Kun C Xiang

US Patent:

55337872, Jul 9, 1996

Filed:

Mar 25, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/218338

Inventors:

Kun Xiang - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

A47C 742

US Classification:

2972845

Abstract:

An adjustable back support device comprises a seat cover snugly enclosing the seat back of a car seat, and a basic set of three cushions. The seat cover and the shells of the cushions are made of fastening-loop fabric. The cushions also include fastening-hook strips disposed thereon, so that they can be individually attached to the seat cover for supporting different parts of a user's body, such as the neck, upper back, and lumbar area. The cushions can be easily and precisely positioned to suit individual users, and can be attached anywhere on the seat cover for supporting other parts of a user's body. Fewer or more cushions can be used if desired to suit individual preferences.

US Patent:

55818315, Dec 10, 1996

Filed:

Dec 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/567312

Inventors:

Kun Xiang - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

A47G 902

US Classification:

5636

Abstract:

An ergonomic pillow includes a body having a top with upper, middle, and lower stepped portions descending from the rear to the front thereof, and a transverse, elongated support member arranged between the upper and middle stepped portions. The pillow is usable for supporting a supine person for sleeping, so that the head is supported on the upper stepped portion, the neck is supported on the elongated support member, the shoulders are supported on the middle and lower stepped portions. Thus the head is tilted back slightly relative to the back, so as to promote shortening and relaxation of the muscles on the back of the neck and shoulders. The pillow is also usable for supporting a person sleeping sideways, so that a shoulder is supported on the middle and lower stepped portions, and the head is supported on the elongated support member in a comfortable, natural position. The pillow is also usable for supporting a supine person, so that the lower back or occipital portion of the skull and part of the neck are supported on the elongated support member, and the shoulders are supported by the middle and lower stepped portions, so that the head is tilted upwardly enough for watching television or reading in bed, on the floor, on a sofa, etc.