Breast protection body support system

Abstract

A system including a torso support for a user in a prone position protects the user's breasts from compressive forces. The torso support has a length corresponding to an approximate distance from the upper abdomen to shoulders of a user. Cavities are provided to receive breasts. A portion of the pillow adjacent the abdomen is cut away to provide a recess for a user's rib cage. An upper surface of the torso support may be canted at an angle to approximate an angle at which a user's upper body tilts with respect to a horizontal support surface. A fabric cover for the torso support includes a sleeve in registration with each breast cavity. The sleeve may be closed at to a lower end adjacent a bottom of each breast cavity. The system may further comprise a head cushion that mates with the torso support to fit efficiently in a carrying case.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present subject matter relates to a system including a support pillow for supporting a user in a prone position and protecting the user's breasts from compressive forces.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]Women have occasion to be in a prone position on surfaces having varying degrees of rigidity. For example, a woman may be positioned on a table while receiving a therapeutic body massage. Compressive forces apply pressure to the woman's breasts. Some pressure is caused by body weight. Significant pressure may be created by vertical force applied to the back during a massage. Such pressure may cause discomfort. Discomfort will be especially pronounced in women with large breasts, e.g., whose bra cup size is D or DD.[0005]In the case of women with breast implants, damage may be a concern as well as discomfort. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 300,000 American women had breast augmenta...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a torso support pillow that can protect a user's breast implants and a head cushion that can be attached to the pillow for added comfort. The pillow has recesses that can hold the user's breast and torso, reducing strain on the implants. The user's head can also be supported with a head cushion that can be stored within the pillow. The pillow is covered for protection. The technical effect is that the torus support pillow and head cushion provide improved comfort and support for users while also protecting the user's breast implants.

Problems solved by technology

Such pressure may cause discomfort.

In the case of women with breast implants, damage may be a concern as well as discomfort.

While reliability of such implants has increased over the years, they are still subject to damage.

Another study found that nearly half of silicone implants fail within ten years and three-quarters rupture in 20 years.

Breakage is more obvious with saline implants, because they usually deflate quickly.

Silicone implants may leak slowly, so that a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is needed to determine if it is broken.

Rupture of implants have an increased risk of bursting when subjected to compression.

This arrangement leaves breasts unsupported and subject to the forces of gravity.

Discomfort to large-breasted women may result.

The rectangular cavity can only accommodate breasts whose size does not exceed the depth of the cavity.

However, the manufacturing specifications are complex compared to other prior art supports.

Further, the support is not as conveniently transportable from a home to a massage therapist, e.g., as a nominal tote bag carried by a woman.

Consequently, while the breasts are protected, the back may be thrust into an uncomfortable position.

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