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Portable head support for sleeping or resting in a sitting position
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-11-09
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Granted: 1986-01-21
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Expires: 2003-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A portable device for human head support for sleeping or resting in a sitting position. The device is provided with a strip of flexible material, on which the lower surface of the user's face rests, the strip connected to two rigid cushioned supports in a manner of "hanging bridge", the supports resting on the collar bone--shoulder surface area. One or more flexible straps provide stability to the structure. One strap, embracing the nape of the user's neck is considered necessary for any embodiment of the present invention. Other embodiments with the straps, connecting the rigid supports provide additional stability.
Inventors
- 👤 Maria Palley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A device for supporting the human head, comprising two elongate sheaths formed from flexible material and interconnected by a flexible chin supporting strap, a thin, elongate substantially rigid support plate received in each said sheath, and an additional flexible strap secured at each end to a respective elongate sheath to extend in a direction substantially normal to the elongate direction of each said sheath, whereby the device is positioned with the plates located on opposite sides of a user's neck and resting on the user's shoulder-collarbone area, the flexible chin supporting strap underlines and supports the chin of the user, and the additional flexible strap extends behind and embraces the neck to retain the device in chin supporting position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A device for supporting the human head, comprising two elongate sheaths formed from flexible material and interconnected by a flexible chin supporting strap, a thin, elongate substantially rigid support plate received in each said sheath, and an additional flexible strap secured at each end to a respective elongate sheath to extend in a direction substantially normal to the elongate direction of each said sheath, whereby the device is positioned with the plates located on opposite sides of a user's neck and resting on the user's shoulder-collarbone area, the flexible chin supporting strap underlines and supports the chin of the user, and the additional flexible strap extends behind and embraces the neck to retain the device in chin supporting position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the additional flexible strap is secured at least at one end by releasable fastening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said fastening means comprises interengaging hook and loop fasteners secured respectively to said one end of said additional strap and a respective sheath, thereby permitting the device to accommodate users of different sizes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said elongate support plates have rectangular shapes with pads on their upper and lower ends shaped to reduce pressure on the cheeks and the upper chest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the inner side of said chin supporting strip has a concave cutout corresponding to the human neck.
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) | 1989-01-20 | 1989-07-22 | 1990-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-20 | 1993-07-22 | 1994-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-20 | 1997-07-22 | 1998-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |