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Therapeutic bolster and method of making the same

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-09-10
WOOD ADAM
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[0004]The preferred embodiments of the present invention addresses this need by providing an inexpensive, portable and easy to use therapeutic bolster of an improved construction and method of making the same, which simulates the touch of a human thumb or palm.

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Many people suffer from various injuries or ailments, such as soft tissue injuries, deep tissue injuries and joint injuries, among others, which can result in mild discomfort to deliberating pain.
Due to the busy life of most people and the high cost receiving professional treatment these injuries or ailments are left untreated and the person goes through life coping with the pain.

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[0020]Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0021]Referring now to FIGS. 1-4 of the drawings, reference numeral 10 generally designates the therapeutic bolster of the present invention. The bolster 10, in accordance with the present invention, is designed and constructed to closely simulate the touch of a human thumb or palm of a human hand to provide therapeutic pressure to a user. The unique structure of the bolster and the method of making the bolster provides the simulated touch.

[0022]With reference to FIGS. 1-3, the bolster 10 is cylindrically shaped including a substantially hard, rigid, non-flexible core 12 having a curved outer surface 14 covered by a single layer cushion cover 16 that provides a curved exterior contact surface 18. The core 12 may be a hollow pipe core (as shown) or may be a solid core. The core 12 may be made of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ac...

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Abstract

A therapeutic bolster for applying a constant pressure or a rolling massage to a body portion which simulates the touch of a human thumb or palm. The bolster includes a rigid, non-flexible core having a curved outer surface, and a foam cover substantially surrounding the core. The covering is bonded to the core such that an inward surface of the covering remains in a continuous contact with curved outer surface of the core. A method of making the bolster is also disclosed.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to bolsters, and more particularly, relating to a therapeutic bolster of a construction that simulates the touch of a human palm or thumb to provide therapeutic massage or pressure to areas of the human body.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many people suffer from various injuries or ailments, such as soft tissue injuries, deep tissue injuries and joint injuries, among others, which can result in mild discomfort to deliberating pain. Recovery from these injuries or ailments or relief from pain from these injuries or ailments may be had through proper pressure point and massage technique. Due to the busy life of most people and the high cost receiving professional treatment these injuries or ailments are left untreated and the person goes through life coping with the pain.[0003]Accordingly, there is a need for an alternative means for treating and relieving the pain and discomfort associated with many types of injuri...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C16/00
CPCA61G7/0525A61H2015/0014A61H15/0092
Inventor WOOD, ADAM
Owner WOOD ADAM