GB2498984A - Forehead sleep support cushion - Google Patents
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- GB2498984A GB2498984A GB1201773.7A GB201201773A GB2498984A GB 2498984 A GB2498984 A GB 2498984A GB 201201773 A GB201201773 A GB 201201773A GB 2498984 A GB2498984 A GB 2498984A
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- forehead
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- stabilising means
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- 210000001061 forehead Anatomy 0.000 title claims abstract description 14
- 210000003128 head Anatomy 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 230000003019 stabilising effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 8
- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract description 4
- 208000031872 Body Remains Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000032683 aging Effects 0.000 description 1
- 210000005069 ears Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 239000007779 soft material Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
- A47G9/10—Pillows
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/02—Orthopaedic corsets
- A61F5/026—Back straightening devices with shoulder braces to force back the shoulder to obtain a correct curvature of the spine
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
- A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
- A61F5/058—Splints
- A61F5/05883—Splints for the neck or head
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/37—Restraining devices for the body or for body parts, e.g. slings; Restraining shirts
- A61F5/3707—Restraining devices for the body or for body parts, e.g. slings; Restraining shirts for the head
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
- A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
- A61G7/065—Rests specially adapted therefor
- A61G7/07—Rests specially adapted therefor for the head or torso, e.g. special back-rests
- A61G7/072—Rests specially adapted therefor for the head or torso, e.g. special back-rests for the head only
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- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Vascular Medicine (AREA)
- Pulmonology (AREA)
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Abstract
The invention features an external counterweight for the head, neck and upper body during sleep in an ergonomic side position. The unit comprises a forehead cushion which is placed against the forehead of a user and stabilising means which prevents the movement of the head in the direction of the unit. The stabilising means comprises iron balls and an empty box to create a volume. The iron balls are placed at the opposite side of the forehead holder at the bottom to make the unit more stable.
Description
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Forehead sleep support:
This invention relates to a device for stabilising the human head during the ergonomic side sleeping position.
When humans start their sleep in the ergonomic side position than during sleep the head and neck can:
1. Assume the normal ergonomic position with the ears above the shoulders and the shoulders above the hips, The normal spinal curves are maintained when the head and neck are in this position,
2. Be flexed, with or without flexing the upper body. This can mean that the shape of the normal spinal curves can be changed during time; so especially when getting older. With the future prospect of the aging population this problem should be addressed.
To overcome the problem in 2., the present invention proposes a sleeping accessory unit for use during sleep in ergonomic side position, comprising a forehead cushion for placing against the forehead, and stabilising means such that the movement of the head in the direction of the unit can be prevented.
This sleeping accessory unit will make sure that the head; neck and upper body remain in the normal ergonomic side sleeping position during sleep on the same side, When the side sleeping position changes over night to the other side the user has the choice:
- to use two units
- or to use the unit only on the side sleeping position most frequently used,
The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
fig ure 1 shows a simple model of the sleeping accessory unit.
In this example the forehead cushion 1 is made of a soft material to be placed against the forehead, the stabilising means 2 is filled with small iron balls with inside an empty box creating volume and making the unit not to heavy. A majority of the iron balls are placed at the opposite side of the forehead holder and at the bottom 3 to make the unit more stable on the pillow.
2,
Claims (1)
- Claims:1. Sleeping accessory unit for humans for use during sleep in ergonomic side position, comprising a forehead cushion to be placed against the forehead, and stabilising means such that the movement of the head in the direction of the unit can be prevented.2. Sleeping accessory unit according to claim 1, in which the stabilising means is adjustable so that the degree of stabilising the head in the direction of the unit can be varied.3. Sleeping accessory unit according to claim 1 and claim 2, in which the unit is processed in a pillow.4. Sleeping accessory unit according to claim 1 and claim 2, in which the unit is processed in a bed.5. Sleeping accessory unit according to claim 1 and claim 2, in which the unit is processed in a bedmattress.AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWS:-Claims:1. Sleeping accessory unit for humans for use during sleep in ergonomic side position, comprising a forehead cushion to be placed against the forehead, and stabilising means such that the movement of the head in the direction of the unit can be prevented.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB1201773.7A GB2498984A (en) | 2012-02-02 | 2012-02-02 | Forehead sleep support cushion |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB1201773.7A GB2498984A (en) | 2012-02-02 | 2012-02-02 | Forehead sleep support cushion |
Publications (2)
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| GB201201773D0 GB201201773D0 (en) | 2012-03-14 |
| GB2498984A true GB2498984A (en) | 2013-08-07 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB1201773.7A Withdrawn GB2498984A (en) | 2012-02-02 | 2012-02-02 | Forehead sleep support cushion |
Country Status (1)
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| GB (1) | GB2498984A (en) |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4141368A (en) * | 1977-05-23 | 1979-02-27 | Northwestern University | Temporary cervical immobilizing orthosis |
| US5044026A (en) * | 1990-07-16 | 1991-09-03 | Matthews Donald W | Face pillow |
| WO1997043926A1 (en) * | 1996-05-22 | 1997-11-27 | Raoul Michel Ionescu | Anatomic anti-wrinkle bio-cap and its case |
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- 2012-02-02 GB GB1201773.7A patent/GB2498984A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4141368A (en) * | 1977-05-23 | 1979-02-27 | Northwestern University | Temporary cervical immobilizing orthosis |
| US5044026A (en) * | 1990-07-16 | 1991-09-03 | Matthews Donald W | Face pillow |
| WO1997043926A1 (en) * | 1996-05-22 | 1997-11-27 | Raoul Michel Ionescu | Anatomic anti-wrinkle bio-cap and its case |
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| GB201201773D0 (en) | 2012-03-14 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |