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This disclosure relates to a cushion and more particularly to a pillow providing cervical alignment by way of a cervical spine support structure that is positioned along a major axis of the pillow, and that can be rotated around the major axis. The pillow utilizes one or more of the following features: 1) a dimensionally correct platform for the proper sleep posture of a majority of body types on a wide array of mattress types; 2) A non-crush zone integrated cervical support roll which can be adjusted for extended durations of supportive comfort. (The roll—in and of itself—is unique compared to the standard of care because of its foam densities and its semi-hollowed out section); and 3) A sleep posture platform with a side sleeping position and a back-sleeping position. The pillow standardizes care by placement of the support roll inside a dimensionally correct platform using different materials.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/492,347, filed Apr. 20, 2017, which in turn claimed priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/325,075, filed on Apr. 20, 2016, and entitled “ADJUSTABLE CUSHION DEVICE.” The entirety of each of these applications is incorporated herein by reference.
- The present disclosure relates to a cushion and more particularly to a pillow.
- Various devices exist that are intended for use in aligning the cervical spine. For example, McKenzie rolls that can be placed under or inside conventional pillows are prescribed to aid in alignment of the cervical spine. However, since physicians often do not know what type of pillow a McKenzie roll will be placed under, or in, dimensions of a prescribed McKenzie roll may be poorly suited to cervical spine alignment of an individual patient. There are multiple pillows in the marketplace that claim to align the cervical spine. But because of the variabilities in end-user physiology, material selections, sleep position preference, mattress firmness, and personal comfort preferences, no one pillow exists that offers true customization to solve the problem of cervical spine alignment for a wide range of consumers.
- The following is a brief summary of subject matter that is described in greater detail herein. This summary is not intended to be limiting as to the scope of the claims.
- The present disclosure relates to a cushion and more particularly to a pillow providing cervical alignment by way of an adjustable cervical spine support structure that is positioned along a major axis of the pillow, and that can be rotated around the major axis. The adjustable cervical spine support can have two or more segments having different material properties or different geometries. When the adjustable cervical spine support is rotated around the major axis, a level of support provided by the pillow changes based upon an alignment of the segments of the adjustable cervical spine support with respect to a surface of the pillow. The pillow can further be configured to have surface portions of differing densities such that greater support is provided for a user's cervical spine. In addition, the adjustable cervical support gains additional efficacy by being integrated with a specific geometry for the back sleeping position and a specific geometry for a side sleeping position. As such, in embodiments, the pillow is further differentiated from prior cushion devices by having two dimensionally correct platforms in one pillow—a side sleeping platform and a back sleeping platform.
- The above summary presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the devices and/or methods discussed herein. This summary is not an extensive overview of the devices and/or methods discussed herein. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of such devices and/or methods. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example adjustable pillow. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective, cut-away view of an example adjustable pillow, exposing a multi-density cervical spine support. -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view, along the major axis of an example multi-density cervical spine support in a flexed state. -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the adjustable pillow. -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view of an additional embodiment of an adjustable pillow. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an example adjustable cervical spine support. -
FIG. 7A-7C are views of another example adjustable cervical spine support. -
FIG. 8A-D are side view diagrams of spinal alignment and misalignment. - Various technologies pertaining to an adjustable cushion are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. It may be evident, however, that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details.
- Moreover, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from the context, the phrase “X employs A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, the phrase “X employs A or B” is satisfied by any of the following instances: X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B. In addition, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from the context to be directed to a singular form. Additionally, as used herein, the term “exemplary” is intended to mean serving as an illustration or example of something, and is not intended to indicate a preference.
- The present disclosure relates to a cushion and more particularly to a pillow providing cervical alignment by way of an adjustable cervical spine support structure that is positioned along a major axis of the pillow, and that can be rotated around the major axis. In an embodiment, the cervical spine support may also be fixed and not adjustable. The pillow disclosed herein is further differentiated by its integration into a dimensionally correct pillow geometry and a platform that is specific to a back sleeper and a side sleeper.
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FIG. 1 shows an exampleadjustable pillow 100 with anadjustment knob 102 disposed along amajor axis 104 of thepillow 100. Theadjustment knob 102 is coupled to an adjustable cervical spine support 106 (not shown). Theadjustment knob 102 can be used to adjust a firmness of at least a portion of thepillow 100 in order to aid in alignment of a user's cervical spine. In exemplary embodiments, the adjustment knob can comprise a soft yet stiff material, such as a foam or rubber material. Theadjustment knob 102 can include a protruding center portion that can be grasped by a user in order to twist theknob 102 and thereby adjust the adjustablecervical spine support 106. Theadjustable pillow 100 is designed to account for variabilities in end-user physiology, sleep position preference, mattress firmness, and personal comfort preferences. Thepillow 100 is ergonomically shaped, e.g. withrounded ends edges - In the embodiment of
FIG. 1 , thepillow 100 is ergonomically shaped for accommodating a user's neck being rested on alower pillow surface 116, which is above the adjustablecervical spine support 106. Thepillow 100 is also ergonomically configured to accommodate a user's skull to rest against anupper pillow surface 118. In this embodiment, the adjustablecervical spine support 106 and themajor axis 104 is located offset from the center of the pillow toward thelower end 108 of thepillow 100 as depicted inFIG. 1 . For example, themajor axis 104 may be within 1.5 to 4 inches of the lower end of the pillow, such as 2 to 3.75 inches, or 2.5 to 3.5 inches. -
FIG. 2 shows details of the adjustablecervical spine support 106 in a cut-away view of thepillow 100. In this embodiment, thespine support 106 is a multi-density cervical spine support that is rotatable along themajor axis 104 to expose three-segments medium 206, or firm 208) in a position configured to be directly under the user's cervical spine. The threesegments pillow 100 and are coupled to the adjustment knob 102 (SeeFIG. 1 ) at one end. A second adjustment knob (not shown) may be present on the opposite side of thepillow 100 and is also coupled to the adjustablecervical spine support 106. At the center of the adjustablecervical spine support 106, a universaljoint armature 212 runs along themajor axis 104 of the adjustablecervical spine support 106 to allow for adjustability while providing flexibility on a variety of mattress densities. In some embodiments, a coupling that allows rotation of thecervical spine support 106 about themajor axis 104 connects the universaljoint armature 212 to theadjustment knob 102. The coupling may be attached to thepillow 100 and provides support to theuniversal joint armature 212 while allowing the cervical spine support 106 to be rotated. For example, the coupling can be rigid and fixed to thepillow 100 such that the coupling does not rotate, while the universaljoint armature 212 protrudes through an opening in the coupling. Theadjustment knob 102 can be attached to the portion of the universaljoint armature 212 that protrudes through the opening in the fixed coupling, thereby allowing thecervical spine support 106 to be rotated by way of theadjustment 102. - It is considered that the
multi-density segments material 1 inch (25 percent of its thickness) is recorded. For example, if the sample requires 36 lbs. of pressure to indent it 1 inch, its ILD is 36. In an embodiment, the ILD of the segments ofmaterial - The material for the three segments and for the rest of the pillow may comprise memory foam, polyurethane foam, rubber, other types of particulate and non-particulate polymeric foam, latex, Talaly latex, natural latex, and synthetic latex, chopped foam, feathers, particulate material such as rubber, latex, Talaly latex, natural latex, and synthetic latex, or plastic beads, or natural filler material such as buckwheat husks. If particulate material or feathers are used, they would be contained in an appropriately shaped bag or other suitable container that does not interfere with the firmness of the material being felt from outside the container. In embodiments disclosed herein the material for the cervical spine support and the segments thereof is more firm than the surrounding pillow material. For example, the cervical spine support may comprise relatively firm non-viscoelastic foam, while the surrounding pillow, or at least the portion of the pillow above the cervical spine support, comprises a softer viscoelastic foam material.
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cervical spine support 106 is configured to be in a cylindrical shape and fits within a hollow cylinder compartment in the interior of thepillow 100. In an embodiment, sufficient clearance for the adjustablecervical spine support 106 to rotate within the cylindrical compartment is provided. This clearance may have a range, for example, 1 micrometer to 1 cm in circumferential difference, such as 10 micrometers to 1 mm, or 100 micrometers to 5 mm. In another embodiment, there may be no clearance so long as the materials allow the adjustablecervical spine support 106 to rotate within the cylindrical compartment. - In other embodiments, either or both of the
cervical spine support 106 or the hollow compartment can have irregularities in shape such that thecervical spine support 106 fits snugly within the hollow compartment when rotated to some positions and rotates freely when rotated to others. For example, thecervical spine support 106 can have protrusions and the hollow compartment can have indentations corresponding to the protrusions. When thecervical spine support 106 is rotated, the protrusions can make contact with the interior of the compartment, causing resistance due to friction, until the protrusions reach the indentations. When the protrusions of thecervical spine support 106 reach the indentations of the compartment as thecervical spine support 106 is rotated, the protrusions no longer make contact with the interior of the compartment. Thus, resistance to rotation of thecervical spine support 106 can be higher in some orientations of thecervical spine support 106 than others. This allows thecervical spine support 106 to rotate easily to one or more desired “settings” while keeping thecervical spine support 106 from rotating to another setting unless intentionally rotated by a user of thepillow 100. This may also affect the firmness of the pillow. - Additional embodiments of the adjustable
cervical spine support 106 could have a minimum of two different density sections, and a maximum of four different density sections. -
FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the adjustablecervical spine support 106 in a flexed state to simulate an in-use scenario accounting for the weight of the end-user's head and cervical spine, along with the give in a mattress. In this embodiment, the universaljoint armature 212 consists of threerigid elements 302, connected by twoflexible elements 304. The rigid material may be hard plastic, metal, or some other rigid material. The flexible elements may, for example, be u-joint couplings or thinner, i.e., narrowed portions of the same material as the rigid material. Additional embodiments of the universal joint armature could include additional flexible and/or rigid elements. The rigid and flexible elements should be configured to allow flexibility away from themajor axis 104, but provide rigidity for rotation about themajor axis 104. In an embodiment, the length of the centralrigid element 302 is configured to be approximately the width a user's cervical spine, e.g., 2 to 5 inches, or 2.5 to 4.5 inches, or 3 to 4 inches. - The
multi-density segments joint armature 212 by an adhesive or molding process. They may also be adhered or molded to each other at their respective surfaces running along themajor axis 104. -
FIG. 4 shows a side view cross-section of an embodiment. This view shows the offset position of the adjustablecervical spine support 106 to create athin section 402 on abottom side 404 of thepillow 100, and athicker section 406 on thetop side 408 of thepillow 100, to create additional opportunities for comfort. In this embodiment, themajor axis 104 is nearer abottom side 404 of thepillow 100 than atop side 408 of thepillow 100, such as, for example themajor axis 104 may be offset from the midpoint between the top andbottom sides -
FIG. 5 shows a side view cross-section of another embodiment of anadjustable pillow 502 providing cervical alignment by way of a multi-density cervicalspine support structure 504 that is positioned along a major axis 506 (extending into the page) of thepillow 502, and that can be rotated around themajor axis 506. Thepillow 502 comprises alower section 508, having alower surface 509, and anupper section 510, having anupper surface 511, wherein thelower section 508 and theupper section 510 are joined at aninterface 512. In an example, thelower section 508 can be placed on a mattress or other surface for sleeping and a head of a user of thepillow 502 can rest on theupper section 510 when thepillow 502 is in use. In other embodiments, thelower section 508 andupper section 510 are integrally made, that is, they are manufactured as a single unit with a cavity forsupport structure 504. - In an example, the
lower section 508 and theupper section 510 of thepillow 502 are joined at theinterface 512 by a glue or other adhesive material. In an exemplary embodiment, when joined, the lower andupper sections pillow 502 with thepillow 502 laying on a flat surface. Generally, all dimensions disclosed herein are measured at the most extreme point of the dimension if not otherwise stated. - The
pillow 502 can include acavity 514 extending through thepillow 502 along themajor axis 506. The multi-densitycervical spine support 504 can be disposed inside thecavity 514 and can be rotated inside thecavity 514 by way of a knob (not pictured) attached to an end of the multi-densitycervical spine support 504. The multi-densitycervical spine support 504 comprises a plurality ofsegments multi-density segments material - The
segments cervical spine support 504 has a cylindrical shape. For example, thesegment 516 can be joined to thesegment 518 at aninterface 522, thesegment 518 can be joined to thesegment 520 at aninterface 524, and thesegment 520 can be joined to thesegment 516 at aninterface 526. Thesegments interfaces segments - The
exemplary pillow 502 further comprises ahead well portion 528 that makes up at least a part of theupper section 510. In some embodiments, thehead well portion 528 can make up at least a part of each of theupper section 510 and thelower section 508. The head well 528 comprises supportingsurfaces 530 separated by a plurality ofgrooves 532. The supportingsurfaces 530 can comprise a material having a density and/or a hardness that differs from a density or hardness of either or both of the lower and upper sections 508-510 of thepillow 502. Thegrooves 532 may function to allow airflow through the head well 528, and other parts of thepillow 502, which can keep a user of thepillow 502 cool. Thelower section 508 of thepillow 502 can also havegrooves 534 along thelower surface 509 of thepillow 502 in order to promote airflow over thelower surface 509. In exemplary embodiments, the head well 528 can have a height between anupper surface 536 of thesupport portion 528 and alower surface 538 of the head well 528 of 0.8 to 2.7 inches, 1 to 2.5 inches, 1.25 to 2.25 inches, or 1.4 to 2 inches. Theupper surface 511 of thepillow 502 includes theupper surface 536 of thehead well portion 528. - The
head well portion 528 is configured for a user's head and neck to rest in the supine position, with the back of the head resting against theupper surface 536 of thehead well portion 528 with the neck resting over the multi-densitycervical spine support 504. In another use, a user can rest the head and neck on theupper portion 510 of thepillow 502, with the neck, resting over the multi-densitycervical spine support 504 and the side of the head resting against theupper surface 511 of thepillow 502. In still another use, a user can turn thepillow 502 over, and thelower surface 509 of thepillow 502 is configured for a user's head and neck to rest in the side-lying position with the neck resting over the multi-densitycervical spine support 504. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , another exemplary embodiment of an adjustable cervicalspine support structure 600 is illustrated. The adjustablecervical spine support 600 comprises afirst portion 602 and asecond portion 604. The first portion comprises a first material having a first density. Thesecond portion 604 comprises a second material having a second density. Thefirst portion 602 and thesecond portion 604 are joined such that a hollow cylindricalinterior region 606 is formed that extends along amajor axis 608 running through the adjustablecervical spine support 600. An end cap 610 (or knob) is connected to the terminal end of the adjustable cervicalspine support structure 600. The opposite end of the adjustablecervical spine support 600 may also be connected to an end cap (not shown). The interface of the first 602 andsecond portion 604 and theend cap 610 may be joined together as disclosed in the prior embodiments. In an embodiment, the adjustablecervical spine support 600 is included in the adjustable pillow disclosed above instead of the adjustablecervical spine support 106 ofFIGS. 2 and 4 , or the multi-densitycervical spine support 504 ofFIG. 5 . - Referring now to
