After cooling or heating, the device is then wrapped around the extremity, such as elbow, ankle, knee, etc. to treat the injured area.
[0003] Also known in the art are contoured pillows for providing comfort when sleeping, sitting, or resting in a chair or bed. Pillows.having such shapes provide support for use in high back chairs, passenger seats, beds, or any location where a person may comfortably rest. The pillows, while providing the comfort for resting in a high back chair or bed, are not suitable for combination with a heating or cooling pack for the treatment of strains and injuries.
[00041 It would be desirable to provide a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion with a support pillow which provides support, as well as a heating and a cooling of a desired area of a body of a user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In concordance and agreement with the present invention, a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion with a support pillow which provides support, as well as a heating and a cooling of a desired area of a body of a user, has surprisingly been discovered.
[0006] In one embodiment, a therapeutic apparatus comprises: a cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user; and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material disposed therein, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user.
[0007] In another embodiment, a therapeutic apparatus comprises: a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user, and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a compartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the entire pillow is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
[0008] In another embodiment, the therapeutic apparatus comprises: a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user; and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a container, the container disposed within a compartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the container is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The above, as well as other advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment when considered in the light of the accompanying drawings in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion and a support pillow according to an embodiment of the invention, showing the support pillow releaseably secured to an outer surface of the cushion;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion and a support pillow according to another embodiment of the invention, showing the support pillow removeably received in a pocket formed on the cushion;
[0012] FIG. 3 is an enlarged rear elevational view of the support pillow illustrated in FIGS. 1, wherein a portion of the support pillow is cutaway to show a thermal material disposed therein; and 10[0013] FIG. 4 is an enlarged rear elevational view of a support pillow according to another embodiment of the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] The following detailed description and appended drawings describe and illustrate various exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description and drawings serve to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner.
[0015] FIGS. 1-2 illustrate a therapeutic apparatus 10 for imparting a massage effect, heat, or cold to desired region of a body of a user according to the present invention. The therapeutic apparatus 10 includes a cushion 12 and a support pillow 14. It is understood that each of the cushion 12 and the support pillow 14 can be used alone or in combination, if desired. Although the cushion 12 illustrated and described is a seat back massage cushion, the invention contemplates that any cushion can be utilized within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
The cushion 12 includes at least one region sized and shaped to comfortably support the body of the user such as a head support region, an upper torso support region, and a lower torso and pelvic support region, for example. It is understood, however, that the cushion 12 can be any size and shape as desired. The user may manipulate the cushion 12 to conform to any suitable structure or piece of furniture as desired such as a chair, a couch, or a chaise longue, for example. The cushion 12 may be releaseably secured to the structure or piece of furniture by any means as desired such as by a strap or band, for example. A handle 16 may be provided on the cushion 12 to facilitate a transportation and a positioning of the cushion 12.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the cushion 12 is covered with a material which cooperates with the support pillow 14 to releaseably secure the support pillow 14 thereto and maintain a position of the support pillow 14 during use of the therapeutic apparatus 10. Alternatively, the cushion 12, as shown in FIG. 2, may include at least one pocket 20 formed thereon for receiving the support pillow therein to releaseably secure the support pillow 14 thereto and maintain a position of the support pillow 14 during use of the therapeutic apparatus 10. It is understood, however, that the cushion 12 can be covered with any material or have any number of pockets 20, as desired.
[0016] The cushion 12 may include at least one massage unit (not shown) disposed therein to impart a massage effect upon the body of the user if desired. The massage unit can impart any massage effect as desired such as a pulse massage effect, an all motors massage effect, a wave massage effect, a vibratory massage effect, a rotary massage effect, a percussion massage effect, and the like, for example. It is understood that the massage unit can have any number of massage effects, intensity levels, and speeds as desired. A controller (not shown) may be provided to communicate control signals for various operations of the massage unit such as a decrease in an intensity level of the massage effect, an increase in the intensity level of the massage effect button, and an activation and deactivation of the massage unit, for example. It is further understood that the cushion 12 may be programmable, and that the controller may be used for selecting various pre-determined massage programs.
[0017] Referring now to FIGS. 3-4, the support pillow 14 of the therapeutic apparatus 10 is shown. Although the support pillow 14 illustrated is a lumbar support pillow, the invention contemplates that any support pillow can be utilized within the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is also understood that the support pillow 14 can be any size and shape as desired. The support pillow 14 includes a thermal material 22 disposed within a compartment defined by an outer structure 24. The term "thermal material" used herein is a heat producing material and a cold producing material such as a gel, rice, field corn, or any other material that can be heated by a heating device (e.g. a microwave) and cooled by a cooling
[00041 It would be desirable to provide a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion with a support pillow which provides support, as well as a heating and a cooling of a desired area of a body of a user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In concordance and agreement with the present invention, a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion with a support pillow which provides support, as well as a heating and a cooling of a desired area of a body of a user, has surprisingly been discovered.
[0006] In one embodiment, a therapeutic apparatus comprises: a cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user; and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material disposed therein, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user.
[0007] In another embodiment, a therapeutic apparatus comprises: a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user, and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a compartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the entire pillow is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
[0008] In another embodiment, the therapeutic apparatus comprises: a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user; and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a container, the container disposed within a compartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the container is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The above, as well as other advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment when considered in the light of the accompanying drawings in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion and a support pillow according to an embodiment of the invention, showing the support pillow releaseably secured to an outer surface of the cushion;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a therapeutic apparatus including a cushion and a support pillow according to another embodiment of the invention, showing the support pillow removeably received in a pocket formed on the cushion;
[0012] FIG. 3 is an enlarged rear elevational view of the support pillow illustrated in FIGS. 1, wherein a portion of the support pillow is cutaway to show a thermal material disposed therein; and 10[0013] FIG. 4 is an enlarged rear elevational view of a support pillow according to another embodiment of the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] The following detailed description and appended drawings describe and illustrate various exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description and drawings serve to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner.
[0015] FIGS. 1-2 illustrate a therapeutic apparatus 10 for imparting a massage effect, heat, or cold to desired region of a body of a user according to the present invention. The therapeutic apparatus 10 includes a cushion 12 and a support pillow 14. It is understood that each of the cushion 12 and the support pillow 14 can be used alone or in combination, if desired. Although the cushion 12 illustrated and described is a seat back massage cushion, the invention contemplates that any cushion can be utilized within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
The cushion 12 includes at least one region sized and shaped to comfortably support the body of the user such as a head support region, an upper torso support region, and a lower torso and pelvic support region, for example. It is understood, however, that the cushion 12 can be any size and shape as desired. The user may manipulate the cushion 12 to conform to any suitable structure or piece of furniture as desired such as a chair, a couch, or a chaise longue, for example. The cushion 12 may be releaseably secured to the structure or piece of furniture by any means as desired such as by a strap or band, for example. A handle 16 may be provided on the cushion 12 to facilitate a transportation and a positioning of the cushion 12.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the cushion 12 is covered with a material which cooperates with the support pillow 14 to releaseably secure the support pillow 14 thereto and maintain a position of the support pillow 14 during use of the therapeutic apparatus 10. Alternatively, the cushion 12, as shown in FIG. 2, may include at least one pocket 20 formed thereon for receiving the support pillow therein to releaseably secure the support pillow 14 thereto and maintain a position of the support pillow 14 during use of the therapeutic apparatus 10. It is understood, however, that the cushion 12 can be covered with any material or have any number of pockets 20, as desired.
[0016] The cushion 12 may include at least one massage unit (not shown) disposed therein to impart a massage effect upon the body of the user if desired. The massage unit can impart any massage effect as desired such as a pulse massage effect, an all motors massage effect, a wave massage effect, a vibratory massage effect, a rotary massage effect, a percussion massage effect, and the like, for example. It is understood that the massage unit can have any number of massage effects, intensity levels, and speeds as desired. A controller (not shown) may be provided to communicate control signals for various operations of the massage unit such as a decrease in an intensity level of the massage effect, an increase in the intensity level of the massage effect button, and an activation and deactivation of the massage unit, for example. It is further understood that the cushion 12 may be programmable, and that the controller may be used for selecting various pre-determined massage programs.
[0017] Referring now to FIGS. 3-4, the support pillow 14 of the therapeutic apparatus 10 is shown. Although the support pillow 14 illustrated is a lumbar support pillow, the invention contemplates that any support pillow can be utilized within the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is also understood that the support pillow 14 can be any size and shape as desired. The support pillow 14 includes a thermal material 22 disposed within a compartment defined by an outer structure 24. The term "thermal material" used herein is a heat producing material and a cold producing material such as a gel, rice, field corn, or any other material that can be heated by a heating device (e.g. a microwave) and cooled by a cooling
4 device (e.g. a refrigerator or a freezer). In the embodiment shown in FIG, 3, the thermal material 22 is housed within the compartment of the support pillow 14.
Accordingly, the entire support pillow 14 can be heated by the heating device and cooled by the cooling device. It is understood that the outer structure 24 can be produced from a material which causes the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight such as a rubber or plastic material, for example, or an inner surface of the outer structure 24 can include a surface treatment or a layer formed thereon which causes the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight.
[0018] Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the thermal material 22 is housed within a separate container 26. The container 26 is disposed within the compartment of the outer structure 24. Accordingly, the entire support pillow 14 including the container 26, or the container 26 alone, can be heated by the heating device and cooled by the cooling device. It is understood that the container 26 andlor the outer structure 24 can be produced from a material which causes the container 26 and/or the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight such as a rubber or plastic material, for example, or an inner surface of the container 26 and/or an inner surface of the outer structure 24 can include a surface treatment or a layer formed thereon which causes the container 26 and/or the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight. It is further understood that the outer structure 24 can be formed from any other suitable material such as a flexible, breathable woven material, for example.
[0019] As illustrated, a closing mechanism 28 is provided to permit access to the compartment of the outer structure 24 and a removal of the container 26 therefrom.
It is understood that the closing mechanism 28 can be any closing mechanism as desired such as a zipper, a snap, a hook and loop fastener, hooks and eyes, and the like, for example. The outer structure 24 may also include at least one attachment element 30 such as hook tape, loop tape, a clasp, and the like, for example, which cooperates with the cushion 12 to releaseably secure the support pillow 14 to the cushion 12 and maintain the position of the support pillow 14 during use of the therapeutic apparatus 10.
[0020] In use, the user transports the therapeutic apparatus 10 by the handle of the cushion 12 and positions the therapeutic apparatus 10 in a preferred
Accordingly, the entire support pillow 14 can be heated by the heating device and cooled by the cooling device. It is understood that the outer structure 24 can be produced from a material which causes the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight such as a rubber or plastic material, for example, or an inner surface of the outer structure 24 can include a surface treatment or a layer formed thereon which causes the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight.
[0018] Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the thermal material 22 is housed within a separate container 26. The container 26 is disposed within the compartment of the outer structure 24. Accordingly, the entire support pillow 14 including the container 26, or the container 26 alone, can be heated by the heating device and cooled by the cooling device. It is understood that the container 26 andlor the outer structure 24 can be produced from a material which causes the container 26 and/or the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight such as a rubber or plastic material, for example, or an inner surface of the container 26 and/or an inner surface of the outer structure 24 can include a surface treatment or a layer formed thereon which causes the container 26 and/or the compartment of the support pillow 14 to be fluid-tight. It is further understood that the outer structure 24 can be formed from any other suitable material such as a flexible, breathable woven material, for example.
[0019] As illustrated, a closing mechanism 28 is provided to permit access to the compartment of the outer structure 24 and a removal of the container 26 therefrom.
It is understood that the closing mechanism 28 can be any closing mechanism as desired such as a zipper, a snap, a hook and loop fastener, hooks and eyes, and the like, for example. The outer structure 24 may also include at least one attachment element 30 such as hook tape, loop tape, a clasp, and the like, for example, which cooperates with the cushion 12 to releaseably secure the support pillow 14 to the cushion 12 and maintain the position of the support pillow 14 during use of the therapeutic apparatus 10.
[0020] In use, the user transports the therapeutic apparatus 10 by the handle of the cushion 12 and positions the therapeutic apparatus 10 in a preferred
5 seating arrangement. The support pillow 14 is then releaseably secured using the attachment element 30 or disposed within the pocket 20 of the cushion 12 at a desired location on the cushion 12 such as in a lumbar region, for example.
If the user seeks to apply heat or cold to a desired area of the body, the entire support pillow 14 including the thermal material 22 may be placed either in the heating device or the cooling device to reach a desired temperature. Once the desired temperature is reached, the entire support pillow 14 is then placed onto the cushion 12 or in the desired pocket 20 of the cushion 12 to provide a heating or a cooling to the desired area of the body of the user.
