US3574397A
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Orthopedic pillow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-11
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1988-09-11
Abstract
Abstract An orthopedic pillow for comfortably supporting the head and cervical areas of the user. The pillow is of a resilient material having a generally central concave cavity therein. Oppositely extending from the central concave cavity are contoured depressions to accommodate the user''s neck and head. The central cavity is shaped and positioned to accommodate the user''s ear without pressure when the user is lying on his side and the cavity partially supports the user''s head when the user is lying on his back. One embodiment of the invention is adaptable for use with an automobile seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan Norriss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An orthopedic pillow adapted to comfortably cradle the neck and head of the user, said pillow comprising a body portion of a resilient material having a contoured upper surface, said upper surface having a substantially central convex cavity therein, a neck-receiving channel extending from said central cavity toward the front edge of said pillow a head-receiving channel extending opposite said neck-receiving channel from said center cavity toward the rear edge of said pillow and adapted to support a portion of the user''s head, said center cavity being relatively deeper than said channels and being adapted to receive the area of the user''s head adjacent the ear thereby permitting the user to sleep on the side of his face without undue pressure on the ear and head area adjacent the ear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An orthopedic pillow adapted to comfortably cradle the neck and head of the user, said pillow comprising a body portion of a resilient material having a contoured upper surface, said upper surface having a substantially central convex cavity therein, a neck-receiving channel extending from said central cavity toward the front edge of said pillow a head-receiving channel extending opposite said neck-receiving channel from said center cavity toward the rear edge of said pillow and adapted to support a portion of the user''s head, said center cavity being relatively deeper than said channels and being adapted to receive the area of the user''s head adjacent the ear thereby permitting the user to sleep on the side of his face without undue pressure on the ear and head area adjacent the ear.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pillow of claim 1 further provided with a head-receiving channel extending opposite said neck-receiving channel from said center cavity to the rear edge of said pillow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pillow of claim 1 wherein said head and neck channels are substantially U-shaped and said head-receiving channel is of greater cross-sectional area and greater depth than said neck-receiving cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
137 words
An orthopedic headrest for use with a seat having a cushion and back supporting member, said headrest comprising a body portion of a resilient material having a contoured upper surface including a substantially convex cavity therein, a neck-receiving channel extending from said central cavity to the front edge of the headrest, a head-receiving channel extending opposite said neck-receiving channel from said center cavity toward the rear edge of the headrest and adapted to receive a portion of the user''s head, said center cavity being relatively deeper than said channel and being adapted to receive the area of the user''s head adjacent the ear thereby relieving undue pressure thereon when the user assumes a position with the side of his face against the pillow, and mounting means secured to said headrest and adapted for attachment to said seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
137 words
An orthopedic headrest for use with a seat having a cushion and back supporting member, said headrest comprising a body portion of a resilient material having a contoured upper surface including a substantially convex cavity therein, a neck-receiving channel extending from said central cavity to the front edge of the headrest, a head-receiving channel extending opposite said neck-receiving channel from said center cavity toward the rear edge of the headrest and adapted to receive a portion of the user''s head, said center cavity being relatively deeper than said channel and being adapted to receive the area of the user''s head adjacent the ear thereby relieving undue pressure thereon when the user assumes a position with the side of his face against the pillow, and mounting means secured to said headrest and adapted for attachment to said seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |