EP0257564A3 - Body support in the shape of a pillow or a mattress - Google Patents

Body support in the shape of a pillow or a mattress Download PDF

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EP0257564A3
EP0257564A3 EP87112097A EP87112097A EP0257564A3 EP 0257564 A3 EP0257564 A3 EP 0257564A3 EP 87112097 A EP87112097 A EP 87112097A EP 87112097 A EP87112097 A EP 87112097A EP 0257564 A3 EP0257564 A3 EP 0257564A3
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Prior art keywords
mattress
pillow
body support
shape
shaped core
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EP0257564B1 (en
EP0257564A2 (en
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D. Dr. Med. Endel
Gerd Billerbeck
Waldtraud Bitter
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BILLERBECK STIFTUNG SCHLAFFORSCHUNG
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Priority to AT87112097T priority Critical patent/ATE69544T1/en
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Publication of EP0257564A3 publication Critical patent/EP0257564A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • A47C27/148—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays of different resilience
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/14—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays
    • A47C27/142—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with projections, depressions or cavities
    • A47C27/144—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays with projections, depressions or cavities inside the mattress or cushion
    • 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
    • A47G9/10—Pillows

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Otolaryngology (AREA)
  • Pulmonology (AREA)
  • Mattresses And Other Support Structures For Chairs And Beds (AREA)
  • Bedding Items (AREA)
  • Magnetic Treatment Devices (AREA)
  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)

Abstract

In order to achieve a sufficient supporting effect in the body support both when lying on the side and on the back, whilst maintaining comfort in both positions, a shaped core (1) made of an elastic material with supporting elasticity is provided in the filling of the pillow or mattress, the shaped core (1) being provided with a recess (2) for guiding or receiving the head or the body. <IMAGE>
EP87112097A 1986-08-21 1987-08-20 Body support in the shape of a pillow Expired - Lifetime EP0257564B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT87112097T ATE69544T1 (en) 1986-08-21 1987-08-20 BODY CUSHION IN THE FORM OF A PILLOW.

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE3628325 1986-08-21
DE8622377U DE8622377U1 (en) 1986-08-21 1986-08-21 Body support in the form of a pillow or mattress
DE19863628325 DE3628325A1 (en) 1986-08-21 1986-08-21 BODY REST IN THE FORM OF A PILLOW OR MATTRESS

Publications (3)

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EP0257564A2 EP0257564A2 (en) 1988-03-02
EP0257564A3 true EP0257564A3 (en) 1988-08-24
EP0257564B1 EP0257564B1 (en) 1991-11-21

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EP87112097A Expired - Lifetime EP0257564B1 (en) 1986-08-21 1987-08-20 Body support in the shape of a pillow

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EP (1) EP0257564B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE69544T1 (en)
DE (3) DE8622377U1 (en)

Families Citing this family (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
IT1227600B (en) * 1988-12-14 1991-04-22 Pirelli Sapsa Spa ERGONOMIC PILLOW IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PREVENTION AND / OR THERAPY OF CERVICAL PROBLEMS
DE9211794U1 (en) * 1992-09-02 1993-01-14 Schwenk, Hans Ulrich, Dipl.-Ing., 7410 Reutlingen Pillow
DE9413259U1 (en) * 1994-08-17 1994-12-08 Venekamp, Wilfried, 26802 Moormerland Spine mattress with an exposed spine
US5678894A (en) * 1996-04-08 1997-10-21 Eley; Christopher D. Dental chair with headrest
US6523202B2 (en) * 2001-03-09 2003-02-25 Melanie Loomos Ergonomic seating cushion
AT10973U1 (en) * 2008-12-01 2010-02-15 Mojca Tamas DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A BODY PART OF A PERSON AND A SITTING OPPORTUNITY
DE102011084870A1 (en) * 2011-10-20 2013-04-25 Sanders Gmbh Cushion e.g. seat pillow used in e.g. hospital, has ventilation elements that are arranged to enclose a cavity which is connected to air opening, such that airflow is produced by compression, against direction of applied pressure

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB967672A (en) * 1961-06-12 1964-08-26 Price Brothers And Co Ltd Improvements in or relating to pillows
US3924283A (en) * 1974-08-05 1975-12-09 Robert C Shave Cushion construction
DE2915047A1 (en) * 1979-04-12 1980-10-23 Gerhard Neumann Cushion for supporting head, neck and shoulders - has recess for head, includes rounded bulge and wool or hide cover
US4513462A (en) * 1983-11-28 1985-04-30 Thomas Charles R Therapeutic pillow

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB967672A (en) * 1961-06-12 1964-08-26 Price Brothers And Co Ltd Improvements in or relating to pillows
US3924283A (en) * 1974-08-05 1975-12-09 Robert C Shave Cushion construction
DE2915047A1 (en) * 1979-04-12 1980-10-23 Gerhard Neumann Cushion for supporting head, neck and shoulders - has recess for head, includes rounded bulge and wool or hide cover
US4513462A (en) * 1983-11-28 1985-04-30 Thomas Charles R Therapeutic pillow

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DE3774641D1 (en) 1992-01-02
EP0257564B1 (en) 1991-11-21
DE8622377U1 (en) 1987-01-22
DE3628325A1 (en) 1988-02-25
ATE69544T1 (en) 1991-12-15
EP0257564A2 (en) 1988-03-02

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