Pillowcase whose internal cavity accommodates an open pocket into which is fitted a neck support cushion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional neck pillows do not adequately support the cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulders, and arms, and are not sufficiently adjustable, leading to neck problems and discomfort during sleep, as they require consumers to choose between their existing pillow and a neck pillow, limiting access to advancements in pillow design.
Innovation Solution
A pillowcase design featuring an open pocket for a neck support cushion, which can be permanently or partially stitched to the side panel, using conventional releasable fastening techniques such as tied fabric straps, magnets, zippers, or other fasteners to securely hold the cushion in place, allowing for adjustable support without compromising the choice of pillow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional pillowcase is used, then the pillow is protected and can be easily cleaned, but the pillowcase cannot provide additional neck support functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a conventional pillowcase with an integrated neck support cushion, merging two separate functions (pillow protection and neck support) into a single unified product. The neck support cushion is positioned within the pillowcase to align with the cervical spine area, allowing users to maintain their existing pillow while gaining additional neck support functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The pillowcase is transformed into a multi-functional product by incorporating a neck support cushion that serves dual purposes: it provides cervical spine support during sleep and maintains the protective and cleanable functions of the original pillowcase. This allows the single product to serve both as a pillow cover and a neck support device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional neck pillows are designed with fixed support structures, then manufacturing is simplified, but the pillows are not sufficiently adjustable to different cervical spines
Solution Approach 1:
The neck support cushion incorporates adjustable features that allow it to adapt to different cervical spine shapes and sizes. The cushion can be adjusted in terms of firmness, position, and contour to accommodate various user needs, transforming a static support structure into a dynamic, adaptable one that responds to different anatomical requirements.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the neck support cushion is permanently enclosed in the pillowcase, then the cushion remains in position during sleep, but access for insertion and removal becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The pillowcase is designed with a pre-positioned neck support cushion that is initially accessible for insertion. Once inserted, the cushion settles into its proper position aligned with the cervical spine. The design allows for easy insertion and removal while maintaining stable positioning during use, as the cushion is naturally held in place by the pillowcase structure during sleep.
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AI summary
A method of making a pillowcase and a pillowcase having a cavity that accommodates therein a pillow and having a pocket within the cavity that accommodates therein a neck support cushion. The pocket may have an opening that is fully accessible after folding the pillowcase inside out. The opening may be closed by a releasable fastener, such as fabric strips that tie to each other into knots across the opening.