EP2542124A1 - Novel ergonomic pillow and uses thereof in bedding - Google Patents

Novel ergonomic pillow and uses thereof in bedding

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EP2542124A1
EP2542124A1 EP11714398A EP11714398A EP2542124A1 EP 2542124 A1 EP2542124 A1 EP 2542124A1 EP 11714398 A EP11714398 A EP 11714398A EP 11714398 A EP11714398 A EP 11714398A EP 2542124 A1 EP2542124 A1 EP 2542124A1
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Fabrice Requet
Fabienne Sportis
Olivier Laurent
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REQUET, FABRICE
SPORTIS, FABIENNE
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    • 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
    • A47G9/1081—Pillows comprising a neck support, e.g. a neck roll
    • A47G9/109—Pillows comprising a neck support, e.g. a neck roll adapted to lie on the side and in supine position
    • 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
    • A47G2009/1018—Foam pillows

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  • the present invention relates to the field of the necessities of life and in particular to the field of bedding and sleeping ensuring a relaxed and complete sleep.
  • the present invention relates to an orthopedic pillow of progressive comfort that adapts to the morphology of each individual and is specifically designed to achieve positioning and proper support of the head, neck and spine.
  • a progressive comfort pillow which comprises two angular blocks of flexible material contiguous in the opposite direction by their angular faces, the upper part of one being assembled with the lower part of the other, so that the lower face and the upper face of the pillow are preferably parallel, and one block has a different flexibility compared to the other block to obtain a continuous variation of flexibility over the entire width.
  • Materials of different flexibility and firmness may also be of different types, for example, viscoelastic memory foam, springs, cellular foam, latex or with air or water bags.
  • This special assembly makes it possible to obtain distinct positions with four types of support and comfort, each of these positions benefiting from numerous different lift zones.
  • the thrust exerted differs: a first position where the upper zone of the maintenance of the head is mainly flexible then closes in extreme depth while the zone of the cervical is firm in zone of reception then immediately more flexible , a second position where the upper zone of the maintenance of the head is mainly firm then supple in extreme depth while the zone of the cervical is firm in zone of reception then immediately more flexible, a third position where the upper zone of the maintenance of the head is substantially fair, firm on the surface and flexible in depth while the cervical area is mainly firm and flexible in extreme depth, a fourth position where the upper zone of the head support is noticeably equilibrium, flexible in the surface and firm at depth, whereas the cervical zone is mainly supple and then closed at an extreme depth.
  • This pillow provides adequate support for the head, vertebrae and intervertebral discs, muscles, ligaments and nerves.
  • the object of the invention is to distribute at best the force exerted to avoid overpressure or underpressure.
  • the different positions of the pillow allow to distribute the pressures to obtain a nuanced absorption of the head and the neck. We do not preform the pillow so as not to constrain the head and cervical in a given position but on the contrary, it is the different positions, areas of lift and matter that fit the forms.
  • the pillow is achievable of different thicknesses, to allow to release the shoulder in position on the side, which directly affects the pressures of the head and cervical and changes the wrap and comfort in position on the back.
  • this pillow is available in different sizes with or without rounded corners.
  • This pillow can also be used for people who have to sleep in a sitting position (asthma problem, gastric reflux) or comfort position (television, reading) or in different places for any type of job related to comfort.
  • This pillow is for everyone, as a preventive and for anyone with medical and physiological problems.
  • the goal for the user is to have four pillows in one. This makes it possible to find the position best suited to his comfort and personal support.
  • the two blocks may be of the same shape: from a rectangular triangle section or trapezoidal section or be of different shapes by a combination of a triangular section and a trapezoidal section, the two angular faces occupying the entire surface projected the pillow or only a portion, the trapezoidal block being a triangular or angular trapezium and the side corresponding to the small height of the trapezoid is zero and then defined by an angle.
  • the pillow can be covered with two covers, a first compressing the two blocks against each other to ensure alone or in addition to a possible mechanical assembly without glue.
  • a second hypoallergenic removable and washable cover simple or wrapped in fibers or other conventional materials such as silk, wool, down, (all for ventilation and comfort) provided with visual and tactile recognition means of different positions, even at night, such as distinct colors according to the faces and ribs and / or spacing and seam shapes according to the faces and sides.
  • the invention more particularly relates to an improved sleeping article providing a holding position and comfort position decubitus. It specifically relates to an ergonomic pillow memory shape, consisting in particular of four distinct parts and assembled together characterized in that it comprises a reception area for the maintenance of cervical, a reception area to absorb the shoulder in lateral position or flat on the back, a zone of reception of the head and the assembly being assembled with various progressive cuts.
  • an ergonomic pillow memory shape consisting in particular of four distinct parts and assembled together characterized in that it comprises a reception area for the maintenance of cervical, a reception area to absorb the shoulder in lateral position or flat on the back, a zone of reception of the head and the assembly being assembled with various progressive cuts.
  • a progressive comfort pillow formed of triangular blocks interlocking with the symmetrical parts, the lower part of the one coming to stick to the upper part of the other part to make an assembly with parallel outer faces.
  • the document BF 2.778.834 describes for this purpose an ergonomic pillow intended to maintain both the head, the neck and the scapular region in optimal position of safety and well-being during sleep on the back or on the side.
  • the complex pillow includes a recess for receiving the head between cushioning beads and the shoulder of the sleeper on the side, in another indentation.
  • the neck-head-shoulder assembly is thus supported and raised by inclined planes, especially in the position on the back.
  • the assembly thus formed is raised by as many shims necessary to obtain the straightness and well being of the vertebrae and the head, regardless of the position of the sleeper.
  • the assembly thus formed follows the contours areas of the body supported and suppresses pressure points, to obtain satisfactory muscle and vertebral relaxation.
  • the different progressive cutouts of the pillow and the method of assembly of the different blocks of material, such as viscoelastic memory foam, mainly a foam derived from soybean oil, makes it possible to choose between a multitude of different densities to obtain different types of pillow with different characteristics of elasticity or rigidity such as soft / comfort or comfort / tonic.
  • the strangulation performed in the cut of the pillow is in the form of an inflection of the section of the surface of the pillow.
  • This recess has the effect of locally reducing the section of the pillow a few centimeters at its middle portion, this which has the effect of allowing a different flexibility and elasticity, to better adapt to the birth of the cervical and allow first the tip of the movement of the shoulder.
  • the ergonomic pillow according to the invention is formed of two blocks of flexible materials, such as viscoelastic foam or any elastic material, assembled symmetrically face-to-face to form a set of prismatic shape whose upper and lower surfaces are curved and whose prismatic part on each side is formed on the one hand of two elongated sections and on the other hand of a narrowed portion in the middle.
  • the ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment has variable thicknesses such as different heights. It can have parts of various thicknesses. It also has the advantage of having many areas of varying elasticity. Thus, the pillow may have two firm zones at the upper part and two flexible zones at the bottom, or two flexible zones at the top and two firm zones at the bottom. Similarly in each of the parts there can be a firm zone and a flexible zone. The objective is therefore to achieve an ergonomic pillow having many different areas of elasticity likely to achieve a sleeping means perfectly suited to the anatomy of the sleeper and also his sleeping habits or his muscular relaxation needs.
  • the two assembled parts comprise various progressive cuts whose bending contributes to the desired degree of elasticity and flexibility of the assembly, after assembly.
  • the two parts of the pillow have a flat surface and the assembly will be done by means of curved surfaces leaving between them a hollow zone thus providing a variable elasticity greater or smaller, depending on the nature of the material used as foam.
  • the two parts are of different thickness so as to better adapt to the morphology of the sleeper. In a particular way, the two parts of the ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment will have the same thickness.
  • the constituent material of these two parts is preferably a polyurethane foam obtained by polymerization of an isocyanate formed by reaction with soybean oil.
  • the polymer obtained may have varying degrees of polymerization, conditioning the elasticity and flexibility of the material. It is thus possible to obtain very rigid, fairly rigid or flexible polymer blocks.
  • Flexible materials have the advantage of manifesting a shape memory.
  • the dimensions of the ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment can also vary.
  • the usual size of the pillow may be 50 to 80 cm long, 25 to 45 cm wide and have a thickness ranging from 6 to 15 cm.
  • a preferred dimension is of the order of 55 cm long, 35 cm wide and 8 to 11 cm thick.
  • the pillow can also be made to measure (thickness, width, length) depending on the morphological problems of the subject or the dimensions of the sleeping medium.
  • the curved shape of the set allows to gather areas with different characteristics, ensuring a very firm cervical reception with support of the head also firm and flexible or a slightly firm and quickly flexible cervical reception while providing support for the head regularly firm then flexible. It can also achieve a very flexible cervical reception and support of the head regularly flexible and firm. We can still achieve a slightly supple cervical home and quickly closed while providing support for the head regularly flexible and firm.
  • an ergonomic pillow having both a reception area for maintaining the cervical spine, a reception area for absorbing the shoulder area on the side as well as on the back regardless of the position of the sleeper and a zone home for the head, thanks to the mode of cutting in two parts, consistencies and shapes, different.
  • the ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment is intended to be placed in a single fabric cover having visual cues of different colors, or phosphorescent or luminescent visual cues to allow proper placement, with tactile mark, pass hair with notch or embroidery.
  • FIG. 1 represents a schematic perspective view going from one block to another according to the invention, consisting of two blocks (1) and (2) of angular shape contiguous to their oblique face, constituting a common transition surface ( 3) which defines a variable thickness over its entire width and which is associated with different flexibility and firmness to define four distinct comfort zones A, B, C, D according to the four possible use positions of the pillow.
  • Figures 2, 3, 4, 5 are sectional views of the pillow according to Figure 1 showing the four positions of use.
  • the markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness
  • the mark (3) indicates a right angular face
  • the mark (4) designates the zone where the cervical rest
  • the mark (5) the zone. where the head rests.
  • Figures 6 to 14 show schematic sections of the pillow according to different embodiments related to the geometry of the two blocks.
  • FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing two trapezes of identical shape, the reference marks
  • (1) and (2) denote the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3) represents straight angular faces.
  • Figure 8 is a sectional view which shows two trapezoids with two blocks of different thicknesses, the marks (1) and (2) denote the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3) representing straight angular faces.
  • FIG. 9 is a sectional view which represents two right triangles, the markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the reference mark (3 ') represents complementary angular faces, concave and convex, curved according to a right generator.
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view which shows two trapezoids, the markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3 ') represents complementary angular faces, concave and convex, curved according to a right generator.
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view that represents two right triangles, the reference marks (1) and
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing two trapezoids, the markers (1) and (2) designating the two blocks of different flexibility and closed, the reference mark (3 ") representing regular undulating angular faces, the protruding parts of the one interlocking in the hollow parts of the other.
  • FIG. 13 is a sectional view which represents a trapezium and a triangle with two blocks of different thicknesses, the marks (1) and (2) furthermore designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the reference (3) representing straight angular faces extending over a portion of the projected surface of the pillow.
  • the trapezium of different thickness the less thick is limited to a triangular section.
  • FIG. 14 is a sectional view which represents two trapezoids, the markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the reference mark (3 '") represents complementary angular faces, discontinuously corrugated, whose variation is defined according to the desired effects, the protruding parts of one fitting into the hollow parts of the other.
  • Figure 15 shows the realization of the ergonomic pillow according to the invention.
  • the two layers (11) (11 ') assembled face to face, the two concave upper and lower faces (13) (13'), having a corrugated cut (14) and the two notches (12) (12 ') have been represented. ) ensuring the reception of the shoulder.
  • This cutting gives all the qualities of flexibility or elasticity for the reception of cervical.
  • FIG. 16 shows an embodiment of the invention in which the corrugated cutout (14) is interrupted at one end by an enlarged rounded segment (16) ending at the notch (12).
  • This rounded segment contributes to confer on the assembly, according to the density of the material, greater flexibility or firmness and more targeted retention.
  • the two rounded elements (18) (18 ') each represent a circumferential core disposed in the pillow whose dimensions are variable and have a firmer consistency.
  • the zone (1) ensures the reception of the cervical and the zone (3) is a flatter zone which ensures the reception of the head without elevation.
  • FIG. 17 shows another embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to the invention wherein the circular cut (16) of the two parts is interrupted by a partial cut (15) sawtooth (14 ').
  • the thickness of the upper part (13) is substantially thinned with respect to the lower part (13 ').
  • FIG. 18 represents another embodiment according to the invention in which the corrugated cutout (14) is replaced by two rounded segments (17) (17 ') having a hollow profile, arranged symmetrically on either side of the middle section (12) (12 ').
  • the segment (17 ') has a greater thickness than the rounded segment (17).
  • This pillow has a thickness and a greater or lesser length, allowing a different thrust on the cervical area, and therefore ensuring the rest of the head. In this way the sleeper will find a rest area exactly adapted to his measurement.
  • Figure 19 shows the two-part constitution of the ergonomic pillow according to the invention.
  • the upper part (11) has a height twice that of the lower layer (1).
  • the material of the two parts has two zones of different densities (medium / soft or firm / medium).
  • This type is variable for all types of realization.

Abstract

The invention relates to an orthopaedic pillow designed to adapt to the morphology of each individual, in particular to support the head and the neck. The invention relates to a progressive-comfort pillow comprising two flexible angular blocks (1), (2), attached in the reverse direction by the common angular surfaces (3) thereof, said two parts being made with different flexibility and firmness, the upper part of one being assembled with the lower part of the other. Four separate positions are thus obtained, each of said positions having many areas providing different support.

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NOUVEL OREILLER ERGONOMIQUE ET SES UTILISATIONS EN LITERIE  NEW ERGONOMIC PILLOW AND ITS USES IN BEDDING
La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des nécessités de la vie et en particulier au domaine de la literie et du couchage assurant un sommeil relâché et complet. The present invention relates to the field of the necessities of life and in particular to the field of bedding and sleeping ensuring a relaxed and complete sleep.
En effet un sommeil profond et reposant est conditionné par la position du corps et surtout de la tête qui doit permettre une relaxation des muscles cervicaux, des disques intervertébraux et en même temps le soutien adéquat de la tête sans risque de déformation de la boîte crânienne, notamment chez les nouveaux nés et chez les très jeunes enfants (voir brevet français 2.913.578). Indeed a deep and relaxing sleep is conditioned by the position of the body and especially of the head which must allow a relaxation of the cervical muscles, intervertebral discs and at the same time the adequate support of the head without risk of deformation of the cranial box, especially in newborns and very young children (see French Patent 2,913,578).
La présente invention concerne un oreiller orthopédique de confort progressif qui s'adapte à la morphologie de chaque individu et est précisément étudié pour parvenir au positionnement et au soutient approprié de la tête, du cou et de la colonne vertébrale. II s'agit notamment d'un oreiller de confort progressif qui comporte deux blocs angulaires en matériau souple accolés en sens inverse par leur faces angulaires, la partie haute de l'un s'assemblant avec la partie basse de l'autre, de sorte que la face inférieure et la- face supérieure de l'oreiller soient préférentiellement parallèles, et qu'un bloc présente une souplesse différente par rapport à l'autre bloc afin d'obtenir une variation continue de souplesse sur toute la largeur. Les matériaux de souplesse et de fermeté différentes peuvent être également de différente nature, par exemple, en mousse visco-élastique à mémoire de forme, en ressorts, en mousse cellulaire, en latex ou avec poches à air ou à eau. The present invention relates to an orthopedic pillow of progressive comfort that adapts to the morphology of each individual and is specifically designed to achieve positioning and proper support of the head, neck and spine. It is in particular a progressive comfort pillow which comprises two angular blocks of flexible material contiguous in the opposite direction by their angular faces, the upper part of one being assembled with the lower part of the other, so that the lower face and the upper face of the pillow are preferably parallel, and one block has a different flexibility compared to the other block to obtain a continuous variation of flexibility over the entire width. Materials of different flexibility and firmness may also be of different types, for example, viscoelastic memory foam, springs, cellular foam, latex or with air or water bags.
Cet assemblage spécial permet d'obtenir des positions distinctes avec quatre types de maintien et de confort, chacune de ces positions bénéficiant de nombreuses zones de portance différentes. This special assembly makes it possible to obtain distinct positions with four types of support and comfort, each of these positions benefiting from numerous different lift zones.
Selon la position adoptée par le dormeur, la poussée exercée diffère : une première position où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est principalement souple puis ferme en extrême profondeur alors que la zone des cervicales est ferme en zone d'accueil puis immédiatement plus souple, une deuxième position où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est principalement ferme puis souple en extrême profondeur alors que la zone des cervicales est ferme en zone d'accueil puis immédiatement plus souple, une troisième position où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est sensiblement équitable, ferme en surface puis souple en profondeur alors que la zone des cervicales est principalement ferme puis souple en extrême profondeur, une quatrième position où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est sensiblement équitable, souple en surface pis ferme en profondeur alors que la zone des cervicales est principalement souple puis ferme en extrême profondeur. According to the position adopted by the sleeper, the thrust exerted differs: a first position where the upper zone of the maintenance of the head is mainly flexible then closes in extreme depth while the zone of the cervical is firm in zone of reception then immediately more flexible , a second position where the upper zone of the maintenance of the head is mainly firm then supple in extreme depth while the zone of the cervical is firm in zone of reception then immediately more flexible, a third position where the upper zone of the maintenance of the head is substantially fair, firm on the surface and flexible in depth while the cervical area is mainly firm and flexible in extreme depth, a fourth position where the upper zone of the head support is noticeably equilibrium, flexible in the surface and firm at depth, whereas the cervical zone is mainly supple and then closed at an extreme depth.
Cet oreiller permet d'assurer le soutien adéquat de la tête, des vertèbres et disques intervertébraux, des muscles, des ligaments et des nerfs. This pillow provides adequate support for the head, vertebrae and intervertebral discs, muscles, ligaments and nerves.
Grâce à la superposition des deux blocs, à la souplesse et à la fermeté différentes de la matière et aux zones de portance différenciées d'une zone à l'autre, l'ensemble épouse les contours des zones du corps supportés et suppriment les points de compression pour obtenir un relâchement musculaire et vertébral complète. Le but de l'invention est de répartir au mieux la force exercée afin d'éviter les surpressions ou les sous-pressions. Thanks to the superposition of the two blocks, to the different suppleness and firmness of the material and to the zones of lift differentiated from one zone to another, the whole follows the contours of the zones of the body supported and removes the points of compression to achieve complete muscular and vertebral relaxation. The object of the invention is to distribute at best the force exerted to avoid overpressure or underpressure.
Les différentes positions de l'oreiller permettent de répartir les pressions pour obtenir une absorption nuancée de la tête et du cou. On ne préforme pas l'oreiller pour ne pas contraindre la tête et les cervicales dans une position donnée mais au contraire, ce sont les différentes positions, les zones de portance et la matière qui épousent les formes. The different positions of the pillow allow to distribute the pressures to obtain a nuanced absorption of the head and the neck. We do not preform the pillow so as not to constrain the head and cervical in a given position but on the contrary, it is the different positions, areas of lift and matter that fit the forms.
De plus, l'oreiller est réalisable de différentes épaisseurs et ce, pour permettre de dégager l'épaule en position sur le côté, ce qui influe directement sur les pressions de la tête et des cervicales et modifie l'enveloppement et le confort en position sur le dos. De plus, cet oreiller est réalisable en différentes dimensions avec ou sans angle arrondi. In addition, the pillow is achievable of different thicknesses, to allow to release the shoulder in position on the side, which directly affects the pressures of the head and cervical and changes the wrap and comfort in position on the back. In addition, this pillow is available in different sizes with or without rounded corners.
Cet oreiller peut être aussi utilisé pour les personnes qui doivent dormir en position assise (problème d'asthme, reflux gastrique) ou position de confort (télévision, lecture) ou à différents endroits pour tout type d'emploi lié au confort.  This pillow can also be used for people who have to sleep in a sitting position (asthma problem, gastric reflux) or comfort position (television, reading) or in different places for any type of job related to comfort.
Cet oreiller s'adresse donc à tout individu, à titre préventif et à toute personne ayant des problèmes médicaux et physiologiques.  This pillow is for everyone, as a preventive and for anyone with medical and physiological problems.
Le but recherché pour l'utilisateur est d'avoir quatre oreillers en un. Ceci permet de trouver la position la mieux adaptée à son confort et à son maintien personnel.  The goal for the user is to have four pillows in one. This makes it possible to find the position best suited to his comfort and personal support.
Avec cet assemblage spécial, on peut varier les fermetés et les souplesses des deux blocs permettant ainsi d'obtenir des résultats différents. On peut également avoir deux blocs identiques et de même dimensions ou deux blocs de dimensions différentes, l'un étant plus épais que l'autre permettant ainsi de moduler l'effet de souplesse et de fermeté. Les faces angulaires peuvent avoir des formes différentes, elles sont droites ou incurvées, l'une étant concave et l'autre convexe, elles peuvent présenter des surfaces ondulées complémentaires, les parties saillantes de l'une s'emboitant dans les parties creuses de l'autre. L'assemblage des parties obliques accolées est réalisable par une liaison mécanique de type emboîtement et/ou collage. Les deux blocs peuvent être soit de même forme : à partir d'une section de triangle rectangle ou section trapézoïdale ou être de formes différentes par une combinaison d'une section triangulaire et d'une section trapézoïdale, les deux faces angulaires occupant toute la surface projetée de l'oreiller ou seulement une partie, le bloc trapézoïdal étant un trapèze triangulaire ou angulaire et le côté correspondant à la petite hauteur du trapèze est nul et alors défini par un angle. With this special assembly, we can vary the firmness and flexibility of the two blocks thus obtaining different results. It is also possible to have two identical blocks of the same size or two blocks of different dimensions, one being thicker than the other, thus making it possible to modulate the effect of flexibility and firmness. The angular faces may have different shapes, they are straight or curved, one being concave and the other convex, they may have complementary corrugated surfaces, the protruding parts of one nesting in the hollow parts of the other. The assembly of the contiguous oblique parts is feasible by a mechanical connection type interlocking and / or bonding. The two blocks may be of the same shape: from a rectangular triangle section or trapezoidal section or be of different shapes by a combination of a triangular section and a trapezoidal section, the two angular faces occupying the entire surface projected the pillow or only a portion, the trapezoidal block being a triangular or angular trapezium and the side corresponding to the small height of the trapezoid is zero and then defined by an angle.
A titre indicatif et non limitatif, l'oreiller peut être recouvert de deux housses, une première comprimant les deux blocs l'un contre l'autre permettant d'assurer seule ou en complément un éventuel assemblage mécanique sans colle. Une deuxième housse anallergique amovible et lavable, simple ou enveloppée de fibres ou encore d'autres matériaux conventionnels tels que la soie, la laine, le duvet, (le tout pour la ventilation et le confort) pourvus de moyens de reconnaissance visuels et tactiles des différentes positions, et ce même de nuit, tel que des couleurs distinctes selon les faces et les côtes et/ou espacement et formes des coutures selon les faces et côtés. As an indication and not limitation, the pillow can be covered with two covers, a first compressing the two blocks against each other to ensure alone or in addition to a possible mechanical assembly without glue. A second hypoallergenic removable and washable cover, simple or wrapped in fibers or other conventional materials such as silk, wool, down, (all for ventilation and comfort) provided with visual and tactile recognition means of different positions, even at night, such as distinct colors according to the faces and ribs and / or spacing and seam shapes according to the faces and sides.
Les essais effectués par le Demandeur ont montré qu'il existait un autre problème à résoudre pour assurer le repos complet du dormeur. Il s'agit de la position des épaules soit en position de couchage sur le côté soit en position de couchage sur le dos. Ce problème a trouvé une solution plus satisfaisante selon l'invention en disposant sur un oreiller présentant des zones spécifiques d'accueil, une zone supplémentaire destinée à recevoir l'épaule du dormeur, constituée d'une encoche découpée dans les deux cotés de l'oreiller. Cette encoche est placée à des niveaux semblables ou différents et de préférence à la partie médiane de l'oreiller. The tests carried out by the Applicant showed that there was another problem to be solved to ensure the complete rest of the sleeper. This is the position of the shoulders either in the sleeping position on the side or in the sleeping position on the back. This problem has found a more satisfactory solution according to the invention by placing on a pillow having specific reception areas, an additional area intended to receive the shoulder of the sleeper, consisting of a notch cut in both sides of the pillow. This notch is placed at similar or different levels and preferably at the middle portion of the pillow.
Selon un mode d'exécution, l'invention a plus particulièrement pour objet un article de couchage amélioré assurant une position de maintien et de confort en position de décubitus. Elle a spécifiquement pour objet un oreiller ergonomique à mémoire de forme, constitué notamment de quatre parties distinctes et assemblées entre elles caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une zone d'accueil pour le maintien des cervicales, une zone d'accueil pour absorber l'épaule en position latérale ou à plat sur le dos, une zone d'accueil de la tête et l'ensemble étant assemblé avec différentes découpes progressives. Dans la demande de brevet français antérieure (demande n° 10/00882 déposée le 4 mars 2010) le Demandeur a décrit un oreiller de confort progressif, formé de blocs de forme triangulaire s'emboitant par les parties symétriques, la partie basse de l'une venant s'accoler à la partie haute de l'autre partie pour réaliser un assemblage à faces extérieures parallèles. According to one embodiment, the invention more particularly relates to an improved sleeping article providing a holding position and comfort position decubitus. It specifically relates to an ergonomic pillow memory shape, consisting in particular of four distinct parts and assembled together characterized in that it comprises a reception area for the maintenance of cervical, a reception area to absorb the shoulder in lateral position or flat on the back, a zone of reception of the head and the assembly being assembled with various progressive cuts. In the earlier French patent application (application No. 10/00882 filed March 4, 2010) the Applicant has described a progressive comfort pillow, formed of triangular blocks interlocking with the symmetrical parts, the lower part of the one coming to stick to the upper part of the other part to make an assembly with parallel outer faces.
Le document BF 2.778.834 décrit à cet effet un oreiller ergonomique destiné à maintenir à la fois la tête, le cou et la région scapulaire en position optimale de sécurité et de bien-être pendant le sommeil sur le dos ou sur le côté. L'oreiller complexe comprend une échancrure destinée à recevoir la tête entre des bourrelets de calage et l'épaule du dormeur sur le côté, dans une autre échancrure. L'ensemble cou-tête-épaule est ainsi soutenu et surélevé grâce à des plans inclinés, notamment dans la position sur le dos. L'ensemble ainsi formé est surélevé par autant de cales d'épaisseur nécessaires pour obtenir la rectitude et le bien être des vertèbres et de la tête, quelle que soit la position du dormeur. The document BF 2.778.834 describes for this purpose an ergonomic pillow intended to maintain both the head, the neck and the scapular region in optimal position of safety and well-being during sleep on the back or on the side. The complex pillow includes a recess for receiving the head between cushioning beads and the shoulder of the sleeper on the side, in another indentation. The neck-head-shoulder assembly is thus supported and raised by inclined planes, especially in the position on the back. The assembly thus formed is raised by as many shims necessary to obtain the straightness and well being of the vertebrae and the head, regardless of the position of the sleeper.
Ainsi qu'il est indiqué dans ce document, grâce à la superposition des deux blocs manifestant une souplesse et une fermeté différente de la matière et aux zones de portance différenciées d'une zone à l'autre, l'ensemble ainsi constitué épouse les contours des zones du corps supportées et supprime les points de compression, pour obtenir un relâchement musculaire et vertébral satisfaisant.  As indicated in this document, thanks to the superposition of the two blocks showing flexibility and firmness different from the material and to the zones of lift differentiated from one zone to another, the assembly thus formed follows the contours areas of the body supported and suppresses pressure points, to obtain satisfactory muscle and vertebral relaxation.
Elle se présente sous la forme d'un étranglement disposé dans la forme de l'oreiller réduisant d'une manière symétrique la section de l'oreiller. It is in the form of a constriction arranged in the shape of the pillow symmetrically reducing the section of the pillow.
De cette façon le dormeur qu'il adopte la position de sommeil sur le côté gauche ou sur le côté droit ou encore à plat sur le dos, y trouvera un soutien de la tête équitablement ferme puis souple, ou inversement grâce à la texture de l'oreiller et une poussée et un maintien de la naissance des cervicales, un soutien plus ou moins souple selon le coté utilisé de l'oreiller. Les différentes découpes progressives de l'oreiller et le mode d'assemblage des différents blocs de matière, comme de la mousse viscoélastique à mémoire de forme, principalement d'une mousse dérivée d'huile de soja, permet d'effectuer un choix entre une multitude de densités différentes pour obtenir ainsi différents types d'oreiller présentant des caractéristiques différentes d'élasticité ou de rigidité comme par exemple souple/confort ou confort/tonique.  In this way the sleeper he adopts the sleeping position on the left side or on the right side or flat on the back, will find a head support fairly firm and flexible, or conversely thanks to the texture of the 'pillow and a push and hold of the birth of the cervical, support more or less flexible depending on the side used of the pillow. The different progressive cutouts of the pillow and the method of assembly of the different blocks of material, such as viscoelastic memory foam, mainly a foam derived from soybean oil, makes it possible to choose between a multitude of different densities to obtain different types of pillow with different characteristics of elasticity or rigidity such as soft / comfort or comfort / tonic.
L'étranglement effectué dans la découpe de l'oreiller se présente sous la forme d'une inflexion de la section de la surface de l'oreiller. Ce décrochement a pour effet de réduire localement la section de l'oreiller de quelques centimètres au niveau de sa partie médiane, ce qui a pour effet de permettre une souplesse et une élasticité différente, pour mieux s'adapter à la naissance des cervicales et de permettre d'abord la pointe du mouvement de l'épaule. The strangulation performed in the cut of the pillow is in the form of an inflection of the section of the surface of the pillow. This recess has the effect of locally reducing the section of the pillow a few centimeters at its middle portion, this which has the effect of allowing a different flexibility and elasticity, to better adapt to the birth of the cervical and allow first the tip of the movement of the shoulder.
En conséquence l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'invention est formé de deux blocs de matériaux souples, comme de la mousse viscoélastique ou tout matériau élastique, assemblés symétriquement face contre face pour former un ensemble de forme prismatique dont les surfaces supérieures et inférieures sont incurvées et dont la partie prismatique de chaque côté est formée d'une part de deux sections allongées et d'autre part d'une portion rétrécie en son milieu. Consequently, the ergonomic pillow according to the invention is formed of two blocks of flexible materials, such as viscoelastic foam or any elastic material, assembled symmetrically face-to-face to form a set of prismatic shape whose upper and lower surfaces are curved and whose prismatic part on each side is formed on the one hand of two elongated sections and on the other hand of a narrowed portion in the middle.
L'oreiller ergonomique selon ce mode d'exécution présente des épaisseurs variables comme par exemple des hauteurs différentes. Il peut posséder des parties d'épaisseurs variées. Il présente en outre l'avantage de posséder de nombreuses zones d'élasticité variable. Ainsi l'oreiller peut présenter à la partie supérieure deux zones fermes et à la partie inférieure deux zones souples, ou bien présenter à la partie supérieure deux zones souples et à la partie inférieure deux zones fermes. De même dans chacune des parties il peut y avoir une zone ferme et une zone souple. L'objectif est donc de réaliser un oreiller ergonomique possédant de nombreuses zones d'élasticités différentes susceptibles de réaliser un moyen de couchage parfaitement adapté à l'anatomie du dormeur et aussi à ses habitudes de couchage ou à ses besoins de relaxation musculaire. The ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment has variable thicknesses such as different heights. It can have parts of various thicknesses. It also has the advantage of having many areas of varying elasticity. Thus, the pillow may have two firm zones at the upper part and two flexible zones at the bottom, or two flexible zones at the top and two firm zones at the bottom. Similarly in each of the parts there can be a firm zone and a flexible zone. The objective is therefore to achieve an ergonomic pillow having many different areas of elasticity likely to achieve a sleeping means perfectly suited to the anatomy of the sleeper and also his sleeping habits or his muscular relaxation needs.
Selon ce mode d'exécution particulier, de préférence les deux parties assemblées comportent des découpes progressives variées dont la flexion contribue au degré désiré d'élasticité et de souplesse de l'ensemble, après assemblage. Il est possible également que les deux parties de l'oreiller comportent une surface plane et l'assemblage s'effectuera grâce à des surfaces incurvées laissant entre elles une zone creuse assurant de cette manière une élasticité variable plus grande ou plus faible, en fonction de la nature du matériau utilisé comme de la mousse. Il peut en outre être avantageux que les deux parties soient d'une épaisseur différente de manière à mieux s'adapter à la morphologie du dormeur. D'une manière particulière, les deux parties de l'oreiller ergonomique selon le présent mode d'exécution posséderont la même épaisseur. According to this particular embodiment, preferably the two assembled parts comprise various progressive cuts whose bending contributes to the desired degree of elasticity and flexibility of the assembly, after assembly. It is also possible that the two parts of the pillow have a flat surface and the assembly will be done by means of curved surfaces leaving between them a hollow zone thus providing a variable elasticity greater or smaller, depending on the nature of the material used as foam. It may further be advantageous that the two parts are of different thickness so as to better adapt to the morphology of the sleeper. In a particular way, the two parts of the ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment will have the same thickness.
Le matériau constitutif de ces deux parties est de préférence une mousse de polyuréthane obtenue par polymérisation d'un isocyanate formé par réaction avec de l'huile de soja. Le polymère obtenu peut présenter des degrés de polymérisation variés, conditionnant l'élasticité et la souplesse du matériau. On peut ainsi obtenir des blocs de polymères très rigides, assez rigides ou souples. Les matériaux souples présentent l'avantage de manifester une mémoire de forme. The constituent material of these two parts is preferably a polyurethane foam obtained by polymerization of an isocyanate formed by reaction with soybean oil. The polymer obtained may have varying degrees of polymerization, conditioning the elasticity and flexibility of the material. It is thus possible to obtain very rigid, fairly rigid or flexible polymer blocks. Flexible materials have the advantage of manifesting a shape memory.
Les dimensions de l'oreiller ergonomique selon ce mode d'exécution peuvent également varier. La taille habituelle de l'oreiller peut être de 50 à 80 cm de long, de 25 à 45 cm de large et posséder une épaisseur variant de 6 à 15 cm. Une dimension préférée est de l'ordre de 55 cm de long, 35 cm de large et de 8 à 1 1 cm d'épaisseur. L'oreiller peut être également réalisé sur mesure (épaisseur, largeur, longueur) en fonction des problèmes morphologiques du sujet ou des dimensions du moyen de couchage. The dimensions of the ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment can also vary. The usual size of the pillow may be 50 to 80 cm long, 25 to 45 cm wide and have a thickness ranging from 6 to 15 cm. A preferred dimension is of the order of 55 cm long, 35 cm wide and 8 to 11 cm thick. The pillow can also be made to measure (thickness, width, length) depending on the morphological problems of the subject or the dimensions of the sleeping medium.
