Abstract: A support device includes a support structure having a wedge configuration, and a cover comprising a case, the case having a lumen sized to accommodate the support structure. A cover of a support structure includes a case having a lumen sized for accommodating a support structure, the case having a first end, a second end, a top side extending between the first and the second ends, and a bottom side, wherein a first distance between the top side and the bottom side at the first end is shorter than a second distance between the top side and the bottom side at the second end.

Abstract: A convertible couch bed (100) for pet including a frame (101) with a first cushion (102) and optionally a second cushion (103). The first cushion (102) is capable of being removed and secured adjacent to the frame (101) to provide an enlarged sleeping area. The cushions (102 and 103) are contoured cushions of varying density and/or thickness, thereby allowing for several different configurations, and maximizing the comfort and therapeutic support to individual pets based on the pets' individual needs. The frame (101) and first cushion (102) are secured to each other when in the expanded sleeping area configuration. String ties (112 & 113) and hook-and-loop fastening strips (114 & 110) are examples of mechanisms for securing the frame (101) and the cushion (102) to each other.

Abstract: A cuddle bed (10) for pet includes a bottom cushion (11) surrounded by a ring (12) having a scalloped upper border (14). High sections (16) of the ring (12) provide posture support for a pet cuddling thereto. The pet can stretch itself over low sections (18) of the ring (12). In addition, the high sections (16) provide a relatively isolated environment to the pet cuddling in the cuddle bed (10) and the low sections (18) provide the pet with easy access to the cuddle bed (10).

Abstract: A convertible couch bed (100) for pet including a frame (101) with a first cushion (102) and optionally a second cushion (103). The first cushion (102) is capable of being removed and secured adjacent to the frame (101) to provide an enlarged sleeping area. The cushions (102 and 103) are contoured cushions of varying density and/or thickness, thereby allowing for several different configurations, and maximizing the comfort and therapeutic support to individual pets based on the pets' individual needs. The frame (101) and first cushion (102) are secured to each other when in the expanded sleeping area configuration. String ties (112 & 113) and hook-and-loop fastening strips (114 & 110) are examples of mechanisms for securing the frame (101) and the cushion (102) to each other.

Abstract: A cuddle bed (10) for pet includes a bottom cushion (11) surrounded by a ring (12) having a scalloped upper border (14). High sections (16) of the ring (12) provide posture support for a pet cuddling thereto. The pet can stretch itself over low sections (18) of the ring (12). In addition, the high sections (16) provide a relatively isolated environment to the pet cuddling in the cuddle bed (10) and the low sections (18) provide the pet with easy access to the cuddle bed (10).

Abstract: A multi-positional support device, one use being to provide the head, neck, and cervical spine of a patient with rest, support, and kinesthetic input in various degrees of head and neck rotation, without causing discomfort to the patient or tilting the patient's head. An embodiment of the present invention comprises an elongate member, a first end, a second end, and a body extending between said first and second ends, said elongate member further comprising a first contoured surface, said first contoured surface comprising a plurality of first surface recesses. Each of said first and second ends may have a depth that is larger than the depth of said body of said elongate member.

Abstract: A multi-positional support device, one use being to provide the head, neck, and cervical spine of a patient with rest, support, and kinesthetic input in various degrees of head and neck rotation, without causing discomfort to the patient or tilting the patient's head. An embodiment of the present invention comprises an elongate body, a first end, and a second end, said elongate body further comprising a first contoured surface, said first contoured surface comprising a plurality of first surface recesses.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow that comprises several components of varying densities, which in combination provide improved and more immediate comfortable support for the head and neck region, while enhancing the multi-alignment features for the spine, head, and neck of a user in back-lying and side-lying body positions, and do not require the user to endure a break-in period to allow the pillow to conform to the shape of the user's head. The pillow comprises a firm core comprising a first and second lengthwise edge, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a recess located on the top surface of the core; a layer of soft, viscoelastic foam located within the recess; a layer of soft, Dacron fiber located along a top surface of the layer of foam; and a soft, C-shaped layer of viscoelastic foam wrapped around the core, whereby the C-shaped layer of foam covers the first lengthwise edge of the core, the bottom surface of the core, and the second lengthwise edge of the core.

Abstract: An orthopedic support device comprising an embodiment of the support device comprises a firm core, a recess located on a top surface of the core, a memory foam layer located within the recess, a cushion layer located along a top surface of the memory foam layer, a C-shaped boundary layer wrapped around a first lengthwise edge of the core, a bottom surface of the core, and a second lengthwise edge of the core, and one or more inflatable bladders disposed within the firm core.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow that comprises several components of varying densities, which in combination provide improved and more immediate comfortable support for the head and neck region, while enhancing the multi-alignment features for the spine, head, and neck of a user in back-lying and side-lying body positions, and do not require the user to endure a break-in period to allow the pillow to conform to the shape of the user's head. The pillow comprises a firm core comprising a first and second lengthwise edge, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a recess located on the top surface of the core; a layer of soft, viscoelastic foam located within the recess; a layer of soft, Dacron fiber located along a top surface of the layer of foam; and a soft, C-shaped layer of viscoelastic foam wrapped around the core, whereby the C-shaped layer of foam covers the first lengthwise edge of the core, the bottom surface of the core, and the second lengthwise edge of the core.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow that comprises several components of varying densities, which in combination provide improved and more immediate comfortable support for the head and neck region, while enhancing the multi-alignment features for the spine, head, and neck of a user in back-lying and side-lying body positions, and do not require the user to endure a break-in period to allow the pillow to conform to the shape of the user's head. The pillow comprises a firm core comprising a first and second lengthwise edge, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a recess located on the top surface of the core; a layer of soft, viscoelastic foam located within the recess; a layer of soft, Dacron fiber located along a top surface of the layer of foam; and a soft, C-shaped layer of viscoelastic foam wrapped around the core, whereby the C-shaped layer of foam covers the first lengthwise edge of the core, the bottom surface of the core, and the second lengthwise edge of the core.

Abstract: A versatile, multi-angle body positioner having a contoured surface corresponding to the general shape of the human torso, including the shoulder girdles, and which also can be made to support the arms. This is accomplished with a foundation which is comprised of a hinge means, a top substructure and a bottom substructure. The positioner is made multi-angled through the inclusion of a replaceable insert interleaved between the top substructure and the bottom substructure.

Abstract: A multi-dimensional pillow comprising a core having a cross sectional thickness gradient along one dimension and at least one geometric piece attached to the core parallel to the direction of the thickness gradient. When the user is in the back-lying position, the geometric piece maintains either the normal lordotic curve of the neck or flexion of the neck and the thickness gradient biases the head in the downslope direction causing a controlled rotation of the head resulting in a traction effect on the upslope side of the neck. The traction effect is due to the coupled easy natural biomechanical motions of side bending and side rotation of the neck to the same side.

Abstract: A back support cushion which provides neurosensory proprioceptive kinesthetics cues to the thoracic region of the spine in proximity to the apex of the thoracic curve of the spine and provides support in the vertical plane. The kinesthetic cues and vertical plane support is accomplished by shaping the face of a back cushion in such a manner that a relatively firm raised mound is formed in proximity to the area of the apex of the thoracic spine. Thus, when the person is seated, the firm raised mound provides a light pressure on the area of the thoracic spine's bony and soft tissue elements--which stimulates the neurosensory end organs located in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules and periosteum of the thoracic spine.