Abstract: A pillow that forms into a head and neck roll support, as well a support for other body parts. The pillow is continually adjustable to the user's individual body shape and requirements. The pillow has two rectangular layers of woven material (22a, 22b), covering a core layer of filler material (24), and fasteners (20a, 20b, 28a, 28b) for securing the pillow body (30) in folded and rolled spiral configurations of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: The present invention is a sun shield which can be easily attached and/or detached from most standard sized beach chairs. In another embodiment, the sun shield is attached to a frame which has a bag stretched around the frame to provide a carrying case for beach items as well as a comfortable pillow for the user to rest his/her head upon. Additionally, the sun shield may fold up to act as a handle, and to facilitate carrying that bag. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the sun shield is attached to a cooler which is designed to carry items in a cooling environment to or from the beach and/or the poolside. It also provides the user with a comfortable headrest to rest his or her head upon while sunbathing.

Abstract: An ergonomic pillow assembly utilized to provide relaxing comfort and rest to a person having an upper torso problem with pain through the head, neck, and spinal assembly. The ergonomic pillow assembly includes 1) a head support assembly; 2) a thoracic support assembly connected to the head support assembly; 3) a waist and lumbar support assembly connected to the thoracic support assembly; and 4) an audio transmitter assembly to provide audio sound to the users thereof. The head support assembly includes 1) a head support member; 2) a side cervical support member; and 3) a rear cervical support member operable to provide the proper support to a skull member of the user thereof. The thoracic support assembly includes 1) a thoracic support member; 2) a thoracic cage retainer member; and 3) a shoulder cut-out and retainer area operable to receive a shoulder portion of the user thereof.

Abstract: A pillow light is provided and consists of a flashlight assembly and a very soft casing sealed about the flashlight assembly. The flashlight assembly with the very soft casing can be inserted between a pillowcase and a pillow on a bed and not disturb a person resting their head on the pillowcase. In the event of a power failure and other emergencies the pillow light will be at hand for a dependable light source.

Abstract: A post-operative pillow includes a weight and means to removably secure the weight to the pillow, the function of the weight being to assist in the application of pressure to a localized area of the patient's body, for example to the chest area following open-heart surgery. In the preferred embodiment, the means to removably secure the weight to the pad includes a pocket formed on an outer portion of the pillow, with the weight being frictionally retained within the pocket. The weight is preferably in the form of an elongated washable pouch filled with a heavy material such as lead shot.

Abstract: A soft cushion having a mechanism mounted therein for imparting electromagnetic hammering mode massage to its user, the device including an electromagnetic hammering mechanism, a clamping plate frame, and an electric control unit. The device is portable and may be used either as a soft cushion or as a hammering mode massage unit in which selection of the massage frequency, intensity and massage status is possible. The device may be held by hand, or put on a sofa, chair, bed, or car seat.

Abstract: A cushion that can detachably secured to a seat back of an automotive or other vehicle by a pair of adjustable straps, which cushion can support the neck of a person while riding in the vehicle, and has an internal storage pouch with a closure. An auxiliary strap is provided which attaches to the adjustable straps to fasten the cushion to a person's waist if it is desired.The cushion includes a body portion which is contoured to fit the neck, preferably filled with a resilient plastic foam, with an outer protective cover of vinyl, and which has a horizontal opening in the back with a zipper to provide selective access to the storage pouch. The auxiliary strap is attached to the adjustable straps to enable the cushion to fit the waists of different sizes of persons.

Abstract: A head rest for supporting an individual's head when resting or sleeping to protect their coiffure which includes a pivoted base from which vertically extend a first "comb-like" cradle for engaging the individual's head above their ears and a second cushioned pad for engaging the head below the ears.

Abstract: A pillow adapted to support the head of a user includes a core having an axis extending through a central section and opposing end sections. The central section has a thickness adapted to support the head of a user and a length generally equivalent to the width of the user's head. The end sections are bent from the central section and are generally coextensive in a common direction to provide the core with a U-shaped configuration. Portions of the core define a slit extending into the core and a spring is disposed in the slit to extend through the central section and into each of the end sections. The spring has properties for biasing the end sections toward each other to provide a snug fit relationship with the ears of the user and thereby attenuate environmental sound. Speakers can also be placed in the slit to accommodate transmission of audio sound to the ears of the user. The pillow can be provided with a pillow case surrounding the core and a tote bag permanently attached to the pillow case.

Abstract: A head support means is provided for supporting a person's head while lying in the prone position. The support means provides support of the patient's head at the chin and forehead. A side opening provides means for an anesthetist to view a patient's face and for passage of endotracheal or other tubes and various probes that might be used during surgery.

Abstract: A beach chair bundle includes first, second, third, and fourth panels of terry cloth. The second and third panels are joined by an elastic strip. The second panel is folded up on the first and fastened to it along side edges to form a pouch for a removable pillow. The third panel extends over the pillow pouch and down over the first panel to form an inverted envelope adapted to slip over a chair back. The fourth panel is folded up on the third and fastened to it along side edges to form a utility pocket. A flap cover and fastening strips hold the pocket closed. Tie loops connect the pillow pouch to the utility pocket, through the chair structure, to secure the beach chair bundle to the chair. A fastening strip across the lower exterior of the first panel, and a zipper half across the bottom exterior of the utility pocket provide for attachment of a towel and a bag respectively.

Abstract: A body support device having a resilient surface with channels disposed in the surface for retaining tubing therein.

Abstract: A generally triangular bolster of rigid material provides firm support for persons wishing to recline or lounge upon a surface, while at the same time providing the comfort desired due to its specific structure. The bolster includes three sides which may be equilateral, with each of the sides preferably including an inward or concave curvature. The curvature not only provides additional comfort for the user, but also results in relatively sharp apex edges. The apex edges thus tend to penetrate a compliant surface, such as carpeting, grass, or sand, and thereby prevent the lateral displacement of the bolster when a person reclines upon it. The bolster may be formed of a variety of materials, such as plywood or other wood sheet, or molded or extruded from plastic. Handles near each apex edge provide easier portability, and the bolster may further include internal bracing which also provides storage shelf space within.

Abstract: A pillow including a top and bottom fibrous web defining a casing includes a radio mounted within the casing cooperating with a remotely located speaker. The pillow further includes the speaker mounted within a speaker housing, including fluid filled walls, and where the housing cavity includes compressible fluid capsules to accommodate impact to the speaker unit. The pillow structure may further be provided with a serpentine pneumatic chamber filled with further compressible fluid capsules to afford comfort and cushioning to a user, as well as components of the radio-clock system.

Abstract: A therapeutic pillow covering (100) for covering either a prefabricated conventional or therapeutic pillow (200) having a central depression region (210), or for encasing pillow fill having a plurality of compartments (12, 14, 16) for holding a prefabricated pillow insert (22, 28) or a hot or cold pack (26). The compartments (12, 14, 16) each have an opening (13, 15, 17) for insertion and removable of the inserts (22, 26, 28). The pillow covering (100) has a center compartment (14) located about in the center of the pillow cover; two oppositely disposed side wing compartments (12) located on opposite ends of the pillow cover (100); and two oppositely disposed hot/cold pack compartments (16) parallel to the center compartment (11) and on opposite sides of the center compartment (14). The compartments (12, 14, 16) may be affixed either to the interior of the cover (100) or to the exterior of the cover (100). The cover (100) may have boxed off corners (20).

Abstract: A cervical pillow is provided having a multi-component polyurethane foam construction with an upper portion, intermediate portion and foundation portion. The upper portion includes a convoluted support surface preferably having multi-density upwardly extending protrusions and is laminated to the intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is configured having two generally perpendicular channel depressions of equal depth for supporting and stabilizing the head and neck in an anatomically neutral position, the upper portion conforming to the channels and communicating the channel contour to the support surface. Local support adjustment along one channel is facilitated by a cut-out in the intermediate portion which houses a removable insert. The foundation portion includes a removable base to provide adjustable vertical height of the support surface to adapt to a wide range of users.

Abstract: A pillow comprises a horizontally extending body for supporting the head of a user of the pillow. The pillow also comprises a pair of leg members which extend transversely at opposite lateral ends of the body and downwardly from a lower surface thereof, thereby defining a space between the leg members and under the body. A pair of speakers are positioned in the body each at least partly above a respective leg member and in a way so that sound emitted thereby is directed substantially vertically when no load is applied on the pillow. The body being made of a flexible material, the resting of the user's head on an upper central portion of the body causes this central portion to deflect downwards with the leg members and the end portions of the body pivoting upwards and inwards in such a way that the speaker pivots with the body so that sound emitting therefrom is directed at an angle upwards and inwards towards the user's ears.

Abstract: A security object system including a pillowcase with an opening across the back for inserting or removing a pillow and a stylized mother and father rendered on the front of the case. Removable pouches are attached at either end of the pillowcase and are dimensioned to receive one each of two dolls. The dolls are stylized to represent a son and daughter bearing family resemblances to the stylized mother and father depicted on the face of the pillowcase. Each doll incorporates a suction cup on its back so that it may be fastened to a smooth surface. The clothing for the dolls is removable.

Abstract: An apparatus for immobilizing the head of a patient during ocular, facial, or dental surgery comprises a flat cushion headrest bordered by a neck-supporting bulge. Adjustable lateral head-clamping arms incorporate padded headphones. A shroud-supporting frame extends obliquely from each side of the headrest over the patient's chest area, and provides a means for mounting ventilation lines and sensors for patient monitoring.