FIGS. 7A-7C , still another exemplary embodiment of an adjustable cervicalspine support structure 700 is illustrated. Referring toFIG. 7A , a perspective view of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 is shown. The adjustablecervical spine support 700 comprises afirst portion 702 and asecond portion 704 joined to form a substantially cylindrical shape. As in other embodiments described herein, thefirst portion 702 can comprise a first material having a first density, and thesecond portion 704 can comprise a second material having a second density. In an embodiment, the ILD of the first andsecond portions second portion 704 can comprise a softer material than thefirst portion 702. For example, thefirst portion 702 can comprise a first type of foam having an ILD of 45 and thesecond portion 704 can comprise a second type of foam having an ILD of 17. An end cap 706 (or knob) is connected to the terminal end of the adjustablecervical spine support 700. The opposite end of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 is also be connected to anend cap 708. - Referring to
FIG. 7B , a view facing one of the terminal ends of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 is shown, wherein theend cap second portion 704 of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 has a cut-out 710 running along amajor axis 712 of the adjustablecervical spine support 700. Thus, when thefirst portion 702 and thesecond portion 704 are joined, a compartment with a half cylinder hollow opening is formed that runs along the length of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 parallel to themajor axis 712. The cut-out 710 may also be of different geometries and produce different hollow openings when the first andsecond portions cervical spine support 700. The firmness of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 depends upon both the densities of the materials comprising the first andsecond portions first portion 702 and thesecond portion 704 comprise the same material having the same density, and the variation in firmness of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 depends entirely upon the orientation of the cut-out 710 with respect to the force applied to the adjustablecervical spine support 700. Referring toFIG. 7C , a side view of the adjustablecervical spine support 700 is illustrated. - The teachings recited herein are not limited to just pillows, but could also be employed in other types of cushions or cushion-containing furniture, such as chairs, seats used in transportation, mattresses, and hospital furniture.
- In an embodiment, the adjustable
cervical spine support 106 may be used outside thepillow 100, by itself, for example, as an aid for exercise or for massage. In an embodiment, themulti-density segments major axis 104, in particular, the separation may correspond to the area where flexible joints of the universaljoint armature 212 are. In addition, in an embodiment, themulti-density segments joint armature 212, that is, thesegments joint armature 212. - Referring now to
FIGS. 8A-8D , diagrams showing exemplary alignments and misalignments of a spine of a human subject are illustrated.FIG. 8A shows an alignment of a person'sspine 800 in a side-lying position wherein a continuous spline is formed by cervical 802, thoracic 804, and lumbar 806 sections of thespine 800.FIG. 8B illustrates a misalignment of thecervical section 802 of thespine 800 wherein a continuous spline running through thethoracic section 804 and thelumbar section 806 is misaligned with thecervical section 802.FIG. 8C illustrates a misalignment ofhead 808 andneck 810 sections of thespine 800 of the subject in a supine position in both flexion and hyperextension.FIG. 8D illustrates alignment of thehead 808 andneck 810 sections of thespine 800 in the supine position, wherein the sections 808-810 are shown aligned with parallel horizontal planes. These exemplary alignment and misalignment guidelines were used to determine the various measurements in Tables 1 and 2, below. - Provided below in Tables 1 and 2 are exemplary data relating to effects of various pillow design parameters on alignment of subjects' cervical spines in connection with using a pillow constructed in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The data include, for each test subject, a shoulder width, hip width, and a difference between the shoulder width and the hip width (labeled “Physiological Differential”). The data also include, for each subject, a height of the highest point of the subject's head when lying on a test bed frame with the subject's spine in alignment (labeled “Alignment Height”). This “alignment height” was determined in accordance with
FIG. 8A by a neck and spine specialist from visual assessments of the test subjects. Then a height of the highest point of the subject's head was determined when lying on the test bed frame with the subject's head resting on a first prototype pillow having a total height of approximately 6 inches and a head well depth of approximately 1 inch (labeled “Prototype 1”). All data in Tables 1 and 2 are in units of inches unless otherwise noted. - The data further include a difference in height of the subject's head between the alignment height and the height for each of a variety of prototype pillows. In the side-lying position (Table 1) the subjects rested their head and neck on the lower surface 535, (i.e, the head-well portion was facing the mattress) of a pillow constructed similarly to
pillow 502. The data show the difference in height when the subject's head is resting on the first pillow prototype having a height of 6 inches (labeled “Alignment Height Differential”), the difference in height when the subject's head is resting on a second pillow prototype having height of 5.5 inches (labeled “Differential (Prototype 2)”), and the difference in height when the subject's head is resting on a third pillow prototype having height of 5.25 inches (labeled “Differential (Prototype 3)”). Thus, the smaller the absolute value of the number for the “Differential” data points the closer the subject was to being in correct alignment. - In the supine position (Table 2), the subjects rested their head and neck on the
upper section 510 and head well 528 of a pillow constructed similarly topillow 502. The data include the difference in height when the subject's head is resting on the first pillow prototype having height of 6 inches and head well depth of 1 inch (labeled “Alignment Height Differential”), the difference in height when the subject's head is resting on a fourth pillow prototype having height of 5.5 inches and head well depth of 2 inches (labelled “Differential (Prototype 4)”), and the difference in height when the subject's head is resting on a fifth pillow prototype having height of 5.25 inches and head well depth of 2 inches (labeled “Differential (Prototype 5)”). -
TABLE 1 Side-lying position: Alignment Differential Differential Shoulder Hip Physiological Alignment Prototype Height (Prototype (Prototype Gender Width Width Differential Height 1 Differential 2) 3) GP M 17.75 14 3.75 28.75 28.75 0 −0.5 −0.75 MT M 17.75 14.5 3.25 29 28.875 −0.125 −0.625 −0.875 AD M 18 13.75 4.25 28 28.75 0.75 0.25 0 RP M 20.5 14.25 6.25 28.125 28.5 0.375 −0.125 −0.375 TS F 15.5 13.5 2 27 29 2 1.5 1.25 SH M 16.5 13 3.5 28.25 28.875 0.625 0.125 −0.125 JC M 17 13.5 3.5 27.25 28.875 1.625 1.125 0.875 BP F 15.875 14.5 1.375 27.875 29.125 1.25 0.75 0.5 KM F 19 18 1 27.625 28.625 1 0.5 0.25 GALA F 17.125 17.125 0 27.75 29 1.25 0.75 0.5 BJ F 18.75 16 2.75 28.25 29.25 1 0.5 0.25 VM F 16.75 13.75 3 27.75 28.75 1 0.5 0.25 KH F 18.75 16.25 2.5 28.375 28.625 0.25 −0.25 −0.5 LH F 14.375 13.75 0.625 28.125 29 0.875 0.375 0.125 MM F 18.75 15 3.75 29.5 29.75 0.25 −0.25 −0.5 SMS F 16.25 14.75 1.5 28 29.5 1.5 1 0.75 SLS F 16 12.5 3.5 28.5 29.125 0.625 0.125 −0.125 KS F 17.75 15 2.75 27.875 28.875 1 0.5 0.25 MA F 16 12.5 2.5 27.75 28.875 1.125 0.625 0.375 JS M 19.25 13.125 6.125 28.125 29 0.875 0.375 0.125 -
TABLE 2 Supine position: Alignment Differential Differential Shoulder Hip Physiological Alignment Prototype Height (Prototype (Prototype Gender Width Width Differential Height 1 Differential 4) 5) GP M 17.75 14 3.75 27.875 30 2.125 0.625 0.375 MT M 17.75 14.5 3.25 27.875 29.625 1.75 0.25 0 AD M 18 13.75 4.25 27.375 29 1.625 0.125 −0.125 RP M 20.5 14.25 6.25 TS F 15.5 13.5 2 SH M 16.5 13 3.5 JC M 17 13.5 3.5 BP F 15.875 14.5 1.375 28 29.875 1.875 0.375 0.125 KM F 19 18 1 28.25 30 1.75 0.25 0 GALA F 17.125 17.125 0 27.25 29.875 2.625 1.125 0.875 BJ F 18.75 16 2.75 27.75 29.375 1.625 0.125 −0.125 VM F 16.75 13.75 3 27.75 29.625 1.875 0.375 0.125 KH F 18.75 16.25 2.5 27.875 29.5 1.625 0.125 −0.125 LH F 14.375 13.75 0.625 28.25 30.125 1.875 0.375 0.125 MM F 18.75 15 3.75 28 29.625 1.625 0.125 −0.125 SMS F 16.25 14.75 1.5 27.875 29.875 2 0.5 0.25 SLS F 16 12.5 3.5 27.5 29.625 2.125 0.625 0.375 KS F 17.75 15 2.75 28.125 30 1.875 0.375 0.125 MA F 16 13.5 2.5 28 29.5 1.5 0 −0.25 JS M 19.25 3.125 16.125 27.875 29.875 2 0.5 0.25
Through the study it was determined that the greatest number of subjects were closest to alignment when using prototype pillows 3 and 5. - What has been described above includes examples of one or more embodiments. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable modification and alteration of the above devices or methodologies for purposes of describing the aforementioned aspects, but one of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that many further modifications and permutations of various aspects are possible. Accordingly, the described aspects are intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the details description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
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1. A cushion comprising:
a top side, a bottom side, a cylindrical compartment; and
a cylindrical cervical spine support disposed in the cylindrical compartment, the cylindrical cervical spine support running along a major axis and comprising two or more segments of material with different densities or geometries also running along the major axis;
the cervical spine support being configured to freely rotate in relation to the cushion around the major axis within the cylindrical compartment.
2. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the cushion is configured to have sufficient clearance for the adjustable cervical spine support to freely rotate within the cylindrical compartment.
3. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical cervical spine support is free of protrusions.
4. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical compartment is free of indentations corresponding to protrusions, if present, on the cylindrical cervical spine support.
5. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein a knob is coupled to the cervical spine support and the knob is configured to facilitate rotation of the cervical spine support.
6. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the two or more segments of material comprise a firm segment and a soft segment, as determined by the Indentation Load Deflection test.
7. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the two or more segments of material are of the same geometry but of different densities.
8. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the two or more segments of material are of different internal geometries.
9. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical compartment runs between opposite sides of the cushion.
10. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical compartment and the cylindrical cervical spine support have a 1 micrometer to 1 centimeter circumferential difference.
11. The cushion of claim 1 , further comprising:
a head well portion having a lower surface with a depth of 0.8 to 2.7 inches from a top side of the pillow;
wherein the pillow has a total thickness of 5 to 6.25 inches from the top side of the pillow to the bottom side of the pillow.
12. The cushion of claim 1 , wherein the cervical spine support is configured to rotate around the major axis while in continuous contact with the cylindrical compartment.
13. A pillow comprising:
a cervical spine support running along a major axis and comprising two or more segments of material having different densities or geometries, the two or more segments also running along the major axis;
the cervical spine support being coupled in a configuration to rotate around the major axis in relation to the pillow;
the cervical spine support having a substantially cylindrical exterior shape free of protrusions.
14. The pillow of claim 13 , wherein the two or more segments of the cervical spine support are joined by an adhesive.
16. The pillow of claim 13 , wherein at least one of the two or more segments has an interior cut-out running along the at least one segment in a direction of the major axis.
17. The pillow of claim 13 , wherein a knob is coupled to the cervical spine support and the knob is configured to facilitate rotation of the cervical spine support.
18. A pillow comprising:
a cervical spine support running along a major axis and comprising two or more segments of material having different densities, the two or more segments also running along the major axis; and
a cylindrical compartment in the pillow;
the cervical spine support being configured to rotate around the major axis in relation to the pillow while in continuous contact with a cylindrical compartment of the pillow.
19. The pillow of claim 18 , wherein the cylindrical cervical spine support is free of protrusions.
20. The pillow of claim 19 , wherein the cylindrical compartment and the cylindrical cervical spine support have a 1 micrometer to 1 centimeter circumferential difference.
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