La forme incurvée de l'ensemble permet ainsi de rassembler des zones ayant des caractéristiques différentes, assurant un accueil cervical très ferme avec soutien de la tête également ferme puis souple ou bien un accueil cervical légèrement ferme puis rapidement souple tout en assurant un soutien de la tête régulièrement ferme puis souple. On peut également réaliser un accueil cervical très souple et un soutien de la tête régulièrement souple puis ferme. On peut réaliser encore un accueil cervical légèrement souple puis rapidement ferme tout en assurant un soutien de la tête régulièrement souple puis ferme. The curved shape of the set allows to gather areas with different characteristics, ensuring a very firm cervical reception with support of the head also firm and flexible or a slightly firm and quickly flexible cervical reception while providing support for the head regularly firm then flexible. It can also achieve a very flexible cervical reception and support of the head regularly flexible and firm. We can still achieve a slightly supple cervical home and quickly closed while providing support for the head regularly flexible and firm.
On réalise ainsi un oreiller ergonomique présentant à la fois une zone d'accueil pour le maintien des cervicales, une zone d'accueil pour absorber la surface d'épaule sur le côté comme sur le dos quelle que soit la position du dormeur et une zone d'accueil pour la tête, grâce au mode de découpage en deux parties, de consistances et de formes, différentes. Thus, an ergonomic pillow having both a reception area for maintaining the cervical spine, a reception area for absorbing the shoulder area on the side as well as on the back regardless of the position of the sleeper and a zone home for the head, thanks to the mode of cutting in two parts, consistencies and shapes, different.
L'oreiller ergonomique selon ce mode d'exécution est destiné à être placé dans une housse de tissu unique présentant des repères visuels de couleurs différentes, ou des repères visuels phosphorescents ou luminescents pour permettre une mise en place adéquate, avec repère tactile, passe-poil avec encoche ou broderie. The ergonomic pillow according to this embodiment is intended to be placed in a single fabric cover having visual cues of different colors, or phosphorescent or luminescent visual cues to allow proper placement, with tactile mark, pass hair with notch or embroidery.
Il est évident que l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit, il est tout à fait possible d'apporter des variantes de réalisation sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications. It is obvious that the invention is not limited to the embodiment described, it is quite possible to provide alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
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Il est fait référence aux dessins annexés parmi lesquels : La figure 1 représente une vue schématique en perspective allant d'un bloc à l'autre selon l'invention, constitué de deux blocs (1) et (2) de forme angulaires accolés par leur face oblique, constituant une surface de transition commune (3) qui définit une épaisseur variable sur toute sa largeur et qui est associée à différentes souplesses et fermetés permettant de définir 4 zones de confort distinctes A, B, C, D selon les quatre positions d'utilisation possibles de l'oreiller. Reference is made to the appended drawings among which: FIG. 1 represents a schematic perspective view going from one block to another according to the invention, consisting of two blocks (1) and (2) of angular shape contiguous to their oblique face, constituting a common transition surface ( 3) which defines a variable thickness over its entire width and which is associated with different flexibility and firmness to define four distinct comfort zones A, B, C, D according to the four possible use positions of the pillow.
Les figures 2, 3, 4, 5 sont des vues en coupe de l'oreiller selon la figure 1 représentant les quatre positions d'utilisation. Figures 2, 3, 4, 5 are sectional views of the pillow according to Figure 1 showing the four positions of use.
Les repères (1) et (2) désignent les deux blocs de différentes souplesses et fermeté, le repère (3) indique une face angulaire droite, le repère (4) désigne la zone où repose les cervicales et le repère (5) la zone où repose la tête. Les figures 6 à 14 représentent des coupes schématiques de l'oreiller selon différentes variantes de réalisation liées à la géométrie des deux blocs.  The markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3) indicates a right angular face, the mark (4) designates the zone where the cervical rest and the mark (5) the zone. where the head rests. Figures 6 to 14 show schematic sections of the pillow according to different embodiments related to the geometry of the two blocks.
La figure 6 est une vue en coupe qui représente deux trapèzes de forme identique, les repèresFIG. 6 is a sectional view showing two trapezes of identical shape, the reference marks
(1) et (2) désignent les deux blocs de différentes souplesse et fermeté, le repère (3) représente des faces angulaires droites. (1) and (2) denote the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3) represents straight angular faces.
La figure 8 est une vue en coupe qui représente deux trapèzes avec deux blocs d'épaisseurs différentes, les repères (1) et (2) désignent les deux blocs de différentes souplesse et fermeté, le repère (3) représentant des faces angulaires droites.  Figure 8 is a sectional view which shows two trapezoids with two blocks of different thicknesses, the marks (1) and (2) denote the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3) representing straight angular faces.
La figure 9 est une vue en coupe qui représente deux triangles rectangles, les repères (1) et (2) désignent les deux blocs de différentes souplesse et fermeté, le repère (3') représente des faces angulaires complémentaires, concaves et convexes, incurvées selon une génératrice droite. La figure 10 est une vue en coupe qui représente deux trapèzes, les repères (1) et (2) désignent les deux blocs de différentes souplesse et fermeté, le repère (3') représente des faces angulaires complémentaires, concaves et convexes, incurvées selon une génératrice droite. La figure 11 est une vue en coupe qui représente deux triangles rectangles, les repères (1) et FIG. 9 is a sectional view which represents two right triangles, the markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the reference mark (3 ') represents complementary angular faces, concave and convex, curved according to a right generator. FIG. 10 is a sectional view which shows two trapezoids, the markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3 ') represents complementary angular faces, concave and convex, curved according to a right generator. FIG. 11 is a sectional view that represents two right triangles, the reference marks (1) and
(2) désignant les deux blocs de différentes souplesses et fermeté, le repère (3") représente des faces angulaires ondulées régulières et complémentaires, les parties saillantes de l'une s' emboîtant dans els parties creuses de l'autre. La figure 12 est une vue ne coupe qui représente deux trapèzes, les repères (1) et (2) désignant les deux blocs de différentes souplesse et fermé, le repère (3") représentant des faces angulaires ondulées régulières, les parties saillantes de l'une s'emboîtant dans les parties creuses de l'autre. (2) designating the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the mark (3 ") represents regular and complementary corrugated angular faces, the projecting parts of one being nested in the hollow parts of the other. FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing two trapezoids, the markers (1) and (2) designating the two blocks of different flexibility and closed, the reference mark (3 ") representing regular undulating angular faces, the protruding parts of the one interlocking in the hollow parts of the other.
La figure 13 est une vue en coupe qui représente un trapèze et un triangle avec deux blocs d'épaisseurs différentes, les repères (1) et (2) désignent en outre les deux blocs de différentes souplesse et fermeté, le repère (3) représentant des faces angulaires droites s'étandant sur une partie de la surface projetée de l'oreiller. Dans ce cas, le trapèze d'épaisseur différente, le moins épais est limité à une section triangulaire. FIG. 13 is a sectional view which represents a trapezium and a triangle with two blocks of different thicknesses, the marks (1) and (2) furthermore designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the reference (3) representing straight angular faces extending over a portion of the projected surface of the pillow. In this case, the trapezium of different thickness, the less thick is limited to a triangular section.
La figure 14 est une vue en coupe qui représente deux trapèzes, les repères (1) et (2) désignent les deux blocs de différentes souplesse et fermeté, le repère (3'") représente des faces angulaires complémentaires, ondulées de manière discontinue, dont la variation est définie en fonction des effets recherchés, les parties saillantes de l'une s'emboîtant dans les parties creuses de l'autre. FIG. 14 is a sectional view which represents two trapezoids, the markers (1) and (2) designate the two blocks of different flexibility and firmness, the reference mark (3 '") represents complementary angular faces, discontinuously corrugated, whose variation is defined according to the desired effects, the protruding parts of one fitting into the hollow parts of the other.
La figure 15 montre la réalisation de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'invention. On a figuré les deux couches (11) (11 ') assemblées face à face, les deux faces supérieures et inférieures concaves (13) (13'), comportant une découpe ondulée (14) et les deux encoches (12) (12') assurant l'accueil de l'épaule. Cette découpe confère a l'ensemble des qualités de souplesse ou d'élasticité pour l'accueil des cervicales. Figure 15 shows the realization of the ergonomic pillow according to the invention. The two layers (11) (11 ') assembled face to face, the two concave upper and lower faces (13) (13'), having a corrugated cut (14) and the two notches (12) (12 ') have been represented. ) ensuring the reception of the shoulder. This cutting gives all the qualities of flexibility or elasticity for the reception of cervical.
La figure 16 représente un mode d'exécution de l'invention dans lequel la découpe ondulée (14) est interrompue à une extrémité par un segment arrondi (16) élargi se terminant au niveau de l'encoche (12). Ce segment arrondi contribue à conférer à l'ensemble, selon la densité du matériau, une souplesse ou une fermeté plus grande et un maintien plus ciblé. Les deux éléments arrondis (18) (18') représentent chacun un noyau en forme de circonférence disposé dans l'oreiller dont les dimensions sont variables et présentent une consistance plus ferme. La zone (1) assure l'accueil des cervicales et la zone (3) est une zone plus plate qui assure l'accueil de la tête sans surélévation. FIG. 16 shows an embodiment of the invention in which the corrugated cutout (14) is interrupted at one end by an enlarged rounded segment (16) ending at the notch (12). This rounded segment contributes to confer on the assembly, according to the density of the material, greater flexibility or firmness and more targeted retention. The two rounded elements (18) (18 ') each represent a circumferential core disposed in the pillow whose dimensions are variable and have a firmer consistency. The zone (1) ensures the reception of the cervical and the zone (3) is a flatter zone which ensures the reception of the head without elevation.
La figure 17 représente un autre mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'invention dans lequel la découpe circulaire (16) des deux parties est interrompue par une découpe partielle (15) en dents de scie (14'). L'épaisseur de la partie supérieure (13) est sensiblement amincie par rapport à la partie inférieure (13'). La figure 18 représente un autre mode d'exécution selon l'invention dans lequel la découpe ondulée (14) est remplacée par deux segments arrondis (17) (17') présentant un profil creux, disposés symétriquement de part et d'autre de la section médiane (12) (12'). Le segment (17') présente une épaisseur plus grande que le segment arrondi (17). Figure 17 shows another embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to the invention wherein the circular cut (16) of the two parts is interrupted by a partial cut (15) sawtooth (14 '). The thickness of the upper part (13) is substantially thinned with respect to the lower part (13 '). FIG. 18 represents another embodiment according to the invention in which the corrugated cutout (14) is replaced by two rounded segments (17) (17 ') having a hollow profile, arranged symmetrically on either side of the middle section (12) (12 '). The segment (17 ') has a greater thickness than the rounded segment (17).
La forme de cet oreiller possède une épaisseur et une longueur plus ou moins importante, permettant une poussée différente sur la zone des cervicales, et par conséquent assurant le repos de la tête. De cette façon le dormeur trouvera une zone de repos exactement adapté à sa mensuration.  The shape of this pillow has a thickness and a greater or lesser length, allowing a different thrust on the cervical area, and therefore ensuring the rest of the head. In this way the sleeper will find a rest area exactly adapted to his measurement.
La figure 19 montre la constitution en deux parties de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'invention. La partie supérieure (11) présente une hauteur double de celle de la couche inférieure (1 ). Le matériau des deux parties présente deux zones de densités différentes (médium/souple ou ferme/medium). Figure 19 shows the two-part constitution of the ergonomic pillow according to the invention. The upper part (11) has a height twice that of the lower layer (1). The material of the two parts has two zones of different densities (medium / soft or firm / medium).
Ce type est variable pour tous les types de réalisation. This type is variable for all types of realization.
Toutes ces figures ne sont qu'un exemple des nombreuses variations possibles. All these figures are just one example of the many possible variations.

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1) Oreiller ergonomique à confort progressif caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué de deux blocs angulaires souples (1) (2) accolés en sens inverse par leur face oblique (3)(3')(3')(3"'), réalisés en matière de fermeté et de souplesse distinctes l'un par rapport à l'autre, de façon à obtenir une variation continue sur toute la largeur des blocs, obtenu par quatre zones distinctes d'appui A-B-C-D définissant quatre positions d'utilisation et bénéficiant chacune de nombreuses zones de portance différentes, une première position où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est essentiellement souple puis ferme en extrême profondeur, alors que la zone des cervicales est ferme puis immédiatement plus souple, une deuxième position où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est principalement ferme puis souple en extrême profondeur alors que la zone des cervicales est ferme en zone d'accueil puis immédiatement plus souple, une troisième position où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est sensiblement équitable, ferme en surface puis souple en profondeur alors que la zone des cervicales est principalement ferme puis souple en extrême profondeur, et une quatrième position, où la zone supérieure du maintien de la tête est sensiblement équitable, souple en surface puis ferme en profondeur alors que la zone des cervicales est principalement souple puis ferme en extrême profondeur. 1) Ergonomic pillow with progressive comfort characterized in that it consists of two flexible angular blocks (1) (2) contiguous in the opposite direction by their oblique face (3) (3 ') (3') (3 "') , made in terms of firmness and flexibility distinct from one another, so as to obtain a continuous variation over the entire width of the blocks, obtained by four separate bearing zones ABCD defining four positions of use and each benefiting from numerous different lift zones, a first position where the upper zone of the head support is essentially flexible then closes in extreme depth, while the cervical zone is firm then immediately more flexible, a second position where the upper zone the head is mainly firm and supple in extreme depth, while the cervical area is firm in the reception zone and immediately more flexible, a third position where the upper The upper part of the maintenance of the head is substantially fair, firm on the surface and supple in depth while the cervical area is mainly firm and flexible in extreme depth, and a fourth position, where the upper zone of the maintenance of the head is substantially fair, soft on the surface then close in depth while the cervical area is mainly soft and then closed in extreme depth.
2) Oreiller selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il est formé par deux blocs (1) (2) présentant une section de triangle rectangle. 2) Pillow according to claim 1 characterized in that it is formed by two blocks (1) (2) having a right triangle section.
3) Oreiller selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il est formé de deux blocs (1 ) (2) présentant une section trapézoïdale. 3) Pillow according to claim 1 characterized in that it is formed of two blocks (1) (2) having a trapezoidal section.
4) Oreiller selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que les deux blocs (1) (2) sont identiques et de mêmes dimensions. 4) Pillow according to claim 1 characterized in that the two blocks (1) (2) are identical and of the same dimensions.
5) Oreiller selon l'une des revendications 1, 2 ou 3 caractérisé en ce que les deux blocs (1) (2) sont de dimensions différentes, l'un étant plus épais que l'autre permettant ainsi de moduler l'effet de souplesse et de fermeté, comportant une face oblique (3)(3')(3 ')(3"'), s'étendant sur la totalité ou sur une partie de la surface projetée de l'oreiller, le trapèze le moins épais'étant configuré en limite inférieure, en une section triangulaire. 5) Pillow according to one of claims 1, 2 or 3 characterized in that the two blocks (1) (2) are of different dimensions, one being thicker than the other thus allowing to modulate the effect of flexibility and firmness, with one side oblique (3) (3 ') (3') (3 "'), extending over all or a portion of the projected surface of the pillow, the thinner trapezium ' being configured in lower limit, in a triangular section.
6) Oreiller selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les faces angulaires sont droites. 6) Pillow according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the angular faces are straight.
7) Oreiller selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les faces angulaires (3') sont incurvées selon une génératrice droite, l'une étant concave et l'autre convexe permettant ainsi de moduler l'effet de souplesse et de fermeté. 7) Pillow according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the angular faces (3 ') are curved in a right generatrix, one being concave and the other convex thus allowing to modulate the effect of flexibility and firmness.
8) Oreiller selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les faces angulaires (3") (3"') présentent des surfaces ondulées complémentaires régulières (3") ou irrégulières (3"'), les parties saillantes de l'une s'emboitant dans les parties creuses de l'autre et permettant ainsi un emboîtement de type mécanique. 8) Pillow according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the angular faces (3 ") (3" ') have regular complementary corrugated surfaces (3 ") or irregular (3"'), the protruding parts of the one interlocking in the hollow parts of the other and thus allowing a mechanical type interlocking.
9) Oreiller selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les faces angulaires accolées sont assemblées par une liaison mécanique de type emboîtement et/ou collage. 9) Pillow according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the contiguous angular faces are assembled by a mechanical connection type interlocking and / or bonding.
10) Oreiller selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il est enveloppé par une première housse qui comprime les deux blocs l'une contre l'autre en permettant d'assurer et/ou de compléter un assemblage éventuel mécanique, et par une deuxième housse amovible anallergique, qui comporte en outre des moyens de reconnaissance visuels et/ou tactiles tels que couleur distincte et/ou espacement, et forme des coutures permettant de différencier les différentes positions d'utilisations et des différentes caractéristiques de fermeté. 10) Pillow according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it is enveloped by a first cover which compresses the two blocks against each other to ensure and / or complete a possible mechanical assembly, and by a second hypoallergenic removable cover, which further comprises visual and / or tactile recognition means such as distinct color and / or spacing, and forms seams to differentiate different positions of use and different firmness characteristics.
11) Mode particulier d'exécution de l'invention dans lequel l'oreiller ergonomique comporte des zones spécifiques d'accueil, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en supplément une zone additionnelle destinée à recevoir l'épaule du dormeur en position latérale, ou à plat sur le dos. 12) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon la revendication 1 1 caractérisé en ce que la zone additionnelle est constituée par au moins une encoche découpée dans un des deux cotés de l'oreiller. 11) Particular embodiment of the invention in which the ergonomic pillow comprises specific reception areas, characterized in that it further comprises an additional zone intended to receive the shoulder of the sleeper in lateral position, or flat on the back. 12) mode of execution of the ergonomic pillow according to claim 1 1 characterized in that the additional area is constituted by at least one notch cut in one of the two sides of the pillow.
13) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications 1 1 et 12 dans lequel l'encoche est disposée de part et d'autre à la partie médiane de l'oreiller. 13) mode of execution of the ergonomic pillow according to one of claims 1 1 and 12 wherein the notch is disposed on either side at the middle part of the pillow.
14) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon la revendication 11 ou la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que l'encoche est placée à des niveaux semblables ou différents. 14) The embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to claim 11 or claim 12, characterized in that the notch is placed at similar or different levels.
15) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que l'encoche se présente sous la forme d'un étranglement disposé dans la forme de l'oreiller. 15) embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the notch is in the form of a constriction disposed in the shape of the pillow.
16) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le matériau constitutif de l'oreiller possède une pluralité de densités différentes conférant des types de souplesse différents à l'oreiller. 16) mode of execution of the ergonomic pillow according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the material constituting the pillow has a plurality of different densities conferring different types of suppleness to the pillow.
17) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le matériau constitutif de l'oreiller possède des caractéristiques d'élasticité par variation de la nature du matériau constitutif et par le mode de découpe de l'oreiller. 17) embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the material constituting the pillow has elastic characteristics by varying the nature of the constituent material and by the cutting mode of the pillow.
18) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les différentes caractéristiques d'élasticité varient entre des limites larges comme par exemple de souple/confort à confort/tonique. 18) mode of execution of the ergonomic pillow according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the different elasticity characteristics vary between wide limits such as soft / comfort comfort / tonic.
19) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il est formé de deux blocs de matériau viscoélastique assemblés symétriquement face contre face, pour former un ensemble de forme prismatique dont les faces supérieures et inférieures sont incurvées, dont la partie perpendiculaire de chaque coté est formée, d'une part de deux sections allongées, et, d'autre part, d'un segment rétréci en son milieu, et dont les surfaces incurvées laissent entre elles une zone creuse, l'ensemble permettant une élasticité variable de l'oreiller. 19) embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that it is formed of two blocks of viscoelastic material assembled symmetrically face-to-face, to form a set of prismatic shape whose upper faces and are curved, part of which perpendicular to each side is formed, on the one hand two elongated sections, and on the other hand, a segment narrowed in the middle, and whose curved surfaces leave between them a hollow zone, the assembly allowing elasticity variable of the pillow.
20) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications 1 1 à 19 caractérisé en ce qu'il peut être réalisé sur mesure et par exemple présentant une longueur variant de 50 à 80 cm, une largeur variant de 25 à 45 cm, une épaisseur variant de 8 à 15 cm, et présentant une encoche médiane de l'ordre de 2 cm. 20) embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to one of claims 1 1 to 19 characterized in that it can be made to measure and for example having a length ranging from 50 to 80 cm, a width of 25 at 45 cm, a thickness ranging from 8 to 15 cm, and having a median notch of the order of 2 cm.
21) Mode d'exécution de l'oreiller ergonomique selon l'une des revendications 1 1 à 20 dont la hauteur est variable et présente une surface asymétrique, une partie étant plus haute que l'autre. 21) embodiment of the ergonomic pillow according to one of claims 1 1 to 20 whose height is variable and has an asymmetrical surface, one part being higher than the other.
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