Sleep aid along with method incorporating same
US7886384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/065
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided is a sleep aid for use in reducing the risk of plagiocephaly including a cushion and a sleep position indicator. The cushion includes an elongate pad to accommodate a person in a reposed position such that the person extends along a longitudinal axis of the pad. The cushion also includes a casing surrounding the pad that has bottom and top panels. The sleep position indicator has an elongate dimension and is slideably supported by the cushion. A medial portion of the sleep position indicator is adapted to move transversely to the longitudinal axis within a slideway. The indicator may be moved between a first position where it visibly protrudes from a first side of the cushion to inform a first head orientation, and a second position where it visibly protrudes from a second side of the cushion to inform a second head orientation.
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