10[0021] Alternatively, the support pillow 14 may be provided with the container 26 for housing the thermal material 22. The container 26, including the thermal material 22, may be heated or cooled to the desired temperature and placed within the support pillow 14. The entire support pillow 14 is then placed onto the cushion 12 or in the desired pocket 20 of the cushion 12 to provide a heating or a cooling to the desired area of the body of the user.
[0022] In accordance with the provisions of the patent statutes, the present invention has been described in what is considered to represent its preferred embodiment. However, it should be noted that the invention can be practiced otherwise than as specifically illustrated and described without departing from its spirit or scope.
If the user seeks to apply heat or cold to a desired area of the body, the entire support pillow 14 including the thermal material 22 may be placed either in the heating device or the cooling device to reach a desired temperature. Once the desired temperature is reached, the entire support pillow 14 is then placed onto the cushion 12 or in the desired pocket 20 of the cushion 12 to provide a heating or a cooling to the desired area of the body of the user.
10[0021] Alternatively, the support pillow 14 may be provided with the container 26 for housing the thermal material 22. The container 26, including the thermal material 22, may be heated or cooled to the desired temperature and placed within the support pillow 14. The entire support pillow 14 is then placed onto the cushion 12 or in the desired pocket 20 of the cushion 12 to provide a heating or a cooling to the desired area of the body of the user.
[0022] In accordance with the provisions of the patent statutes, the present invention has been described in what is considered to represent its preferred embodiment. However, it should be noted that the invention can be practiced otherwise than as specifically illustrated and described without departing from its spirit or scope.
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1. A therapeutic apparatus, comprising:
a cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user, the cushion being a massage cushion capable of imparting at least one massage effect to a portion of the body of the user; and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material disposed therein, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user.
a cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user, the cushion being a massage cushion capable of imparting at least one massage effect to a portion of the body of the user; and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material disposed therein, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user.
2. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the cushion is a seat back cushion including a head support region, an upper torso support region, and a lower torso and pelvic support region.
3. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the cushion includes at least one pocket for receiving the pillow therein to releaseably secure the pillow thereto and maintain a position of the pillow.
4. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the cushion is covered with a material which cooperates with the pillow to releaseably secure the pillow thereto and maintain a position of the pillow.
5. The apparatus according to Claim 4, wherein the pillow includes at least one attachment element which cooperates with the material of the cushion to releaseably secure the pillow thereto and maintain a position of the pillow.
6. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the thermal material is housed within a compartment of the pillow.
7. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the pillow is produced from a material which forms a fluid-tight compartment within the pillow.
8. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the pillow includes a layer formed thereon which forms a fluid-tight compartment within the pillow.
9. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the entire pillow is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
10. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the thermal material is housed within a container received in a compartment of the pillow.
11. The apparatus according to Claim 10, wherein the container is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
12. A therapeutic apparatus, comprising:
a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user;
and a pillow rcleaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a cornpartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the entire pillow is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user;
and a pillow rcleaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a cornpartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the entire pillow is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
13. The apparatus according to Claim 12, wherein the cushion includes at least one pocket for receiving the pillow therein to releaseably secure the pillow thereto and maintain a position of the pillow.
14. The apparatus according to Claim 12, wherein the cushion is covered with a material which cooperates with the pillow to releaseably secure the pillow thereto and maintain a position of the pillow.
15. The apparatus according to Claim 12, wherein the pillow includes at least one attachment element which cooperates with the cushion to releaseably secure the pillow thereto and maintain a position of the pillow.
16. The apparatus according to Claim 12, wherein the compartment of the pillow is fluid-tight.
17. A therapeutic apparatus, comprising:
a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user;
and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a container, the container disposed within a compartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the container is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
a massage cushion shaped to support at least a portion of a body of a user;
and a pillow releaseably secured to the cushion, the pillow including a thermal material housed within a container, the container disposed within a compartment of the pillow, wherein the thermal material is capable of providing at least one of heat and cold to at least a portion of the body of the user, and wherein the container is heatable by a heating device and coolable by a cooling device.
18. The apparatus according to Claim 17, wherein the pillow includes at least one attachment element which cooperates with the cushion to releaseably secure the pillow thereto and maintain a position of the pillow.
19. The apparatus according to Claim 17, wherein the container is fluid-tight.
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