Pillow System for Good Health and Sleep
The pillow system for good health and sleep is an apparatus that encourages proper sleeping positions. The apparatus directly supports the head, neck, shoulders, and arms of the user. The apparatus includes a main pillow, a first supplementary pillow, a second supplementary pillow, a first length-adjustable strap, a second length-adjustable strap, a first proximal fastener, and a second proximal fastener. The first length-adjustable strap and the second length-adjustable strap each includes a proximal end and a circumferential-adjustable looped end. The proximal ends of both the first length-adjustable strap and the second length-adjustable strap detachably attach to the main pillow. The circumferential-adjustable looped ends of both the first length-adjustable strap and the second length-adjustable strap couple to the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow, respectively. The user may position the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow about the main pillow that best suits the user's sleeping position.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/246,197 filed on Oct. 26, 2015.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to a pillow system. More specifically, the present invention is a pillow system for good health and sleep that provides support to the upper body of a user in addition to the head of the user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONSleeping is one of the most essential activities performed by living creatures. This activity is so essential that humans spend approximately one third of their lives sleeping. The drive to sleep is similar to the feeling of hunger and thirst. Denial of this fundamental drive causes adverse physical and psychological effects, such as loss of concentration, and even organ failure. Sleep is an integral part of life, so much so that a human will die within eleven to thirty-two days of receiving no sleep.
Because so much of a human's life is spent sleeping, it is important to achieve quality sleep. If not only for the psychological benefits, then humans should endeavor to implement healthy sleeping habits to prevent numerous physical ailments. Doctors recommend sleeping on the back in order to prevent the majority of sleep related ailments. However, people often prefer various other sleeping positions such as their side or stomach. There are negative health effects associated with each of the possible sleeping positions. For example, sleeping on the left or right side of the body places strain on the internal organs. Additionally, while sleeping on the side, a user's knees are not supported and this causes an unnatural curvature of the spine. While sleeping on the stomach does not provide adequate support for the spine, can lead to joint pain, and restricts breathing or circulation. While sleeping on the back, a user rests her head on the primary pillow and her shoulders and arms are supported by the supplementary pillows.
The present invention addresses these concerns by introducing a therapeutic pillow system that can be reconfigured to provide adequate support for various body parts during sleep. Using a collection of connected pillows, individuals are provided support for the body parts which are most likely to be damaged based on their preferred sleeping position. For instance, while sleeping on the stomach, a user rests their head on the large primary pillow. The present invention allows users to reposition the plurality of supplementary pillows as desired. The present invention is manufactured using durable hypoallergenic materials which facilitate health and comfort. Using the present invention enables individuals to achieve the quality sleep. The present invention fosters the creation of a cozy, warm, and safe sleeping environment. Additionally, the present invention reduces strain on the neck, upper back, shoulders, and arms. This prevents user's body parts from leaning in uncomfortable directions while sleeping and facilitates a healthy life.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention provides support to the head, neck, shoulders, back, and arms of a user. The present invention facilitates the proper sleeping positions for the user. The present invention comprises a main pillow 1, a first supplementary pillow 10, a second supplementary pillow 11, a first length-adjustable strap 12, a second length-adjustable strap 13, a first proximal fastener 16, and a second proximal fastener 17. As can be seen in
The configuration of the aforementioned components of the present invention allows the user to adjust the first supplementary pillow 10 and the second supplementary pillow 11 about the main pillow 1 in order to accommodate the varying sleeping positions of the user. The first length-adjustable strap 12 and the second length-adjustable strap 13 allows the first supplementary pillow 10 and the second supplementary pillow 11 to move freely about the main pillow 1. The first length-adjustable strap 12 and the second length-adjustable strap 13 each comprise a proximal end 14 and a circumferential-adjustable looped end 15. The circumferential-adjustable looped end 15 attaches the first supplementary pillow 10 to the first length-adjustable strap 12, shown in
The main pillow connects the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow as well as stores the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow. The main pillow 1 comprises a casing 2, a padding 4, and a flap 5. The preferred embodiment of the main pillow 1 is shown in
The preferred embodiment of the main pillow 1 further comprises a storage fastener 6. The storage fastener 6 secures the flap 5 to the casing 2, illustrated in
In order to properly attach the first supplementary pillow 10 and the second supplementary pillow 11 to the main pillow 1, the first proximal fastener 16 and the second proximal fastener 17 each comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion 18 and a strap interlocking portion 19. The peripheral main interlocking portions 18 and the strap interlocking portions 19, which are shown in
In an alternate embodiment, the peripheral main interlocking portion and the strap interlocking portion are arranged on the present invention in a different manner than the preferred embodiment, which can be seen in
The present invention further comprises a first eyelet 20 and a second eyelet 21. The first eyelet 20 allows the first length-adjustable strap 12 to vary in length while attached to the first supplementary pillow 10. The second eyelet 21 allows the second length-adjustable strap 13 to vary in length while attached to the second supplementary pillow 11. The first eyelet 20 is fixed onto the first supplementary pillow 10 and the second eyelet 21 is fixed onto the second supplementary pillow 11. The circumferential-adjustable looped end 15 of the first length-adjustable strap 12 links onto the first eyelet 20. Consequently, the circumferential-adjustable looped end 15 of the second length-adjustable strap 13 links to the second eyelet 21.
In order to properly rest on the present invention, the main pillow 1, the first supplementary pillow 10, and the second supplementary pillow 11 are arranged into an expanded configuration. The first supplementary pillow 10 and the second supplementary pillow 11 are located outside of the casing 2 and positioned opposite to each other across the casing 2. This configuration allows the user to position the first supplementary pillow 10 and the second supplementary pillow 11 underneath shoulders and arms of the user while the head of the user rests on the padding 4 within the casing 2.
In order to store the present invention or create a larger padded surface area, the main pillow 1, the first supplementary pillow 10, and the second supplementary pillow 11 are arranged into a collapsed configuration shown in
The present invention further comprises a bendable flat pillow 22, as illustrated within the casing 2 of
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A pillow system for good health and sleep comprises:
- a main pillow;
- a first supplementary pillow;
- a second supplementary pillow;
- a first length-adjustable strap;
- a second length-adjustable strap;
- a first proximal fastener;
- a second proximal fastener;
- the main pillow comprises a casing, a padding, and a flap;
- the first length-adjustable strap and the second length-adjustable strap each comprise a proximal end and a circumferential-adjustable looped end;
- the casing comprises an enclosure opening;
- the padding being positioned within the casing;
- the flap being hingedly connected to the casing, adjacent to the enclosure opening;
- the proximal end of the first length adjustable strap being detachably attached to the main pillow by the first proximal fastener;
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the first length adjustable strap being coupled to the first supplementary pillow;
- the proximal end of the second-length adjustable strap being detachably attached to the main pillow by the second proximal fastener; and,
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the second-length adjustable strap being coupled to the second supplementary pillow.
2. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the main pillow comprises a storage fastener;
- the storage fastener comprises a plurality of enclosure interlocking portions, a central main interlocking portion, and a flap interlocking portion;
- the plurality of enclosure interlocking portions being mounted onto the casing, adjacent to the enclosure opening;
- the plurality of enclosure interlocking portions and the flap being positioned opposite to each other about the enclosure opening;
- the central main interlocking portion being mounted onto the casing, offset from the plurality of enclosure interlocking portions; and,
- the flap interlocking portion being mounted onto the flap, opposite to the hinged connection between the flap and the casing.
3. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the first proximal fastener comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion and a strap interlocking portion;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion of being fixed onto the casing;
- the strap interlocking portion being fixed onto the proximal end of the first length adjustable strap; and,
- the peripheral main interlocking portion being engaged to the strap interlocking portion.
4. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the first proximal fastener comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion and a strap interlocking portion;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion of being fixed onto the padding;
- the strap interlocking portion being fixed onto the proximal end of the first length adjustable strap; and,
- the peripheral main interlocking portion being engaged to the strap interlocking portion.
5. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the second proximal fastener comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion and a strap interlocking portion;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion of being fixed onto the casing;
- the strap interlocking portion being fixed onto the proximal end of the second-length adjustable strap; and,
- the peripheral main interlocking portion being engaged to the strap interlocking portion.
6. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the second proximal fastener comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion and a strap interlocking portion;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion of being fixed onto the padding;
- the strap interlocking portion being fixed onto the proximal end of the second-length adjustable strap; and,
- the peripheral main interlocking portion being engaged to the strap interlocking portion.
7. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a first eyelet;
- the first eyelet being fixed onto the first supplementary pillow; and,
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the first length-adjustable strap being linked to the first eyelet.
8. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a second eyelet;
- the second eyelet being fixed onto the second supplementary pillow; and,
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the second length-adjustable strap being linked to the second eyelet.
9. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- wherein the main pillow, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow are arranged into an expanded configuration;
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being located outside of the casing; and,
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned opposite to each other across the casing.
10. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- wherein the main pillow, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow are arranged into a collapsed configuration;
- a length of the first supplementary pillow and a length of the second supplementary pillow being positioned parallel to a length of the padding;
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned adjacent to each other;
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned adjacent to the padding; and,
- the padding, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow being positioned within the casing.
11. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 10 comprises:
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned in between the flap and the main pillow.
12. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 10 comprises:
- the main pillow being positioned in between the flap and both the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow.
13. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 10 comprises:
- a bendable flat pillow;
- the bendable flat pillow being positioned parallel to the length of the padding, the length of the first supplementary pillow, and the length of the second supplementary pillow; and,
- the bendable flat pillow being positioned adjacent to the main pillow, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow.
14. A pillow system for good health and sleep comprises:
- a main pillow;
- a first supplementary pillow;
- a second supplementary pillow;
- a first length-adjustable strap;
- a second length-adjustable strap;
- a first proximal fastener;
- a second proximal fastener;
- the main pillow comprises a casing, a padding, and a flap;
- the first length-adjustable strap and the second length-adjustable strap each comprise a proximal end and a circumferential-adjustable looped end;
- the casing comprises an enclosure opening;
- the padding being positioned within the casing;
- the flap being hingedly connected to the casing, adjacent to the enclosure opening;
- the proximal end of the first length adjustable strap being detachably attached to the main pillow by the first proximal fastener;
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the first length adjustable strap being coupled to the first supplementary pillow;
- the proximal end of the second-length adjustable strap being detachably attached to the main pillow by the second proximal fastener;
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the second-length adjustable strap being coupled to the second supplementary pillow;
- the first proximal fastener comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion and a strap interlocking portion;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion of being fixed onto the casing;
- the strap interlocking portion being fixed onto the proximal end of the first length adjustable strap;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion being engaged to the strap interlocking portion;
- the second proximal fastener comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion and a strap interlocking portion;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion of being fixed onto the casing;
- the strap interlocking portion being fixed onto the proximal end of the second-length adjustable strap; and,
- the peripheral main interlocking portion being engaged to the strap interlocking portion.
15. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 14 comprises:
- the main pillow comprises a storage fastener;
- the storage fastener comprises a plurality of enclosure interlocking portions, a central main interlocking portion, and a flap interlocking portion;
- the plurality of enclosure interlocking portions being mounted onto the casing, adjacent to the enclosure opening;
- the plurality of enclosure interlocking portions and the flap being positioned opposite to each other about the enclosure opening;
- the central main interlocking portion being mounted onto the casing, offset from the plurality of enclosure interlocking portions; and,
- the flap interlocking portion being mounted onto the flap, opposite to the hinged connection between the flap and the casing.
16. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 14 comprises:
- the first proximal fastener comprises a peripheral main interlocking portion and a strap interlocking portion;
- the peripheral main interlocking portion of being fixed onto the padding;
- the strap interlocking portion being fixed onto the proximal end of the first length adjustable strap; and,
- the peripheral main interlocking portion being engaged to the strap interlocking portion.
17. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 14 comprises:
- a first eyelet;
- the first eyelet being fixed onto the first supplementary pillow;
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the first length-adjustable strap being linked to the first eyelet;
- a second eyelet;
- the second eyelet being fixed onto the second supplementary pillow; and,
- the circumferential-adjustable looped end of the second length-adjustable strap being linked to the second eyelet.
18. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 14 comprises:
- wherein the main pillow, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow are arranged into an expanded configuration;
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being located outside of the casing; and,
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned opposite to each other across the casing.
19. The pillow system for good health and sleep as claimed in claim 14 comprises:
- wherein the main pillow, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow are arranged into a collapsed configuration;
- a length of the first supplementary pillow and a length of the second supplementary pillow being positioned parallel to a length of the padding;
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned adjacent to each other;
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned adjacent to the padding;
- the padding, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow being positioned within the casing;
- the first supplementary pillow and the second supplementary pillow being positioned in between the flap and the main pillow;
- a bendable flat pillow;
- the bendable flat pillow being positioned parallel to the length of the padding, the length of the first supplementary pillow, and the length of the second supplementary pillow; and,
- the bendable flat pillow being positioned adjacent to the main pillow, the first supplementary pillow, and the second supplementary pillow.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 26, 2016
Publication Date: Apr 27, 2017
Inventor: Ellen Taurins (Flushing, NY)
Application Number: 15/335,208