Therapeutic Pillow

Abstract

A therapeutic pillow includes a combination neck and head support pillow designed to support a neutral anatomical position. The pillow includes a fabric pillow cover designed to match a fabric cover surrounding soft fill and defines an outer periphery with a lower edge opposite an upper edge, into a side edges therebetween. A slit extends from a midpoint of the upper edge in parallel to the side edges toward the middle of the pillow and has a length of between about ⅓ of the length of the pillow. The slit defines two identical upper sections in the pillow whose facing edges are positioned adjacent one another, wherein a user may position his or her head in the slit with a lower section of the pillow supporting the user's neck. Item 83 is depicting an inner, zipper adjustable bladder, for the neck support. FIG. 9 shows the bladder in relationship to pillow and where it rests within the base of the pillow to support the neck. FIG. 9 item 82 shows the “T” slit designed to prolong use longevity where he neck rests. Zipper is used to adjust stuffing of pillow and blades entry from bottom. See item 24 in FIG. 3

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 762,074, filed Feb. 7, 2013, and also to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 704,481, filed Sep. 22, 2012, the disclosures of both of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. Patent was denied based on similar design but for a different application. Modification to the design have been made to be specific to the application intended, ie internal by zipper adjustable pillow, specific for inducing cervical lordosis. Flanges with a “T” slit (see FIG. 9, item 82) have been made to aid in longevity of pillow and noise cancelation to user as they cover the ears.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a therapeutic pillow and, more particularly, to a pillow shaped to provide therapeutic support for the neck.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The human neck in optimal non-degenerative state should have a lordotic curvature. ...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]It supports the cervical curve and helps restore the curve while sleeping. Pressure towards anterior helps restore proper cervical lordotic curvature. The effect is aggregated by the time used in conjunction with the distance of correction, especially during such a prolonged time as a night of sleep over multiple nights.

[0013]An open back feature allows the head to fall back in an extension fully, thus assisting in correcting the curvature of the cervical spine.

[0014]The sides of the pillow support the head from falling to side, keeping the muscle tone of the cervical spine in relaxed position.

Problems solved by technology

Loss of the cervical curve results in degenerative changes altered spinal mechanics and nerve pressure.

Prolonged nerve pressure to various degree will result in tissue damage to tissue that nerve attends.

The secondary damage to body results from elevated levels of cortisol which is released by adrenals as natural anti-inflammatory agents.

Prolonged cortisol levels result eventually in elevated sugar in the blood, hardening of coronary arteries, and elevated estrogen, leaky gut.

Unfortunately, most people exacerbate any cervical curvature issues every night they lay down to sleep.

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