CA2806799A1 - Organic pillow with internal adjustable neck support - Google Patents
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Abstract
A pillow providing a neck support and a head support, in a single complete pillow casing of rectangular shape having first and second transverse seams, and a neck support pocket formed by integral portions of pillow casing, located internally between the first and second seams, a head support pocket contained completely within the pillow casing, separate end closure for the neck support pocket, a first organic material contained within the neck pocket, a second organic material contained within the head support pocket, wherein the second organic material is less dense and the first organic material is more dense, so as to provide a head cushion area for the head of the user and a neck support area for the user, all being contained within the same pillow casing.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a pillow for the head and neck, and in particular to a pillow which incorporates a support for the neck which is adjustable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known that the size, shape and consistency of a pillow contribute to a good nights sleep. It is also becoming known that pillows made of synthetic materials may in fact be undesirable for various reasons. It is also known that pillows of certain natural materials, particularly for example, down, may provide an attractive home for bed mites. Bed mites, as is well known, can impair the health of the sleeper, particularly if they are located in the pillow with the sleeper's head resting on the pillow.
In addition to all this, it is becoming known that the usual form of pillow is not the best support for a good night's sleep. While the head is relatively heavy and large, the neck is less massive and considerably smaller. However the conventional pillow tends to support only the head and places the neck at an angle. This can produce stiffness, and conceivably cause long term damage to the spine. For these reasons various attempts have been made in the past to provide pillows with a firm neck support, and a softer head support. In these various pillows the neck support area has been separated from the head support area. In this way it is hoped that a person resting on that pillow will be able to lie with the spine and the neck in a straight line and avoid the possible harm resulting from sleeping with a mis-aligned spine.
= CA 02806799 2014-07-09 The use of a head support, and a neck support, which are separate from one another, is unlikely to provide uniform comfort for an entire nights sleep.
However, while these various proposals in the past have gone some way to dealing with these problems of the position of the body and the neck, it is clear that the human body requires support which is as far as possible, customized to that particular person.
Clearly a person with wider shoulders will require greater support for the neck and a person with more narrow shoulders, less. A person with a larger head will require somewhat different support for the head than a person with a smaller head.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
With a view to achieving these various different and conflicting objectives, the invention provides a pillow providing a neck support and a head support, both being internal in a single complete pillow casing of rectangular shape having first and second transverse seams, and an internal neck support compartment formed by integral portions of the pillow casing, located between the first and second seams, and a head cushion compartment contained completely within the pillow casing between the first and second seams, a neck closure for the neck support compartment, a first component contained within the cushion compartment and a second component contained within the neck support compartment, wherein the second component is more dense and wherein the cushion component is less dense, whereby to provide a head cushion area for the head of the user and a neck support area for the user, all being contained within the pillow casing.
The invention relates to a pillow for the head and neck, and in particular to a pillow which incorporates a support for the neck which is adjustable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known that the size, shape and consistency of a pillow contribute to a good nights sleep. It is also becoming known that pillows made of synthetic materials may in fact be undesirable for various reasons. It is also known that pillows of certain natural materials, particularly for example, down, may provide an attractive home for bed mites. Bed mites, as is well known, can impair the health of the sleeper, particularly if they are located in the pillow with the sleeper's head resting on the pillow.
In addition to all this, it is becoming known that the usual form of pillow is not the best support for a good night's sleep. While the head is relatively heavy and large, the neck is less massive and considerably smaller. However the conventional pillow tends to support only the head and places the neck at an angle. This can produce stiffness, and conceivably cause long term damage to the spine. For these reasons various attempts have been made in the past to provide pillows with a firm neck support, and a softer head support. In these various pillows the neck support area has been separated from the head support area. In this way it is hoped that a person resting on that pillow will be able to lie with the spine and the neck in a straight line and avoid the possible harm resulting from sleeping with a mis-aligned spine.
= CA 02806799 2014-07-09 The use of a head support, and a neck support, which are separate from one another, is unlikely to provide uniform comfort for an entire nights sleep.
However, while these various proposals in the past have gone some way to dealing with these problems of the position of the body and the neck, it is clear that the human body requires support which is as far as possible, customized to that particular person.
Clearly a person with wider shoulders will require greater support for the neck and a person with more narrow shoulders, less. A person with a larger head will require somewhat different support for the head than a person with a smaller head.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
With a view to achieving these various different and conflicting objectives, the invention provides a pillow providing a neck support and a head support, both being internal in a single complete pillow casing of rectangular shape having first and second transverse seams, and an internal neck support compartment formed by integral portions of the pillow casing, located between the first and second seams, and a head cushion compartment contained completely within the pillow casing between the first and second seams, a neck closure for the neck support compartment, a first component contained within the cushion compartment and a second component contained within the neck support compartment, wherein the second component is more dense and wherein the cushion component is less dense, whereby to provide a head cushion area for the head of the user and a neck support area for the user, all being contained within the pillow casing.
A further feature of the invention is the ability to provide two different forms of upholstery, one for the head and a firmer one for the neck, in two separate compartments all within a single pillow casing.
Preferably the invention provides closures for the first compartment and the second compartment which are separable from one another, thereby enabling a user to vary the contents of the two compartments to suit his or her comfort.
Preferably the pillow is made from a single panel of cloth material, in which the panel is first of all, folded double, to make a large casing, and the small tubular casing is then formed at one end after which the casing is then turned inside out, and completed, thereby bringing the second tubular compartment inside the first compartment.
The various features of novelty which characterize the invention are pointed out with more particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and specific objects attained by its use, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated and described preferred embodiments of the invention.
IN THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective illustration partly cut away, of a pillow illustrating the invention;
Figure 2 is a plan view of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an end elevation of the pillow, showing the seams, and the closure, and, Figure 4 is a section along 4 - 4 of Figure 2.
Preferably the invention provides closures for the first compartment and the second compartment which are separable from one another, thereby enabling a user to vary the contents of the two compartments to suit his or her comfort.
Preferably the pillow is made from a single panel of cloth material, in which the panel is first of all, folded double, to make a large casing, and the small tubular casing is then formed at one end after which the casing is then turned inside out, and completed, thereby bringing the second tubular compartment inside the first compartment.
The various features of novelty which characterize the invention are pointed out with more particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and specific objects attained by its use, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated and described preferred embodiments of the invention.
IN THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective illustration partly cut away, of a pillow illustrating the invention;
Figure 2 is a plan view of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an end elevation of the pillow, showing the seams, and the closure, and, Figure 4 is a section along 4 - 4 of Figure 2.
= CA 02806799 2014-07-09 DESCRIPTION OF A SPECIFIC EMBODIMENT
With a view to achieving these various different and conflicting objectives, the invention provides a pillow (10) providing a neck support (12) and a head support (14), in a single complete pillow casing (16), of rectangular shape The neck support and the head support in this embodiment are formed together of a single panel of fabric such as cotton or bamboo fabric, or the like. The panel has a rectangular outline.
The panel is folded along one side (18). The panel is then sewn along a head seam (20) , and a neck seam (22), to form a casing with twp panel portions namely an upper panel portion (23) and a lower panel portion (25) closed at one side'by the fold (18 ) and at both ends by the seams (20) and (22).
An intermediate seam ( 24) is sewn intermediate the head seam and neck seam.
This will then separate the head support portion (14 ) from the neck support portion (12).
The envelope is then turned inside out. This Will bring the neck portion (12 ) inside the head portion (14) (Fig 1).
Any suitable neck pocket closure (30 ) operable between closed and open positions, ie. a slide fastener or the like, is attached along the open end of the neck portion (12).
The head pocket is filled and the upper panel Portion (23) and the lower panel portion (25) are sewn at (28) , Fig 3. Around the clostire (30), the upper panel portion (23) is sewn to one side of the closure (30) and the lower panel portion (25) is sewn to the other side of the closure (30).
It will be seen that the neck pocket closure ( 30) makes the interior of the neck pocket (12) accessible without opening the head pocket (14), which remains sealed.
It will be seen that the neck pocket closure (30) is accessible outside the pillow pocket.
The pillow pocket thus provides the appearance of a single conventional pillow. The neck pocket is concealed within the pillow pocket.
In use, the neck support pocket (12 ) is stuffed with a quantity of first material (32).
The quantity can be adjusted to suit the body, and sleep habits, of the user.
Usually this material will be somewhat firm.
The pillow pocket (14) is then stuffed with a second material (34 ). Usually this material will be somewhat softer than the first material. The quantity can be adjusted in manufacture to provide soft, medium and firm grades.
When placed on the bed, the pillow appears to be a conventional pillow, however when the user lies down the difference in support between the neck pocket, which is positioned under the neck of the user, and the pillow portion which supports the head will become apparent. The user can adjust the position of the neck pocket to suit sleeping habits. The user can adjust the comfort level of the neck pocket by simply varying the amounts of stuffing material in the pocket. This can be achieved by the user of the pillow. Typically when selling the pillow the retailer will supply a bag of appropriate stuffing material so that the user may add more or remove some as the case may be.
The foregoing is a description of a preferred embodiment of the invention which is given here by way of example only. The invention is not to be taken as limited to any of the specific features as described, but comprehends all such variations thereof as come within the scope of the appended claims.
With a view to achieving these various different and conflicting objectives, the invention provides a pillow (10) providing a neck support (12) and a head support (14), in a single complete pillow casing (16), of rectangular shape The neck support and the head support in this embodiment are formed together of a single panel of fabric such as cotton or bamboo fabric, or the like. The panel has a rectangular outline.
