GB2404852A

GB2404852A - Soft supporting block

Info

Publication number: GB2404852A
Application number: GB0319006A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Deborah Davies
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2003-08-13
Filing date: 2003-08-13
Publication date: 2005-02-16
Also published as: GB0319006D0

Abstract

A soft supporting block used in yoga includes a support element consisting of a block of high density foam with chamfered edges all round (1, fig 1) encased in two pieces of reflex foam (2 , fig 1) which are sealed around the block of high density foam for the cushioning element ,( 1 and 2 fig 1) are then wrapped in a polyester wading (3, fig 1) for the softness element, all three previously mentioned elements are then encased in a exterior cover of strong cotton fabric (4 ,fig 1) and sewn at all edges as shown in figure 2.

Description

SOFT SUPPORTING BLOCK

The invention relates to a supporting block used in Yoga, its function is primarily to raise and support the head during relaxation, but is versatile in so much as it can also be used as a support for other parts of the body during Yoga practice.

A block is used in Yoga practice as a support and is well known, but only consists of a block of high density foam, and has the disadvantage of being too hard, and although supportive does not give much comfort to the user during relaxation, and as its name suggests it is literally a block with no rounded edges at all.

The object of this invention is to give the user the block support that is needed, but with the added benefit of softness and comfort without losing stability.

The materials used in the construction of this block are put together in such a way that the soft supporting block will not change shape or sag, as would say a normal cushion, so that the overall block support will remain as intended. The block needs to be solid in this way and without movement of the materials inside the outer cover, to maintain stability of the block as far as possible without losing comfort.

A description of the preferred construction of the soft supporting block will now be described with references to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows a cross section of the soft supporting block.

Figure 2 shows an isometric view of the overall completed block exterior and outer case as figure 1, 4.

As shown in figure I the soft supporting block consists of four separate material layers. The layers are put together in such a way as to gain maximum stability, support, comfort and softness to the user.

Figure 1, 1 shows the first and most important layer, which is the support element. This consists of a block of high-density foam with chamfered edges. The chamfered edges give the block the first element of comfort.

Figure 1, 2 shows the cushioning element which comprises of two reflex foam pieces which are glued to the block and the edges are pinched and sealed to create a sandwich and secure the block inside, this is the second element of comfort and the first element which creates nonmovement of materials.

Figure 1, 3 shows the softness element, this comprises of a wrap of polyester wading, and this encases the first and second elements, and gives the initial softness to the user. This layer also protects the outer fabric, and stops the movement of materials inside the outer case.

Figure 1, 4 shows the outer case, which comprises of a strong cotton fabric, sewn at all edges to create an outer-case for the other three elements. This is used for its overall strength and natural feel, which is important to the user. The strength of the fabric is important because it needs to encase all the other elements tightly and again aid in the nonmovement of materials inside, thus creating an overall soft supporting block for the user which will not change shape or sag, but will give the user softness and comfort without losing support.

Claims

1. A soft supporting block comprising of four different material elements providing support and comfort when positioned under a body part for support and comfort of that body part.

2. A soft supporting block as claimed in claim I where the support element consists of a high- density foam block with chamfered edges sandwiched and sealed between two pieces of reflex foam as a cushioning element.

3. A soft supporting block as claimed in claim 1 and 2 where by the softness element consists of a wrap of polyester wading around the other two elements as claimed in claim 1 and 2

4 A soft supporting block as claimed in any preceding claim including an outer-case of strong cotton fabric sewn at all edges providing stability of the other three elements encased inside of it as claimed in any preceding claim.

5. A soft supporting block substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.