Dexterity cushion

Abstract

A dexterity cushion is provided. The dexterity cushion may include a unique shape adapted to enable a wide range of movement of the arms and shoulders while a user lies comfortably on their stomach. The dexterity cushion may be wedge-shaped, substantially defined by two sculpted notches and a base surface, a front surface and a resting surface extending between opposing sidewalls. The resting surface may be inclined relative to the base surface at a predetermined angle of incidence so as to facilitate upper body support. Each sculpted notch may define a notch base adapted for the prostate user to place their elbows and / or a portion of their arms thereon. Each notch may provide adequate space for the upper and lower arm and shoulder movement of a user as the resting surface comfortably supports the upper body and or chest of the user.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 977,976, filed 10 Apr. 2014, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to body support devices and, more particularly, to a dexterity cushion adapted to provide upper body support while facilitating manual dexterity and motor skills for a user lying on their stomach.[0003]Lying on one's stomach when conducting a variety of manual tasks can cause discomfort and stress in the elbows, shoulders, arms, neck, chest and back as well as frustrate one's manual dexterity. Merely providing a planar cushion mat does not address the impaired manual dexterity issues mentioned above. Current supporting devices may provide comfort for parts of the upper body; however, such devices are not adapted to simultaneously enable a broad range of motion for a user's arms and shoulders. As a result, ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a dexterity cushion for supporting the upper body of a user while facilitating manual dexterity and motor skills. The cushion has a wedge-shaped design with two opposing sculpted notches and a base surface, as well as a front surface and a resting surface extending between the sidewalls. The notches are dimensioned to receive the user's elbow and arm portions, allowing for a wide range of motion. The resting surface is inclined at a predetermined angle to provide upper body support while preventing stress on the user's back, neck, chest, and arms. The front surface is shorter than the base surface, further supporting the user's upper body while preventing stress on the same areas.

Problems solved by technology

Lying on one's stomach when conducting a variety of manual tasks can cause discomfort and stress in the elbows, shoulders, arms, neck, chest and back as well as frustrate one's manual dexterity.

Merely providing a planar cushion mat does not address the impaired manual dexterity issues mentioned above.

Current supporting devices may provide comfort for parts of the upper body; however, such devices are not adapted to simultaneously enable a broad range of motion for a user's arms and shoulders.

As a result, the user's manual dexterity is severely limited when engaging in motor skills with their hands and arms while lying on such devices.

Images