EP2227117A2 - Asymmetrical body cushion that can be used in a 3/4 ventral position - Google Patents

Asymmetrical body cushion that can be used in a 3/4 ventral position

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EP2227117A2
EP2227117A2 EP08864338A EP08864338A EP2227117A2 EP 2227117 A2 EP2227117 A2 EP 2227117A2 EP 08864338 A EP08864338 A EP 08864338A EP 08864338 A EP08864338 A EP 08864338A EP 2227117 A2 EP2227117 A2 EP 2227117A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/02—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like of detachable or loose type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/02—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like of detachable or loose type
    • A47C20/021—Foot or leg supports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/02—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like of detachable or loose type
    • A47C20/023—Arm supports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/02—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like of detachable or loose type
    • A47C20/027—Back supports, e.g. for sitting in bed

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  • Asymmetrical body cushion that can be used in ventral 3/4 position
  • the invention relates to a piece of body pillow bedding, that is to say, an asymmetrical body cushion comprising a deformable envelope filled with a flexible lining.
  • Such a cushion is intended to be interposed between the elongated body of a subject and a horizontal surface such as the top of a mattress or the floor on which the subject is lying.
  • these body cushions are intended to allow the subject to rest on the back (supine) and / or on the side (lateral decubitus) in the most comfortable manner and providing support consistent with this position.
  • US 4,574,412 A thus describes an L-shaped cushion comprising a support (the transverse portion of the L) for the head and neck of the subject.
  • This cushion is usable by the subject resting either in the dorsal position (the transverse part then acting pillow) or three-quarter dorsal position (the longitudinal portion of the L allowing in the latter case to further support the back of the subject) .
  • this cushion for rest in the ventral position - quite the contrary, the lateral attachments of the cushion to the mattress would be an inconvenience if the cushion was used by a subject in this position.
  • US 2,720,660 A discloses a cushion for supporting the head and neck, with a different placement of the cushion according to the position chosen by the subject: in the dorsal position, the cushion is placed transversely, in the manner of a pillow or a bolster, with additional support for the neck; in the ventral position, the cushion is placed diagonally, with one half of the cushion under the head and the other half under the thorax; finally, in a lateral position, the cushion is placed so as to support the face of the subject. In all the positions envisaged, the cushion serves to support, totally or partially, the head of the subject.
  • US 4,731,890 A discloses a cushion for use by a seated mother with her child held in her arms.
  • the cushion is in the general shape of L, with one of the branches slipped between the back of the mother and the back of the chair, while the other branch of the L is folded against the mother and serves as a cushion for laying the l 'child.
  • CA 2 244 167 A1 describes a body cushion for a pregnant woman in lateral decubitus. One part of the cushion serves as an abdominal support, while another part is clamped between the knees to relieve the body at the hips.
  • WO 2007/048236 A1 describes a cushion more specifically adapted to sleep in lateral safety position for a person prone to snoring. This cushion is intended to be used in strict lateral decubitus, and avoids tilting ventral position (and dorsal also), positions considered harmful.
  • the cushion also has an end portion for supporting the subject's head.
  • US D 453 653 S illustrates an inverted J-shaped cushion, with a rounded portion presumably for supporting and surrounding the subject's head.
  • Other cushions, specifically designed for lateral decubitus are for example written in US 6,499,164A, US 5,097,551A, US 4,901,384A, US 6,874,183A or US 7,089,614A.
  • Another subject of the invention is another type of body cushion.
  • the body cushion or hody pillow of the invention is adapted to a position of ventral decubitus, that is to say in which the thorax (and no longer the side) of the patient bears against the floor or the floor. mattress, position also called "3/4 ventral" or "3/4 anterior".
  • the main difficulty in this case is to ensure a good position of the head, in particular by minimizing the stresses at the cervical level, so as to avoid any appearance of pain or development of arthritis at this level.
  • US Pat. No. 7,017,213 A proposes a support comprising two elements offset longitudinally and transversely, with a first pillow element on which the head rests, and a second element placed along the body.
  • the two elements are each wedge-shaped, but with an opposite inclination, so as to define two different inclined planes, one for the body and the other for the head.
  • US 6,047,420 A describes another type of support adapted to a ventral decubitus position, comprising an element capable of supporting the head at the forehead, supplemented by support elements at the level of the lugs.
  • the space between the forehead and the neck is held at a distance above the support surface, so that air can circulate around the subject's face.
  • these supports which are mainly designed for hospital use, are uncomfortable and not suitable for everyday use, for a sleeper seeking above all comfort in a ventral position 3/4 night.
  • the invention proposes a new type of body cushion specifically adapted to a resting or sleeping position in which the body of the subject is turned towards the ground or the mattress.
  • the starting point of the invention lies in the recognition that, to ensure support morphologically adapted to this particular position, it is not essential that the cushion supports the head, contrary to what one might suppose.
  • One of the essential characteristics of the cushion of the invention is, as will be seen, not to support the head of the subject.
  • the cushion of the invention is a piece of bedding of the general type disclosed by US 4,574,412 A aforesaid, that is to say in the form of asymmetric substantially flat body cushion comprising a deformable envelope filled with a flexible lining.
  • This cushion is adapted to be interposed between the elongated body of a subject and a surface, such as the face of a mattress or the floor, supporting the body of the subject, and it comprises two adjoining parts connected by one of their respective edges, each of these portions extending continuously within a substantially rectangular or rounded contour.
  • a first portion has an extended shape in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the body of the subject, while a second portion extends the lower portion proximal side, the second portion having an elongated shape extending in a transverse direction asymmetrically by compared to the lower part.
  • the cushion is adapted to be used the subject being extended on the support surface in 3/4 ventral position, and it is essentially devoid of part able to support the head of the subject.
  • the first part is a lower part adapted to support a lower limb, right or left, of the subject, while the second part is a truncular portion able to support the ipsilateral side of the subject's thorax and its ipsilateral upper limb, and the distal edge, in the longitudinal direction, of the truncular portion forms support edge for the upper chest of the subject.
  • the cushion of the present invention is essentially characterized by:
  • second part is intended to support the subject's thorax and its ipsilateral upper limb: this characteristic justifies the designation "truncular part", the upper edge of this truncular part thus forming the supporting edge for the subject's upper chest (and not the head of the subject);
  • first part or “lower part”
  • second part the rest of the cushion
  • the cushion has no thickness discontinuity at the region of connection between the truncular portion and the lower portion;
  • the thickness of the cushion is substantially constant over the entire extent of the lower portion and the truncular portion;
  • the ratio between the average thickness of the cushion and the average transverse width of the truncular portion is 1: 3 ⁇ 20%;
  • the truncular portion extends transversely essentially on one side only with respect to the lower part; the edge of the truncular portion opposite said side connects without discontinuity to the adjoining edge of the lower part, these edges preferably being rectilinear and aligned;
  • the ratio between the mean length of the lower part and the average length of the truncular part is 60:50 ⁇ 20%;
  • the lower part connects to the adjacent region of the truncular part forming a width discontinuity in the transverse direction;
  • the width of the lower part and / or of the truncular part is substantially constant;
  • the ratio between the mean width of the lower part and the average width of the truncular part is 1: 2 ⁇ 20%;
  • the width of the cushion may be continuously decreasing in a transverse direction from the truncular portion to the lower portion, and / or the truncular portion has a substantially rounded shape.
