Therapeutic Multi-Use Pillow System

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a therapeutic pillow or cushion and the process of creating a cushioned and supportive surface. This article of manufacture and process have been designed to provide comfort, decrease pain, promote healthy alignment of the musculoskeletal system and promote satisfying rest by allowing the head, neck and shoulders of the user to rest in the most natural position. The present invention includes a process of modifying foam-type material to create a cushioned and supportive surface which has a variety of uses including but not limited to a pillow or cushion. The article of manufacture is comprised of a plurality of columnal sections of a foam-type material conjoined together in an organized arrangement by a flexible network system and further supported by a fabric encasement.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A flexible pillow system comprising: a plurality of columnal sections of foam-type material in an organized arrangement; a flexible fabric which conjoins the columnal sections of foam-type material; and a fabric encasement. 
     
     
         2 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 1 . wherein the flexible pillow system is comprised of a plurality of columnal sections of foam-type material in an organized arrangement, conjoined by a flexible fabric which has been configured to form a flexible network system and encased in fabric; together these form a top surface, an opposing bottom surface, a front length and opposing rear length and two opposing ends. 
     
     
         3 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 1 . wherein each separate columnal section of foam-type material has a top length and opposing bottom length, two side lengths and two opposing ends. 
     
     
         4 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the columnal sections of foam-type material are selected from a material group that are now known or hereafter developed and are characterized by their ability to absorb shock, flex, bend, adapt, conform in response to body heat and pressure and when not in use have the ability to recover to its pre-used shape, size and firmness. 
     
     
         5 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the columnal sections of foam-type material have interruptions along the length of the columnal section of foam-type material which may be comprised of cuts, nicks, notches or voids where material has been removed, which may be spaced equidistantly or at random. 
     
     
         6 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of columnal sections of foam-type material are conjoined by a flexible fabric which holds them in an organized arrangement. 
     
     
         7 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of columnal sections of foam-type material are conjoined by a flexible fabric which has been configured to create a flexible network system of adjacent rings in order to receive the plurality of columnal sections of foam-type material by inserting a desired number of columnal sections of foam-type material through the rings. 
     
     
         8 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible pillow system is encased in a fabric which functions as an external supporting structure for the pillow and is sufficiently sized in order to encase the pillow with sufficient surplus fabric as to allow the pillow to bend and flex while at the same time preventing the pillow from extending beyond the dimensions of the constructed pillow when not in use. 
     
     
         9 . The flexible pillow system of  claim 8 , further comprising that the fabric encasement has a system of closure which allows for the encasement to be readily opened and closed. 
     
     
         10 . A process for making a cushioned and supportive surface comprising the steps of;
 Selecting a foam-type material from a material group that is characterized by it's ability to absorb shock, flex, bend, adapt and conform in response to body heat and pressure and when not in use it has the ability to recover to its pre-used shape, size and firmness;   Cutting the foam-type material into columnal shaped sections with a top length and opposing bottom length, two side lengths, and two opposing end;   Configuring a length of flexible fabric to create a flexible network system comprised of adjacent rings that will receive the plurality of columnal sections of foam-type material and hold them in an organized arrangement adjacent to one another;   Conjoining the plurality of columnal shaped sections of foam-type material by placing the desired number of columnal shaped sections of foam-type material through the adjacent rings of the flexible network system;   Placing the plurality of conjoined columnal sections of foam-type material into an encasement that has been made with sufficient surplus fabric as to allow the pillow bend and flex while at the same time preventing the pillow from extending beyond the dimensions of the constructed pillow when not in use;   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further creating interruptions along the length of the columnal sections of foam-type material comprised of cuts, nicks, notches or removing portions of the foam-type material which may be spaced equidistantly or at random; 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , further selecting a fabric for the encasement from a fabric group that is characteristically lightweight, durable and breathable; 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein adding a system of closure to the encasement providing the ability to readily open and close the encasement.