Pillow supporting alternate regions of a user's head in response to changes in the user's recumbent position

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-07-15
VO CHAU
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[0020]Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a pillow that provides improved support of the head, nec

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A head that hangs forward is the most common posture/spinal misalignment problem and the source of much pain and discomfort.
A head that hangs forward is the most widespread posture/spinal misalignment problem, and one that causes many problems.
Over time, they become very thick and tight.
This causes stiffness and pain in the neck and upper back.
The result can be neck pain, numbness or tingling in the arms and hands, or tension headaches.
The imbalance causes tremendous discomfort in the upper and middle back.
Over time, it increases the chance of “wear-and-tear” arthritis.
TMJ occurs when the hinged joint that connects the lower jawbone to the skull, and the supporting muscles, become inflamed or injured.
When the head and jaw are thrust forward, as in the forward-

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[0054]Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0055]Disclosed is an ergonomic pillow that may be used to better align the spine, neck, head and shoulders to facilitate better posture, better sleep and better alignment of air passages that may reduce snoring and allow a person to be more rested. The pillow may provide substantial support at the neck and base of the head while providing little or no support to the middle and top or crown portion of the head. When laying on the side of t...

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A pillow supports alternate regions of a user's head depending upon the recumbent position of the user. When a user is in a supine position, the user's head rests on a central neck roll region which supports the occipital region of the user's head, maintaining it centered around a saddle point in the upper surface of the central neck roll region. When a user rolls into a lateral decubitus position, the user's head rolls onto a lateral cranial support region such that the center of gravity of the user's head is positioned approximately at the point on the upper surface of the lateral cranial support region that provides maximal support.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of Endeavor[0004]The present invention relates to an ergonomic pillow. More particularly, to a pillow used for facilitating proper alignment of neck, back and head, opening air passages, deeper sleep and avoiding flattening of the hair.Background Information[0005]Humans sleep for as much as one third of their lives. Effective and comfortable sleep is very important. This generally requires a comfortable and supportive pillow. It is generally known that most of shoulder discomfort, back pain, snoring, headache, insomnia, cervical disc problem, a forward head posture, etc. are caused by misuse of a pillow or by selecting an inappropriate pillow.[0006]A head that hangs forward is the most common posture...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/10
CPCA47G9/1081A47G9/109A47G2009/1018
Inventor VO, CHAU
Owner VO CHAU
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