Neck guard pillow
US5018231A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G9/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A contoured pillow is provided which is designed to accommodate a person sleeping in the supine position or in a side position. The pillow includes a curved ridge along one edge of the pillow to support the neck. The ridge ends in an elliptical depression within the center of the pillow to support the back of a person's head. The elliptical depression allows a person's head a freedom of movement of 45.degree. from either side of its normal vertical position and allows bending of the neck to a certain degree. Along the sides of the depression the pillow is of a greater dimension to support the head when resting on the side of the head. The pillow further includes longitudinal grooves within the side regions of the pillow to prevent a person's ear from being overly compressed against the pillow when resting on one's side. The pillow is of a conventional size and shape and can be used with standard pillow cases, standard sized beds, etc.
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