FUNCTIONAL PILLOW FOR COUPLES

Functional pillow for couples can include a foam body having an upturned U-shape. The upturned U-shape can have a roof, located between a first leg and a second leg. A scoop is positioned at a top edge of the roof. The scoop can provide a resting place for a head. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

TECHNICAL FIELD

An embodiment of the disclosure here relates to a functional pillow for couples. The pillow can sit across a lap of a partner to provide physical support during intimacy. Other embodiments are also described.

BACKGROUND

Intimacy between couples (i.e., two people) can involve physical contact. In some cases, intimate physical contact between couples can include oral sex (e.g., fellatio and/or cunnilingus).

SUMMARY

Performing oral sex (e.g., fellatio and/or cunnilingus) while both partners are lying in bed can be physically uncomfortable for the performing partner. For example, a person/partner who is lying down while performing fellatio may hold his or her head up in an awkward position. Furthermore, head movements (e.g. back and forth) may exacerbate discomfort and increase strain on neck and back muscles which support the weight and movements of the head. This discomfort and strain can result in pain (e.g., neck and back soreness) and shorter oral sex sessions than would otherwise occur if the performing partner was better supported.

Pillows used for sleep or cushioning (e.g., rectangular pillows) can lack the requisite shape, density, and strength to provide sufficient support for oral sex while considering human factors/ergonomics. Wedge pillows (also known as sex pillows), can be large and bulky. Their shape and size can cause discomfort for the person receiving oral sex because the pillow can cause the receiver's body to tilt downward, causing blood flow to go to the head. Thus, it would be beneficial for a functional pillow to have a structure (e.g., shape and stiffness) that is designed to provide support for couples performing and receiving oral sex.

In one embodiment, a functional pillow for couples has an inverted (upturned or upside-down) U-shape and a resting place (e.g. a scoop) to provide support and cushioning for a person performing oral sex. The scoop can be located on a roof portion of the pillow, the roof portion elevated by two or more legs of the pillow. By reducing the strain and discomfort associated with oral sex (e.g., in lying positions), the performer of oral sex can perform for longer and have an overall improved experience.

The functional pillow can include a foam body having an upturned U-shape, the upturned U-shape having a roof, located between and elevated by a first leg and a second leg. A scoop is positioned at the roof (e.g., along a top edge of the pillow), providing a resting place for a head.

The above summary does not include an exhaustive list of all embodiments of the present disclosure. It is contemplated that the disclosure includes all systems and methods that can be practiced from all suitable combinations of the various embodiments summarized above, as well as those disclosed in the Detailed Description below and particularly pointed out in the Claims section. Such combinations may have particular advantages not specifically recited in the above summary.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Several embodiments of the disclosure with reference to the appended drawings are now explained. Whenever the shapes, relative positions and other embodiments of the parts described are not explicitly defined, the scope of the invention is not limited only to the parts shown, which are meant merely for the purpose of illustration. Also, while numerous details are set forth, it is understood that some embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.

Pillow Shape

Referring now toFIG. 1A, in one embodiment, a functional pillow1for couples can have an inverted or upturned U-shape. The pillow is shown in an upright form. The U-shape (e.g., an arch) can be formed by a first leg2that transitions to a roof portion12(e.g., through a first vertex8). The roof can then transition to a second leg4(e.g. through a second vertex10). Legs2and4can elevate the roof portion, creating a lap space15. The pillow can sit across the lap of a receiving partner to provide physical support, where the first leg and the second leg are positioned on the outer sides of the lap of the receiver. The pillow can have a scoop14that provides a resting area for the head of the performer (e.g., the performing party can rest a chin or cheek on the scoop area). The scoop can be formed from an angled cut16on the top front edge18of the roof12. When the pillow is in arranged in position during use, the scoop can face towards the receiving partner's torso as shown inFIGS. 9A and 9B.

The cushion can have a roof12that slopes downwards in two parts, roof section7and roof section9, from a central ridge where the roof sections meet. The two roof sections can be of equal length. The first roof section can connect to a second roof section thereby creating an interior angle A5facing into the lap space, having an angle of 180° or less. The angled roof can provide structural support for someone lying on the roof of the pillow.

In one embodiment, the cushion can have a pitched roof shape where the outer corners18,19and20are rounded, as shown inFIG. 2. In one embodiment, as shown inFIG. 3, the roof24can be substantially flat. In another embodiment, the cushion can have a rounded or rainbow shape where a first leg transitions gradually to a rounded roof25and then back to a second leg, as shown inFIG. 4.

Referring back toFIG. 1A, the dimensions of the pillow can be sized so that a lap space15can fit over the lap (e.g. thighs) of an average male or average female. In one embodiment, lap space15can have a length L10between 12″ and 18″, for example, 15″. In one embodiment, the pillow can have a total height L18between 22″ and 28″. In one embodiment, total height L18can be 25″. In one embodiment, the scoop is located equidistant between leg1and leg2. In one embodiment, the pillow lap space can have a minimum height L21between 3.5″ and 6″. Height L21can be determined by the interior edge length of leg2and/or leg4.

In one embodiment, length L1and L2of leg2and leg4can be between 4″ to 6″, for example, 5″. In one embodiment, angles A1and A3at vertex8are between 100° and 130°, for example, 115°. Similarly, angles A2and A4at vertex10are between 100° and 130°, for example 115°. In one embodiment, the roof has an interior angle A5between 125° and 135°, for example, 115°. In one embodiment, the pillow has a width L14between 8″ and 12″, for example, 12″. In one embodiment, lengths L11and L12of the roof can be between 12″ and 15″, for example, 13.5″. In one embodiment, roof12can have a thickness L5, L6between 3″ to 5″. In one embodiment, the cross section of the first leg and the second leg are the same in shape and size.

Referring now toFIGS. 1B and 1C, the pillow can have a lateral side wall42that is positioned away from the scoop and a lateral side wall44that meets the roof top to form the top edge where the scoop is positioned. Leg walls46and48are positioned between the lateral side walls and connect the lateral side walls to each other. Each of the legs can have a leg under-surface50and52that are flat or substantially flat, allowing the pillow to stand upright during use. The lateral side walls can also be flat or substantially flat, without humps or protrusions, allowing the pillow to be positioned as inFIGS. 9A-9Fwithout interference. The lateral side walls can be parallel to each other. Similarly, the leg walls can be parallel to each other.

In one embodiment, the dimensions of the pillow are configured also based on the stiffness of the foam, so that the legs are thick enough (e.g., cross sectional length and width) to provide support for the roof and for a person lying on the roof, when the pillow is placed in an upright position. For example, as shown inFIG. 9A, a performing party can lay laterally across the roof of the pillow perpendicular to a receiving party that has his or her lap positioned in lap space15. The cheek or face of the performing party can be positioned comfortably on the scoop of the pillow, while the performing party's chest and/or shoulder rests on the roof of the pillow. In another example, as shown inFIG. 9B, a performing party can lay parallel with the receiving party, the chin of the performing party laying comfortably on the scoop surface of the pillow.

It should be understood that the dimensions described herein are meant to be illustrative rather than limiting, and that the dimensions can vary depending on the size of the targeted population. The dimensions can vary to fit various sized peoples, for example, different dimensions can be determined for a small, medium, large and x-large size.

Scoop

In one embodiment, the scoop81can have a convex shape, as shown inFIG. 5. In other embodiments, the scoop83can have a flat surface, as shown inFIG. 7, or concave. In other embodiments, the scoop can be formed by one or more cuts, for example, by two cuts, as shown inFIG. 6. Referring back toFIG. 7, the scoop can have an angle A6relative to lateral side wall44from 20° to 70° or more preferably from 30° to 60°. In one embodiment, the angle is 45°. The angled scoop can allow the performing party to position his or her head to perform oral sex. Referring now toFIG. 8, the scoop can have a scoop width greater than 1.5″ and a scoop length greater than 3″, to provide sufficient surface to comfortably allow a performer's face or head to rest.

Advantageously, the performing partner can rest his or her head/face on the scoop while also being positioned over the receiving partner's genitalia. The performing partner can perform oral sex with his or head being supported on the scoop. The body of the performing partner can be laid laterally across the receiving partner's lap (seeFIG. 9A) or in-line with the receiving party's lap (seeFIG. 9B), depending on preference. This can reduce strain and discomfort, particularly to the torso and neck of the performing partner. Additionally, the support of the pillow allows the performing partner to utilize both hands rather than needing one to hold him or herself up. For example, while the performing partner lies laterally across the receiving partner's lap she can hold the receiving partner's penis with one hand and access the testicles with the other hand, for the receiving partner's added pleasure, by reaching under the arch of the pillow (seeFIG. 9F).

The scoop can have a) an oval shape, b) a leaf shape having a top arc-shaped edge that meets a bottom arc-shaped edge as shown inFIG. 1A, c) a triangle shape, as shown inFIG. 8, d) or a diamond shape as shown inFIG. 10. The scoop shape and size can vary, e.g., based on how the cut is formed.

Pillow Cover

Referring now toFIG. 2, the pillow can have a cover32that covers a body34. In one embodiment, the cover of the functional pillow can be a cloth (e.g., microfiber, cotton, spandex, polyester, etc.). In one embodiment, the pillow cover can have a fastening element (e.g., buttons, Velcro or a zipper) that allows the cover to be removed and detached from a foam cushion of the pillow. In one aspect, the cover can be formed from a polymer-based sheet or layer. The cover can be a washable cover.

Pillow Body

Referring now toFIG. 2, a body34of the functional pillow can be formed from a foam such as a conventional polyfoam (e.g., polyurethane foam), a latex-based foam (e.g., formed from rubber products) or other equivalent technology. In one embodiment, the foam density is a medium density foam. In one embodiment, the foam is a high density and/or high resiliency foam. The foam body can have a compression of 2.5 pounds per cubic feet (PCF) or greater. The stiffness provided by the foam body can help maintain the shape of the pillow during usage. In particular, the legs and roof of the pillow can provide support against a person's weight and support to the torso, head and neck of the performer, while still providing enough softness for comfort. In one embodiment, the pillow body is undivided, formed from a single body of foam or other equivalent technology, thus providing stiffness throughout and maintaining the body's shape.

Additional Use Configurations

In one aspect of the disclosure, as shown inFIG. 9C, the pillow can be turned over (e.g. roof section down to create a U-shape) and placed under a receiving party's lower back and buttocks to slightly elevate the area, thereby causing less strain (neck flexion) of the performing partner. This configuration can be particularly beneficial if the receiving party is a female, thereby elevating the genitalia of the female receiving party. The functional pillow can provide support for intercourse For example, a position where the partners are facing each other (seeFIG. 9D) or where one partner is facing away from the other partner (seeFIG. 9G). Additionally, the turned over pillow can be placed on the ground to support the females knees as she kneels to perform oral sex while the receiving partner sits at the bedside or while the receiving partner is standing. Additionally, when performing oral sex, the performing party can reach the receiving party's genitals with a hand through the lap space of the pillow, thus providing additional stimulation, as shown inFIG. 9F.

The functional pillow can also support non-sex related activities in bed, specifically for reading a book or using a smart phone, tablet, or laptop (seeFIG. 9G). The functional pillow can elevate these items, thereby reducing neck strain. The pillow can be used to breastfeed a toddler who sits on the pillow facing their mother's chest while the pillow sits across the mother's lap.

While certain embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that the invention is not limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It should also be understood that while some features are shown in the figures with certain embodiments, those features can be combined with other embodiments described in this disclosure and/or shown in different figures. For example, the cover and body ofFIG. 2can be present in the embodiments ofFIGS. 1A, 3, and 4. Similarly, each of the scoop shapes ofFIGS. 6, 7, and 8can be present in any of the embodiments ofFIGS. 1, 3, and4.