US3913155A
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Adjustable head and shoulder rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-26
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-08-26
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable head and shoulder rest is disclosed which is intended primarily for supporting the body while lying face down. A head or face rest consisting of three distinctly separate, removable and movable members providing a near unlimited number of variations of open areas for the eyes, nose and mouth, together with movable right and left shoulder support members permitting adjustment to different body dimensions and allowing proper weight distribution, ease of breathing and body comfort.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr George Daniel Eary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A61; A61G; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G2200/325; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065; A61G7/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
An adjustable rest for the head and shoulder of the human body comprising: a. a base member, b. a pair of laterally spaced apart resilient shoulder support members having adjustable attaching means, said attaching means rotatably connecting said shoulder support members for movement relative to each other and to said base member, whereby said shoulder members are adjustably spaced from each other and from said base member and adapted to support the shoulders of said human body in a predetermined position, c. a rotatable face support member having separate interconnected movable members comprising, at least, one for the head, one for the left cheek extending below the chin, and a similar one for the right cheek also extending below the chin, d. said rotatable face support members being rotatably attached to said base member and spaced longitudinally and generally about equidistant from each of the shoulder members, so that the head and shoulders of said human body is comfortably supported by said face and shoulder support members, e. said face support members adapted to provide a variation of open areas adaptable to receive the eyes, nose and/or mouth of a human face by adjusting said face support members, f. said face adjusting attaching means comprising means to raise or lower said face support members and permitting a rotational movement of said face support members about, at least, a transverse axis extending parallel to said base member, and g. means for varying the lateral distance between said cheek members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
An adjustable rest for the head and shoulder of the human body comprising: a. a base member, b. a pair of laterally spaced apart resilient shoulder support members having adjustable attaching means, said attaching means rotatably connecting said shoulder support members for movement relative to each other and to said base member, whereby said shoulder members are adjustably spaced from each other and from said base member and adapted to support the shoulders of said human body in a predetermined position, c. a rotatable face support member having separate interconnected movable members comprising, at least, one for the head, one for the left cheek extending below the chin, and a similar one for the right cheek also extending below the chin, d. said rotatable face support members being rotatably attached to said base member and spaced longitudinally and generally about equidistant from each of the shoulder members, so that the head and shoulders of said human body is comfortably supported by said face and shoulder support members, e. said face support members adapted to provide a variation of open areas adaptable to receive the eyes, nose and/or mouth of a human face by adjusting said face support members, f. said face adjusting attaching means comprising means to raise or lower said face support members and permitting a rotational movement of said face support members about, at least, a transverse axis extending parallel to said base member, and g. means for varying the lateral distance between said cheek members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1, wherein one or more or the resilient support members has an inflatable bladder core of rubber, plastic, or the like and adapted to be inflated to various sizes thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said core is provided with a suitable cover of polyurethane or the like.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the head support member comprises two tapered sides, whereby either of said tapered sides may be used to support the head.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |