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Ergonomic pillow

US6471726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 2001
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G9/10
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An ergonomic pillow comprises a body including an inclined surface on either side, an arcuate central recess, and a slope near either side extended from the inclined surface to the recess so that either slope has the highest elevation on a top surface of the body; a front lengthwise projection member having a front slant extended from a bottom of the body adjacent to the recess; first and second cavities on the bottom of the body adjacent to either side and disposed corresponding to either slope; and an elongate third cavity at an underside of the projection member having the same orientation as the projection member. The pillow appropriately support face, ear, spine and shoulder for relaxing head and spine of a user in face-up or side sleeping.

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