Beds – Support means for discrete portion of user – useable with bed... – Simultaneous support for multiple body portions
Patent
1997-12-19
1999-04-13
Grosz, Alex
Beds
Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...
Simultaneous support for multiple body portions
5725, 128845, A47C 2718, A47C 2710
Patent
active
058931830
ABSTRACT:
A dual cushion body support system includes a relatively thin, elongate, substantially flat, top cushion and a relatively shorter base cushion that is configured to underlie and elevate a central part of the top cushion to provide upwardly arched support to a person lying in a prone, face down position to comfortably elevate the upper back and shoulders of the person for gently stretching, positioning and exposing muscles of the neck and back for treatment such as massage. The top cushion serves as flexible pad and as a protective cover that drapes the underlying base cushion and relies on the base cushion to provide a properly arched body support contour. An end portion of the top cushion that drapes beyond the length of the base cushion is provided with an upstanding forehead support formation to assist in comfortably supporting the person's head; and, the top cushion is sufficiently flexible to permit its being rolled up for ease of transport and for compact storage. The base cushion is inflatable and preferably employs separately inflatable chambers to provide ready adjustment of the contour and effective length of the base cushion; and, the base cushion can be deflated for ease of transport and compact storage.
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Burge David A.
Grosz Alex
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