Neck and Head Stability Pillow

Abstract

A neck and head stability pillow comprises flat bottom half cylinder fixed to a flat bottom half toroid and both components compose a single pillow. The flat bottom half cylinder fits directly below the neck providing an adequate support and stability to the cervical area. The flat bottom half toroid where the head rests provides the necessary flexibility. The inner elliptic space where the user's occiput rests is created between the flat bottom half toroid arms fixed to the flat bottom half cylinder. The inner diameter between the flat bottom half cylinder and the semi circular flat bottom half toroid elevates the user's occiput rests above the mattress. This graduation assures that the head and neck remain as aligned as possible in its top to bottom axis. The flat bottom surface stabilizes the half toroid fixed to the half cylinder providing full protection and stability for the user's cervical area.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]NoneBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Chronic neck pains and headaches associated with stress, tension, improper posture during rest, sleep or after medical treatments are reaching epidemic proportions. Office workers and people who perform mechanical or repetitive jobs without ergonomic support often times have injury in their cervical areas. These problems are carried to home and affect the rest periods. The neck and head stability pillow addresses these problems providing stability and protection during the rest period. According to Persson, (2006). “A specially selected and individually tested pillow with good shape, comfort and support to the neck lordosis can reduce neck pain and headache and give a better sleep quality.”[0003]Most people use pillows to get cushioning support for their head and neck in order to boost their comfort during the rest period. Although most pillows provide some cushioning support for the user's head they a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a pillow that helps to control the stability of the neck and head. It consists of two half components: a flat bottom half cylinder for neck control and a flat bottom half toroid for head comfort and stability. The toroid has an inner elliptic curve and is permanently fixed to the cylinder, providing flexibility and stability. The weight of the head is supported by the toroid's inner sidewalls. This pillow can be used for people who sleep on their backs or sides, providing optimal support for the head and neck.

Problems solved by technology

Chronic neck pains and headaches associated with stress, tension, improper posture during rest, sleep or after medical treatments are reaching epidemic proportions.

Office workers and people who perform mechanical or repetitive jobs without ergonomic support often times have injury in their cervical areas.

These problems are carried to home and affect the rest periods.

Although most pillows provide some cushioning support for the user's head they are not a perfect solutions.

Some of those pillows take in consideration the human neck natural curvature to provide support and comfort in the neck area but the great majority of these pillows do not take into account the head stability.

Vise versa some of the pillows that have as an objective to provide head control fail to protect the neck.

It was observed that approximately 90% of the pillow models did not provide head stability and were limited only to sustain the natural curvature of the neck cervical area.

The rest of the pillows that provide some control and flexibility for the head area fail to provide proper support for the cervical area.

However, it does not provide stability for up and down head movements and depends upon the quality of the mattress to avoid the head sinking into it causing more strain in the cervical area.

Some of these pillows are specially designed to provide support for the user's cervical or neck region but do not provide control and stability for the head.

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