Therapeutic cushion systems and methods.
Abstract
Aquí se describen aparatos y métodos para proporcionar tratamiento terapéutico para los síntomas asociados con la ERGE y/u otros trastornos digestivos y/u otras condiciones médicas. En algunas modalidades, un aparato incluye un elemento de soporte que tiene una primera porción de extremo y una segunda porción de extremo y una superficie superior dispuesta en un ángulo con respecto a una superficie inferior del elemento de soporte. La segunda porción de extremo tiene una altura mayor que la primera porción de extremo. Un elemento de tubo ascendente está configurado para ser acoplado próximo a la segunda porción de extremo del elemento de soporte. Un elemento de cuerpo está configurado para ser dispuesto sobre al menos uno del elemento de soporte o el elemento de tubo ascendente. El elemento de cuerpo tiene un primer brazo y un segundo brazo conectados entre sí por una porción de arco.

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12 claims: 4 independent, 8 dependent
- 1REIVINDICACIONES 1. Un aparato, que comprende:un elemento de soporte que tiene una primera porción de 5 extremo y una segunda porción de extremo y una superficie superior colocada a un ángulo respecto a una superficie inferior, la segunda porción de extremo tiene una altura mayor que una altura de la primer porción extremo, el elemento de soporte tiene una forma de cuña en vista lateral 10 y que tiene una longitud L;un elemento ascendente dispuesto adyacente a la segunda porción de extremo del elemento de soporte en la dirección de la longitud L en vista lateral;y un elemento de cuerpo que tiene un primer brazo y un 15 segundo brazo conectados por una porción de arco, el elemento de cuerpo configurado para colocarse en al menos uno del elemento de soporte o el elemento ascendente.
- 2El aparato de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, en donde la superficie superior del 20 elemento de soporte se coloca a un ángulo entre aproximadamente 6 grados y aproximadamente 30 grados respecto a la superficie inferior del elemento de soporte. t
- 3El aparato de conformidad con las reivindicaciones 1 o 2, en donde el primer brazo y el segundo 25 brazo se extienden en paralelo desde extremos opuestos de la porción de arco.
- 4El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera 110 las reivindicaciones 1 a 3, en donde la porción de arco del elemento de cuerpo incluye un arco que tiene una curvatura entre aproximadamente 30 grados y aproximadamente 180 grados.
- 5El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 4, en donde el primer brazo tiene una longitud de aproximadamente la mitad de la longitud del segundo brazo.
- 6El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 5, en donde el elemento ascendente incluye una carcasa formada con un material de estirado de cuatro vías y un material de relleno poliéster colocado dentro de la carcasa, de manera tal que la combinación del material de estirado de cuatro vías y el material de relleno poliéster permite que el elemento ascendente sea conformable. El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 6, en donde el elemento de cuerpo incluye una carcasa formada con un material de estirado de cuatro vías y el material de relleno poliéster colocado dentro de la carcasa de manera tal que la combinación del material de estirado de cuatro vías y el material de relleno poliéster permite que el elemento de cuerpo sea conformable.
- 78. El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 7, que comprende además:111 IT\ tr τ 8 · J. Λ ...·: WSTJ.'tVO K'WTO) un miembro de soporte lateral configuraffi^paraTér colocado en una porción de la superfidTS ό1ΐρ^Τ±0Τ’ Μ β^ , , '·±8·porción del elemento de soporte, el miembro de soporte lateral configurado para mantener al usuario en una posición lateral en el sistema de cojín.
- 89. El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 6, en donde un elemento de cuerpo está configurado para mantener un usuario en una posición lateral, el elemento de cuerpo incluye un miembro de manguito exterior y un inserto de almohada, el miembro de manguito exterior incluye una costura sencilla a lo largo de una porción de borde exterior y está libre de costura a lo largo de una porción de borde interior.
- 910. El aparato de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, en donde el inserto de almohada incluye una carcasa interior formada con un material de estirado de cuatro vías y un material de relleno poliéster colocado dentro de la carcasa interior de manera tal que la combinación del material de estirado de cuatro vías y el material de relleno poliéster permite que el elemento de cuerpo sea conformable.
- 1011. El aparato de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, en donde el inserto de almohada incluye una carcasa interior y un material de relleno poliéster colocado dentro de la carcasa interior, la carcasa interior incluye costura a 112 lo largo de una porción de borde exterior y está libre de costuras a lo largo de una porción de borde interior.
- 1112. El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 9 a 11, en donde el elemento ascendente 5 incluye correas configuradas para acoplar en forma ajustable el elemento ascendente próximo a la segunda porción de extremo del elemento de soporte.
- 1213. El aparato de conformidad con cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 9 a 11, en donde el elemento ascendente 10 incluye una carcasa formada con un material de estirado de cuatro vías y un material de relleno poliéster colocado dentro de la carcasa, de manera tal que la combinación del material de estirado de cuatro vías y el material de relleno poliéster permite que el elemento ascendente sea conformable. 113
Independent claims12
767 paragraphs in 39 sections, as filed
(54) Title: THERAPEUTIC PILLOW SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
(54) Title: THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
(57) Summary
Apparatus and methods are described herein to provide therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and / or other digestive disorders and / or other medical conditions. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element having a first end portion and a second end portion and an upper surface arranged at an angle to a lower surface of the support element. The second end portion has a greater height than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximal to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected to each other by an arc portion.
(57) Abstract
Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and / or other digestive disorders and / or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top suri ace disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an are portion.
PATENT TITLE No. 354754
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<td>Headlines):</td><td>AMENITY HEALTH, INC.</td>
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<td>D nomination:</td><td>THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS.</td>
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CARL MELCHER; AARON CLARK; CLINT ERfCKSON
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MX / a / 2014/009258 International ion:
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THERAPEUTIC PILLOW SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Cross Reference to Related Requests
This application claims priority of and the benefit of US Provisional Application Serial Number 61 / 594,840, titled Therapeutic Cushion System, filed on February 3, 2012, US Provisional Application Serial Number 61 / 683,935, titled Therapeutic Cushion Systems and Methods, filed on August 16, 2012, and the US Provisional Patent Application Serial Number 61 / 710,913, titled Therapeutic Cushion Systems and Methods, filed on October 8, 2012, each disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND
Some embodiments described herein relate to therapeutic cushion systems and methods, and in particular to therapeutic cushion systems and methods for use in the treatment of various medical conditions, such as, for example, gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, ERG (GERD = Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) is a medical term describing a disease where acid-laden, partially digested stomach contents undergo reflux - that is, flow in a backward manner abnormal - from the stomach to the esophagus. The ebb of
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χ. , mtrmjTowfCA ······· - J gastric contents in the esophagus is very ^ ojp ^ r ^ y and more damage when ERG (GERD) patients are sleeping and unaware that reflux is occurring.
Some known systems use pillows or other supportive devices to effectively manage or control symptoms of conditions that would otherwise require a prescription or surgery to alleviate. For example, some known pillow options include a raised pillow with a projection within the pillow focused on the cervical neck region, which is intended to provide comfort or better rest conditions for individuals suffering from heart conditions, emphysema, or other respiratory difficulties . This pillow does not allow extended support below the sacral region of the spine; nor does the cushion provide a comfortable position other than the supine.
Some known devices include an orthopedic pillow that can be used to minimize snoring by an individual. When this pillow can be used to treat conditions such as snoring, this pillow cannot be configured to treat conditions such as ERG. In fact, this orthopedic pillow typically only provides one lifting component and fails to cater for any other components that may be desired.
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Another known ίηπΊιινρ., Ιιη r-njín support system that includes a body with a central section and two wings for use in controlling symptoms associated with hyper-extension of the head and neck, which is often seen in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia or other conditions related. Another known system includes an apparatus that can be used to prevent position plagiocephaly in an infant by distributing loads otherwise supported by the infant's head across a horizontal surface. While these systems may provide a benefit to infants, their specific structural design and engineering is based on the fact that the pillow user is an infant. These pillows are not described as providing a benefit to an adult or adolescent user suffering from GERD.
Most of the known systems described above focus on infant-related conditions and / or only the head region without regard to providing support of or interaction with the whole body. Other known systems include a pillow that is intended to accommodate an adult (such as a general body pillow) or infant (to assist in supporting the infant in a sitting position). These systems, however, do not contemplate the use of the pillow to alleviate symptoms related to gastric or esophageal disorders. Additionally, this pillow can
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Thus, there is a need for therapeutic cushion systems and methods that can address the disadvantages of the previously identified known pillow systems and that can be used to manage and / or control symptoms associated with ERG and / or other medical conditions, while They maintain a comfortable fit for the user.
COMPENDIUM
Apparatus and methods of providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with ERG and / or other digestive disorders and / or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element having a first end portion and a second end portion and an upper surface positioned at an angle to a lower surface of the support element. The second end portion has a greater height than the first end portion. One lifting element is configured to engage close to the second
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The body is configured to be attached to one of the lifting element support elements. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a therapeutic cushion system according to one embodiment.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a therapeutic cushion system according to one embodiment.
Figure 3 is a side view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a top view of the lifting element and support element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figure 5 is a top view of the body element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figure 6 is a side perspective view of the lifting element and support element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figure 7 is a side view of the support element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figure 8 is a front perspective view of the support element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figure 9 is a view in
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Figure 10 is a front perspective view of the lifting element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
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elevator of Figure 11.
Figure 13 is a top view of the body element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figures 14A and 14B illustrate a method for assembling the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figures 15A-15C illustrate a method of adjusting a position of the lifting element relative to the support element of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figures 16-19 illustrate a method of using the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2.
Figures 20 and 21 are each a view in
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Figures 24A-J each illustrate the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 2 in use by a user with the body element in different configurations and the user in different positions.
Figure 25 is a perspective view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment.
Figures 26-29 and 30A-301 each illustrate a different embodiment of a body element.
Figures 31A-31E each illustrate a different embodiment of a body element that includes different fill zoning options.
Figure 32A is a top view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment illustrated in a first configuration, and Figure 32B is a top view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 32A illustrated in a second configuration.
Figure 33 is a side view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figures 32A and 32B.
Figure 34 is a perspective view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 32A and 32B shown on a bed, and Figure 35 is a perspective view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figures 32A and 32B illustrating a user located in the cushion system
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Figure 36 is a therapeutic perspective view.
therapeutic cushion system according to another modality with an optional pillow.
Figure 37 is a side view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 36, and Figure 38 is an end view taken on the line AA in Figure 37.
Figure 39 is a top view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 37 with a lateral support member shown on two sides of the support element.
Figure 40 is a cross sectional view of the lateral support member of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 36.
Figure 41 is a top view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 36 with an optional body element.
Figures 42A-D each illustrate a cross sectional view of alternate embodiments of a side support member.
Figure 43 is a perspective view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment with an optional pillow.
Figure 44 is a side view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 43, and Figure 4-5 is a view
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Figure 46 is a top view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 43 with a lateral support member shown positioned on two sides of the support element.
Figure 4 7 is a top view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 4 3 with an optional body element.
Figure 48 is a side view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment and Figure 49 is an end view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 61 taken on the CC line in Figure 48.
Figure 50 is a top view of a stabilizing member of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure
8 and the Figure is a top view of a stabilizing member of the therapeutic cushion system of the Figure with an optional body element.
Figure 52 is a top view of the frame and filler member of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 48.
Figure 53 is a side view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 48 illustrating a version of the bed length, and Figure 54 is a side view of the
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Figure 55 is a side view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment.
Figure 56 is a side view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment.
Figure 57 is a side view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment and Figure 58 is an exploded side view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 57.
Figure 5 9 is a side view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment and Figure 60 is an exploded side view of the therapeutic cushion system of Figure 59.
Figure 61 is a top view of a support element according to one embodiment.
Figure 62 is a side view of the support element of Figure 61, illustrated adjacent to a portion of a lifting element.
Figure 63 is a front end view of the support element of Figure 61 taken on the line EE in Figure 61, and Figure 64 is a foot end view of the support element of Figure 61 taken on line DD in Figure 61.
Figure 65 is a side view of an element of
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Figure 66 is a side view of a support element according to another embodiment.
Figure 67 is a perspective view of a therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment.
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Therapeutic cushion of FIGURE 71 taken on the GG line in FIGURE 72.
FIGURE 74 is a side view of the therapeutic cushion system of FIGURE 71.
FIGURE 75 is a top view of the therapeutic cushion system according to another embodiment.
FIGURE 76 is a top view of a support member including slip-free features of
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FIGURE 77 is a pergpggt view; j and a support element including slip-free features according to another embodiment.
FIGURES 78A-78F are each a top view of a different embodiment of a support element that includes non-slip features.
FIGURE 79 is a side perspective view of a therapeutic cushion system, according to another embodiment.
FIGURE 80 is a side perspective view of a lateral extension element of the therapeutic cushion system of FIGURE 79.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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it may allow the user to sleep comfortably for an extended period of time in a substantially flat position or incline right-side lateral recumbency (RLD), or an incline left-side lateral recumbency (LLD) position. In the inclined RLD position or the inclined LLD position, the therapeutic cushion system can be used to
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For example, the inclined RLD position can facilitate 1 xteHT ..... the ”vsRrrado of the stomach in the duodenum, and the inclined LLD position can facilitate the reduction of reflux episodes.
In some embodiments, a method of using a therapeutic cushion system may include coupling a lifting element of a cushion system to a support element of the cushion system such that the lifting element and the support element collectively define a receiving portion between the lifting element and the supporting element. The support element includes an upper surface positioned at an angle to a lower surface.
A body element may be provided to position at least one of a portion of the support element or a portion of the lifting element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected by an arc portion. The support element, lifting element and body element are collectively configured to support a user in a tilted lateral position with the user's arm to position the receiving portion inside.
In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and an upper surface positioned at an angle to a lower or
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than the height of the first end portion .-- lia — element. elevator engages a body element such that the body element can move between a first position within a first portion of the body element extending from a side portion of the elevator element and a second portion of the body element is positioned substantially perpendicular to the first portion, and a second position where the first portion of the body member is placed on top of the lifting member. The second portion of the body member is configured to be at least partially positioned in the support portion when the lifting member is positioned adjacent to the second end portion of the body member.
In some modalities, a method of treating symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may include placing a user's body on a therapeutic cushion system, such that the user is placed in the therapeutic cushion system in an inclined right-sided lateral decubitus position (RLD) or inclined left-sided lateral decubitus position (LLD) such that the user's pyloric sphincter is positioned at a lower elevation than an elevation of the user's esophageal sphincter. For example, the user may be placed on a support member of a therapeutic cushion system that has a surface
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FROM THE TOP PROPERTY inclined between 6 degrees and 30 degrees ™ '' In this mode, the user can be located in the support area at an angle between approximately 5 and 20 degrees depending on factors, such as the density and / or deflection properties of the support member and / or the weight of the user. The user's right arm or left arm may be located within a receiving portion of the therapeutic cushion system defined between the support member and an ascending member of the therapeutic cushion system. The use of the Therapeutic Cushion System can be maintained in the RLD or LLD inclined position for a period of time sufficient to treat symptoms associated with GERD. In some embodiments, the time period is at least about one hour. In some embodiments, maintenance includes positioning a body element of the therapeutic cushion system, proximal to at least one of the lifting element or support element of the therapeutic cushion system.
In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a cushion system that includes a support member portion and a lift member portion. The support element portion has a first end portion and a second end portion and an upper surface positioned at an angle to a lower surface. The second end portion has a height greater than a height of
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In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a frame member and a stabilizer member coupled to the frame member. The stabilizing member defines an opening between a first portion and a second portion of the stabilizing member. The first portion of the stabilizer member is configured to support the user's head, and the second portion of the stabilizer member is placed at an angle of between about 6 and about 30 degrees to the first portion. The opening is configured to receive at least a portion of the user's arm through it. A pad member is placed below the opening and configured to support at least a portion of the user's arm when placed through the opening. The apparatus is configured to be supported on a supporting surface and to support a user in a tilted lateral position.
In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a
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body element having a first end portion including an arc portion, and a first arm and a second arm each extending away from the arc portion. The body element is configured to hold a user in a lateral position. The body element includes an outer sleeve member and a pillow insert. The outer sleeve member includes seams on an outer edge portion and is free of seams on an inner edge portion.
In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support member that includes a first end portion and a second end portion that has a height greater than a height of the first end portion. The support element also includes an upper surface positioned at an angle to a lower surface, a cushion portion, and an infallible chamber configured to adjust the firmness and / or height of the support element in an adjustable way. The apparatus further includes a lifting element. The lifting element and the supporting element collectively define a receiving portion configured to receive the arm of a user.
In some embodiments, one kit includes a cushion system that includes multiple support elements and multiple lifting elements. Each support element of the multiple support elements includes a first end portion and a second upper portion positioned at an angle to the bottom.
Each support element of the multiple support elements can be selectively stacked on top of each other of the support elements to vary by at least one thickness or firmness of the support portion of the cushion system. Each lifting element of the multiple lifting elements are selectively stackable one on another lifting element to vary at least one of a thickness or a firmness of an ascending portion of the cushion system. The ascending portion and the supporting portion are collectively configured to support a user in a tilted lateral position with the user's arm positioned within a defined receiving portion between the supporting portion and the ascending portion.
In some embodiments, one kit includes a cushion system that includes multiple stackable elements. Each stackable element of the multiple stackable elements includes a support element and a lifting element. Each support element includes a first end portion and a second end portion and an upper surface positioned at an angle to a lower surface. At least one stackable element of the multiple stackable elements includes a defined opening between the support element and the lifting element. Each stackable element of
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In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element and a lifting element. The support element has a first end portion and a second end portion and an upper surface positioned at an angle to a lower surface. The second end portion has a height greater than a height of the first end portion. The top surface is placed at an angle between about 6 degrees and about 30 degrees to the bottom surface. The lifting element includes straps configured to adjustably engage the lifting element proximal to the second end portion of the support element.
FIGURE 1 is a schematic illustration of a therapeutic cushion system according to one embodiment. A therapeutic cushion system (also referred to herein as cushion system) 100 includes a support element 120 (also referred to herein as a wedge support or wedge element), a lifting element 122, and a body element 124 (also referred to herein as body pillow). As described above, the cushion system 100 can for example be used to treat symptoms associated with GERD and / or other digestive disorders and / or other medical conditions.
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Support member 120 can have a variety of different shapes and / or sizes. In some embodiments, the support member is wedge-shaped (eg, in side view). For example, support member 120 may include an angled top surface (not shown in FIGURE 1). In some embodiments, the angled top surface may for example be positioned at an angle between 6 degrees and 30 degrees relative to a bottom surface of the support member 120. In other words, the support member 120 may have a height dimension ranging from a caudal end portion (also referred to herein as the first end portion) of the support member 120 to a cranial end portion (also referred to herein as second end portion) of the support element 120 (for example, closest to the user's head), with the largest height dimension being for example in the
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The concave portion can be used, for example to relieve pressure on the underside of the armpit when the user is placed in a lateral decubitus position on the cushion system 100.
The support element
120 it may also have a shape that can promote an appropriate torso angle for a user to comfortably maintain a lateral recumbent position on the support member 120 during use.
For example, the support member 120 may include a curved outer portion that can help increase the comfort of a user placed in a lateral decubitus position for an extended period of time without putting uncomfortable pressure or pain on a shoulder or arm of the patient. lower side. In some embodiments, the support element 120 may include beveled corners at the cranial end of the support element 120 that can tolerate additional ergonomic arm and elbow placement during use of the cushion system 100.
The support element 120 can be a variety of different lengths, widths and / or thickness¡§í<sup>L</sup>\ hjFor ~ example ··, 'have a length that is shorter than a typical size bed, such that the user's legs extend at least partially out of the support member 120 during use. This support member 120 may be referred to as having a torso length. In some embodiments, the support member 120 may be the length of a typical bed and may be referred to herein as having a bed length. In some embodiments, the support member 120 can include multiple portions that can be stacked together.
The support element 120 can include an outer shell 121 and a cushion element 123 that can be positioned within the outer shell 121. The outer shell 121 of the support member 120 can be formed of one or more materials. For example, in some embodiments, the outer shell 121 may include an upper portion in which the user contacts during use of the cushion system 100 that is formed with a first material, and a lower surface that contacts the surface of the support (eg, top surface of a bed) where support element 120 is placed during use that is formed with a second material. The upper portion (for example the upper surface) of the outer casing 121
PROPERTY,, INDUSTRIAL - can be formed for example with a four-way stretch material that is highly adaptable, tat Oótftó jior example cotton / spandex, nylon / spandex, polyester / spandex or blends of any blend of cotton, nylon or polyester combined with spandex or elastane, and the lower portion can be formed with a more robust material, such as poplin, canvas, raincoat or corduroy, made using any combination of cotton, polyester or nylon to provide durability.
The outer shell 121 of the support member 120 can include an opening through which the cushion member 123 can be inserted and can include a fastener such as for example a zipper, buttons, snaps, flaps, crochet and loop fasteners or other convenient coupling method to partially close or close the opening. The cushion member 123 may be formed of one or more foam materials such as, for example, polyurethane or latex rubber, or viscoelastic polyurethane (eg, memory foam). In some embodiments, the cushion member 123 may include multiple different foam materials each having a different density and / or a different deflection property. In alternate embodiments, the cushion member 123 may include one or more infallible chambers. In other alternate embodiments, the cushion member 123 may include filler material, such as a polyester material, embodiments, the support member multiple cushion members 123. For example, multiple cushion members 123 may be stacked together within the outer casing 121.
