or
Bookmark and Share
   
Document Number
US Patent 6006381
Issued Date
December 28, 1999
Link
Inventors
Map
Abstract
A support pillow includes a body with a central section and two wing sections pivotally attached to opposed sides of the central section. The preferred embodiment resembles the shape of a butterfly.
Tags:
Description:
Amusing 0%
Clever 0%
Complex 0%
Efficient 0%
Historic 0%
Important 0%
Innovative 0%
Interesting 0%
Practical 0%
Simple 0%
Number of Claims:
11
Comments:
no comments yet
Owner
Published
December 28, 1999
Application Number
09/115,501
Filed
July 15, 1998
US Classification
5/655   5/637
Int'l Classification
A47D   13/08   (20060101)   A47D   13/00   (20060101)   A61G   7/05   (20060101)   A61G   7/07   (20060101)  
Assistant Examiner
Attorney/Law Firm
USPTO Field of Search
5/622   5/636   5/637   5/655  
Related Patents
6226817 - Pillow construction

A pillow construction of complex shape is designed to alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux. The pillow comprises a central wedge shaped ramp on which the torso of the user is supported when lying on the back and a head support section. The head support section provides a substantial bulge immediately adjacent the ramp to support the user's head when lying on the back and lower areas on each side thereof to support the user's head when lying on one side. The ramp and head support section together provide a generally T-shaped outline. On each side of the ramp is a lower flat section providing a recess for receiving and supporting the user's shoulder.

7010820 - Nursing aid device and methods of use

The present invention provides an nursing aid device and methods of using the device to provide support over a Cesarian section incision while also providing support for the mother's arm while nursing in a chair or in a bed. The shape of the nursing aid device acts like a substitute "lap" for the mother and the nursing aid device is configured to tuck under her arm for comfortable nursing sessions. The nursing aid device may include a covering having a short length, a long length opposite the short length, and a wing on each end of the long length. The covering may define a trapezoidal shape or a triangular shape, and may include a plurality of undulating curves on an outer periphery. The nursing aid device is designed to fit within or on a mother's lap, rather than around her torso.

7197782 - Nursing aid device and methods of use

An improved nursing aid device and methods of using the device provide support over a person's lower abdominal area while also providing support for the person's arm while nursing in a chair or in a bed. The shape of the nursing aid device acts like a substitute "lap" for the person and the nursing aid device is configured to tuck under her arm for comfortable nursing sessions. The nursing aid device may include a covering having a short length, a long length opposite the short length, and a wing on each end of the long length. The covering may define a trapezoidal shape or a triangular shape, and may include a plurality of undulating curves on an outer periphery. The nursing aid device is designed to fit within or on a person's lap, rather than around her torso.

7197781 - Neck support

The present invention is directed at a neck support comprising a top portion for receiving a user's head; a bottom portion having a pair of wings for resting on shoulders of said user; a middle portion, connecting said top potion to said bottom portion; said top and middle portions are made of a compressive mould material having memory characteristics.

7171710 - System having a tiltable sleeping surface and method for preventing positional plagiocephaly

A system used for the prevention of positional plagiocephaly in which an infant receiving member includes an infant supporting surface, a first portion, and a second portion. An inclined member is positioned at least partially under the first portion of the infant receiving surface such that the first portion of the infant receiving surface is inclined.

Claims
Description
About| FAQs| Terms & Disclaimer| Link to Us| Contact Us