Patent Application
20220257034
The present invention relates generally to the field of pillows. More specifically, the present invention relates to a sleeping pillow attachment that can be placed on any pillow or bedding and has a capability for deterring or minimizing the formation of sleeping lines and wrinkles on a user's face during sleeping in any position. The attachment is made from a compressible memory foam along with copper and bamboo. More specifically, the attachment includes a central section to support the user's head in a supine position, and the face in a prone position. A right-side section prevents pressing of the face against the pillow or bedding when the user sleeps in a right lateral position, and a left-side section prevents pressing of the face against the pillow or bedding when the user sleeps in a left lateral position. A neck support section slopes downwardly from the central section for providing support to the neck and spine of the user. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.
By way of background, pillows or head support devices are necessary items that allow individuals to sleep peacefully and comfortably. Pillows used for sleeping have remained largely unchanged, typically being made of a rectangular textile covering stuffed with natural feathers, a comparable synthetic material, or any compressible foam. However, conventional pillows are a source of skin wrinkles. Generally, skin wrinkles are a part of the aging process that are caused by a lack of collagen and a reduction in elasticity, however, individual habits also contribute to early wrinkling of the skin. One specific type of wrinkles that individuals develop include sleep wrinkles. Sleep wrinkles develop in response to distortion created when the face is pressed against any sleep surface such as conventional pillows or any other bedding. Soft pillows such as cotton pillows and pillowcases can also cause sleep wrinkles. Compression, shear and stress forces can result in facial distortion when individuals lay in lateral positions, sleep on their stomach or while in prone positions. Generally, a human head weighs 11 pounds and can cause pressure on the face during sleep that can cause sleep wrinkles. Studies have shown that sleep wrinkles disappear immediately on younger skin, but eventually become permanent from constant compression and decreased skin elasticity with age. To overcome wrinkles, including sleep wrinkles, individuals end up having injections of collagen and Botox which not only involve chemicals but are also expensive.
Generally, individuals are unaware about sleep wrinkles and even individuals who are aware attempt the solution of sleeping in a supine position to prevent sleep wrinkles. However, it is not always possible for individuals to sleep in a supine position. Some individuals like to sleep sideways and always sleep in lateral positions that increase the chances of sleep wrinkles. Individuals also try to find anti-wrinkle pillows. However, individuals find it hard to leave the conventional pillows that they have been using. Further, conventional pillows absorb, or rub off, the night creams and serums applied by users prior to laying down which then reduces the efficacy of the creams and serums.
Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle pillow device that prevents permanent sleep lines and wrinkles. There is also a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle device that can be used along with conventional pillows. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle pillow device that can be used as an attachment or add-on to conventional pillows or any type of bedding. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that eliminates pressing of a user's face into a conventional pillow or any type of bedding. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that allows night creams and serums to last longer after having been applied to a user's face. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that allows users to still enjoy the benefits of an anti-wrinkle pillow, without losing the shape or form of their regular or conventional pillow.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an anti-wrinkle pillow attachment designed to be placed on any pillow or bedding. The anti-wrinkle pillow attachment features a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface provides a central section, a right-side section, a neck support and a left-side section. The central section is used for positioning the rear of the head of a user when the user sleeps in a supine position or is used for positioning the face of the user when the user sleeps in a prone position. The attachment can include an embedded cooling gel for taking heat out of the head or face of the user. The neck support slopes downwardly from the central section for supporting the neck and a portion of the shoulders of the user. The right-side section extends laterally to the right of the central section and is used for accommodating the user when sleeping in a right lateral side position, wherein the right-side section comprises two right arms forming a right U-shaped space therebetween, and the lower of the two right arms form a right shoulder support with the neck support. The left-side section extends laterally to the left of the central section and is used for accommodating the user when sleeping in a left lateral side position, wherein the left-side section comprises two left arms forming a left U-shaped space therebetween, and the lower of the two left arms form a left shoulder support with the neck support.
In this manner, the pillow attachment of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives, and provides users with an attachment that can be placed on any conventional pillow or bedding. A user can still use a conventional pillow while avoiding pressing of the face against the pillow or bedding. The user can sleep in any sleeping position without worry of getting sleeping lines or wrinkles. The attachment also prevents morning eye puffiness caused by lying flat.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an anti-wrinkle pillow attachment. The anti-wrinkle pillow attachment is configured to be placed on a pillow or bedding to enable a user to sleep in any sleeping position. The anti-wrinkle pillow attachment further comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface provides a central section, a right-side section, a neck support and a left-side section. The central section is used for positioning the rear of the head of a user when the user sleeps in a supine position, or can be used for positioning the face of the user when the user sleeps in a prone position. The central section includes an embedded cooling gel for removing heat from the head or face of the user. The neck support slopes downwardly from the central section for supporting the neck and a portion of the shoulders of the user. The right-side section extends laterally to the right of the central section and is used for accommodating the user when sleeping in a right lateral side position wherein the right-side section comprises two right arms forming a right U-shaped space therebetween, and the lower of the two right arms form a right shoulder support with the neck support. The left-side section extends laterally to the left of the central section and is used for accommodating the user when sleeping in a left lateral side position, wherein the left-side section comprises two left arms forming a left U-shaped space therebetween, and the lower of the two left arms form a left shoulder support with the neck support. Each of the two right arms and the two left arms are configured to support the neck and face of the user in the lateral position. The right shoulder support and the left shoulder support position the respective shoulder of the user while sleeping in the lateral position.
In yet another embodiment, a pillow add-on is designed to be placed on a conventional pillow for reducing and preventing sleep wrinkles. The pillow add-on includes a concave central section made from copper and bamboo for reducing acne and improving skin quality, a neck support sloping downwardly from the front of the central section, a symmetrical right-side section, and a symmetrical left-side section. The central section is configured to receive the head of the user in a supine position and the face of the user in a prone position. The right-side section is configured to prevent pressing of the face of the user against the conventional pillow by supporting the face and the neck of the user by two extending right arms when the user sleeps in a right lateral side position. The left-side section is configured to prevent pressing of the face of the user against the conventional pillow by supporting the face and the neck of the user by two extending left arms when the user sleeps in a left lateral side position.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, an anti-aging pillow attachment designed to prevent pressing of facial skin and tissues against a pillow or bedding is disclosed. The attachment includes a central section for accommodating the face of a user sleeping in a prone position, wherein the central section is made from copper and bamboo for preventing acne and facilitating tightening of the skin. The central section further includes cooling gel to remove heat from the face of the user. The attachment further includes a right-side section comprising two right arms forming a U-shaped space therebetween, wherein the two right arms support the face and the neck of the user when the user sleeps in a right lateral position for avoiding pressing of the facial skin and tissues against the pillow or bedding on which the attachment is placed. Similarly, the attachment includes a left-side section comprising two left arms forming a left U-shaped space therebetween, wherein the two left arms support the face and the neck of the user when the user sleeps in a left lateral position for avoiding pressing of the facial skin and tissues against the pillow or bedding on which the attachment is placed.
In yet another embodiment, the anti-aging pillow attachment provides a right shoulder support for accommodating a right shoulder of the user sleeping in a right lateral position, and provides a left shoulder support for accommodating a left shoulder of the user sleeping in a left lateral position.
In yet another embodiment, the central portion includes cooling gel for providing a cooling effect to the user sleeping on the attachment.
In yet another embodiment, the pillow attachment is ergonomically configured to support the user in a prone position, a supine position, and/or a lateral position. The attachment is anatomically fitted, provides comfortable side sleeping positions and accommodates the user's shoulders. The attachment further supports the user's neck and automatically positions the user's face, such that the face is suspended from contact with the pillow and underlying bedding.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle pillow device that prevents permanent sleep lines and wrinkles. There is also a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle device that can be used along with conventional pillows. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for an anti-wrinkle pillow device that can be used as an attachment or add-on to conventional pillows or any type of bedding. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that eliminates the pressing of a user's face into a conventional pillow or any type of bedding. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that allows night creams and serums to last longer after having been applied to a user's face. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a pillow attachment that allows users to still enjoy the benefits of an anti-wrinkle pillow without losing the shape or form of their regular or conventional pillow.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel pillow add-on device designed to be placed on a conventional pillow, or any other bedding, for reducing and preventing sleep wrinkles. The pillow add-on device includes a slightly concave central section, made from copper and bamboo for reducing acne and improving skin quality, a neck support portion sloping downwardly from the front of the central section, a symmetrical right-side section and a symmetrical left-side section. The central section is configured to receive the head of the user in a supine position and the face of the user in a prone position. The right-side section is configured to prevent pressing of the face of the user against the conventional pillow by supporting the face and neck of the user by two extending right arms when the user sleeps in a right lateral side position, and the left-side section is configured to prevent pressing of the face of the user against the conventional pillow by supporting the face and neck of the user by two extending two left arms when the user sleeps in a left lateral side position
Referring initially to the drawings,
The top surface 102 includes a central section 106 for positioning the back of the head of a user in a supine position as shown best in
The neck support 108 can be of varied lengths to accommodate users of various neck and shoulders length. The neck support 108 conforms to the shape of the neck of a user and provides the necessary support while sleeping in any of the supine position, prone position, lateral left position and lateral right position. In combination, the central section 106 and neck support 108 are configured for maintaining neutral cervical curvature and alignment for the user's bodily comfort. Further, the neck support 108 slightly elevates the neck and back of the user, thereby assisting in reducing morning facial puffiness.
The pillow attachment 100 includes a right section 110 extending to the right of the central section 102. The right section 110 includes two right arms 112, 114 with a substantially U-shaped right space 116 between the two right arms 112, 114 for accommodating the face of the user sleeping on the attachment 100 in a lateral right position as shown in
Each arm 112, 114, 120, 122 of the pillow attachment 100 includes a symmetrical shape and includes two edges. The edges 1120, 1140 forming the U-shaped right space 116 are smooth and can have a substantially arcuate shape, such that the chin of the user can be positioned correctly along the edge 1140. The edges 1122, 1142 have a slight convex protrusion 1124, 1144 respectively. Similarly, the edges 1200, 1220 forming the U-shaped left space 124 are smooth and can have a substantially arcuate shape such that the chin of the user can be positioned correctly along the edge 1220. The edges 1202, 1222 have a slight convex protrusion 1204, 1224 respectively. The right arms 112, 114 and the left arms 120, 122 can be made from pressure-relieving memory foam for optimal support and comfort.
The right arm 114 along the edge 1142 and the neck support 108 include a right shoulder section 126 therebetween. The right shoulder section 126 conforms to the shape and structure of a right shoulder of a user sleeping in a lateral right position. Similarly, the left arm 122 along the edge 1222 and the neck support 108 includes a left shoulder section 128 therebetween. The left shoulder section 128 conforms to the shape and structure of a left shoulder of the user sleeping in a lateral left position. As a user rolls and transitions from the supine position to any of the lateral left or right-side positions, the user's shoulder naturally falls comfortably into the appropriate shoulder section 126, 128, thereby maintaining proper cervical alignment and support.
In the present embodiment, the central section 106 can include cooling flow channels for increasing the breathability and air flow to prevent sweating. Further, the central section 106 also includes embedded cooling gel that acts as a temperature regulator, by pulling away heat from the face and head of the user. Using the pillow attachment 100 in any of the aforementioned sleeping positions, prohibits the facial skin from being pressed against the pillow and thus prohibits wrinkles from being formed and helps in preventing skin aging. Further, the pillow attachment 100 provides an effective natural acne treatment. The pillow attachment 100 is designed to support the face and skin of the user, thereby isolating same from stress and pressure which prevents continuous and repeated pressure on the facial skin.
The height of the central section 106 is in the range of generally from about 2 inches to about 6 inches. The height of the side sections 110, 118 is in the range generally from about 3 inches to about 7 inches, and extends between the convex protrusions 1124, 1144 on the right-side section 110, and extends between the convex protrusions 1204, 1224 on the left-side section 118. The dimensions of the central section 106 can be in the range of 6 to 10 inches in length, and in the range of 4 to 8 inches in width. The downward slope of the neck support can be in the range of sixty degrees relative to the central section 106.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “pillow attachment”, “pillow add-on”, “anti-wrinkle pillow attachment”, “anti-aging attachment”, and “pillow” are interchangeable and refer to the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration and material of the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 are important design parameters for user convenience, the anti-wrinkle pillow attachment 100, 700 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/149,447, which was filed on Feb. 15, 2021 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63149447 | Feb 2021 | US |