The lifting element 122 can be detachably coupled to the supporting element 120. For example, the lifting element 122 can be coupled to the supporting element
120 near or close to the second end portion (i.e. cranial end portion) of the support member
120 and can be used to support a user's head and neck. The support element 120 with coupling. By riser 122 a variety of different example methods may be coupled to the element, in some embodiments, riser element 122 may include side straps of riser element 122 that may support element 120 on support edges 120. The straps may engage coupling support 120 .
coupling element or side openings on edges engaging that of the element including a portion of which can engage with a corresponding portion placed on the element
For example, the engaging portion on support 120 may be buttons, and on riser element 122 they may be configured to mate with those of the portion being button holes. In alternate embodiments, other types of riser coupling portions 122 fasteners
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In some embodiments, the straps can include multiple coupling portions such that the lifting element 122 and the supporting element 120 can be coupled together in an adjustable manner. For example, straps on lifting element 122 (as described above) may include multiple openings positioned at different locations on a section of the straps that can be selectively engaged with buttons on support member 120. In alternate embodiments, the support member may include multiple coupling portions to which the coupling portions on the straps can be selectively coupled. The adjustability of the position of the lifting element 122 with respect to the support element 120 allows the user to adjust an angle of the user's head and / or neck when the lifting element is supported
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In some embodiments, the lifting element 122 can be coupled to the supporting element 120, such that a receiving portion is formed between the second end portion of the supporting element 120 and an end portion of the lifting element 122. The receiving portion by Example may be an opening, gap, cavity, gap or separation, etc., between support member 120 and lifting member 122, where a user can insert at least one portion of the user's arm. The receiving portion can be defined by flexible or adaptable portions of the cushion system 100 such that the size of the receiving portion can vary as the user inserts an arm. For example, in some embodiments, a portion of the support member 120 can contact a portion of the lifting member 122 such that as the user inserts an arm into the receiving portion, the user moves or flexes a portion of the member support 120 and / or a
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lifting element 122 can also mitigate the tendency of the user to slide down on the angled upper surface of the support element 120 and can help stabilize the user in the lateral position during use of the cushion system 100. A position of the user's arm and shoulder can be adjusted within the receiving portion between the support element 120 and the lifting element 122, such that the descending side of the user's armpit rests within the concave portion of the insert element. support 120.
Lifting element 122 can include a pillow insert 125 that can be placed within an outer shell 127. Outer shell 127 can include an opening through which pillow insert 125 can be placed, and can include a bra such as Examples include a zipper, buttons, nights, flaps, crochet and loop fasteners, or other convenient attachment method to partially close or close the opening. The outer shell 127 can be formed from the same or similar materials as the outer shell 121 described above for the support member 120.
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Outer 127 may include a first portion formed with a four-way stretch material and a second portion formed with a more robust material as described for support member 120. Pillow insert 125 may include an inner shell (not shown in Figure 1) that may contain a filler material (not shown in
Figure 1) . The filler material may for example be a layered polyester fiber material such as for example any combination of polyester fibers, layered polyester fibers, up to alternatives made of synthetic fibers, polystyrene beads / granules, crumbled foam or even feathers. The pillow insert inner shell 125 can also be formed from a four-way stretch material as described above for the outer shell 127. The inner shell of the pillow insert 125 may also include an opening through which the filler material may be inserted, and may include a fastener such as a zipper, buttons, snaps, or other convenient attachment method for closing or partially close the opening. In alternate embodiments, the inner casing may not include such an opening. For example, after the filler material has been inserted into the inner casing, the inner casing may for example be closed by sewing.
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The outer shell stretch material 127 of the lifting element 122 described above, in conjunction with the pillow insert 125 has an inner shell formed from the four-way stretch material and has a filling material of encased polyester fibers, can allow the lifting element 122 is malleable and shape-retaining. For example, in this embodiment, the user may adapt the lifting element 122 to a thickness and / or shape desired for the needs and preferences of that user. For example, the user may adapt or adjust the lifting element 122 to form cavities or otherwise adapt or shape the face, ears, arms, etc., of the user. The tailored shape can be maintained for an extended period of time and / or until the user disperses the filling material from the pillow insert 125 for example by shaking or fluffing the lifting element 122.
Body member 124 can include a pillow insert 129 that can be placed within a sleeve member 131. Sleeve member 131 can include an opening or openings through which pillow insert 129 can be inserted and can include a fastener such as a zipper, buttons, snaps, or other convenient attachment method to close or partially close the opening (s). The pillow insert 129
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Body element 124 can have a variety of different shapes and be of a variety of different sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the body element 124 may include an arch portion at a cranial end connecting a first arm and a second arm to the body element 124. In some embodiments, the arch portion may have a curvature by example substantially 180 degrees. In other embodiments, the arc portion may have a different curvature, for example between about 30 degrees and 180 degrees. In some embodiments, the first arm and the second arm may extend parallel to each other away from the arch portion. In some embodiments, the first arm of the body element 124 may have a length that is approximately half the length of the second arm of the body element 124.
In some embodiments, the first arm can be substantially the same length as the second arm.
Body element 124 can be reconfigurable to a variety of different shapes and configurations for use in support element 120 and / or lifting element
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In some embodiments, body member 124 and lifting member 122 may be integrally formed or incorporated within a single component. In this embodiment, the body element 124 can be moved from a first position where the body element 124 is unfolded and a second configuration where the body element 124 is bent and such that a portion of the body element 124 is placed in a portion of the lifting element 122. In some embodiments, body member 124 and lifting member 122 can be engaged by a flexible hinge such that body member 124 can move between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration. In some embodiments, the flexible hinge can for example be formed from a cloth material.
The body member sleeve 131 member
124 it can be formed into a tubular structure such that the pillow insert 12 9 can be inserted there through a defined opening at one end of the sleeve member 131. The sleeve member 131 can include seams on a single outer edge so such that the body member 124 y may be free of seam on an inner edge portion of the sleeve member where a user typically bumps the sleeve member 131 during use. This modality can provide increased comfort for the user as many known body pillows having this inner seam may tend to be taut when tension is applied, resulting in a troublesome and potentially painful adjustment for the user.
In addition, the seam is on an outer edge portion of the sleeve member 131 can eliminate or reduce distortion that can further from the element's body
124 during use,
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Pillow insert 129 of body element 124 may also be constructed in a tubular shape in a shape equal to or similar to the sleeve member 131. For example, the inner shell of the pillow insert 129 may include seam on an outer edge of the inner shell , and be free of seams on an inner edge.
As described above, the user can manipulate, adapt, disperse, etc., the polyester fiber filler material encased within body element 124 and / or lifting element 122 to create cavities or
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lumps to accommodate body parts<sup>Dx</sup>specific and / or portions to satisfy the needs and / or preferences of the user. The shape and / or cavity formed by the user can be maintained for an extended period of time and / or until the user disperses the filling material from the lifting element 122 and / or body element 124, for example by stirring the lifting element 122 and / or body element 124. The combination of the four-way stretch material and the swaged polyester filler material can allow for the redistribution of the filler material in a matched manner through the body member 124 and / or lift member 122. The configurable filler material of the body element 124 and / or lifting element 122 can also minimize undesirable and irreversible migration of the filler material, which can occur in some known cushion systems due to its non-stretched and non-collapsible filler material. In addition, the encased polyester fiber filler material of body member 124 and / or hoist member 122 can be machine washed and dried without causing buildup of the filler material. The combination of filler material and the four-way stretched outer shell 127 and the inner shell of the pillow insert 125 of the lifting member 122, and sleeve member 131 and the inner shell of the pillow insert 129 of the body member 124, provide redistribution after laundry
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In some modalities, the cushion system
100 may include a side support member or portion (not shown in
Figure 1) that can be used as an alternative to the body element
In some embodiments, the lifting element
122 and support member 120 is formed as a single component and defines a receiving portion (eg, space or opening) where the user's arm can be placed during use.
In some embodiments, the cushion system 100 can be implemented in an adjustable bed, such as a bed used in a medical facility.
In some embodiments, the cushion system 100 can be implemented with a stabilizer-type support element and a lift element. For example, in this embodiment, the stabilizer-type support element and the lift element may include a stabilizer portion coupled to a frame member. In some similar embodiment, support legs or feet and / or wheels, such as casters, can be attached to the frame member. In some embodiments, the cushion system 100 may include one or more inflatable chambers that can allow a user to adjust a height and / or firmness of the cushion system 100.
In some embodiments, the cushion system 100 may include stackable elements. By
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In some embodiments, the cushion system 100 may include multiple stackable elements each including a support element and a lift element formed as a single component. Exemplary modalities of cushion systems including these stackable elements are described in more detail below.
To use the cushion system 100, a user can detachably attach the lift member 122 to the support member 120 as described above. The user can place the lifting element 122 and the supporting element 120 on a supporting surface (eg, a top surface of a bed) either before or after being coupled together. Body element 124 can be placed on support element 120 or with a portion of body element 124 on support element 120 and a portion on lift element 120. The user can then rest on assembly cushion system 100 in an RLD or LLD position, such that the user is aligned in approximately a central portion of the support member 120.
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right below the body element Ί24 and within the receiving portion formed between the support element 120 and the lifting element 122. Optionally, the user can adjust the position of the user's right or left arm and shoulder within the receiving portion between support member 120 and lift member 122 such that the user's lower armpit rests within the centered concave portion of support member 120.
With the user's arm within the space between the support member 120 and the lift member 122, the cushion system 100 can hold the user in the tilted RLD or LLD position. In this way, the tendency of the user to slide down the angled portion of the support member 120 can be reduced or eliminated. Further illustrations and details of how a user can be positioned on the cushion system 100 are described below. In some embodiments, the support member 120 and the lift member 122 can be employed without the use of the body member 124. In some embodiments, the use of a single body member 124 may be convenient.
As described above, the cushion system 100 can be used as a treatment method for GERD and / or other digestive disorders. To use the cushion system 100 for this purpose, the user can
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Figures 2-25 illustrate a therapeutic cushion system and methods of using the therapeutic cushion system, in accordance with one embodiment. A therapeutic cushion system 200 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) includes a support element 220, a lifting element 222, and a body element 224. As described above for cushion system 100, cushion system 200 can be used, for example, for the treatment of symptoms associated with GERD and / or other digestive disorders.
