Abstract: A graduated set of pillows includes a plurality of three or more pillows. Each pillow is configured for a particular range of human physiological development and has a plurality of critical dimensions targeting proper postural support of persons in such range. For each critical dimension, a first pillow has a minimum dimension and a last pillow has a maximum dimension. The other pillows in the set have distinct dimensions that form graduated increments in the critical dimension over the set from the minimum dimension to the maximum dimension. Specific magnitudes of these critical dimensions may depend on the height, weight, head circumference, length of vertebral column, or neck circumference of an average person within a particular age range, for example. By providing such a graduated transition in each critical dimension, the set of pillows provides proper postural support for the gradually changing anatomical characteristics of developing persons.

Abstract: The pillow includes first and second substantially identical inner shell layers and first and second substantially identical outer shell layers. The first and second inner layers and first and second outer layers are secured together around the peripheries thereof. Extending laterally across the pillow in the width dimension are two spaced baffle members which are secured to the two inner shell layers and extend between the two inner shell layers, defining three chambers along the length of the pillow. The two baffle members either angle away from each other from one longitudinal edge of the pillow to the other longitudinal edge or extend parallel or slightly toward each other from the one longitudinal edge to a point approximately 12 inches from the one longitudinal edge and then curve away from each other to the other longitudinal edge of the pillow.

Abstract: Methods and systems for medical imaging using an ergonomic patient head an arm support are provided. A support for medical imaging is provided that includes a lower body configured to engage a portion of a medical imaging system and an upper surface having a plurality of depressions configured to receive therein at least one of a head and arm of a patient.

Abstract: A method for displaying a plurality of mattresses according to a color scheme is provided. The method includes categorizing a plurality of mattresses into at least three different types based on features of the mattresses other than size (e.g., based on comfort or style), designating a different color for each type of mattress, and displaying each of the mattresses with the designated color, or an article having the designated color, for the particular mattress type. For example, the article may include a pillow and/or foot protector having the designated color displayed prominently for a customer's reference. The method may further include grouping at least a portion of the mattresses together within the showroom based on the type of mattress, and displaying one of each type of mattress in a common region (e.g., a comparison center) for side-by-side comparisons of the different types of mattresses by customers.

Abstract: A pillow for maintaining proper blood circulation in hands and arms of a pillow user is disclosed. The pillow includes a hollow chamber and an exterior member disposed thereon. The hollow chamber includes at least one opening configured on a peripheral surface of the hollow chamber. The at least one opening is adapted to receive a hand and/or an arm of a pillow user inside the hollow chamber. Further, the hollow chamber is capable of at least partially accommodating the hand and/or the arm of the pillow user. The exterior member is configured to support at least one of a head and a neck of the pillow user.

Abstract: A decorative object, most conveniently embodied as a decorative pillow, is constructed to maintain a substantially fixed spatial relationship to a supporting substrate within a vehicle interior while not requiring the use of fastening means. The supporting substrate may comprise a vehicle seat. A decorative pillow is provided with a surface or surfaces providing ornamentation. Components in the interior of the pillow interact to function efficiently as a fill chamber and a ballast chamber. The ballast chamber may be positioned to avoid engagement with surfaces exposed to a user. Ballast provides for inertia so that the pillow will tend to stay in place when acceleration forces are applied thereto.

Abstract: The invention is a head and neck support apparatus comprised of a central portion with three primary sections 1) a shoulder ramp, 2) an inclined Atlanto-Axial support (AXS) section, and 3) a substantially level head support section. The apparatus also has side support portions, in several embodiments, so a user may lay in a lateral position. The AXS section is designed to support the soft tissue between the user's atlanto and axis at 0 to 20 degrees.

Abstract: An air mattress includes a mattress envelope having a compartment and comprising a thermal functional layer and an outer layer overlapped thereon and an air cushion including a plurality of individual air chambers evenly disposed in the compartment of the mattress envelope and an air supplying tube communicatively interconnecting the air chamber with each other. A thermal control arrangement includes a liquid supplying tube spirally extending at the thermal functional layer of the mattress envelope for guiding a flow of thermal liquid and a thermal energy generator arranged to regulate a temperature of the thermal liquid such that when the thermal liquid passes through the liquid supplying tube, the thermal liquid thermo-communicating with the thermal functional layer of the mattress envelope towards the outer layer so as to regulate a temperature of the mattress envelope.

Abstract: A face cradle insert device for providing extra support to the neck and head area of a person during a massage and/or when lying down. The face cradle insert device includes a pad and a receiver opening, wherein the pad is removably attached to a face cradle of a massage table. The receiver opening vertically extends through the pad and includes a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion. The first portion and the second portion are comprised of a configuration to comfortably fit the face of a user. The pad also includes at least one passageway horizontally extending through the pad, wherein the passageway fluidly connects with the receiver opening.

Abstract: A device for use with a respiratory mask comprises a pillow having at least one recess structured to receive the mask so that the pillow does not exert substantial pressure on the mask, and a cover that at least partially covers the exterior surface of the pillow and substantially follows the contours of the at least one recess. A method of using a respiratory mask comprises providing a pillow having at least one recess, positioning a cover on the pillow so that the cover substantially follows the contours of the at least one recess, positioning a respiratory mask on the head of a user, and positioning the user's head on the cover and pillow such that the mask is received in the at least one recess so that the pillow and cover do not exert substantial pressure on the mask.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention generally relate to pillow devices comprising a pair of opposing lobe cushions connected by a cross member comprising a neck supporting cushion. In some embodiments the cushions may define a region for receiving a back portion of a human head in a cradling relation. Furthermore, according to some embodiments the cradle region can optionally be adjustable by the user.

Abstract: A personal comfort device having a neck support portion and an arm and upper body support portion. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the neck support portion may comprise a U-shaped pillow having a pair of opposing arms. The neck support portion may be placed onto the back a user's neck such that the two opposing arms pass on either side of the user's neck and such that the free ends of the two opposing arms are located on the front side of the user. The neck support portion may support the head and neck of a user in a comfortable manner. The arm support portion may be interconnected to the neck support portion such that it hangs approximately on the user's torso. The arm support portion may be functional to receive the user's arms and maintain them in approximately a folded position across the user's torso. The arm support portion may be integrated into a blanket to thereby provide additional comfort to a user.

Abstract: A system configured to ensure a sleeping person remains in a desired position. The system includes a head pillow and a leg pillow. The head pillow includes a locating area configured to receive a portion of the head of the sleeping person. In addition, the head pillow includes a receiving area configured to receive a portion of an arm of the sleeping person. The leg pillow includes a receiving area configured to receive a portion of the leg of a sleeping person. The leg pillow is generally located between the legs of the person and maintains the legs in a substantially parallel and spaced relationship.

Abstract: An apparatus in combination with a pillow to prevent baldness and stimulate hair growth. It comprises a base plate, a top plate, and a bladder that contains gaseous, liquid, or semi-solid matter. The bladder is positioned in between the base plate and the top plate. The apparatus also comprises pivoting means, whereby the pivoting means causes the top plate, having a pillow placed thereon, to contact at least an uppermost area of a human head and on upper and/or lateral and/or posterior areas of said head for scalp stimulation to promote hair growth and prevent alopecia.

Abstract: A seat comfort device to make it comfortable for children to ride in cars and/or to use with booster or child safety seats. Both sides of the device are provided with pillows for resting the user's head, and to prevent the child from falling over when the child is asleep.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosed pillows have a sleeve of viscoelastic material within which is received and enclosed a plurality of loose pieces of filler material. The sleeve can have one or more openings shaped and dimensioned to provide ventilation for the interior of the pillow and/or to enable a user to insert and remove an inner sleeve within which the filler material is retained. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve has two or more compartments for holding the same or different filler materials having the same or different densities, thereby providing a pillow adapted for different uses and support characteristics.

Abstract: A support apparatus having a receiving member adapted to receive a work object, a frame for mounting the receiving member in a range of positions relative to a predetermined area, and an adjustment assembly borne by the frame operable to place the receiving member in a selected position within the range of positions relative to the predetermined area.

