Anti-Wrinkle Pillow Attachment

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anti-wrinkle pillow attachment configured to be placed on a pillow. The pillow attachment includes a central section that is used for supporting a head of a user in a supine position and a face of the user in a prone position. A neck support sloping downwardly from the central section in front to support the neck and the spine of the user. The pillow attachment includes a right-side section including two right arms forming a U-shaped space therebetween, for preventing the face of the user from pressing against the pillow or bedding in a right lateral position. A left-side section including two left arms forming a U-shaped space therebetween, for preventing the face of the user from pressing against the pillow or bedding in a left lateral position.

Claims

1. An anti-aging sleep pillow attachment comprising: a top surface comprised of a central section having a concave recess for positioning at least a back of a head of a user in a supine position and for positioning at least a face of the user in a prone position, wherein said central section includes a downward sloping neck support portion extending therefrom for supporting a neck of the user; and a bottom surface that is substantially planar, wherein said neck support portion conforms to the shape of the neck of the user, and further wherein said central section and said neck support portion provide support to the head of the user while sleeping in any of said supine position, said prone position, a lateral left position, and a lateral right position.

2. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 1, wherein said central section comprises a material selected from a group consisting of a copper, a bamboo and a memory foam.

3. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 1, wherein said anti-aging sleep pillow attachment is mountable atop an existing conventional bed pillow.

4. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 1, wherein said central section and said neck portion supports said head of the user as the user transitions between said supine position, said prone position, said lateral left position, and said lateral right position.

5. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 1 further comprising a right section extending to the right of said central section, wherein said right section includes two right arms having a substantially U-shaped space therebetween for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on said pillow attachment in said lateral right position.

6. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 5 further comprising a left section extending to the left of said central section, wherein said left section includes two left arms having a substantially U-shaped space therebetween for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on said pillow attachment in said lateral left position.

7. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 6, wherein said two right arms and said two left arms comprise a memory foam.

8. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 6, wherein said two right arms comprise a lower right arm, and further wherein said lower right arm and said neck support portion include a space therebetween for accommodating a right shoulder of the user.

9. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 8, wherein said two left arms comprise a lower left arm, and further wherein said lower left arm and said neck support portion include a second space therebetween for accommodating a left shoulder of the user.

10. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 9, wherein said central section comprises a cooling gel embedded therein.

11. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 10, wherein said central section has a height that is generally from about 2 inches to about 6 inches.

12. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 11, wherein said two right arms and said two left arms have a height that is generally from about 3 inches to about 7 inches.

13. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 11, wherein said central section has a length that is generally from about 6 inches to about 10 inches, and a width that is generally from about 4 inches to about 8 inches.

14. An anti-aging sleep pillow attachment comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface that is substantially planar; wherein said top surface comprises a central section having a concave recess for positioning at least a back of a head of a user in a supine position and for positioning at least a face of the user in a prone position; a right section extending to the right of said central section, wherein said right section includes two right arms having a substantially U-shaped space therebetween for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on said anti-aging sleep pillow attachment in said lateral right position; and a left section extending to the left of said central section, wherein said left section includes two left arms having a substantially U-shaped space therebetween for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on said anti-aging sleep pillow attachment in said lateral left position.

15. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 14, wherein said central section comprises a downward sloping neck support portion extending therefrom for supporting a neck of the user.

16. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 15, wherein said anti-aging sleep pillow attachment is mountable atop an existing conventional bed pillow.

17. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 16, wherein said two right arms comprise a lower right arm, and further wherein said lower right arm and said neck support portion include a space therebetween for accommodating a right shoulder of the user.

18. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 17, wherein said two left arms comprise a lower left arm, and further wherein said lower left arm and said neck support portion include a space therebetween for accommodating a left shoulder of the user.

19. An anti-aging sleep pillow attachment comprising: a top surface comprised of a central section having a concave recess for positioning at least the back of a head of a user in a supine position and for positioning at least a face of the user in a prone position; a bottom surface; a right section extending to a right side of said central section, wherein said right section includes two right arms having a substantially U-shaped space therebetween for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on said anti-aging sleep pillow attachment in said lateral right position; a left section extending to a left side of said central section, wherein said left section includes two left arms having a substantially U-shaped space therebetween for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on said anti-aging sleep pillow attachment in said lateral left position; wherein said central section includes a downward sloping neck support portion extending therefrom for supporting a neck of the user; wherein said two right arms includes a lower right arm, and further wherein said lower right arm and said neck support portion include a space therebetween for accommodating a right shoulder of the user; and wherein said two left arms includes a lower left arm, and further wherein said lower left arm and said neck support portion include a space therebetween for accommodating a left shoulder of the user.

20. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment of claim 19, wherein said anti-aging sleep pillow attachment is mountable atop an existing conventional bed pillow.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of an anti-aging or beauty sleep pillow attachment of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the anti-aging pillow attachment of the present invention placed on a conventional pillow for use in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0019] FIG. 3 illustrates a top perspective view of a user sleeping in a supine position on one potential embodiment of the pillow attachment of the present invention placed on the conventional pillow in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0020] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the user sleeping in a prone position with the face resting on a central section of one potential embodiment of the pillow attachment of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0021] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the user sleeping in a right lateral side position with the face partially supported by the central section and partially placed on a U-shaped right space in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0022] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view showing one potential embodiment of the pillow attachment inserted into an optional pillowcase in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0023] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of another potential embodiment of a pillow attachment of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0024] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0025] As noted above, there exists a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle pillow device that prevents permanent sleep lines and wrinkles. There is also a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle device that can be used along with conventional pillows. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle pillow device that can be used as an attachment or add-on to conventional pillows or any type of bedding. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that eliminates the pressing of a user's face into a conventional pillow or any type of bedding. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that allows night creams and serums to last longer after having been applied to a user's face. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that allows users to still enjoy the benefits of an anti-wrinkle pillow without losing the shape or form of their regular or conventional pillow.

[0026] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel pillow add-on device designed to be placed on a conventional pillow, or any other bedding, for reducing and preventing sleep wrinkles. The pillow add-on device includes a slightly concave central section, made from copper and bamboo for reducing acne and improving skin quality, a neck support portion sloping downwardly from the front of the central section, a symmetrical right-side section and a symmetrical left-side section. The central section is configured to receive the head of the user in a supine position and the face of the user in a prone position. The right-side section is configured to prevent pressing of the face of the user against the conventional pillow by supporting the face and neck of the user by two extending right arms when the user sleeps in a right lateral side position, and the left-side section is configured to prevent pressing of the face of the user against the conventional pillow by supporting the face and neck of the user by two extending two left arms when the user sleeps in a left lateral side position

[0027] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a beauty sleep or anti-aging pillow attachment 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The anti-aging sleep pillow attachment 100 is designed to be used as an ergonomic attachment for an existing bed pillow. More specifically, the pillow attachment 100 can be added to a user's existing pillow by placing the attachment 100 on the top of the existing pillow, and provides physiologically correct positioning while sleeping to provide deeper sleep and anti-aging features. The pillow attachment 100 includes a top surface 102 and a bottom surface 104. The bottom surface 104 is planar, and can be placed on a flat sleeping surface or on a sleeping pillow with which the attachment 100 is to be used by a user. A user can place his or her head on the top surface 102 and can easily transition between the supine position, prone position, lateral left position and lateral right position.

[0028] The top surface 102 includes a central section 106 for positioning the back of the head of a user in a supine position as shown best in FIG. 3 and for positioning the face of the user in a prone position as shown best in FIG. 4. The central section 106 can be preferably filled with copper and bamboo in addition to memory foam material. Bamboo helps in reducing acne and maintaining blood flow in skin when a user sleeps on the central section 106. The central section 106 can have a slight concave recess or shape for preventing any rolling or undesired movement of the head during sleeping. From the central section 106, a downward sloping neck support 108 is extended for supporting the neck and shoulders of the sleeping user using the attachment 100 as best shown in FIG. 3.

[0029] The neck support 108 can be of varied lengths to accommodate users of various neck and shoulders length. The neck support 108 conforms to the shape of the neck of a user and provides the necessary support while sleeping in any of the supine position, prone position, lateral left position and lateral right position. In combination, the central section 106 and neck support 108 are configured for maintaining neutral cervical curvature and alignment for the user's bodily comfort. Further, the neck support 108 slightly elevates the neck and back of the user, thereby assisting in reducing morning facial puffiness.

[0030] The pillow attachment 100 includes a right section 110 extending to the right of the central section 102. The right section 110 includes two right arms 112, 114 with a substantially U-shaped right space 116 between the two right arms 112, 114 for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on the attachment 100 in a lateral right position as shown in FIG. 5. Accordingly, when the user sleeps in the lateral right position, the face of the user does not press against the pillow on which the user sleeps. Similarly, the pillow attachment 100 includes a left section 118 extending to the left of the central section 102. The left section 118 includes two left arms 120, 122 with a substantially U-shaped left space 124 between the two left arms 120, 122 for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on the attachment 100 in a lateral left position. Accordingly, when the user sleeps in the lateral left position, the face of the user does not press against the pillow on which the user sleeps. Both of the pairs of the two right arms 112, 114 and the two left arms 120, 122 slope slightly upwards extending from the central section 106 and then slope downwards. The shape of the arms provide support and assist to maintain the natural face position of the user while sleeping laterally. The central section 102, the right section 110, and the left section 118 combined together, provide adequate support to the face and head of the user while maintaining natural movements during sleeping.

[0031] Each arm 112, 114, 120, 122 of the pillow attachment 100 includes a symmetrical shape and includes two edges. The edges 1120, 1140 forming the U-shaped right space 116 are smooth and can have a substantially arcuate shape, such that the chin of the user can be positioned correctly along the edge 1140. The edges 1122, 1142 have a slight convex protrusion 1124, 1144 respectively. Similarly, the edges 1200, 1220 forming the U-shaped left space 124 are smooth and can have a substantially arcuate shape such that the chin of the user can be positioned correctly along the edge 1220. The edges 1202, 1222 have a slight convex protrusion 1204, 1224 respectively. The right arms 112, 114 and the left arms 120, 122 can be made from pressure-relieving memory foam for optimal support and comfort.

[0032] The right arm 114 along the edge 1142 and the neck support 108 include a right shoulder section 126 therebetween. The right shoulder section 126 conforms to the shape and structure of a right shoulder of a user sleeping in a lateral right position. Similarly, the left arm 122 along the edge 1222 and the neck support 108 includes a left shoulder section 128 therebetween. The left shoulder section 128 conforms to the shape and structure of a left shoulder of the user sleeping in a lateral left position. As a user rolls and transitions from the supine position to any of the lateral left or right-side positions, the user's shoulder naturally falls comfortably into the appropriate shoulder section 126, 128, thereby maintaining proper cervical alignment and support.

[0033] In the present embodiment, the central section 106 can include cooling flow channels for increasing the breathability and air flow to prevent sweating. Further, the central section 106 also includes embedded cooling gel that acts as a temperature regulator, by pulling away heat from the face and head of the user. Using the pillow attachment 100 in any of the aforementioned sleeping positions, prohibits the facial skin from being pressed against the pillow and thus prohibits wrinkles from being formed and helps in preventing skin aging. Further, the pillow attachment 100 provides an effective natural acne treatment. The pillow attachment 100 is designed to support the face and skin of the user, thereby isolating same from stress and pressure which prevents continuous and repeated pressure on the facial skin.

[0034] The height of the central section 106 is in the range of generally from about 2 inches to about 6 inches. The height of the side sections 110, 118 is in the range generally from about 3 inches to about 7 inches, and extends between the convex protrusions 1124, 1144 on the right-side section 110, and extends between the convex protrusions 1204, 1224 on the left-side section 118. The dimensions of the central section 106 can be in the range of 6 to 10 inches in length, and in the range of 4 to 8 inches in width. The downward slope of the neck support can be in the range of sixty degrees relative to the central section 106.

[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view showing the anti-aging pillow attachment 100 of the present invention placed on a conventional pillow for use in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, the pillow attachment 100 can be placed on the conventional pillow 200 using the bottom surface 104. The top surface 102, including the central section 106, the right-side section 110, and the left-side section 118 is used for positioning the head and the face while sleeping in any sleeping position including, but not limited to, a supine, prone, left lateral side and right lateral side without pressing the face and head against the conventional pillow 200. The pillow attachment 100 maintains a slight gap between the face of the user sleeping on the pillow attachment and the pillow 200. More specifically, the attachment 100 avoids facial contact and facial compression while sleeping to prevent or minimize sleep wrinkles. The pillow attachment 100 also maintains the head and spine of the user in alignment while sleeping. The pillow attachment 100 is effective at treating wrinkles and toning the skin of both males and females. The trailing edge 1080 of the neck support 108 preferably lies on the trailing edge 202 of the pillow 200, such that the neck and spine of the user is supported and aligned in a desired manner. The attachment 100 resists slipping and sliding when placed on any conventional pillow, thereby enabling the sleeping user to change sleeping positions as desired without pressing the facial skin and skin tissue on the pillow 200.

[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates a top perspective view of a user sleeping in a supine position on the pillow attachment 100 of the present invention placed on the conventional pillow 200 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, when the user 300 sleeps in a supine position, the back 304 of the head 302 rests on the central section 106 of the attachment 100. The neck 306 and a portion of the right shoulder 308 and the left shoulder 310 (depending on the neck 306 width of the user 300) is supported by the neck support 108. The central section 106, made from a combination of bamboo and copper along with memory foam and natural fibers, helps in preventing hair fall as well. A slight concave recess in the central section 106 secures the head 302 of the user 300 and does not allow the user's head 302 to roll sideways.

[0037] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the user 300 sleeping in a prone position with the face 312 resting on the central section 106 of the pillow attachment 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The pillow attachment 100 is an anti-aging pillow attachment, as it is designed to relieve strain on the face 312 of the user 300. The attachment 100 prevents the pillow or bedding 200 from exerting pressure on the side 314 of the face 312 of the user 300. As stated, the central section 106 can be made from a combination of bamboo and copper along with memory foam and natural fibers. Copper is a well-known essential mineral with skin-enhancing properties and is naturally found in human skin. Further, copper is known to play an important role in the skin's renewal process and is also clinically proven to promote the natural growth of proteins in the skin. Further, the contour of the central section 106 maintains the user's face 312 in a desired orientation on the pillow attachment 100, so as to maintain the anti-wrinkling effect over the course of sleeping events while using the pillow attachment 100. To sleep in a prone position, the attachment 100 can be used in a position where the neck of the user 300 rests on the neck support 108, or the attachment 100 can be used sideways with the shoulders resting on either the right-side section 110 or the left-side section 118. As shown, the user 300 lies on attachment 100 along the right-side section 110, with the side 314 of the face 312 resting on the central section 106. The U-shaped right space 116 is used for supporting the neck 306 of the user 300 and the right arms 112, 114 support the left shoulder 310 and the right shoulder 308, respectively, of the user 300.

[0038] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the user 300 sleeping in a right lateral side position with the face 312 partially supported by the central section 106 and partially placed on U-shaped right space 116 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The present embodiment is explained with the right lateral side position of a user 300 using the right-side section 110 as an example. The same disclosure is applied when the user 300 sleeps in the left lateral side position using the left-side section 118. When the user 300 sleeps in the right lateral side position 502, the right shoulder 308 is comfortably positioned in the right shoulder section 126. The chin 316 of the user 300 is supported by the edge 1140 of the right arm 114. The face 312 is partially supported by the central portion 106, and is partially supported by the right arm 112 such that the face 312 is positioned on the U-shaped right space 116, and does not press against the pillow 200. This helps in preventing sleep wrinkles while providing a safe, sound and deep sleep to the user. The neck 306 is supported by the right arm 114 and the central portion 106.

[0039] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view showing the pillow attachment 100 inserted into an optional pillowcase 600 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As per the preferences of the users, the attachment 100 comes with an optional pillowcase 600 that includes an opening 602 through which the attachment 100 can be inserted. The pillowcase 600 can be made from a soft material such as silk. The pillowcase 600 is used for securing and enclosing the attachment 100 for the users who like to sleep on a silk pillowcase. The silk pillowcase advantageously improves hair, skin and quality of sleep of the user.

[0040] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the pillow attachment of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The pillow of the present invention is available in sizes small, medium and large, depending on the size of the user's neck height. Further, the height of the central section, right-side section, and the left-side section can be designed to support the user. Accordingly, the pillow add-on 700 of the present embodiment includes larger dimensions and height. The design of the pillow add-on 700 is the same as of the pillow attachment 100, described supra, in various other embodiments of the present invention.

[0041] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “pillow attachment”, “pillow add-on”, “anti-wrinkle pillow attachment”, “anti-aging attachment”, and “pillow” are interchangeable and refer to the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 of the present invention.

[0042] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 are important design parameters for user convenience, the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0043] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof

[0044] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.