EP0867139A1 - Anatomic pillow of vegetable materials - Google Patents

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EP0867139A1
EP0867139A1 EP98420043A EP98420043A EP0867139A1 EP 0867139 A1 EP0867139 A1 EP 0867139A1 EP 98420043 A EP98420043 A EP 98420043A EP 98420043 A EP98420043 A EP 98420043A EP 0867139 A1 EP0867139 A1 EP 0867139A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a pillow made of plant material.
  • a classic feather or cotton pillow tends to tamp down during use, so that it constitutes a relatively compact mass which imposes on the cervical vertebrae of the user an uncomfortable position which can cause discomfort or pain upon waking.
  • pillows said anatomical made of gel or foam material preformed plastic to impose on the user's body a anatomically correct position.
  • a sleeper changes from position overnight several times an hour so that if the preformed foam pillow can be relatively effective for a person sleeping on their back it will usually a gene for a person sleeping on their stomach or on the side, and vice versa.
  • some people have the habit of sleeping by passing the arm under the pillow on which they support the head, which is particularly uncomfortable with a preformed foam pillow.
  • the preformed foam pillows are made from synthetic materials, which necessarily induces a pollution and can be relatively unpleasant to use.
  • anatomo-physiological pillow that is to say capable of producing a bearing surface rigid enough to effectively support the head and neck of a user, while being flexible enough to adapt to different morphologies and different user positions.
  • a main object of the invention is therefore to offer a pillow that retains an anatomical shape correct as long as the user keeps their head pressed on this pillow, but which can easily change shape as soon as the user lifts their head or moves.
  • the invention relates to a pillow made of vegetable matter, comprising an envelope and a filling, characterized in that said lining has at least 50% in weight of irregularly shaped cork particles whose maximum dimension is between 1 and 3mm.
  • the filling of the pillow of the invention makes it possible to reach the desired result, because the cork particles get move relative to each other inside the envelope to adapt the shape of the pillow to the position when the user presses their head on the pillow, the filling constitutes a firm whole, suitable for support the different parts of the body correctly affected, and flexible due to the natural elasticity of the cork.
  • the irregular nature of the cork particles allows even under compressive stress due to the weight of the head and neck of the user, to keep free spaces which avoid the known crushing phenomenon with classic pillows. This padding allows to adapt easily the shape of the pillow to the morphology of the user.
  • the cork particles are obtained by shredding pieces of cork whose density is approximately 50 kg per m 3 .
  • the cork is chosen with a relatively low density in order to provide a fluffy effect to the pillow.
  • a sand effect is obtained, that is to say a compaction of the filling under the effect of its own weight, which does not allow to reach the desired results.
  • the garnish includes antiseptic plant components, acaricides, fungicides, bactericides, germicides, microbicides or painkillers. These plant components thus make it possible to give the pillow the properties mentioned above which can be particularly useful for the user.
  • the lining may include cut sheets of boldo, parts cut catnip, cut leaves of green oregano and cut parts of matric chamomile, in proportions between 0 and 16% by weight.
  • the envelope has a generally rectangular flat shape with two contiguous angles having a radius of curvature substantially the double the radius of curvature of the other two contiguous angles.
  • This geometry of the envelope avoids the accumulation upholstery in the corners furthest from the head the user, i.e. in non-active areas of the pillow.
  • the angles of smaller radii of curvature constitute areas of reception of the lining allowing the support of the cheeks or the chin of the user.
  • the envelope has a slightly concave profile between the corners contiguous smaller radii of curvature. This concave profile allows you to install the pillow as close as possible to the shoulders of the user.
  • the envelope has a total capacity of around 15 liters, while the filling has a total volume of approximately 11 liters. The difference of these volumes allows to confer a softness and a "movement" acceptable to the pillow of the invention.
  • the envelope 1 of the pillow shown in Figure 1 is made of natural cotton cloth with a density of about 220 g per m 2 . This 100% vegetable sheet is resistant and lets air pass while filtering the dust, which allows ventilation of the pillow filling during its movements.