Abstract: The pillow includes at least two substantially identical pillow shell layers secured to each other around the peripheries thereof. Each layer has corner configurations defined by approximately straight, inwardly directed tapered end portions of adjacent edges, which meet at corner points, wherein the angle between the meeting end portions of adjacent edges is in the range of 120°-140°.

Abstract: A chiropractic head cushion. The head cushion is used in combination with a chiropractic table having a frame and having a pair of oppositely spaced cushions affixed to the frame. The oppositely spaced cushions define a channel therebetween. The head cushion comprises a top side, a bottom side, and sidewalls connecting the top side and bottom side. The bottom side has a protrusion that extends outwardly from the bottom side wherein the protrusion is removably insertable within the channel and rests upon the pair of oppositely spaced cushions such that when the patient rests upon the cushioned surface the removable head cushion uniformly supports the patient's head across the channel.

Abstract: A patient incline device includes a base member, an inflatable incline ramp located on an upper surface of the base member, an incline ramp adapted to support a patient such that the patient's upper torso is elevated with respect to the base member, an inflatable head support pillow and a wedge-shaped inflatable spinal support air chamber located on the incline ramp and angling upward in a direction away from the incline ramp, and aligned with a centerline of the incline ramp, wherein the peak end of the wedge extends to about the region of the patient's lumbar curve so that the buttocks are not raised upon inflation. The wedge-shaped spinal support chamber may also include a pop-up air chamber having internal air vents to the spinal support chamber such that when the spinal support chamber inflates, the pop-up chamber rises as pressure accumulates and lifts a thoracic curve portion of the patient's spine.

Abstract: A pillow device which supports a head portion of a user during sleep includes a pillow main body, a microphone, which is provided in the pillow main body and detects a snore of the user, a vibrator, which operates in response to the snore detected by the microphone and moves the pillow main body, a pressure detecting switch, which is provided in the pillow main body and detects a change in pressure exerted on the pillow main body when the user moves the head portion, and a gate circuit, which inhibits the vibrator from operating for a predetermined period of time, when the pressure detecting switch detects a change in pressure exerted on the pillow main body.

Abstract: The pillow (10) comprises a body (12) made of an elastically deformable material provided with a top side (14) upon which the head of a user can be rested, and an underside (16) for being placed upon a pillow support. The top side (14) is joined to the underside (16) by at least one shoulder side (18, 18b). Said shoulder side is provided with a shoulder cut-out (20A, 20B) that forms an opening for the cervical vertebrae of the user when he is lying on his back, and forms an accommodating space for the shoulder of the user when he is lying on his side. The top side (14) preferably comprises a recess (22) that partially accommodates the head of the user (H), called the head receiving recess (22).

Abstract: A method and system for advertising that includes preparing a band that includes printed indicia around a pillow in a hotel or the like that includes promotional benefits to the customer that would conventionally replace a typical chocolate placed on the pillow.

Abstract: A pillow having an arched elongated body with a front surface and a back surface, the front surface receiving a user's head, the back surface having at least two pillow bases, the arched elongated body forming an air gap between the at least two pillow bases to provide space for deflection of the arched elongated body when receiving the user's head.

Abstract: The pillow stiffener has an elongated cushion with a large rounded shape; two elongated arms each having a small rounded shape and being connected to and extending away from a long side of the elongated cushion. A flexible dull-finished web extends between the arms for retaining the arms at a fixed relationship with each other and with the elongated cushion. A joiner having the mentioned small rounded shape extends between and joins the extremities of both arms. Both arms and the joiner define with the elongated cushion a stabilizing rim around the dull-finished web for better retaining the pillow stiffener to a pillow. In another aspect, the pillow stiffener is made of a pair of flexible air-impermeable sheets and the elongated cushion, the arms and joiner form a single inflatable chamber.

Abstract: Hygienic, antibacterial, and anti-allergenic pillows or pillow encasings with a covering are disclosed. The covering comprises a fabric coated with a monolithic coating and a filter. The monolithic coating prevents moisture from entering the pillow and allergens from leaving the pillow or pillow encasing. The filter is operative to allow air to egress and ingress the pillow covering.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes a pillow case, a first plurality of foam pieces, a second plurality of foam pieces which are larger on average than the first plurality of foam pieces and a third plurality of foam pieces which are larger on average than the second plurality of foam pieces, wherein the first, second, and third pluralities are disposed in the pillow case in a mix, with the first plurality of foam pieces representing approximately 20 to 30 percent of the foam disposed in the pillow case by volume, with the remaining foam disposed in the pillow case including the second plurality and the third plurality in an approximately equal proportion by volume.

Abstract: A sleep device for use in a seated position comprises a hollow shaped body formed from a resilient polymer having a plurality of sidewalls extending generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis, a top surface centered about the central axis, the top surface being adapted to receive the chin of a user, a recess intermediate the top surface and the plurality of sidewalls, and an annular bottom edge. A base is formed from the resilient polymer having a bottom surface, a vertical wall extending from the base, and a radial flange. The base is fastened to the body annular bottom edge by for example an adhesive or other suitable fastening means. In some embodiments, the body and base are fastened to create an airtight seam.

Abstract: A pillow includes a washable L-shaped body that has longitudinal and latitudinal regions. The longitudinal region is abutted against a lateral edge of an infant car seat such that the latitudinal region protrudes inwardly towards the car seat center. The latitudinal region has a medially disposed end provided with an arcuate top edge curving upwardly away from a latitudinal region bottom edge, forming a curvilinear lip that is spaced from the top edge and the longitudinal region affixing mechanisms. A mechanism is included for affixing the longitudinal region to the car seat such that the latitudinal edge can bias towards and away from the back rest, adjusting a location of the lip. A mechanism is included for affixing a longitudinal region top edge to a car seat rear side, allowing the body to be freely positioned along x-, y- and z-axes while remaining affixed to the car seat rear side.

Abstract: A pillow device includes a first pillow, at least a second pillow, and a pillow covering having at least a first compartment and a second compartment. Such compartments each have a first end, second end, first side, second side, front, and back and are attached to each other such that at least one of such second end of such first compartment is attached to such second side of such second compartment closely adjacent such second end thereof and such second end of such second compartment is attached to such second side of such first compartment closely adjacent such second end thereof. Such first and second compartments each have an opening disposed closely adjacent at least one of such first end and such second end for enabling a user to insert such first pillow member into such first compartment and such at least such second pillow member into such second compartment.

Abstract: A multifunctional pillow, comprises a cover including an upper cover, a lower cover and a top cover; a sliding track assembly installed between the upper cover and the lower cover; tile sliding track assembly including an upper frame and a lower frame; the upper frame being embedded into the upper cover; a bearing being installed in the upper cover; the lower frame having a trench; in assembling, the bearing being placed into the trench so that the bearing is slidable in the trench; and a control panel installed in the cover; an interior of the control panel having a control circuit board; the control circuit board being connected to the motor, a microswitch, an audio sensor, a trumpet, and a vibrator; one end of the microswitch being connected to a touch panel and another end thereof being connected to a control circuit board.

Abstract: A pillow has a plurality of grooves and ribs extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pillow such that in use, the ribs extend generally transverse to the spine of a user. The ribs are provided under the neck and head of a user and the pillow has an uncut core that is thinker under the neck.

Abstract: A surgical pillow for supporting the head and neck of a user includes a neck rest member to support the neck of the user and having an aperture, a headrest member to support the head of the user, a base member to position and support the neck rest member and the headrest member, a support member to cooperate with the aperture of the neck rest member to support the neck rest member. The headset member includes a first outwardly projecting member and a second outwardly projecting member. The first outwardly projecting member and the second outwardly projecting member form an angle of approximately 90°. The aperture may be substantially D shaped, and the support member may be substantially a cylinder. The first outwardly projecting member and the second outwardly projecting member may form a substantial V shape and the first outwardly projecting member and the second outwardly projecting member includes a curved top surface.

Abstract: A formable travel pillow assembly malleably conforms to various anatomical features of a user's head and/or neck region for enhancing support and comfort during travel or similar situations. The pillow assembly comprises an outer pillow construction and an inner formable member. The pillow construction is formed from a viscoelastic material and comprising first and second pillow ends, a head-accepting seat intermediate the first and second pillow ends, and a member-receiving cavity. The inner formable member is received within the member-receiving cavity and comprises a flexible outer sheath and a ductile inner material. The inner material is formable into select configurations for selectively adjusting the first and second pillow ends relative to the head-accepting seat.

Abstract: A neck-support pillow comprising a resilient pillow body having a column-shaped medial portion and two cantilever arms, each arm attached proximate to an end of the medial portion, is described herein. In various embodiments, the arms may encircle a vertical axis, the vertical axis being perpendicular to a plane comprising a line formed between attachment locations of the two arms to the medial portion. Also, the arms and medial portion may form a well that is a size of a user's neck. Further, an arm height may be equal to a distance between the user's shoulder and jaw, the arm height being measured in a direction parallel to the vertical axis. Additionally, a medial portion height may be equal to a distance between an upper portion of the user's ear and the user's shoulder, the medial portion height being measured in a direction parallel to the vertical axis.

Abstract: A device for supporting the head of a patient is accommodated on a patient bed of an x-ray apparatus. To prevent image artifacts, the device has a head shell mounted on a fastening part by means of a joint, and a support is provided between the head shell and the fastening part for adjustment of the angle of inclination of the head shell.

Abstract: A pillow that has a channel which extends from one end toward a second end and which has a wall defined from a head-supporting surface of the pillow toward a bottom of the pillow. The wall of the channel is located adjacent to the second end of the pillow. The channel allows sound to reach a user's ear that is located in the channel while the user lies his or her head on the pillow.

Abstract: A barrier device for sleep positioning including, in one embodiment, an elongated body to be placed atop a head-contacting surface of a pillow so as to define generally a boundary between a left side and a right side of the pillow, and at least one attachment device for securing the barrier device to the pillow. The elongated body has top and bottom ends and includes a pair of outwardly-projecting portions located at left and right sides of the elongated body near the bottom end. Each outwardly-projecting portion has an outer curvature substantially the same as and abutting at least a portion of the back of the head and/or neck of a user lying on the user's side with the user's head resting on one of the sides of the pillow.

Abstract: The pillow includes first and second fabric sections which are secured around the peripheries thereof to form an interior volume. First and second baffle members are positioned within the interior volume, attached to the first and second fabric sections. The first and second baffle members extend in the longitudinal direction of the pillow about the center thereof and are spaced approximately equidistant laterally from the center line of the pillow. The baffle members either parallel each other or curve away from each other from the midpoints to the free ends thereof. Baffle members are configured and positioned such that there is substantial space between the baffle members, respectively, and the peripheral edge of the pillow.

Abstract: A pillow. The pillow comprises a viscoelastic sleeve defining a cavity and a plurality of loose pieces of filler material substantially enclosed within the cavity.

Abstract: An anatomical pillow set for women and especially those enduring post-op breast surgery recuperation, or any other face-down lying situation such as massage in which compression of the breasts would be painful or uncomfortable. The anatomical pillow generally comprises two separate sections, one with a generally rectangular silhouette and semi-circular recess along the bottom edge, and one with a substantially rectangular silhouette. The two sections are used together. In use, a woman separates the two pillow sections and places the lower section beneath her breasts to support the rib cage, and the top section across her neck with neck cradled in the semi-circular recess. The left and right sides of the top pillow section support the woman's shoulders. Additionally, the woman may use her own pillow to support her head if she so chooses.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes a pillow having a variety of foam pieces, including foam pieces of different sizes and irregular shapes.

Abstract: An alarm pillow and associated method includes a pillow with an opening at a proximal end thereof, a core member, and an outer layer positioned thereabout. A cavity is formed between the core member and the outer layer respectively. The cavity has an open end defined along the proximal opening of the pillow, and a closed distal end seated medially of the proximal end and a distal end of the pillow respectively. A portable electronic alarm device is removably positioned within the cavity. The device has a planar top surface with a user interface, and a planar bottom surface extending parallel to the top surface. The device is slidably positional through the proximal opening of the cavity and abuts against the distal end of the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an “structure improvement of the pillow”, which comprises a central main pillow and two lateral sub-pillows, wherein, said central main pillow is trapezoid in dimension with height of pillow top and central length such that the height of pillow top approximately equals the distance between the outer hind skull surface to the outer surface of the normal arched cervical vertebra when people lies on one's back while the height of central length approximately equals the distance between the outer side surface of two ears of human head with slight clearance for tolerance; said lateral sub-pillow is trapezoid in dimension with height of pillow top and the height of pillow top approximately equals the distance between the outer side skull surface to the outer side surface of the shoulder when people lies on one's side; The characterized is that a pair of symmetrical skew-angled arrangement for said central main pillow and each of said two lateral sub-pillows is formed in disposal so

Abstract: Elastic plastic material head pillow comprises flat base and flexible bolster along the front longitudinal pillow edge, whose top surface repeats the anatomical shape of the thoracocervical area, formed as a flexible tongue top and bottom surfaces arranged in parallel position in the middle section with thickness from 4 to 6 cm and two times lesser than the tongue length. The ration of thicknesses of tongue middle section, height on the pillow front edge and pillow base length is 1:3:7, respectively. The tongue top surface gradually descents at angle ranging from 35° to 45° to the pillow base plane translating into the top plane thereof forming the recess along pillow transversal axis, with ascending surface embodied in counterweight form, providing optimal vertebral column physiological position, preserving natural sagittal plane curvatures, reducing head and neck soft tissues applied pressure, and improving head cavity venous drainage.

Abstract: A head support having a body with a recess defined along a recess edge of the body to receive a person's lower jaw. A torso engaging edge of the body opposite the recess edge being formed to engage a portion of the person's torso when the person is sitting in a substantially upright position to prevent the recess from falling away from the person's lower jaw area.

Abstract: A head guard arrangement includes a flexible pad (10A) in direct contact with and enclosing the head top region and temporal region of the head of a baby (100), an impact absorption pad (20A) at an outer side of the flexible pad (10A), enclosing the head top region and temporal region of the baby (100), and a fixture pad (30A) having a configuration with an outer perimeter contour that is in accord with the inner perimeter contour of a sidewall (1) of a child seat or carrier or the like so as to fill the gap between the impact absorption pad (20A) and the sidewall (1). With this structure, the head guard arrangement protects the head and brain of an infant against impact injuries.

Abstract: A pillow for coupling to a surface. The pillow includes: a first cushion of soft resilient material; a first cover enclosing the cushion; a second cover enclosing the first cover, the second cover including an edge portion having a first aperture disposed therethrough; and a suction cup assembly coupled to the first cover and disposed through the first aperture. The suction cup assembly includes: a suction cup; a release tab coupled to an edge of the suction cup; a neck; a nub coupled to the neck and having a larger dimension than a radius of the neck; a second cushion of soft resilient material disposed about the neck and between the first cover and the nub; and a rigid annular member disposed about the neck and between the second cushion and the nub, wherein the second cushion extends radially beyond the rigid annular member.

Abstract: A pillow for coupling to a surface. The pillow includes: a first cushion; a first cover enclosing the first cushion; a second cover enclosing the first cover, the second cover including: a first end, having a first corner; a second end, disposed opposite the first end, having a second corner; and a first aperture disposed near the first corner; wherein the first aperture is large enough to permit ingress and egress of the first cushion therethrough; and an elongated band member, coupled to the first end and the second end, respectively, thereby forming an opening between the elongated band member and the second cover. The pillow further includes: a loop member, coupled to the second end; a carrying strap member coupled to the first corner and the second corner, respectively; a pair of D-rings, each D-ring coupled to the first corner and the second corner, respectively; and a slide fastener.

Abstract: A multifunctional pillow, comprises a cover including an upper cover, a lower cover and a top cover; a sliding track assembly installed between the upper cover and the lower cover; tile sliding track assembly including an upper frame and a lower frame; the upper frame being embedded into the upper cover; a bearing being installed in the upper cover; the lower frame having a trench; in assembling, the bearing being placed into the trench so that the bearing is slidable in the trench; and a control panel installed in the cover; an interior of the control panel having a control circuit board; the control circuit board being connected to the motor, a microswitch, an audio sensor, a trumpet, and a vibrator; one end of the microswitch being connected to a touch panel and another end thereof being connected to a control circuit board.