Articulating Pillow

Abstract

An articulating pillow is provided which is configured to allow a user to articulate and set the curvature and shape of the pillow which is held until reconfigured. An articulating member running axially through the body of the pillow may be adjusted for resistance to bending to increase or decrease the force needed to reconfigure the pillow shape.

Description

[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 302,559, filed on Mar. 2, 2016, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference thereto.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present device relates to pillows. More particularly, the disclosed device describes a pillow with a constrained articulating axial spine or center, which provides adjustability of curvature which may be set and held in position once adjusted by a user.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Although some pillows are designed with a predetermined shape for their intended use, some support pillows and therapeutic pillows are pliable and can be formed depending on the user's needs and circumstance.[0004]Shaped pillows are often employed by medical practitioners and caregivers to help prop and position patients in bed to prevent rollover and injury during rest. Additionally, body sized pillows are used at home while lounging on the couch for increased comfort. Such pillow...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a pillow that can be articulated by a user and hold its shape. The pillow has a central articulating flexure that helps reduce lopsidedness and can be adjusted for resistance to bending. The pillow may have openings at one or both ends for easy access and cleaning, and can include internal modules made of soft conforming materials such as down, foam, rubber, cloth, air bags, rice, or beads. The pillow case can also surround and protect the device for cleanliness and aesthetics.

Problems solved by technology

However, conventional elongated pillows employed for such purposes have significant shortfalls.

Many are small and, thus, lack the elongated size to fully support the length of an adult user.

Further, conventional feather pillows lack the ability to hold a shape, and conventional foam type pillows only hold a shape when held by the user either by sitting or laying on the pillow or holding it.

This reduced size, and lack of ability to configure and then hold such pillows to a user configuration, severely limits the potential uses for health, therapy and entertainment.

Various limitations of the related art will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading and understanding of the specification below and the accompanying drawings.

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