Multi-use support pillow

Abstract

The present invention provides a single piece, multi-use support pillow with ends of varying heights ( 28 and 34 ) and dual inclined support surfaces ( 22 ) designed to contour and support differing parts of a human body, which helps to maintain proper body alignment with even distribution of weight throughout muscular/skeletal system of an individual. The support pillow provides support with a contour fit for potentially all of the following areas: head, neck, shoulders, torso, back, thighs, knees, shins, ankles, feet, and toes.

1 . A support pillow for one or more areas of a human body comprising: 
 a single-piece pillow body of uniform density having a flat lower surface;    an upper surface disposed at an incline to the lower surface, wherein said lower surface and said upper surface form oppositely disposed ends therebetween; and    side edges disposed along the upper surface between said oppositely disposed ends.    
   
   
       2 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein said upper surface is planar or curved.  
   
   
       3 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein said side edges are linear or curved.  
   
   
       4 . The support pillow of  claim 3 , wherein side edges are curved proximate to one of said oppositely disposed ends.  
   
   
       5 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein one or both of said oppositely disposed ends curves outwardly.  
   
   
       6 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein one or both of said oppositely disposed ends have an upper outwardly curved component and a lower planar component.  
   
   
       7 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein the end at a lower edge of said inclined surface is planar.  
   
   
       8 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein said upper inclined surface in combination with one or both of said ends of the pillow body comprises a support means for the support pillow.  
   
   
       9 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein said upper inclined surface in combination with one of said ends of the pillow body and one of said side edges comprises a support means for the support pillow.  
   
   
       10 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein said upper inclined surface in combination with one or both of said ends of the pillow body and one or both of said side edges comprises a support means for the support pillow.  
   
   
       11 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein said pillow body has a width of about 13 in.  
   
   
       12 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein said pillow body has a length of about 25 in.  
   
   
       13 . The support pillow of  claim 1 , wherein one of said oppositely disposed ends has a height up to about 1.0 inches and the other of said oppositely disposed ends has a height of about 3 inches to about 4 inches.  
   
   
       14 . A support pillow for one or more areas of a human body, comprising: 
 a single-piece pillow body of uniform density a flat lower surface;    a planar upper surface disposed at an incline to the lower surface, wherein said lower surface and said upper surface form oppositely disposed curved ends therebetween; and    side edges disposed along the upper surface between said oppositely disposed ends.    
   
   
       15 . The support pillow of  claim 14 , wherein said oppositely disposed ends curve outwardly.  
   
   
       16 . The support pillow of  claim 14 , wherein said inclined planar upper surface in combination with one or both of said ends of the pillow body comprises a support means for the support pillow.  
   
   
       17 . The support pillow of  claim 14 , wherein said inclined planar upper surface in combination with one of said ends of the pillow body and one of said side edges comprises a support means for the support pillow.  
   
   
       18 . The support pillow of  claim 14 , wherein said inclined planar upper surface in combination with one or both of said ends of the pillow body and one or both of said side edges comprises a support means for the support pillow.  
   
   
       19 . The support pillow of  claim 14 , wherein said pillow body has a width of about 13 inches.  
   
   
       20 . The support pillow of  claim 14 , wherein said pillow body has a length of about 25 inches.  
   
   
       21 . The support pillow of  claim 14 , wherein one of said curved ends has a height up to about 1.0 inches and the other of said curved ends has a height of about 3 inches to about 4 inches.  
   
   
       22 . A method of maintaining body alignment and weight distribution of an individual in a substantially prone position to prevent or alleviate stress on the body during a period of rest, comprising: 
 positioning the pillow body of the support pillow of  claim 1  in supportive juxtaposition to an area of the body encompassing shins, ankles and feet of the individual; or    positioning said pillow body in supportive juxtaposition to an area of the body encompassing the head, the head and neck or the head, neck and shoulder of the individual; or    positioning said pillow body in supportive juxtaposition to an area of the body encompassing the torso of the individual; or    positioning two or three pillow bodies in supportive juxtaposition to two or three of said supported areas;    wherein the juxtaposition of the inclined upper surface in combination with one or both of the ends or with one or both of the side edges or with one or both of said ends and one or both of said side edges of said pillow body to one or more of said areas of the body maintains body alignment and body support in the substantially prone position thereby preventing or alleviating stress thereon.