US3601445A
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Headrest structure for vehicular use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-06
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-02-06
Abstract
Abstract An improved portable headrest structure for vehicular use is described which may be releasably attached to a window of a vehicle or the like and support a user''s head positioned in a natural, sidewise-tilted manner. Effective shock absorption is obtained by a pair of soft, resilient rubber section cups intended for attachment to a vehicular surface and a springsupported front support member together with a cushion formed of foam rubber or the like. Provision is made for quick release of the suction cups from the vehicular surface by a release valve assembly incorporated as an integral part of the suction cups.
Inventors
- 👤 Vasilios Glynias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
An improved portable headrest structure for releasable attachment to an interior surface of a vehicle to support a user''s head, comprising in combination: a rigid support base; a contoured cushion of a resilient material affixed to said support base; resilient support means rotatably affixed to a rear portion of the underside of said rigid base, which support means being adapted for releasable attachment to a vehicular surface; a support member rotatably affixed to a front portion of the underside of said rigid base and adapted to support said cushion on another area of the vehicular surface, said support member being adjustable in length and axial alignment to accommodate varying vehicular configurations and to position said cushion at a selected angle to the horizontal; shock absorption means to dampen out vibrations developed in and by the vehicle in which said headrest structure is so attached; and means for providing quick detachment of said headrest structure from the aforesaid vehicular surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
An improved portable headrest structure for releasable attachment to an interior surface of a vehicle to support a user''s head, comprising in combination: a rigid support base; a contoured cushion of a resilient material affixed to said support base; resilient support means rotatably affixed to a rear portion of the underside of said rigid base, which support means being adapted for releasable attachment to a vehicular surface; a support member rotatably affixed to a front portion of the underside of said rigid base and adapted to support said cushion on another area of the vehicular surface, said support member being adjustable in length and axial alignment to accommodate varying vehicular configurations and to position said cushion at a selected angle to the horizontal; shock absorption means to dampen out vibrations developed in and by the vehicle in which said headrest structure is so attached; and means for providing quick detachment of said headrest structure from the aforesaid vehicular surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
An improved portable headrest structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said resilient support means includes a pair of suction cups affixed to the underside of the rear of said base at respective positions near opposing ends of said base, said suction cups being formed of a soft, resilient rubber material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An improved portable headrest structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said adjustable support member includes an adjustable turnbuckle assembly having a resilient spring member at the forward end remote from said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An improved portable headrest structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said shock absorption means includes the suction cups formed of soft, resilient material, the spring member of said support member and the resilient material forming said contoured cushion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
An improved portable headrest structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein provision is made for folding said headrest structure down out of the way while still remaining attached to the vehicular surface, which provision includes means for rotating said support member to a position substantially parallel to said cushion and means for rotating said cushion downwardly to a fully vertical position approximately parallel to the vehicular surface to which said suction cups are attached.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |