US4738488A
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Adjustable headrest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-20
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2007-04-20
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable headrest which can serve both as a headrest for fastening to the back of a chair or automobile seat or, in a folded over position as an adjustable neck and headrest. The headrest has an elongated tab with a fastner to hang the adjustable headrest from the back of a seat or, in the alternative use, to hold the headrest in a doubled over position to serve as an independent neck support and headrest.
Inventors
- 👤 Carol L. Camelio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/383; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/882; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An adjustable headrest comprising a flexible fabric panel; a U shaped pillow element attached to said flexible fabric panel; an elongated flexible tab attached at one end to the transverse portion of said U shaped pillow and having a portion of a connector element attached to its other end; a second portion of said connecting element being fastened to one surface of said transverse section of said U shaped pillow wherein said pillow is formed of sufficiently flexible material to enable the U shaped pillow to be doubled back on itself and wherein said elongated tab is sufficiently long to allow it to encircle the folded over portion of said adjustable headrest and fasten to that portion of the connector attached to said transverse section of the pillow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An adjustable headrest comprising a flexible fabric panel; a U shaped pillow element attached to said flexible fabric panel; an elongated flexible tab attached at one end to the transverse portion of said U shaped pillow and having a portion of a connector element attached to its other end; a second portion of said connecting element being fastened to one surface of said transverse section of said U shaped pillow wherein said pillow is formed of sufficiently flexible material to enable the U shaped pillow to be doubled back on itself and wherein said elongated tab is sufficiently long to allow it to encircle the folded over portion of said adjustable headrest and fasten to that portion of the connector attached to said transverse section of the pillow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An adjustable headrest in accordance with claim 1 wherein, said first connector portion fixed to the end of said elongated tab is a Velcro strip and wherein said connector portion fixed to said transverse section of said pillow is also a Velcro strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An adjustable headrest in accordance with claim 1 wherein, a series of fasteners is attached along the long axis of said tab to permit for adjustable fastening.
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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) | 1991-04-19 | 1991-10-19 | 1992-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-19 | 1995-10-19 | 1996-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-19 | 1999-10-19 | 2000-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |