Segmented support article
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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 whereinthe 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, andthe 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.
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A segmented support article comprises at least four segments, head, second, third and fourth, attached successively one to another in a linear arrangement, with flexion hinges attached between said segments. The article may have an especially adapted pillow, and/or it may have a support strap, and it has body supportive and therapeutic utility.
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8 Claims
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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4. The article of claim 12, wherein the flexion hinges are made of the same material as the segments are substantially made and wherein the entire article is about three feet wide by about six to seven feet long by about eight to ten inches high when fully filled with air.
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Current AssigneeLinda J. Degroot
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Original AssigneeLinda J. Degroot
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InventorsDeGroot, Linda J.
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Primary Examiner(s)TRETTEL, MICHAEL
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Application NumberUS07/557,097Time in Patent Office566 DaysField of Search5/419, 5/420, 5/431, 5/435, 5/437, 5/441, 5/455, 5/461, 5/465US Class Current5/710CPC Class CodesA47C 17/045 Seating furniture having lo...A47C 27/001 with several cushions, matt...