The panel is folded along one side (18). The panel is then sewn along a head seam (20) , and a neck seam (22), to form a casing with twp panel portions namely an upper panel portion (23) and a lower panel portion (25) closed at one side'by the fold (18 ) and at both ends by the seams (20) and (22).
An intermediate seam ( 24) is sewn intermediate the head seam and neck seam.
This will then separate the head support portion (14 ) from the neck support portion (12).
The envelope is then turned inside out. This Will bring the neck portion (12 ) inside the head portion (14) (Fig 1).
Any suitable neck pocket closure (30 ) operable between closed and open positions, ie. a slide fastener or the like, is attached along the open end of the neck portion (12).
The head pocket is filled and the upper panel Portion (23) and the lower panel portion (25) are sewn at (28) , Fig 3. Around the clostire (30), the upper panel portion (23) is sewn to one side of the closure (30) and the lower panel portion (25) is sewn to the other side of the closure (30).
It will be seen that the neck pocket closure ( 30) makes the interior of the neck pocket (12) accessible without opening the head pocket (14), which remains sealed.
It will be seen that the neck pocket closure (30) is accessible outside the pillow pocket.
The pillow pocket thus provides the appearance of a single conventional pillow. The neck pocket is concealed within the pillow pocket.
In use, the neck support pocket (12 ) is stuffed with a quantity of first material (32).
The quantity can be adjusted to suit the body, and sleep habits, of the user.
Usually this material will be somewhat firm.
The pillow pocket (14) is then stuffed with a second material (34 ). Usually this material will be somewhat softer than the first material. The quantity can be adjusted in manufacture to provide soft, medium and firm grades.
When placed on the bed, the pillow appears to be a conventional pillow, however when the user lies down the difference in support between the neck pocket, which is positioned under the neck of the user, and the pillow portion which supports the head will become apparent. The user can adjust the position of the neck pocket to suit sleeping habits. The user can adjust the comfort level of the neck pocket by simply varying the amounts of stuffing material in the pocket. This can be achieved by the user of the pillow. Typically when selling the pillow the retailer will supply a bag of appropriate stuffing material so that the user may add more or remove some as the case may be.
The foregoing is a description of a preferred embodiment of the invention which is given here by way of example only. The invention is not to be taken as limited to any of the specific features as described, but comprehends all such variations thereof as come within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (5)
1. A pillow providing a neck support and a head support. in a single complete pillow casing of rectangular shape and comprising:
a panel of casing fabric, folded on itself, to form overlying panel portions ;
first and second transverse seams joining respective edges of said panel portions and an intermediate seam joining said panel portions parallel to said first and second seams ;
a head support pocket defined completely within one of said first and second seams and said intermediate seam of said pillow casing;
a neck support pocket formed by integral portions of said panel of casing fabric , located internally between one of said first and second seams and said intermediate seam.
a releasable end closure sewn to one end of said neck support pocket;
said head pocket being sewn to said releasable end closure of said neck pocket., whereby opening of said releasable end closure gives access to said neck pocket, without opening said head pocket a first stuffing material contained within said neck support pocket;
a second stuffing material contained within said head support pocket, wherein said second material is less dense and wherein said first material is more dense, whereby to provide a head cushion area for the head of the user and a neck support area defined by said neck support pocket located along one transverse edge of said pillow casing for the neck of the user, all being contained within the same said pillow casing.
a panel of casing fabric, folded on itself, to form overlying panel portions ;
first and second transverse seams joining respective edges of said panel portions and an intermediate seam joining said panel portions parallel to said first and second seams ;
a head support pocket defined completely within one of said first and second seams and said intermediate seam of said pillow casing;
a neck support pocket formed by integral portions of said panel of casing fabric , located internally between one of said first and second seams and said intermediate seam.
a releasable end closure sewn to one end of said neck support pocket;
said head pocket being sewn to said releasable end closure of said neck pocket., whereby opening of said releasable end closure gives access to said neck pocket, without opening said head pocket a first stuffing material contained within said neck support pocket;
a second stuffing material contained within said head support pocket, wherein said second material is less dense and wherein said first material is more dense, whereby to provide a head cushion area for the head of the user and a neck support area defined by said neck support pocket located along one transverse edge of said pillow casing for the neck of the user, all being contained within the same said pillow casing.
2. A pillow providing a neck support and a head support as claimed in claim 1 wherein the neck support pocket is connected to said head pocket along said second seam.
3. A pillow providing a neck support and a head support as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said head pocket defines two separate head pocket portions and wherein one said head pocket portion is sewn to said releasable fastening as aforesaid and wherein the other said head pocket portion is sewn closed, separately from said neck pocket.
4. A pillow providing a neck support and a head support as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said neck pocket extends the full width of the head pocket.
5. A pillow providing a neck support and a head support as claimed in claim 1 wherein said neck pocket is partially enveloped by said second stuffing material in said head pocket.
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