Pressure alleviating pillow

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Safavi, Michael (Department: 3673)

Surgery

Body rests, supports or positioners for therapeutic purpose

C005S636000

Reexamination Certificate

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06913019

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a pillow for use by a patient during sleep, where the patient must wear a facially oriented medical device, such as a positive air pressure system. The invention provides a uniquely shaped pillow having recesses sized to allow the facially oriented medical device to be worn while the patient sleeps on his or her side, the device cantilevered over the recess and away from the pillow while the patient's head is supported by the patient's forehead, chin. A semi-rigid side panel and a resilient filler material provides sufficient support to prevent the facially oriented medical device from touching the horizontal surface upon which the pillow rests.

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