Pressure-Relief Pillow Structure for Coccyx and Hemorrhoid Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals with coccydynia or hemorrhoids experience discomfort and pain when sitting due to pressure on the tailbone and affected areas, which existing pillows fail to adequately address.
Innovation Solution
A pressure-relief device with a body having specific lateral sides, surfaces, and apertures designed to reduce pressure on the coccyx and hemorrhoid areas, featuring a tapered thickness, recesses, and a bridge to distribute weight and alleviate pressure points, constructed from high-density foam or pillow-filling materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a person sits on a conventional pillow or seat, then the seat provides basic support, but pressure is concentrated on the coccyx and hemorrhoid areas causing discomfort and pain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the harmful pressure zone by creating an aperture that extends into the body of the pillow, specifically positioning it to relieve pressure on the coccyx and hemorrhoid areas. This extraction of the problematic contact area allows the pillow to support surrounding tissues without compressing the affected regions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different structural qualities to different regions of the pillow. The body has varying thickness with tapered portions to distribute weight appropriately, while the aperture provides localized pressure relief exactly where needed. This non-uniform structure optimizes both support and comfort for specific anatomical regions.
2Reliability
If a person with coccyx injury or hemorrhoids uses a conventional seat, then the seat provides general support, but the discomfort or pain is greatest when settling into or emerging from the seated position
Solution Approach 1:
The pillow's tapered thickness and aperture are designed to facilitate easier transition into the seated position. The tapered portion allows the user to slide in more easily, and the aperture provides immediate pressure relief as the user settles, preventing the buildup of discomfort before the seated position is fully achieved.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the pillow body, specifically the thickness distribution and material composition, to create a tapered structure. This parameter change allows the pillow to gradually accommodate the user's weight during position transitions, reducing shock and discomfort when settling into or emerging from the seated position.
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AI summary
The invention is directed to a device comprising a body that defines a first surface and a second surface and defines a first, second, third and fourth lateral sides. In one embodiment, the first surface defines a first aperture and a second aperture. In one embodiment, the thickness of the body along the first lateral side is greater than the thickness of the body along the third lateral side such that the first surface slopes downwards from the first lateral side towards the third lateral side. The device not only reduces the pressure on the tailbone or on the hemorrhoids for a person in a seated position, but also reduces the discomfort or pain associated with settling into a seated position or emerging from a seated position.