Headrest Patents (Class 297/220)
  • Patent number: 11540638
    Abstract: A removable headrest cover includes a flexible shroud having an inner chamber and an outer chamber. The inner chamber contains padding and is separated from the outer chamber by an inner panel and the outer chamber is accessible through an outer opening defined through an outer surface of the shroud. The shroud is configured to enclose a chair headrest within the outer chamber, and when removed from the chair, to be rolled or folded into multiple stacked portions the outermost portion of which includes an end segment of the outer opening that can enclose the other rolled or stacked portions within the outer chamber to form a pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventor: Allison Brooke Bly
  • Patent number: 11528996
    Abstract: A hygienic kit and a method thereof for a hygienic seat location including a stretchable antimicrobial hygienic headrest cover having an ability to conform itself to dimensions of the existing headrest. The cover comprises a stretchable, antimicrobial, a non-mesh fabric configured to provide an impenetrable barrier between a user and the headrest. The headrest has an elastic opening in the back surface allowing the fabric to stretchily fit over an existing headrest. A tray table cover defined by a top panel, a bottom panel, and a sidewall connecting said top and bottom panels thereby creating an opening to a cavity therein is included. A pre-packaged sanitizing wipe is included to sanitize the seating location, and a container is included to encapsulate the pre-packaged sanitizing wipe, the tray table cover, and the stretchable headrest cover, wherein the headrest cover and the tray table cover are compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Pierce
  • Patent number: 11338713
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle seat cover designated for a detachable attachment to a headrest of a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat cover comprises a pliable first layer with a first recess and a pliable second layer with a first recess, the recesses being configured for accommodating the headrest rod. The recesses each have an edge opening. In the state of the vehicle seat cover attached to the headrest rod one edge opening is partially or completely covered by an edge which limits the other recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH
    Inventors: Sascha Heiden, Frank Urban
  • Patent number: 11220198
    Abstract: A cover for a seat having a headrest includes a stabilizing bracket member that enables a secure attachment of an electronic device for use by a passenger behind the seat. In one embodiment, the cover includes a sleeve defining a chamber, a first opening to the chamber, and a second opening to the chamber. The chamber is sized and shaped to at least partially contain the headrest. The first opening is sized and positioned such that at least a portion of the headrest is insertable into the chamber through the first opening. The stablizing bracket member defines an aperture and is attached to the sleeve such that the aperture is aligned with the second opening so that the second opening is unobstructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Lascelles Cotterell
  • Patent number: 11213130
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle seat headrest includes one opening to accommodate a protuberance at the front of the headrest, such as a protuberant cushion or pillow, and another opening at the rear to permit access to a passenger behind the vehicle seat to access or view items attached to, or stored within, the rear of the headrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Lascelles Cotterell
  • Patent number: 11154138
    Abstract: A removable headrest cover includes a flexible shroud having an inner chamber and an outer chamber. The inner chamber contains padding and is separated from the outer chamber by an inner panel and the outer chamber is accessible through an outer opening defined through an outer surface of the shroud. The shroud is configured to enclose a chair headrest within the outer chamber, and when removed from the chair, to be rolled or folded into multiple stacked portions the outermost portion of which includes an end segment of the outer opening that can enclose the other rolled or stacked portions within the outer chamber to form a pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: Allison Brooke Bly
  • Patent number: 11110835
    Abstract: A stretchable hygienic cover, for utilization with an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest, having an ability to conform itself to dimensions of the existing variable geometry vehicle headrest underlying the stretchable hygienic cover when engaged includes a stretchable, breathable, moisture-absorbent fabric. Further provided in the stretchable hygienic cover is an elastic opening allowing the fabric to stretchably fit over an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest, wherein the elastic opening may stretch and retract in size to grip on to an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest. Also provided is a hygienic kit for a headrest and a method for a hygienic kit for a headrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas Pierce
  • Patent number: 10556549
    Abstract: A headrest system and a method of providing the same is disclosed. The headrest system comprises a head support unit adaptable onto a vehicle seat, a fabric member configured to envelope at least a portion of the head support unit, and a plurality of anchor members configured to retain the fabric member in a substantially staple-free fashion. The head support unit includes a pillow portion defining a head supporting surface. The fabric member includes a central portion configured to cover the head supporting surface, and a fringe portion integrally connected around the central portion. The anchor members are arranged at locations opposite to the head supporting surface, and are configured to engage selective parts of the fringe portion, so as to as to stretch the central portion substantially conformally over the head support surface of the pillow portion and substantially retain the fabric member on the head support unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chung Lung Chang, Arthur Chang
  • Patent number: 10532676
    Abstract: A removable car seat cover for a car seat having an integral side airbag including a side panel having a predetermined pre-weakened failure zone that is pretreated by controlled laser ablation of the side panel. The pre-weakened failure zone is located at or adjacent to an airbag deployment area of a car seat when the car seat cover is installed on the car seat, and is in the form of an elongate strip extending along the side panel. The pre-weakened failure zone has a known bursting strength to thereby facilitate reliable deployment of the side airbag from the car seat as a result of tearing of the pre-weakened zone when the removable car seat cover is installed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Custom Accessories Inc.
    Inventors: Arun Vijayan, Amit Jadhav, Rajiv Padhye
  • Patent number: 10358064
    Abstract: A changeable cover for a seat headrest comprises: a first locking part for locking a portion of the cover with a stay of the headrest; and a second locking part for locking another portion of the cover with the headrest. The first locking part may be, for example, a through-hole into which the stay is inserted. The second locking part may be, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignees: Tachi-S Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiko Nishino, Ryo Kurobe, Tomoyuki Uemura, Taku Nagasawa, Tomoyo Futakawame, Shinobu Sasaki
  • Patent number: 10272811
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a headrest capable of, when a user touches the headrest, preventing the user's finger from being inserted into the inner space of the headrest. The vehicle seat headrest according to the present invention includes: a stay (402) held on the seat back side; and a headrest main body (4A) supported forward rotatably from a using position with respect to the stay (402). The headrest main body (4A) has: a main body frame (401) forming a strength member; hinge parts (403a), (403b) which connect the main body frame (401) rotatably with respect to the stay (402); a locking mechanism (500) which fixes the main body frame (401) in the using position with respect to the stay (402); and cushion material (407) which covers the main body frame (401) and the hinge parts (403a), (403b). In the vehicle seat headrest, a resin lower cover (408), having an opening (408a) through which the stay (402) is inserted, covers a lower surface of the headrest main body (4A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: TACHI-S CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuya Imayou, Toshiki Igarashi, Yayoi Hirano, Shunsuke Yamaoka
  • Patent number: 10182658
    Abstract: A lumbar support system includes a chair that has a backrest. The backrest has a forward side. At least one lumbar pillow is provided. A slip cover is provided. The slip cover is selectively positioned over the backrest. The slip cover has a plurality of pockets. The at least one lumbar pillow is positioned in a selected one of the pockets. Thus, the lumbar pillow may support lumbar vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Inventors: Deborah Harkey, Tonya Smith
  • Patent number: 9731637
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a headrest and a method of assembly. The headrest may be pivotally disposed on a support post and may have a support plate. The support plate may have first and second walls that have first and second holes, respectively, that may be disposed along the axis and that may receive the support post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mladen Humer, Ted Smith
  • Patent number: 9656582
    Abstract: A headrest that facilitates the assembly of a structural member for absorbing impact, and a method for producing the same. The method for manufacturing the headrest having surface material, headrest stay, seal sealing an opening at the bottom of headrest, plate-like impact-absorbing member, one end of which is connected to seal, and foamed body in headrest includes a step of inserting headrest stay in insertion holes and of seal and assembling it, a step of inserting headrest stay and impact-absorbing member through the opening, a step of inserting a circumferential portion of the opening of surface material into seal, a step of injecting a foaming material through injection hole of seal and foaming it, and a step of forming a foamed body by curing the injected foaming material. The opening is sealed when the foaming material impregnates and cures at the circumferential portion of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: NAMBA PRESS WORKS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Takao Komatsubara, Naoki Sakane, Kouji Makino
  • Patent number: 9102254
    Abstract: The invention relates to a head restraint for a vehicle seat having a head restraint body and at least one support element, wherein a covering is provided at least in sections on the outside of the head restraint body, which forms a surface of the head restraint. According to the invention, the cover is formed from at least one front section and one rear section which can be coupled to each other in a balloon or bag-like manner by means of at least one connecting seam, wherein a profile element is incorporated in the at least one connecting seam at least in sections in a force-fit and/or form-fit manner, forming a recess, protrusion and/or edge on the surface of the head restraint. The invention further relates to a method for producing a head restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Christophe Fritsch, Eugenie Geisinger, Michele Plozner
  • Patent number: 9102256
    Abstract: Provided is a headrest that is capable of improving the rigidity of a headrest frame and preventing the leakage of a foaming agent upon integral foam formation of the headrest. The headrest, which is disposed on the upper part of a seatback and includes a headrest frame inside the headrest, includes a retaining portion of a headrest stay guide in the headrest frame. Further, the headrest is configured in a manner that a headrest skin is sandwiched between the headrest stay guide and the headrest frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: TS Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoichi Tachikawa, Shigeru Adachi, Hiroshi Izawa
  • Publication number: 20150115674
    Abstract: An apparatus for creating a sterile sitting environment is provided. The apparatus includes a front, a side, and the back. The front and the back are connected by the side so as to create an internal volume bounded by the front, the back, and the side, which internal volume is accessible via an opening. The front of the cover can be larger than the back of the cover, and the back of the cover can have a fastener located around the perimeter of the back. The fastener can be used to secure the cover in a second position, which second position can retain the front and the sides of the cover within an internal volume defined by the back of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Keely Watson
  • Publication number: 20150061335
    Abstract: A seat cover, maintenance kit, and 10 vehicle A removable seat cover for a seat of a vehicle, the removable seat cover comprising: a first (1A) and a second (IB) portion; a first coupling arrangement (14) configured to couple the first and second portions of the seat cover; at least one attachment arrangement (9) configured to fit the seat cover with respect to a seat of a vehicle, wherein the first coupling arrangement is configured such that the decoupling of the attachment arrangement permits the first and second portions of the seat cover to be moved with respect to each other whilst the seat cover is substantially fitted with respect to the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL TOOL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: David Chapman
  • Patent number: 8814271
    Abstract: A headrest with a function of a dynamic damper that damps vibrations of a vehicle seat, and provide the headrest with an impact absorbing function with respect to a head portion of a seated vehicle occupant. A stay of a headrest is held at a seat back, and a cover, that covers at least a portion of the stay, is supported at the stay so as to be swingable in a seat front-rear direction around a seat transverse direction. Due to a torsion coil spring (an elastic member) elastically deforming when the cover swings, restoring force in a direction opposing a swinging direction of the cover is generated. Further, displacement other than in the swinging direction is suppressed by a suppressing portion that is provided between the stay and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Manabu Ishimoto, Yuji Yamada, Keisuke Ishizaki
  • Publication number: 20140150156
    Abstract: A wearable towel including a securing band provided on a long edge and a zipper provided on a short edge, the towel capable of being worn around the waist of a user and also secured to a headrest of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Joshua Clay Sprague, Elizabeth Sprague
  • Publication number: 20140077540
