Patent ID: 8429775
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. A device for enabling an individual located on a bed to sustain a side-sleeping orientation on either a left or right side, said device comprising: a light weight, elongate pillow having a longitudinal axis and being configured to rest at a back side of the individual when reclined in a side-sleeping orientation on the bed; said pillow including attachment structure to secure the pillow to the individual, said attachment structure being positioned along a longitudinal edge of the pillow in general alignment with the individual's spine and having sufficient flexibility to allow the pillow and its longitudinal axis to bi-directionally rotate with respect to and rest against the individual's back to a laterally offset contact position; wherein, said attachment structure includes a flexible, lightweight hinge component coupled to the pillow at the exterior edge and positioned along a central longitudinal axis of the attachment structure.