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WO2015084263A1 - Coussin d'acupression et procédé d'application d'acupression - Google Patents

Coussin d'acupression et procédé d'application d'acupression Download PDF

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WO2015084263A1
WO2015084263A1 PCT/SG2014/000573 SG2014000573W WO2015084263A1 WO 2015084263 A1 WO2015084263 A1 WO 2015084263A1 SG 2014000573 W SG2014000573 W SG 2014000573W WO 2015084263 A1 WO2015084263 A1 WO 2015084263A1
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  • the present invention relates broadly to an acupressure pillow and to a method of applying acupressure.
  • pillows with bodies made from shape maintaining materials such as latex or polyurethane (e.g. memory foam) have become more popular to improve support and other orthopedic functionalities of a pillow.
  • shape maintaining materials such as latex or polyurethane (e.g. memory foam)
  • US published patent application US2013/0047339 describes an orthopedic pillow which promotes circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid through blood vessels and nervous tissue of the body including the encephalon and the spinal cord.
  • an acupressure pillow comprising a support surface for supporting the cervical vertebrae of a person, the support surface extending along a substantially straight center line inwardly from a front end of the pillow; a toothed support structure substantially traversing the support surface, the toothed support structure comprising a first acupressure tooth disposed substantially on the straight center line and configured for exerting acupressure centrally below the occipital base of a person, and second and third acupressure teeth disposed substantially symmetrically with respect to the center line; and two acupressure protrusions disposed symmetrically with respect to the straight center line between the front end of the pillow and the toothed support structure.
  • magnetic structure comprising at least three magnetic devices, the magnetic devices having respective primary magnetic field directions; and a housing configured for receiving the at least three magnetic devices in a stacked arrangement such that the primary magnetic field directions are aligned.
  • Figures l a) shows a schematic top view of an acupressure pillow according to an example embodiment.
  • Figures lb) shows a schematic front view of the acupressure pillow of figure la).
  • Figure 2 shows a schematic drawing illustrating a projection of the acupressure structure of the acupressure pillow of Figure la) onto an outline of a person while in a supine position on the pillow.
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic drawing illustrating a bottom view of the pillow of Figure la).
  • Figure 4 shows an example magnetic structure in the form of a stack of magnetic devices for use in example embodiments.
  • Figure 5a shows a back view illustrating the pillow of Figure la) with a cover in the form of a pillow case.
  • Figure 5b shows a bottom view illustrating the pillow of Figure la) with the cover in the form of a pillow case.
  • Figure 6a shows a photograph of a perspective top view a mold for fabrication of a pillow in accordance with an embodiment.
  • Figure 6b shows a photographs of a bottom view of the mold of Figure 6a).
  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to an acupressure pillow comprising a cervical vertebrae depression for supporting the cervical vertebrae of a person, the cervical vertebrae depression extending along a substantially straight center line inwardly from a front end of the pillow, a toothed support structure substantially traversing the cervical vertebrae depression, the toothed support structure comprising a first acupressure tooth disposed substantially on the straight center line for exerting acupressure centrally below the occipital base of a person and second and third acupressure teeth disposed substantially symmetrically with respect to the center line, and first and second acupressure protrusions disposed symmetrically with respect to the straight center line between the front end of the pillow and the toothed support structure.
  • FIGS l a) and b) show a schematic top view and a schematic front view respectively of an acupressure pillow 100 according to an example embodiment.
  • the acupressure pillow 100 comprises a cervical vertebrae depression, here in the form of a substantially hourglass shaped channel 102, for supporting the cervical vertebrae (not shown) of a person.
  • the channel 102 extends along a substantially straight center line 104 inwardly from a front end 106 of the pillow 100.
  • the channel 102 is upwardly slanted from the front end 106 such that the cervical vertebrae are advantageously supported towards the occipital base.
  • a toothed support structure here in the form of a ridge 108, substantially traverses the channel 102 at an upper end thereof.
  • the ridge 108 comprises a central acupressure peak or tooth 110 disposed substantially on the straight center line 104 for exerting acupressure centrally below the occipital base of the person.
  • the ridge 108 further comprises acupressure peaks or teeth 1 12, 1 14 disposed substantially symmetrically with respect to the center line 14.
  • the silhouette of the ridge 108 in this embodiment is approximately concave, with top surfaces 1 16, 118 of the peaks 1 12, 1 14 arranged slanted towards the center line 104 and at a higher position than the top surface 120 of the peak 1 10.
  • the peaks 110, 1 12 and 1 14 are about 10 mm high.
  • the peaks 1 12, 1 14 may be about 50 mm wide, whereas the peak 110 may be about 30 mm wide, measured perpendicular to the center line 104.
  • the highest points of the surfaces 116, 1 18 may be about 8 mm above the surface 120.
  • different dimensions and/or shapes and/or patterns can be used in different embodiments, for example for use with persons of different age groups and/ or to meet desired strengths of the acupressure exerted at respective acupressure points.
  • the channel 102 in this embodiment is defined, in part, by curved opposing edges 122, 124 of support plateaus, here in the form of elevated slanted surface portions 126, 128.
  • a distance between the opposing edges 122, 124 decreases from the front end 106 of the pillow 100 to a minimum distance between respective vertices 130, 132 of the curved edges 122, 124. Beyond the vertices 130, 132 the distance between the opposing edges increases towards the ridge 108, defining the substantially hourglass shape of the channel 102 in this embodiment.
  • Respective edge segments 134, 136 of the surface portions 126, 128 including the vertices 130, 132 preferably function as additional peaks or teeth for exerting acupressure.
  • the height of the edge segments 134, 136 above the channel 102 is about 10 mm in this embodiment.
  • Figure 2 shows a schematic drawing illustrating a projection of the peaks 110, 112, 114, 134, 136 onto an outline 200 of a person while in a supine position on the pillow 100.
  • the peaks 1 12, 1 14 are disposed with their respective centers between about 4.5 times 2.54 cm apart. It is believed that working these acupressure points located below the base of the skull in the hollow between the large vertical neck muscles are beneficial in relieving arthritis, headaches and neck pain that causes insomnia.
  • Peak 110 works an acupressure point in the center of the back of the head in the large hollow under the occipital base (or base of the skull). It is believed that working this acupressure point is beneficial in relieving insomnia as well as mental stress.
  • the edge segments 134, 136 are disposed between about 0.5 to 1.5 times 2.54 cm apart for exerting acupressure on the trapezios muscle on respective sides of the cervical vertebrae. Preferably, the edge segments 134, 136 are disposed about 2.54 cm apart. It is believed that working these acupressure points is beneficial in relieving insomnia, stress, burnout and exhaustion.
  • the peaks 110, 112 and 114 are disposed to work substantially at the same lateral position relative to the occipital base, while the edge portions 134, 136 are disposed to work at a greater distance from the occipital base.
  • the edge portions 134, 136 are disposed with their respective centers about 1 to 3 times 2.54 cm away from the toothed structure 108 (in a direction towards the front end 106 of the pillow 100), preferably about 2 times 2.54 cm away from the toothed structure 108.
  • the peaks 1 10, 1 12 and 114 may be disposed to work at different depths below the occipital base, e.g. they may be disposed along a curved line, instead of a substantially straight line as illustrated in Figure 2.
  • the edge portions 134, 136 may be disposed to work at different respective distances from the toothed structure 108.
  • the pillow 100 may have an outer width W of about 55 cm, outer depth D of about 30 cm and outer height of about 10 cm in one embodiment. However, it will be appreciated that different dimensions can be used in different embodiments, for example for use with persons of different age groups and/ or to meet desired appearances of the pillow.
  • the pillow 100 in this embodiment comprises a back head depression in the form of a concave cradle 138 formed centrally on a top surface 140 of the pillow 100.
  • the top surface 140 is substantially plane parallel to a flat bottom surface 142 which in use faces an external surface on which the pillow 100 is placed, such as the surface of a mattress.
  • the cradle 138 may have an approximately circular circumference and a concave profile for approximating a space in which the back of a person's head can be accommodated, without being limited to a particular shape and/or dimensions.
  • the ridge 108 is disposed between the channel 102 and the cradle 138.
  • One or more, here two, head support structures in the form of textured ridges 144, 146 are formed on the concave surface of the cradle 138 symmetrically with respect to the center line 104.
  • the ridges 144, 146 are configured to "grip" the back head, with the gaps e.g. 148, 150 preferably accommodating shape changes of the peaks e.g. 152, 154, which can improve conformity to, and support of, back heads of different shapes as well as air circulation.
  • the peaks e.g. 152, 154 are slanted such that their height above the bottoms of the gaps e.g. 148, 150 increases towards the center line 104.
  • the pillow 100 comprises elevated edge regions 158, 160 around substantially planar side resting areas 162, 164 of the top surface 140.
  • the edge regions 158, 160 facilitate an at least partial cradling of the person's head when the head is turned to either side during rest or sleep, and advantageously assist in preventing that the head moves from the pillow 100 during rest or sleep.
  • the height of the edges may be about 10 mm in this example embodiment.
  • Figure 3 shows a schematic drawing illustrating a bottom view of the pillow 100 in this example embodiment.
  • a recess here in the form of a substantially rectangular depression 300 of about 1 cm depth, is formed substantially underneath the back head cradle 138 (compare Figure la)) in the bottom surface 142 of the pillow.
  • the depression can be provided in different shapes and/or dimensions and/or patterns.
  • Providing the depression 300 can advantageously result in a trough of the back head cradle 138 being constituted by a suspended portion 302 of pillow material.
  • the pillow 100 further comprises one or more recesses e.g. 304 formed in the side walls of the pillow 100 for receiving respective magnetic structures therein.
  • one pair of magnet recesses 304, 306 is provided, the pair 304, 306 disposed symmetrically with respect to the straight center line 104 of the pillow 100.
  • different numbers and locations of recesses may be provided, disposed symmetrically, un- symmetrically, or on only one side of the straight line 104.
  • each recess 304, 306 is configured to receive a magnetic structure, a user can choose to insert only one magnetic structure into either recess 304, 306, or two magnetic structures, one each into recess 304, 306.
  • the recesses 304, 306 may be substantially tube shaped with a diameter of about 60 mm and a depth of about 70 mm, for receiving magnetic structure of about 50 mm diameter and about 60 mm.
  • Figure 4 shows an example magnetic structure in the form of a stack 400 of magnetic devices e.g. 402. Different types of magnetic devices may be used.
  • each magnetic device 402 comprises a plurality of pieces formed from a single piece of magnetic material, wherein movement of the pieces of the magnetic material with respect to each other is inhibited, the pieces forming a dome-shaped structure 404.
  • An auxiliary magnet formed of a single piece of magnetic material 406 is provided to increase a resulting magnetic interference field generated by the magnetic device 402. Details of how to manufacture magnetic device structures for use in an example embodiment can be found in published international patent application number WO2008/030191.
  • the stack 400 may be held together conveniently through magnetic attraction between the aligned magnetic devices e.g. 402.
  • a structural element in the form of a sleeve structure 407 is provided, formed of a non-magnetic material such as, but not limited to, plastic, for improved rigidity of the stack of magnetic devices 402.
  • the sleeve structure 407 comprises different rimmed compartments 411-416, for accommodating the respective elements of the magnetic devices e.g. 402.
  • An additional external tube 417 may be used to enclose the sleeve structure 407 to advantageously provide a smoother surface and easier insertion into the recesses 304, 306.
  • a releasable handle 408 is provided connected to a bottom shaft 418 of the sleeve 407 to facilitate insertion and removal of the stack 406 into the recesses e.g. 304 of the pillow 100 (compare Figure 3).
  • the handle may be friction fitted to the bottom shaft aided by cooperating inner circumferential lips (hidden in Figure 4). It will be appreciated that other designs may be used in different embodiments.
  • the sleeve structure 407 and/or the tube 417 may be capable of being opened and closed, for example by way snap-locked longitudinal halves of the sleeves structures 407 and the tube 417, possibly hinged, or by a screw thread rotation design, allowing access to the magnetic devices e.g. 402. This can facilitate removal, replacement, addition of magnetic devices e.g. 402.
  • Each magnetic device e.g. 402 has a primary magnetic field direction e.g. 420, the magnetic devices being received in the sleeve structure 407 and/or tube 417 in a stacked arrangement such that the primary magnetic field directions of the magnetic devices are aligned, as in the embodiment shown in Figure 4.
  • the sleeve structure 407 comprises a plastic box casing capable of being opened and closed, for example by way of a zip.
  • the tube 417 may be of a shrink wrap made of a polymer plastic film.
  • the pillow 100 further comprises a recess 312 formed in the bottom surface 142 at the front end underneath the cervical vertebrae channel 102 (see Figure 1).
  • the recess may be dimensioned and shaped to accommodate a single magnetic device such as magnetic device 402 described above with reference to Figure 4.
  • Example embodiments of the present invention can thus advantageously be utilized for subjecting various regions of a person's head and/or neck and/or shoulders to magnetic interference fields, which can provide increased mental concentration and alertness and also for relief from ailments such as chronic aches and pain or injuries or post-surgery recovery or illnesses, and in a manner that is non-intrusive, that is comfortable, and that does not inhibit a person's activities.
  • magnétique structure one example of which has been described above with reference to Figure 4, may also be provided as a "stand-alone" device for use with or without e.g. a conventional pillow.
  • Figures 5a) and b) show back and bottom views illustrating the pillow 100 of an example embodiment with a cover in the form of a pillow case 500 fitted to the pillow 100.
  • the pillow case is fitted to accommodate the pillow 100, which can be inserted into the pillow case 500 through a zipper 502 extending across the width of the pillow 100.
  • the pillow case further comprises sealable flaps e.g. 504 and associated zippers e.g. 506, to allow access to the recesses e.g. 304 formed in the side walls of the pillow 100 for receiving a magnetic structure therein.
  • a sealable flap 508, with associated zipper 510 is provided at the bottom of the pillow case 500, to allow access to the recess 312.
  • pouches e.g. 512, 514 are integrated in the pillow case 500.
  • the pouches e.g. 512 are shaped and dimensioned to be received in the corresponding recesses, e.g. 304.
  • the pouches e.g. 512 function as in-lays for the recesses e.g. 304, which can reduce or eliminate damage to the pillow body material by the magnetic structures received therein, including during insertion and removal of the magnetic structures.
  • the pouches which may be made from the same material as the remainder of the pillow case 500, advantageously also facilitate ease of insertion and removal of the magnetic structures by reducing friction.
  • the flaps e.g. 504, 508 when sealed by way of the associated zippers, preferably conveniently secure the magnetic devices within the recesses e.g. 304, 312. Additionally or alternative, the recesses e.g. 304, 312 and magnetic devices e.g. 402 can be shaped and dimensioned for friction fitting. In different embodiments, other means for sealing the flaps may be provided, including, but not limited to, Velcro and buttons.
  • the pillow body may be made of any suitable shape maintaining material, such as latex or polyurethane (e.g. memory foam).
  • the material can be processed using techniques understood in the art, such as molding and/or cutting techniques to create the specific structural features.
  • the pillow body may be fitted in any suitable cover, e.g. into pillow cases made from natural and/or synthetic fibers.
  • the pillow cases may be custom fitted and/or the pillow body may have overall dimensions matched to existing pillow case standard sizes.
  • the pillow may be made from a single material or different materials.
  • the acupressure structures may be made from material with higher compressive strength than the body of the pillow, for example to meet desired strengths of the acupressure exerted at respective acupressure points.
  • Figures 6a) and b) show photographs of a perspective top view and a bottom view of a prototype made of polystyrene foam as a mock-up illustration of a pillow 600 in accordance with an example embodiment.
  • Portions 601-603 for forming acupressure teeth of a toothed support structure and mold portions 604, 605 for functioning as two acupressure protrusions have been labelled.
  • Portions e.g. 606 for functioning as gaps in the head support structures have also been labelled.
  • the pillow 600 is provided with a second toothed support structure including portions 609-11 for functioning as acupressure teeth and with portions 612, 613 functioning as a second set of two acupressure protrusions.
  • the portions 609-613 are disposed symmetrically at the opposing end of a back head depression in the form of a concave cradle 614, relative to the mold portions 601-605.
  • Two cervical vertebrae depressions, here in the form of substantially hourglass shaped channels 615, 617, are also provided.
  • This symmetrical or mirrored design can advantageously result in a pillow 600 which does not have a single "front-to-back" orientation of use, but which can instead be used in either "front-to-back” or "back-to front” orientation.
  • the pillow 600 is tapered around the sides 616, 618, so as to accommodate, at least partially, a person's arm for improved comfort. It will be appreciated that the shape and dimensioning of the taper, and thus the provided spaces 620, 622 around the sides 616, 618 can vary in different embodiments. In this embodiment, the spaces are provided symmetrically around the sides 616, 618, so that the pillow 600 can be used in either "front-to-back” or "back-to front” position. It will be appreciated, however, that in different embodiments the spaces may only be provided extending from the front to one or both sides, or only around one side.
  • the peaks e.g. 632 have sloping end portions e.g. 634 for providing a gradual transition into the trough of the cradle 614 towards the center line 628.
  • the mold 600 and thus the fabricated pillow, comprises elevated, sloping edge regions 638, 640 around the sides 616, 618, for reducing the likelihood of a sleeper's head sliding off the pillow 600.
  • Schematically indicated in Figure 6a) are optional breathing- or through-holes e.g. 652 for allowing air circulation.
  • the pillow 600 comprises a recess, here in the form of a substantially rectangular depression 642 of about 2 cm depth, formed substantially underneath the back head cradle 614 (compare Figure 6a)) in the bottom surface 644 of the pillow 600.
  • the depression 642 can be provided in different shapes and/or dimensions and/or patterns.
  • a support portion here in the form of a bar 646, is provided in the depression 642 along the center line 628. The height of the bar 646 is substantially equal to the depth of the depression 642.
  • tracks e.g. 648 extending from the sides of the depression 642 to the respective sides of the pillow 600.
  • the tracks e.g. 648 and/or the breathing- or through-holes e.g. 652 formed in the cradle 614/bar 646 facilitate air circulation during use.
  • the tracks e.g. 648 have depths that are similar to the depth of the depression 642, and a width of about 15mm.
  • the breathing- or through holes e.g. 652 diameter may be about 8 to 10mm.
  • the breathing- or through holes e.g. 652 are formed inside the bar 646, to avoid potential pillow material crack(s) during bending action if formed in areas of thinner pillow material. It is noted that in this embodiment air circulation is still possible because typically the sleeping surface is also not air tight (such as foam mattress). It will be appreciated that different numbers, dimensions, shapes, and/or configurations of track(s) and breathing- through holes can be used in different embodiments.
  • FIG. 6b Schematically indicated in Figure 6b) are magnetic devices 656 disposed inside the depression 642 region.
  • four magnetic devices e.g. 656 are provided symmetrically in the corners of the depression 642 and thus symmetrically with respect to the cradle 614 (compare Figure 6a).
  • the magnetic devices e.g. 656 may be of the type of the devices e.g. 402 described above with reference to Figure 4 in one embodiment.
  • the magnetic devices e.g. 656 may be held in position by a cover (not shown) around the pillow 600 body.
  • an acupressure pillow comprises a support surface for supporting the cervical vertebrae of a person, the support surface extending along a substantially straight center line inwardly from a front end of the pillow; a toothed support structure substantially traversing the support surface, the toothed support structure comprising a first acupressure tooth disposed substantially on the straight center line and configured for exerting acupressure centrally below the occipital base of a person, and second and third acupressure teeth disposed substantially symmetrically with respect to the center line; and two acupressure protrusions disposed symmetrically with respect to the straight center line between the front end of the pillow and the toothed support structure.
  • the support surface may be disposed in a depression formed on a top surface of the pillow.
  • the pillow may comprise through-holes formed in the depression for facilitating air circulation.
  • the second and third teeth are configured for exerting acupressure in a gap between the trapezios muscle and the sternocleidomastoid muscle on both sides of the cervical vertebrae.
  • the second and third teeth are disposed between about 3 to 6 times 2.54 cm apart.
  • the second and third teeth may be disposed between about 4.5 times 2.54 cm apart.
  • the two acupressure protrusions are configured for exerting acupressure on the trapezios muscle on respective sides of the cervical vertebrae.
  • the two acupressure protrusions may be disposed between about 0.5 to 1.5 times 2.54 cm apart.
  • the acupressure portions of the edges may be disposed between about 2.54 cm apart.
  • the two acupressure protrusions are disposed with their respective centers about 1 to 3 times 2.54 cm away from the toothed support structure.
  • the two acupressure protrusions may be disposed with their respective centers about 2 times 2.54 cm away from the toothed support structure.
  • the two acupressure protrusions form part of opposing edges of support plateaus defining the support surface therebetween.
  • a distance between the opposing edges of the plateaus may decrease from a front end of the pillow to a minimum distance between the respective acupressure protrusions, the distance between the opposing edges increasing beyond the acupressure protrusions.
  • the opposing edges may be curved and the acupressure protrusions comprise respective vertices of the curved opposing edges.
  • the pillow further comprises a back head depression, wherein the toothed support structure is disposed between the cervical vertebrae depression and the back head depression.
  • the pillow may further comprise a recess formed substantially underneath the back head depression in a bottom surface of the pillow, such that a trough of the back head depression comprises a suspended portion of the pillow.
  • the back head depression may comprise a support formed centrally in the back head depression for resisting collapsing of the back head depression.
  • the pillow may further comprise one or more head support structures comprising peaks separated by gaps there between formed on a surface of the back head depression.
  • the pillow further comprises one or more magnet recesses for receiving respective magnetic structures therein.
  • the pillow may comprise two pairs of magnetic devices disposable symmetrically in the bottom surface of the pillow with respect to the straight center line.
  • the pillow may comprise two magnet recesses disposed symmetrically in a back wall of the pillow with respect to the straight center line.
  • the pillow may further comprise a cover, the cover comprising one or more sealable flaps for allowing access to the one or more magnet recesses.
  • the cover may comprise one or more pouches configured for being received in the one or more magnet recesses.
  • the cover may comprise one or more pouches configured for being received in the one or more magnet recesses.
  • the acupressure teeth and the acupressure protrusions may have a height of about 10 mm
  • the pillow may comprise one or more tracks formed on the bottom surface of the pillow for facilitating air circulation.
  • At least a portion of a sidewall of the pillow is tapered for accommodating, at least partially, the persons arm.
  • a method of applying acupiessure comprises using an acupressure pillow as described herein.
  • a magnetic structure comprises at least three magnetic devices, the magnetic devices having respective primary magnetic field directions; and a housing configured for receiving the at least three magnetic devices in a stacked arrangement such that the primary magnetic field directions are aligned.
  • shapes and/or dimensions and/or patterns are not limited to the example described and/or shown herein and/or any schematically illustrated relative shapes and/or relative dimensions and/or relative patterns as described and/or shown herein.

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L'invention concerne un coussin d'acupression et un procédé d'application d'acupression. Le coussin d'acupression comprend une surface de support pour supporter les vertèbres cervicales d'une personne, la surface de support s'étendant le long d'une ligne centrale sensiblement droite vers l'intérieur depuis une extrémité avant du coussin ; une structure de support dentée traversant sensiblement la surface de support, la structure de support dentée comprenant une première dent d'acupression placée sensiblement sur la ligne centrale droite et conçue pour exercer une acupression centrale en dessous de la base occipitale d'une personne, et une deuxième et une troisième dent d'acupression placées sensiblement symétriquement par rapport à la ligne centrale ; et deux protubérances d'acupression placées symétriquement par rapport à la ligne centrale droite entre l'extrémité avant du coussin et la structure de support dentée.
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