US20160073802A1 - Multi-position multi-purpose pillow - Google Patents

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US20160073802A1
US20160073802A1 US14/613,164 US201514613164A US2016073802A1 US 20160073802 A1 US20160073802 A1 US 20160073802A1 US 201514613164 A US201514613164 A US 201514613164A US 2016073802 A1 US2016073802 A1 US 2016073802A1
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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
    • A47G9/1054—Pillows for lying face downwards
    • A47G9/1063—Pillows for lying face downwards comprising limb accommodation
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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

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  • This present invention relates to orthopaedic pillows, and more particularly, to orthopaedic pillows that provide cushion to upper body extremities.
  • the present invention is a pillow designed to address these deficiencies in the prior art while providing both alignment of the cervical spine and greater range of movement throughout the arms, shoulders, head and neck of sleeper.
  • the present invention is a multi-position multi-purpose pillow designed to provide comfort and versatility to the upper body extremities during sleep.
  • the present invention is to be used by people who sleep in multiple sleep positions.
  • a feature of the present invention includes a top and bottom section providing greater depth to accommodate the space between a side sleepers outer shoulder and neck, maintaining proper alignment of the cervical spine.
  • Another feature of the present invention includes cushioned hinges providing lateral rotation to accommodate the space between the head and neck of both back and stomach sleepers.
  • Another feature of the present invention includes V-shaped cut outs to comfortably cradle the shoulder when a sleeper is lying in lateral decubitus position.
  • Another feature of the present invention includes arm openings to accommodate a sleeper who extends their arms underneath their head during sleep.
  • FIG. 1 is a isometric exploded view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow comprising top and bottom pillow cushions;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 3 ;
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 showing lateral rotation of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 showing a sleeper lying in lateral decubitus position;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a side sleeper with the sleepers arm extending through the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 , with the elbow of the sleeper bent at an acute angle within the multi-position multi-purpose pillow;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a side sleeper with the sleepers arm extending through the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 , with the elbow of the sleeper bent at a right angle within the multi-position multi-purpose pillow;
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a side sleeper with the sleepers arm extending through the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 , with the elbow of the sleeper bent at an obtuse angle within the multi-position multi-purpose pillow;
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a side sleeper with the sleepers arm extending straight through the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a stomach sleeper with the sleepers arms within the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 , with the arms of the sleeper positioned underneath the sleepers head;
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a stomach sleeper with the sleepers left arm extending through the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 , with the right arm of the sleeper within the multi-position multi-purpose pillow and positioned underneath the sleepers head;
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a stomach sleeper with the sleepers arms extending through the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a back sleeper with the arms extending through the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 2 , with the arms of the sleeper positioned underneath the sleepers head;
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 5 showing a sleeper lying in supine position;
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of FIG. 5 showing a sleeper lying in prone position.
  • FIG. 1 there is an isometric exploded view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow 10 .
  • the instant invention has a top pillow cushion 11 and bottom pillow cushion 12 uniform in shape and size.
  • FIG. 2 there is a perspective view of the multi-position multi-purpose pillow 10 .
  • the top pillow cushion 11 and a bottom pillow cushion 12 are stitched together by the four corner cushion pads ( 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ) of the top pillow cushion 11 and the four corner cushion pads ( 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ) of the bottom pillow cushion 12 .
  • Stitching of the corner cushion pads ( 13 , 17 ), ( 14 , 18 ), ( 15 , 19 ), ( 16 , 20 ) creates a cleft throughout the length and width of pillow 10 .
  • the cleft extends from arm opening 21 to arm opening 22 of pillow 10 .
  • Sleepers can extend their arms through the arm openings 21 and 22 of pillow 10 , cushioning the arms and relieving compression on the muscles and nerves.
  • the average length of the human arm is approximately 25.41 inches.
  • the length from arm opening 21 to arm opening 22 of pillow 10 is 26 inches, accommodating the length of sleepers arm.
  • the present invention includes V-shaped cut outs ( 23 , 24 , 26 , 27 ).
  • V-shaped cut outs 23 and 26 of the top pillow cushion 11 are respectively uncoupled from V-shaped cut outs 24 and 27 of the bottom pillow cushion 12 which form arm openings 25 and 28 thereof.
  • Sleepers may cradle shoulder within cut outs 23 , 24 and 26 , 27 or extend arms through arm openings 25 and 28 , according to the sleep position the user decides to sleep in.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates lateral rotation of the top pillow cushion 11 and bottom pillow cushion 12 .
  • the stitching of corner cushion pads ( 13 , 17 ), ( 14 , 18 ), ( 15 , 19 ), and ( 16 , 20 ) function as hinges allowing such rotation.
  • Rotation of corner cushion pads ( 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ) accommodates rotation of the cervical spine when a sleeper transitions from back sleep position to stomach sleep position interchangeably.
  • FIG. 6 shows a user lying in lateral decubitus position with their head placed on pillow 10 and shoulder within V-shaped cut outs 23 and 24 .
  • the height of the pillow 10 is 7 inches, which cushions the area between the head and shoulder, keeping the cervical spine in alignment.
  • the V-shaped cut outs 23 and 24 comfortably cradle the shoulder.
  • the width of pillow 10 is 19 inches, to accommodate the length of users head.
  • the multi-position multi-purpose pillow of the present invention provides the user with a variety of positions to comfortably place their arm when sleeping or in a supine, lateral or prone position as illustrated;
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a side sleepers arm comfortably extending through arm openings 25 and 22 , with the elbow bent at an acute angle.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a side sleepers arm comfortably extending through arm openings 25 and 22 , with the elbow bent at a right angle.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a side sleepers arm comfortably extending through arm openings 25 and 22 , with the elbow bent at an obtuse angle.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a side sleepers arm comfortably extending straight through arm openings 25 and 28 .
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a stomach sleeper extending the left arm into arm opening 22 and right arm into arm opening 21 with arms comfortably positioned underneath the users head.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a stomach sleeper comfortably extending the left arm through arm openings 22 and 28 , and sleepers right arm into arm opening 21 and positioned underneath the head.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a stomach sleeper comfortably extending the left arm through arm openings 22 and 28 , and users right arm through arm openings 21 and 28 .
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a back sleeper extending the left arm into arm opening 21 and right arm into arm opening 22 , with both arms comfortably positioned underneath the users head.
  • Typical range of motion in the elbow joint is 0-165 degrees flexion and 140-0 degrees extension.
  • FIG. 7-FIG . 14 illustrates full range of movement in the elbow joint of the sleeper in supine, lateral and prone position.
  • the top pillow cushion 11 is laterally rotated towards the user.
  • the adjustment in elevation of pillow 10 accommodates a users cervical spine sleeping in supine position.
  • the top pillow cushion 11 is laterally rotated away from the sleeper.
  • the users head rests on the bottom pillow cushion 12 by stretching V-shaped cut outs 23 .
  • the height of bottom pillow cushion 12 accommodates a user sleeping in prone position.
  • the outer shell of pillow 10 is comprised of nylon/spandex allowing flexibility of V-shaped cut outs 23 herein.
  • the pillow 10 may be filled with polyester fibres or any other resilient fibre fill alike. Further, the outer shell of pillow 10 is to be made of nylon/spandex fabric.

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