Abstract: A head support assembly to facilitate the care of a physically disabled individual. The head support assembly includes a headpiece and an attachment cord attached to the headpiece which is adapted to be attached to a chair etc. The attachment cord and headpiece provide resilient support for an individual's head to facilitate the care of the individual.

Abstract: A support for the head and neck comprises a cushion that extends upwardly from at least one of the user's shoulders to at least a portion of one of the user's ears. The support can include means for varying both the size and shape of the cushion so that its dimensions can be varied during use by an individual user and configured for use by many individuals. The support also can include means for attaching or enclosing one or more audio devices so that, for example, music or soothing sounds can be provided to one or both ears of a user. The invention is positioned at least partly by one or both of an adjustable attachment strap and a positioning scrim. The positioning scrim can be reversibly interposed between the user's back and a chair in which the user is seated.

Abstract: A head and neck support for engaging a leg of a seated person or the arm of a chair and comfortably supporting the head and neck of the person at a selected angle and height above his or her lap. In a preferred embodiment the head and neck support includes a head support tray which typically supports a pillow, upon which the head of the sitting person rests. The head support tray is pivotally and adjustably mounted on a cylindrical compression shaft fitting which adjustably receives the upper end of an extension shaft or a support shaft attached to the extension shaft and terminated on the bottom end by a curved support arm which typically engages the leg of the person. A compression sleeve is provided on the extension or support shaft for threadibly engaging and compressing the compression shaft fitting against the extension shaft or the support shaft after a selected length of the extension shaft or the support shaft is extended from the compression shaft fitting.

Abstract: Disclosed is a traveler's head support sleeping and resting mechanism for a seated person. The seat and/or chair being used may include a headrest. The present invention includes a band comprising two separate sections, a seat harness and a head harness. When the two separate sections are in contact with each other's highly adhesive sides, a single band is formed. When the seat harness is wrapped around the top section of the seat and/or chair to overlap on itself, creates a strong anchoring seat harness section around such seat an/or chair. The head harness, the remaining length of band section, may be further wrapped around the seated person's forehead and the seat anchoring harness section itself. The two separate sections are strongly bonded on contact with each other and themselves so as to form a comfortable, complete head support harness.

Abstract: An infant cranial support system particularly adapted to cushion and support the head of an infant carried in an infant restraining car seat. A first toroidal cushion is configured and sized to receive the posterior region of the infant's skull and is provided with a relieved region next to the neck of the infant. A second toroidal cushion is preferably provided to encircle the neck of the infant to cushion against lateral and forward motion of the head. The first and second cushions may be releasably attached to each other. And at least one strap fastener may be provided for attaching the system to the restraining straps of the car seat.

Abstract: A travel pillow is disclosed, having a compact size and a U-shape for cradling the head and neck of a user while sitting in repose in a high backed chair or seat. The travel pillow comprises a casing stuffed with a fill material, and an opening in the casing allowing the user to add or remove fill material in order to adjust the firmness of the pillow. The fill material is biologically inert and the travel pillow is completely washable. The pillow's casing is constructed of two similarly sized fabric members, one of which has the opening in it. When filled, the travel pillow has a substantially uniform cross section through most of the pillow's U-shape.

Abstract: A travel pillow having an arch-shaped padded cushion surrounding an inner perimeter containing less padding so that the head of a child may be placed within the larger arch for support, with said cushion contained within a cover having two straps extending downward below the waist of the user to form two end points which attach to each other with one placed under and one over the child's seat belt.

Abstract: A headrest (1) to be used in vehicles and provided with fastening means for a headband to be positioned around the head of a passenger above the eyes and ears. The fastening means comprise a ring (5) suitable for the headband to be passed through. The fastening means compris a band (6) attached in the interior of the headrest, which extends through an opening (7) in the upholstery, and the ring (5) is fastened to the band at the exterior of the headrest.

Abstract: The rest pillow comprises an inflated flexible substantially rectangular compartment having top, bottom, front and rear portions and opposite side portions. An inflation port is located in the compartment to selectively inflate or deflate the compartment. A strap is secured by its ends to the sides of the compartment for securing the compartment to the waist of the person using it. A plurality of baffles extend from the front interior of the compartment to the rearward portion thereof to prevent the compartment from becoming substantially distorted when the person using the pillow rests his or her head on the top portion thereof. The method of the rest pillow comprises placing an inflated substantially rectangular flexible compartment on the lap of a sitting person, causing the person to lean forward to rest the person's head and arms on the top of the compartment to bind the compartment between the head and arms, and the lap of the person, and to provide resting support for the person's head and arms.

