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US 5,584,086 AGranted
Therapeutic pillow and method
OwnerTresa A. VanWinkle, Larry K. VanWinkleinventors
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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.
Claims1
A therapeutic pillow comprising:
- a substantially tubular shaped bag-like covering comprising ears for grasping said therapeutic pillow wherein said ears for grasping comprise a first ear affixed to a first end and a second ear affixed to a second end of said substantially tubular shaped bag-like covering;
- said substantially tubular shaped bag-like covering containing a filling comprising natural materials;
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- said natural materials comprising a water content having a range of 5% to 25% by weight.
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