Abstract:
The air filled therapeutic pillow allows the user to adjust the height or firmness of the pillow to suit their tastes or needs. It can be easily broken down and transported to provide a traveler with comfortable sleep away from home.

Description:
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     FIELD OF INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a portable therapeutic pillow, more particularly it relates to an air filled therapeutic pillow that is adapted for easy transport and provides variable support to the head, neck and upper back of the user in a horizontal resting position whether the user is sleeping on her back or her side. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Many people suffer from chronic neck pain or stiffness and a tense upper back. This is often the result of sleeping with pillows that provide insufficient support for the neck and upper back. Improper alignment of the spine often occurs when the head and neck are inadequately supported. The muscles of the neck try to compensate for the misalignment resulting a sore or stiff neck. 
     The natural spinal curves in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions are designed to support the weight of the body and to provide flexibility. Spinal bone will remodel itself in response to applied mechanical stresses and strains, according to Wolff&#39;s law of osseous physiology. In response to abnormal mechanical forces, living bone will constantly change its growth and orientation. An anterior head carriage posture results from decreased cervical lordosis, which in turn leads to abnormal forward weight bearing on the anterior vertebral bodies and discs. This abnormal forward weight bearing will create disc degeneration and spondylopathy. 
     In addition, applied force over time will cause a viscous change in the surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons. Unless a corrective force is applied, again over time, all viscous change is permanent. 
     Many therapeutic sleep pillows have been developed over the years to provide proper support of the head and neck. Therapeutic sleep pillows allow the user to directly effect the biophysiologic property of viscosity. These pillows allow a force to be applied to the cervical spine in a corrective direction over an extended period of time. These pillows are usually made of open or closed celled foam. There is no way to vary the size, softness or the firmness of these pillows to suit the individual user. The typical user does not have a standard size head, neck or shoulder width. The user with wide shoulders, or a long neck or pressure sensitive ears must cope with a one-size fits all pillow. The user often must resort to modifying the pillow by raising it upon a towel or another pillow or adapting the upper surface to suit their particularly peculiar shaped head or neck size, or firmness needs. 
     While some users are able to achieve relief at home, they suffer when sleeping away from home. Although conventional pillows can be shaped to provide comfortable support in the position in which the user falls asleep, these pillows do not retain that shape and support throughout the entire sleeping period. The open celled or closed celled, foam therapeutic sleep pillows are too bulky and heavy to be practically taken by travelers. 
     What is needed is a pillow that allows the user to adjust the height or firmness of the pillow to suit their tastes or needs. What is also needed is a pillow that can be easily broken down and transported to provide the traveler with comfortable sleep away from home. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention resides in a fluid filled head support. The fluid filled head support includes a center section. The center section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The proximal face has a forward attachment area. 
     A first neck-support section is provided. The neck-support section has a cylindrical proximal face, a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face, each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The distal face of the first neck-support section is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face of the center section. 
     An upper back-support section is provided. The upper back-support section has a proximal face, a distal face, a back face, a first face and a second face. The distal face has a front edge. The upper back-support section has a wedge shape. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The back face of the upper back-support section is attached to the front face of the center section. The proximal face slopes up from the front edge of the distal face to form a smooth transition up to the proximal face of the center section. 
     The center section, first neck-support section and upper back-support section are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the rear of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s back. 
     A first side section is provided. The first side section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The proximal face has a forward attachment area. The second face of the first side section is attached to the first face of the center section. 
     A second neck-support section is provided. The second neck-support section has a cylindrical proximal face, a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The distal face of the second neck-support section is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face of the first side section. 
     The first side section and the second neck-support section are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     A first support section is provided. The first support section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the first support section is attached to the distal face of the center section, the distal face of the upper back-support section and the distal face of the first side section. 
     In a variant of this invention, a second side section provided. The second side section a proximal face, distal face, a front face, back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The proximal face has a forward attachment area. The first face of the second side section is attached to the second face of the center section. 
     A third neck-support section is provided. The third neck-support section has a cylindrical proximal face, a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The distal face of the third neck-support section is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face of the second side section. 
     The second side section and third neck-support section are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     In yet another variant of this invention, a second support section is provided. The second support section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the second support section is attached to the distal face of the first support section. 
     In still another variant of this invention, the proximal face of the center section, the proximal face of the upper back-support section, the proximal face of the first side section, the proximal face of the second side section, the proximal face of the first neck support, the proximal face of the second neck support and the proximal face of the third neck support are covered by a flocked material. The flocked material is rayon. 
     In again another variant of this invention, the proximal face of the center section, the proximal face of the upper back-support section, the proximal face of the first side section, the proximal face of the second side section, the proximal face of the first neck support, the proximal face of the second neck support and the proximal face of the third neck support has a tucked configuration. 
     In a variation of this invention, the proximal face of the center section, the proximal face of the upper back-support section, the proximal face of the first side section, the proximal face of the second side section, the proximal face of the first neck support, the proximal face of the second neck support and the proximal face of the third neck support has a ribbed configuration. 
     The invention also resides in another fluid filled head support. The other fluid filled head support includes a center section. The center section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face has a forward attachment area. 
     A first neck-support section is provided The neck-support section has a cylindrical proximal face, a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The distal face of the first neck-support section is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face of the center section. 
     An upper back-support section is provided. The upper back-support section has a proximal face, a distal face, a back face, a first face and a second face. The distal face has a front edge. The upper back-support section has a wedge shape. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The back face of the upper back-support section is attached to the front face of the center section. The proximal face slopes up from the front edge of the bottom face to form a smooth transition up to the proximal face of the center section. 
     The center section, the first neck-support section and upper back-support section are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the rear of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s back. 
     A first side section is provided. The first side section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face has a forward attachment area. The second face of the first side section is attached to the first face of the center section. 
     A second neck-support section is provided. The second neck-support section has a cylindrical proximal face, a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The distal face of the second neck-support section is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face of the first side section. 
     The first side section and the second neck-support section are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     The center section, the upper back-support section, the first side section, the first neck-support section and the second neck-support section are joined to each adjacent section in such a way as to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. 
     A first support section is provided. The first support section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the first support section is attached to the distal face of the center section, to the distal face of the upper back-support section and to the distal face of the first side section. 
     In a variant of this invention, a second side section is provided. The second side section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face has a forward attachment area. The first face of the second side section is attached to the second face of the center section. 
     A third neck-support section is provided The third neck-support section has a cylindrical proximal face, a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The distal face of the third neck-support section is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face of the second side section. 
     The second side section and the third neck-support section are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     The center section, the upper back-support section, the first side section, the second side section, the first neck-support section, the second neck-support section and the third neck-support section are joined to each adjacent section in such a way as to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. 
     In yet another variant of this invention, a second support section is provided. The second support section has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the second support section is attached to the distal face of the first support section. 
     In still another variant of this invention, the proximal face of the center section, the proximal face of the upper back-support section, the proximal face of the first side section, the proximal face of the second side section, the proximal face of the first neck support, the proximal face of the second neck support and the proximal face of the third neck support are covered by a flocked material. The flocked material is rayon. 
     In again another variant of this invention, the proximal face of the center section, the proximal face of the upper back-support section, the proximal face of the first side section, the proximal face of the second side section, the proximal face of the first neck support, the proximal face of the second neck support and the proximal face of the third neck support have a tucked configuration. 
     In a variation of this invention, the proximal face of the center section, the proximal face of the upper back-support section, the proximal face of the first side section, the proximal face of the second side section, the proximal face of the first neck support, the proximal face of the second neck support and the proximal face of the third neck support have a ribbed configuration. 
     The foregoing has outlined the more pertinent and important features of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood so the present contributions to the art may be more fully appreciated. Additional features of the present invention will be described hereinafter, which form the subject of the claims. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and the disclosed specific embodiment may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures and methods for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It also should be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions and methods do not depart from the spirit and scope of the inventions as set forth in the appended claims. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The invention will be more fully understood by reference to the following drawings that are for illustrative purposes only: 
     FIG. 1 is a front elevation of the air filled therapeutic pillow; 
     FIG. 2 is a plan view of the air filled therapeutic pillow; 
     FIG. 3 is a side elevation of the air filled therapeutic pillow; 
     FIG. 4 is a front elevation of the air filled therapeutic pillow; 
     FIG. 5 is a plan view of the air filled therapeutic pillow; and 
     FIG. 6 is a side elevation of the air filled therapeutic pillow. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The invention resides in a fluid filled head support  10 . The fluid filled head support  10  includes a center section  14 . The center section  14  has a proximal face  18 , a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The proximal face  18  has a forward attachment area. 