  • the envelope 1 is equipped with a zipper 2 arranged on an edge joining the two faces of the envelope 1. When the pillow is laid flat as shown in Figure 1, it has a generally rectangular shape with a length of about 60 cm and a width of about 40 cm.
  • the two upper angles A and B which are contiguous, have a radius of curvature r 1 of between 12 and 16 cm while the lower angles C and D, which are also contiguous, have a radius of curvature r 2 of between 6 and 8 cm.
  • the radius of curvature r 1 is thus substantially twice the radius of curvature r 2 .
  • the edge of the envelope intended to be turned towards the body of the user has a slightly concave profile between the angles C and D in order to facilitate the placement of the pillow relative to the body of the user.
  • d the distance between the outer edge of the casing 1 at the angles C and D and the bottom of the side between these angles in the central part.
  • the distance d is of the order of a few centimeters, for example 2 cm.
  • the curvature of this slightly concave profile is adapted to the curvature of the shoulders and the neck of the user when he turns between two positions.
  • angles C and D constitute areas of accumulation of the lining which effectively support the chin where the cheeks of the user during lateral support.
  • the filling of the pillow of the invention comprises at least 50% by weight of irregularly shaped cork particles which appear in FIGS. 2 and 3. These particles are obtained by shredding pieces of new cork whose density is approximately 50 kg per m 3 . A cork of this quality is present in the inner part of the bark, near the trunk of the tree, while the cork near the outer surface is denser.
  • the particles 3 have a natural elasticity specific to cork and a maximum dimension of between 1 and 3 mm. The dimensions of the particles make it possible to obtain a fluffy effect, whereas if the particles were too small, they would tend to become clogged to form an uncomfortable compact assembly. On the contrary, if the particles are too large in diameter, their geometry is perceptible through the envelope 1, which can prove to be unpleasant for the user. Cork particles as defined above are sometimes known by the name of "cork flower”.
  • the particles 3 constitute an airy set free to take any form according to the efforts it undergoes.
  • the particles 3 approach each other to form a more tight but not compact, this together being firm enough to effectively support the head and neck of a user.
  • particles automatically resume the configuration of the Figure 2 in which they are again able to be shaped according to a geometry allowing effective support the head and the neck of the person, this geometry being able be significantly different from the previous one.
  • This property of adaptability of the shape of the pillow is particularly interesting insofar as it permanently allows a support as effective as anatomical foam pillows preformed without inducing stiffness and discomfort inherent in the pillows of the prior art.
  • the irregularity and elastic of the cork particles is important to get the function sought. Indeed, we could have considered fill the pillow with grain husks such as spelled or buckwheat. However, the bullets have noticeably all the same shape and tend to slide over each other others, so that after a few uses they constitute a compact unit which is difficult for the user to ventilate to make it take another form. Likewise, we could consider filling a pillow with sawdust, but the pieces of sawdust deform and / or tear to form small particles, which leads to their compaction, by sand effect. This also leads to a dense and compact pillow that the user finds uncomfortable because it is not flexible because of the rigidity of the material other than cork.
  • boldo leaves can be added to the filling in a proportion between 0 and 10% by weight, preferably of the order of 4%.
  • Boldo which is rot-proof, has properties antiseptics, acaricides, fungicides, bactericides, germicides and microbicides.
  • aerial parts cut from catnip can be mixed with the filling in a portion of between 0 and 10% by weight, of preferably around 5%.
  • Catnip is an anti-viral, antiseptic and analgesic also having properties soothing and relaxing.
  • Green oregano origanum heracleoticum
  • Green oregano is an antiseptic, a analgesic and an acaricide having further properties soothing.
  • Chamomile flowers (matricaria ricutita) can also be added to the mixture in a proportion between 0 and 16% by weight, preferably of the order of 6%.
  • Chamomile matrix has antiseptic properties, analgesics and fungicides. It also achieves a softness, softness and anti-perspiration effect thanks to its properties known in the medical field.
  • the envelope 1 is not not completely filled so as not to be stretched under the effect of the filling.
  • the upholstery provided has a total volume of approximately 11 liters, of which approximately 10 liters of "cork flower".
  • the softness of the pillow can be easily adapted by the user by opening the zipper 2 and removing part of the packing.

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The pillow has a cover and a filling that has at least 50% by weight of particles of cork (3). These have an irregular shape and their maximum dimension is 1-3 mm. They are made from cork whose density is about 50 kg/m<3>. The filling also contains vegetable components (4,5) that have antiseptic, fungicidal, and germicidal properties. These can be cut leaves of boldea fragrans at a proportion of 4%, or catnip or other herbs.

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L'invention a trait à un oreiller en matière végétale.The invention relates to a pillow made of plant material.

Un oreiller classique en plumes ou en ouate a tendance à se tasser en cours d'utilisation, de sorte qu'il constitue une masse relativement compacte qui impose aux vertèbres cervicales de l'utilisateur une position inconfortable pouvant entraíner une gène ou des douleurs au réveil. Il existe des oreillers dits anatomiques réalisés en gel ou en mousse de matière plastique préformée pour imposer au corps de l'utilisateur une position anatomiquement correcte.A classic feather or cotton pillow tends to tamp down during use, so that it constitutes a relatively compact mass which imposes on the cervical vertebrae of the user an uncomfortable position which can cause discomfort or pain upon waking. There are pillows said anatomical made of gel or foam material preformed plastic to impose on the user's body a anatomically correct position.

Or, les utilisateurs ont des morphologies différentes selon les sexes et les âges. De plus, un dormeur change de position au cours d'une nuit plusieurs fois par heure, de sorte que si l'oreiller en mousse préformée peut être relativement efficace pour une personne dormant sur le dos, il sera généralement une gène pour une personne dormant sur le ventre ou sur le côté, et réciproquement. En outre, certaines personnes ont l'habitude de dormir en passant le bras sous l'oreiller sur lequel elles appuient la tête, ce qui est particulièrement inconfortable avec un oreiller en mousse préformée. Enfin, les oreillers en mousse préformée sont réalisés à partir de matières synthétiques, ce qui induit nécessairement une pollution et peut être d'une utilisation relativement désagréable.However, users have different morphologies by gender and age. In addition, a sleeper changes from position overnight several times an hour so that if the preformed foam pillow can be relatively effective for a person sleeping on their back it will usually a gene for a person sleeping on their stomach or on the side, and vice versa. In addition, some people have the habit of sleeping by passing the arm under the pillow on which they support the head, which is particularly uncomfortable with a preformed foam pillow. Finally, the preformed foam pillows are made from synthetic materials, which necessarily induces a pollution and can be relatively unpleasant to use.

C'est à ces inconvénients qu'entend plus particulièrement remédier l'invention en proposant un oreiller anatomo-physiologique, c'est-à-dire apte à réaliser une surface d'appui suffisamment rigide pour soutenir efficacement la tête et le cou d'un utilisateur, tout en étant suffisamment souple pour s'adapter aux différentes morphologies et aux différentes positions de l'utilisateur. Un but principal de l'invention est donc de proposer un oreiller qui conserve une forme anatomiquement correcte tant que l'utilisateur garde la tête appuyée sur cet oreiller, mais qui peut changer facilement de forme dès que l'utilisateur soulève la tête ou bouge.It is to these disadvantages that we hear more particularly remedy the invention by proposing an anatomo-physiological pillow, that is to say capable of producing a bearing surface rigid enough to effectively support the head and neck of a user, while being flexible enough to adapt to different morphologies and different user positions. A main object of the invention is therefore to offer a pillow that retains an anatomical shape correct as long as the user keeps their head pressed on this pillow, but which can easily change shape as soon as the user lifts their head or moves.

Dans cet esprit, l'invention concerne un oreiller en matière végétale, comprenant une enveloppe et un garnissage, caractérisé en ce que ledit garnissage compte au moins 50% en poids de particules de liège de forme irrégulière dont la dimension maximale est comprise entre 1 et 3mm.In this spirit, the invention relates to a pillow made of vegetable matter, comprising an envelope and a filling, characterized in that said lining has at least 50% in weight of irregularly shaped cork particles whose maximum dimension is between 1 and 3mm.

Le garnissage de l'oreiller de l'invention permet d'atteindre le résultat souhaité, car les particules de liège se déplacent les unes par rapport aux autres à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe afin d'adapter la forme de l'oreiller à la position recherchée alors que, lorsque l'utilisateur appuie la tête sur l'oreiller, le garnissage constitue un ensemble ferme, apte à supporter correctement les différentes parties du corps concernées, et souple du fait de l'élasticité naturelle du liège. Le caractère irrégulier des particules de liège leur permet, même en cas d'effort de compression dû au poids de la tête et du cou de l'utilisateur, de conserver entre elles des espaces libres qui évitent le phénomène d'écrasement connu avec les oreillers classiques. Ce garnissage permet d'adapter aisément la forme de l'oreiller à la morphologie de l'utilisateur.The filling of the pillow of the invention makes it possible to reach the desired result, because the cork particles get move relative to each other inside the envelope to adapt the shape of the pillow to the position when the user presses their head on the pillow, the filling constitutes a firm whole, suitable for support the different parts of the body correctly affected, and flexible due to the natural elasticity of the cork. The irregular nature of the cork particles allows even under compressive stress due to the weight of the head and neck of the user, to keep free spaces which avoid the known crushing phenomenon with classic pillows. This padding allows to adapt easily the shape of the pillow to the morphology of the user.

Selon un premier aspect avantageux de l'invention, les particules de liège sont obtenues par déchiquetage de morceaux de liège dont la densité est d'environ 50 kg par m3. Le liège est choisi avec une densité relativement faible afin de procurer un effet de moelleux à l'oreiller. D'autre part, si la densité du liège est trop importante, on obtient un effet de sable, c'est-à-dire un compactage du garnissage sous l'effet de son propre poids, ce qui ne permet pas d'atteindre les résultats recherchés.According to a first advantageous aspect of the invention, the cork particles are obtained by shredding pieces of cork whose density is approximately 50 kg per m 3 . The cork is chosen with a relatively low density in order to provide a fluffy effect to the pillow. On the other hand, if the density of the cork is too high, a sand effect is obtained, that is to say a compaction of the filling under the effect of its own weight, which does not allow to reach the desired results.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, le garnissage comprend des composants végétaux antiseptiques, acaricides, fongicides, bactéricides, germicides, microbicides ou antalgiques. Ces composants végétaux permettent ainsi de conférer à l'oreiller les propriétés mentionnées ci-dessus qui peuvent s'avérer particulièrement utiles pour l'utilisateur.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the garnish includes antiseptic plant components, acaricides, fungicides, bactericides, germicides, microbicides or painkillers. These plant components thus make it possible to give the pillow the properties mentioned above which can be particularly useful for the user.

Dans ce cas et selon les choix de réalisation, le garnissage peut comprendre des feuilles coupées de boldo, des parties coupées de cataire, des feuilles coupées d'origan vert et des parties coupées de camomille matricaire, dans des proportions comprises entre 0 et 16% en poids.In this case and according to the choice of embodiment, the lining may include cut sheets of boldo, parts cut catnip, cut leaves of green oregano and cut parts of matric chamomile, in proportions between 0 and 16% by weight.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, l'enveloppe a une forme à plat globalement rectangulaire avec deux angles contigus ayant un rayon de courbure sensiblement le double du rayon de courbure des deux autres angles contigus. Cette géométrie de l'enveloppe permet d'éviter l'accumulation du garnissage dans les angles les plus éloignés de la tête de l'utilisateur, c'est-à-dire dans des zones non actives de l'oreiller. En outre, les angles de plus petits rayons de courbure constituent des zones de réception du garnissage permettant l'appui des joues ou du menton de l'utilisateur.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the envelope has a generally rectangular flat shape with two contiguous angles having a radius of curvature substantially the double the radius of curvature of the other two contiguous angles. This geometry of the envelope avoids the accumulation upholstery in the corners furthest from the head the user, i.e. in non-active areas of the pillow. In addition, the angles of smaller radii of curvature constitute areas of reception of the lining allowing the support of the cheeks or the chin of the user.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, l'enveloppe présente un profil légèrement concave entre les angles contigus de plus petits rayons de courbure. Ce profil concave permet d'installer l'oreiller au plus près des épaules de l'utilisateur.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the envelope has a slightly concave profile between the corners contiguous smaller radii of curvature. This concave profile allows you to install the pillow as close as possible to the shoulders of the user.

Selon un autre aspect avantageux de l'invention, l'enveloppe a une capacité totale d'environ 15 litres, alors que le garnissage a un volume total d'environ 11 litres. La différence de ces volumes permet de conférer un moelleux et une "mouvance" acceptables à l'oreiller de l'invention.According to another advantageous aspect of the invention, the envelope has a total capacity of around 15 liters, while the filling has a total volume of approximately 11 liters. The difference of these volumes allows to confer a softness and a "movement" acceptable to the pillow of the invention.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres avantages de celle-ci apparaítront plus clairement à la lumière de la description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation d'un oreiller conforme à son principe, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en plan d'un oreiller conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une représentation schématique du garnissage de l'oreiller de la figure 1 sans contrainte ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue analogue à la figure 2, alors que le garnissage est sous contrainte.
The invention will be better understood and other advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the light of the following description of an embodiment of a pillow in accordance with its principle, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a pillow according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the packing of the pillow of Figure 1 without constraint;
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, while the lining is under stress.

L'enveloppe 1 de l'oreiller représenté à la figure 1 est réalisée en drap de coton naturel avec une densité d'environ 220 g au m2. Ce drap 100% végétal est résistant et laisse passer l'air tout en filtrant la poussière, ce qui permet une aération du garnissage de l'oreiller lors des mouvements de celui-ci. L'enveloppe 1 est équipée d'une fermeture à glissière 2 disposée sur un bord joignant les deux faces de l'enveloppe 1. Lorsque l'oreiller est posé à plat tel que représenté à la figure 1, il a une forme globalement rectangulaire avec une longueur d'environ 60 cm et une largeur d'environ 40 cm.The envelope 1 of the pillow shown in Figure 1 is made of natural cotton cloth with a density of about 220 g per m 2 . This 100% vegetable sheet is resistant and lets air pass while filtering the dust, which allows ventilation of the pillow filling during its movements. The envelope 1 is equipped with a zipper 2 arranged on an edge joining the two faces of the envelope 1. When the pillow is laid flat as shown in Figure 1, it has a generally rectangular shape with a length of about 60 cm and a width of about 40 cm.

Les deux angles supérieurs A et B, qui sont contigus, ont un rayon de courbure r1 compris entre 12 et 16 cm alors que les angles inférieurs C et D, qui sont également contigus, ont un rayon de courbure r2 compris entre 6 et 8 cm. Le rayon de courbure r1 est ainsi sensiblement le double du rayon de courbure r2. Cette géométrie de l'enveloppe permet d'éviter l'accumulation de garnissage dans les angles A et B qui sont éloignés de la position centrale de la tête T de l'utilisateur, représentée en traits mixtes.The two upper angles A and B, which are contiguous, have a radius of curvature r 1 of between 12 and 16 cm while the lower angles C and D, which are also contiguous, have a radius of curvature r 2 of between 6 and 8 cm. The radius of curvature r 1 is thus substantially twice the radius of curvature r 2 . This geometry of the envelope makes it possible to avoid the accumulation of lining in the angles A and B which are distant from the central position of the head T of the user, shown in phantom.

Par ailleurs, le bord de l'enveloppe destiné à être tourné vers le corps de l'utilisateur présente un profil légèrement concave entre les angles C et D afin de faciliter le placement de l'oreiller par rapport au corps de l'utilisateur. On note d la distance entre le bord extérieur de l'enveloppe 1 au niveau des angles C et D et le fond du côté compris entre ces angles dans la partie centrale. La distance d est de l'ordre de quelques centimètres, par exemple de 2 cm. La courbure de ce profil légèrement concave est adaptée à la courbure des épaules et de la nuque de l'utilisateur lorsqu'il se retourne entre deux positions.Furthermore, the edge of the envelope intended to be turned towards the body of the user has a slightly concave profile between the angles C and D in order to facilitate the placement of the pillow relative to the body of the user. We note d the distance between the outer edge of the casing 1 at the angles C and D and the bottom of the side between these angles in the central part. The distance d is of the order of a few centimeters, for example 2 cm. The curvature of this slightly concave profile is adapted to the curvature of the shoulders and the neck of the user when he turns between two positions.

Compte tenu de la valeur du rayon de courbure r2 et du profil légèrement concave du bord inférieur de l'enveloppe, les angles C et D constituent des zones d'accumulation du garnissage qui supportent efficacement le menton où les joues de l'utilisateur lors d'un appui latéral.Given the value of the radius of curvature r 2 and the slightly concave profile of the lower edge of the envelope, the angles C and D constitute areas of accumulation of the lining which effectively support the chin where the cheeks of the user during lateral support.

Le garnissage de l'oreiller de l'invention comprend au moins 50% en poids de particules de liège de forme irrégulière qui apparaissent aux figures 2 et 3. Ces particules sont obtenues par déchiquetage de morceaux de liège neuf dont la densité est d'environ 50 kg au m3. Un liège de cette qualité est présent dans la partie interne de l'écorce, au voisinage du tronc de l'arbre, alors que le liège proche de la surface extérieure est plus dense. Les particules 3 ont une élasticité naturelle propre au liège et une dimension maximale comprise entre 1 et 3 mm. Les dimensions des particules permettent d'obtenir un effet de moelleux, alors que si les particules étaient trop petites, elles auraient tendance à se colmater pour former un ensemble compact inconfortable. Au contraire, si les particules sont d'un diamètre trop important, leur géométrie est perceptible à travers l'enveloppe 1, ce qui peut s'avérer désagréable pour l'utilisateur. Les particules de liège telles que définies précédemment sont parfois connues sous la dénomination de "fleur de liège".The filling of the pillow of the invention comprises at least 50% by weight of irregularly shaped cork particles which appear in FIGS. 2 and 3. These particles are obtained by shredding pieces of new cork whose density is approximately 50 kg per m 3 . A cork of this quality is present in the inner part of the bark, near the trunk of the tree, while the cork near the outer surface is denser. The particles 3 have a natural elasticity specific to cork and a maximum dimension of between 1 and 3 mm. The dimensions of the particles make it possible to obtain a fluffy effect, whereas if the particles were too small, they would tend to become clogged to form an uncomfortable compact assembly. On the contrary, if the particles are too large in diameter, their geometry is perceptible through the envelope 1, which can prove to be unpleasant for the user. Cork particles as defined above are sometimes known by the name of "cork flower".

Comme il apparaít à la figure 2, les particules 3 constituent un ensemble aéré libre de prendre n'importe quelle forme en fonction des efforts qu'il subit. Lorsqu'un effort F est maintenu sur le garnissage comme cela est représenté à la figure 3, les particules 3 se rapprochent les unes des autres pour constituer un ensemble plus serré mais non compact, cet ensemble étant suffisamment ferme pour soutenir efficacement la tête et le cou d'un utilisateur. Dès que l'utilisateur bouge ou soulève la tête et s'il déplace légèrement l'oreiller, les particules reprennent automatiquement la configuration de la figure 2 dans laquelle elles sont à nouveau aptes à être conformées selon une géométrie permettant de soutenir efficacement la tête et le cou de la personne, cette géométrie pouvant être sensiblement différente de la précédente. Cette propriété d'adaptabilité de la forme de l'oreiller, est particulièrement intéressante dans la mesure où elle permet en permanence un soutien aussi efficace que les oreillers anatomiques en mousse préformée sans induire les contraintes de rigidité et d'inconfort inhérents aux oreillers de l'art antérieur.As it appears in Figure 2, the particles 3 constitute an airy set free to take any form according to the efforts it undergoes. When an effort F is held on the upholstery as shown in the Figure 3, the particles 3 approach each other to form a more tight but not compact, this together being firm enough to effectively support the head and neck of a user. As soon as the user moves or raise your head and if he moves the pillow slightly, particles automatically resume the configuration of the Figure 2 in which they are again able to be shaped according to a geometry allowing effective support the head and the neck of the person, this geometry being able be significantly different from the previous one. This property of adaptability of the shape of the pillow, is particularly interesting insofar as it permanently allows a support as effective as anatomical foam pillows preformed without inducing stiffness and discomfort inherent in the pillows of the prior art.

Il convient de noter que le caractère irrégulier et élastique des particules de liège est important pour obtenir la fonction recherchée. En effet, on aurait pu envisager de remplir l'oreiller de balles de céréales telles que de l'épautre ou du sarrazin. Cependant, les balles ont sensiblement toutes la même forme et ont tendance à glisser les unes sur les autres, de sorte que, après quelques utilisations, elles constituent un ensemble compact qu'il est difficile à l'utilisateur d'aérer pour lui faire prendre une autre forme. De même, on pourrait envisager de remplir un oreiller de sciure de bois, mais les morceaux de sciure se déforment et/ou se déchirent pour constituer des particules de faible taille, ce qui conduit à leur compactage, par effet de sable. Ceci conduit également à un oreiller dense et compact que l'utilisateur trouve inconfortable, car il ne présente pas de caractère souple à cause de la rigidité du matériau autre que le liège.It should be noted that the irregularity and elastic of the cork particles is important to get the function sought. Indeed, we could have considered fill the pillow with grain husks such as spelled or buckwheat. However, the bullets have noticeably all the same shape and tend to slide over each other others, so that after a few uses they constitute a compact unit which is difficult for the user to ventilate to make it take another form. Likewise, we could consider filling a pillow with sawdust, but the pieces of sawdust deform and / or tear to form small particles, which leads to their compaction, by sand effect. This also leads to a dense and compact pillow that the user finds uncomfortable because it is not flexible because of the rigidity of the material other than cork.

On peut prévoir de réaliser le garnissage de l'oreiller uniquement en particules de liège telles que précédemment décrit. Il est cependant également possible d'ajouter des composants végétaux afin d'apporter à l'oreiller des propriétés antiseptiques, acaricides, fongicides, bactéricides, germicides, microbicides ou antalgiques liées à ces composants végétaux.We can plan to fill the pillow only in cork particles as above described. However, it is also possible to add plant components to bring properties to the pillow antiseptics, acaricides, fungicides, bactericides, germicides, microbicides or analgesics related to these plant components.

