Orthopedic support device

a support device and orthopedic technology, applied in the field of support devices, can solve the problems of many traditional pillows and positioning devices that do not provide lateral support of the torso or allow for variable positioning of the shoulder, and are susceptible to head, neck and upper body injuries, etc., to achieve optimal sleep, relieve stress on the spine, shoulder and arm, and eliminate shoulder and arm discomfort

US20140174452A1Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-26REAVES DERRICK B
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
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Publication Date
2014-06-26
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An orthopedic support device includes a body pillow that supports and biases the head, the neck, and the torso in a recumbent side position to help relieve pressure on the neck, hip, spine, and shoulders. The support device utilizes a bisected body portion that forms a channel. The channel runs along a longitudinal axis of the body portion, enabling at least partial entry of the torso in a sideways position. The channel terminates at a cavity at a body upper end. The cavity also helps retain the torso in the side position by enabling entry of an upper arm, such as a shoulder, when the arm extends down the sides of the torso. Further up along the device, at the head portion, an elevated contour portion slopes gently downward to create an angle efficacious for reducing stress on the neck. A side pouch can hold a heating pad.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 745,975 filed Dec. 26, 2012, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to a support device, and more particularly relates to an orthopedic body pillow that supports and biases the head and the torso to a recumbent side position, and at least partially restricts the torso to the side position to help relieve stress on the spine, neck, and hips.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates generally to an orthopedic support device that biases the torso and the head to a recumbent side position and retains the torso in a channel to inhibit movement from the side position to help relieve stress on the spine, neck, hips, and shoulders.

[0004] Typically, a recumbent position is the body configuration assumed during or prior to sleeping or relaxing. The proper support of a head,...

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[0033]While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward. It is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms.

[0034]The present invention provides an orthopedically therapeutic support device 100, such as a body pillow that is sized and dimensioned to support a head, a neck, and a torso. The support device 100 is configured to support the head and the torso in a recumbent side position to relieve pressure on the spine, neck, hip and shoulders. In some embodiments, the support device 100 utilizes a bisected body portion 108 that forms a channel 114. The channel 114 runs along a longitudinal axis of the body portion 108, enabling at least partia...