     A first neck-support section  54  is provided. The neck-support section  54  has a cylindrical proximal face  58 , a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face, each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The distal face of the first neck-support section  54  is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face  18  of the center section  14 . 
     An upper back-support section  22  is provided. The upper back-support section  22  has a proximal face  26 , a distal face, a back face, a first face  30  and a second face  32 . The distal face has a front edge  38 . The upper back-support section  22  has a wedge shape. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The back face of the upper back-support section  22  is attached to the front face of the center section  14 . The proximal face  26  slopes up from the front edge  38  of the distal face to form a smooth transition up to the proximal face  18  of the center section  14 . 
     The center section  14 , first neck-support section  54  and upper back-support section  22  are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the rear of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;back. 
     A first side section  42  is provided. The first side section  42  has a proximal face  46 , a distal face, a front face  34 , a back face, a first face  50  and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The proximal face  46  has a forward attachment area. The second face of the first side section  42  is attached to the first face of the center section  14 . 
     A second neck-support section  62  is provided. The second neck-support section  62  has a cylindrical proximal face  66 , a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The distal face of the second neck-support section  62  is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face  46  of the first side section  42 . 
     The first side section  42  and the second neck-support section  62  are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     A first support section  70  is provided. The first support section  70  has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face  74 , a back face, a first face  78  and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the first support section  70  is attached to the distal face of the center section  14 , the distal face of the upper back-support section  22  and the distal face of the first side section  42 . 
     In a variant of this invention, a second side section  82  provided. The second side section  82  a proximal face  86 , distal face, a front face  90 , back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The proximal face  86  has a forward attachment area. The first face of the second side section  82  is attached to the second face of the center section  14 . 
     A third neck-support section  94  is provided. The third neck-support section  94  has a cylindrical proximal face  98 , a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. The distal face of the third neck-support section  94  is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face  86  of the second side section  82 . 
     The second side section  82  and third neck-support section  94  are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     In yet another variant of this invention, a second support section  94  is provided. The second support section  94  has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face  106 , a back face, a first face  110  and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the second support section  94  is attached to the distal face of the first support section  70 . 
     In still another variant of this invention, the proximal face  18  of the center section  14 , the proximal face  26  of the upper back-support section  22 , the proximal face  46  of the first side section  42 , the proximal face  86  of the second side section  82 , the proximal face  58  of the first neck support  54 , the proximal face  66  of the second neck support  62  and the proximal face  98  of the third neck support  94  are covered by a flocked material. The flocked material is rayon. 
     In again another variant of this invention, the proximal face  18  of the center section  14 , the proximal face  26  of the upper back-support section  22 , the proximal face  46  of the first side section  42 , the proximal face  86  of the second side section  82 , the proximal face  58  of the first neck support  54 , the proximal face  66  of the second neck support  62  and the proximal face  98  of the third neck support  94  has a tucked configuration. 
     In a variation of this invention, the proximal face  18  of the center section  14 , the proximal face  26  of the upper back-support section  22 , the proximal face  46  of the first side section  42 , the proximal face  86  of the second side section  82 , the proximal face  58  of the first neck support  54 , the proximal face  66  of the second neck support  62  and the proximal face  98  of the third neck support  94  has a ribbed configuration. 
     The invention also resides in another fluid filled head support  210 . The other fluid filled head support  210  includes a center section  214 . The center section  214  has a proximal face  218 , a distal face, a front face, a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face  218  has a forward attachment area. 
     A first neck-support section  256  is provided. The neck-support section  256  has a cylindrical proximal face  260 , a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The distal face of the first neck-support section  256  is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face  218  of the center section  214 . 
     An upper back-support, section  222  is provided. The upper back-support section  222  has a proximal face  226 , a distal face, a back face, a first face  230  and a second face. The distal face has a front edge  236 . The upper back-support section  222  has a wedge shape. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material, The back face of the upper back-support section is attached to the front face of the center section  214 . The proximal face  226  slopes up from the front edge  236  of the bottom face to form a smooth transition up to the proximal face  218  of the center section  214 . 
     The center section  214 , the first neck-support section  256  and upper back-support section  222  are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the rear of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s back. 
     A first side section  240  is provided. The first side section  240  has a proximal face  244 , a distal face, a front face  248 , a back face, a first face  252  and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material, The proximal face  244  has a forward attachment area. The second face of the first side section  240  is attached to the first face of the center section  214 . 
     A second neck-support section  264  is provided. The second neck-support section  264  has a cylindrical proximal face  268 , a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The distal face of the second neck-support section  264  is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face  244  of the first side section  240 . 
     The first side section  240  and the second neck-support section  264  are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     The center section  214 , the upper back-support section  222 , the first side section  240 , the first neck-support section  256  and the second neck-support section  264  are joined to each adjacent section in such a way as to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. 
     A first support section  272  is provided. The first support section  272  has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face  276 , a back face, a first face  280  and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the first support section  272  is attached to the distal face of the center section  214 , to the distal face of the upper back-support section  222  and to the distal face of the first side section  240 . 
     In a variant of this invention, a second side section  284  is provided. The second side section  284  has a proximal face  288 , a distal face, a front face  292 , a back face, a first face and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face  288  has a forward attachment area. The first face of the second side section  284  is attached to use second face of the center section  214 . 
     A third neck-support section  296  is provided. The third neck-support section  296  has a cylindrical proximal face  300 , a flat distal face, a first end face and a second end face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots. Each face is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The distal face of the third neck-support section  296  is attached to the forward attachment area of the proximal face  288  of the second side section  284 . 
     The second side section  284  and the third neck-support section  296  are disposed, sized and shaped to receive and support the side of a user&#39;s head in such a way that the user&#39;s neck muscles are in a relaxed state and the spine is in proper orthopedic alignment when the user is laying horizontally on the user&#39;s side. 
     The center section  214 , the upper back-support section  222 , the first side section  240 , the second side section  284 , the first neck-support section  256 , the second neck-support section  264  and the third neck-support section  296  are joined to each adjacent section in such a way as to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. 
     In yet another variant of this invention, a second support section  304  is provided. The second support section  304  has a proximal face, a distal face, a front face  308 , a back face, a first face  312  and a second face. Each face has at least one edge. Each edge is joined to an adjacent edge at a multiplicity of joining spots to form at least one cell. Each cell has at least one opening therein adapted to selectively open and close for receiving and expelling air. Each cell is fabricated from a flexible, air impervious material. The proximal face of the second support section  304  is attached to the distal face of the first support section  272 . 
     In still another variant of this invention, the proximal face  218  of the center section  218 , the proximal face  226  of the upper back-support section  222 , the proximal face  244  of the first side section  240 , the proximal face  288  of the second side section  284 , the proximal face  260  of the first neck support  256 , the proximal face  268  of the second neck support  264  and the proximal face  300  of the third neck support  296  are covered by a flocked material. The flocked material is rayon. 
     In again another variant of this invention, the proximal face  218  of the center, section  218 , the proximal face  226  of the upper back-support section  222 , the proximal face  244  of the first side section  240 , the proximal face  288  of the second side section  284 , the proximal face  260  of the first neck support  256 , the proximal face  268  of the second neck support  264  and the proximal face  300  of the third neck support  296  have a tucked configuration. 
     In a variation of this invention, the proximal face  218  of the center section  218 , the proximal face  226  of the upper back-support section  222 , the proximal face  244  of the first side section  240 , the proximal face  288  of the second side section  284 , the proximal face  260  of the first neck support  256 , the proximal face  268  of the second neck support  264  and the proximal face  300  of the third neck support  296  have a ribbed configuration. 
     The present disclosure includes that contained in the present claims as well as that of the foregoing description. Although this invention has been described in its preferred forms with a certain degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of the preferred forms has been made only by way of example and numerous changes in the details of construction and combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not only by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.