Beds – Support means for discrete portion of user – useable with bed... – For head or neck
Patent
1994-12-14
1996-12-17
Trettel, Michael F.
Beds
Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...
For head or neck
5640, 5490, 607112, 607114, A47C 2000, A61F 700
Patent
active
055840868
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a therapeutic pillow. The pillow has a bag-like cover filled with natural granular material having a water content in the range of 5% to 25% by weight. The preferred range of water content is from 9% to 16%. The therapeutic pillow can be in different shapes, such as the shape of a toy for use by children, a pad shape with pockets for inserting hands or feet, or muff-shaped. Also disclosed is a temperature sensor and baffles to keep the filling from gathering. A biomagnetic embodiment is also disclosed.
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VanWinkle Larry K.
VanWinkle Tresa A.
Armijo Dennis F.
Trettel Michael F.
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