141 |
Pregnancy support pillow |
US10927404 |
2004-08-25 |
US20060042012A1 |
2006-03-02 |
Sheila Littlehorn |
In one embodiment, a pillow comprises a curved pillow body having a top region and a bottom region. The top region is larger in size than the bottom region. Also, the bottom region is adapted to be placed between a user's lets while the user is lying on her side while the top region conforms to the user's stomach and chest. |
142 |
Novelty cushion |
US10881885 |
2004-06-30 |
US06954953B2 |
2005-10-18 |
Nancy C. Bordan |
A novelty cushion is disclosed including a plurality of grooves on a first side, a plurality of grooves on a second side, the second side opposite the first side, and wherein the at least two grooves of the plurality of grooves on the first side are substantially perpendicular to one another and wherein at least two grooves of the plurality of grooves on the second side are substantially perpendicular to one another. |
143 |
Multi-use pillow and methods |
US10612266 |
2003-07-01 |
US06944898B2 |
2005-09-20 |
Susan H. Matthews Brown; Sheila Littlehorn; Elizabeth A. Franqui |
A pillow comprises a pillow body having a midsection and a pair of ends. The pillow body is curved with an average radius of curvature in the range from about 6 inches to about 16 inches. The pillow also has a length from one end to the other that is in the range from about 21 inches to about 42 inches. The pillow is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user. |
144 |
Leg elevator system |
US10001125 |
2001-10-19 |
US06935992B2 |
2005-08-30 |
Jon C. Gehrke |
A device for support and elevation of the lower extremities. More specifically, the invention is a leg elevator that provides calibrated, adjustable support for the upper leg, the lower leg and the foot. The leg elevator is adjustable to many different positions through the use of three independent adjustment mechanisms. The upper leg portion of the leg elevator can be adapted to accommodate people that have upper legs of various lengths. The height of the lower leg portion is also adjustable, and the relative angular position of the upper and lower leg can be varied from a generally flat position, to a substantially bent position. The invention can be used to provide elevation for either leg separately or for both legs simultaneously. The leg elevator is lightweight, easily disinfected, and can be collapsed to a relatively flat position for ease in transport and storage. |
145 |
Elevation device for positioning an extremity |
US10636907 |
2003-08-07 |
US06920657B2 |
2005-07-26 |
Scott L. Murray |
An elevation device for resiliently supporting an extremity of a patient that utilizes the packaging for the device to form the finished product. The elevation device includes a support cushion and a planar surface for supporting the support cushion at a desired elevation. At least one guide member is associated with the planar surface for positioning the support cushion on the planar surface. |
146 |
Maternity pillow |
US10698244 |
2003-10-31 |
US06886201B1 |
2005-05-03 |
Therese A. Weiss-Lohrei |
A pair of opposing pillows is interconnected by a connecting member to provide an adjustable transverse spacing between the opposing pillows. Each asymmetrical opposing pillow is formed with a sloped portion to provide proper support for the abdomen of a pregnant woman sleeping on her side and an adjacent thick portion to provide proper support for the legs of the pregnant woman. The sloped portion is formed with internal baffles to maintain the sloped configuration. The connecting member is attached to the pillow case for one of the pillows and has loop fastener strips affixed in a transversely spaced manner to permit a detachable connection to a hook strip affixed to the underside of the opposing pillow. The pillow case for the opposing pillow is formed with a reinforced opening therein to permit engagement between the hook and loop fastener strips on the pillow and connecting member, respectively. |
147 |
Adjustable body support system |
US10665748 |
2003-09-18 |
US20050060806A1 |
2005-03-24 |
William Wilkinson |
A system for adjustably positioning at least two body zones of a person relative to a base surface on which the person is resting, the system comprising at least two adjustable sections, each adjustable section having a non-remote, individually adjustable mechanism for adjusting the elevation of the section. In one embodiment, each of the at least two adjustable sections comprises an inflatable/deflatable bladder positioned between an upper non-adjustable cushioned element and a lower non-adjustable cushioned element, wherein the non-remote, individually adjustable mechanism comprises a valve mounted on an outer surface of the inflatable/deflatable bladder. |
148 |
Elevation device for positioning an extremity |
US10636907 |
2003-08-07 |
US20050028285A1 |
2005-02-10 |
Scott Murray |
An elevation device for resiliently supporting an extremity of a patient that utilizes the packaging for the device to form the finished product. The elevation device includes a support cushion and a planar surface for supporting the support cushion at a desired elevation. At least one guide member is associated with the planar surface for positioning the support cushion on the planar surface. |
149 |
Multi-use pillow and methods |
US10612266 |
2003-07-01 |
US20050005359A1 |
2005-01-13 |
Susan Matthews Brown |
A pillow comprises a pillow body having a midsection and a pair of ends. The pillow body is curved with an average radius of curvature in the range from about 6 inches to about 16 inches. The pillow also has a length from one end to the other that is in the range from about 21 inches to about 42 inches. The pillow is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user. |
150 |
Back support system |
US10439725 |
2003-05-16 |
US06823545B1 |
2004-11-30 |
Edmund Scott Davis |
There is provided a back support system of three foam members serving as a piece of recreational or therapeutic furniture. The three foam support members each have a generally rectangular shape when viewed from above and a triangular shaped when viewed from their sides and vary in size. The unique triangular shape of each of the three members enables the pieces to be assembled in a variety of positions depending upon the desires of the user. For example, one of the triangular pieces may be positioned to fit underneath the back and head area of the user while the second member may be placed under the legs of the user to lift the knee area and the third and smallest member may be placed under the lower leg area to keep the feet in an elevated position. Each cushion is made of a resilient foam polymeric material that is covered with a protective fabric. When positioning the members, the members may be held in place by fabric hinges have various widths and zippers incorporated therein to allow the three pieces to be used separately or together. When the three members are folded to nest together, a unitary object is formed for easy shipment or storage. |
151 |
Postural pillow |
US10059231 |
2002-01-31 |
US06807697B2 |
2004-10-26 |
Annie Roelofina Druery; Andrew Stuart Arthur Holland |
A postural pillow for spacing apart a user's knees when the user is in a lateral recumbent position. The pillow is kidney-shaped, rendering it useful as both a knee pillow and as a cervical pillow for supporting the head and neck. The pillow is provided with two lateral straps positioned about the user's calf for securing the pillow to the knee area. A third strap extends longitudinally, fitting over the user's lower thigh just above the knee so as to prevent the pillow from slipping down the user's leg. The straps ensure the pillow remains in place between the user's knees when at rest or walking, while minimizing the tension placed upon the user's legs by the straps so as to ensure freedom of mobility. |
152 |
Therapeutic leg support pillow |
US10223045 |
2002-08-19 |
US06640368B2 |
2003-11-04 |
Stewart A. Roston |
A therapeutic between the legs support pillow having a generally rectangular foot print when not in use, having a first surface and a second channeled surface opposite the first surface, the second channel surface having a plurality of intersecting channels cooperative with the thighs, knees and calves of an individual when the therapeutic between the legs pillow is folded upon its first surface, the therapeutic between the legs support pillow having a biasing means cooperable with the weight of the thighs, knees and calves so as to maintain proper spinal alignment. |
153 |
Cushion for relieving fatigue and reforming sleeping position |
US10338340 |
2003-01-08 |
US20030131414A1 |
2003-07-17 |
Kwang-Ho
Lee |
Disclosed is a cushion for relieving fatigue and reforming a sleeping position. The cushion includes a cylindrical sponge, and first, second and third driving motors placed in the sponge to apply vibrations to a user. A controller controls the first, second and third driving motors to generate the vibrations. The cushion also has a cylindrical plastic frame having open ends so that one end of the sponge is fixed in the frame, and an inner cover covers the sponge and first and second molded bodies of the frame. A vessel receiving a battery is inserted into an end of the frame, and a cap covers an opening of the vessel and is equipped with an input unit and a display unit of the controller. An aromatic case is mounted to the cap and has an aromatic material therein for releasing the aroma, and an outer cover covers the inner cover and the frame. A warming or cooling sheet, having pockets sewn on an internal surface thereof to accommodate hot or cold packs, is detachably (mounted to an external surface of the outer cover for emitting warmth or coolness. The user lies on his or her side while wrapping the arms and legs around the cushion or holds the legs on the cushion, whereby the spine of the user becomes straight and blood circulation is improved, thus reforming the sleeping position and recovering from fatigue. |
154 |
Orthopedic body segment support |
US10178037 |
2002-09-09 |
US20030014818A1 |
2003-01-23 |
Richard Apollo
Fuhriman |
A pillow (or several pillows depending upon need/size configuration) having unique shapes for placing between an individual's back, head, backside, legs, arms (or any combination thereof) and the floor, ground, bed, table or other surface to provide anatomical support as opposed to simply providing cushioning between the body on the underlying surface. When the individual is lying on his or her back, the pillow provides for proper alignment of the body to relieve pressure on joints, nerves, muscles and skin. Its unique posturing permits the body to relax and rest more comfortably and also potentially increase blood flow and nerve transmission throughout the body or through specific areas of the body. It is beneficial to those who suffer from a variety of shoulder, neck, back, hip, and other problems, arthritis and sports related injuries and fatigue in addition to those who are convalescent, bedridden, computer operators (or other jobs with periodic sitting), overhead throwers, data entry personnel and anyone who uses their shoulder, back, neck, hips and arms for an extended period of time. |
155 |
Pillow with malleable core |
US09985191 |
2001-11-01 |
US06449788B1 |
2002-09-17 |
Mary L. Nichols |
A therapeutic pillow having a malleable core and at least one layer of foam surrounding the malleable core. The malleable core allows the therapeutic pillow to retain the bent shape as needed by a user. If the therapeutic pillow has more than one layers of foam and the layers of foam may be of different firmness allowing the user to have increased comfort. |
156 |
Knee and ankle alignment pillow |
US09800456 |
2001-03-02 |
US20010032365A1 |
2001-10-25 |
Roger
Sramek |
Pillows which are designed to fit the legs of a user during sleep or recovery from surgery are provided. |
157 |
Orthopedic support pillow |
US09573012 |
2000-05-17 |
US06182314B2 |
2001-02-06 |
Larry G. Frydman |
A stress reducing orthopedic pillow having a low density polyurethane foam outer region, a high density polyurethane foam middle region that are provided in both a unitary embodiment and in an embodiment that includes removably attachable layers, so that the size of the device may be adjusted to accommodate different sizes and preferences of individual users. The pillow advantageously includes leg clasps for securely engaging the inner thighs of an individual in a side lying position, the clasps including a stem and a pair of crescent shaped buttresses. The buttresses resist rotation to the prone and supine lying positions. The foam within the stem separates the knees to reduce spinal stress. Advantageously, a supine sleeping position is accommodated by positioning said pillow under the legs to flatten out the spine while supporting the legs at the thigh and calf regions. |
158 |
Therapeutic between-the-legs support pillow assembly |
US09316613 |
1999-05-21 |
US06182311B2 |
2001-02-06 |
Richard Lawrence Buchanan; Luigi Anthony Daniel Berdusco |
An assembly of two therapeutic support pillows is provided: one pillow for placement between the thighs and another pillow for placement between the calves of a person resting on his or her side. The shapes of the pillows are carefully designed to closely conform to the shape of the human legs. Means are provided, which do not come between the knees, for connecting the two pillows together. Means are also provided for attaching the pillows to the user's legs. |
159 |
Inflatable orthopedic pillow |
US09427655 |
1999-10-26 |
US06175979B1 |
2001-01-23 |
John C. Jackson |
The present invention is an inflatable orthopedic pillow having both a size and shape effective to maintain elevation of one or both of a patient's lower extremities to a position favorable for the reduction of chronic edematous swelling. The shape and construction of the device provides an area effective for the isolation of a patient's foot so that the heel and surrounding area is floating in midair. At the same time, the entire leg is cradled upon an inflated surface which yields to pressure and thus minimizes the formation of secondary ulcers due to prolonged periods of contact of the surrounding tissues with the device. |
160 |
Therapeutic bedding pad |
US287437 |
1999-04-07 |
US6081950A |
2000-07-04 |
Daniel E. Selton |
A therapeutic bedding pad having a body portion and two laterally spaced elongated portions. The body portion is preferably disposed to overly a bedding mattress and includes a head end and a foot end. The two elongated portions are symmetrically disposed laterally opposite the body portion and are substantially the same length as the body portion. The portions further define curved surfaces that are elevated several inches above the surface of the body portion to provide support for a user. |