  • the invention also relates to a method of positioning an elongate subject on a support surface, such as the face of a mattress or the floor, with the interposition of a body cushion as above, where the subject performs the steps of: a) arranging the cushion longitudinally against its body, placing the head beyond the truncular portion; b) slide one half, right or left, of the cushion under his thorax to assume a 3/4 ventral position; c) overlap the lower part by the ipsilateral lower limb and cross the proximal part of the inferior part. by the inner side of the thigh; and d) resting the cheek on the support surface.
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a body cushion according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 illustrates how to place head-to-tail two identical cushions similar to that shown in Figure 1, when these cushions are not used.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cushion of Figure 1, showing the thickness thereof.
  • Figure 4 is a variant of the cushion of Figure 1, wherein it is achieved by means of two elements enclosed in a common pillow.
  • Figure 5 illustrates another embodiment of the cushion of the invention.
  • Figures 6a and 6b illustrate two ways of arranging one another two identical cushions similar to that shown in Figure 5, when these cushions are not used.
  • Figures 7 to 9 show, in different views, the manner in which the cushion of Figure 1 is used, with the subject lying in ventral position 3/4.
  • Figure 10 shows a possibility of using the cushion of Figure 1 as support in reading position.
  • FIG. 1 to 3 there is illustrated an embodiment of a cushion according to the teachings of the invention.
  • the body cushion or body pillow 10 is constituted of a single piece, with two adjoining parts 12, 14 separable or not.
  • the first part, hereinafter referred to as "the lower part” 12 has an elongated shape, intended for the installation of the lower limb (thigh, knee, leg and / or foot, depending on the flexion of the limb) of the subject.
  • the second part hereinafter referred to as "truncular portion" 14, which extends the proximal lower part, is intended for the installation of the trunk as well as the ipsilateral upper limb of the subject (ie the right arm if it is the right leg which rests on the lower part, or the left arm and the left leg in a symmetrical position).
  • the truncular portion 14 has a first region 16 in the extension of the lower portion 12, and another region 18 extending the region 16 in the transverse direction, asymmetrically with respect to the lower portion.
  • the respective edges 20, 22 of the lower and truncular portions 12 on the side opposite to the region 18 are substantially rectilinear and aligned, that is to say in the transverse direction the truncular portion 14 protrudes laterally.
  • this configuration is not limiting, and one could also envisage a configuration in which the truncular portion 14 comprises an overlying region opposite to the region 18, thus giving rise to to the cushion assembly 10 an asymmetric T-shaped general configuration, instead of a generally L-shaped configuration.
  • each of the lower 12 and truncular 14 portions are surfaces which extend continuously into the limits of an outline devoid of local concavity, that is to say that this contour, substantially rectangular in the example of Figure 1, defines for the entire cushion n bodily a general shape in L or T asymmetrical, but not U, J or S.
  • the cushion is typically made from an envelope defining the illustrated form, filled with a suitable lining.
  • the envelope may be of fabric, plastic or leather, or any other material depending on the specific use sought, and function of the practical indication of comfort and / or health.
  • the lining is also variable according to the use. It could be foam, water, balls, ..., the material most adapted to the comfort of a European sleeper is the goose down or down, or equivalent lining, for reasons of consistency, thermal regulation, morphological adaptation, volumetric memory after use and lightness.
  • the two lower portions 12 and truncular 14 advantageously have, in longitudinal direction, respective lengths Li and Lj in an average ratio of 6: 5, regardless of the total length L of the cushion.
  • the width tj of the truncal part 14 is about twice the width l ⁇ of the bottom 12.
  • the thickness e (FIG 3) is variable for the different models but, for the same model, it is preferably approximately constant over the entire extent of the body cushion 10 (except of course in the vicinity of the edges).
  • the thickness is preferably one third of the width Ij of the truncular portion 14.
  • the subject's size, age, weight or condition pregnant woman
  • sex possible medical pathology (orthopedic, respiratory or neurological), disability or possible impairment
  • the volume of the body cushion of the invention is remarkable for its asymmetry.
  • this asymmetry can be used, as shown in Figure 2, by bringing head to tail two identical cushions 10, 10 'so as to match and -s'emboîter in one another the two respective contours 24, 24 'connecting the lower part to the truncular part.
  • the cushion of the invention is obtained by combining a first elongated element 32 corresponding to a half-bolster 30 in a common envelope, and an approximately square element 34 corresponding to a 50 x pillow. 50 cm classic.
  • the cushion is then constituted by the cover 10 enveloping these two elements 32, 34.
  • Various shape variants can also be envisaged, such as that illustrated in FIG. 5 and FIGS. 6a and 6b.
  • the cushion 10 has an approximate half-heart shape, with a truncular portion 14 whose outer contour 26 is rounded, and is connected to an outline 24 of the lower portion 12 also rounded, without discontinuity.
  • the edges 20, 22 of the two lower portions 12 and truncular 14 are substantially rectilinear and aligned.
  • FIG. 6a Two identical elements 10, 10 'can be joined either head-to-tail, to give an elongated bolster-shaped assembly as shown in FIG. 6a, or else by placing their respective straight edge side by side, giving the whole a shape of a heart, such as illustrated in Figure 6b.
  • FIGS. 7 to 9 show an elongate subject in a ventral position, with interposition between him and the mattress of a body cushion such as that illustrated in Figure 1.
  • the subject 36 is placed laterally against the greatest length of the lower portion 12; it encompasses the truncular portion 14 of its ipsilateral arm 38 (the right arm in Figures 7 to 9) and slides about half of this truncular portion 14 under his chest.
  • the ipsilateral lower limb 40 (the right leg in the example of Figures 7 to 9) overlaps the lower portion 12, the inner face of the left thigh 42 intersecting the proximal portion of the lower portion 12.
  • Flexion hip is a function of the subject's desire. Its face 44 is placed just above the upper edge 46 of the truncular portion 14 of the cushion, and rests directly on the mattress or other support, the contact being a direct contact on the cheek without interposition of the cushion, which supports the neck but not the head.
  • the body cushion of the invention has many advantages, including:
  • the cushion allows the subject to continue sleeping face down on the stomach, as long as possible throughout his life;
  • a subsidiary advantage of the invention, illustrated in Figure 10, is the possibility of using it as a reading cushion in the semi-sitting position on the bed, the truncular portion 14 being used in the same way as a pillow for the rest of the patient's back, while the lower part 12 serves to rest the arm.

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Abstract

This cushion (10) comprises two contiguous parts, with a lower part (12) having an elongate shape in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the body of the subject, and a torso part (14) that forms a continuation of the lower part at its proximal end. The lower part is designed to support the right or left leg (42) of the subject, while the torso part, which extends in a transverse direction asymmetrically with respect to the lower part, supports the subject's chest on the same side and also his arm (38) on the same side. The distal edge (46) of the torso part forms a support for the top of the subject's chest, and the cushion is essentially free of any part capable of supporting the subject's head (44).

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Coussin corporel asymétrique utilisable en position 3/4 ventrale Asymmetrical body cushion that can be used in ventral 3/4 position
L'invention concerne une pièce de literie de type body pillow, c'est-à-dire un coussin corporel asymétrique comportant une enveloppe déformable remplie d'un garnissage souple.The invention relates to a piece of body pillow bedding, that is to say, an asymmetrical body cushion comprising a deformable envelope filled with a flexible lining.
Un tel coussin est destiné à être interposé entre le corps allongé d'un su- jet et une surface horizontale telle que le dessus d'un matelas ou le sol sur lequel est allongé le sujet.Such a cushion is intended to be interposed between the elongated body of a subject and a horizontal surface such as the top of a mattress or the floor on which the subject is lying.
Généralement, ces coussins corporels sont destinés à permettre au sujet de reposer sur le dos (décubitus dorsal) et/ou sur le côté (décubitus latéral) de la manière la plus confortable et en assurant un soutien conforme à cette position.Generally, these body cushions are intended to allow the subject to rest on the back (supine) and / or on the side (lateral decubitus) in the most comfortable manner and providing support consistent with this position.
Le US 4 574 412 A décrit ainsi un coussin en forme de L comprenant un support (la partie transversale du L) pour la tête et le cou du sujet. Ce coussin est utilisable par le sujet reposant soit en position dorsale (la partie transversale faisant alors office d'oreiller) soit en position trois-quarts dorsale (la partie longitudinale du L permettant dans ce dernier cas de soutenir en outre le dos du sujet). Rien ne suggère d'utiliser ce coussin pour un repos en position ventrale - bien au contraire, les fixations latérales du coussin au matelas seraient une gêne si le coussin était utilisé par un sujet dans cette position. Le US 2 720 660 A décrit un coussin destiné à supporter la tête et le cou, avec un placement différent du coussin selon la position choisie par le sujet : en position dorsale, le coussin est placé transversalement, à la manière d'un oreiller ou d'un traversin, avec un support supplémentaire pour le cou ; en position ventrale, le coussin est placé diagonalement, avec une moitié du coussin sous la tête et l'autre moitié sous le thorax ; enfin, en position latérale, le coussin est placé de manière à supporter le visage du sujet. Dans toutes les positions envisagées, le coussin a pour fonction de supporter, totalement ou partiellement, la tête du sujet. Le US 4 731 890 A décrit un coussin utilisable par une mère en position assise, avec son enfant tenu dans ses bras. Le coussin est en forme générale de L, avec l'une des branches glissée entre le dos de la mère et le dossier du fauteuil, tandis que l'autre branche du L est rabattue face à la mère et sert de coussin pour y poser l'enfant. Le CA 2 244 167 A1 décrit un coussin corporel pour une femme enceinte en décubitus latéral. Une partie du coussin fait office de support abdominal, tandis qu'une autre partie est serrée entre les genoux pour soulager le corps au niveau des hanches. Le WO 2007/048236 A1 décrit un coussin plus spécialement adapté à un sommeil en position latérale de sécurité pour une personne sujette au ronflement. Ce coussin est destiné à être utilisé en décubitus latéral strict, et permet d'éviter le basculement en position ventrale (et dorsale également), positions considérées comme néfastes. Le coussin comporte éga- lement une partie d'extrémité servant au soutien de la tête du sujet.US 4,574,412 A thus describes an L-shaped cushion comprising a support (the transverse portion of the L) for the head and neck of the subject. This cushion is usable by the subject resting either in the dorsal position (the transverse part then acting pillow) or three-quarter dorsal position (the longitudinal portion of the L allowing in the latter case to further support the back of the subject) . There is no suggestion to use this cushion for rest in the ventral position - quite the contrary, the lateral attachments of the cushion to the mattress would be an inconvenience if the cushion was used by a subject in this position. US 2,720,660 A discloses a cushion for supporting the head and neck, with a different placement of the cushion according to the position chosen by the subject: in the dorsal position, the cushion is placed transversely, in the manner of a pillow or a bolster, with additional support for the neck; in the ventral position, the cushion is placed diagonally, with one half of the cushion under the head and the other half under the thorax; finally, in a lateral position, the cushion is placed so as to support the face of the subject. In all the positions envisaged, the cushion serves to support, totally or partially, the head of the subject. US 4,731,890 A discloses a cushion for use by a seated mother with her child held in her arms. The cushion is in the general shape of L, with one of the branches slipped between the back of the mother and the back of the chair, while the other branch of the L is folded against the mother and serves as a cushion for laying the l 'child. CA 2 244 167 A1 describes a body cushion for a pregnant woman in lateral decubitus. One part of the cushion serves as an abdominal support, while another part is clamped between the knees to relieve the body at the hips. WO 2007/048236 A1 describes a cushion more specifically adapted to sleep in lateral safety position for a person prone to snoring. This cushion is intended to be used in strict lateral decubitus, and avoids tilting ventral position (and dorsal also), positions considered harmful. The cushion also has an end portion for supporting the subject's head.
Le US D 453 653 S illustre un coussin en forme de J inversé, avec une partie arrondie vraisemblablement destinée à supporter et entourer la tête du sujet. D'autres coussins, spécifiquement conçus pour le décubitus latéral, sont par exemple écrits dans les US 6 499 164 A, US 5 097 551 A, US 4 901 384 A, US 6 874 183 A ou US 7 089 614 A. L'invention a pour objet un autre type de coussin corporel. En effet, le coussin corporel ou hody pillow de l'invention est adapté à une position de décubitus ventral, c'est-à-dire dans laquelle le thorax (et non plus le côté) du patient est en appui contre le sol ou le matelas, position dite également "3/4 ventrale" ou "3/4 antérieure".US D 453 653 S illustrates an inverted J-shaped cushion, with a rounded portion presumably for supporting and surrounding the subject's head. Other cushions, specifically designed for lateral decubitus, are for example written in US 6,499,164A, US 5,097,551A, US 4,901,384A, US 6,874,183A or US 7,089,614A. Another subject of the invention is another type of body cushion. Indeed, the body cushion or hody pillow of the invention is adapted to a position of ventral decubitus, that is to say in which the thorax (and no longer the side) of the patient bears against the floor or the floor. mattress, position also called "3/4 ventral" or "3/4 anterior".
La principale difficulté, dans ce cas, est d'assurer une bonne position de la tête, notamment en minimisant les contraintes au niveau cervical, de manière à éviter toute apparition de douleurs ou développement d'une ar- throse à ce niveau.The main difficulty in this case is to ensure a good position of the head, in particular by minimizing the stresses at the cervical level, so as to avoid any appearance of pain or development of arthritis at this level.
Parmi les documents cités au début de la présente description, seul le US 2 720 660 A évoque la possibilité d'un usage en position ventrale (entre autres positions). Mais ce document prévoit, quelle que soit la position prise par le sujet, de toujours supporter la tête de celui-ci. Les divers au- très documents cités au début de la description de la présente demande poursuivent d'ailleurs le même but.Among the documents cited at the beginning of the present description, only US 2,720,660 A mentions the possibility of use in ventral position (among other positions). But this document provides, regardless of the position taken by the subject, to always bear the head of it. The various other documents cited at the beginning of the description of the present application have the same object.
Autrement, les supports jusqu'à présent spécifiquement proposés pour le décubitus ventral prévoient tous un support de tête conformé de manière particulière. Ainsi, le US 7 017 213 A propose un support comprenant deux éléments décalés longitudinalement et transversalement, avec un premier élément formant oreiller sur lequel repose la tête, et un second élément placé le long du corps. Les deux éléments sont chacun en forme de coin, mais avec une inclinaison opposée, de manière à définir deux plans inclinés différents, l'un pour le corps et l'autre pour la tête.Otherwise, the supports hitherto specifically proposed for the prone position all provide a specially shaped head support. Thus, US Pat. No. 7,017,213 A proposes a support comprising two elements offset longitudinally and transversely, with a first pillow element on which the head rests, and a second element placed along the body. The two elements are each wedge-shaped, but with an opposite inclination, so as to define two different inclined planes, one for the body and the other for the head.
Le US 6 047 420 A décrit un autre type de support adapté à une position de décubitus ventral, comprenant un élément apte à soutenir la tête au niveau du front, complété par des éléments de soutien au niveau des épau- les. L'espace compris entre le front et le cou est maintenu à distance au- dessus de la surface support, de manière à permettre à l'air de circuler autour du visage du sujet.US 6,047,420 A describes another type of support adapted to a ventral decubitus position, comprising an element capable of supporting the head at the forehead, supplemented by support elements at the level of the lugs. The space between the forehead and the neck is held at a distance above the support surface, so that air can circulate around the subject's face.
Concrètement, ces supports, qui sont principalement conçus pour un usage hospitalier, s'avèrent peu confortables et ne conviennent pas à un usage courant, quotidien, pour un dormeur recherchant avant tout le confort dans une position 3/4 ventrale nocturne.Specifically, these supports, which are mainly designed for hospital use, are uncomfortable and not suitable for everyday use, for a sleeper seeking above all comfort in a ventral position 3/4 night.
L'invention propose un nouveau type de coussin corporel spécifiquement adapté à une position de repos ou de sommeil dans laquelle le corps du sujet est tourné vers le sol ou le matelas. Le point de départ de l'invention réside dans la constatation de ce que, pour assurer un soutien morphologiquement adapté à cette position particulière, il n'est pas indispensable que le coussin supporte la tête, contrairement à ce que l'on pourrait supposer. L'une des caractéristiques essentielle du coussin de l'invention est, comme on le verra, de ne pas supporter la tête du sujet.The invention proposes a new type of body cushion specifically adapted to a resting or sleeping position in which the body of the subject is turned towards the ground or the mattress. The starting point of the invention lies in the recognition that, to ensure support morphologically adapted to this particular position, it is not essential that the cushion supports the head, contrary to what one might suppose. One of the essential characteristics of the cushion of the invention is, as will be seen, not to support the head of the subject.
Il va en cela à rencontre du préjugé selon lequel, pour prévenir ou soulager les contraintes exercées au niveau cervical, il est nécessaire d'assurer un support approprié de la tête du sujet, lorsque celui-ci est en position ventrale (aussi bien d'ailleurs qu'en décubitus dorsal ou latéral). Le mérite de l'invention est d'avoir dépassé ce préjugé, en montrant qu'il est possible de proposer un coussin utilisable en position trois-quarts ventrale, sans aucun support pour la tête, mais qui procure néanmoins les très nombreux avantages qui seront exposés par la suite tels que très grand confort, action de délordose assurant une prévention des troubles cervicaux et lombaires, etc. Le coussin de l'invention est une pièce de literie du type général divulgué par le US 4 574 412 A précité, c'est-à-dire en forme de coussin corporel asymétrique sensiblement plat comportant une enveloppe déformable remplie d'un garnissage souple. Ce coussin est apte à être interposé entre le corps allongé d'un sujet et une surface, telle que la face d'un matelas ou le sol, supportant le corps du sujet, et il comprend deux parties attenantes reliées par l'un de leurs bords respectifs, chacune de ces parties s'étendant de façon continue dans les limites d'un contour sensiblement rectangulaire ou arrondi. Une première partie présente une forme allon- gée suivant une direction longitudinale sensiblement parallèle au corps du sujet, tandis qu'une deuxième partie prolonge la partie inférieure côté proximal, cette deuxième partie présentant une forme allongée s'étendant en direction transversale de façon dissymétrique par rapport à la partie inférieure. De façon caractéristique de l'invention, le coussin est apte à être utilisé le sujet étant étendu sur la surface support en position 3/4 ventrale, et il est essentiellement dépourvu de partie apte à soutenir la tête du sujet. La première partie est une partie inférieure apte à soutenir un membre inférieur, droit ou gauche, du sujet, tandis que la deuxième partie est une par- tie tronculaire apte à soutenir le côté homolatéral du thorax du sujet ainsi que son membre supérieur homolatéral, et le bord distal, en direction longitudinale, de la partie tronculaire forme bord d'appui pour le haut du thorax du sujet. En d'autres termes, le coussin de la présente invention est essentielle- ment caractérisé par :It goes against the prejudice that, in order to prevent or relieve the stresses exerted on the cervical level, it is necessary to ensure an appropriate support of the subject's head, when the latter is in a ventral position (as well as elsewhere than in supine or lateral supine position). The merit of the invention is to have overcome this prejudice, by showing that it is possible to propose a cushion usable in ventral three-quarter position, without any support for the head, but which nonetheless provides the many benefits that will be exposed afterwards such as very great comfort, action of delordosis ensuring a prevention of cervical and lumbar disorders, etc. The cushion of the invention is a piece of bedding of the general type disclosed by US 4,574,412 A aforesaid, that is to say in the form of asymmetric substantially flat body cushion comprising a deformable envelope filled with a flexible lining. This cushion is adapted to be interposed between the elongated body of a subject and a surface, such as the face of a mattress or the floor, supporting the body of the subject, and it comprises two adjoining parts connected by one of their respective edges, each of these portions extending continuously within a substantially rectangular or rounded contour. A first portion has an extended shape in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the body of the subject, while a second portion extends the lower portion proximal side, the second portion having an elongated shape extending in a transverse direction asymmetrically by compared to the lower part. In a characteristic manner of the invention, the cushion is adapted to be used the subject being extended on the support surface in 3/4 ventral position, and it is essentially devoid of part able to support the head of the subject. The first part is a lower part adapted to support a lower limb, right or left, of the subject, while the second part is a truncular portion able to support the ipsilateral side of the subject's thorax and its ipsilateral upper limb, and the distal edge, in the longitudinal direction, of the truncular portion forms support edge for the upper chest of the subject. In other words, the cushion of the present invention is essentially characterized by:
- la destination du coussin, qui est apte à être utilisé en position trois- quarts ventrale du sujet ;- The destination of the cushion, which is suitable for use in the ventral three-quarter position of the subject;
- l'absence de partie destinée à soutenir la tête du sujet ;- the absence of a part intended to support the head of the subject;
- le fait que la partie supérieure ("deuxième partie") est destinée à sou- tenir le thorax du sujet et son membre supérieur homolatéral : cette caractéristique justifie la désignation de "partie tronculaire", le bord supérieur de cette partie tronculaire formant ainsi le bord d'appui pour le haut du thorax du sujet (et non pour la tête de celui-ci) ; etthe fact that the upper part ("second part") is intended to support the subject's thorax and its ipsilateral upper limb: this characteristic justifies the designation "truncular part", the upper edge of this truncular part thus forming the supporting edge for the subject's upper chest (and not the head of the subject); and
- le reste du coussin ("première partie" ou "partie inférieure") est destiné à soutenir le membre inférieur homolatéral du sujet. Selon diverses caractéristiques subsidiaires avantageuses :the rest of the cushion ("first part" or "lower part") is intended to support the ipsilateral lower limb of the subject. According to various advantageous subsidiary features:
- le coussin ne présente pas de discontinuité d'épaisseur au niveau de la région de liaison entre partie tronculaire et partie inférieure ;the cushion has no thickness discontinuity at the region of connection between the truncular portion and the lower portion;
- l'épaisseur du coussin est sensiblement constante sur toute l'étendue de la partie inférieure et de la partie tronculaire ;- The thickness of the cushion is substantially constant over the entire extent of the lower portion and the truncular portion;
- le ratio entre l'épaisseur moyenne du coussin et la largeur moyenne, en direction transversale, de la partie tronculaire est de 1 :3 ± 20% ;the ratio between the average thickness of the cushion and the average transverse width of the truncular portion is 1: 3 ± 20%;
- la partie tronculaire s'étend en direction transversale essentiellement d'un seul côté par rapport à la partie inférieure ; - le bord de la partie tronculaire opposé audit côté se raccorde sans discontinuité au bord attenant de la partie inférieure, ces bords étant de préférence rectilignes et alignés ;the truncular portion extends transversely essentially on one side only with respect to the lower part; the edge of the truncular portion opposite said side connects without discontinuity to the adjoining edge of the lower part, these edges preferably being rectilinear and aligned;
- en direction longitudinale, le ratio entre longueur moyenne de la partie inférieure et longueur moyenne de la partie tronculaire est de 60:50 ± 20% ;in the longitudinal direction, the ratio between the mean length of the lower part and the average length of the truncular part is 60:50 ± 20%;
- la partie inférieure se raccorde à la région attenante de la partie tronculaire en formant une discontinuité de largeur en direction transversale ;the lower part connects to the adjacent region of the truncular part forming a width discontinuity in the transverse direction;
- en direction transversale, la largeur de la partie inférieure et/ou de la partie tronculaire est sensiblement constante ;in the transverse direction, the width of the lower part and / or of the truncular part is substantially constant;
- en direction transversale, le ratio entre largeur moyenne de la partie inférieure et largeur moyenne de la partie tronculaire est de 1 :2 ± 20% ;in the transverse direction, the ratio between the mean width of the lower part and the average width of the truncular part is 1: 2 ± 20%;
- en variante, la largeur du coussin peut être continûment décroissante en direction transversale de la partie tronculaire vers la partie infé- rieure, et/ou la partie tronculaire présente une forme sensiblement arrondie.alternatively, the width of the cushion may be continuously decreasing in a transverse direction from the truncular portion to the lower portion, and / or the truncular portion has a substantially rounded shape.
L'invention a également pour objet une méthode de positionnement d'un sujet allongé sur une surface support, telle que la face d'un matelas ou le sol, avec interposition d'un coussin corporel tel que ci-dessus, où le sujet exécute les étapes consistant à : a) disposer le coussin longitudinalement contre son corps, en plaçant la tête au-delà de la partie tronculaire ; b) glisser une moitié, droite ou gauche, du coussin sous son thorax jusqu'à prendre une position 3/4 ventrale ; c) chevaucher la partie inférieure par le membre inférieur homolatéral et croiser la partie proximale de la partie in- férieure par la face interne de la cuisse ; et d) reposer la joue sur la surface support.The invention also relates to a method of positioning an elongate subject on a support surface, such as the face of a mattress or the floor, with the interposition of a body cushion as above, where the subject performs the steps of: a) arranging the cushion longitudinally against its body, placing the head beyond the truncular portion; b) slide one half, right or left, of the cushion under his thorax to assume a 3/4 ventral position; c) overlap the lower part by the ipsilateral lower limb and cross the proximal part of the inferior part. by the inner side of the thigh; and d) resting the cheek on the support surface.
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On va maintenant décrire un exemple de mise en œuvre du dispositif de l'invention, en référence aux dessins annexés où les mêmes références numériques désignent d'une figure à l'autre des éléments identiques ou fonctionnellement semblables. La Figure 1 est une vue en plan d'un coussin corporel selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention.An embodiment of the device of the invention will now be described with reference to the appended drawings in which the same reference numerals designate identical or functionally similar elements from one figure to another. Figure 1 is a plan view of a body cushion according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
La Figure 2 illustre la manière de placer tête-bêche deux coussins identiques semblables à celui illustré Figure 1 , lorsque ces coussins ne sont pas utilisés. La Figure 3 est une vue perspective du coussin de la Figure 1 , montrant l'épaisseur de celui-ci.Figure 2 illustrates how to place head-to-tail two identical cushions similar to that shown in Figure 1, when these cushions are not used. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cushion of Figure 1, showing the thickness thereof.
La Figure 4 est une variante du coussin de la Figure 1 , dans laquelle celui-ci est réalisé au moyen de deux éléments enfermés dans une taie commune. La Figure 5 illustre une autre forme de réalisation du coussin de l'inven- tion.Figure 4 is a variant of the cushion of Figure 1, wherein it is achieved by means of two elements enclosed in a common pillow. Figure 5 illustrates another embodiment of the cushion of the invention.
Les Figures 6a et 6b illustrent deux manières de disposer l'un contre l'autre deux coussins identiques semblables à celui illustré Figure 5, lorsque ces coussins ne sont pas utilisés. Les Figures 7 à 9 montrent, selon différentes vues, la manière dont est utilisé le coussin de la Figure 1 , le sujet étant allongé en position 3/4 ventrale.Figures 6a and 6b illustrate two ways of arranging one another two identical cushions similar to that shown in Figure 5, when these cushions are not used. Figures 7 to 9 show, in different views, the manner in which the cushion of Figure 1 is used, with the subject lying in ventral position 3/4.
La Figure 10 montre une possibilité d'utilisation du coussin de la Figure 1 comme support en position de lecture.Figure 10 shows a possibility of using the cushion of Figure 1 as support in reading position.
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Sur les Figures 1 à 3, on a illustré un exemple de réalisation d'un coussin selon les enseignements de l'invention. Cet exemple n'est cependant qu'il- lustratif, et de nombreuses variantes, tant de formes que de dimensions peuvent être envisagées sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Le coussin corporel ou body pillow 10 est constitué d'une seule pièce, avec deux parties attenantes 12, 14 séparables ou non. La première partie, ci-après désignée "partie inférieure" 12 présente une forme allongée, destinée à l'installation du membre inférieur (cuisse, ge- nou, jambe et/ou pied, selon la flexion du membre) du sujet.In Figures 1 to 3, there is illustrated an embodiment of a cushion according to the teachings of the invention. This example is however illustrative, and many variations, both of shapes and sizes can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the invention. The body cushion or body pillow 10 is constituted of a single piece, with two adjoining parts 12, 14 separable or not. The first part, hereinafter referred to as "the lower part" 12 has an elongated shape, intended for the installation of the lower limb (thigh, knee, leg and / or foot, depending on the flexion of the limb) of the subject.
La deuxième partie, ci-après désignée "partie tronculaire " 14, qui prolonge la partie inférieure côté proximal, est destinée à l'installation du tronc ainsi que du membre supérieur homolatéral du sujet (c'est-à-dire le bras droit si c'est la jambe droite qui repose sur la partie inférieure, ou in- versement le bras gauche et la jambe gauche dans une position symétrique).The second part, hereinafter referred to as "truncular portion" 14, which extends the proximal lower part, is intended for the installation of the trunk as well as the ipsilateral upper limb of the subject (ie the right arm if it is the right leg which rests on the lower part, or the left arm and the left leg in a symmetrical position).
La partie tronculaire 14 comporte une première région 16 dans le prolongement de la partie inférieure 12, et une autre région 18 prolongeant la région 16 en direction transversale, de façon dissymétrique par rapport à la partie inférieure. Dans l'exemple illustré les bords respectifs 20, 22 des parties inférieure 12 et tronculaire 14 du côté opposé à la région 18 sont sensiblement rectilignes et alignés, c'est-à-dire qu'en direction transversale la partie tronculaire 14 déborde latéralement d'un seul côté par rapport à la partie inférieure 12. Cette configuration n'est cependant pas limi- tative, et l'on pourrait également envisager une configuration dans laquelle la partie tronculaire 14 comporterait une région débordante opposée à la région 18, donnant ainsi à l'ensemble du coussin 10 une configuration générale en forme de T dissymétrique, au lieu d'une configuration en forme générale de L. Les surfaces de chacune des parties inférieure 12 et tronculaire 14 sont des surfaces qui s'étendent de façon continue dans les limites d'un contour dépourvu de concavité locale, c'est-à-dire que ce contour, sensiblement rectangulaire dans l'exemple de la Figure 1 , définit pour l'ensemble du coussin corporel une forme générale en L ou T dissymétrique, mais pas en forme de U, J ou S.The truncular portion 14 has a first region 16 in the extension of the lower portion 12, and another region 18 extending the region 16 in the transverse direction, asymmetrically with respect to the lower portion. In the illustrated example, the respective edges 20, 22 of the lower and truncular portions 12 on the side opposite to the region 18 are substantially rectilinear and aligned, that is to say in the transverse direction the truncular portion 14 protrudes laterally. However, this configuration is not limiting, and one could also envisage a configuration in which the truncular portion 14 comprises an overlying region opposite to the region 18, thus giving rise to to the cushion assembly 10 an asymmetric T-shaped general configuration, instead of a generally L-shaped configuration. The surfaces of each of the lower 12 and truncular 14 portions are surfaces which extend continuously into the limits of an outline devoid of local concavity, that is to say that this contour, substantially rectangular in the example of Figure 1, defines for the entire cushion n bodily a general shape in L or T asymmetrical, but not U, J or S.
Le coussin est typiquement réalisé à partir d'une enveloppe définissant la forme illustrée, remplie d'un garnissage adapté. L'enveloppe peut être en tissu, matière plastique ou cuir, ou tout autre matériau selon l'usage spécifique recherché, et fonction de l'indication pratique de confort et/ou de santé. Le garnissage est également variable selon l'usage. Il peut s'agir de mousse, eau, billes, ..., la matière la plus adaptée au confort d'un dormeur européen étant la plume d'oie ou le duvet, ou un garnissage équivalent, pour des raisons de consistance, de régulation thermique, d'adaptation morphologique, de mémoire volumétrique après utilisation et de légè- reté.The cushion is typically made from an envelope defining the illustrated form, filled with a suitable lining. The envelope may be of fabric, plastic or leather, or any other material depending on the specific use sought, and function of the practical indication of comfort and / or health. The lining is also variable according to the use. It could be foam, water, balls, ..., the material most adapted to the comfort of a European sleeper is the goose down or down, or equivalent lining, for reasons of consistency, thermal regulation, morphological adaptation, volumetric memory after use and lightness.
Les deux parties inférieure 12 et tronculaire 14 présentent avantageusement, en direction longitudinale, des longueurs respectives Li et Lj dans un rapport moyen 6:5, quelle que soit la longueur totale L du coussin. La longueur U de la partie inférieure 12 est de l'ordre d'un tiers de la taille du sujet, soit environ 60 cm pour un sujet de 1 ,80 m, ce qui donne pour la partie tronculaire 14 une longueur Lj = 50 cm, et donc une longueur totale du coussin L = 110 cm.The two lower portions 12 and truncular 14 advantageously have, in longitudinal direction, respective lengths Li and Lj in an average ratio of 6: 5, regardless of the total length L of the cushion. The length U of the lower part 12 is of the order of one third of the size of the subject, ie about 60 cm for a subject of 1, 80 m, which gives for the truncular portion 14 a length Lj = 50 cm. , and therefore a total length of the cushion L = 110 cm.
En direction transversale, la largeur tj de la partie tronculaire 14 est de l'ordre du double de la largeur l\ de la partie inférieure 12. Pour une partie tronculaire 14 de forme approximativement carrée, on a donc lτ = 50 cm et l\ = 25 cm.In the transverse direction, the width tj of the truncal part 14 is about twice the width l \ of the bottom 12. For a truncal portion 14 of approximately square shape, so we lτ = 50 cm and \ = 25 cm.
L'épaisseur e (Fig. 3) est variable pour les différents modèles mais, pour un même modèle, elle est de préférence approximativement constante sur toute l'étendue du coussin corporel 10 (sauf bien entendu au voisinage des bords). L'épaisseur est de préférence d'un tiers de la largeur Ij de la partie tronculaire 14.The thickness e (FIG 3) is variable for the different models but, for the same model, it is preferably approximately constant over the entire extent of the body cushion 10 (except of course in the vicinity of the edges). The thickness is preferably one third of the width Ij of the truncular portion 14.
Les dimensions données ci-dessus ne le sont bien entendu qu'à titre d'exemple, et elles peuvent varier en fonction notamment :The dimensions given above are of course only by way of example, and they may vary depending in particular:
- de la taille du sujet, de son âge, de son poids ou de son état (femme enceinte), de son sexe, de sa pathologie médicale éventuelle (orthopédique, respiratoire ou neurologique), d'un handicap ou déficience éventuel ;- the subject's size, age, weight or condition (pregnant woman), sex, possible medical pathology (orthopedic, respiratory or neurological), disability or possible impairment;
- des dimensions du lit ou du support ;- dimensions of the bed or the support;
- de l'esthétique, - de la prévention de certaines affections, maladies ou déformations.- aesthetics, - the prevention of certain diseases, diseases or deformities.
De façon générale, le volume du coussin corporel de l'invention est remarquable par son asymétrie.In general, the volume of the body cushion of the invention is remarkable for its asymmetry.
