Adjustable pillow for supporting an infant

a pillow and adjustable technology, applied in the field of pillows, can solve the problems of caregivers' build-up of perspiration, caregivers' fatigue, and further discomfort, and achieve the effect of reducing the amount of perspiration on the caregiver's body

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-17
MARGALIT RACHEL
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a pillow for supporting infants that can be adjusted to fit different caregivers' arms. The pillow can be secured at both the upper and lower parts of the arm for added comfort and security."

Problems solved by technology

However, during a prolonged feeding period, the infant may experience discomfort from the caregiver's arm and the caregiver may experience fatigue.
Further discomfort may arise from the build-up of perspiration on the caregiver's arm.
A problem arises, however, when the caregiver is young and has a thinner and shorter arm than an adult caregiver would.
The Sue invention does not provide any adjustability to accommodate for the different arm lengths that caregivers may have.
Furthermore, the Sue invention is not secured about the caregiver's arm, therefore creating the possibility that the pillow may accidentally slip down the caregiver's arm.
And the Cadden invention also lacks any sort of securing device to ensure that the pillow feeding sleeve is held firmly in place.
Furthermore, the Cadden device discloses a reduced thickness at both ends, which could cause an infant's head to accidentally slip off of the pillow.
Although these elastic bands help provide security, they are rough and may cause abrasions on the highly sensitive skin of the infant.
And again, the Thomas invention fails to provide any adjustability for the varying arm lengths of different caregivers.

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first embodiment

[0014]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pillow for supporting an infant consistent with the present invention. The pillow is shown in use with a caregiver supporting an infant.

[0015]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pillow of FIG. 1.

[0016]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an open end of the pillow of FIG. 1.

second embodiment

[0017]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a pillow for supporting an infant consistent with the present invention.

[0018]FIG. 5 is a perspective, partially cut-away view of an open end of the pillow of FIG. 4. The pillow is shown as having a portion of the substantially tubular body folded back upon itself.

third embodiment

[0019]FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an open end of a pillow for supporting an infant consistent with the present invention.

[0020]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an open end of the pillow of FIG. 6. The pillow is shown as having a portion of the substantially tubular pillow gathered and held in place by two straps.

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Abstract

A pillow that provides support for an infant, especially during feeding. The pillow is preferably adjustable to accommodate for the varying lengths and thicknesses of different caretakers' arms. Further preferably, the pillow is also adjustable to help secure the pillow about the upper portion of the caretaker's arm. Still further preferably, the pillow is adjustable to help secure the pillow about the lower portion of caretaker's arm.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention pertains in general to pillows and pertains in particular to an adjustable pillow for providing support to an infant. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] When feeding an infant, a caregiver usually cradles the infant in his / her arm to hold the infant upright. Oftentimes, the caregiver may sit in a chair or couch and will rest his / arm upon the chair's arm for support. However, during a prolonged feeding period, the infant may experience discomfort from the caregiver's arm and the caregiver may experience fatigue. Further discomfort may arise from the build-up of perspiration on the caregiver's arm. Several attempts have been made to address these issues. [0003] For example U.S. Pat. No. 5,239,717, issued to Sue, appears to disclose a pillow for a caregiver's arm for supporting the head of a baby. The pillow is comprised of two side-by-side interconnected layers which lie flat and are juxtaposed relative to each other. The pillow forms a tub...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47D15/00
CPCA47D13/02
InventorMARGALIT, RACHEL
OwnerMARGALIT RACHEL