Disposable head and neck rest

Claim 2

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion; said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 3

The head and neck rest of claim 1 wherein said first and third flap portions extend forwardly and inwardly with respect to said base portion when said flap portions have been folded to form said triangular-shaped supports.

Claim 4

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion; said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; said base portion further having an elongated elastic member secured thereto for selectively securing the head and neck rest to a seat; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 5

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion; said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; said base portion further having an elongated elastic member secured thereto for selectively securing the head and neck rest to a seat; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 6

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member comprised of a paper material and having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion:, said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 7

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member comprised of a paper material and having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion:, said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 8

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member comprised of a cardboard material and having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion; said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 9

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member comprised of a cardboard material and having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion; said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 10

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member comprised of a plastic material and having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion; said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.

Claim 11

A foldable head and neck rest, comprising: a generally rectangular member comprised of a plastic material and having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends; said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein; said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion; said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion; said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion; said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion; said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween; said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support; said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support; said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; and means for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions; said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line; said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line; a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member; a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member; said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position; said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.