M-body body pillow

Abstract

The sleep support system of the present invention comprises an encompassing support that includes a top support and extensions. The extensions are preferably positioned, and of sufficient stability, to provide an individual with a comfortable sleeping platform along with a measure of support that prevents displacement from the desired sleeping position. Preferably, this is accomplished through the “M” shaped configuration of the present invention.

1 . A sleep support system comprising: 
 a top support;    a first extension; and    a second extension.    
   
   
       2 . The sleep support system of  claim 1 , wherein said first extension and said second extension are substantially non-manipulable.  
   
   
       3 . The sleep support system of  claim 2 , wherein top support further comprises a substantially horizontal neck support.  
   
   
       4 . The sleep support system of  claim 3 , wherein top support further comprises portions defining a head cavity, wherein said head cavity further comprises an angle that measures less than 180 degrees.  
   
   
       5 . The sleep support system of  claim 4 , wherein said top support further comprises top support filling.  
   
   
       6 . The sleep support system of  claim 5 , wherein said first extension further comprises a first filling, and wherein said second extension further comprises a second filling.  
   
   
       7 . The sleep support system of  claim 6 , wherein said first filling comprises foam, and said second filling comprises foam.  
   
   
       8 . The sleep support system of  claim 7 , wherein said first filling further comprises rigid foam, and said second filling further comprises rigid foam.  
   
   
       9 . The sleep support system of  claim 8 , wherein said first extension comprises a first extension height, and wherein said second extension comprises a second extension height.  
   
   
       10 . The sleep support system of  claim 9 , wherein said first extension height is between 8 and 20 inches, and wherein said second extension height is between 8 and 20 inches.  
   
   
       11 . The sleep support system of  claim 10 , wherein said first extension further comprises a first length wherein said first length is between 3 and 5 feet, and wherein said second extension further comprises a second length, wherein said second length is between 3 and 5 feet.  
   
   
       12 . The sleep support system of  claim 11 , wherein said sleep support system further comprises portions defining a sleep cavity, whereby a user lays within the sleep cavity.  
   
   
       13 . The sleep support system of  claim 12 , wherein said sleep cavity further comprises a cavity width, wherein said cavity width varies by no more than six inches.  
   
   
       14 . The sleep support system of  claim 13 , wherein said first extension further comprises a first arm channel.  
   
   
       15 . The sleep support system of  claim 14 , wherein said first extension further comprises a first leg channel.  
   
   
       16 . An M-shaped sleep support system for side-sleeping, the sleep support system comprising: 
 a top support, wherein said top support comprises a head and neck support region;    a first extension and a second extension, wherein said first extension and said second extension extend from said top support, and wherein said first extension and said second extension are substantially non-manipulable;    a first arm channel located in said first extension;    a first leg channel located in said first extension;    a second arm channel located in said second extension; and    a second leg channel located in said second extension.    
   
   
       17 . A method for providing stable sleep support, said method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a head and neck support;    attaching a first extension and a second extension to said head and neck support in a non-manipulable fashion;    creating a sleep cavity between said first extension and said second extension; and    positioning a user within said sleep cavity.    
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the step of positioning a user further comprises positioning the user in a side-sleeping position.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the step of positioning a user further comprising providing support sufficient to prevent the user from unintentionally moving from the side-sleeping position.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the step of positioning a user further comprises extending a first user arm into a first arm channel  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the step of positioning a user further comprises extending a first user leg into a first leg channel