System and methods for an orthopedic pillow that repels microbes and fungi

Abstract

The subject matter described herein relates to a series of orthopedic and hotel pillows that will reduce neck pain, headaches, help with TMJ symptoms, inhibit snoring, improve cervical spine neutrality, and assist in shoulder support while sleeping. The pillows are customized for the consumer using quantifiable scientific data resulting in proper cervical alignment when sleeping. The claimed system removes any guess-work associated with purchasing pillows and reduces customer dissatisfaction, improves comfort and reduces pain and injury. The claimed material of the pillows also combats microbes and fungi.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for producing a custom orthopedic pillow, the method comprising:
 obtaining data from a user;   using said data to select at least one foam piece, wherein the size, shape and density of each foam piece is determined by scientific data;   wherein at least one foam piece is composed of a polyurethane foam containing copper and further covered with a layer of gel containing silver;   assembling a single pillow using at least one foam piece.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the data includes whether the user prefers to sleep in a lateral sleeping position, a supine sleeping position, or a mixture of both. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the data is generated from user input. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein a foam piece consists of a sloped section containing an indentation in the center to place a sleeper's neck and a divot to rest the head. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein a foam piece consists of a curved section to place a sleeper's neck indent and a divot to rest the head. 
     
     
         6 . A customized orthopedic pillow comprising:
 At least one foam piece;   wherein the size, shape and density of at least one foam piece is determined by information about the consumer;   wherein at least one foam piece is composed of a polyurethane foam containing copper and further covered with a layer of gel containing silver.   
     
     
         7 . The pillow of  claim 6 , wherein the information includes whether the consumer prefers to sleep in a lateral sleeping position, a supine sleeping position, or a mixture of both. 
     
     
         8 . The pillow of  claim 6 , wherein the information is generated from input by the consumer. 
     
     
         9 . The pillow of  claim 6 , wherein a foam piece consists of a sloped section containing an indentation in the center to place a sleeper's neck and a divot to rest the head. 
     
     
         10 . The pillow of  claim 6 , wherein a foam piece consists of a curved section to place a sleeper's neck indent and a divot to rest the head.