US4681370A
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Adjustable headrest for sunbathers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-19
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Granted: 1987-07-21
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Expires: 2007-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A sunbather's aid is disclosed herein for supporting the head of the user which includes a stationary base having a universal joint movably carrying a headrest platform. The platform is characterized as an oval-shaped headrest with a cushioned surface and having a sinusoidal curve in side elevation to conform to the general shape of the head and neck of the user. The aid is readily disassembled from an operable configuration to a storage configuration. The base is adapted for mounting on the back of a chair or for placement on a supporting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Vancil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/383; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A sunbather's headrest comprising: a base; a platform for supporting the head of a user; means carried on said base for movably mounting said platform on said base; said base includes a broad lower portion and an apex upper portion; said mounting means secured to said apex upper portion; said mounting means includes a block fixed to said apex upper portion having an enlarged hole therein; said platform having a post carried on its underside having an enlarged terminating end adapted to be insertably received into said block hole; retaining means carried on said block for detachably connecting with said base; said base comprising a pair of triangular end pieces joined at their apex upper portions by said mounting block; and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A sunbather's headrest comprising: a base; a platform for supporting the head of a user; means carried on said base for movably mounting said platform on said base; said base includes a broad lower portion and an apex upper portion; said mounting means secured to said apex upper portion; said mounting means includes a block fixed to said apex upper portion having an enlarged hole therein; said platform having a post carried on its underside having an enlarged terminating end adapted to be insertably received into said block hole; retaining means carried on said block for detachably connecting with said base; said base comprising a pair of triangular end pieces joined at their apex upper portions by said mounting block; and
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
said lower portions joined together by detachable brace members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
said lower portions joined together by detachable brace members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-07-20 | 1991-01-19 | 1991-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-20 | 1995-01-19 | 1995-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-20 | 1999-01-19 | 1999-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |