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Orthopedic body segment support
   
Document Number
US Patent 6810543
Issued Date
November 2, 2004
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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.
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November 2, 2004
Application Number
10/178,037
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September 9, 2002
US Classification
5/632   5/731
Int'l Classification
A47C   20/02   (20060101)   A47C   20/00   (20060101)  
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO REALTED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation of copending U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/306,526, filed on Jun. 20, 2001.
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