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Headrest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2001-08-17
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Granted: 2003-11-18
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Expires: 2021-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A headrest. In one embodiment, the headrest includes a support member having a center portion and an end portion which is integrally formed and which extends angularly from the center portion. A wing member is coupled to the end portion by a hinge mechanism that has sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said wing member, yet yields when a greater load is applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. O'Connor
- 👤 Brian H. Steuer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2872; A; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/36; A47C7/38; A47C7/383; B60N2/2851; B60N2/80; B60N2/806; B60N2/868; B60N2/882; B60N2/885; B60N2/02; B60N2002/0204; B60N2002/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 95
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A headrest comprising: a support member having a first end portion and a center portion, said first end portion extending angularly from said center portion; a wing member; a hinge mechanism to couple said wing member to said first end portion, said hinge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said wing member, said hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A headrest comprising: a support member having a first end portion and a center portion, said first end portion extending angularly from said center portion; a wing member; a hinge mechanism to couple said wing member to said first end portion, said hinge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said wing member, said hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The headrest of claim 1 wherein said first end portion is a first vertically extending cad portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The headrest of claim 2 wherein said first vertically extending end portion comprises a foot portion having a bore and wherein said wing member comprises a wing frame and an axial rod inserted into said bore to form said hinge mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The headrest of claim 3 further comprising a strap, wherein said foot portion includes a strap guide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
The headrest of claim 2 further comprising a strap having a strap width and a second wing member hingedly attached to a second vertically extending end portion, wherein said wing member is attached to an upper portion of said vertically extending end portion and has a wing member height and sand second wing member is attached to an upper portion of the second vertically extending end portion, and wherein maid vertically extending end portion has a height or at least the strap width greater than said wing member height, and further wherein said support member comprises three sections, a yielding center portion and a first and a second rigid end portion, the first and the second rigid end portions each having a bend and including one of the vertically extending end portion and the second vertically extending end portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 2 further comprising: a strap attachment member attached to a top portion of the first vertically extending end portion, said strap attachment member extending outwardly from the first vertically extending end portion and then further extending approximately parallel to said first vertically extending end portion to provide a slot for insertion of a strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The hand rest of claim 1 further comprising: a second wing member; a second hinge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a second plurality of positions under the load of the human head leaning against said second wing, member, said second hinge mechanism to yield when the greater load is applied.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
The headrest of claim 1 wherein said sup port member is an integral support member and wherein said first end portion comprises: a first at least partially vertical portion coupled to the center portion; a second at least partially vertical portion, wherein said hinge mechanism attaches said wing member to said second at least partially vertical portion; a transverse portion connecting the first at least partially vertical portion to the second at least partially vertical portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The headrest of claim 1 wherein said wing member has an aperture slightly undersized with respect to said first end portion and wherein said wing member is press-fit onto said first end portion to form said hinge mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The headrest of claim 1 wherein maid hinge mechanism comprises; an upper hinge portion: a lower hinge pardon, said lower hinge portion being positioned to form a strap aperture between said upper hinge portion and said lower binge portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 1 wherein mid center portion comprises a yielding portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The headrest of claim 1 wherein said support member further comprises a second end portion and wherein said first cad portion and said second end portion are rigid and wherein said center portion is flexible compared to said first and second end portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The headrest of claim 1 further comprising a second end portion of said support member having a second wing hingedly attached thereto, wherein said support member comprises a hinged support member having a center hinge to allow pivotal motion between said first cad portion and the second end portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
95 words
A seat comprising: a headrest portion comprising: a center portion; a first wing member hingedly coupled to said center portion by a first hinge mechanism; a second wing member hingedly coupled to said center portion by a second hinge mechanism, wherein said first hinge mechanism and said second hinge mechanism each has sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against respectively said first and second wing members, and each of said first and second hinge mechanisms to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
95 words
A seat comprising: a headrest portion comprising: a center portion; a first wing member hingedly coupled to said center portion by a first hinge mechanism; a second wing member hingedly coupled to said center portion by a second hinge mechanism, wherein said first hinge mechanism and said second hinge mechanism each has sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against respectively said first and second wing members, and each of said first and second hinge mechanisms to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The seat of claim 14 wherein said first wing member comprises a first speaker and further wherein said second wing member comprises a second speaker.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The seat of claim 15 wherein said first speaker and said second speaker are in electrical communication with either an automobile stereo or an airplane sound system.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The seat of claim 15 further comprising a noise cancellation system coupled to said first speaker and said second speaker.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The seat of claim 14 wherein said headrest portion is pivotable forwardly relative to a scat back from an aft position to a forward position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The seat of claim 18 wherein said headrest portion is slidable upwardly and downwardly relative to the seat back portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
63 words
The seat of claim 14 wherein said headrest portion further comprises: a first rotation stop to prevent said first wing member from rotating forwardly from a first flat and outward position beyond a first predetermined stop point; a second rotation stop to prevent said second wing member from rotation forwardly horn a second flat and outward position beyond a second predetermined stop point.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
86 words
The seat of claim 20 wherein said first and second predetermined stop points are at no angle of loss than ninety degrees or forward rotation of respectively said first and second wing members from said first and second flat and outward positions, and wherein said first hinge mechanism and said second hinge mechanism have sufficient friction to maintain any of the plurality of positions throughout a range or motion from a stowed position to respectively the first predetermined stop point and the second predetermined stop point.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
32 words
The seat of claim 20 wherein said headrest assembly further comprises: padding for said first wing member, aid second wing member, and said center portion; a cover to cover said headrest portion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
The headrest of claim 14 wherein said seat is a type of seat chosen from a set consisting of: an airline seat; a child seat; an automotive seat.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The headrest of claim 14 wherein said first wing member and said second wing member each comprises a curved frame having an aperture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The scat of claim 24 wherein said curved frame has a frustoconical shape.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
134 words
A headrest comprising: a support portion comprising: a support bar extend log in a first direction; a first vertically extending end portion comprising a first foot coupled to said support bar, said first foot having a first bore; a second vertically extending end portion comprising a second fool coupled to said support bar, said second foot having a second bore; a first wing having a first axial rod press-fit into said first bore to form a first friction hinge, sold first wing being positioned above said first foot portion and being rotatable three hundred and sixty degrees; a second wing having a second axial rod press-fit into said second bore to form a second friction hinge, said second wing being positioned above said second foot portion and being rotatable three hundred and sixty degrees.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
134 words
A headrest comprising: a support portion comprising: a support bar extend log in a first direction; a first vertically extending end portion comprising a first foot coupled to said support bar, said first foot having a first bore; a second vertically extending end portion comprising a second fool coupled to said support bar, said second foot having a second bore; a first wing having a first axial rod press-fit into said first bore to form a first friction hinge, sold first wing being positioned above said first foot portion and being rotatable three hundred and sixty degrees; a second wing having a second axial rod press-fit into said second bore to form a second friction hinge, said second wing being positioned above said second foot portion and being rotatable three hundred and sixty degrees.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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The head rest of claim 26 wherein said first wing comprises a first speaker and wherein said second wing comprises a second speaker.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
56 words
The headrest of claim 26 wherein said first and second friction hinges each provide sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against a respective one of the first mud second wings, said first and second friction hinges to yield when a rater load is applied.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
88 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a second wing member a center member; a first hinge mechanism to allow horizontal pivotal motion between said first wing member and said cantor wombat, maid first hinge mechanism also rotating upwardly when folded inwardly toward said center member in a headrest folded position; a second hinge mechanism to allow horizontal pivotal motion between said second wing member and said cutter member, said second hinge mechanism also rotating downwardly when folded inwardly toward said center member in said headrest folded position.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
88 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a second wing member a center member; a first hinge mechanism to allow horizontal pivotal motion between said first wing member and said cantor wombat, maid first hinge mechanism also rotating upwardly when folded inwardly toward said center member in a headrest folded position; a second hinge mechanism to allow horizontal pivotal motion between said second wing member and said cutter member, said second hinge mechanism also rotating downwardly when folded inwardly toward said center member in said headrest folded position.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 29 wherein when said headrest is in said headrest folded position said second wing member is least partially vertically below said first wing member.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 30 wherein said first hinge mechanism and said second hinge mechanism have sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against respectively said first and second wing members, maid first and second hinge mechanisms to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
61 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a center member; a motorized mechanism to provide pivotal motion between said first wing member end said center member, said motorized mechanism to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said first wing member, said motorized mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
61 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a center member; a motorized mechanism to provide pivotal motion between said first wing member end said center member, said motorized mechanism to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said first wing member, said motorized mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
14 words
The headrest of claim 32 wherein said first wing member comprises a first speaker.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
15 words
The headrest of claim 33 wherein said first speaker is coupled to an automobile stereo.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 33 further comprising a noise cancellation system coupled to said first speaker and said second speaker.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 33 further comprising a second wing member which is also motorized, wherein said second wing member comprises a second speaker, and wherein said first speaker and said second speaker are in electrical communication with a sound system.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
23 words
The headrest of claim 32 wherein said headrest portion forwardly relative to a seat back from an aft position to a forward position.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
18 words
The headrest of claim 37 wherein said headrest is slidable upwardly and downwardly relative to the seat back.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
43 words
The headrest of claim 32 wherein said motorized mechanism comprises a motor and a hinge portion which in combination have sufficient resistance to maintain any of said plurality of positions under the load of the human bead leaning against the first wing member.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 32 wherein said headrest is an integral part of a car seat.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
15 words
The headrest of claim 32 wherein said greater load is greater than approximately 20 inch-pounds.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 32 wherein said headrest comprises a second wing member said motorized mechanism comprises a motor located in said headrest and driving said first and second wing members.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 32 wherein said motorized mechanism comprises a first motor for said first wing member and a second motor for a second wing member and wherein said first wing member and said second wing member are independently controllable by a user.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 32 wherein said first wing member is rotatable upwardly to align within a headrest profile.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
19 words
The headrest of claim 32 wherein said first wing member is foldable backward to align within a headrest profile.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
60 words
A headiest comprising: an attachment member; a wing member; a hinge member, said hinge member coupling the wing member to the attachment member, said hinge member having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said wing member said hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
60 words
A headiest comprising: an attachment member; a wing member; a hinge member, said hinge member coupling the wing member to the attachment member, said hinge member having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said wing member said hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
22 words
The headrest of claim 46 wherein said attachment member is to extend over and compressively engage a headrest portion of a seat.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
22 words
The headrest of claim 46 wherein said attachment member comprises a strap, and wherein said headrest further comprises a strap attachment member.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
33 words
The headiest of claim 48 wherein said strap attachment member comprises a downward bending member inserted into a bore, said downward bending member providing a slot into which the strap may be inserted.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
31 words
The headrest of claim 49 wherein said hinge mechanism is removably coupled to said strap portion and wherein said strap portion comprises a loop adapted to receive said strap attachment member.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
23 words
The headrest of claim 50 further comprising a support member attached to said strap portion to support mid hinge mechanism and wing member.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
132 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a second wing member; a center member having a yielding portion; a first hinge mechanism to allow pivotal motion between said first wing member and said center member, said first binge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said first wing member, said first hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied; a second hinge mechanism to allow pivotal motion between said second wing member and said center member, said second hinge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under the load of the human head leaning against said second wing member, aid flit hinge mechanism to yield when the greater load is applied.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
132 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a second wing member; a center member having a yielding portion; a first hinge mechanism to allow pivotal motion between said first wing member and said center member, said first binge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said first wing member, said first hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied; a second hinge mechanism to allow pivotal motion between said second wing member and said center member, said second hinge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under the load of the human head leaning against said second wing member, aid flit hinge mechanism to yield when the greater load is applied.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 52 wherein said center member comprises an at least partially hollow elongated member.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 52 wherein said center member is to deform in response to greater than 40 pounds per square inch of force.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 54 wherein said center member is to break at greater than 60 pounds per square inch of force.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
75 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a center member; a hinge mechanism to allow hinging motion between said first wing member and said center member, said hinge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said first wing member, said hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied; a pivot to allow said first wing member to rotate upwardly.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
75 words
A headrest comprising: a first wing member; a center member; a hinge mechanism to allow hinging motion between said first wing member and said center member, said hinge mechanism having sufficient friction to maintain any of a plurality of positions under a load of a human head leaning against said first wing member, said hinge mechanism to yield when a greater load is applied; a pivot to allow said first wing member to rotate upwardly.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 56 further comprising: a second wing member; a second hinge mechanism to allow hinging motion between said second wing member and said center member; a second pivot to allow said second wing member to rotate upwardly, wherein said center member is an elongated bar member having vertically extending end portions, and further wherein said first wing member and said second wing member are positionable by said first and second hinge mechanisms to approximately perpendicular to a portion of said center member extending between said wing members and rotatable upwardly to form a U-shaped headrest.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 1 wherein said wing member comprises a speaker.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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The headiest of claim 58 further comprising a jack.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 58 further comprising a noise cancellation system.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
56 words
An apparatus comprising: a center portion; a first side member hingedly attached to a first end of said center portion by a first friction hinge, said first side member including a first speaker; a second side member hingedly attached to said center portion by a second friction hinge, said second side member including a second speaker.
Claim 70
Independent Claim
56 words
An apparatus comprising: a center portion; a first side member hingedly attached to a first end of said center portion by a first friction hinge, said first side member including a first speaker; a second side member hingedly attached to said center portion by a second friction hinge, said second side member including a second speaker.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 61 wherein said center portion is approximately a width of a human head and wherein said center portion comprises a first end portion and a second end portion opposite said first end portion, and further wherein said first side member is hingedly attached to said first end portion and wherein said second side member is hingedly attached to said second end portion.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 61 wherein said first side member comprises a first wing member and wherein said second side member comprises a second wing member.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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A headrest comprising: a headrest hack portion having a front side portion, a plane of the headrest back position being defined as substantially aligned with the front side portion; a first head support member pivotally coupled to the headrest back portion, the first head support member being pivotable inwardly and outwardly with respect to the plane of the headrest hack portion to provide support for a human head leaning against the first head support member with the first head support member in any of a plurality of first head support member positions in addition to a first head support member stowed position, the first head support member being maintained in any of the plurality of first head support member positions but pivoting in response to a greater load than the human head leaning against the first head support member being applied; a second head support member pivotally coupled to the headrest back portion, the second head support member being pivotable inwardly and outwardly with respect to the plane of the headrest back portion to provide support for the human head leaning against the second head support member with the second head support member iii any of a plurality of second head support member positions in addition to a second head support member stowed position the second head support member being maintained in any of the plurality of second head support member positions but pivoting in response to a greater load than the human head leaning against the second head support member being applied; an interconnecting member comprising one or more stems extending from the headrest back portion.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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A headrest comprising: a headrest hack portion having a front side portion, a plane of the headrest back position being defined as substantially aligned with the front side portion; a first head support member pivotally coupled to the headrest back portion, the first head support member being pivotable inwardly and outwardly with respect to the plane of the headrest hack portion to provide support for a human head leaning against the first head support member with the first head support member in any of a plurality of first head support member positions in addition to a first head support member stowed position, the first head support member being maintained in any of the plurality of first head support member positions but pivoting in response to a greater load than the human head leaning against the first head support member being applied; a second head support member pivotally coupled to the headrest back portion, the second head support member being pivotable inwardly and outwardly with respect to the plane of the headrest back portion to provide support for the human head leaning against the second head support member with the second head support member iii any of a plurality of second head support member positions in addition to a second head support member stowed position the second head support member being maintained in any of the plurality of second head support member positions but pivoting in response to a greater load than the human head leaning against the second head support member being applied; an interconnecting member comprising one or more stems extending from the headrest back portion.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 further comprising: a first pivot portion coupling the first head support member to the headrest back portion, the first pivot portion being coupled to a first portion of the headrest back portion and forming a first axis for said first head support member to pivot about, said first head support member extending from said first axis away front a center point of the headrest back portion; a second pivot portion coupling the second bead support member to the headrest back portion, the second pivot portion being coupled to a second portion of the headrest hack portion and forming a second axis for said second head support member to pivot about, said second head support member extending from said second axis away from the center point of the headrest back portion.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 65 wherein said first pivot portion and said second pivot portion each comprises a hinging mechanism having sufficient friction to sustain the weight of the human head leaning against the respective one of the first and second head support members.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 wherein said first head support member and said second head support member are elongated wing members, and wherein said elongated wing members pivot about an axis substantially parallel to said one or more sterns.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 67 wherein said first head support member and said second head support member are limited to rotating outwardly from the plane of the headrest back portion to an angle of approximately seventy degrees or less from the plane of the headrest back portion, wherein the plane of the headrest back portion is substantially normal to a portion of a front surface of me headrest back portion.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 68 wherein said first head support member is positionable to provide support for the human head leaning against the first bond support member in a continuous plurality of first head support member positions throughout a range of motion in addition to the first bead support member stowed position, and further wherein said second head support member is positionable to provide support for the human head leaning against the second head support member in a continuous plurality of second head support member positions throughout a second range of motion in addition to the second head support member stowed position.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 further comprising: a first rotation stopping mechanism coupled to at least one of the first head support member and the headrest hack portion, the first rotation stopping mechanism being coupled to limit forward motion of the first head support member; a second rotation stopping mechanism coupled to at least one of the second head support member and the headrest back portion, the second rotation stopping mechanism being coupled to limit forward motion of the second head support member.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 wherein said first head support member and said second head support member are pivotally coupled respectively to a first end portion and a second end portion of the headrest back portion.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 wherein said one or more stems extend downwardly from said headrest back portion to attach said headrest back portion to a seat back portion.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 wherein said first head support member stowed position avid said second head support member stowed position provide a flattened configuration wherein said first head support member and said second head support member are approximately parallel to the plane of the headrest back portion.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 73 wherein said first head support member and said second head support member are limited to pivoting outwardly to a limited angle.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 wherein said first head support member and said second head support member are each pivotable outwardly only to a limited angle with respect to the plane of the headrest back portion.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 75 wherein the limited angle is an angle of seventy degrees or less.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 wherein said headrest back portion comprises a center part, wherein said first head support member and said second head support member are pivotably connected to the center part by respectively a first hinge and a second hinge.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 64 wherein said first head support member is position able to provide support for the human head leaning against the first head support member in a continuous plurality of first head support member positions throughout a range of motion in addition to the fiat head support member stowed position, and further wherein mid second head support member is positionable to provide support for the human head loaning against the second head support member in a continuous plurality of second head support member positions throughout a second range of motion in addition to the second head support member stowed position.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
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A headrest comprising: a headrest back portion; a first lateral support member pivotally connected to the headrest back portion, the first lateral support member being movable to pivot about a first substantially vertical axis from a first substantially flat position in which the first lateral support member is substantially parallel to the headrest back portion to a first rotation stop position, said first lateral support member being maintained in any of a plurality of first lateral support member positions between the first substantially flat position and the first rotation stop position, said first lateral support member to pivot if a greater force than a human head leaning against the first lateral support member is applied; a second lateral support member pivotally connected to the headrest back portion, the second lateral support member being movable to pivot about a second substantially vertical axis from a second substantially flat position in which the second lateral support member is substantially parallel to the headrest back portion to a second rotation stop position, said second lateral support member being maintained in any of a plurality of second lateral support member positions between the first substantially flat position and the second rotation stop position, said second lateral support member to pivot if a greater force than the human head leaning against the second lateral support member is applied.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
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A headrest comprising: a headrest back portion; a first lateral support member pivotally connected to the headrest back portion, the first lateral support member being movable to pivot about a first substantially vertical axis from a first substantially flat position in which the first lateral support member is substantially parallel to the headrest back portion to a first rotation stop position, said first lateral support member being maintained in any of a plurality of first lateral support member positions between the first substantially flat position and the first rotation stop position, said first lateral support member to pivot if a greater force than a human head leaning against the first lateral support member is applied; a second lateral support member pivotally connected to the headrest back portion, the second lateral support member being movable to pivot about a second substantially vertical axis from a second substantially flat position in which the second lateral support member is substantially parallel to the headrest back portion to a second rotation stop position, said second lateral support member being maintained in any of a plurality of second lateral support member positions between the first substantially flat position and the second rotation stop position, said second lateral support member to pivot if a greater force than the human head leaning against the second lateral support member is applied.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 79 further comprising: from the headrest back portion an interconnecting member extending downwardly to attach to a seat.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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The head rest of claim 80 wherein said first lateral support member and said second lateral support member are each positionable continuously throughout a range of motion from the respective stowed positions to rotation stop positions.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 81 wherein said first rotation stop position and said second rotation stop position stops respectively the first lateral support member and said second lateral support member at a pivoted-outwardly angle of less than or equal to about eighty degrees.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 79 wherein said first lateral support member and said second lateral support member are each positionable continuously throughout a range of motion from the respective stowed positions to rotation stop positions.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
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The headrest of claim 79 wherein said first rotation stop position and said second rotation stop position art fixed positions set by rotation stops that stop respectively the first lateral support member and said second lateral support member at it selected pivoted-outwardly angle of loss than or equal to about seventy degrees from respectively the first substantially flat position and the second substantially flat position.
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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) | 2006-11-17 | 2007-05-19 | 2007-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2010-11-17 | 2011-05-19 | 2011-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2014-11-17 | 2015-05-19 | 2015-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |