EP1691648B1 - Osteopathic pillow - Google Patents

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EP1691648B1
EP1691648B1 EP03773787.1A EP03773787A EP1691648B1 EP 1691648 B1 EP1691648 B1 EP 1691648B1 EP 03773787 A EP03773787 A EP 03773787A EP 1691648 B1 EP1691648 B1 EP 1691648B1
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  • the present invention relates to an osteopathic pillow.
  • a pillow of the type comprising a mass of elastically deformable material provided with a top, on which the head of a user is intended to be placed, and from below, intended to be placed on a support of the pillow, the top being connected at the bottom by at least one scapular side.
  • an anatomical pillow has a shape adapted to support the cervical of the user. Indeed, according to widespread opinion, it is considered that the cervical should be supported during periods of extended rest.
  • the invention aims to provide a pillow of the aforementioned type allowing gentle and progressive cervical stretching to relax this vertebral segment during periods of extended rest.
  • the subject of the invention is a pillow of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the scapular side is provided with a scapular notch forming, on the one hand, a clearance for the cervical of the user when the latter is lying on his back and, on the other hand, a housing for the user's shoulder when he is lying on his side, the top comprising a partial housing depression of the user's head, said head receiving depression, the top comprising a neck cervical gutter forming a cervical clearance extending between the head-receiving recess and the scapular notch, so as to avoid or, at the very least, limit the contact of the user's neck with the top of the mass.
  • the pillow 10 comprises a mass 12 of elastically deformable material, preferably of synthetic or natural foam, the material being otherwise anti-mite.
  • the mass 12 of deformable material may be, if necessary, covered with a cap not shown in the figures.
  • the mass 12 of deformable material has a general prismatic shape. More particularly, the mass 12 is based on an isosceles trapezoid T whose contour is represented on the figure 2 .
  • the mass 12 of deformable material is provided with a top 14, on which the head of a user H is intended to be placed.
  • the mass 12 of deformable material is also provided with a bottom 16, intended to be placed in abutment on a support of the pillow 10, in general a bedding element, such as a mattress.
  • the top 14 is connected below 16 by a first scapular side 18A, intended to come into contact with the shoulder or the shoulders of the user H.
  • the first scapular side 18A is provided with a first scapular notch 20A forming a housing for the shoulder of the user H, when the latter is lying on its side, as is shown in FIGS. figures 2 and 3 .
  • This first notch 20A also forms a clearance for the cervical user H when lying on his back, as shown on the figure 4 .
  • the top 14 comprises a recess 22 of partial housing of the head of the user H, said recess 22 for receiving the head.
  • the first scapular notch 20A is connected to the recess 22 for receiving the head by a first connecting cervical gutter 24A.
  • This groove 24A forms a cervical clearance to avoid or, at least, limit the contact of the neck of the user H with the top 14 of the mass 12.
  • the mass 12 of deformable material comprises an orifice 26, said atrial orifice, provided with two ends opening respectively into the recess 22 for receiving the head and in the bottom 16 of the mass 12.
  • the atrial orifice 26 has the function of avoid or, at the very least, limit the compression of the ear of the user H in contact with the pillow 10, when this user H is lying on the side, as shown on the figures 2 and 3 .
  • the top 14 is connected below 16 by a second scapular side 18B opposite the first scapular side 18A.
  • the two parallel sides of the trapezium T delimit the two scapular sides 18A, 18B respectively.
  • the other two sides of the trapezium T respectively form the top 14 and the bottom 16 of the mass 12 of deformable material.
  • the second scapular side 18B is, similarly to the first scapular side 18A, provided with a second scapular notch 20B having the same function as the first notch 20A.
  • the top 14 of the mass 12 of deformable material is also provided with a second cervical groove 24B extending between the recess 22 for receiving the head and the second scapular notch 20B.
  • the top 14 and bottom 16 of the mass 12 have similar shapes and can be used for each other.
  • the underside 16 has, like the top 14, a recess 22 for receiving the head, into which the atrial orifice 26 opens, and two cervical gutters 24A, 24B.
  • the material of the mass 12 can be composite so that the portion of the mass 12 forming, for example, the top 14 is relatively dense, so that it is suitable for winter and the part of the mass 12 forming the bottom 16 is relatively ventilated, so that it is suitable for summer.
  • the ear of the user H in contact with the pillow, is at least partially housed in the ear hole 26, which limits the compression of this ear.
  • the shoulder of the user H lying down, which is in contact with the pillow 10 tends to approach the head of this user.
  • the scapular notch 20A makes it possible to accommodate this shoulder close to the head.
  • the connecting groove 24A forms a clearance for the cervical user H so that this vertebral segment is practically not resting on the pillow 10. This allows a gentle and gradual stretching of the cervical.
  • top 14 and the bottom 16 converge from the second scapular side 18B to the first scapular side 18A of lower height than the second scapular side 18B.
  • the notch 20A and the cervical gutter 24A form clearances to avoid, or at least limit, the cervical contact on the pillow 10.
  • the cervical can stretch gently and gradually to relax this vertebral segment during the elongated period of the user.
  • the ear hole 26 optimizes the ventilation of the pillow 10 so as to limit the possible perspiration of the user H and / or promote the elimination of this perspiration.

Abstract

The pillow (10) comprises a body (12) made of an elastically deformable material provided with a top side (14) upon which the head of a user can be rested, and an underside (16) for being placed upon a pillow support. The top side (14) is joined to the underside (16) by at least one shoulder side (18, 18b). Said shoulder side is provided with a shoulder cut-out (20A, 20B) that forms an opening for the cervical vertebrae of the user when he is lying on his back, and forms an accommodating space for the shoulder of the user when he is lying on his side. The top side (14) preferably comprises a recess (22) that partially accommodates the head of the user (H), called the head receiving recess (22).

Description

La présente invention concerne un oreiller ostéopathique.The present invention relates to an osteopathic pillow.

On connaît déjà dans l'état de la technique un oreiller du type comprenant une masse en matériau déformable élastiquement munie d'un dessus, sur lequel la tête d'un utilisateur est destinée à être posée, et d'un dessous, destiné à être placé en appui sur un support de l'oreiller, le dessus étant relié au dessous par au moins un côté scapulaire.Already known in the state of the art a pillow of the type comprising a mass of elastically deformable material provided with a top, on which the head of a user is intended to be placed, and from below, intended to be placed on a support of the pillow, the top being connected at the bottom by at least one scapular side.

Généralement, un oreiller anatomique a une forme adaptée pour soutenir les cervicales de l'utilisateur. En effet, conformément à un avis répandu, il est considéré que les cervicales doivent être soutenues pendant les périodes de repos allongé.Generally, an anatomical pillow has a shape adapted to support the cervical of the user. Indeed, according to widespread opinion, it is considered that the cervical should be supported during periods of extended rest.

Or, habituellement, en fin de journée, la lordose cervicale d'une personne est accentuée par la tension du cou conduisant à la rétraction des muscles cervicaux. Il apparaît donc plus approprié de soulager les cervicales en évitant leur soutien pendant les périodes de repos allongé.However, usually at the end of the day, the cervical lordosis of a person is accentuated by the tension of the neck leading to the retraction of the cervical muscles. It therefore seems more appropriate to relieve cervical pain by avoiding their support during periods of extended rest.

L'invention a pour but de proposer un oreiller du type précité permettant un étirement doux et progressif des cervicales pour détendre ce segment vertébral lors des périodes de repos allongé.The invention aims to provide a pillow of the aforementioned type allowing gentle and progressive cervical stretching to relax this vertebral segment during periods of extended rest.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un oreiller du type précité, caractérisé en ce que le côté scapulaire est muni d'une échancrure scapulaire formant, d'une part, un dégagement pour les cervicales de l'utilisateur lorsque celui-ci est couché sur le dos et, d'autre part, un logement pour l'épaule de l'utilisateur lorsque celui-ci est couché sur le côté,
le dessus comprenant un enfoncement de logement partiel de la tête de l'utilisateur, dit enfoncement de réception de tête,
le dessus comprenant une gouttière cervicale de liaison formant un dégagement cervical s'étendant entre l'enfoncement de réception de tête et l'échancrure scapulaire, de façon à éviter ou, pour le moins, limiter, le contact du cou de l'utilisateur avec le dessus de la mass.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a pillow of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the scapular side is provided with a scapular notch forming, on the one hand, a clearance for the cervical of the user when the latter is lying on his back and, on the other hand, a housing for the user's shoulder when he is lying on his side,
the top comprising a partial housing depression of the user's head, said head receiving depression,
the top comprising a neck cervical gutter forming a cervical clearance extending between the head-receiving recess and the scapular notch, so as to avoid or, at the very least, limit the contact of the user's neck with the top of the mass.

Suivant d'autres caractéristiques de cet oreiller:

  • la masse en matériau déformable comprend un orifice, dit orifice auriculaire, muni de deux extrémités débouchant respectivement dans l'enfoncement de réception de tête et dans le dessous, cet orifice auriculaire permettant d'éviter ou, pour le moins, de limiter, la compression de l'oreille de l'utilisateur en contact avec l'oreiller, lorsque cet utilisateur est couché sur le côté ;
  • le dessus est relié au dessous par deux côtés scapulaires opposés susceptibles d'être chacun en contact avec l'épaule de l'utilisateur selon le choix de ce dernier, ces deux côtés scapulaires opposés étant munis chacun d'une échancrure scapulaire ;
  • le dessus comprend deux gouttières cervicales de liaison s'étendant chacune entre l'enfoncement de positionnement de tête et une échancrure scapulaire correspondante ;
  • le dessus et le dessous ont des formes semblables et peuvent être utilisés l'un pour l'autre ;
  • la masse est en matériau composite de façon que la partie de la masse formant le dessus soit relativement dense, si bien qu'elle est adaptée pour l'hiver, et la partie de la masse formant le dessous soit relativement aérée, si bien qu'elle est adaptée pour l'été ;
  • la masse en matériau déformable a une forme générale prismatique ;
  • la forme générale prismatique de la masse en matériau déformable a pour base un trapèze isocèle, chacun des deux côtés parallèles de ce trapèze formant un côté scapulaire, les deux autres côtés du trapèze formant respectivement le dessus et le dessous de la masse.
  • la masse en matériau déformable est en mousse.
According to other characteristics of this pillow:
  • the mass of deformable material comprises an orifice, said auricular orifice, provided with two ends opening respectively in the receiving recess of the head and in the bottom, this auricular orifice making it possible to avoid or, at the very least, to limit, the compression the user's ear in contact with the pillow, when this user is lying on their side;
  • the top is connected at the bottom by two opposite scapular sides which can each be in contact with the user's shoulder according to the choice of the latter, these two opposite scapular sides being each provided with a scapular notch;
  • the top comprises two connecting cervical gutters each extending between the head positioning depression and a corresponding scapular notch;
  • the top and bottom have similar shapes and can be used for each other;
  • the mass is of composite material so that the portion of the mass forming the top is relatively dense, so that it is suitable for winter, and the part of the mass forming the underside is relatively aerated, so that it is adapted for the summer;
  • the mass of deformable material has a general prismatic shape;
  • the prismatic general shape of the mass of deformable material is based on an isosceles trapezium, each of the two parallel sides of this trapezium forming a scapular side, the other two sides of the trapezium respectively forming the top and bottom of the mass.
  • the mass of deformable material is foam.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un oreiller selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté, avec une coupe longitudinale, de l'oreiller représenté sur la figure 1, montrant un utilisateur, couché sur le côté, ayant sa tête posée sur l'oreiller ;
  • les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues de dessus de l'oreiller représenté sur les figures précédentes, montrant un utilisateur couché respectivement sur le côté et sur le dos.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example and with reference to the drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a pillow according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a side view, with a longitudinal section, of the pillow shown on the figure 1 , showing a user, lying on his side, with his head resting on the pillow;
  • the Figures 3 and 4 are top views of the pillow shown in the preceding figures, showing a user lying respectively on the side and on the back.

On a représenté sur les figures un oreiller dit ostéopathique selon l'invention désigné par la référence générale 10.There is shown in the figures an osteopathic pillow according to the invention designated by the general reference 10.

L'oreiller 10 comprend une masse 12 en matériau déformable élastiquement, de préférence en mousse synthétique ou naturelle, le matériau étant par ailleurs anti-acarien.The pillow 10 comprises a mass 12 of elastically deformable material, preferably of synthetic or natural foam, the material being otherwise anti-mite.

La masse 12 en matériau déformable peut être, le cas échéant, recouverte d'une coiffe non représentée sur les figures.The mass 12 of deformable material may be, if necessary, covered with a cap not shown in the figures.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la masse 12 en matériau déformable a une forme générale prismatique. Plus particulièrement, la masse 12 a pour base un trapèze isocèle T dont le contour est représenté sur la figure 2.In the illustrated example, the mass 12 of deformable material has a general prismatic shape. More particularly, the mass 12 is based on an isosceles trapezoid T whose contour is represented on the figure 2 .

La masse 12 en matériau déformable est munie d'un dessus 14, sur lequel la tête d'un utilisateur H est destinée à être posée. La masse 12 en matériau déformable est également munie d'un dessous 16, destiné à être placé en appui sur un support de l'oreiller 10, en général un élément de literie, tel qu'un matelas.The mass 12 of deformable material is provided with a top 14, on which the head of a user H is intended to be placed. The mass 12 of deformable material is also provided with a bottom 16, intended to be placed in abutment on a support of the pillow 10, in general a bedding element, such as a mattress.

Le dessus 14 est relié au dessous 16 par un premier côté scapulaire 18A, destiné à venir en contact avec l'épaule ou les épaules de l'utilisateur H.The top 14 is connected below 16 by a first scapular side 18A, intended to come into contact with the shoulder or the shoulders of the user H.

Le premier côté scapulaire 18A est muni d'une première échancrure scapulaire 20A formant un logement pour l'épaule de l'utilisateur H, lorsque celui-ci est couché sur le côté, comme cela est représenté sur les figures 2 et 3. Cette première échancrure 20A forme également un dégagement pour les cervicales de l'utilisateur H lorsque celui est couché sur le dos, comme cela est représenté sur la figure 4.The first scapular side 18A is provided with a first scapular notch 20A forming a housing for the shoulder of the user H, when the latter is lying on its side, as is shown in FIGS. figures 2 and 3 . This first notch 20A also forms a clearance for the cervical user H when lying on his back, as shown on the figure 4 .

Par ailleurs, le dessus 14 comprend un enfoncement 22 de logement partiel de la tête de l'utilisateur H, dit enfoncement 22 de réception de tête.Moreover, the top 14 comprises a recess 22 of partial housing of the head of the user H, said recess 22 for receiving the head.

La première échancrure scapulaire 20A est reliée à l'enfoncement 22 de réception de tête par une première gouttière cervicale de liaison 24A. Cette gouttière 24A forme un dégagement cervical destiné à éviter ou, pour le moins, limiter le contact du cou de l'utilisateur H avec le dessus 14 de la masse 12.The first scapular notch 20A is connected to the recess 22 for receiving the head by a first connecting cervical gutter 24A. This groove 24A forms a cervical clearance to avoid or, at least, limit the contact of the neck of the user H with the top 14 of the mass 12.

La masse 12 en matériau déformable comprend un orifice 26, dit orifice auriculaire, muni de deux extrémités débouchant respectivement dans l'enfoncement 22 de réception de tête et dans le dessous 16 de la masse 12. L'orifice auriculaire 26 a pour fonction d'éviter ou, pour le moins, de limiter, la compression de l'oreille de l'utilisateur H en contact avec l'oreiller 10, lorsque cet utilisateur H est couché sur le côté, comme cela est représenté sur les figures 2 et 3.The mass 12 of deformable material comprises an orifice 26, said atrial orifice, provided with two ends opening respectively into the recess 22 for receiving the head and in the bottom 16 of the mass 12. The atrial orifice 26 has the function of avoid or, at the very least, limit the compression of the ear of the user H in contact with the pillow 10, when this user H is lying on the side, as shown on the figures 2 and 3 .

Le dessus 14 est relié au dessous 16 par un second côté scapulaire 18B opposé au premier côté scapulaire 18A.The top 14 is connected below 16 by a second scapular side 18B opposite the first scapular side 18A.

On notera que les deux côtés parallèles du trapèze T délimitent les deux côtés scapulaires 18A, 18B respectivement. Les deux autres côtés du trapèze T forment respectivement le dessus 14 et le dessous 16 de la masse 12 en matériau déformable.Note that the two parallel sides of the trapezium T delimit the two scapular sides 18A, 18B respectively. The other two sides of the trapezium T respectively form the top 14 and the bottom 16 of the mass 12 of deformable material.

Le second côté scapulaire 18B est, de façon analogue au premier côté scapulaire 18A, muni d'une deuxième échancrure scapulaire 20B ayant la même fonction que la première échancrure 20A.The second scapular side 18B is, similarly to the first scapular side 18A, provided with a second scapular notch 20B having the same function as the first notch 20A.

Le dessus 14 de la masse 12 en matériau déformable est également muni d'une seconde gouttière cervicale 24B s'étendant entre l'enfoncement 22 de réception de tête et la seconde échancrure scapulaire 20B.The top 14 of the mass 12 of deformable material is also provided with a second cervical groove 24B extending between the recess 22 for receiving the head and the second scapular notch 20B.

De préférence, le dessus 14 et le dessous 16 de la masse 12 ont des formes semblables et peuvent être utilisés l'un pour l'autre.Preferably, the top 14 and bottom 16 of the mass 12 have similar shapes and can be used for each other.

Ainsi, le dessous 16 comporte, comme le dessus 14, un enfoncement 22 de réception de tête, dans lequel débouche l'orifice auriculaire 26, et deux gouttières cervicales 24A, 24B.Thus, the underside 16 has, like the top 14, a recess 22 for receiving the head, into which the atrial orifice 26 opens, and two cervical gutters 24A, 24B.

Le cas échéant, le matériau de la masse 12 peut être composite de façon que la partie de la masse 12 formant, par exemple, le dessus 14 soit relativement dense, si bien qu'elle est adaptée pour l'hiver et la partie de la masse 12 formant le dessous 16 soit relativement aéré, si bien qu'elle est adaptée pour l'été.If appropriate, the material of the mass 12 can be composite so that the portion of the mass 12 forming, for example, the top 14 is relatively dense, so that it is suitable for winter and the part of the mass 12 forming the bottom 16 is relatively ventilated, so that it is suitable for summer.

On précisera ci-dessous les principaux aspects de l'utilisation de l'oreiller 10 liés à l'invention.The following are the main aspects of the use of the pillow 10 related to the invention.

Lorsque l'utilisateur H est couché sur le côté, comme cela est représenté sur les figures 2 et 3, il place sa tête dans un enfoncement 22, par exemple celui formé sur le dessus 14 de l'oreiller.When the user H is lying on his side, as shown on the figures 2 and 3 he places his head in a recess 22, for example that formed on the top 14 of the pillow.

L'oreille de l'utilisateur H, en contact avec l'oreiller, est au moins partiellement logée dans l'orifice auriculaire 26, ce qui permet de limiter la compression de cette oreille. On notera que l'épaule de l'utilisateur H en position couchée, qui est en contact avec l'oreiller 10, a tendance à se rapprocher de la tête de cet utilisateur. L'échancrure scapulaire 20A permet de loger cette épaule rapprochée de la tête.The ear of the user H, in contact with the pillow, is at least partially housed in the ear hole 26, which limits the compression of this ear. Note that the shoulder of the user H lying down, which is in contact with the pillow 10, tends to approach the head of this user. The scapular notch 20A makes it possible to accommodate this shoulder close to the head.

La gouttière de liaison 24A forme un dégagement pour les cervicales de l'utilisateur H si bien que ce segment vertébral n'est pratiquement pas en appui sur l'oreiller 10. Ceci permet un étirement doux et progressif des cervicales.The connecting groove 24A forms a clearance for the cervical user H so that this vertebral segment is practically not resting on the pillow 10. This allows a gentle and gradual stretching of the cervical.

On notera que le dessus 14 et le dessous 16 convergent depuis le second côté scapulaire 18B vers le premier côté scapulaire 18A de hauteur inférieure à celle du second côté scapulaire 18B. Ceci permet d'adapter l'oreiller 10 à des morphologies d'utilisateurs H différentes. Un enfant aura avantage à placer le premier côté scapulaire 18A, le moins haut, au contact de son épaule, alors qu'un adulte aura avantage à placer le second côté scapulaire 18B, le plus haut, au contact de son épaule.It will be noted that the top 14 and the bottom 16 converge from the second scapular side 18B to the first scapular side 18A of lower height than the second scapular side 18B. This makes it possible to adapt the pillow 10 to different user morphologies H. A child will benefit from placing the first scapular side 18A, the lowest, in contact with his shoulder, while an adult will benefit from placing the second scapular side 18B, the highest, in contact with his shoulder.

Lorsque l'utilisateur H est allongé sur le dos, il place sa tête dans un enfoncement 22 de positionnement de tête, par exemple celui formé dans le dessus 14 de la masse 12, comme cela est représenté sur la figure 4.When the user H is lying on his back, he places his head in a depression 22 of head positioning, for example that formed in the top 14 of the mass 12, as shown on the figure 4 .

En considérant que le premier côté scapulaire 18A est en contact avec les épaules de l'utilisateur H, l'échancrure 20A et la gouttière cervicale 24A forment des dégagements permettant d'éviter, ou pour le moins, de limiter, le contact des cervicales sur l'oreiller 10. Ainsi, les cervicales peuvent s'étirer doucement et progressivement afin de détendre ce segment vertébral lors de la période allongée de l'utilisateur.Considering that the first scapular side 18A is in contact with the shoulders of the user H, the notch 20A and the cervical gutter 24A form clearances to avoid, or at least limit, the cervical contact on the pillow 10. Thus, the cervical can stretch gently and gradually to relax this vertebral segment during the elongated period of the user.

On notera que l'orifice auriculaire 26 optimise l'aération de l'oreiller 10 de façon à limiter la transpiration éventuelle de l'utilisateur H et/ou favoriser l'élimination de cette transpiration.Note that the ear hole 26 optimizes the ventilation of the pillow 10 so as to limit the possible perspiration of the user H and / or promote the elimination of this perspiration.

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  1. A pillow of the type comprising a body (12) of elastically deformable material provided with a top side (14) upon which the head of a user (H) can be rested, and an underside (16) designed to be placed upon a pillow support, the top side (14) being connected to the underside (16) by at least one scapular side (18A, 18B) and including a recess (22), called the head receiving recess (22), that partially accommodates the head of the user (H),which pillow is characterized in that the scapular side (18A, 18B) is provided with a scapular cut-out (20A, 20B) that forms both an indentation for the cervical vertebrae of the user (H) when he is lying on his back, and an accommodating space for the shoulder of the user (H) when he is lying on his side and also characterized in that the top side (14) includes a cervical connecting gutter (24A, 24B) forming a cervical indentation extending between the head receiving recess (22) and the scapular cut-out (20A, 20B) so as to prevent or at least limit contact between the neck of the user (H) and the top side (14) of the body (12).
  2. The pillow as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the body (12) of deformable material includes an orifice (26), called the ear orifice (26), opening at one end into the head receiving recess (22) and at the other into the underside (16), this ear orifice (26) making it possible to prevent or at least limit the compression of the ear of the user (H) in contact with the pillow when the user (H) is lying on his side.
  3. The pillow as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the top side (14) is connected to the underside (16) by two opposite scapular sides (18A, 18B), each able to be in contact with the shoulder of the user (H) as the user wishes, these two opposite shoulder sides (18A, 18B) each being provided with a scapular cut-out (20A, 20B).
  4. The pillow as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the top side (14) includes two cervical connecting gutters (24A, 24B), each extending between the head positioning recess (22) and a corresponding scapular cut-out (20A, 20B).
  5. The pillow as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the top side (14) and the underside (16) are similar in shape and each can be used for the other.
  6. The pillow as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the body (12) is made of a composite material in such a way that that part of the body (12) which forms the top side (14) is relatively dense, and therefore suitable for the winter, and that part of the body (12) which forms the underside (16) is relatively aerated, and therefore suitable for the summer.
  7. The pillow as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the overall shape of the body (12) of deformable material is that of a prism.
  8. The pillow as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that the overall prism shape of the mass (12) of deformable material has at its base an isosceles trapezoid, each of the two parallel sides of this trapezoid forming a scapular side (18A, 18B), and the other two sides of the trapezoid forming the top side (14) and underside (16) of the body (12).
  9. The pillow as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (12) of deformable material is made of foam.
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