Abstract: The pillow comprises four substantially identical fabric sections arranged in registry and secured together around the peripheries thereof. A line of stitching connects the middle two layers, defining a rectangular portion or other configuration, in the center of the pillow. The pillow is filled between the middle two layers from the line of stitching to the peripheral edges of the fabric sections. Filling is also present between the upper fabric section and one of the middle fabric sections, and between the lower fabric layers and the other middle fabric section, resulting in a pillow which has less fill in the center portion thereof.

Abstract: A pillow includes a pillow base having a top, bottom, front, rear and opposite sides. The base includes first and second compartments defining areas which extend between the opposite sides. A quantity of fill material is disposed within the first compartment. A support member is enclosed within the second chamber. The support member includes a resilient body having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and spaced apart side walls. The front wall includes a slot extending between the side walls. The support member is disposed adjacent to at least the front of the pillow base.

Abstract: A pillow includes a transparent, apertured pillowcase having a receiving space inside and a plurality of deformable resilient blocks disposed inside the receiving space. Each of the resilient blocks is made of a foam material, such as latex.

Abstract: A pillow includes a first body portion and a continuous second body portion that extends from the first body portion. The first body portion includes a top edge and a bottom edge connected by a first side edge and a second side edge. The second body portion extends continuously from the top edge to the bottom edge, and continuously between the first and second side edges. The first body portion is substantially rectangular-shaped. The second body portion defines at least one recess, wherein the recess is bordered by a continuous sidewall formed by the second body portion. The recess sidewall extends arcuately from at least one of the first side edge and the second side edge. The pillow also includes an axis of symmetry that extends from the top edge to the pillow bottom edge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow for use by a patient during sleep, where the patient must wear a facially oriented medical device, such as a positive air pressure system. The invention provides a uniquely shaped pillow having recesses sized to allow the facially oriented medical device to be worn while the patient sleeps on his or her side, the device cantilevered over the recess and away from the pillow while the patient's head is supported by the patient's forehead, chin. A semi-rigid side panel and a resilient filler material provides sufficient support to prevent the facially oriented medical device from touching the horizontal surface upon which the pillow rests.

Abstract: A pillow cover and pouch combination where the cover is adapted to receive a pillow therein, the cover having first and second identical sections, each section including outer and inner fabric portions with a layer of down filling therebetween. The first and second sections are secured together by a line of stitching around three sides, the other side being open to receive a conventional pillow, closeable by a closure element. The pouch member is configured such that the cover may be folded and positioned inside to produce a pillow-like member.

Abstract: A pillow that can be folded or rolled into a plurality of configurations is described. Preferred embodiments of the pillow typically comprise an elongated viscoelastic foam pad that can be evenly folding into half, thirds or quarters to create a formed pillow of varying thicknesses. Additional configurations are possible by rolling the pad or unevenly folding the pad. A pillow covering can also be provided that is longer than the foam pad such that the excess portion of the covering can be tucked under the formed foam pad to hold the pillow in its formed configuration. Because of its customizability, the pillow is adaptable for use by all types of sleepers including back sleepers, side sleepers, stomach sleepers and sleepers who switch sleeping positions during the night.

Abstract: A headrest. In one embodiment, the headrest includes a rear head support potion and a wing member. In this embodiment, the wing member is rotatable upwardly and downwardly relative to the rear head support member to allow the wing member to be rotated vertically from a stowed position to a head support position. In this embodiment, the wing member is also pivotable horizontally relative to the rear head support portion.

Abstract: A head rest device is described. A plurality of spherical components are coupled via a plurality of adjustable connecting members. At least one end of each of the plurality of connecting members are coupled to a spherical component of the plurality of spherical components.

Abstract: A cushion construction includes a center cushion portion having superposed top and bottom cushions and a plurality of peripheral cushions, each formed from two fabric layers with a filling therebetween. An insert end of each peripheral cushion is inserted between the top and bottom cushions with the outer end exposed beyond such that all of the peripheral cushions can be arranged in an assembled condition at positions around the outer edge of the center cushion portion with the outer ends exposed to simulate petals of a flower. Patches of hook and loop fastening materials fasten each peripheral cushion between the top and bottom cushions and allowing release of the peripheral cushions and the center cushion portion for individual use.

Abstract: A tension relieving apparatus for the arms and neck which combines a generally oblong shaped pillow with first and second ends having attached connecting members which are further attached to first and second resiliently tensioned arm supporting members. The interior portion of the pillow is at least partially filled with a cushioning material conformable to the shape of a portion of the human neck. The arm supporting members allow insertion therethrough of human wrists and forearms and once so inserted generally sustain the forearms at a right angle to the upper arm. Via downward pressure on one or more of the arm members, compensating tension is applied to the neck affording the wearer simultaneous neck support and gravity negating ability to maintain one or more arms in a preferred position for typing activity.

Abstract: A description is given of a device for avoiding or limiting the tilting of the head forwards and/or to the side of a passenger sitting in a seat which has a backrest, having at least one one-piece or multi-piece head-support element which comprises one or more cushion-like elements (1a, 1b; 11a, 11b). The head-tilting protection described is distinguished by the fact that the one or more cushion-like elements are designed and dimensioned such that, in the position worn as intended, they are able to completely surround the side and front sections of the neck and/or of the head of the passenger, resting on the shoulders and/or the chest region of the passenger.

Abstract: A pillow has a curved central extent and a downwardly extending leg. The leg is positionable in a vertical plane. A rotatable eccentric is in a generally semi-circular configuration and has a periphery. A plurality of balls is secured to the periphery of the eccentric for rotation with the periphery. A motor has a driven shaft. The drive shaft has a lower end and an upper end. The lower end is supported by the motor. The upper end has a bushing supporting the upper end of the shaft. A motor enclosure is coupled to the leg beneath the pillow with a waterproof connection to the motor.

Abstract: A support pillow comprises a cushion body having a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. A shell encompasses and tightly conforms to the cushion body. A fabric cover is removably disposed over the shell such that the fabric cover conforms to the shell. The fabric cover defines an opening to permit the cover to be placed over the shell, and the fabric covering includes at least one fastener to close the opening once the cover has been placed over the shell.

Abstract: A support pillow includes a U-shaped body skin that defines a U-shaped inner space therein, and a filler that is packed in the inner space and that cooperates with the body skin to form a flexible U-shaped body including a bight part and two opposite arm parts extending and angled away from two opposite ends of the bight part to define a recess thereamong.

Abstract: A unitary support for holding and cushioning the head and face of a surgical patient has a resilient body of molded foam. The resilient body has a cavity formed in the upper face for receiving and cushioning the head and face of a patient. The resilient body has access openings therein for additional apparatus, such as an endotracheal tube, and to permit viewing of the patient's face during surgery. The resilient body has stiffening structure to prevent constriction of the openings during use and to prevent constriction of an endotracheal tube or similar apparatus.

Abstract: A method and device that provides an easily repeatable way in which to insert pillows into pillowcases. A flexible relatively thin sheet of material is provided that is sized and configured so as to attain a generally U-shaped configuration for insertion into a pillowcase, thereby creating a three-dimensional cavity through which a pillow can be inserted. The device can then be easily extracted from the pillowcase by merely sliding it out once the pillow is in place.

Abstract: The infant head pad is designed to support and cradle the outer circumference of the head with little or no pressure on the back of the head to flatten it causing a deformity. The pad has different size cutouts with a ledge to closely fit and support the head. The cutouts with a ledge begin small enough for a newborn and increase slightly in diameter from cutout to cutout to provide a custom fit, maintaining the back head curve as the head grows. They are strategically around the pad to allow room for the infant's body to lay comfortably on the pad. The cutouts are small and unobtrusive, not restrictive in any way to the child. Plugs fill cutouts not in use, providing a level surface.

Abstract: The Pad Pack is an ergonomic modification to a back pack. It uses a pad/pillow/cushion to lye between the pack and the host in order to comfort and reduce strain on the hosts back. The pad/pillow/cushion, pocket/pouch, and the zipper/fastener/buckle that holds the pad/pillow/cushion are the newly added features to existing designs.

Abstract: An ergonomical massaging pillow is disclosed. The pillow comprises a pillow body having at least one side being a cavity and the surface of the pillow body provided with a plurality of extendable slits; and an insertion rod mounted within the cavity and having a plurality of connectable sections with various hardness and softness and the surface of the insertion rod being a plurality of recesses so that a plurality of protrusions are formed on the surface of the insertion rod and the size of the protrusions and the recesses depend greatly on the weight of the spinal cord of the user. When the pillow is used, the protrusions and the slot will be deformed based on the weight of the spinal cord of the user. The harder protrusion provides a massaging effect to the spinal cord of the user.

Abstract: A pillow book holder capable of allowing a reader to read a book without unnecessary hand muscle strain while at the same time the pillow book holder is capable of falling without damaging itself, the book, or losing the page place.

Abstract: A triune, substantially bilaterally symmetrical pillow for a reclining human being is configured to provide therapeutic and support and comfort for the head and neck while lying on one's back and side, and allow use in two, opposite orientations to increase durability and functional capacity. A center section is provided with a thin portion, abutted on either side along one axis by two substantially similar convex portions, and abutted on either side along a second axis normal to the first by two substantially identical flat end sections. The end sections have cutaways near the bottoms of their sides, to either side of their connections to the center section, that are designed to accommodate the shoulder of a human user. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: A peanut-shaped cushion is to be used to enhance the comfort of a person kneeling in prayer. The pillow is constructed from a single piece of thick foam material. The opposite ends of the foam are rounded. The mid-section is narrowed so that the foam piece resembles a peanut. The foam is wrapped with a polyester fiber cover and further disposed in a decorative casing, which casing is zippered for easy removal. The casing has a small pocket on one of its planar sides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stretcher with a first shaft that is fixed onto a frame of the stretcher. A second shaft is provided on a head rest. A support arm is installed on the first shaft in a way that it can rotate, and also that supports the second shaft in a way that it can rotate. A rotation prevention member has a being pressed sloped part that receives a pressing force, and a pressing part that is pressed onto the circumference surface of the first shaft or the second shaft, and which can come near to or separate from the first shaft or the second shaft. A wedge shaped member has the pressed sloped part that presses while sliding on the being pressed sloped part of the rotation prevention member, and which presses the rotation prevention member onto the first shaft or the second shaft by the wedge action caused between this press sloped part and the being pressed sloped part.

Abstract: A support pillow comprises a cushion body having a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. A shell encompasses the cushion body. A fabric cover is removably disposed over the shell such that the fabric cover generally conforms to the shell. The fabric cover defines an opening to permit the cover to be placed over the shell, and the fabric covering includes at least one fastener to close the opening once the cover has been placed over the shell.

Abstract: An Airway Management Apparatus (AMA) and method for easing the breathing and aiding the alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes of the airway of an obese individual in the supine position. The AMA includes an upper-body support, and a head and neck support having a partially concave and partially convex surface coupled to the upper-body support. The AMA eases breathing by raising the individual's upper body at an angle, causing the individual's abdominal mass to fall away from the diaphragm. The AMA provides a support for the individual's neck to be extended, and for the head to be rotated backwards, to aid in the alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes of the individual's airway.

Abstract: An anti-snoring pillow having a top pillow, a bottom pillow, and a covering is provided. The bottom pillow has a top surface angled with respect to a bottom surface. The top surface of the bottom pillow has a head-receiving cavity defined therein. The covering has a top section, a middle section, and a bottom section. The top pillow is in the top section and the bottom pillow is in the bottom section. The middle section maintains the top pillow centered over the head-receiving cavity during use.

Abstract: An apparatus to support the curve of the posterior aspect of the upper and lower portion of the neck and upper thoracic portion of the spine and behind the ears to provide support to these areas so that the head and neck will remain in a supported position while the individual is asleep. The device also provides a residing area for the skull supporting the weight of the head posteriorly. The invention holds the spine in the ideal position during sleep. The device does not support the head and neck of a passenger when awake and holding his/her head and neck in the appropriate vertical position by the supporting contraction of the muscles. In such times, the passenger's head and neck area are completely free of any uncomfortable contact with the device. The device is not strapped to the neck and does not support the head or neck interiorly.

Abstract: A multi-use pillow including a body member of generally cylindrical geometry having at least two elongated flat attachment strips, each preferably comprising a loop fastener material on one surface of the strip and having a smooth surface on the opposite side surface of the strip, and being attached to the outer surface of the body member with their respective loop-bearing surface exposed outwardly.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting the head of user while the user is lying in a face-down position, a face-up position or a side position. The apparatus includes a head cradle with ventilation and a pair of elongated dependent arms that can be manipulated to serve as a chest support, or a neck support or a head support depending on how the user is lying.

Abstract: A pillow cover and pouch combination where the cover is adapted to receive a pillow therein, the cover having first and second identical sections, each section including outer and inner fabric portions with a layer of down filling therebetween. The first and second sections are secured together by a line of stitching around three sides, the other side being open to receive a conventional pillow, closeable by a closure element. The pouch member is configured such that the cover may be folded and positioned inside to produce a pillow-like member.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a left end piece, a right end piece, and a pillow. The left end piece may have a recess into which a left portion of the pillow can be inserted. The right end piece may have a recess into which a right portion of the pillow can be inserted. The pillow may be substantially softer than the left end piece and the right end piece. The pillow, the left end piece, and the right end piece can be inserted into a sleeve.

