Beds – Support means for discrete portion of user – useable with bed... – Simultaneous support for multiple body portions
Patent
1994-10-04
1996-06-04
Saether, Flemming
Beds
Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...
Simultaneous support for multiple body portions
5655, A47C 2000
Patent
active
055221041
ABSTRACT:
A torso and lumbar support and position stabilizing pillow for a lateral recumbency position comprising a substantially planar base member, a main body and a lumbar support member, the main body having a top surface, a bottom surface, an outside surface and an inside surface. The main body is shaped such that the bottom surface is planar and attached to the base member, while the outside surface of the main body is also planar and perpendicular to the base member, with the inside surface of the main body being opposite the outside surface and disposed at an acute angle with respect to the base member. Optionally, the inside surface can be concave to accommodate the natural curve of the spine, allowing room for the protrusion of a person's shoulder and buttocks areas. In use, the pillow is placed in firm contact with a person's back and side to provide lumbar support when a person is lying in lateral recumbency, on their side. In addition to reducing muscle strain, the support pillow also reduces the amount of muscle tension and effort that must be put forth to maintain this position. This results in reduced fatigue.
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Dunbar Margaret M.
Saether Flemming
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