Customizable Cushion System

Abstract

A customizable cushion system is provided. The system includes a flexible outer casing having a closed rear end, a pair of closed lateral edges, and an open front end defining an interior volume therebetween. A plurality of support members are selectively insertable into the interior volume, wherein the plurality of support members comprise a substantially cylindrical structure. Upon insertion into the interior volume, the plurality of support members are in parallel alignment. A closure fastener is disposed on the open front end, wherein the closure fastener selectively closes the front end to enclose the interior volume. In some embodiments, a seam divides the interior volume into a first compartment and a second compartment.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A customizable cushion system, comprising:
 a flexible outer casing having a closed rear end, a pair of closed lateral edges, and an open front end defining an interior volume therebetween;   a plurality of support members selectively insertable into the interior volume, wherein the plurality of support members comprise a substantially cylindrical structure;   whereupon insertion into the interior volume, the plurality of support members are in parallel alignment;   a closure fastener disposed on the open front end, wherein the closure fastener selectively closes the front end to enclose the interior volume.   
     
     
         2 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a longitudinal channel therethrough. 
     
     
         3 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal channel comprises a circular cross section. 
     
     
         4 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal channel comprises a cross-shaped cross section. 
     
     
         5 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a central core and an outer portion, wherein the central core and the outer portion comprise materials of differing stiffness. 
     
     
         6 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 5 , wherein the central core comprises a material having a greater stiffness than the outer portion. 
     
     
         7 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 1 , wherein an exterior surface of one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a plurality of planar faces defining a polygonal cross section. 
     
     
         8 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 1 , wherein an exterior surface of one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a plurality of arcuate protrusions disposed equiangularly about a circumference of the one or more support members. 
     
     
         9 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 1 , whereupon securement of the plurality of support members within the interior volume, the flexible outer casing contours with the plurality of support members defining a plurality of recesses in an outer surface of the flexible outer casing, wherein each recess is disposed between adjacent support members. 
     
     
         10 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a thermally conductive material configured to regulate a temperature of the support members in contact with a user. 
     
     
         11 . A customizable cushion system, comprising:
 a flexible outer casing having a closed rear end, a pair of closed lateral edges, an open front end, and a seam extending transversely between the open front end and the closed rear end;   wherein a first compartment having a first interior volume and a second compartment having a second interior volume are defined on opposing sides of the seam, such that the first compartment is hingedly affixed to the second compartment;   a plurality of support members selectively insertable into each interior volume, wherein the plurality of support members comprise a substantially cylindrical structure;   whereupon insertion into the interior volume, the plurality of support members are in parallel alignment perpendicular to the seam;   a closure fastener disposed on the open front end, wherein the closure fastener selectively closes the front end to enclose each interior volume;   a plurality of securement straps affixed to each closed lateral edge, wherein the plurality of securement straps removably secure the flexible outer casing to a support structure.   
     
     
         12 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 11 , wherein one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a longitudinal channel therethrough. 
     
     
         13 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 12 , wherein the longitudinal channel comprises a circular cross section. 
     
     
         14 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 12 , wherein the longitudinal channel comprises a cross-shaped cross section. 
     
     
         15 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 11 , wherein one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a central core and an outer portion, wherein the central core and the outer portion comprise materials of differing stiffness. 
     
     
         16 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 15 , wherein the central core comprises a material having a greater stiffness than the outer portion. 
     
     
         17 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 11 , wherein an exterior surface of one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a plurality of planar faces defining a polygonal cross section. 
     
     
         18 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 11 , wherein an exterior surface of one or more support members of the plurality of support members comprise a plurality of arcuate protrusions disposed equiangularly about a circumference of the one or more support members. 
     
     
         19 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 11 , whereupon securement of the plurality of support members within the interior volume, the flexible outer casing contours with the plurality of support members defining a plurality of recesses in an outer surface of the flexible outer casing, wherein each recess is disposed between adjacent support members. 
     
     
         20 . The customizable cushion system of  claim 11 , further comprising an additional seam extending transversely between the open front end and the closed rear end of the flexible outer casing defining a third compartment having a third interior volume.