Self-adjusting head and neck pillow

a self-adjusting, head and neck pillow technology, applied in the direction of sofas, beds, chairs, etc., can solve the problems of neck and shoulder fatigue, discomfort and fatigue, and insufficient head support,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-15
MELTON FLORENCE
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While such pillows may provide adequate support for the neck, they often do not provide adequate support for the head.
The result is often discomfort and fatigue; thus, there is a need for a neck pillow that supports both the neck and the head.
While somewhat useful for its intended purpose, this type of pillow may actually increase or even cause neck and shoulder fatigue when used for extended periods of time.
Fatigue or discomfort typically results from the

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[0015] This invention relates to devices used for supporting the head and neck. A first exemplary embodiment of this invention provides a head and neck support device, that includes: a first flexible, contoured support member; and a second flexible, contoured support member pivotally or otherwise attached to the first contoured support member. The contoured support members are positioned in the same orientation relative to one another. A second exemplary embodiment of this invention provides a neck pillow that includes: a first resilient support member, wherein the first resilient support member further comprises a first arm and a second arm; and a second resilient support member pivotally attached to the first resilient support member, wherein the second resilient support member further comprises a third arm and a fourth arm. The resilient support members are oriented in the same direction relative to one another. A third exemplary embodiment of this invention p...

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A head and neck pillow that includes a first crescent-shaped support member, wherein the first crescent-shaped support member further comprises a first arm and a second arm; and, a second crescent-shaped support member pivotally, flexibly, or moveably attached to the first crescent-shaped support member, wherein the second crescent-shaped support member further comprises a third arm and a fourth arm. The crescent-shaped support members are typically oriented in the same direction and the four arms are capable of independent movement under certain circumstances when the neck pillow is in use.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates in general to devices for supporting the neck and head, and in particular to a self-adjusting neck pillow that includes multiple support members that are attached to one another. [0002] Neck pillows of various shapes and sizes have been commercially available for some time. Such neck pillows may include cushioned structures or members that are intended to provide support during prolonged periods of use. While such pillows may provide adequate support for the neck, they often do not provide adequate support for the head. The user of this type of neck pillow must continually push his or her head in a backwards motion to make contact with the pillow. The result is often discomfort and fatigue; thus, there is a need for a neck pillow that supports both the neck and the head. [0003] Another type of neck pillow is the crescent or ring-shaped pillow, which is intended for situations where the user is sitting upright in a chair or se...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C20/00A47C16/00
CPCA47C7/383
Inventor MELTON, FLORENCE
Owner MELTON FLORENCE
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