Support member 220 can have a variety of different shapes and / or sizes. In this embodiment, the support element 220 has a substantially wedge shape as shown in the side view, for example of the
Figure 7. Specifically, support member 220 includes a top surface 237 positioned at an angle Θ from a bottom surface 239 as shown in
Figure 7. In some embodiments, angle θ can be, for example, between about 6 degrees and about 30 degrees. In other words, the support element 220 has a height of H1 in a first end portion 215 of the support element 220 and a height H2 in a second end portion 216 of the support element 220 and the
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The height H1 is up to 5.08 cm (2 in), and the height H2 can be between for example approximately 15.24 and 35.56 cm (approximately 6 and 14 in). The support element 220 also has a length L that can be for example between approximately 50.8 and 101.6 cm (approximately 20 and 40 in), such that the support element 220 has a torso length (as described above) and it can promote an appropriate torso angle so that the user comfortably maintains a lateral decubitus position on the support element 220 during use.
The support element 220 also includes a concave portion 230 (see for example Figures 4, 5, 8 and 9) arranged on the upper surface 237 of the support element 220. As described above, the concave portion 230 can be used to alleviate the pressure in the user's lower armpit, when the user is placed in a lateral decubitus position on the cushion system 200. Support element 220 also includes curved outer portions that can help increase the comfort of a user positioned in the lateral decubitus position for an extended period of time without uncomfortable pressure or pain on an underside arm or shoulder. In this embodiment, the support element 220 also includes
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Support member 220 includes an outer shell 221, as shown for example in Figures 4 and 6-8, and a cushion member 223, as shown in Figure 9 that can be placed within outer shell 221. The outer shell 221 of the support element 220 can be formed from one or more materials as described above for the support element 120. For example, the outer shell 221 may include an upper portion 238 (see, eg, Figures 7-8) where the user makes contact during use of the cushion system 200 that is formed with a first material, and a lower portion 236 contacting the support surface (eg, top surface of a bed) where the support element 220 is placed in use which is formed with a second material that is different from the first material. The upper portion of the outer casing 221 can be formed for example with a four-way stretch material and the lower portion can be formed with a more robust material as described above for the support element 120. The upper portion 238 and the lower portion 236 can be attached together, for example with seam. In this
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6-8) which can be used to detachably couple the lifting element 222 to the supporting element 220 as described in more detail below.
Outer casing 221 of support member 120 may also include an opening (not shown) through which cushion member 223 can be inserted and may include a fastener (not shown) such as for example a zipper, buttons, snaps , fins, or other convenient coupling method to partially close or close the opening. In this embodiment, the cushion member 223 is formed for example from one or more foam materials as previously described. Cushion member 223 includes a cavity 244 defined in the upper surface portion of the
<td>member</td><td>of</td><td>cushion 223,</td><td>how I know</td><td>shows</td><td>in</td><td>Figure 9.</td><td>The</td>
<td>cavity</td><td> 244</td><td>form the</td><td>portion</td><td>concave</td><td> 230</td><td>of the element</td><td>of</td>
<td>support</td><td> 220</td><td>when the</td><td>member</td><td>cushion</td><td> 223</td><td colspan="2">is placed inside</td>
<td colspan="3">of the outer casing</td><td> 221.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td>The</td><td colspan="2">lifting element 222</td><td>It includes</td><td>a</td><td>insert</td><td>of</td>
<td>pillow</td><td> 225</td><td>which can</td><td>Be placed</td><td>inside</td><td>of</td><td colspan="2">a casing</td>
<td>Exterior</td><td> 227.</td><td colspan="2">Outer shell</td><td colspan="2">227 can</td><td>include</td><td>a</td>
<td>opening</td><td> 242</td><td>through</td><td>which the</td><td>insert</td><td>of</td><td>pillow</td><td> 225</td>
can be inserted as illustrated in Figure 11. Outer casing 227 may include a clip (not shown) such as a zipper
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convenient coupling method to partially close or close the opening, as previously described for cushion mounting 100. Outer casing 227 can be formed of the same or similar materials as outer casing 221 described above for support element 220. For example , the outer casing 227 may include a first portion 232 formed with a four-way stretch material and a second portion 234 formed with a more robust material. Pillow insert 225 may include an inner shell 235 that can be formed from a four-way stretch material as described above and that can contain a filler material (not shown). The filler material may be, for example, a layered polyester fiber material, such as for example a material described above for pillow insert 125. The inner shell 235 of the pillow insert 225 may also include an opening (not shown) through which the filler material can be inserted, and may include a fastener (not shown) such as for example a zipper, buttons, snaps or other convenient coupling method to partially close or close the opening. In alternate embodiments, the inner shell 235 may not include this opening. For example, after the filler material has been inserted into the inner shell
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235, the inner shell 235 can close ^ W ^ or for example, cph seam.
As described above, for cushion mounting 100, the four-way stretch material of the outer casing 227 of the lifting element 222, together with the four-way stretch material of the inner casing 235 and the filler material with Lined polyester fibers of the pillow insert 225 can allow the lifting element 222 to be malleable and retain shape. For example, the user may adapt the lifting element 222 to a desired thickness and / or shape and / or form cavities or bulges to meet the user's needs and preferences, as previously described.
The lifting element 222 can be detachably coupled to the supporting element 220 as illustrated for example in Figures 2-4. For example, in this embodiment, lift element 222 includes runs 226 on side edge portions of lift element 222, and runs 226 each include multiple sets of button holes 240 that can be selectively engaged with buttons 226 on the support member 220. Lifting element 222 may also include bands 219 (see, for example, Figures 10-12) that can be used to hold straps 226 against the side edge of lifting element 222. In this way, lifting element 222 and support element 220 They may be ; νκ ζ ·· institute,. Μ LA PW j FI,>, J adjustable fit together to meet —- l ^ a user's particular needs like -.- SQ., DQS<sub>l</sub>cx, ihe „., .con, more detail below. For example, as previously described, the lifting element 222 can be coupled to the supporting element 220 such that a receiving portion 258 (eg, space, opening, gap, cavity, etc.) (see, eg, Figure 4 ) is defined between the second end portion 216 of the support element 220 and the lifting element 222. A user may place a lower side shoulder and arm within the receiving portion 258 when placed in an RLD or LLD position. Straps 226 may be formed, for example, from the same material as bottom portion 234 (eg, poplin, canvas, raincoat, or corduroy, made using any combination of cotton, polyester, or nylon) of lifting element 222 to provide strength to the straps. 226. Similarly, the support element buttons 228 220 can be placed on the bottom support element portion 236 220, which can be formed from the same material as the bottom portion 234 of the lift element 222.
As shown in Figures 5 and 13, in this embodiment, body element 224 includes an arch portion 241 that has a substantial 180 degree curvature in a cranial end portion, a first arm 24 7, and a second arm 248. each extend from the portion of
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arc 241 in a caudal direction. In est ^ 'Araffiíáaíid & d ^ first arm 247 has a length that is. plus holder, like a length of second arm 248. For example, first arm 247 may have a length, for example about half the length of second arm 248. Body member 224 is reconfigurable in a variety of different ways for use in support element 220 and / or lifting element 222 as described in greater detail below. Optionally, in some embodiments, body element 224 can be employed independently of support element 220 and lifting element 222.
Body member 224 includes a pillow insert 229 (see for example Figure 12) that can be placed within a sleeve member 231. Sleeve member 231 can be tubularly formed and includes a first opening 243 and a second opening 245 through which the pillow insert 229 can be placed. The opening 243 may include a bra (not shown ) such as for example a zipper that can be used to close the opening 243. The fastener can also extend over an outer edge of the sleeve member 231 such that a portion 251 of the sleeve member 231 over the outer edge portion 249 can be opened to aid in insertion and removal or removal of the pillow insert 229, as shown in Figure 12. Optionally, a second clip (not
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The tubular shape of sleeve member 231 can be formed by sewing or sewing, for example, on an outer edge portion 249 of sleeve member 231. In this way, sleeve member 231 can be free of seam on an edge portion interior 250 of sleeve member 231 where a user typically makes contact with sleeve member 231 during use. As described above, having the inner edge portion 250 free of seam can provide increased comfort for the user and can eliminate or reduce distortion of body element 224 during use. In this embodiment, the sleeve member 231 also includes seam features 252 that extend at an angle from the inner edge portion 250 to the outer edge portion 249. The seam 252 can for example extend at an angle of 45 degrees.
<td></td><td>The insert of</td><td>pillow</td><td> 229</td><td colspan="2">can be formed the same or</td>
<td>Similary</td><td>to the insert of</td><td>pillow</td><td> 225</td><td>described</td><td>previously</td>
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Pillow 229 may include an inner shell 246 that may contain a filler material (not shown). The filler material for example can be a material of encased polyester fibers, such as
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pillow insert 129. The inner shell 246 can for example be formed of a four-way stretch material as described above. The sleeve member 231 can be formed for example with a four-way stretch material as described above for the lifting element 222 and support element 220, or alternatively it can be formed for example with a two-way stretch material as describes for sleeve member 131. In this way, as described above for lifting element 222, body element 224 can also be manipulated, adapted, adjusted, scattered, etc., to conform to a desired shape and / or thickness. Although not shown, the inner shell 246 of the pillow insert 229 may also include an opening through which the filler material may be inserted, and may include a bra (not shown) such as for example a zipper, buttons, snaps, or other convenient coupling method to partially close or close the opening. In alternate embodiments, the inner casing 246 may not include such an opening. For example, after the filler material has been inserted into inner shell 246, inner shell 246 can be closed, for example by sewing.
To use the cushion system 200, the user
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and 15A-15C. Specifically, the user can select one of the set of openings 24 0 in runs 226 to engage buttons 228 on support element 220 such that lift element 222 is positioned at a desired position relative to support element 222. For example, the lifting element 222 may be positioned relative to the supporting element 220 such that the lifting element 222 is at a desired height to position the user's head and neck at a desired longitudinal distance from the supporting element 220. As shown in Figure 15A, if the user attaches the first set of button holes 240 (the furthest set from one end of the runs 226) to the buttons 228, the lifting element 222 will be at a maximum height. If the user uses the second set of button holes 240, as shown in Figure 15B, the lifting element 222 will be at an average height, and if the user uses the third set of button holes 240 (the set closest to the end of straps 226), lifting element 222 will be at the lowest height. The user can place the lifting element 222 and the supporting element 220, for example on a bed or other surface on which the user intends to use the cushion system 200 either before or after coupling the lifting element 222 to the supporting element
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Specifically, the arch portion 241 is placed on the lifting element 222 and the second arm 248 of the body element 224 is placed on a left side of the lifting element 222 and the support element.
