Nasal congestion relief cushion
The cushion design with integrated contact portions provides automatic armpit compression for nasal relief, addressing the limitations of traditional neck pillows by ensuring comfort and mobility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024156680
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing neck pillows restrict movement and require continuous manual pressure on the armpit to alleviate nasal congestion.
A cushion design with neck, shoulder, and side contact portions that allow for automatic compression of the armpit without restricting movement, using air-filled bags for stability and ease of use.
Enables effective nasal congestion relief by automatically compressing the armpit, maintaining comfort and freedom of movement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
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[0001] The present invention relates to a cushion shaped along the neck to the armpit, which eliminates nasal congestion.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, it is known that pressing the armpit is effective in eliminating nasal congestion. In particular, the sympathetic nerves are concentrated in the depressed part of the armpit called the axilla. When the axilla on the opposite side of the congested nose is pressed, blood flow improves and nasal congestion is alleviated. Neck pillows used on airplanes and the like are generally U-shaped (see Patent Document 1).
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] Therefore, there were the following problems. (a) When pressing the armpit to eliminate nasal congestion, it was necessary to continuously hold something against the armpit. [[ID=Z8]] (b) In order to press the armpit, the movement may be restricted. The present invention has been made to solve these problems.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0005] The cushion of the present invention a neck contact portion that contacts the rear side of the user's neck, a pair of upper shoulder contact portions that are integrally formed at both ends of the neck contact portion and respectively contact the upper parts of the user's both shoulders, and a pair of front shoulder contact portions that are integrally formed on the pair of upper shoulder contact portions and respectively contact the front surfaces of the user's both shoulders. The device has a pair of side contact portions that are integrally formed with the pair of shoulder front contact portions and that contact the user's sides. [Effects of the Invention]
[0006] The cushion of this invention allows for compression of the sides without restricting movement. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a front view of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a rear view of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a side view of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a front view showing the usage state of the nasal congestion relief cushion of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a rear view showing the usage state of the nasal congestion relief cushion of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a side view showing the state of use of the nasal congestion relief cushion of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0008] The following describes embodiments for carrying out the present invention. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the cushion 1 according to this embodiment has a neck contact portion 2 that contacts the back of the user's neck, a pair of upper shoulder contact portions 3a and 3b that are integrally formed at both ends of the neck contact portion 2 and contact the upper parts of the user's shoulders, a pair of front shoulder contact portions 4a and 4b that are integrally formed with the pair of upper shoulder contact portions 3a and 3b and contact the front of the user's shoulders, and a pair of side contact portions 5a and 5b that are integrally formed with the pair of front shoulder contact portions 4a and 4b and contact the user's sides.
[0009] After attaching the device as shown in Figures 5 to 7, the user can improve nasal congestion by using both arms to pinch the shoulder anterior contact parts 4a and 4b, which are positioned under the armpits, and compressing the armpit.
[0010] The cushion 1 preferably has a pair of side contact portions 5a and 5b that are integrally formed with each other, and side fixing return portions 6a and 6b that contact the back of the user's side. This allows the user to wear the cushion 1 in a stable state.
[0011] Furthermore, it is preferable that the cushion 1 is formed entirely in a bag shape and maintains its shape by being filled with air. This makes it easy to carry and store the cushion 1. In addition, when the user applies pressure to the neck contact portion 1, the pair of armpit contact portions 5a and 5b expand, further compressing the armpit. [Explanation of symbols]
[0012] 1 cushion 2 Neck contact part 3a, 3b Upper shoulder contact area 4a, 4b Shoulder front contact area 5a, 5b Side contact area 6a, 6b Side fixing return section
Claims
1. The neck contact area that comes into contact with the back of the user's neck, A pair of upper shoulder contact portions are integrally formed at both ends of the aforementioned neck contact portion and contact the upper part of the user's shoulders, A pair of front shoulder contact portions are integrally formed on each of the pair of upper shoulder contact portions and contact the front of each of the user's shoulders, A cushion having a pair of side contact portions that are integrally formed with the pair of shoulder front contact portions and that contact the user's armpits.
2. Furthermore, the cushion according to claim 1, having an underarm fixing return portion integrally formed with each of the pair of underarm contact portions and in contact with the back of the user's underarm.
3. The cushion according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the entire structure is formed in a bag shape and its shape is maintained by the sealing in of air.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Portable neck pillow
JP3190413U