ORTHOPEDIC CONTOUR PILLOW

An orthopedic contour pillow including a top portion and a bottom portion removably attached to the top portion. The bottom portion has a tapered thickness such that a user can adjust the angle of the pillow by rotating the bottom portion.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to a pillow, and more particularly to an orthopedic contour pillow.

BACKGROUND

Pillows are used to provide a cushion for the head during sleep. Some of these pillows are orthopedic contour pillows having a curved design that adapts to head, neck and shoulder contour for back sleepers and side sleepers.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an orthopedic contour pillow that allows a user to adjust the angle of the pillow according to their personal preference. For instance, the angle of the pillow can be adjusted by rotating a rear part of the pillow or by removing it altogether. This can allow for three different angle adjustments. As such, a user is able to obtain a pillow with a comfortable fit without having to purchase several different models from several different manufacturers.

In addition, in some embodiments, the orthopedic contour pillow can include an interchangeable attachment in the neck support part of the pillow. Thus, the user can choose between different attachments depending on their needs. For example, this attachment may include protrusions that provide pressure to the user's neck. As another example, the attachment may provide heat or cooling to help alleviate pain.

The present disclosure provides an orthopedic contour pillow. According to an exemplary embodiment, the orthopedic contour pillow includes a top portion and a bottom portion removably attached to the top portion. The bottom portion has a tapered thickness such that a user can adjust the angle of the pillow by rotating the bottom portion.

In the above embodiment, the length of the bottom portion can extend along the entire length of the top portion. The orthopedic contour pillow can include a fastener for removably attaching the bottom portion and the top portion together. The orthopedic contour pillow can include a removable attachment disposed in a part of the pillow for supporting a neck area of the user. The removable attachment can include a plurality of protrusions for applying pressure to the neck area of the user. The removable attachment can include a material for absorbing heat. The removable attachment can include a material that releases heat. The orthopedic contour pillow can be configured such that the pillow can be used without the bottom portion. The orthopedic contour pillow can include flexible polyurethane foam. The orthopedic contour pillow can include a removable attachment disposed on an underside of a part of the pillow for supporting the neck area of the user.

Turning to the figures,FIG.1shows an orthopedic contour pillow100according to an example embodiment. The orthopedic contour pillow100includes a top portion2and a bottom portion4. A user can rest their head, neck, and/or shoulders on the top portion2. The top portion2has a wing-type design so that a user can place their arms in the gaps8while resting. The top portion2further includes a neck support portion6for supporting the neck of a user. The neck support portion6is designed to maintain the natural curvature of the user's neck. This can help minimize neck strain by reducing stress on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue in and around the cervical spine.

The bottom portion4is disposed beneath the top portion2. The bottom portion4has a sloped or tapered shape with a wider end14and a narrower end16. Both the top portion2and the bottom portion4are made of flexible polyurethane foam covered with fabric.

The orthopedic contour pillow100also includes attachment10disposed in the neck support portion6. The attachment10has protrusions that can apply pressure to a user's neck region to relieve pain and/or provide a massage-type effect to the neck. The attachment10can be made of plastic, rubber, or polyurethane foam.

The orthopedic pillow100further includes an attachment12that is disposed underneath the neck support portion6. The attachment12is made of plastic and provides additional support for the neck support portion6.

As shown inFIG.2, the attachment10can be removed from the top portion2and is interchangeable with other attachments that can provide different functions. For instance, the attachment10can include a gel that is heated in the microwave or cooled in the freezer. As such, the attachment10can provide heating or cooling therapy for muscle pain relief. In another example, the attachment10may include an electric massager that can be recharged via a charging interface such as a USB-C port.

The attachment10can be snapped into and out of the indent20. The attachment10stays in place due to the ridges22on its edges that fit into a corresponding portion of the indent20.

FIG.3shows the orthopedic contour pillow100with the bottom portion4and the attachment12detached from the top portion2. The bottom portion4includes hook and loop fastener strips (e.g., VELCRO strips) used for attaching the top portion2and the bottom portion4together. The bottom portion4further includes a hook and loop fastener strip28for attaching the bottom portion4to the attachment12. The attachment12includes a hook and loop fastener for attaching to the top portion2.

As shown inFIG.3, the bottom portion4is arranged such that the narrower end16is disposed at the front side of the pillow. The bottom portion4can be rotated 180 degrees such that the wider end14is disposed toward the front side of the pillow. This will allow the user to adjust the angle of the orthopedic contour pillow100such that the front of the pillow is lifted (i.e., the height of the front of the pillow is increased) while the back of the pillow is dropped (i.e., the height of the back of the pillow is decreased). As another option, the user can remove the bottom portion4entirely and place the underside of the top portion2directly on a sleeping surface.

As shown inFIG.4, the underside of the top portion2includes hook and loop fasteners that correspond to those on the topside of the rear portion. The top portion2also includes hook and loop fastener32that corresponds to the hook and loop fastener24on the attachment12. Thus, the top portion2, the bottom portion4, and the attachment12can all be attached together.

Of course, other methods of attachment may be used for attaching the various components together. For example, the top portion2, the bottom portion4, and the attachment12can snap together using corresponding male and female snap members. As another example, the various components may be attached together with a specially designed pillowcase. For instance, a pillow case may be used with individual pockets for each of the bottom portion4and the attachment12. Such pockets could be accessible by zipper closures.

FIG.5. shows an orthopedic contour pillow200according to an example embodiment. In this embodiment, the attachment12has been omitted. Rather than using the attachment12, the thickness of the neck support portion6has been increased. As such, the orthopedic contour pillow200has fewer parts.

Otherwise, the orthopedic contour pillow200functions similarly to the orthopedic contour pillow100. For example, similar to the pillow100, the pillow200includes attachment10and bottom portion4.

As shown inFIG.5, the narrower end16of the bottom portion4is disposed toward the front of the pillow200and the wider end14is disposed toward the rear of the pillow200. This provides more lift in the back of the pillow than in the front.

As shown inFIG.6, the bottom portion4has been rotated 180 degrees from its position inFIG.5. Here, the wider end14of the bottom portion4is disposed toward the front of the pillow200, and the narrower end16of the bottom portion4is disposed toward the rear of the pillow200. As such, more lift is provided in the front of the pillow than in the back.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, as a third option, the bottom portion4can be removed entirely, and the top portion2can be placed directly on the sleeping surface. A user might choose this option if they are comfortable with the angle and height of the top portion2as is, without the addition of the bottom portion4.

FIG.7shows the attachment10removed from the orthopedic contour pillow200. As discussed above, the attachment10is interchangeable with other attachments, for example, hot/cold attachments, attachments with various projection patterns, and a rechargeable massaging attachment.

FIG.8shows a top perspective view of the orthopedic contour pillow200with the attachment10in a state of being attached to the pillow200in the neck support portion6.

FIG.9shows the orthopedic contour pillow200with the bottom portion4and the attachment10detached from the top portion2. The bottom portion4has hook/fastener strips26for attaching to corresponding hook/fastener strips on the underside of the top portion2. As mentioned above, other means can be used to attach the top portion2and the bottom portion4, such as male/female snaps, or a specially designed pillow case with a pocket to hold the bottom portion4(with zipper access).

Thus, by virtue of the foregoing, it is possible to provide an orthopedic contour pillow that allows a user to adjust the pillow to their personal preference. In addition, they can utilize an interchangeable attachment to provide for various needs, such as pain relief and alleviation of muscle tightness.

While the disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. The scope of the following claims is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions. For example, it is to be understood that the disclosure contemplates that, to the extent possible, one or more features of any embodiment can be combined with one or more features of any other embodiment.