A supporting pillow structure for a user to sleep or to perform sedentary activity facing down toward the pillow structure with the user's hands and arms placed below their face. Embodiments of the pillow structure may be configured to provide users with comfort and support while the user is seated leaning forward at a desk or table. Embodiments may be further configured to expand and compress, for example to inflate and deflate, into a compact easy to carry package.

An embodiment of a multi-chambered, adjustable pillow consisting of top and bottom main panels, internal baffles, and a closable access mechanism, assembled together so as to define a multi-chambered, internal space for receiving suitable pillow filling. The pillow may further include at least one gusset panel, wherein the gusset panels are assembled perimetrically between the top and bottom panels. In an embodiment, at least three internal baffles are installed to define four parallel, internal chambers. In another embodiment, at least two baffles are arranged orthogonally to form a combination of edge chambers and side-by-side chambers. In all embodiments a closable access mechanism, such as, but not limited to, a zipper, is provided to allow access to each internal chamber so that a user may selectively adjust the fill density or material to suit the user's support preferences. Other embodiments are described and shown.

A pillow system includes a hollow pillow casing and a cushioning element therein. The cushioning element includes a blanket or an inflatable airtight bladder, both of which are stored within the pillow. When the blanket is not in use, the blanket is used as the cushion for the pillow. When the blanket is removed from the pillow casing and in use, the bladder can be inflated to cushion the pillow.

A pillow includes a support body. A shape-adapting frame is within the support body. The shape-adapting frame is configured to be moved into and maintained in a desired position. At least one sensor is configured to detect at least one condition. The sensor(s) may be in communication with a monitoring control unit of a monitoring system.

An inflatable body pillow and pillow case kit for portability includes an inflatable body pillow and a pillow case. The inflatable body pillow comprises a principal chamber and a pair of side chambers coupled to the principal chamber. A plurality of vents is coupled to the principal chamber and allows air to flow between the principal chamber and the pair of side chambers. A valve is coupled to the principal chamber through the bottom end and is configured to allow a user to inflate and alternatively deflate the principal chamber and the pair of side chambers. The pillow case comprises a case body having an open bottom edge to receive the inflatable body pillow.

A pillow includes a support body. A shape-adapting frame is within the support body. The shape-adapting frame is configured to be moved into and maintained in a desired position. At least one sensor is configured to detect at least one condition. The sensor(s) may be in communication with a monitoring control unit of a monitoring system.

A multiple air compartment adjustment device includes at least two air compartments, an adjustment unit, at least one positioning member. The air compartments are arranged in a tiered form. The air compartments include, in an interior thereof, an elastic body. The adjustment unit includes at least two valve assemblies, which include a connection valve, a self-charging valve, and an operation section. The positioning member is movably disposed on the adjustment unit and one of the positioning member includes an activation section. The air compartments are automatically operated to adjust for high, low, soft, stiff, and shape according to a magnitude of a pressing force and after the pressing force acting disappears, inflation can be automatically carried out for shape restoration to prevent the elastic body from elastic fatigue and deformation.

Survivors of central nervous system injury commonly present with spastic hypertonia. The affected muscles are hyperexcitable and can display involuntary static muscle tone and an exaggerated stretch reflex. These symptoms affect posture and disrupt activities of daily living. Symptoms are typically measured using subjective manual tests such as the Modified Ashworth Scale; however, more quantitative measures are necessary to evaluate potential treatments. The hands are one of the most common targets for intervention, but few investigators attempt to quantify symptoms of spastic hypertonia affecting the fingers. An Isometric Force Pillow (IFP) is provided herein to quantify involuntary grip force. This lightweight, computerized tool provides a holistic measure of finger flexion force and can be used in various orientations for clinical testing and to measure the impact of assistive devices.

The invention provides an inflatable pillow or cushion that is configured to transition between a deflated state in which the pillow conforms to a substantially planar profile within at least one plane, and an inflated state in which the pillow conforms to a non-planar profile within the at least one plane.

A customizable support pillow offering support and comfort for the neck and body of a user that includes a built in anchoring system for attaching the customizable pillow to a structure such as a vehicle seat.