Abstract: A pillow facilitating good sleep is integrally molded from a soft foam or non-foaming plastic material, such as PVC, EVA or PU. The pillow is provided at a bottom thereof with a transverse recess having predetermined depth and width, so as to form at least front and rear support portions below front and rear sides, respectively, of the pillow. The front and rear support portions have different heights, so that the pillow has a slightly inclined top surface to provide at least two different heights forusers. The bottom transverse recess allows a portion of the top surface supporting a user's head to downward deform while the front or the rear support portion ergonomically supports the user's nape to facilitate good sleep. Pads of different heights may be removably attached to the bottom of the pillow to adjust an overall height thereof according to the user's actual need.

Abstract: A head support or pillow system that is utilized by a user with the results being that neck discomfort or snoring, or both, are greatly reduced, if not completely eliminated, during a sleep phase. The head support system utilizes an automatically adjustable chamber that changes motion and height of the support either intermittently or continuously throughout the sleep cycle so as to gently move the head of the user, which results in reduced neck pain or snoring, or both.

Abstract: A portable prayer pillow designed to be kneeled upon by an individual during prayer and worship, wherein the pillow includes items necessary for keeping a prayer journal. In a preferred embodiment, the pillow comprises a first pocket having a plurality of blank paper or cloth strips on which information can be written and a second pocket for receiving and storing the strips having information written thereon. In use, for example, the individual can remove a blank strip from the first pocket, write a prayer request on the strip, and place the strip into the second pocket. When the prayer is answered, the individual can retrieve the strip from the second pocket, make an appropriate notation thereon, and place the updated strip back into the second pocket, or the individual can take a second blank strip from the first pocket, write a praise report thereon, and place the second strip in the second pocket.

Abstract: A pillow mainly includes two side frames, at least one crosspiece firmly engaged at two outer ends with locating holes provided at two opposite inner sides of the two side frames, and a plurality of round bars extended between the two side frames with respective outer ends rotatably inserted into insertion holes correspondingly spaced along outer edges of the two opposite inner sides of the side frames. With a predetermined clearance existed between any two adjacent insertion holes, the round bars inserted thereinto are adapted to form rotatable and air-pervious supporting surfaces on the pillow.

Abstract: The gusseted pillow includes a top fabric section, a bottom fabric section and an intermediate gusset portion, wherein the peripheries of the top and bottom fabric sections are each longer than a total length of the gusset portion. The peripheral edges of the top and bottom fabric sections are attached, respectively, to the opposing edges of the gusset portion, with pleats at the corners of the pillow. The pillow is filled to produce a high loft (puffy) appearance, with the portion of the pillow on opposing sides of the gusset portion being elevated from the gusset portion.

Abstract: A pillow height adjusting device for adjusting the height of a pillow relative to a supporting surface such as a mattress. The device includes a base component for resting on the mattress and a supporting platform for supporting the pillow. A mechanism located between the base component and the supporting platform allows for selective adjustment of the height of the supporting platform and, hence, of the pillow relative to the mattress. The height adjustment structure includes jaw components threadably coupled to an actuating rod. The jaw components are pivotable between closed and open configurations for respectively bringing the platform in an adjacent and in a spaced relationship relative to the base component. An obstructing component is mounted between the supporting platform and base components for obstructing access to the height adjustment structure.

Abstract: A household pillow, used to support the head, neck and shoulders etc., is totally filled with softer material or softer shape, with no void within.

Abstract: An Airway Management Apparatus (AMA) and method for easing the breathing and aiding the alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes of the airway of an obese individual in the supine position. The AMA includes an upper-body support, and a head and neck support having a partially concave and partially convex surface coupled to the upper-body support. The AMA eases breathing by raising the individual's upper body at an angle, causing the individual's abdominal mass to fall away from the diaphragm. The AMA provides a support for the individual's neck to be extended, and for the head to be rotated backwards, to aid in the alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes of the individual's airway.

Abstract: A stackable wrist and arm support pad assembly is for use while operating a computer. The support pad assembly is adjustable in height by utilizing a series of nesting pads that allow for adjustment to provide the correct ergonomic posture. The base pad is solid in design with a raised padded section. The pads on top of the base pad have a hollow bottom that fits upon the pad of the pad below. In this manner, up to three, four or possibly more pads can be added to provide the correct posture to help avoid stress on the wrist, elbow and shoulder of the user. The pads may include a removable and washable cover. Additionally, the pads are available in different sizes and shapes to fit all types of keyboards and mouse pads.

Abstract: A neck supporting cushion construction (10) including an elongated strap member (20) provided with a pair of cooperating fasteners (21) (22) wherein, the strap member (20) is dimensioned to be slidably received in a pair of opposed apertures (43) (43) formed in the rear portion of a pair of circular end panels (42) on a generally cylindrical fabric cover (40) dimensioned to receive a generally cylindrical sealed fabric envelope (31) containing a quantity of particulate material (32) such as buckwheat hulls or the like; wherein, the sealed fabric envelope (31) is introduced into the interior of the cover member (40) via an elongated zippered closure (44) hidden by a flap panel (45).

Abstract: A multi-positioning support cushion or support device, such as a pillow is provided. The device is constructed with dual generally opposed convex surfaces being convex about axes that may intersect and are substantially normal to one another. In other embodiments, different angular relationships between the generally opposed convex surfaces may be selected. The pillow is constructed of a multi-layer design, in which a fill material is selected with properties desired for the relative level of comfort and support sought. The fill material then is optionally surrounded by one or more layers of materials, such as a casing and/or a second fill layer. Optionally there are no additional layers.

Abstract: A headrest is provided which has a base pillow and a head pillow. Both the base pillow and head pillow are made of open cell foam blocks with the head pillow comprising a relatively stiff bottom block and relatively flexible top block. The blocks are permanently enclosed in an inner cover made of cotton, over which are removable outer cover are made of satin is disposed. The outer cover is readily removable for washing. The head pillow supports the head above the base pillow while the person using the headrest is reclined. The elevation of the head pillow keeps a person's hair from being pressed against the pillow so as to avoid damaging styled hair.

Abstract: A contoured pillow includes a top, a bottom, a front, a back and opposite sides. The front slopes forwardly from bottom-to-top and changes laterally in depth from side-to-side for cradling and supporting the shoulder. A neck support extension projects upwardly from the top and front and provides enhanced neck support due to the sloping configuration of the front. The top includes a recess forming a face relief pocket, right and left jaw relief areas, right and left airways extending from the jaw relief areas to the sides and a cranial support ridge. The pillow is molded from memory foam with thermally responsive characteristic for shaping itself to a particular user in conjunction with the generally concave geometry designed to give way to a generally spherical facial structure.

Abstract: The air filled therapeutic pillow allows the user to adjust the height or firmness of the pillow to suit their tastes or needs. It can be easily broken down and transported to provide a traveler with comfortable sleep away from home.

Abstract: A memory foam mattress system includes a viscoelastic mattress, a slat-type mattress support, and a viscoelastic pillow. The mattress includes a viscoelastic top layer atop a denser foam core layer, surrounded by a removable cover. The viscoelastic foam material is configured to provide a substantially uniform viscoelastic response over a room temperature range of from about 55° F. to about 85° F. The mattress support includes a perimeter frame with a plurality of transverse slats spanning the frame, including seven adjustable pairs of slats, with a support slat under each adjustable pair. A moveable adjustment clip attaches each support slat to a corresponding adjustable pair, to allow adjustment of the stiffness of the adjustable pair. The pillow has a body of viscoelastic foam with a contoured top and a flat bottom, surrounded by a cover. The contoured top has two support ridges, a larger one for side sleeping, and a smaller one for back sleeping.

Abstract: A system for restoring the natural lordosis of the cervical spine is provided. The system comprises at least a base pillow having areas of varying thickness, and including a protuberance. A central portion of the base pillow preferably includes a depression for receiving a patient's head. A thicker edge portion provides support for the patient's neck, while the protuberance provides support for the patients thoracic vertebrae. A second pillow is positionable adjacent the base pillow to provide further elevation for the patient's head. The system may include yet another pillow having a size greater than the second pillow to provide still further elevation for the patient's head. The system may also include additional pillows having shapes smaller than, larger than, or in between the size of the other pillows. A method of using the pillows to treat a cervical spinal disorder is also provided.

Abstract: A bedding article comprises a first quilted panel attached to a second panel so as to enclose an interior. Fill material is disposed in the quilted panel and in the interior.

Abstract: A padded face rest having a single cam lock, double pivoting adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a pair of cantilever members, each cantilever member being comprised of a pair of spaced apart, substantially parallel cantilever plates having locking members at each end. One of the locking members is adapted to lockingly engage a locking member attached to the padded face rest, and the other locking member is adapted to lockingly engage a locking member attached to the face rest attachment frame. A locking rod extends through the mid-portion of all of the cantilever plates. A cam clamp is attached to an end of the locking rod and, upon rotation, causes the plates of each cantilever member to be pulled towards each other to thereby lockingly engage adjacent locking members.