# US 6,814,709 B2 · Massaging bed rest cushion with light > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 6,814,709 B2 - Document ID: US6814709B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 09/801,353 - Filed: 2001-03-07 - Published: 2001-12-20 - Granted: 2004-11-09 - Earliest claimed: 2000-06-16 - Assignees: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc. - Inventors: Steven Schwartz; David Harris - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US6814709B2 ## CPC - A47C 20/027: {Back supports, e.g. for sitting in bed} - A47C 7/725: {for illumination, e.g. lamps} - A47C 21/003: {Lighting, radio, telephone or the like connected to the bedstead} - A61H 2201/0138: incorporated in furniture - A61H 2201/0142: Beds - A61H 2201/5007: computer controlled - A61H 2203/0437: with stretched legs, like in a bed - A61H 2205/081: Back - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract A cushion/backrest including an integrated reading lamp tethered at the end of a flexible member is disclosed for providing the user with a source of light for reading or watching television. The cushion may also include built in massage motors for providing the user with a massaging action to the back. Controls for adjusting the massaging action and the reading lamp may be incorporated in an armrest. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A bed cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position on an upper surface of a bed, comprising: a back portion comprising a contoured forward surface and a generally planar rear surface, the surfaces separated by a padded interior; at least one massage motor carried by the back portion; a pair of padded armrests coupled to the back portion; a light source for providing light for a user, the light source mounted to the back portion by an arm, wherein the back portion and the armrests have lower surfaces for resting on the upper surface of the bed; and a speaker for generating sound waves, the speaker integral with the cushion. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, wherein the arm is flexible. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The bed cushion of claim 2, further comprising a handle coupled to the flexible arm to allow a user to adjust the position of the light source. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, wherein the cushion has a mass located between the massage motor and a location on the back portion where the light source is mounted and is formed of materials which provide vibration attenuation and isolation to protect filaments in the light source. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, further comprising a control panel for altering the on/off status of the light source. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The bed cushion of claim 5, wherein the control panel comprises at least one switch for altering the on/off status of the light source, the switch being covered by a flexible membrane. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The bed cushion of claim 5, wherein the light source is coupled to the control panel by an electrical communication, the electrical communication enclosed within the interior of the cushion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, wherein an armrest comprises an actuator for adjusting the intensity of the light source. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, wherein an armrest comprises a cup holder. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of massage motors carried by the back portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The bed cushion of claim 10, further comprising a controller for altering the on/off status of the massage motors. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The bed cushion of claim 10, wherein the massage motors are enclosed between the forward surface and the rear surface. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The bed cushion of claim 10, wherein the massage motors are carried in a pillow which is removably detachable to the back portion. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The bed cushion of claim 10, wherein the massage motors comprise pulsating transducers. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The bed cushion of claim 10, wherein the massage motors comprise vibrating massage motors. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The bed cushion of claim 10, wherein the massage motors comprise percussive or roller massage motors. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, further comprising a removable lamp support housing for coupling the arm to the back portion. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, further comprising a battery for supplying power to the light source. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, wherein the back portion is reclineably adjustable relative to the armrests. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, further comprising a telephone base station integral with the cushion. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, wherein the speaker is electrically coupled to a telephone base station enclosed within the cushion. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, wherein the padded interior comprises an inflatable bladder. ### Claim 23 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, further comprising a heat source enclosed within the cushion. ### Claim 24 (depends on 1) The bed cushion of claim 1, further comprising a transmitter for generating output signals, the transmitter coupled to the arm. ### Claim 25 (depends on 1) The cushion of claim 1, and comprising a hand-held control panel connected via a wire. ### Claim 26 A bed cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position on an upper surface of a bed, comprising: a back portion comprising a contoured forward surface and a generally planar rear surface, the surfaces separated by a padded interior; a plurality of massage motors enclosed between the forward surface and the rear surface; a pair of padded armrests coupled to the back portion; a light source mounted to the back portion for providing light for a user, wherein the back portion and the armrests have lower surfaces for resting on the upper surface of the bed; and a speaker for generating sound waves, the speaker integral with the cushion. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, wherein the massage motors comprise vibratory massage motors. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, wherein the massage motors comprise percussive or roller massage motors. ### Claim 29 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, wherein the massage motors comprise pulsating transducers. ### Claim 30 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, wherein the light source is mounted to the back portion by a flexible arm. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 30, further comprising a removable lamp support for mounting the arm to the back portion. ### Claim 32 (depends on 30) The cushion of claim 30, further comprising a transmitter for generating output signals, the transmitter coupled to the flexible arm. ### Claim 33 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, wherein the cushion has a mass located between the massage motor and a location on the back portion where the light source is mounted and is formed of materials which provide vibration attenuation and isolation to protect filaments in the light source. ### Claim 34 (depends on 33) The cushion of claim 33, wherein the back portion is reclineably adjustable relative to the armrests. ### Claim 35 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, wherein an armrest comprises a cup holder. ### Claim 36 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, further comprising a control panel for altering the on/off status of the light source. ### Claim 37 (depends on 36) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 36, wherein the control panel comprises at least one switch for altering the on/off status of the light, the switch being covered by a flexible membrane. ### Claim 38 (depends on 36) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 36, wherein the light source is coupled to the control panel by an electrical connector, the electrical connector enclosed within the interior of the bed cushion. ### Claim 39 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, further comprising a control panel for altering the on/off status of the massage motors. ### Claim 40 (depends on 26) The massaging bed rest cushion of claim 26, further comprising an actuator for adjusting the intensity of the light source. ### Claim 41 (depends on 26) The cushion of claim 26, further comprising a telephone base station integral with the cushion. ### Claim 42 (depends on 27) The cushion of claim 27, wherein the speaker is electrically coupled to a telephone base station enclosed within the cushion. ### Claim 43 (depends on 26) The cushion of claim 26, wherein the padded interior comprises an inflatable bladder. ### Claim 44 (depends on 26) The cushion of claim 26, further comprising a heat source enclosed within the cushion. ### Claim 45 (depends on 26) The cushion of claim 26, and comprising a hand-held control panel connected via a wire. ### Claim 46 A massaging bed rest cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position on an upper surface of a bed, comprising: a back portion comprising a contoured forward surface and a rear surface, the surfaces separated by a padded interior, a plurality of massage motors enclosed between the forward surface and the rear surface; a light source mounted to the back portion for providing light for a user; a pair of padded armrests coupled to the back portion; a heater enclosed within the cushion, wherein the back portion and the armrests have lower surfaces for resting on the upper surface of the bed; and a speaker for generating sound waves, the speaker integral with the cushion. ### Claim 47 A massaging bed rest cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position on an upper surface of a bed, comprising: a back portion comprising a contoured forward surface and a rear surface, the surfaces separated by a padded interior, a plurality of massage motors enclosed between the forward surface and the rear surface; a light source mounted to the back portion for providing light for a user; a heater enclosed within the cushion; a pair of padded armrests coupled to the back portion; a controller for altering the on/off status of the massage motors, wherein the back portion and the armrests have lower surfaces for resting on the upper surface of the bed; and a speaker for generating sound waves, the speaker integral with the cushion. ### Claim 48 A massaging bed rest cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position on an upper surface of a bed, comprising: a back portion comprising a contoured forward surface and a rear surface, the surfaces separated by a padded interior, a plurality of massage motors enclosed between the forward surface and the rear surface; a light source mounted to the back portion for providing light for a user; a controller for altering the on/off status of the massage motors; a pair of padded armrests coupled to the back portion; and an on/off device on the controller for altering the on/off status of the light source, wherein the back portion and the armrests have lower surfaces for resting on the upper surface of the bed; and a speaker for generating sound waves, the speaker integral with the cushion.