Par exemple, des feuilles de boldo (boldéa fragrans) peuvent être ajoutées dans le garnissage dans une proportion comprise entre 0 et 10% en poids, de préférence de l'ordre de 4%. Le boldo, qui est imputrescible, présente des propriétés antiseptiques, acaricides, fongicides, bactéricides, germicides et microbicides.For example, boldo leaves (boldéa fragrans) can be added to the filling in a proportion between 0 and 10% by weight, preferably of the order of 4%. Boldo, which is rot-proof, has properties antiseptics, acaricides, fungicides, bactericides, germicides and microbicides.

De la même manière, des parties aériennes coupées de cataire (nepeta cataria) peuvent être mélangées au garnissage dans une porportion comprise entre 0 et 10% en poids, de préférence de l'ordre de 5%. La cataire est un anti-viral, antiseptique et antalgique présentant également des propriétés de calmant et de relaxant.Likewise, aerial parts cut from catnip (nepeta cataria) can be mixed with the filling in a portion of between 0 and 10% by weight, of preferably around 5%. Catnip is an anti-viral, antiseptic and analgesic also having properties soothing and relaxing.

Il est également possible d'inclure dans le garnissage des feuilles coupées d'origan vert (origanum heracleoticum) dans une proportion comprise entre 0 et 12% en poids, de préférence de l'ordre de 5%. L'origan vert est un antiseptique, un antalgique et un acaricide présentant en outre des propriétés calmantes.It is also possible to include in the filling of cut leaves of green oregano (origanum heracleoticum) in a proportion of between 0 and 12% by weight, preferably around 5%. Green oregano is an antiseptic, a analgesic and an acaricide having further properties soothing.

Des fleurs de camomille matricaire (matricaria ricutita) peuvent également être ajoutées au mélange dans une proportion comprise entre 0 et 16% en poids, de préférence de l'ordre de 6%. La camomille matricaire a des propriétés antiseptiques, antalgiques et fongicides. Elle permet également d'atteindre un effet de douceur, de moelleux et d'anti-transpiration grâce à ses propriétés connues dans le domaine médical.Chamomile flowers (matricaria ricutita) can also be added to the mixture in a proportion between 0 and 16% by weight, preferably of the order of 6%. Chamomile matrix has antiseptic properties, analgesics and fungicides. It also achieves a softness, softness and anti-perspiration effect thanks to its properties known in the medical field.

Bien évidemment, les proportions de ces composés végétaux peuvent être adaptées en fonction des goûts ou des choix de la clientèle. Les plantes énumérées peuvent être remplacées par d'autres plantes aux propriétés analogues ou voisines.Obviously, the proportions of these plant compounds can be adapted according to tastes or choices of the customer base. The listed plants can be replaced by other plants with similar or similar properties.

Sur les figures 2 et 3, on a représenté des morceaux de feuilles de boldo avec la référence 4 et des parties de camomille matricaire avec la référence 5. Compte tenu des mouvements réguliers du garnissage en cours d'utilisation de l'oreiller, les éléments 4 et 5 sont régulièrement balayés par un courant d'air dirigé vers l'extérieur de l'oreiller.In Figures 2 and 3, pieces of boldo leaves with the reference 4 and parts of chamomile matrix with reference 5. Given the movements of the lining during use of the pillow, elements 4 and 5 are regularly swept by a current of air directed towards the outside of the pillow.

Pour obtenir un bon effet de moelleux, l'enveloppe 1 n'est pas remplie complètement afin de ne pas être tendue sous l'effet du garnissage. En pratique, pour une enveloppe de capacité totale d'environ 15 litres, le garnissage fourni a un volume total d'environ 11 litres, dont environ 10 litres de "fleur de liège". Cependant, le moelleux de l'oreiller peut être facilement adapté par l'utilisateur en ouvrant la fermeture-éclair 2 et en retirant une partie du garnissage.To obtain a good softness effect, the envelope 1 is not not completely filled so as not to be stretched under the effect of the filling. In practice, for an envelope of total capacity of approximately 15 liters, the upholstery provided has a total volume of approximately 11 liters, of which approximately 10 liters of "cork flower". However, the softness of the pillow can be easily adapted by the user by opening the zipper 2 and removing part of the packing.

