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Therapeutic Multi-Use Pillow System

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-05-30
FOTI RACHEL ELIZABETH
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The present invention provides an improved therapeutic pillow that is cushioned and supportive. It is made by modifying a foam-type material to create a surface that has a variety of uses, including but not limited to a pillow. The cushioned and supportive surface is made up of a plurality of columnal sections of foam-type material that are connected together in an organized arrangement by a flexible network system and further supported by an encasement of lightweight, durable and breathable fabric. This creates a pillow surface that allows the user's head, neck, and shoulders to rest in the most natural position due to its ability to flex, bend, conform, and adapt to the user. The present invention provides a therapeutic effect by creating a comfortable and supportive surface that decreases pain and promotes relaxing rest.

Problems solved by technology

This creates a pillow surface that is not pre-formed, molded or rigid, as is problematic with some therapeutic pillows currently available in the marketplace.

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embodiment 300

[0048]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment 300 in accordance with the present invention with six columnal sections of foam material 15 and two portions of the flexible network system 18. The fabric encasement 25 has been omitted from this drawing for the purpose of illustrating the entire assembled embodiment 300.

[0049]FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are embodiments that feature a single layer of columnal sections of foam material 15. The dimensions of these embodiments will vary according to the dimensions of the columnal sections of foam 15. A single layer of columnal sections of foam 15 does not limit the dimensions of the embodiment as an individual may choose to utilize columnal sections of foam material 15 that vary in height. Modifications of size, scale, height, thickness, density, shape, compressibility or quality will affect the dimension of the assembled embodiment.

embodiment 400

[0050]FIG. 11 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment 400 in accordance with the present invention with twenty one columnal sections of foam 15 and four portions of the flexible network system 18. The fabric encasement 25 has been omitted from this drawing for the purpose of illustrating the entire assembled embodiment 400.

embodiment 500

[0051]FIG. 12 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment 500 in accordance with the present invention with eight columnal sections of foam 15. This embodiment has been modified to feature a void along the front length and features irregular dimensions in order to be susceptive of the user's neck. The fabric encasement 25 has been omitted from this drawing for the purpose of illustrating the entire assembled embodiment 500.

[0052]These embodiments are representative of modifications that the present invention can accommodate utilizing the organized arrangement of columnal sections of foam material 15, conjoined with a flexible fabric 14 and encased in fabric 24.

[0053]The present invention may be further defined as follows: A flexible pillow system comprising: a plurality of columnal sections of foam material 15; a flexible fabric 14 that has been configured into a flexible network system 18 in order to conjoin the plurality of columnal sections of foam material 15; and a fabric e...

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Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a therapeutic pillow or cushion and the process of creating a cushioned and supportive surface. This article of manufacture and process have been designed to provide comfort, decrease pain, promote healthy alignment of the musculoskeletal system and promote satisfying rest by allowing the head, neck and shoulders of the user to rest in the most natural position. The present invention includes a process of modifying foam-type material to create a cushioned and supportive surface which has a variety of uses including but not limited to a pillow or cushion. The article of manufacture is comprised of a plurality of columnal sections of a foam-type material conjoined together in an organized arrangement by a flexible network system and further supported by a fabric encasement.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATION DATA[0001]Provisional application No. 62 / 591,777, filed on Nov. 29, 2017FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Head and neck pain costs individuals billions of dollars per year, between over the-counter medication, medical appointments, diagnostic services, medical procedures, lost earnings and productivity. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that 3% of the population suffers from chronic daily tension headaches. The Migraine Research Foundation reports that migraine headaches are an extraordinarily prevalent neurological disease, affecting 39 million men, women and children in the United States. Millions of people are diagnosed with concussions every year. The many causes of head and neck pain include injuries, arthritis, inflammation, musculoskeletal system disturbances, fibromyalgia and degenerative disease. Chronic pain is a serious problem and disturbs the sleep of a large portion ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/10
CPCA47G9/1081A47G2009/1018A47G9/10
Inventor FOTI, RACHEL ELIZABETH
Owner FOTI RACHEL ELIZABETH
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