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| 20080196165 | Sciatic nerve relaxer - A pair of identical pressure applying members for use in treating pain in the sciatic nerve of a person, the members each consisting of a cylindrical bottom section and a conical top section extending upwardly from the top of the cylindrical section. The height of each member is about two and one half inches with the diameter being about two and one quarter inches and with the height of the bottom section being about one quarter of the height of the member. The members are adapted to be placed under a person lying on a flat horizontal surface with one member under the buttock of the person on the side of the person where the pain is and the other member under the knee of the person on the same side. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090007335 | SUPPORT PILLOWS WITH STRETCH PANELS - In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a stretchable material and has a variable width. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090172886 | MATERNITY PILLOW - Technology is described herein for providing implementations of a maternity pillow that hugs the contours of a pregnant woman's midsection, providing support to her belly while she is lying on her side and preventing the weight of her belly from pulling on her back. The maternity pillows of the claimed invention are designed so as to negate the need for adjustment every time the woman moves, rolls over, gets up or lies down. Additionally, the maternity pillows of the claimed invention specifically target the midsection of a woman's body that needs support while lying down, without providing unnecessary and/or unwanted bulk. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090188044 | Pal O's - An inter-active pillow for children comprised of three fabric pieces sewn together to form the body of the pillow and a pocket in back. A pillow insert with fabric casing and polyester fiberfill to be inserted inside the pillow. Additionally, four pieces of Velcro will be sewn to the front of the pillow to accommodate one pair of eyes, one nose, and one mouth. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090211032 | Support for supporting the neck and head of a human being - A support for the neck and head of a human being, such as a travel pillow, comprises a right and a left elongate support member ( | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100005594 | CUSHIONING STRUCTURES FOR BODY PARTS - The invention discloses a body cushioning pad, a body contact mat and a multi-layered cushioning structure composed of the body cushioning pad and the body contact mat. The cushioning pad consists of a plurality of foam blocks, each provided with an internal cavity having a predetermined size and shape to control the firmness of the block and means for maintaining the foam blocks as a unit. The body contact mat is a bi-dimensional latticed structure of spaced-apart studs made of a compressible material linked together by flexible linking elements. The multi-layered cushioning structure comprises both the cushioning pad and the body contact mat, and a wrapper to wrap the cushioning pad and the contact mat together. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100058540 | Modular hook and loop attachment cushions - A system of modular, detachable cushions having surfaces containing hook and/or loop fasteners that fasten to mating loop, open weave or hook surfaces to define adjustable, conformal contoured support surfaces at user contact surfaces and appliances producing fatigue and/or abrasion (e.g. automotive seats, chairs, compartment walls, desks, footwear, helmets, tools etc.). The cushions can include air, elastomer, fabric, fiber, foam, liquid, gel, and/or rubber cushioning materials or combinations thereof arranged in envelopes, pads, cavities or tiered assemblies. The cushions include surfaces fitted with one or more layers of cushioning materials or envelopes of cushioning material and one or more regions of fastener materials that mate with interconnecting fasteners at the contact surface or appliance. The cushions can be selectively arrayed about the contact surface or appliance and may be selectively combined and/or layered and/or overlapped onto each other at user specific locations to tailor the cushioning contour. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100325804 | NAP SEAT - An ergonomically designed, inexpensive and portable napping chair/seat may allow the user to be comfortably supported throughout the body in a balanced reclining position close to the floor that may encourage sleep. The user's hands may be folded and may rest on the user's chest or stomach while using the nap seat. Unlike a bed, which is designed for several hours of sleep, the nap seat may have a slim armless design that can ensure quick naps. Users who fall into a deeper sleep and attempt to turn over may be awakened gently as their arms or legs fall off the nap seat. The device may be easily moved between locations due to its small size, foldability and light weight. The device may be made of “green” recycled material. The device may be covered with a removable cover that may be made of “green,” or recycled/sustainable material. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110010863 | Cushioned support devices - The female cushion/pillow support devices described herein may provide comfort and/or support to a woman's breasts while lying in a prone position, e.g., on their stomach. For example, the support devices herein may enhance comfort for women after an operation and/or experiencing other medical issues, women with breast augmentation, and the like, to facilitate them lying in the prone position. In addition, the support devices may protect the breasts when flattened by the woman's weight. The support device may have a thickness sufficient to raise the user's body away from the support surface to reduce or substantially eliminate pressure on the breasts received within the openings. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110041249 | Knee cushion - The present invention is for a knee cushion. The structure comprises a cushion made of high-density foam that's elastic with inner springs that are attached to the enclosure, a cover to protect the cushion, made of polyester or any other viable material, and a handle on the side. The cushion is there to receive the knees of a user while kneeling. There are springs on each side connected to the enclosure and a handle that gives the knee cushion expandability to open up to twelve inches or more in length and close at six inches in length determining the size of the knee cushion. The width of the knee cushion is six inches. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110056023 | SEATING AND BED SUPPORT DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED TO THE SAME - Seating and bed support devices for children and methods related to the same | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056024 | MATTRESS WITH FLAME RESISTANT MOISTURE BARRIER - A flame resistant moisture barrier and a mattress having such a barrier and related methods of manufacture provide mattresses, furniture cushions and other products that provide resistance to flame and moisture. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110061167 | PILLOWS WITH LARGE DIAMETER CLEAVING FOR ENHANCED LATERAL SOFTNESS - A pillow including a main body having a top support surface, a bottom support surface and rounded ends joining the top and bottom support surfaces about a rounded profile. The rounded profile of the pillow has no recessed areas where a thickness of the main body decreases progressively towards an edge of the main body. The main body is made of a cellular material. The pillow includes a plurality of holes defined to extend through the main body and include openings on the top and bottom support surfaces. The holes have a constant circular cross section having a diameter of ⅝ inch or greater. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110088168 | PRAYER PILLOW WITH MULTIFUNCTIONS - A multiple function pillow used for kneeling, sitting, sleeping and traveling which includes a cushion member and a protective cover. A mechanism is for removably inserting the cushion member into the protective cover, to allow a person to rest their head, back, sit and kneel thereon. A mechanism is for securing opposite ends of the protective cover together, wherein the cushion member can be folded into a closed position, so as to be wrapped and retained about a wrist of a person, a handle of a suitcase, a strap of a bag and a strap of a purse for easy transportation thereof. Two non-slip neoprene material pads are used. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110154572 | PILLOW WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A pillow includes a compressible fill material and a flexible shell covering the fill material. A track is at least partially embedded in the flexible shell, and a clip is slidingly engaged with the track. The clip defines an opening for attaching an item to the pillow. Various kinds of items may be attached. In another variation, a slipcover includes a flexible shell configured to conform to an outer shape of a particular pillow, and also includes a track at least partially embedded in the flexible shell. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track and defines an opening. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162147 | CUSHIONING BOLSTERS FOR A CRIB OR BED - Bed accessories are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to an arrangement of cushion members for use with a crib, a regular bed, or a floor surface. The arrangement of cushion members provided according to aspects of the present invention comprises first and second longitudinal cushion members and first and second lateral cushion members. Each of the first and second longitudinal cushion members comprises a body section defining an axis and first and second end surfaces. Each of the lateral cushion members comprises an angled planar major surface abutting flush against one of the ends surfaces of the first and second longitudinal members. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110173755 | Nursing Support Pillow for the Breast - A Nursing Breast Support Pillow (referred to as—“support pillow”) is made of washable polyfill material, and is covered with a soft, washable fabric. The support pillow is designed to assist in breastfeeding a child by supporting the breast. The support pillow's longest side is placed underneath the breast, and the shortest side is placed next to the arm corresponding to the breast with which the child will be feed. This allows the woman to breastfeed without constantly supporting and readjusting the breast to keep it aligned with the child. The support pillow supports the breast and directs the nipple upward to enable proper breast and nipple positioning allowing the baby to latch onto the nipple for breastfeeding. The support pillow offers breastfeeding assistance. It is portable, washable and easy to use. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110197363 | COMPOSITE CUSHIONING STRUCTURE(S) WITH SPATIALLY VARIABLE CUSHIONING PROPERTIES AND RELATED MATERIALS, CUSHIONING ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Composite cushioning structures with spatially variable cushioning properties and related materials and methods for producing same are disclosed. In one embodiment, gradient property foam (GPF) is provided and comprised of a two or more phase composite cushioning structure comprised of a spatially variable disposition of one or more second non-solid phase cushioning component into a first solid phase cellular cushioning component to control the local cushioning properties of the final composite cushioning structure. The second cushioning component(s) can be selected to exhibit other cushioning properties when in solid form from the cushioning properties of the first cellular cushioning component in this embodiment. In one embodiment, the second cushioning component(s) can undergo a transition from the non-solid phase into a solid phase within the first cellular cushioning component to form a bond with the first cellular cushioning component to form the composite cushioning structure. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110219547 | Sound enhancing pillow - A pillow having a resilient pillow body with a sound transmitting passageway extending through the pillow to bring sound from outside the pillow through an inlet in the side of the pillow to an outlet in the central area of the top of the pillow so that a person using the pillow, with his ear on the outlet, can hear the sound. The passageway has an inlet section leading from the inlet into the pillow which section forms an exponential acoustic horn to amplify and clarify the sound transmitted by the passageway. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110225736 | Sleepy head's/neck pillow invention - The present invention is related to a supportive head and neck pillow with a supportive bone structure inside the pillow. The invention is used for head and neck support, and comfort while sleeping sitting up during transportation. It can also be used for head and neck support for people who have neck injuries, or to prevent neck injuries during transportation. The main components are made up of two things; a pillow with a bone structure support inside the pillow and a clip/strap system. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110231999 | Pillow - The invention relates to a pillow, which comprises a pillowcase; wherein the pillowcase is internally provided with a pillow inner, a transverse opening is formed at the middle position of the surface of the pillowcase, surplus pillowcase materials are reserved at the opening, and the opening is connected via reserved surplus materials; a groove is formed at the front position of the bottom of the pillow inner, and inserts stiffer than the pillow inner are embedded at the groove position. The pillow provided in the invention is provided with an opening at the position of the back of the head on the pillowcase, so that the pillow inner is better concaved, and the comfort of the back of the head can be increased. Moreover, rigid inserts are arranged at the front position of the bottom of the pillow inner to support the cervical vertebra. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110296616 | CUSHION WITH A STIFFENING INSERT - A flexible cushion has a shell and a stiffening insert inside the shell. The insert is partially immobilized relative to one or both surfaces of the shell to prevent bunching, or lumping of the insert. The partial immobilization is effected through the use of thin straps loosely intertwined with the insert and bonded to the edges of the shell, or through the use of a foil which holds the insert against one of the surfaces of the shell and is bonded to that surface through sufficiently large perforations in the insert to allow a degree of the insert in case of a deformation of the shell, for instance when the cushion is rolled up. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120036643 | Pillow having speakers - A pillow according has an ornamental display on a top side, a main cushioning portion, and speakers. The ornamental display has speaker holding protrusions that protrude from the pillow and hold the speakers. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120073058 | Nursing and Infant Support Pillow - The present disclosure is directed to the field of juvenile products, specifically infant support or nursing pillows, the intent of which is to support an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, comprised of a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The top and bottom surfaces are distinctly different in dimension, resulting in the pillow having an asymmetrical cross section, with one side having generally more loft and the other being substantially flat along a plane perpendicular to the perimeter band. A medial region between two extending arms forms a well, for the purpose of receiving a human torso or small child. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120137441 | POSTURAL SYSTEM - This invention relates to a postural system which can advantageously be used by both properly walking persons and non-ambulant and partially ambulant persons, and in the latter case is suitable for use with or incorporation with medical support devices for mobility, medical devices for rehabilitation and social or domestic life and the like: this system may also be advantageously used with or incorporated with transport means. The postural system according to the invention provides a supporting structure comprising a flat base plate ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120255127 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO SEATING CUSHIONS FOR ALLEVIATION OF HEMORRHOIDS AND OTHER PURPOSES - A toroidal cushion sized to fit and support a posterior of a human user. The toroidal cushion slopes significantly from the back toward the front and comprises an upper cushion surface comprising a depressed center within a surrounding upper cushion surface. The depressed center and the surrounding upper cushion surface are configured such that the user's weight is essentially supported by the surrounding upper cushion surface whereas the depressed center is substantially non-body-weight-bearing and provides an upward force that contacts and supports a rectal area of a user when the toroidal cushion is sat upon. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120272454 | LUGGAGE ATTACHABLE CUSHION DEVICE - The luggage attachable cushion device sections are held together with pliable hinges at the folding lines for wrapping the device around average carry on luggage. Two full-length cloth straps tie sections together lengthwise and wrap around an existing luggage. The strap ends fasten together at the top of the luggage using hook and loop. When unfolded, the device makes a bed, a chair cushion, or can cushion other surfaces as desired. The mat is removably attached to the folding blanket that can be used to further cushion or to cover a user as decided. The device may be especially sized to fit around carry-on luggage so that a user can more conveniently travel. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120272455 | SEATING PAD ACCESSORY - A pad assembly for a child has arms that can wrap around the child and that can be connected to one another to facilitate carrying the pad in a rolled condition. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130047340 | CONFIGURABLE CUSHION DEVICE - A configurable cushion device is provided that protects from injury or discomfort caused by items in contact with a person. In one embodiment, the device includes a cushioned pillow wrapped in a protective case that includes a plurality of fastener straps for attaching the device to an object such as a seat belt. The protective case may include an internal or external pocket and may be made of a frictional material or include one or more grippers that provide additional friction against the object to keep the cushion device in a desired location with respect to the object or the person. The cushion device may also include a strap with a connector to allow the device to be secured around a larger object such as the waist of a person. The device may also include a drape cloth that is secured to the interior of the protective case and can be taken out and draped around an object or a person. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130047341 | CONFIGURABLE CUSHION DEVICE - A configurable cushion device is provided that protects from injury or discomfort caused by items in contact with a person. In one embodiment, the device includes a cushioned pillow wrapped in a protective case that includes a plurality of fastener straps for attaching the device to an object such as a seat belt. The protective case may include an internal or external pocket and may be made of a frictional material or include one or more grippers that provide additional friction against the object to keep the cushion device in a desired location with respect to the object or the person. The cushion device may also include a strap with a connector to allow the device to be secured around a larger object such as the waist of a person. The device may also include a drape cloth that is secured to the interior of the protective case and can be taken out and draped around an object or a person. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130047342 | Sleepy Heads Neck Pillow - The present invention is related to a supportive sleepy heads neck pillow comprising a pillow with a bone structure support inside the pillow and a clip/strap system that is fixed to the bone structure, wherein the bone structure support is fully incased in the pillow, and the bone structure support comprises three parts, which may be adjustable; a neck bone support, an arm bone, and an upper back bone. The invention can also be used awake for comfort and support while relaxing, watching TV, playing video games, gambling, etc. It can also be used for head and neck support for people who have neck injuries, or to prevent neck injuries during transportation. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130133138 | Cellular Cushion - A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses of one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130198962 | THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - 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 support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130291307 | DEVICE FOR LYING OR SITTING ON - A device for lying or sitting on includes a frame and also a covering which is stretched over the frame and defines a surface for lying or sitting on of the device for lying or sitting on. A tensioning device is adapted to interact with the frame and/or the covering in order to vary the pre-tensioning force which acts upon the covering. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20150052683 | CELLULAR CUSHION - A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses of one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150089744 | Compartmented Cushioning Device and Method - The present application is directed to a Compartmented Cushioning Device and Method offering one or more cool or warm feeling compartments, formed between or surrounded by one or more components, with each component, including filler material encased in surface material. The presence of one or more compartment openings provide access to the one or more compartments; whereby a user has multiple options when placing all or part of one or more of their fingers, hands, wrists, or arms into either the same or separate compartments to cushion, insulate, or protect them; while in addition, allowing the user to cushion, insulate, or protect, as well as support, adjust, or precisely position their head, face, or other parts of their body. An assortment of configurations, ranging from soft to firm, can be designed in an array of colors, shapes, and sizes, for a wide variety of uses: indoors, outdoors, or in vehicles. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20160157628 | MULTILAYERED CUSHION FOR MATTRESS AND FURNITURE APPLICATIONS - A multilayered cushion according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first layer of a first material, a second layer of the first material, and a third layer of a second material between the first and second layers. The second material is stiffer than the first material. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20080196165 | Sciatic nerve relaxer - A pair of identical pressure applying members for use in treating pain in the sciatic nerve of a person, the members each consisting of a cylindrical bottom section and a conical top section extending upwardly from the top of the cylindrical section. The height of each member is about two and one half inches with the diameter being about two and one quarter inches and with the height of the bottom section being about one quarter of the height of the member. The members are adapted to be placed under a person lying on a flat horizontal surface with one member under the buttock of the person on the side of the person where the pain is and the other member under the knee of the person on the same side. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090007335 | SUPPORT PILLOWS WITH STRETCH PANELS - In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a stretchable material and has a variable width. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090172886 | MATERNITY PILLOW - Technology is described herein for providing implementations of a maternity pillow that hugs the contours of a pregnant woman's midsection, providing support to her belly while she is lying on her side and preventing the weight of her belly from pulling on her back. The maternity pillows of the claimed invention are designed so as to negate the need for adjustment every time the woman moves, rolls over, gets up or lies down. Additionally, the maternity pillows of the claimed invention specifically target the midsection of a woman's body that needs support while lying down, without providing unnecessary and/or unwanted bulk. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090188044 | Pal O's - An inter-active pillow for children comprised of three fabric pieces sewn together to form the body of the pillow and a pocket in back. A pillow insert with fabric casing and polyester fiberfill to be inserted inside the pillow. Additionally, four pieces of Velcro will be sewn to the front of the pillow to accommodate one pair of eyes, one nose, and one mouth. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090211032 | Support for supporting the neck and head of a human being - A support for the neck and head of a human being, such as a travel pillow, comprises a right and a left elongate support member ( | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100005594 | CUSHIONING STRUCTURES FOR BODY PARTS - The invention discloses a body cushioning pad, a body contact mat and a multi-layered cushioning structure composed of the body cushioning pad and the body contact mat. The cushioning pad consists of a plurality of foam blocks, each provided with an internal cavity having a predetermined size and shape to control the firmness of the block and means for maintaining the foam blocks as a unit. The body contact mat is a bi-dimensional latticed structure of spaced-apart studs made of a compressible material linked together by flexible linking elements. The multi-layered cushioning structure comprises both the cushioning pad and the body contact mat, and a wrapper to wrap the cushioning pad and the contact mat together. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100058540 | Modular hook and loop attachment cushions - A system of modular, detachable cushions having surfaces containing hook and/or loop fasteners that fasten to mating loop, open weave or hook surfaces to define adjustable, conformal contoured support surfaces at user contact surfaces and appliances producing fatigue and/or abrasion (e.g. automotive seats, chairs, compartment walls, desks, footwear, helmets, tools etc.). The cushions can include air, elastomer, fabric, fiber, foam, liquid, gel, and/or rubber cushioning materials or combinations thereof arranged in envelopes, pads, cavities or tiered assemblies. The cushions include surfaces fitted with one or more layers of cushioning materials or envelopes of cushioning material and one or more regions of fastener materials that mate with interconnecting fasteners at the contact surface or appliance. The cushions can be selectively arrayed about the contact surface or appliance and may be selectively combined and/or layered and/or overlapped onto each other at user specific locations to tailor the cushioning contour. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100325804 | NAP SEAT - An ergonomically designed, inexpensive and portable napping chair/seat may allow the user to be comfortably supported throughout the body in a balanced reclining position close to the floor that may encourage sleep. The user's hands may be folded and may rest on the user's chest or stomach while using the nap seat. Unlike a bed, which is designed for several hours of sleep, the nap seat may have a slim armless design that can ensure quick naps. Users who fall into a deeper sleep and attempt to turn over may be awakened gently as their arms or legs fall off the nap seat. The device may be easily moved between locations due to its small size, foldability and light weight. The device may be made of “green” recycled material. The device may be covered with a removable cover that may be made of “green,” or recycled/sustainable material. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110010863 | Cushioned support devices - The female cushion/pillow support devices described herein may provide comfort and/or support to a woman's breasts while lying in a prone position, e.g., on their stomach. For example, the support devices herein may enhance comfort for women after an operation and/or experiencing other medical issues, women with breast augmentation, and the like, to facilitate them lying in the prone position. In addition, the support devices may protect the breasts when flattened by the woman's weight. The support device may have a thickness sufficient to raise the user's body away from the support surface to reduce or substantially eliminate pressure on the breasts received within the openings. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110041249 | Knee cushion - The present invention is for a knee cushion. The structure comprises a cushion made of high-density foam that's elastic with inner springs that are attached to the enclosure, a cover to protect the cushion, made of polyester or any other viable material, and a handle on the side. The cushion is there to receive the knees of a user while kneeling. There are springs on each side connected to the enclosure and a handle that gives the knee cushion expandability to open up to twelve inches or more in length and close at six inches in length determining the size of the knee cushion. The width of the knee cushion is six inches. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110056023 | SEATING AND BED SUPPORT DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED TO THE SAME - Seating and bed support devices for children and methods related to the same | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056024 | MATTRESS WITH FLAME RESISTANT MOISTURE BARRIER - A flame resistant moisture barrier and a mattress having such a barrier and related methods of manufacture provide mattresses, furniture cushions and other products that provide resistance to flame and moisture. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110061167 | PILLOWS WITH LARGE DIAMETER CLEAVING FOR ENHANCED LATERAL SOFTNESS - A pillow including a main body having a top support surface, a bottom support surface and rounded ends joining the top and bottom support surfaces about a rounded profile. The rounded profile of the pillow has no recessed areas where a thickness of the main body decreases progressively towards an edge of the main body. The main body is made of a cellular material. The pillow includes a plurality of holes defined to extend through the main body and include openings on the top and bottom support surfaces. The holes have a constant circular cross section having a diameter of ⅝ inch or greater. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110088168 | PRAYER PILLOW WITH MULTIFUNCTIONS - A multiple function pillow used for kneeling, sitting, sleeping and traveling which includes a cushion member and a protective cover. A mechanism is for removably inserting the cushion member into the protective cover, to allow a person to rest their head, back, sit and kneel thereon. A mechanism is for securing opposite ends of the protective cover together, wherein the cushion member can be folded into a closed position, so as to be wrapped and retained about a wrist of a person, a handle of a suitcase, a strap of a bag and a strap of a purse for easy transportation thereof. Two non-slip neoprene material pads are used. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110154572 | PILLOW WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A pillow includes a compressible fill material and a flexible shell covering the fill material. A track is at least partially embedded in the flexible shell, and a clip is slidingly engaged with the track. The clip defines an opening for attaching an item to the pillow. Various kinds of items may be attached. In another variation, a slipcover includes a flexible shell configured to conform to an outer shape of a particular pillow, and also includes a track at least partially embedded in the flexible shell. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track and defines an opening. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162147 | CUSHIONING BOLSTERS FOR A CRIB OR BED - Bed accessories are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to an arrangement of cushion members for use with a crib, a regular bed, or a floor surface. The arrangement of cushion members provided according to aspects of the present invention comprises first and second longitudinal cushion members and first and second lateral cushion members. Each of the first and second longitudinal cushion members comprises a body section defining an axis and first and second end surfaces. Each of the lateral cushion members comprises an angled planar major surface abutting flush against one of the ends surfaces of the first and second longitudinal members. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110173755 | Nursing Support Pillow for the Breast - A Nursing Breast Support Pillow (referred to as—“support pillow”) is made of washable polyfill material, and is covered with a soft, washable fabric. The support pillow is designed to assist in breastfeeding a child by supporting the breast. The support pillow's longest side is placed underneath the breast, and the shortest side is placed next to the arm corresponding to the breast with which the child will be feed. This allows the woman to breastfeed without constantly supporting and readjusting the breast to keep it aligned with the child. The support pillow supports the breast and directs the nipple upward to enable proper breast and nipple positioning allowing the baby to latch onto the nipple for breastfeeding. The support pillow offers breastfeeding assistance. It is portable, washable and easy to use. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110197363 | COMPOSITE CUSHIONING STRUCTURE(S) WITH SPATIALLY VARIABLE CUSHIONING PROPERTIES AND RELATED MATERIALS, CUSHIONING ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Composite cushioning structures with spatially variable cushioning properties and related materials and methods for producing same are disclosed. In one embodiment, gradient property foam (GPF) is provided and comprised of a two or more phase composite cushioning structure comprised of a spatially variable disposition of one or more second non-solid phase cushioning component into a first solid phase cellular cushioning component to control the local cushioning properties of the final composite cushioning structure. The second cushioning component(s) can be selected to exhibit other cushioning properties when in solid form from the cushioning properties of the first cellular cushioning component in this embodiment. In one embodiment, the second cushioning component(s) can undergo a transition from the non-solid phase into a solid phase within the first cellular cushioning component to form a bond with the first cellular cushioning component to form the composite cushioning structure. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110219547 | Sound enhancing pillow - A pillow having a resilient pillow body with a sound transmitting passageway extending through the pillow to bring sound from outside the pillow through an inlet in the side of the pillow to an outlet in the central area of the top of the pillow so that a person using the pillow, with his ear on the outlet, can hear the sound. The passageway has an inlet section leading from the inlet into the pillow which section forms an exponential acoustic horn to amplify and clarify the sound transmitted by the passageway. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110225736 | Sleepy head's/neck pillow invention - The present invention is related to a supportive head and neck pillow with a supportive bone structure inside the pillow. The invention is used for head and neck support, and comfort while sleeping sitting up during transportation. It can also be used for head and neck support for people who have neck injuries, or to prevent neck injuries during transportation. The main components are made up of two things; a pillow with a bone structure support inside the pillow and a clip/strap system. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110231999 | Pillow - The invention relates to a pillow, which comprises a pillowcase; wherein the pillowcase is internally provided with a pillow inner, a transverse opening is formed at the middle position of the surface of the pillowcase, surplus pillowcase materials are reserved at the opening, and the opening is connected via reserved surplus materials; a groove is formed at the front position of the bottom of the pillow inner, and inserts stiffer than the pillow inner are embedded at the groove position. The pillow provided in the invention is provided with an opening at the position of the back of the head on the pillowcase, so that the pillow inner is better concaved, and the comfort of the back of the head can be increased. Moreover, rigid inserts are arranged at the front position of the bottom of the pillow inner to support the cervical vertebra. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110296616 | CUSHION WITH A STIFFENING INSERT - A flexible cushion has a shell and a stiffening insert inside the shell. The insert is partially immobilized relative to one or both surfaces of the shell to prevent bunching, or lumping of the insert. The partial immobilization is effected through the use of thin straps loosely intertwined with the insert and bonded to the edges of the shell, or through the use of a foil which holds the insert against one of the surfaces of the shell and is bonded to that surface through sufficiently large perforations in the insert to allow a degree of the insert in case of a deformation of the shell, for instance when the cushion is rolled up. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120036643 | Pillow having speakers - A pillow according has an ornamental display on a top side, a main cushioning portion, and speakers. The ornamental display has speaker holding protrusions that protrude from the pillow and hold the speakers. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120073058 | Nursing and Infant Support Pillow - The present disclosure is directed to the field of juvenile products, specifically infant support or nursing pillows, the intent of which is to support an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, comprised of a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The top and bottom surfaces are distinctly different in dimension, resulting in the pillow having an asymmetrical cross section, with one side having generally more loft and the other being substantially flat along a plane perpendicular to the perimeter band. A medial region between two extending arms forms a well, for the purpose of receiving a human torso or small child. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120137441 | POSTURAL SYSTEM - This invention relates to a postural system which can advantageously be used by both properly walking persons and non-ambulant and partially ambulant persons, and in the latter case is suitable for use with or incorporation with medical support devices for mobility, medical devices for rehabilitation and social or domestic life and the like: this system may also be advantageously used with or incorporated with transport means. The postural system according to the invention provides a supporting structure comprising a flat base plate ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120255127 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO SEATING CUSHIONS FOR ALLEVIATION OF HEMORRHOIDS AND OTHER PURPOSES - A toroidal cushion sized to fit and support a posterior of a human user. The toroidal cushion slopes significantly from the back toward the front and comprises an upper cushion surface comprising a depressed center within a surrounding upper cushion surface. The depressed center and the surrounding upper cushion surface are configured such that the user's weight is essentially supported by the surrounding upper cushion surface whereas the depressed center is substantially non-body-weight-bearing and provides an upward force that contacts and supports a rectal area of a user when the toroidal cushion is sat upon. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120272454 | LUGGAGE ATTACHABLE CUSHION DEVICE - The luggage attachable cushion device sections are held together with pliable hinges at the folding lines for wrapping the device around average carry on luggage. Two full-length cloth straps tie sections together lengthwise and wrap around an existing luggage. The strap ends fasten together at the top of the luggage using hook and loop. When unfolded, the device makes a bed, a chair cushion, or can cushion other surfaces as desired. The mat is removably attached to the folding blanket that can be used to further cushion or to cover a user as decided. The device may be especially sized to fit around carry-on luggage so that a user can more conveniently travel. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120272455 | SEATING PAD ACCESSORY - A pad assembly for a child has arms that can wrap around the child and that can be connected to one another to facilitate carrying the pad in a rolled condition. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130047340 | CONFIGURABLE CUSHION DEVICE - A configurable cushion device is provided that protects from injury or discomfort caused by items in contact with a person. In one embodiment, the device includes a cushioned pillow wrapped in a protective case that includes a plurality of fastener straps for attaching the device to an object such as a seat belt. The protective case may include an internal or external pocket and may be made of a frictional material or include one or more grippers that provide additional friction against the object to keep the cushion device in a desired location with respect to the object or the person. The cushion device may also include a strap with a connector to allow the device to be secured around a larger object such as the waist of a person. The device may also include a drape cloth that is secured to the interior of the protective case and can be taken out and draped around an object or a person. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130047341 | CONFIGURABLE CUSHION DEVICE - A configurable cushion device is provided that protects from injury or discomfort caused by items in contact with a person. In one embodiment, the device includes a cushioned pillow wrapped in a protective case that includes a plurality of fastener straps for attaching the device to an object such as a seat belt. The protective case may include an internal or external pocket and may be made of a frictional material or include one or more grippers that provide additional friction against the object to keep the cushion device in a desired location with respect to the object or the person. The cushion device may also include a strap with a connector to allow the device to be secured around a larger object such as the waist of a person. The device may also include a drape cloth that is secured to the interior of the protective case and can be taken out and draped around an object or a person. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130047342 | Sleepy Heads Neck Pillow - The present invention is related to a supportive sleepy heads neck pillow comprising a pillow with a bone structure support inside the pillow and a clip/strap system that is fixed to the bone structure, wherein the bone structure support is fully incased in the pillow, and the bone structure support comprises three parts, which may be adjustable; a neck bone support, an arm bone, and an upper back bone. The invention can also be used awake for comfort and support while relaxing, watching TV, playing video games, gambling, etc. It can also be used for head and neck support for people who have neck injuries, or to prevent neck injuries during transportation. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130133138 | Cellular Cushion - A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses of one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130198962 | THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - 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 support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130291307 | DEVICE FOR LYING OR SITTING ON - A device for lying or sitting on includes a frame and also a covering which is stretched over the frame and defines a surface for lying or sitting on of the device for lying or sitting on. A tensioning device is adapted to interact with the frame and/or the covering in order to vary the pre-tensioning force which acts upon the covering. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20150052683 | CELLULAR CUSHION - A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses of one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150089744 | Compartmented Cushioning Device and Method - The present application is directed to a Compartmented Cushioning Device and Method offering one or more cool or warm feeling compartments, formed between or surrounded by one or more components, with each component, including filler material encased in surface material. The presence of one or more compartment openings provide access to the one or more compartments; whereby a user has multiple options when placing all or part of one or more of their fingers, hands, wrists, or arms into either the same or separate compartments to cushion, insulate, or protect them; while in addition, allowing the user to cushion, insulate, or protect, as well as support, adjust, or precisely position their head, face, or other parts of their body. An assortment of configurations, ranging from soft to firm, can be designed in an array of colors, shapes, and sizes, for a wide variety of uses: indoors, outdoors, or in vehicles. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20160157628 | MULTILAYERED CUSHION FOR MATTRESS AND FURNITURE APPLICATIONS - A multilayered cushion according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first layer of a first material, a second layer of the first material, and a third layer of a second material between the first and second layers. The second material is stiffer than the first material. | 06-09-2016 |
