Multi-Pillow Body Support With Removable Torso Pillow

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional pillows do not adequately support multiple body parts simultaneously, particularly for pregnant women who require specific support for the head, abdomen, and legs, and existing solutions lack versatility and ease of use.

Innovation Solution

A multi-pillow system comprising a body pillow with a central portion and a pocket for a torso pillow, where the torso pillow can be inserted and removed, providing adjustable support for the abdomen, and a slipcover that encases both pillows for easy handling and washing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional single pillow is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot provide adequate support for multiple body parts simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to support multiple body partsVSAvoidpillow structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pillow is divided into multiple distinct portions including a head portion, central portion, and leg portion, each designed to support specific body parts. This segmentation allows the pillow to provide targeted support for multiple body regions while maintaining a unified C-shaped structure that wraps around the user's body.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The pillow is designed as a multi-functional body support system that can simultaneously support the head, abdomen, and legs. The C-shaped configuration with strategically positioned portions enables a single pillow to perform multiple support functions that would traditionally require separate pillows or positioning devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a multi-pillow system with removable torso pillow is used, then the versatility and support capability are improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustable torso supportVSAvoidease of inserting and removing pillows

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The torso pillow is nested within a dedicated pocket that is integrated into the pillow structure. This nesting arrangement allows the torso pillow to be easily inserted into and removed from the pocket, providing adjustable support while maintaining simple operation. The pocket acts as a receptacle that guides and secures the torso pillow in place.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If a slipcover is added to encase both pillows, then the ease of maintenance and handling is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of washing and handlingVSAvoidoverall system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The slipcover is designed as a unified covering that encases both the main pillow body and the torso pillow within a single protective shell. This merging approach allows the entire multi-pillow system to be washed and maintained as one unit, simplifying care instructions and handling while the modular internal structure remains intact.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9307842B2Multi-pillow body support systems and methods

Publication Date: 2016.04.12 THE BOPPY CO LLC

AI summary

A pillow system includes a slipcover, a pillow body, and a torso pillow. The slipcover is disposed about the pillow body. The slipcover has a pocket for holding the torso pillow. The torso pillow can be removed from the pocket and the pocket stowed within the slipcover.