220 (as seen in a top view of the cushion system) such that a portion of the second arm 248 (depending on its length) extends out of the support element 220, as illustrated for example in 2,
3, and 15A-15C. Although the cushion system 200 is described below for a user placed in an RLD position, it should be understood that the cushion system 200 may alternatively be assembled so that a user is placed in an LLD position on the cushion system
200 similarly.
The user can then rest on the assembled cushion system 200 in the RLD position such that the user lines up in approximately a central portion of the
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thereafter or out through the space on a second side of the body member 224, as shown in Figure 17. In other words, the user's arm can be placed within the portion of reception 258 and the user's hand can extend out of the space. The user can check to ensure that the body of the
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<td>support</td><td> 220.</td><td>Optionally,</td><td>the user</td><td>can</td><td>adjust</td><td>the</td>
<td>position</td><td>of the</td><td colspan="3">user's right arm and shoulder</td><td>> inside</td><td>of the</td>
<td>space</td><td>between</td><td>the element of</td><td colspan="2">support 220 and</td><td colspan="2">the element</td>
<td>elevator</td><td> 222,</td><td>such that the armpit</td><td>bottom of</td><td colspan="3">user supports</td>
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support 220. The user can then place the second arm 248 (ie the long arm) between the user's legs and place or tuck the first arm (the short arm) behind or under the user's back, hips and / or buttocks , with the user's knees in a bent position, as illustrated in Figure 18. The user can position the user's head, neck, and arms until the user is in a comfortable position, as illustrated in Figure 19. In some embodiments, the user's hip can be anchored or supported on the bed or support surface on which the cushion system 200 is placed, to help limit or prevent the user from sliding off the support element 220,
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With the user's arm within the space between the support element 220 and the lifting element 222, the cushion system 200 can keep the user in an inclined RLD position. In this way, the tendency of the user to slide down the angled upper surface portion 237 of the support member 220 can be reduced or eliminated. As described above, the user can also manipulate, adapt, disperse, etc., the polyester fiber fill material encased within body element 224 and / or lifting element 222 to create cavities or bulges to accommodate parts and / or specific body portions related to its use for GERD or other medical conditions to suit the user's needs and / or preferences, for example a user can accommodate a breathing apparatus or other similar device.
Figures 20-23 illustrate different alternate configurations for using cushion system 200. Figure 20 illustrates body element 224 positioned
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241. Figure 21 illustrates body element 224 with second arm 248 bent toward first arm 247 such that second arm 248 does not extend substantially outside of the support element.
220. The
Figures 22 and 23 illustrate elevator position element use of the
222 and he alternates.
support system cushion element system 200 support
220 with the item placed in a
Specifically, the
220 placed in a
Figure 22 illustrates the vertical position with the second end portion 216 supported on a supporting surface (eg a bed or a floor) and the lifting element lifting element element
222 placed in support 220.
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As of body 224 can
222 and the element of a user can use the vertical position close to that shown in Figure 23, standing against the support 220 in a cushion system 200 backrest in a sitting or semi-sitting position.
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body 224
220.
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How can element such as as a
The figure of the cushion system 200 without is shown in Figure 24, to be placed in the
Figures 24A-24J illustrate each element the element the element of a using the system of configurations and positions.
user support cushion
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The figure
24A illustrates the user positioned in an inclined LLD position.
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support 22 0 and lifting element 222 with the second arm
248 (i.e. the long arm) on a right side of the cushion system 200 (as seen from a top view of the cushion system 200). Figures 24B and 24C illustrate the user in an inclined RLD position, as described above, for example with reference to Figures 16-19. Figures 24D and 24E illustrate the body element 224 in a bent position similar to the configuration shown with reference to Figure 20, and the user placed in a tilted supine position on the cushion system 200. Figures 24F and 24G illustrate the body element 224 in a bent position similar to the configuration shown with reference to Figure 21, and the user positioned in a face down position on the cushion system 200. Figure 241 illustrates cushion system 200 in a reclining vertical configuration similar to the configuration shown with reference to Figures 22 and 23, and Figure 24H illustrates cushion system 200 in a configuration similar to Figure 241 but with the element body 224 wrapped around the front of the wearer. This position can be used, for example, to support the user's hand or hands, a book, or in the case of a nursing mother, a nursing infant.
Figure 24J illustrates cushion system 200 with
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24J the second arm 248 (the long arm) of the body element 224 running over the user's back and tucked or positioned forward between the user's knees. This position can allow the user to change from an RLD position to an LLD position (and vice versa) without having to flip body element 224.
Figure 25 illustrates the use of a cushion system 200 'that is similar to cushion system 200. Cushion system 200' includes a support element 220 'that can be configured the same as or similar to support element 220. In this embodiment, the support element 220 'has a longer length than the support element 220 and can be used without a lifting element. As shown in
Figure 25, the support element 220 'can be used with a body element 224 described above, or with another body element as described herein.
Figures 26-28 each illustrate different embodiments of a body member showing various sewing characteristics. The body elements of Figures 26-28 each can be configured the same as or similar to and operate the same as or similar to the embodiments of a body element described above. Figure 26 illustrates a body element 324 that is similar to the body element 224 described above and includes a
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The seam features 352, 452, 454, 552 described above can be placed on the respective body elements 324, 424, 524 at a substantially equal distance from each other or at different distances
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Figures 29 and 30A-30I illustrate different embodiments of a body element that can be used alone or within a cushion system as described herein. Each of the body elements described with respect to Figures 29 and 30A-30I may be configured the same as or similar to and operate the same as or similar to the embodiments of a body element described above. Figure 29 illustrates a body element 624. Body element 624 includes a first arm 647 and a second arm 64 8 and a sleeve member 631 having an inner edge portion 650 and an outer edge portion 649 where a pillow insert (not shown) can be placed. Sleeve member 631 includes similar seam features 652 that extend at an angle from inner edge portion 650 to outer edge portion 649 and may include seam (not shown on outer edge portion 649 as described above for previous modalities). In this embodiment, the second arm 648 includes an end portion 655 that is positioned at an angle to the rest of the second arm 648. The end portion 655 can be placed for example at an angle of up to about 25 degrees. A 656 seam feature can be placed at the start of the portion
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Figures 31A-31E each illustrate additional different embodiments of a body element that can be used alone or within a cushion system as described herein and that includes several different fill zoning options. Filler zoning can allow various filler materials and / or filler materials with different densities to be placed at target sites within the body element. Fill zones can be formed for example by internal fabric baffles, stitched segmentation or by self-contained individual insert members. Each zone within a body element can be accessed and / or inserted within a body element during manufacturing, for example by means of a semi-permanent sewn closure. Alternately, each zone can be accessed by a user (for example during home use) via a closure element, including for example one or more zippers, one or more snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners, etc. Each modality of a body element described with reference in
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Figure 31A illustrates a body element 2124 that includes a first fill area A and a second fill area B. Figure 3IB illustrates a body element 2224 that includes a first fill area A and a second fill area B. Figure 31C illustrates a body element 2324 that includes a first fill area A, a second fill area B, and a third fill area C. Figure 31D illustrates a body element 2424 that includes a first fill area A, and a second fill area B, and a third fill area C. Figure 31E illustrates a body element 2524 that includes a first fill area A, a second fill zone B, a third fill zone C, a fourth fill zone D and a fifth fill zone E.
The fill areas shown and described with respect to Figures 31A-31E are exemplary embodiments of body elements having different amounts and types of fill areas. It is to be understood that alternate modalities may include a different amount, size and / or shape of fill areas. In addition, although it is not illustrated with respect to other
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Modes of a body effect ^ described herein, it should be understood that other modes of a body element may include fill areas.
Figures 32A, 32B and 33-35 illustrate another embodiment of a therapeutic cushion system. A therapeutic cushion system 700 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) includes a support element 720, a lifting element 722 and a body element 724. The support element 720, the lifting element 722 and the body element 724 can each be constructed the same or similar to and can operate the same or similar to the previously described support elements, lifting elements and body elements for prior embodiments. Therefore, some
<td>details</td><td>not</td><td>They describe</td><td>below with</td><td>respect</td><td>to the</td>
<td>element</td><td>of</td><td>support 720,</td><td>lifting element</td><td>722 and / or</td><td>the</td>
<td>element</td><td>of</td><td>body 724.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td>The</td><td colspan="3">support element 720 can be formed the same</td><td>than</td>
or similar to the support elements described above. For example, support member 720 may include a first end portion 715 and a second end portion 716 and a top surface 737 that is angled to a bottom surface 739, as shown for example in Figure 33.
In this embodiment, the body element 724 and lifting element 722 are formed as a single component and the, V> Λ.
unfolded configuration as shown in the Fiji, 32R ... and a second folded configuration, as shown in the
Figure 32A. A portion of fabric hinge
763 is formed between a portion of the body element
724 and a portion of the lifting element 722 that allows a user to bend a portion of the body element
724 for use.
Specifically, body element 724 includes a first arm 747 connected to lifting element 722 by fabric hinge portion 763, and a second arm 748.
When in the second folded configuration, the first arm 747 is placed substantially on the lifting element
722 as illustrated in Figures 32A,
32B and 33-35.
A user can use the cushion system
700 in the same or similar way as previously described for previous modality. For example, as shown in
Figure 34 the user can place the cushion system 700 on the bed, and place the combination of the lifting element 722 and the body element 724 close to the second end portion 716 of the support element
720. For example, the lifting element 722 can be positioned at a desired distance from the supporting element 720 such that a receiving portion (eg, a space, opening, cavity, etc.)
758 it is defined between the lifting element 722 and the supporting element 720. The body element 724 can be bent over z · - · '' wrmns ......- 7 ',, D £ LA ... - and the element elevator 722 as previously described fee-^- T as shown for example in the εΗjiras my ις. ..rnmn cg.
shown in Figure 35, the user can be placed on the cushion system 700 in a tilted lateral position with the user's arm positioned within the receiving portion
758.
Figures 36-41 illustrate one embodiment of a therapeutic cushion system that includes a support element along the bed.
A therapeutic cushion system
800 (also referred to here as cushion system) includes a support element
820, a lifting element
822 and a side support member 864.
The support element
820 and the lifting element 822 can each be constructed the same as or similar to and can function the same as or similar to the supporting elements and lifting elements respectively, described above for prior embodiments. Therefore, certain details regarding support element 820 and lifting element 822 are not described below. Cushion system 800 can also include an optional pillow 859 or pillow 859 can be a pillow that is provided by a user.
In this embodiment, the support element 820 and the lifting element 822 are formed as a single component and define a receiving portion 858 between the
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822. The receiving portion 858 can be used as a shoulder relief area for the user to place a portion of the user's arm when using the cushion system 800. In this embodiment, the support element 820 and the lifting element 822 can have collectively a wedge shape. Specifically, support member 820 includes an upper surface 837 that is angled with respect to a lower surface 839 between a first end portion 815 and a second end portion 816. Lifting element 822 includes an upper surface 817 that is in angle with respect to a lower surface 818 that is continuous with the lower surface 839 of the support element 820.
Support element 820 and lifting element
822 they can be placed on a support surface S (as illustrated in Figures 37, 38 and 41), such as for example a bed, spring mattress, base or bed floor, for use by a user. The support element 820 and the lift element 822 collectively have a length that is substantially the same as a length of the support surface (eg bed) in which it is to be used as shown in Figures 37, 38 and 41. In alternate embodiments, the cushion system 800 may have a torso size as described above, for example for cushion systems 200 and 700.
The support member 820 can include a cushion member (not shown) and a concave portion 830 as described above for prior modalities. The cushion member may for example be formed of one or more foam materials as described above for prior embodiments. Lifting element 822 may include a pillow insert (not shown) and a portion of lifting foam (not shown). The lifting foam portion may be integral with the cushion member of the support member 820 or may alternatively be a separate foam portion or portions constructed the same as or similar to the cushion member. An outer shell 861 can circumscribe both the cushion member of the support member and the pillow insert and foam portion of the lifting element. Outer casing 861 can be formed from one or more materials as described above, for example for outer casing 121 and outer casing 127.
The pillow insert may be placed, for example within a cavity formed in the foam riser portion, or may be placed on top of the foam riser portion. The pillow insert may include an inner shell (not shown) and filler material (not shown) as described above for previous modalities such that the lifting element 822 can
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r include an adaptable region to allow a user to form cavities or bulges for specific body portions to accommodate parts and / or the user's needs and preferences.
The lateral support member in the support element 820 during use
864 It can be positioned and used to assist in keeping a user in a lateral position. In alternate embodiments, the lateral support member 864 can be fixedly connected to the support element 820 or integrally formed with the support element 820. In this embodiment, the lateral support member 864 has a wedge shape with a substantially cross section triangular as illustrated in Figure 40. In alternate embodiments, the side support member 864 may have different shapes, sizes, and cross sections, such as for example the cross sectional views of alternate embodiments of a side support member 864-1, 864-2, 864-3, and 864-4 illustrated in Figures 42A-D. Side support member 864 may include an outer casing 865 (see, for example, Figure 39) and an insert member 866 (see, for example, Figure 40). Outer casing 865 can be constructed for example the same as or similar to outer casings 125 and 127 or the sleeve member 131 described above. The insert member
866 of the side support member 864 can be formed with,
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The user can be placed on the cushion system 800 as described above for pre-modalities, in a tilted RLD or LLD position, depending on the user's particular needs, with the user's right or left arm positioned within the receiving portion 858. As described above, the lateral support member 864 can be placed on the support element 820 and used to help keep the user in the RLD or LLD position. For example, as shown in Figure 39, the lateral support 864 can be arranged on the support element 820 either on a left or right side of the support element 820.
Figure 41 illustrates the cushion system 800 with an optional body element 824 in place of the side support member 864 and pillow 859. The body element 824 can be formed the same as or similar to and function the same as or similar to the body elements. previously described for a previous modality. When using body element 824, the user may not use pillow 859.
Figures 43-47 illustrate one embodiment of a
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A therapeutic cushion system 900 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) includes a support element 920, a lifting element 922, and a lateral support member 964. Support element 920, lifting element 922 can each be constructed the same as or similar to and can function the same as or similar to the support elements and lifting elements described above for previous modalities. The cushion system 900 can also include an optional pillow 959 or pillow 959 can be a pillow that is provided by a user.
In this embodiment, the support element 920 and the lifting element 922 are integrally formed as a single component and collectively have a wedge shape. In this embodiment, the support element 920 and the lifting element 922 collectively have a top surface 937 that is angled with respect to a bottom surface 939 between a first end portion 915 and a second end portion 916, as shown for example in FIGURE 43. The support element 920 and the lifting element 933 can be formed the same as or similar to and include the same or similar features as described above for the support element 820 and the lifting element 822, except in this embodiment, the support element 920 and the elevator element 922 does not define a reception space or portion where f & 7btÉázó can be placed debited- 'user. The support element 920 and the lifting element -., ..
922 they can be placed on a support surface S (as shown in FIGURES 44, 45 and 47), such as a bed, for use by a user. The support element 920 and the lift element 922 collectively have a length that is substantially the same as the length of the support surface (eg bed) where they are to be used as shown in FIGURES 44, 45 and 47 . In alternate embodiments, the cushion system 900 may have a torso size as described above, for example for the cushion systems 200 and 700.
The side support member 964 can also be constructed the same as or similar to and includes the same features as described above for the side support member 864. The side support member 964 can be placed on the support element 920 during use and used to help keep a user in a lateral position. In alternate embodiments, the lateral support member 964 can be fixedly connected to the support element 920 or integrally formed with the support element 920.
The user can be placed on the cushion system 900 as described above for pre-modalities, in a tilted RLD or LLD position, depending on
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the particular needs of the user. As described above, the side support member 964 can be placed on the support element 920 and used to help keep the user in the tilted RLD or LLD position. For example, as shown in FIGURE 46, the lateral support 964 can be placed on the support element 920 either on the right or left side of the support element 920. FIGURE 47 illustrates cushion system 900 with an optional body element 924 in place of side support member 964 and optional pillow 959. Body element 924 can be formed the same as or similar to and operates.
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modality. A therapeutic cushion system 1000 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) includes a support element 1020, a lifting element 1022, and an optional body element 1024 (shown in FIGURE 51). In this embodiment, the support member 1020 and the lift member 1022 are integrally formed and include a stabilizer member 1067 coupled to a frame member 1068. The support element 1020 has a wedge shape as shown for example in the side view of FIGURE 48.
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As the picture shows. 51, the cushion system 1000 may also include a 1024 body element. The 1024 body element may be formed the same as or similar to and used in the same or a similar manner as other body elements described herein, such as for example the element
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FIGURE 53 illustrates cushion system 1000 having a bed size length and FIGURE 54 illustrates an alternate embodiment of cushion system 1000 having a torso size length. The cushion system 1000 'can be formed the same as or similar to the cushion system 1000 and can function the same as or similar to the cushion system 1000 and can be supported on a support surface S as shown in FIGURE 54. For example, the cushion system 1000 'includes a support element 1020' and a lifting element 1022 'that are integrally formed and define an opening (not shown) that can be used as a shoulder relief area for positioning the arm of the user. Support member 1020 'and lifting member 1022' include a stabilizing member 1067 'coupled to a frame member 1068' and a pad member 1069 'positioned below the opening.
FIGURE 55 illustrates one embodiment of a
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As previously described for pre-embodiments, the support member 1120 may include a first end portion 1115 and a second end portion 1116 and a top surface 1137 that is angled to a bottom surface 1139 between the first end portion 1115. and the second end portion 1116. The
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In some embodiments, the lifting element 1122 may also include a pillow insert portion (not shown) that can be placed, for example within a cavity formed in the cushion member 1171 of the lifting element 1122 or can be placed on top of the member cushion 1171. The pillow insert portion may include an inner shell (not shown) and filler material (not shown) as described above for previous modalities such that the lifting element 1122 may include an adaptable region to allow a user to form cavities or bulges to accommodate specific body parts and / or portions for the user's needs and / or preferences.
The inflatable air chamber 1170 can be coupled to an air pump device 1173 and the inflatable chamber 1172 can be coupled to an air pump device 1174. The air pump device 1173 and / or the air pump device 1174 can be for example a hand pump in which the user can manually pump air into and out of the inflatable air chambers 1170 and 1172, and adjust the air pressure within the inflatable air chambers
1170 and 1172.
In alternate modes, 1173 air pump and / or the bUlllbd device. dtí<sup>l</sup>a'lre ”lTT5 'can be an automated pump and includes controls (not shown) for the user to adjust the air pressure within the 1170 and 1172 inflatable air chambers. In alternate modes, a single air pump device ( for example, manual or automated) can be used to pump air into and out of both infallible air chambers 1170 and 1172.
The cushion system 1100 can be used the same as or similar to the cushion systems described above for previous modalities. In this embodiment, the user can place the support element 1120 and the lifting element 1122 on a support surface S (for example, a bed) such that the second end portion 1116 (for example, the highest end) of the element Support 1120 is placed at a desired distance from the lifting element 1122. In this way, a receiving portion 1158 between the support element 1122 and the lifting element 1120 can be defined such that the user can place an arm inside the receiving portion 1158 during use of the cushion system 1100. The user also they can adjust the air pressure within the air chambers 1170 and 1172 such that the support member 112 0 and the lift member 1122 each have a desired firmness.
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FIGURE 56 illustrates another embodiment of a cushion system that includes an air chamber. A therapeutic cushion system 1200 (also referred to herein as cushion system) includes a support element 1220 and a lifting element 1222 and may also include a body element (not shown) as previously described for prior modalities.
In this embodiment, the support element 1220 and the lifting element 1222 are integrally formed and include a cushion member 1223, a cushion member 1271, and an unfailing chamber 1170 each circumscribed within an outer casing 1261. The cushion member 1223 and cushion member 1271 can be integrally formed as a single component or be separate components. The cushion member 1223 and the cushion member 1271 each can be formed for example with one or more foam materials as described above, for example for the cushion member 123. The outer shell
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As described above for pre-embodiments, support member 1220 may include a first end portion 1215 and a second end portion 1216 and a top surface 1237 that is angled to a bottom surface 1239 between first end portion 1215. and the second end portion 1216. Support member 1220 may also include a concave portion (not shown) and beveled or angled corners (not shown) positioned on second end portion 1216, as described above for prior embodiments. In some embodiments, the lift member 1222 may also include a pillow insert portion (not shown) that can be placed, for example, within a cavity formed in the cushion member 1271 of the lift member 1222 or can be placed on top of the cushion member 1271. The pillow insert portion may include an inner shell (not shown) and filler material (not shown) as described above for modalities
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or bulges to accommodate parts and / or body parts specific to the needs and / or preferences of the user.
Inflatable air chamber 1270 can be coupled to an air pump device 1273. Air pump device 1273 can be, for example, a manual pump in which the user can manually pump air into and out of the infallible air chamber 1273. and adjusting the air pressure inside the 1270 inflatable air chambers.
In alternate embodiments, the 1273 air pump device may be an automated pump and include controls (not shown) for the user to adjust the air pressure within the unfailing air chamber 1270. In alternate embodiments, the lift member 1222 and the support member 1220 may each include an unfailing air chamber and two separate air pump devices (eg, manual or automated) can be employed to pump air into and out of both chambers. Inflatable air vents, in a similar way as described above for the 1100 cushion system.
