US Patent Issued on June 16 for "Support cushion having mattress depression structure" (Georgia Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,653,318, issued on June 16.

"Support cushion having mattress depression structure" was invented by John Burkhalter (Gainesville, Ga.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A personal support apparatus for use when resting on a sleeping surface in certain positions, particularly prone or face-down positions and side-resting positions. The apparatus comprises a support cushion and a bracket member with a depressor tongue that forms a depression or cavity in the sleeping surface when the user is resting on the cushion, helping to increase airflow to the user and facilitate breathing, all while reducing strain, increasing comfort, and optimizing res...