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Head restraint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-07
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Granted: 1987-11-17
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Expires: 2006-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A head support for a traveler sitting in a chair having a headrest, and which includes: (a) a first band adapted to be fitted in adjustably wrapped condition closely about the user's head and at eye or forehead level, (b) band retention structure associated with the band for retaining the band in said wrapped condition, and (c) head restraint structure coupled to the band and adapted to be coupled to the headrest for restraining the user's head against lateral side-to-side movement relative to the headrest.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Meistrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/001; A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
In a head support for a traveler sitting in a chair having a headrest, and including said headrest, the combination comprising (a) a first band adapted to be fitted in adjustably wrapped condition closely about the user's head and at eye or forehead level, (b) band retention means associated with said band for retaining the band in said wrapped condition, and (c) head restraint means coupled to said band and adapted to be coupled to said headrest for restraining the user's head against lateral side-to-side movement relative to the headrest, (d) said head restraint means comprising a second band attached to said headrest so that a portion of the second band extends laterally at the front of the headrest, and auxiliary means interconnecting said first and second bands at laterally spaced locations, said auxiliary means comprising hook and pile pad elements associated with said front portions of the second band and said rear portion of the first band, (e) a flap carried by the headrest and associated with said second band, and having a down position to frontwardly cover substantial portions of the second band when user's head restraint is not desired, and also having an up-position to expose the second band and to enable releasable interconnection of said hook and pile pad elements when user's head restraint is desired, (f) said second band and said hook and pile pad elements thereon extending forwardly at laterally opposite sides of said first band when wrapped about the user's head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
In a head support for a traveler sitting in a chair having a headrest, and including said headrest, the combination comprising (a) a first band adapted to be fitted in adjustably wrapped condition closely about the user's head and at eye or forehead level, (b) band retention means associated with said band for retaining the band in said wrapped condition, and (c) head restraint means coupled to said band and adapted to be coupled to said headrest for restraining the user's head against lateral side-to-side movement relative to the headrest, (d) said head restraint means comprising a second band attached to said headrest so that a portion of the second band extends laterally at the front of the headrest, and auxiliary means interconnecting said first and second bands at laterally spaced locations, said auxiliary means comprising hook and pile pad elements associated with said front portions of the second band and said rear portion of the first band, (e) a flap carried by the headrest and associated with said second band, and having a down position to frontwardly cover substantial portions of the second band when user's head restraint is not desired, and also having an up-position to expose the second band and to enable releasable interconnection of said hook and pile pad elements when user's head restraint is desired, (f) said second band and said hook and pile pad elements thereon extending forwardly at laterally opposite sides of said first band when wrapped about the user's head.
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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) | 1990-11-16 | 1991-05-18 | 1991-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-16 | 1995-05-18 | 1995-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-16 | 1999-05-18 | 1999-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |