The present disclosure relates to shaped body for receiving a skull on a support plane, wherein the shaped body is substantially ring-shaped, and wherein at least in one subregion, the contour of the cross section of the shaped body has a half ellipse inclined with respect to the support plane, and wherein at least in one subregion, the contour of the cross section of the shaped body is asymmetrical.

A mattress allowing an individual to sleep in a prone position is provided. The mattress includes one or more internal cavities providing airflow to an openings formed in the mattress. The openings, which may be selectively closed, are sized for an average adult and are connected by way of the cavity to outlets which allow airflow. The reinforced cavities have filters and other features to increase user comfort.

Generally, a face hammock, and a method of making and using a face hammock to support the head of an individual. Embodiments can include a first support member disposed in opposed spaced apart relation to a second support member and one or more flexible members connected by the respective flexible member ends to the first support member and the second support member can be positioned to supportingly engage the head of an individual.

Generally, a face hammock, and a method of making and using a face hammock to support the head of an individual. Embodiments can include a first support member disposed in opposed spaced apart relation to a second support member and one or more flexible members connected by the respective flexible member ends to the first support member and the second support member can be positioned to supportingly engage the head of an individual.

In an exemplary embodiment, a prone body support apparatus for operating a work object is disclosed. The prone body support apparatus includes a base, and a secondary frame and a primary frame. The secondary frame includes a head support for supporting a headrest pad, a torso support and a hip support, the torso and hip supports may be moveable with respect to each other, and a posterior brace, all of which may include a pad. The primary frame includes a knee-adjacent thigh brace and a media emplacement for supporting a work object.

In an exemplary embodiment, a prone body support apparatus for operating a work object is disclosed. The prone body support apparatus includes a base, and a secondary frame and a primary frame. The secondary frame includes a head support for supporting a headrest pad, a torso support and a hip support, the torso and hip supports may be moveable with respect to each other, and a posterior brace, all of which may include a pad. The primary frame includes a knee-adjacent thigh brace and a media emplacement for supporting a work object.

In an exemplary embodiment, a prone body support apparatus for operating a work object is disclosed. The prone body support apparatus includes a base, and a secondary frame and a primary frame. The secondary frame includes a head support for supporting a headrest pad, a torso support and a hip support, the torso and hip supports may be moveable with respect to each other, and a posterior brace, all of which may include a pad. The primary frame includes a knee-adjacent thigh brace and a media emplacement for supporting a work object.

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 base support having a support element portion and an encasement portion. The support element portion has a first end portion, a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A support pillow member is fixedly coupled to the base support between at least a portion of the encasement portion and at least a portion the second end portion of the support element portion. The support pillow member, the support element portion and the encasement portion collectively define an interior region that includes a receiving portion configured to receive at least a portion of a user's arm therein.

The present invention is a bed, mattress, or passed surface adaptable for sleeping or lying in the face down positions, also known as prone position; the side position; or other desired resting position. The invention includes a main body, accessory pieces adaptable for the different positions, and an optional bed frame and headboard. The present invention can also be used for a supine or reclined sleeping position.

Shaped body for receiving a skull on a support plane, said shaped body being substantially ring-shaped and being able to counteract the deformation of the skull.