    Abstract: A seating unit includes a seat assembly adapted to support a seated user thereon, a back assembly extending upwardly from the seat assembly and adapted to support a seated user, and a headrest assembly adapted to support a head of a seated user. The headrest assembly includes a frame assembly having a pair of vertically spaced frame portions and a pair of horizontally spaced frame portions, wherein the frame portions cooperate to form an open space therebetween, and wherein at least one of the frame portions includes a plurality of first alignment features, and a thermoplastic elastomeric cover member stretched between at least one of the pair of vertically spaced frame portions and the pair of horizontally spaced frame portions, wherein the cover member includes a plurality of second alignment features that cooperate with the first alignment features to align the cover member with the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Jay Peterson, Robert J. Battey, Thomas G. Feldpausch, John A. Colasanti
  • Patent number: 8516638
    Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces such that one surface is more firm than the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Kummerfeld, Paul Fair, Haley Gibbons, Clarice Bonzer
  • Publication number: 20130134751
    Abstract: A trim cover for a vehicle head restraint includes a three dimensional sheet conforming to the shape of a head restraint system component and a slot having a first side and a second side. The trim cover also includes a two-way zipper closeout. The two-way zipper closeout includes a first strip having a first plurality of zipper teeth and a second strip having a second plurality of zipper teeth. The zipper closeout includes a first slider contacting the first and second plurality of teeth such that movement in a first direction closes the zipper closeout and movement in a second direction opens the zipper closeout. Finally, the zipper closeout also includes a second slider contacting the first and second plurality of teeth such that movement in the first direction opens the zipper closeout and movement in the second direction closes the zipper closeout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka, Ronald L. Miotto
  • Publication number: 20130119716
    Abstract: A rotatable circular crossection cervical pillow is manually rotated in a continuous fashion as desired by a person whenever a fresh clean contact spot is sought, or a contact spot of variable support is sought, while the pillow is still attached to a seat back. The rotatable pillow is a cylinder of medium and/or firm high density polyurethane foam. An axial through-hole in the center permits the snug insertion of a rigid length of tubing to give the pillow axial rigidity. Swivel fixtures are attached at each end of the pillow by virtue of the central tube. A fabric cover with an opening closure covers the entire polyurethane cylinder snugly. Optionally the cover may carry therapeutic imparting elements therein. Straps with adjustable buckles are attached to each swivel fixture. Therefore, the cervical pillow rotates easily while still strap-attached to the seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Charles J Stronconi
  • Publication number: 20130078372
    Abstract: IA hygienic covering device (10) for handles (30) and the like, comprising: a substrate (11) consisting of a membrane of nonwoven textile material including an outer surface (11a) adapted to be grasped by a user and a back face (11b) opposite to said outer surface (11a), a bactericidal substance impregnating the substrate (11) at least on the outer surface (11a), an adhesive layer (12) consisting of adhesive of the releasable type disposed on part of the back face (11b), wherein the substrate (11) comprises a side portion (13) devoid of the adhesive layer (12), (12), extending over the entirety of one side of the substrate (11) and adapted to constitute a liftable grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: FP PROGETTI ITALIA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Massimiliano LAZZARI
  • Patent number: 8403411
    Abstract: A detachable seat mounted audio-visual entertainment system. The system has locally storable, selectable, and updatable content. The passenger in-flight entertainment device terminal has passenger selectable controls, a video display, an audio output, storage media such as a magnetic or “hard disc”, and a payment interface device such as a card swipe, all located in a seat which has been wired with power, local network, and audio wiring. A local, transport vehicle mounted local host computer provides supports the local network, and may be used to collect revenue slips resulting from passenger input to the payment interface device. Revenue slips may be posted to a remote server during a trip segment via satellite or direct radio frequency communication to receiving facilities providing connection to the internet, or alternately collected and posted batch wise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: DigEcor, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Boyer, Jr., Robert Ray Henseon
  • Patent number: 8398173
    Abstract: The invention relates to a headrest for a vehicle, a method for producing a headrest, and a vehicle seat comprising a headrest. The headrest is provided with a body (2) and a holding element (3). A filling material (23) is provided between a connection part (22), used to connect the holding element (3) to the headrest body (2), and a cover (21). The connection part (22) and the cover (21) define an essentially tight space in relation to the filling material (23) when the filling material (23) is in the essentially liquid processing state thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Philippe Morilhat, Francois Zaepfel, Paul Quirin, Eugenie Geisinger, Yves Olland, Nicolas Mehl