Dans la position de la figure 1, si l'utilisateur est couché sur le dos, il peut tourner la tête de 90° environ vers la gauche tout en étant efficacement soutenu au niveau des vertèbres cervicales. Il peut même prolonger son mouvement de rotation de 40° environ dans un sens qui a tendance à le rapprocher d'une position "sur le ventre". Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut tourner autour d'un axe parallèle à sa colonne vertébrale de 130° vers la gauche tout en étant dans une position anatomiquement correcte. La situation est identique en cas de rotation vers la droite. En d'autres termes, l'oreiller de l'invention soutien confortablement l'utilisateur alors que celui-ci peut effectuer des rotations sur 260° environ.In the position of figure 1, if the user is lying on his back, he can turn his head about 90 ° towards the left while being effectively supported at the level of cervical vertebrae. He can even extend his movement from about 40 ° rotation in a direction which tends to approach a position "on the belly". So the user can rotate around an axis parallel to its spine 130 ° to the left while in an anatomical position correct. The situation is identical in the event of rotation to the right. In other words, the pillow of the invention comfortably supports the user while the user can rotate about 260 °.

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Oreiller en matière végétale comprenant une enveloppe (1) et un garnissage, caractérisé en ce que ledit garnissage comprend au moins 50% en poids de particules de liège (3) de forme irrégulière dont la dimension maximale est comprise entre 1 et 3 mm.Plant-based pillow including an envelope (1) and a lining, characterized in that said lining comprises at least 50% by weight of cork particles (3) of irregular shape whose maximum dimension is between 1 and 3 mm. Oreiller selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdites particules de liège (3) sont obtenues par déchiquetage de morceaux de liège dont la densité est d'environ 50 kg/m3.Pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that said cork particles (3) are obtained by shredding pieces of cork whose density is approximately 50 kg / m 3 . Oreiller selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit garnissage comprend des composants végétaux (4, 5) antiseptiques, acaricides, fongicides, bactéricides, germicides, microbicides ou antalgiques.Pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that said filling comprises plant components (4, 5) antiseptics, acaricides, fungicides, bactericides, germicides, microbicides or analgesics. Oreiller selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit garnissage comprend des feuilles coupées de boldo (boldea fragrans, 4) selon une proportion comprise entre 0 et 10% en poids, de préférence de l'ordre de 4%.Pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that said filling includes cut sheets of boldo (boldea fragrans, 4) in a proportion between 0 and 10% by weight, preferably of the order of 4%. Oreiller selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit garnissage comprend des parties coupées de cataire (nepeta cataria) dans une proportion comprise entre 0 et 10% en poids de préférence de l'ordre de 5%.Pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that said lining comprises cut parts of catnip (nepeta cataria) in a proportion between 0 and 10% in weight preferably of the order of 5%. Oreiller selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit garnissage comprend des feuilles coupées d'origan vert (origanum haracleoticum) dans une proportion comprise entre 0 et 12% en poids, de préférence de l'ordre de 5%.Pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that the said filling includes cut sheets of oregano green (origanum haracleoticum) in a proportion included between 0 and 12% by weight, preferably of the order of 5%. Oreiller selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit garnissage comprend des parties coupées de camomille matricaire (matricaria recutita, 5) dans une proportion comprise entre 0 et 16% en poids, de préférence de l'ordre de 6%.Pillow according to claim 3, characterized in that the said filling comprises cut parts of chamomile bitterness (matricaria recutita, 5) in proportion between 0 and 16% by weight, preferably of the order of 6%. Oreiller selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite enveloppe (1) a une forme à plat globalement rectangulaire avec deux angles contigus (A, B) ayant un rayon de courbure (r1) sensiblement le double du rayon de courbure (r2) des deux autres angles contigus (C, D). Pillow according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said envelope (1) has a generally rectangular flat shape with two contiguous angles (A, B) having a radius of curvature (r 1 ) substantially double the radius of curvature (r 2 ) of the two other contiguous angles (C, D). Oreiller selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ladite enveloppe (1) présente un profil légèrement concave entre lesdits angles contigus (C, D) de plus petit rayon de courbure.Pillow according to claim 8, characterized in that said envelope (1) has a slightly concave profile between said contiguous angles (C, D) of smaller radius of curvature. Oreiller selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite enveloppe (1) a une capacité totale d'environ 15 litres alors que le garnissage a un volume total d'environ 11 litres.Pillow according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said envelope (1) has a capacity total about 15 liters while the filling has a volume total about 11 liters.
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