Abstract A pillow is adapted for the application of special temperature conditions to the head and neck areas of the user, and for the support of the neck vertebrae. A covering envelope for the pillow has a flap provided with a pocket adapted to receive temperatureestablishing means such as a heat pad or an ice pack. The position of the pocket is such as to place it above the head of the user during his sleep. The edge of the pillow normally under his neck is provided with a specialized structure giving support for the neck vertebrae to remove muscle strains in that area, and normalize the relative positions of the vertebrae. In the preferred form of the pillow, the usual mass of cushioning material is reinforced by a resilient sponge member extending along the edge, which is reinforced centrally in its cross section by a rod extending generally parallel to the edge of the pillow.
A pillow including a covering envelope and resilient material enclosed within said envelope, said envelope having a flap secured thereto, wherein the improvement comprises: a plurality of resilient materials enclosed within said envelope, and relatively disposed symmetrically about a center plane through the edges of said pillow to provide substantially increased support along one edge of said envelope, and said flap having a pocket adapted to receive temperatureestablishing means, said flap also being secured to said envelope at a position remote from said edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A pillow including a covering envelope and resilient material enclosed within said envelope, said envelope having a flap secured thereto, wherein the improvement comprises: a plurality of resilient materials enclosed within said envelope, and relatively disposed symmetrically about a center plane through the edges of said pillow to provide substantially increased support along one edge of said envelope, and said flap having a pocket adapted to receive temperatureestablishing means, said flap also being secured to said envelope at a position remote from said edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A pillow as defined in claim 1, wherein said pocket is formed by a panel having a central aperture adapted to receive a portion of said temperature-establishing means, and also has a drawstring operative to constrict said opening.