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Support pillowSupport pillow description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070186346, Support pillow. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to support pillows, for example, pillows for supporting infants in a person's lap. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Supporting an infant's weight in one's arm becomes tiring after a prolonged period of time. For this reason, and the importance of supporting an infant's head and neck, support pillows are widely used to support an infant in a person's lap, for example during feeding or nursing. These support pillows generally support the infant's head and neck, enabling the infant to more easily access a feeding device. [0003] Support pillows typically have soft surfaces on which the infants rest, and are generally stuffed with a filler, making the pillow sufficiently firm to support the infant. However, the fabric used for the soft surface of the pillow and the filler used to impart firmness can cause allergic reactions, and the absorbent nature of these materials makes them very difficult to clean. As a result, these pillows attract germs and allergens that may be harmful to the infant resting on the pillow or to the person using the pillow to support the infant. [0004] Also, existing pillows tend to lose their stiffness over time, particularly if the pillow has been washed. Washing a pillow that has a fabric surface and a filler causes the pillow to flatten, often reducing stiffness by as much as 30% after a single washing, and eventually the pillow must be replaced. [0005] In addition, support pillows are generally U-shaped, often fitting very snugly around an adult's waist. However, these U-shaped pillows are typically not well-suited for overweight adults because the pillows tend to fit too tightly around the person's waist, making it very uncomfortable to support an infant in the person's lap. Accordingly, a need exists for an infant support pillow that can be hypo-allergenic, easy to clean and suitable for use by overweight adults. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present invention is directed to support pillows which can be used to support infants in a person's lap, for example during feeding. In one embodiment, the pillow is generally L- or V-shaped and has first and second arms extending from a main pillow body. The first and second arms of the pillow may be the same length or may have different lengths. [0007] In one embodiment, the support pillow is inflatable and is constructed of a material that is substantially impermeable to air and/or fluid. The pillow according to this embodiment is inflated through a valve, and can be inflated to any desired pressure and stiffness. Also, the pillow may be re-inflated if it loses pressure or stiffness, eliminating the need to replace a flattened pillow. [0008] In another embodiment, the support pillow is made of a hypo-allergenic material. The hypo-allergenic material may be an inflatable material, and may have a smooth surface to enable easy cleaning of the pillow. In yet another embodiment, the pillow may further comprise a cover, which may be made of a hypo-allergenic material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] These and other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0010] FIG. 1A is a top view of a support pillow according to one embodiment of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the support pillow of FIG. 1B; [0012] FIG. 1C is a top view of a support pillow according to another embodiment of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 1D is a top view of a support pillow according to yet another embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 2A is an elevated side view of a support pillow according to one embodiment of the present invention; [0015] FIG. 2B is an elevated side view of the opposite side of the support pillow of FIG. 2A; [0016] FIG. 3A is a schematic illustrating a method of manufacturing a support pillow according to one embodiment of the present invention; [0017] FIG. 3B is a schematic illustrating a method of manufacturing a support pillow according to another embodiment of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 3C is a schematic illustrating a method of manufacturing a support pillow according to yet another embodiment of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 4 is a top view of a support pillow according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention; [0020] FIG. 5 is a top view of a support pillow according to another alternative embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading about Support pillow... 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