SUPPORT PILLOW

Abstract

A circular-shaped support pillow (1) having a head support (2) with a top surface (3) and a bottom surface (4). The bottom surface of the head support is preferably planar. The top surface of the head support is preferably convex, thereby curving or angling downward from an apex (6) located in the center of the head support to an outer perimeter (5) of the head support. The angled top surface of the head support positions a user's jaw in a downward angled position when the individual is laying face down on the pillow of the present invention. An optional base (7) may extend downward from the bottom surface of the head support to elevate the head support and to provide additional space for the user to place his or her arms around and/or under the perimeter edge 5 the head support.

Claims

1. A support pillow comprising: a circular-shaped head support having a top surface, a bottom surface and a perimeter edge; said bottom surface of the head support being planar; and said top surface of the head support angling downward from an apex located in a center of the circular-shaped head support to the perimeter edge of the head support.

2. The support pillow of claim 1 further comprising: a base having a bottom surface and a perimeter side wall extending downward from the bottom surface of the head support.

3. The support pillow of claim 1 further comprising: said base having a circular shape and a diameter that is less than a diameter of the head support, thereby creating an overhang.

4. The support pillow of claim 1 further comprising: a recessed area located within the support pillow.

5. The support pillow of claim 2 further comprising: a recessed area located within the support pillow.

6. The support pillow of claim 4 wherein: said recessed area is located within the head support of the support pillow.

7. The support pillow of claim 5 further comprising: said recessed area is located within the base of the support pillow.

8. A support pillow comprising: a circular-shaped head support having a top surface, a bottom surface and a perimeter edge; said bottom surface of the head support being planar; said top surface of the head support angling downward from an apex located in a center of the circular-shaped head support to the perimeter edge of the head support; and a base having a bottom surface and a perimeter side wall extending downward from the bottom surface of the head support.

9. The support pillow of claim 8 further comprising: said base having a circular shape and a diameter that is less than a diameter of the head support, thereby creating an overhang.

10. The support pillow of claim 8 further comprising: a recessed area located within the support pillow to place an object.

11. The support pillow of claim 10 wherein: said recessed area is located within the head support of the support pillow to place an object.

12. The support pillow of claim 10 further comprising: said recessed area is located within the base of the support pillow.

13. A support pillow comprising: a circular-shaped head support having a top surface, a bottom surface and a perimeter edge; said bottom surface of the head support being planar; said top surface of the head support angling downward from an apex located in a center of the circular-shaped head support to the perimeter edge of the head support; a base having a bottom surface and a perimeter side wall extending downward from the bottom surface of the head support; and said base having a circular shape and a diameter that is less than a diameter of the head support, thereby creating an overhang.

14. The support pillow of claim 13 further comprising: a recessed area located within the support pillow.

15. The support pillow of claim 14 wherein: said recessed area is located within the head support of the support pillow.

16. The support pillow of claim 14 further comprising: said recessed area is located within the base of the support pillow.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which:

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a support pillow of the present invention in use;

[0018] FIG. 2 is a top view of a support pillow of the present invention;

[0019] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a support pillow of the present invention;

[0020] FIG. 4 is a side view of a support pillow of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 5 is a top view of a support pillow of the present invention having a base;

[0022] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a support pillow of the present invention having a base;

[0023] FIG. 7 is a side view of a support pillow of the present invention having a base;

[0024] FIG. 8 is a cross sectional side view along line 8-8 of FIG. 4 of a support pillow of the present invention; and

[0025] FIG. 9 is a cross sectional side view along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 of a support pillow of the present invention having a base.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0026] For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered components in the drawings is as follows: [0027] 1. support pillow, generally [0028] 2. head support [0029] 3. upper surface of head support [0030] 4. bottom surface of head support [0031] 5. perimeter edge of head support [0032] 6. apex [0033] 7. base [0034] 8. diameter of the base [0035] 9. diameter of the head support [0036] 10. overhang [0037] 11. bottom surface of base [0038] 12. side wall of base [0039] 13. recessed area

[0040] With reference to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a support pillow 1 of the present invention in use is illustrated. The support pillow comprises a head support 2 having an angled top surface 3 that supports an individual's head and jaw at a predetermined angle when the individual is laying face down on the support pillow 1. The circular shape of the support pillow 1 and head support 2 allows the individual to freely place one or more arms above his or her head directly on the surface of the bed without being trapped under the support pillow 1 and/or being angled over the support pillow 1.

[0041] With reference to FIGS. 2-4, a top, bottom and side view, respectively, of a support pillow 1 of the present invention are illustrated. The support pillow 1 of the present invention comprises a circular-shaped head support 2 having a top surface 3, a bottom surface 4 and a perimeter edge 5. The bottom surface 4 of the head support is preferably planar or flat. The top surface 3 of the head support 2 is preferably convex, thereby curving or angling downward from an apex 6 located in a center of the circular-shaped head support 2 to the outer perimeter edge 5 of the head support 2, thereby creating a preferably spherical or rounded cone shape. The angled top surface 3 of the head support 2 positions a user's jaw in a downward angled position when the individual is laying face down on the support pillow 1, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0042] With reference to FIGS. 5-7, a top, bottom and side view, respectively, of a support pillow 1 of the present invention having a base 7 are illustrated. The support pillow 1 of the present invention comprises a circular-shaped head support 2 having a top surface 3, a bottom surface 4 and a perimeter edge 5. The bottom surface 4 of the head support 2 is preferably planar or flat. The top surface 3 of the head support 2 is preferably convex, thereby curving or angling downward from an apex 6 located in a center of the circular-shaped head support 2 to the outer perimeter edge 5 of the head support 2, thereby creating a preferably spherical or rounded cone shape. The angled top surface 3 of the head support 2 positions a user's jaw in a downward angled position when the individual is laying face down on the support pillow 1, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0043] As illustrated her, a base 7 extends downward from the bottom surface 4 of the head support 2. The base 7 elevates the head support 2 to a desired height. The base 7 preferably has a width (if rectangular) or diameter 8 (if circular) that is less than the diameter 9 of the head support 2, thereby creating an overhang 10 that provides additional space for the user to place his or her arms around and/or under the perimeter edge 5 of the head support 2. The base 7 comprises a bottom surface 11 that is preferably planar or flat and perimeter side wall 12. The base 7 is preferably centered on the bottom surface 4 of the head support 2 so that the overhang 10 is located around the entire circumference of the support pillow 1.

[0044] With reference to FIG. 8, a cross sectional side view along line 8-8 of FIG. 4 of a support pillow 1 of the present invention is illustrated. The support pillow 1 of the present invention may also comprise an optional feature of one or more integrated speakers or a recessed area 13 within the support pillow 1 to place an electronic device, such as an mp3 player, iPod, iPhone, sound machine or so forth. The recessed area 13 may be accessed from the bottom surface 4 of the head support 2.

[0045] With reference to FIG. 9, a cross sectional side view along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 of a support pillow 1 of the present invention having a base 7 is illustrated. The support pillow 1 of the present invention may also comprise an optional feature of one or more integrated speakers or a recessed area 13 within the support pillow 1 to place an electronic music device, such as an mp3 player, iPod, iPhone, sound machine or so forth. The recessed area 13 may be accessed from the bottom surface 11 of the base 7.

[0046] It is to be understood that while a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and drawings.