Segmented support article

Claim 1

A segmented support article, which comprises four segments, head, second, third and fourth attached successively one to another in a linear arrangement, with three flexion hinges attached between segments, the first between the head and the second segments, the second between the second second and third segments, and the third between the third and fourth segments wherein the four segments are substantially the same length; the segments are each independently adapted for adding and removing a fluid through a valve; the first and second flexion hinges are positioned on one side of the article, and the third flexion hinge is positioned on a side opposite the position of the first and second flexion hinges, and the head segment has an opening for positioning an individual's head therein supported by its face, the individual being in a prone position and the opening being such that the individual can breathe while so positioned, such that the article can accommodate individual bodily characteristics and can support the individual's entire body, to include its head and neck, shoulders, upper thorax, lower thorax and hips, to include an unborn baby carried by a pregnant mother, upper legs, lower legs, ankles and feet, as supported in supine or prone positions, through use of the independent valves for each segment, which allow for adjustments in contained fluid to suit overall weight of the individual and to suit the weight of the individual and to suit the weight of particular body parts, allowing for relaxation of separate body parts, which can assist in relaxing the entire body.