Patent classifications
A47C20/023
Body support pillow
A body support pillow design having a top head pillow with a pillowcase that preferably includes a head pillow insert. The two bottom corners of connect to four total side pillows comprising two side arm pillows and two side leg pillows. Individual corners of the side pillows are attached by connecting joints with each body length side divided into two preferably even, separate parts extending longitudinally that can move with flexibility to be positioned for optimal comfort between the user's arms and legs when laying down in a left or right-side position. The body support pillow may be assembled into a compact, attractive unit for easy storage, display and travel purposes. Thus, a considerably more versatile full body support pillow with a variety of functional uses is provided that can be used to deliver cooler sleeping conditions during warmer weather, and with users who sleep warmer year-round and during pregnancy.
PORTABLE FRAME
A portable frame apparatus and associated methods of use are disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame. The frame includes a first support member, a second support member, and at least one connecting member. The connecting member is configured to be coupled to the first support member at a first end of the connecting member and to the second support member at a second end of the connecting member. The first support member, the second support member and the connecting member form a rigid structure that provides support to a user of the portable frame apparatus.
Shoulder Neutral Positioning Pillow
A support apparatus for positioning an individual's arm while the individual is in a supine position comprising a first portion configured to rest across the midsection of an individual's body and a second portion configured to rest alongside the individual's upper body. The first portion and the second portion both comprise a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one of the top surface of the first portion and the top surface of the second portion are further indented to receive one or more parts of the individual's arm. The bottom surface of the first portion is further indented to receive the individual's midsection. The configuration of the first portion and the section portion of the support apparatus further enables the individual's shoulder to be positioned in a neutral position.
Portable frame
A portable frame apparatus and associated methods of use are disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame. The frame includes a first support member, a second support member, and at least one connecting member. The connecting member is configured to be coupled to the first support member at a first end of the connecting member and to the second support member at a second end of the connecting member. The first support member, the second support member and the connecting member form a rigid structure that provides support to a user of the portable frame apparatus.
OBJECT FOR FACILITATING SPOONING AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME
A spooning pillow system and a method of using the same is provided. The spooning pillow system and method embodies a spooning pillow having an arm cavity adapted for a rearward individual in a spooning configuration may comfortably position their underlying arm therein. The spooning pillow system may also include a spooning pillowcase with connector flaps interconnecting the spooning pillowcase with auxiliary pillowcases encasing convention pillows so that the encased conventional pillows are movably attached to the spooning pillowcase. Thereby the encased convention pillows may be moved between an uncovered condition and a covered condition covering the arm cavity so that the spooning individuals can rest their heads on the conventional pillows.
THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element and a conformable riser element adjacent the support element. The riser element and the support element collectively form a body support member configured to support a user and define a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the user's arm. The riser element and the support element are each disposed within a casing formed at least in part with a stretch material. In some embodiments, the riser element includes a polyester filler material and the stretch material includes a four-way stretch material. The four-way stretch material in combination with the polyester filler material enables the riser element to be conformable.
PORTABLE FRAME
A portable frame apparatus and associated methods of use are disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame. The frame includes a first support member, a second support member, and at least one connecting member. The connecting member is configured to be coupled to the first support member at a first end of the connecting member and to the second support member at a second end of the connecting member. The first support member, the second support member and the connecting member form a rigid structure that provides support to a user of the portable frame apparatus.
NECK SUPPORT DEVICE
In one embodiment, a neck support device includes: first and second leg attachment portions; a head cradle; and a first coupling portion attaching the first leg attachment portion to the head cradle and a second coupling portion attaching the second leg attachment portion to the head cradle. In another embodiment, a method of supporting the neck of a user when the user is laying on his or her back or supporting the back of a user when the user is in a seated position includes: attaching the first leg attachment portion to the first leg of the user; attaching the second leg attachment portion to the second leg of the user; and fixing the head cradle.
Therapeutic cushion systems and methods
Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element and a conformable riser element adjacent the support element. The riser element and the support element collectively form a body support member configured to support a user and define a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the user's arm. The riser element and the support element are each disposed within a casing formed at least in part with a stretch material. In some embodiments, the riser element includes a polyester filler material and the stretch material includes a four-way stretch material. The four-way stretch material in combination with the polyester filler material enables the riser element to be conformable.
THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element and a conformable riser element adjacent the support element. The riser element and the support element collectively form a body support member configured to support a user and define a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the user's arm. The riser element and the support element are each disposed within a casing formed at least in part with a stretch material. In some embodiments, the riser element includes a polyester filler material and the stretch material includes a four-way stretch material. The four-way stretch material in combination with the polyester filler material enables the riser element to be conformable.