  • Publication number: 20130033077
    Abstract: This invention relates to a chair having a selectively removable, replaceable headrest cover. The chair has a headrest and a removable headrest cover configured to fit on at least a portion of the headrest. The headrest is hingedly attached to the chair so that the headrest can be rotated away from the chair to a second, open position to allow a user access to a bottom side of the headrest. The headrest cover is selectively attachable to or detachable from the headrest when the headrest is in the second, open position. Upon positioning the headrest in a first, closed position, the headrest cover appears to be a conventional (i.e., non-removable) headrest cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Sean Belnick
  • Publication number: 20130009434
    Abstract: Various embodiments of versatile, reversible, washable and decorative seat liner are described. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Stella Rubinshteyn
  • Patent number: 8321977
    Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces such that one surface is more firm than the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: The Boopy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Kummerfeld, Paul Fair, Haley Gibbons, Clarice Bonzer
  • Patent number: 8322790
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back, a support post extending from the seat back, and a headrest pivotally disposed on the support post. The headrest has a lower headrest portion, an upper headrest portion extending from the lower headrest portion, and a hinge clip that pivotally couples the headrest to the support post. The headrest is inhibited from pivoting about an axis of rotation in a first rotational direction when the lower headrest portion engages the support post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventor: Achim Tscherbner
  • Publication number: 20120242116
    Abstract: A chair comprising a seat part and a back part. A cushion support system is provided and has at least one support cushion pivotably connected to the chair proximate the lower portion of the back part. The support cushion is pivotable between an upright position and a lowered position. A securing element secures the support cushion to the back part in the upright position. The support cushion, in the upright position, is shaped to complement a shape of the back cushion and form together a substantially even back surface, and the support cushion rests upon a corresponding armrest, in the lowered position. The chair can be preferably used for nursing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Charles DESNOYERS
  • Patent number: 8251457
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing the head and/or torso of a child by way of a belt securing system is provided. Adjustable head and torso supporting portions can be attached to the seat of a lightweight vehicle, such as a bike trailer, or an airplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Publication number: 20120200130
    Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a removable seat cover for an automobile seat that may display a sports-theme, and more particularly to a customizable automobile seat back and head rest cover displaying the likeness of an authentic sports jersey or uniform adjustable to a users design preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Brinker, Keith Brinker
  • Publication number: 20120186016
    Abstract: A cover for rest supports such as pillow cases, seat cushions, headrests, armrests, bedding and pet bedding is disclosed with layered secure spare flaps. A plurality of spare flaps are attached in respective layers to the cover at an end of each flap and another end is successively folded around the cover and secured thereto to provide additional unused resting surfaces for a person or an animal. The spare flaps therefore provide multiple fresh resting surfaces between launderings. Embodied flaps may also be disposably detached from the cover to preclude launderings altogether. The layered flaps may include use indicia and be to secured to each other and a rest support cover via a fastener on a flap and a complementary fastener disposed respectively on the cover. Disclosed fasteners include thin magnets, hook and loop, grommet and tie, button and hole and ganged hole and post pairs and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Brent Thomas Martin
  • Publication number: 20120175926
    Abstract: A furniture covering system comprising a coverings assembly including: at least two arm sleeves that cover arms of a furniture item; a headrest cover that covers a headrest of the furniture item; a footrest cover that covers a footrest of the furniture item; a padded seat cover having a zipper that covers a seat of the furniture item; and a fastening system. The fastening system comprises a set of elastic straps and hook and loop fasteners to attach the coverings assembly to the furniture item. The coverings assembly comprises markings having indicia to provide a visual indication of who is permitted to sit in the furniture item. Further, the indicia is inter-changeable as desired by the occupant. The coverings assembly is stain-resistant and provides comfort for the occupant of the furniture item thereby preventing undue wear of the furniture item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin McKinney
  • Publication number: 20120139309
    Abstract: Described are passenger seats comprising a seat back support and a neck support structure comprising a headrest coupled to the seat back support and at least one wing pivotally coupled to the headrest, wherein the at least one wing is configured to rotate downwardly from a stowed position to a first deployed position and the at least one wing is also configured to rotate laterally from the stowed position to a second deployed position. The neck support structure may comprise a first wing and a second wing. A cover may be removably coupled to the at least one wing. The at least one wing may be formed from a flexible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Larry Richard Gaither, Paul Bentley
  • Patent number: 8112830
    Abstract: A neck guard for a salon/barber industry sink, wherein the sink has an indentation in a lip of the sink to accommodate a person's neck. The neck guard includes a lower layer, a cushioning layer and a cover layer. The lower layer is flexible and incorporates fasteners such as suction cups configured to removably attach the lower layer to the sink. The cushioning layer is bonded to the lower layer and has a surface that is suitable for having the cover layer attached to it by means such as a low-tack, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The neck guard is sufficiently flexible to wrap around and conform to the indentation in the lip of the sink and to enable attachment of the fasteners to the sink, thereby securing the neck guard within the indentation in the lip of the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Kelley Brown
  • Patent number: 8104833
    Abstract: A vehicle headrest cover for covering a vehicle headrest having a display mounted therein includes a material designed to correspond with the shape and dimensions of the vehicle headrest and fit over the vehicle headrest for covering the vehicle headrest. The material has a cut-out in a face thereof which corresponds to the position of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore W. Koontz, II, Michael J. Paladino
  • Patent number: 8033603
    Abstract: A vehicle seat neck protection device (8) that protects and supports the nape of the neck (4) of a user wherein the device (8) has a body (27) of a predetermined size and shape and a convex surface (6) for positioning the device (8) behind the nape of a neck (4), a rear wall (10) located on the body (27) and at least one securing means (7) located on the rear wall (10) for securing the vehicle neck protection device (8) to at least one post (3) of a vehicle headrest (1). The body (27) may include a cushion area (12) that forms the convex surface (6) and a dense area (11) located between the cushion area (12) and the rear wall (10). In the alternative, an inflatable bladder (17) may form the convex surface (6) wherein a user may selectively adjust the degree of inflation of the bladder (17). The bladder (17) may also be automatically inflated upon strong impact against the vehicle itself. The device (8) may be retroactively fit onto an existing vehicle headrest (1) or may built-into a vehicle headrest (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Clifford Bruce Meert
  • Patent number: 7997646
    Abstract: A removable headrest cover for a seat is described having improved features for securing and attaching the cover to a headrest. The improved features include integrated elastic elements that serve to secure the cover to a headrest, eliminating the need for engaging receptacles on the seat. The positioning and placement of attachment points for the elastic provide versatility to the headrest cover that allows it to be used with many different seat configurations. Methods for efficiently manufacturing and packaging the cover are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Raul Resendez
  • Publication number: 20110133526
    Abstract: A removable headrest cover for a seat is described having improved features for securing and attaching the cover to a headrest. The improved features include integrated elastic elements that serve to secure the cover to a headrest, eliminating the need for engaging receptacles on the seat. The positioning and placement of attachment points for the elastic provide versatility to the headrest cover that allows it to be used with many different seat configurations. Methods for efficiently manufacturing and packaging the cover are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: Raul RESENDEZ
  • Publication number: 20110095582
    Abstract: A head supporting device is attachable to a stationary back support using deformable flexible support members for securing the device in place. The device includes a pair of padded member to laterally support the user's head while minimizing strain on the user's neck. The flexible support members may be coupled to the padded members. Further, a cover may be configured to provide a maximum spaced apart distance of the flexible members. In addition, the cover may include sewn pockets and channels to receive the padded members and flexible support members, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Leanne R. Romas, Brian J. Romas
  • Patent number: 7806472
    Abstract: A seat pad assembly is disclosed including a body pad for placement on the seating surface of a child seating device. The body pad has a front side, a back side, and two spaced apart vertical slots through the pad. The seat pad assembly has a head support with a connecting strip extending between a pair of laterally spaced apart cushions. The head support is generally H-shaped and installed on the pad through the slots with the pair of cushions on one side of the pad and the connecting strip on the other side. The head support is slidable along the slots to adjust the vertical position of the cushions. The seat pad assembly can be used on a child seating device such as a children's car seat, an infant carrier, a stroller, an infant swing, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Runk, Sharon L. Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20100140993
    Abstract: The Plane Wrapper is a specially designed protective covering configured specifically to be applied over the headrests of public seats, thus protecting the user from any harmful debris deposited onto the seats by other users. Double stitched and reinforced, the Plane Wrapper is manufactured of ultra soft and lightweight denim material and is comprised of a fitted, rectangular shaped sheath designed to slide over the headrest, encompassing the front of the headrest completely, while the base of the unit extends down to the seat's backrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Josette A. DePasquale
  • Patent number: 7726735
    Abstract: A removable headrest cover for a seat is described having improved features for securing and attaching the cover to a headrest. The improved features include integrated elastic elements that serve to secure the cover to a headrest, eliminating the need for engaging receptacles on the seat. The positioning and placement of attachment points for the elastic provide versatility to the headrest cover that allows it to be used with many different seat configurations. Methods for efficiently manufacturing and packaging the cover are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: XLN Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Raul Resendez
  • Publication number: 20100045085
    Abstract: A Federal Aviation Administration approved removable, reusable seat headrest apparatus for use as a display device on the seat headrest of a plane. The headrest apparatus includes a frame assembly and an advertising display. The frame assembly includes a first material portion, a second material portion and a median portion connected therebetween. The second material portion has a viewing window for accepting a viewing pocket or an interchangeable display. The interchangeable display includes a frame, molding and transparent insert. The viewing window receives and displays interchangeable advertising material therein, while allowing travelers to selectively review and retain the materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Vernon Michael Jeffrey
  • Patent number: 7665804
    Abstract: A Federal Aviation Administration approved removable, reusable seat headrest apparatus for use as a display device on the seat headrest of a plane. The headrest apparatus includes a frame assembly and an advertising display. The frame assembly includes a first material portion, a second material portion and a median portion connected therebetween. The second material portion has a viewing window for accepting a viewing pocket or an interchangeable display. The interchangeable display includes a frame, molding and transparent insert. The viewing window receives and displays interchangeable advertising material therein, while allowing travelers to selectively review and retain the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Vernon Michael Jeffrey
  • Patent number: 7661759
    Abstract: A vehicle headrest cover for covering a vehicle headrest having a display mounted therein includes a material designed to correspond with the shape and dimensions of the vehicle headrest and fit over the vehicle headrest for covering the vehicle headrest. The material has a cut-out in a face thereof which corresponds to the position of the display and also includes a zipper mechanism located on the material of the headrest cover which allows the material of the vehicle headrest cover to be zipped up to cover the vehicle headrest with the vehicle headrest cover or unzipped for removing the headrest cover from the vehicle headrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore W. Koontz, II, Michael J. Paladino
  • Publication number: 20090230739
    Abstract: A continuously adjustable headrest mechanism 10 for a vehicle seat 12 and method of assembly thereof. The mechanism 10 includes in one aspect a pair of posts 17 that extends from vehicle seat 12. A pad 14 is moveably attached to each post 17. Positioned at least partially within the pad 14 is a locking subassembly 16 that has a disengaged and an engaged configuration that permits continuous adjustment of the pad 14 in relation to the post 17.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Klaus Boes