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Therapeutic support pillow

a therapeutic support and pillow technology, applied in the field of adjustable height therapeutic support pillows, can solve the problems of affecting the therapeutic pressure, and affecting the effect of the prescribed pressur

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-07-07
ORTHO SUPPORT
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One drawback to these masks involves keeping the mask sealed on the user's nose and mouth during sleep.
Sleeping on the “normal” pillow may tend to dislodge the seal around the user's nose / mouth because the face and nose are constantly in contact with the surface of the pillow.
When the seal around the user's nose and / or mouth breaks, air pressure may be lost through the resulting leak, which in turn may alter the prescribed therapeutic pressure.

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[0016]Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable height therapeutic support pillow possessing symmetrical cavities designed to accommodate breathing assistive masks. The adjustable height therapeutic support pillow may reduce pillow contact pressure on the mask, adding comfort for a user when lying in either the side or supine position. In embodiments of the invention, pillow height adjustments may allow for proper height clearance for varying sizes of masks. The height adjustments may also allow for customization of the pillow to fit the end user by maintaining the neck and upper back in straight alignment; thus, anatomically reducing stress on the user's spine and simultaneously normalizing the alignment of the neck and upper back which reduces airway resistance and allows the user to breathe more freely.

[0017]In embodiments of the present invention, the height of the pillow may be adjustable such that it can be individually customized for an end user in ei...

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Abstract

The present invention is directed to a pillow including a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer. The top layer includes a front neck supporting buttress, a back neck supporting buttress and a cavity connecting the front neck supporting buttress and the back neck supporting buttress. The cavity is configured to accommodate a facial mask. The middle layer is connectable to the top layer and includes at least two inserts. Removal of at least one of the inserts provides for customized angulations of the pillow. The bottom layer is connectable to one of the top layer or the middle layer.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the field of medical devices, and more specifically, to an adjustable height therapeutic support pillow designed to accommodate users with breathing assistive masks.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A pillow is typically used during sleep to position the head of a user to a certain orientation and, in some medically necessary situations, to prevent obstruction of the user's airway. Pillows may be used for comfort and / or to provide assistance to users of certain medical devices that are required to be worn during sleep. For example, users diagnosed with clinically significant Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may be prescribed breathing assistive masks for use during sleep. These breathing assistive masks may be connected to an airflow generator with a hose to provide a positive air stream and maintain an open air passageway while the user is asleep.[0003]One drawback to these masks involves keeping the mask sealed on the user's...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C20/00
CPCA47G2009/1018A47G9/109
Inventor FRYDMAN, LARRY G.
Owner ORTHO SUPPORT
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