The cushion system 1200 can be used the same as or similar to the cushion systems described above for previous modalities. In this mode, the user * · »- * · * can support
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of air within air chamber 1270 such that support member 1220 and lift member 1222 each have a desired firmness. As described above for prior embodiments, the support member 1220 and the lift member 1222 may collectively have a bed size length that is substantially the same as the length of the support surface (eg, bed) on which You will be using, or alternatively having a torso size length as described above, for example for the 200 and 700 cushion systems.
Figures 57 and 58 illustrate one embodiment of a cushion system that includes stackable portions to allow a user to assemble the cushion system to a desired thickness and / or firmness. A therapeutic cushion system 1300 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) includes a support element 1320 and a lifting element 1322. Although not illustrated, the cushion system 1300 may also include a body element as described above for modalities. previous. In this embodiment, support element 1320 includes multiple stackable support elements 1375, 1376, and 1377, and lift element 1322 includes multiple lift elements.
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Although support element 1320 is shown with three stackable support elements and lift element 1322 is shown with three stackable lift elements, it will be understood that more or less stackable support elements and stackable lift elements may be alternately included. Furthermore, the support element 1320 can include a different number of stackable support elements than the stackable lifting elements of the lifting element 1322.
Stackable elements 1375-1380 can each include a circumscribed cushion member within an outer casing as described above for pre-modalities of a support element (eg support element 123). The cushion members can be formed for example from one or more foam materials as described above, for example for the cushion member 123. Each 1375-1380 stackable element may have a cushion member formed of a foam material having the same or different density. Stackable support elements 1375-1377 can be selectively stacked to form support element 1320 such that support element 1320 has a desired height or thickness and / or desired firmness. Similarly, the 1378-1380 stackable risers can be selectively stacked to
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Each of the stackable support elements 1375-1377 of the support element 1320 may include an angled top surface such that the support element 1320 is wedge-shaped with a top surface 1337 that is angled to a bottom surface 1339 from a first end portion 1315 to a second end portion 1316, as shown in Figure 57. In alternate embodiments, each of the stackable elements 1375-1377 can have a top surface that is substantially horizontal or flat or can have a top surface that is level or staggered. Each of the stackable support elements 1375-1377 of the support element 1320 may also include a concave portion (not shown) for example at a substantially central location in the highest or second end portion 1316 of the support element 1320, and Angled beveled corners (not shown) as described above for pre-modalities.
Each of the stackable elements 1378-1380 includes a top surface that is at least partially horizontal or substantially flat. In alternate modes, each of the 1378-1380 stackable items can
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lifting element 1322 may also include a pillow insert portion (not shown) which can be placed for example within a cavity formed in at least one of the stackable lifting elements such as the stackable lifting element 1378 intended to be used as a top of the lifting element 1322. The pillow insert portion may include an inner shell (not shown) and filler material (not shown) as described above for prior embodiments such that the stackable lift member 1378 of the lift member 1322 may include an adaptable region to allow a User forms cavities or bulges to allow specific body parts and / or portions to fit user needs and / or preferences. In some embodiments, the stackable lift element 1378 may not include a pillow insert, but instead includes filler material placed in an upper portion of the cushion member of the stackable lift element 1378.
The cushion system 1300 can be used the same as or similar to the cushion systems described above for previous modalities. In this embodiment, the user can place the support element 1320 and the lifting element 1322 on a support surface S (for example a bed)
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torso as described above, for example for cushion systems 200 and 700.
Figures 59 and 60 illustrate another embodiment of a cushion system that includes stackable portions to allow a user to assemble the cushion system to a desired thickness and / or firmness. A therapeutic cushion system 1400 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) includes a support element 1420 and a lifting element 1422 and may also include a body element (not shown) as described above for prior modalities. In this embodiment, support element 1420 and lift element 1422 are formed as a single cushion element and include multiple stackable cushion elements 1475, 1476, and 1477 that can be stacked on top of each other to form support element 1420 and the lifting element 1422. At least one of the stackable cushion elements 1475-1477 can define a receiving portion 1458 between the lifting element 1422 and the support element 1420 where a user can place an arm during use of the cushion system 1400. For example, as shown in Figures 59-60, the stackable cushion element 1475 defines the receiving portion 1458. Although the combined support element 1420 and the lifting element 1422 are illustrated with three stackable cushion elements, there will be
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The stackable cushion elements 1475-1477 each can for example be formed similar to the stackable support elements and stackable lifting elements described above for the cushion system 1300. For example, the stackable cushion elements 1475-1480 each can include a cushion element formed of one or more foam materials, as described above, for example for cushion member 123. Each of the cushion members 1475-1477 can be formed from a foam material having the same or different densities.
Each cushion member 1475-1477 may also include an outer shell formed for example from one or more materials as described above, for example for outer shell 121 and outer shell 127. Each of the cushion members 1475-1477 may include an upper surface at an angle to a lower surface, such that support member 1420 is wedge-shaped with an upper surface 1437 that is angled with respect to a bottom surface 1439 from a first end portion 1415 to a second end portion 1416, as shown in Figure 59. In alternate embodiments, each of the 1475-1477 stackable elements may have a top surface that is substantially horizontal or flat,
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Each of the stackable elements 1478-1380 includes a top surface that is at least partially substantially flat or horizontal. In alternate embodiments, each of the 1478-1480 stackable elements may have an upper surface that is angled or may be level or staggered. As described above for the lift element 1322, the lift element 1422 may also include a pillow insert portion (not shown) which may be positioned eg within a cavity formed in the stackable cushion element
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The cushion system 1400 can be used the same as or similar to the cushion system 1300 described above. In this embodiment, the user can place the cushion system 1400 (i.e. collectively the support element 1420 and the lift element 1422) on a support surface S (eg a bed). For example, the user may stack one or more of the stackable cushion members 1475-1477 such that the support member 1420 and the lift member 1422 are at a desired height (or have a desired thickness) and are firm. desired.
As previously described for prior embodiments, the support member 1420 and the lift member 1422 may collectively have a bed size length that is substantially the same as a length of the support surface (eg bed) on which it is going use, or alternatively have a torso size length as described above, for example for cushion systems 200 and 700.
Figures 61-64 illustrate one embodiment of a cushion system that includes a support element with lateral reinforcing portions that can be used to
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Support element 1520 also includes an angled top surface 1537, a concave portion 1530, and beveled or angled portions 1533 at a second end of support element 1520. As with previous embodiments, support element 1520 may include a member of cushion
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The cushion system 1500 can be used the same as or similar to the cushion systems described above for previous modalities. For example, in this embodiment, the user may place the support element 1520 on a support surface such that the second end (eg the highest end) of the support element 1520 is placed at a desired distance from the lift element 1522. (shown in Figure 62). In this way, a receiving portion 1558 between the supporting element 1520 and the lifting element 1522 can be defined such that the user can place an arm within the receiving portion 1558 during use of the cushion system 1500. For example , the user can place the user's body on
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a lateral position (i.e. either in a lateral position on the right side or a lateral position on the left side) and placing the user's arm within the open space 1558.
An optional body element (not shown) can also be used in a similar or the same way as described above for previous embodiments.
As previously described for pre-embodiments, the support member 1520 can be dimensioned such that the support member 1520 and the lift member 1522 collectively have a bed size length, or can alternatively have a torso size length .
Figures 65 and 66 each illustrate one embodiment of a cushion system that includes lateral reinforcing portions. Figure 65 illustrates a therapeutic cushion system 1600 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) that includes a support element 1620 and an ascending element 1622 formed as a single component. The support element 1620 and the ascending element 1622 collectively define a receiving portion 1658 where a user can place an arm during the use of the cushion system 1600. As with the previous embodiment, the cushion system 1600 also includes a first portion side gusset 1682 and a second side gusset portion (not shown in Figure 65) on an opposite side of the
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Support element 1620 includes an angled top surface 1637, and may include a concave portion (not shown) at a second end of support element 1620, as previously described for prior embodiments. As with previous embodiments, the support member 1620 may include a cushion member (not shown) that may be formed, for example, from one or more foam materials, and an outer shell 1661 can circumscribe the cushion member, the first portion of 1682 side brace and the second side brace portion (not shown). Outer casing 1661 can also circumscribe a cushion member (not shown) and pillow insert portion (not shown) of riser element 1622.
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As with previous embodiments, the support member 1720 may include a cushion member (not shown) that can be formed with, for example, one or more foam materials, an outer shell 1761 can circumscribe the cushion member, the first reinforcing portion 1782 the second lateral reinforcing portion (not shown).
Outer casing 1761 may also circumscribe a cushion member (not shown) and pillow insert portion (not shown) of riser 1722.
The cushion systems 1600 and 1700 can each be used in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments of a cushion system. For example, the user can position cushion system 1600 or 1700 (i.e. support element 1620,
1720 and ascending element 1622, 1722) on a support surface and the user can place the user's body in a lateral position (i.e., either in a right-side lateral position or a left-side lateral position) and place the user's arm within the receiving portion 1658 or
1758 .
As described above for previous modalities, the cushion system
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1720 and the ascending element 1722 collectively) can have a lóngÍtü3 '<sup>J</sup>in bed size, or they may alternately have a length of torso size. An optional body element (not shown) can also be used in a similar or the same way as described above for previous embodiments.
Figures 67-70 illustrate another embodiment of a cushion system with a lateral reinforcing portion. In this embodiment, a therapeutic cushion system 1800 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) includes a support element 1820 and an ascending element 1822 formed as a single component. Support element 1820 and rising element 1822 collectively define a receiving portion 1858 where a user can place an arm during use of cushion system 1800. The cushion system 1800 also includes a side gusset portion 1882 positioned on one side of the support member 1820. The side gusset portion 1882 can be used to assist in holding a user in a right sided position during use of the cushion system. 1800. In this embodiment, the side gusset 1882 includes a first top surface portion 1885 and a second top surface portion 1886 positioned at a different angle from the first top surface portion 1885 relative to a bottom surface 1839 of the support member 1820.
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The cushion system 1800 can be used in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments of a cushion system. For example, the user may place cushion system 1800 (i.e., support element 1820 and rising element 1822) on a support surface. In this embodiment, the user can place the user's body in a right side position and place the right arm open space 1858. An item shown) can also be used
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Cushion system 1800 (i.e., support member 1820 and rising member 1822 collectively) has a bed size length. Figures 71-74 illustrate a cushion system 1900 (also referred to herein as a cushion system) that can be configured the same as or similar to cushion system 1800 but has a torso size length. The cushion system 1900 includes a support element 1920, an ascending element 1922, and a lateral reinforcement 1982. The support element 1920 and the ascending element 1922 are formed as a single component and collectively define a reception portion 1958 where a user can place an arm while using the 1900 cushion system. The 1982 side reinforcement portion is placed on one side of support member 192 0 and can be used to help hold a user in a right-sided position during use of cushion system 1900. In this embodiment, the side gusset 1982 includes an angled top surface 1985 that is angled to a bottom surface 1939 of the support member 1920. As shown for example in Figures 71 and 72, the side gusset 1982 extends further beyond a tail or foot end
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of the support element 1920.
The support element 192 0 included ..... an angled top "e" hole "e" 1937 and a concave portion 1930 at a second end of the support element 1920 as described above for prior embodiments. As with previous embodiments, the support member 1920 may include a cushion member (not shown) that can be formed, for example, from one or more foam materials, and an outer shell 1961 (see, eg, Figures 71 and 74) can circumscribing the cushion member and the lateral reinforcing portion 1982. The outer shell 1961 can also circumscribe a cushion member (not shown) and pillow insert portion (not shown) of the ascending element 1922.
The cushion system 1900 can be used in the same or similar manner as described above for previous embodiments of a cushion system. For example, the user may place cushion system 1900 (i.e., support element 1920 and upward element 1922) on a support surface. In this embodiment, the user can place the user's body in a right-side position on the cushion system 1900 and place the user's right arm within the open space 1958. An optional body element (not shown) can also be used as the same or similar way as previously described for previous modalities.
Although the cushion system
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MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY and he SI cushion 1900 were previously described that ttei're'n ....... a side reinforcement portion on one side of the cushion system 1800, 1900 so that the user can position himself in the cushion system 1800, 1900 in a right-hand position with the user's right arm within the open space 1858, 1958, in alternate modes, cushion systems 1800 and 1900 can be configured such that the user can be placed in a left-side position on cushion system 1800, 1900. For example, the cushion system 1800 and the cushion system 1900 may each alternately include a lateral reinforcing portion on the left side of the cushion system and an open space positioned such that a user can be placed in the system. cushion in a left loop position with the user's left arm within the open space. An example of this modality is illustrated in Figure 75. As shown in Figure 75, a therapeutic cushion system 2000 (also referred to herein as cushion system) can include a support element 2020 and an ascending element 2020 that collectively define a receiving portion 2058 and a lateral reinforcing portion 2082 The cushion system 2000 can include the same or similar characteristics and the same or similar function as the cushion systems 1800 and
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The non-slip surface feature (s) may be placed on an upper surface of the support member and / or a lower surface of a side support member (eg 864,
964) or a reinforcing member (for example,
For example, a non-slip surface feature may be placed on a bottom surface of a side support member (or separate reinforcing member) and / or on a top surface of the support element on the side. In which support element is to be positioned this way, one or more non-slip surface features may also be employed, for example to maintain a lateral support member (eg 864, 964) or a separate reinforcing member (eg example, 1582, 1583) at a desired position on a support member. One or more non-slip surface features can also be employed for example to hold a body element in a desired position on a support element and / or to assist in holding a user in a desired position on the support element.
A non-slip feature may include, for example, a patterned touch treatment used to create a non-slip surface.
The
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In some embodiments, the non-slip surface treatment may include a slotted or grid pattern. In some embodiments, the non-slip surface treatment can be applied as a flat or smooth surface, or it can be applied in such a way that the non-slip surface is raised relative to the surface to which it is applied. Figures 76, 77 and 78A-78E illustrate some exemplary patterns and configurations for a non-slip surface, and it is to be understood that other patterns and configurations may be included alternately.
Each embodiment of a support element described with reference to Figures 76, 77 and 78A-78E can include the same or similar characteristics, and can function
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IMSTITUTC MEXICANO, OF THE PKCfTEüAP the same or similar to other modalities of an element © r * described here, and therefore certain ...., x1 / ?, talJ. £ Í¿s— described with reference to Figures 76 , 77 and 78A-78E. Furthermore, although not illustrated with respect to other embodiments of a support element described herein, it is to be understood that other embodiments of a support element may include non-slip features as described with respect to Figures 76, 77 and 78A-78E. .
Figure 76 illustrates a support element 2620 including two non-slip surface features A positioned on lateral sides of a top surface of support element 2620, and a non-slip surface feature B positioned on a central portion of the top surface. In this embodiment, the non-slip surface feature A can be employed, for example to help hold a body element (not shown) in a desired position on the support element 2624. Non-slip surface treatment B can be employed, for example to retain a user of support member 2524 in a desired position substantially centered on support member 2624 and can also help to avoid or reduce the user's tendency to slide down a angled top surface of the support element. Figure 77 illustrates a support element 2720 that includes only two non-slip surface features A
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upper surface of the sliders A can described above
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for the characteristics of this modality, the non-sliding surface A of the support element 2620.
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This embodiment also illustrates an applied slider. The Figures shows a top view of a different embodiment of a support element having different non-slip surface characteristics.
Figures 79 and 80 illustrate a therapeutic cushion system that includes a lateral extension element. A lateral extension element can be coupled to a support element to provide a greater width to support the user's body and / or to support a body element if the user's body is occupying a large portion of the support element. As shown in Figure 79, a therapeutic cushion system 2800 includes a support member 2820, a rising member 2822, and a lateral extension member 2887. Support member 2820 and rising member 2822 can be formed the same as or similar to and function the same as or similar to previous modalities (for example support element 220 and ascending element 222) described herein and are therefore not described in detail with reference to Figures 79 and 80.
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The side extension member 2887 includes a first extension member 2888, a second extension member 2889, and a connecting strap 2890 extending between the first extension member 2888 and the second extension member 2889, as shown in Figure 80.
The lateral extension element 2887 can be fixedly or detachably coupled to the support element 2820, as shown in Figure 79, such that the first extension member 2888 is placed on a first lateral side of the support element 2820 and the second extension member 2889 is placed on a second opposite side of the support member 2820.
The first extension member 2888 and the second extension member 2889 can each be constructed the same as or similar to a support element (eg support element 120) as described herein. For example, the first extension member 2888 and the second extension member 2889 may each have an angled top surface (eg, wedge-shaped), for example, the angle substantially corresponding to the angle of the support member 2820. For example, in some embodiments, the first extension member 2888 and the second extension member 2889 may each have a top surface that is angled between 6 degrees and 30 degrees to a bottom surface.
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The first extension member extension member 2 8 89 can each_s £ X — da_una ~ 3zaxxedajd. of different lengths, widths and / or thicknesses. For example, the first extension member 2888 and the second extension member 2889 may each have a torso length or they may each have a bed length as described above for support member 120. The first extension member 2888 and the second extension member 2889 may each also include a cushion member (not shown) positioned within an outer shell 2891.
Outer casing 2891 may be formed of the same or similar materials as outer casing 121 described above, and may include an upper portion in which the user makes contact during use that is formed with a first material, and a lower portion that contacts the the support surface (for example the top surface of a bed) that is formed from a second material. The upper portion (eg upper surface) of outer shell 2891 may be formed for example with a four-way stretch material that is highly conformable, such as for example cotton / spandex, nylon / spandex, polyester / spandex, or blends of any of cotton, nylon or polyester combined with spandex, and the lower portion can be formed with a more robust material, such as poplin, canvas, raincoat or corduroy made using any
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combination of cotton, polyester or nylon, to provide durability.
Outer shell 2891 may also include an opening (not shown) through which the cushion member can be inserted and may include a fastener such as a zipper, buttons, snaps, flaps, hook and loop fasteners, or other method. Convenient coupling to partially close or close the opening. The cushion member of the side extension element 2887 can be formed of the same or similar materials as described above for the cushion member 123. For example, the cushion member of the side extension element 2887 can be formed of one or more foam materials such as for example polyurethane or latex rubber, and in some embodiments may include multiple different foam materials, each having a different density.
The lateral extension element 2887 also includes belts 2892 in each of the first and second extension members 2888 and 2889. The belts 2892 may be formed with, for example, the same or similar material as the belts 226 of the ascending element 222 described above. Each strap 2892 may include button holes 2893 (only shown on the member, extension 2888 in Figure 80) that can be used to engage in shape.
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DELArtOnr'JAU 4. *, ·. «, / Latefaa» ™ 28 8 T — with buttons (not shown in Figures 7 9 and ... 8.0.), AtÍ.-eJi- «e ^ efflerrte € r support 2820 (eg similar to buttons 228 on support element 220 described above). For example, in some embodiments, the side extension member 2887 can be attached to the support member 2820 using the same buttons that are used to couple the riser member 2822 to the support member 2820. In some embodiments, a different set of buttons can be used. In alternate embodiments, other coupling methods can be employed to couple the straps 2892 to the support member 2820, such as for example hook and loop fasteners, snaps, straps or tapes, zippers, or any other convenient coupling method.
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extension members 2888 and 2889 substantially tensioned against support member 2820.
second members extension 2888
Each of the first yy 2889 may also include a non-slip surface treatment 2894 (only illustrated in extension member 2889 in Figure 80) as described above for pre-embodiments of a support member.
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In some modalities, the therapeutic co] in systems described herein may provide! ióñár s'e '“^ omó<sup>J</sup>'<sup>, J,</sup>^ a kit that can include any combination or subcombination of various components of a cushion system described here. For example, in some embodiments, a kit may include one or more supporting elements, one or more ascending elements, and / or one or more body elements. In some embodiments, a kit may include multiple cushion members that can be selectively assembled on a support member and / or multiple riser cushion members that can be selectively assembled on a riser element as previously described, for example, with respect to systems of cushion 1300 and 1400. In some embodiments, a kit may also include separate side support members (eg, 864, 964) and / or side reinforcement members (eg, 1582, 1682,
1782, 1982, 2082) .
While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only and not by way of limitation. When the methods described above indicate certain events that occur in a certain order, the order of certain events can be modified. Additionally, certain of the events can be performed concurrently in a parallel process when possible, as well as sequentially performed as
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previously described.
OF THE PROPERTY
INDUSTRIAL
Where schematics and / or modalities described above indicate certain components arranged in certain orientations or positions, the arrangement of components can be modified. While the modalities have been particularly shown and described, it will be understood that various changes in form and detail can be made. Any portion of the apparatus and / or methods described herein can be arranged in any combination, except mutually exclusive combinations. The modalities described herein may include various combinations and / or sub-combinations of the functions, components and / or characteristics of the different modalities described.
For example, any of the embodiments of a cushion system may include a support element with an upper surface that is at an angle between for example 6-30 degrees to a lower surface of the support element. Any of the body elements described herein can include an arc portion and the arc portion can be curved such as between about 30 and about 180 degrees. In another example, any embodiment of the cushion system may include one or more side gussets and / or one or more side support members. Body elements can include a first arm and a second arm that have a variety of
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