US2005229315A1PendingUtilityA1

Body supports and covers

Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Apr 16, 2004Filed: Apr 15, 2005Published: Oct 20, 2005
Est. expiryApr 16, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A47C 20/027
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Abstract

A support device includes a support structure having a wedge configuration, and a cover comprising a case, the case having a lumen sized to accommodate the support structure. A cover of a support structure includes a case having a lumen sized for accommodating a support structure, the case having a first end, a second end, a top side extending between the first and the second ends, and a bottom side, wherein a first distance between the top side and the bottom side at the first end is shorter than a second distance between the top side and the bottom side at the second end.

Claims

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1 . A support device, comprising: 
 a support structure having a wedge configuration; and    a cover for covering the support structure, the cover comprising a case, the case having a lumen sized to accommodate the support structure.    
   
   
       2 . The support device of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure has a support piece, and one or more wedges for changing a position of the support piece.  
   
   
       3 . The support device of  claim 1 , wherein the cover has a tapered configuration when the support structure is placed inside the lumen.  
   
   
       4 . The support device of  claim 1 , wherein the cover has an opening in communication with the lumen.  
   
   
       5 . The support device of  claim 4 , wherein the cover further comprises a first flap located next to the opening.  
   
   
       6 . The support device of  claim 5 , wherein the cover further comprises a second flap located next to the opening.  
   
   
       7 . The support device of  claim 6 , wherein the cover further comprises a connection device located on the first flap or the second flap.  
   
   
       8 . The support device of  claim 1 , further comprising an accessory, wherein the cover has a securing mechanism for detachably securing the accessory to the cover.  
   
   
       9 . A cover of a support structure, comprising: 
 a case having a lumen sized for accommodating a support structure, the case having a first end, a second end, a top side extending between the first and the second ends, and a bottom side;    wherein a first distance between the top side and the bottom side at the first end is shorter than a second distance between the top side and the bottom side at the second end.    
   
   
       10 . The cover of  claim 9 , wherein the case is made from a material selected from the group consisting of cotton, nylon, and leather.  
   
   
       11 . The cover of  claim 9 , further comprising an opening in communication with the lumen, and a first flap located next to the opening.  
   
   
       12 . The cover of  claim 11 , further comprising a second flap located next to the opening.  
   
   
       13 . The cover of  claim 12 , further comprising a connection device secured to one or both of the first and the second flaps.  
   
   
       14 . The cover of  claim 13 , wherein the connection device is selected from the group consisting of a Velcro, a button, a string, a pin, a snap, and a zipper.  
   
   
       15 . The cover of  claim 12 , further comprising a connection device for allowing the second flap to be secured to a first location on the first flap, and for allowing the second flap to be secured to a second location on the first flap.  
   
   
       16 . The cover of  claim 15 , wherein the connection device comprises a plurality of Velcros secured to one or both of the first and the second flaps.  
   
   
       17 . The cover of  claim 9 , wherein at least a portion of the case has a color selected from the group consisting of black, blue, red, tan, and white.  
   
   
       18 . The cover of  claim 9 , further comprising a securing mechanism located on the top side.  
   
   
       19 . A cover of a support structure, comprising: 
 a case having a lumen sized for accommodating the support structure, and an opening in communication with the lumen;    a first flap located next to the opening;    a second flap located next to the opening; and    a connection device for allowing the second flap to be secured to a first location on the first flap, and for allowing the second flap to be secured to a second location on the first flap.    
   
   
       20 . The cover of  claim 19 , wherein the connection device comprises a first Velcro strip secured to the first flap.  
   
   
       21 . The cover of  claim 20 , wherein the connection device further comprises a plurality of Velcro strips secured to the second flap, the first Velcro strip capable of being selectively secured to one of the plurality of Velcro strips on the second flap.  
   
   
       22 . The cover of  claim 20 , wherein the connection device further comprises a second Velcro strip secured to the second flap, the second Velcro strip having a surface area that is larger than a surface area of the first Velcro strip.  
   
   
       23 . The cover of  claim 19 , wherein the case has a surface for supporting a body part, and the cover further comprises a securing mechanism located on the surface.  
   
   
       24 . The cover of  claim 19 , wherein at least a portion of the case is made from spandex.

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