Outre son aspect fonctionnel que l'on exposera plus loin, cette asymétrie peut être utilisée, comme illustré Figure 2, en réunissant tête-bêche deux coussins identiques 10, 10' de manière à faire correspondre et -s'emboîter l'un dans l'autre les deux contours respectifs 24, 24' reliant la partie inférieure à la partie tronculaire. En particulier, si la partie inférieure 12, 12' présente une largeur de la moitié de celle de la partie tronculaire, l'assemblage des deux coussins forme un ensemble approximativement rec- tangulaire de longueur 110 + 50 = 160 cm, dimension adaptée à la largeur d'un matelas standard. Deux coussins réunis ainsi peuvent être disposés au chevet du lit lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés, à la manière d'un traversin. Dans une forme simplifiée, illustrée Figure 4, le coussin de l'invention est obtenu en associant dans une enveloppe commune 30 un premier élé- ment allongé 32 correspondant à un demi-traversin, et un élément approximativement carré 34 correspondant à un oreiller 50 x 50 cm classique. Le coussin est alors constitué par la taie 10 enveloppant ces deux éléments 32, 34. Diverses variantes de forme peuvent être également envisagées, telle que celle illustrées Figure 5 et Figures 6a et 6b. Dans cette variante, le coussin 10 présente une forme approximative de demi-cœur, avec une partie tronculaire 14 dont le contour extérieur 26 est arrondi, et se raccorde à un contour 24 de la partie inférieure 12 également arrondi, sans discontinuité. A l'opposé, les bords 20, 22 des deux parties inférieure 12 et tronculaire 14 sont sensiblement rectilignes et alignés. Deux éléments identiques 10, 10' peuvent être réunis soit tête-bêche, pour donner un ensemble allongé en forme de traversin comme illustré Figure 6a, soit encore en plaçant côte à côte leur bord rectiligne respectif, donnant au tout une forme de cœur, comme illustré Figure 6b. On va maintenant exposer la manière dont est utilisé le coussin de l'invention, en relation aux Figures 7 à 9 qui montrent un sujet allongé en position 3/4 ventrale, avec interposition entre lui et le matelas d'un coussin corporel tel que celui illustré Figure 1. Pour se mettre en position, le sujet 36 se place latéralement tout contre la plus grande longueur de la partie inférieure 12 ; il englobe la partie tronculaire 14 de son bras homolatéral 38 (le bras droit sur les Figures 7 à 9) et glisse environ la moitié de cette partie tronculaire 14 sous son thorax. Le membre inférieur homolatéral 40 (la jambe droite dans l'exemple des Figures 7 à 9) chevauche la partie inférieure 12, la face interne de la cuisse gauche 42 croisant la partie proximale de la partie inférieure 12. La flexion de la hanche est fonction du désir du sujet. Son visage 44 est placé juste au-dessus du bord supérieur 46 de la partie tronculaire 14 du coussin, et repose directement sur le matelas ou autre support, le contact étant un contact direct, sur la joue, sans interposition du coussin, qui soutient le cou mais non la tête.In addition to its functional aspect that will be explained later, this asymmetry can be used, as shown in Figure 2, by bringing head to tail two identical cushions 10, 10 'so as to match and -s'emboîter in one another the two respective contours 24, 24 'connecting the lower part to the truncular part. In particular, if the lower portion 12, 12 'has a width of half that of the truncular portion, the assembly of the two cushions forms an approximately rectangular set of length 110 + 50 = 160 cm, dimension adapted to the width of a standard mattress. Two cushions together and can be arranged at the bedside when not used, in the manner of a bolster. In a simplified form, illustrated in FIG. 4, the cushion of the invention is obtained by combining a first elongated element 32 corresponding to a half-bolster 30 in a common envelope, and an approximately square element 34 corresponding to a 50 x pillow. 50 cm classic. The cushion is then constituted by the cover 10 enveloping these two elements 32, 34. Various shape variants can also be envisaged, such as that illustrated in FIG. 5 and FIGS. 6a and 6b. In this embodiment, the cushion 10 has an approximate half-heart shape, with a truncular portion 14 whose outer contour 26 is rounded, and is connected to an outline 24 of the lower portion 12 also rounded, without discontinuity. In contrast, the edges 20, 22 of the two lower portions 12 and truncular 14 are substantially rectilinear and aligned. Two identical elements 10, 10 'can be joined either head-to-tail, to give an elongated bolster-shaped assembly as shown in FIG. 6a, or else by placing their respective straight edge side by side, giving the whole a shape of a heart, such as illustrated in Figure 6b. We will now expose the manner in which the cushion of the invention is used, in relation to FIGS. 7 to 9 which show an elongate subject in a ventral position, with interposition between him and the mattress of a body cushion such as that illustrated in Figure 1. To position, the subject 36 is placed laterally against the greatest length of the lower portion 12; it encompasses the truncular portion 14 of its ipsilateral arm 38 (the right arm in Figures 7 to 9) and slides about half of this truncular portion 14 under his chest. The ipsilateral lower limb 40 (the right leg in the example of Figures 7 to 9) overlaps the lower portion 12, the inner face of the left thigh 42 intersecting the proximal portion of the lower portion 12. Flexion hip is a function of the subject's desire. Its face 44 is placed just above the upper edge 46 of the truncular portion 14 of the cushion, and rests directly on the mattress or other support, the contact being a direct contact on the cheek without interposition of the cushion, which supports the neck but not the head.
Le coussin corporel de l'invention présente de très nombreux avantages, notamment :The body cushion of the invention has many advantages, including:
- un très grand confort ;- very comfortable;
- un changement de côté facile (pour passer d'un côté à l'autre, il suffit au sujet de passer sur le coussin et de le faire tourner recto/verso) ;- a change of easy side (to pass from one side to the other, it is enough for the subject to pass on the cushion and to turn it recto / verso);
- le coussin permet au sujet de continuer à dormir face vers le sol, sur le ventre, le plus longtemps possible tout au long de sa vie ;- The cushion allows the subject to continue sleeping face down on the stomach, as long as possible throughout his life;
- il en résulte divers avantages psychologiques tels que : se sentir moins seul, contact sécurisant avec le matelas, sensation de déposer son vi- sage sur un endroit où l'on n'a pas de limite d'espace (à la différence d'un coussin cervical notamment), etc. ;- The result is various psychological benefits such as: Feeling less alone, safe contact with the mattress, the feeling of putting one's face on a place where there is no space limit (unlike a cervical cushion in particular), etc. ;
- régulation thermique ;- thermal regulation;
- prévention du ronflement :- prevention of snoring:
- antalgie rachidienne ; - action de délordose assurant une prévention des arthroses cervicales et lombaires (par rapport à un décubitus ventral complet sans coussin corporel, la rotation au niveau cervical et lombaire est bien moindre) ;- spinal analgesia; - action of delordosis ensuring a prevention of cervical and lumbar arthrosis (compared to a complete ventral decubitus without body cushion, the rotation at the cervical and lumbar level is much less);
- stimulation du drainage bronchique (position meilleure qu'un décubitus dorsal ou ventral complet) ; - soutien abdominal (état d'obésité ou de grossesse) ;- stimulation of bronchial drainage (better position than a full dorsal or ventral decubitus); - abdominal support (state of obesity or pregnancy);
- position latérale de sécurité (notamment dans un cadre hospitalier). Un avantage subsidiaire de l'invention, illustré Figure 10, est la possibilité d'utiliser celui-ci comme coussin de lecture en position semi-assise sur le lit, la partie tronculaire 14 étant utilisée de la même manière qu'un oreiller pour le repos du dos du patient, tandis que la partie inférieure 12 sert à reposer le bras. - lateral safety position (especially in a hospital setting). A subsidiary advantage of the invention, illustrated in Figure 10, is the possibility of using it as a reading cushion in the semi-sitting position on the bed, the truncular portion 14 being used in the same way as a pillow for the rest of the patient's back, while the lower part 12 serves to rest the arm.

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1. Pièce de literie en forme de coussin corporel asymétrique (10) comportant une enveloppe déformable remplie d'un garnissage souple, ce coussin étant apte à être interposé entre le corps allongé d'un sujet (36) et une surface, telle que la face d'un matelas ou le sol, supportant le corps du su- jet, dans laquelle le coussin est un coussin sensiblement plat comprenant deux parties attenantes reliées par l'un de leurs bords respectifs, chacune de ces parties s'étendant de façon continue dans les limites d'un contour sensiblement rectangulaire ou arrondi, avec :1. Asymmetrical body cushion bedding piece (10) having a deformable envelope filled with a flexible lining, this cushion being adapted to be interposed between the elongate body of a subject (36) and a surface, such as the face of a mattress or the floor, supporting the body of the subject, wherein the cushion is a substantially flat cushion comprising two adjoining parts connected by one of their respective edges, each of these parts extending continuously within the limits of a substantially rectangular or rounded contour, with:
- une première partie (12) présentant une forme allongée suivant une di- rection longitudinale sensiblement parallèle au corps du sujet ; et- a first portion (12) having an elongate shape in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the body of the subject; and
- une deuxième partie (14) prolongeant la partie inférieure côté proxi- mal, cette deuxième partie présentant une forme allongée s'étendant en direction transversale de façon dissymétrique par rapport à la partie inférieure, cette pièce de literie étant caractérisée en ce que :a second part (14) extending the lower part on the proximal side, this second part having an elongated shape extending in a transverse direction asymmetrically with respect to the lower part, this piece of bedding being characterized in that:
- le coussin est un coussin apte à être utilisé le sujet étant étendu sur la surface support en position 3/4 ventrale ;- The cushion is a cushion adapted to be used the subject being extended on the support surface in ventral position 3/4;
- le coussin est essentiellement dépourvu de partie apte à soutenir la tête du sujet ; - la première partie est une partie inférieure apte à soutenir un membre inférieur, droit ou gauche, du sujet ;- The cushion is essentially devoid of party able to support the subject's head; the first part is a lower part able to support a lower limb, right or left, of the subject;
- la deuxième partie est une partie tronculaire apte à soutenir le côté homolatéral du thorax du sujet ainsi que son membre supérieur homo- latéral ; et - le bord distal (46), en direction longitudinale, de la partie tronculaire forme bord d'appui pour le haut du thorax du sujet.the second part is a truncular portion able to support the ipsilateral side of the subject's thorax as well as its homo- lateral upper limb; and - the distal edge (46), in the longitudinal direction, of the truncular portion forming a support edge for the upper chest of the subject.
2. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle le coussin ne présente pas de discontinuité d'épaisseur au niveau de la région de liai- son entre partie tronculaire et partie inférieure. Bedding part according to claim 1, wherein the cushion has no thickness discontinuity at the region of connection between the truncular portion and the lower portion.
3. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle l'épaisseur du coussin est sensiblement constante sur toute l'étendue de la partie inférieure et de la partie tronculaire.Bedding part according to claim 2, wherein the thickness of the cushion is substantially constant over the entire extent of the lower portion and the truncular portion.
4. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 3, dans laquelle le ratio entre l'épaisseur moyenne (e) du coussin et la largeur moyenne (£r) , en direction transversale, de la partie tronculaire est de 1 :3 ± 20%.Bedding part according to claim 3, wherein the ratio between the average thickness (e) of the cushion and the average width (r r), in transverse direction, of the truncular portion is 1: 3 ± 20%.
5. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 1 , dans laquelle la partie troncu- laire (14) s'étend en direction transversale essentiellement d'un seul côtéThe bedding part according to claim 1, wherein the truncular portion (14) extends transversely substantially on one side only.
(18) par rapport à Ia partie inférieure.(18) with respect to the lower part.
6. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 5, dans laquelle le bord (22) de la partie tronculaire opposé audit côté (18) se raccorde sans discontinuité au bord attenant (20) de la partie inférieure.6. Bedding part according to claim 5, wherein the edge (22) of the truncular portion opposite said side (18) connects without discontinuity to the adjoining edge (20) of the lower part.
7. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle le bord (22) de la partie tronculaire opposé audit côté (18), et le bord attenant (20) de la partie inférieure, sont essentiellement rectilignes et alignés.Bedding part according to claim 6, wherein the edge (22) of the truncular portion opposite said side (18), and the adjoining edge (20) of the lower portion, are substantially rectilinear and aligned.
8. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 1 , dans laquelle, en direction longitudinale, le ratio entre longueur moyenne (Li) de la partie inférieure et longueur moyenne (LT) de la partie tronculaire est de 60:50 ± 20%.Bedding part according to claim 1, wherein, in the longitudinal direction, the ratio between the mean length (Li) of the lower part and the average length (LT) of the truncular part is 60:50 ± 20%.
9. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 1 , dans laquelle la partie inférieure se raccorde à la région attenante de la partie tronculaire en formant une discontinuité de largeur en direction transversale.The bedding part according to claim 1, wherein the lower portion connects to the adjoining region of the truncular portion forming a transverse width discontinuity.
10. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 9, dans laquelle, en direction transversale, la largeur (t\) de la partie inférieure est sensiblement constante.10. Bedding part according to claim 9, wherein, in the transverse direction, the width (t \ ) of the lower part is substantially constant.
11. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 9, dans laquelle, en direction transversale, la largeur (tr) de la partie tronculaire est sensiblement cons- tante. 11. Bedding part according to claim 9, wherein, in transverse direction, the width (tr) of the truncular portion is substantially constant.
12. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 9, dans laquelle, en direction transversale, le ratio entre largeur moyenne (t{) de la partie inférieure et largeur moyenne (tr) de la partie tronculaire est de 1 :2 ± 20%.12. A bedding piece according to claim 9, wherein, in the transverse direction, the ratio between the mean width (t {) of the lower part and the average width (tr) of the truncular portion is 1: 2 ± 20%.
13. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 1 , dans laquelle, en direction transversale, la largeur du coussin est continûment décroissante de la partie tronculaire vers la partie inférieure.13. Bedding part according to claim 1, wherein, in transverse direction, the width of the cushion is continuously decreasing from the truncular portion to the lower part.
14. Pièce de literie selon la revendication 13, dans laquelle la partie tron- culaire présente une forme sensiblement arrondie.Bedding part according to claim 13, wherein the truncated portion has a substantially rounded shape.
15. Méthode de positionnement d'un sujet (36) allongé sur une surface support, telle que la face d'un matelas ou le sol, avec interposition d'une pièce de literie en forme de coussin corporel (10) selon l'une des revendi- cations précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le sujet exécute les étapes consistant à : a) disposer le coussin longitudinalement contre son corps, en plaçant la tête (44) au-delà de la partie tronculaire (14), b) glisser une moitié, droite ou gauche, du coussin sous son thorax jus- qu'à prendre une position 3/4 ventrale, c) chevaucher la partie inférieure (12) par le membre inférieur homolaté- ral (40) et croiser la partie proximale de la partie inférieure par la face interne de la cuisse, et d) reposer la joue sur la surface support. 15. A method of positioning a subject (36) lying on a support surface, such as the face of a mattress or the floor, with the interposition of a piece of bedding shaped body cushion (10) according to one the above claims, characterized in that the subject performs the steps of: a) arranging the cushion longitudinally against its body, placing the head (44) beyond the truncular portion (14), b) sliding a half, right or left, of the cushion under his thorax to a ventral position 3/4, c) overlap the lower part (12) by the ipsilateral lower limb (40) and cross the proximal part of the lower part by the inner side of the thigh, and d) rest the cheek on the support surface.
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