Apparatus and method for determining an individuals pillow type

a pillow and pillow body technology, applied in the field of pillows, can solve the problems of affecting the comfort of people's neck, unnatural positioning of the head of the person, and insufficient firmness of the pillow,

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-26
HOOPER MARK G
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[0007] The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide the proper pillow for a person based on the person's sleeping position, mattress firmness and the characteristics of the person. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a custom designed pillow based on preferred sleeping position, such as back, side or stomach, and certain characteristics, such as ...

Problems solved by technology

Pillows can be too firm or not firm enough.
If a pillow has the wrong fill weight and/or fill material it will cause the head of the person to be positioned uncomfortably and unnaturally.
This leads to a sore neck, a loss of sleep, and an unpleasant sleeping experience that can include pain and stiffness.
A person who does not get enough restful sleep will be unable to fully enjoy life and ...

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[0069] The present invention relates to custom designed pillows and a method for determining an appropriate pillow for a person based on the characteristics of the person. The custom designed pillows are designed based on the specific characteristics of the person that will be using the pillow, such as sleeping position, height, weight, age, sex, posture, body type, chest size, neck size, head size, and a preferred pillow firmness. Similarly, the method for determining an appropriate pillow takes these characteristics into consideration to determine a pillow that will suit the specific needs of the person. This invention solves the problem of sleep that is disturbed and not restful or enjoyable because of pillows that do not properly suit the body and sleeping preferences of the person using them.

[0070]FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a first custom designed pillow 100. The pillow 100 includes two short sides 110, first long side 120, a second long side, top side 130, a bottom side...

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Abstract

The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide the proper pillow for a person based on the person's sleeping position and the characteristics of the person. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a custom designed pillow based on preferred sleeping position, such as back, side or stomach, and certain characteristics, such as height and weight. These characteristics influence the appropriate pillow for a person. The sleeping position of the person determines the proper pillow structure for that person. The characteristics of the person determine the proper fill weight of the pillow. Determining a proper pillow based on these characteristics will allow the person to get pleasant, restful, and undisturbed sleep.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 594,363 filed on Mar. 31, 2005, entitled, “Apparatus and Method for Determining an Individual's Pillow Type,” which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention is directed towards a pillow, and in particular to a custom designed pillow based on the characteristics of the user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] People customarily rest their heads on a pillow when they sleep. Most persons desire relaxing, enjoyable, refreshing, and undisturbed sleep. Pillows help accomplish this by providing proper support to people's necks and heads while they sleep. Pillows can also provide a pleasant soft and cool sensation on the skin of people's necks and face. [0004] An average person spends over 2,500 hours a year with his or her head on a pillow. The quality of a person's sleep is a very important factor in the person's...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/00
CPCA47G9/10
Inventor HOOPER, MARK
Owner HOOPER MARK G
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