Abstract: To overcome the antipathy some children have to car travel, a headrest 20 for a baby seat 10 comprises a backing element in the form of a human or animal shape (e.g. a clown) having a head 21 and a body 22, the head having projecting head parts (hair, ears, horns, or the like). The body may have limbs extending from it which may be bent around the child. Either or both pairs of limbs may have fasteners (e.g. VELCRO.TM. pads) at 25 to hold them around the child. The headrest may be constructed as a container or bag, closable at 25 by a zipper or by other fasteners such as VELCRO.TM. pads.

Abstract: A head clip pillow is designed for being worn about the neck of a user to cover the user's ears in order to eliminate a substantial portion of ambient noise while providing support for the user's head. The pillow defines a substantially U-shaped configuration for being received about the back of the neck of a user. The central portion of the pillow defines a height to be received by the nape of the neck, while the terminal portions of the pillow define a height to cover the sides of the user's face, including the ears. A base member fabricated from a resilient material defines a contour substantially proportional to the overall contour of the pillow. A spring member is received about a portion of the base member. The spring member is configured to apply a biasing force about the neck of the user. Pressure applied to other areas of the user's head is accomplished indirectly through the base member. Surrounding the base member and spring is at least one layer of foam rubber or other cushioning type material.

Abstract: A new therapeutic cervical pillow for aiding individuals with cervical spine aliments. The inventive device includes a concave pillow member having a back portion having an arcuate surface, and a pair laterally opposing arcuate side portions extending from the back portion. The arcuate side portions and said back portion arcuate surface define a concavity for accepting the neck of a person for supporting the cervical spine when in a seated position. A pivot pin is employed to permit pivoting of each of the side portions of the pillow relative to the back portion and the other side portion of the pillow.

Abstract: A rest pillow for facilitating rest for a person in a sitting position comprises an inflated flexible substantially rectangular compartment having top, bottom, front and rear portions and opposite side portions. An inflation port is located in the compartment to selectively inflate or deflate the compartment. A strap is secured by its ends to the sides of the compartment for securing the compartment to the waist of the person using it. A plurality of baffles extend from the front interior of the compartment to the rearward portion thereof to prevent the compartment from becoming substantially distorted when the person using the device rests his or her head on the top portion thereof.

Abstract: A chair primarily for use by persons with spinal chord injury, comprises a universally positioned chair back and a universally positioned front support. Users sit upright and are held between the chair back and front support. Both the chair back and front support have sides to prevent users from falling to their sides. A tray also may be attached to the front support. The seating surface also adjusts vertically to the base and floor. Articulating arms attach the chair back and front support to other chair parts. The arms allow easy vertical, horizontal and angular movement of the chair back and front support, and the arms can be locked to secure the back and support.

Abstract: A restraint for a child car safety seat provides added assurance that a child, namely an active mobile toddler, is comfortably and securely maintained in the seat. The restraint slidably attaches to the shoulder straps of a conventional car seat, and is secured about the shoulders of the child keeping the shoulder straps in position above the shoulders. By maintaining the shoulder straps above the shoulders, the child is incapable of maneuvering or contorting, and escaping the car seat. The reduces the possibility of injuries to the child due to sudden stops, for example. The restraint also gives the driver of the vehicle the calm assurance that there will be no sudden surprises when the toddler appears in the rear view mirror.

Abstract: A head support and feeding aid is provided for a wheelchair patient whose head slumps forwardly when seated. A headband is attached to a frame on the wheelchair seat back by an adjustable cord. By progressively adjusting the length of the cord, the headband progressively lifts the patient's head to a more and more upright position. The length of the cord is adjusted by a releasable cord clamp behind the frame.

Abstract: A safety nap cushion for use with a chair back mainly consisting of a reverse U-shaped inflatable back cushion having a central opening, two properly curved inflatable side cushions thermally-sealed to two front sides of the back cushion to softly and fitly confine a user's head therebetween, and a length-adjustable retaining strap detachably attached to the back cushion and suitable for being pivotally turned to a position in front of the side cushions to fitly confine the latter and prevent the latter from swaying laterally under pressure. The back cushion is fixly attached to a chair back by engaging hook members with retaining rings provided at its two sides. The side cushions each has a properly curved inner side surface and are so designed that a smooth curve is formed at a lower joint between thed back cushion and the two side cushions to comfortably support the user's head.

Abstract: A head support and feeding aid is provided for a wheelchair patient whose head slumps forwardly when seated. A head band is attached to a frame on the wheelchair seat back by adjustable cords. By progressively adjusting the length of the cords, the head band progressively lifts the patient's head to a more and more upright position. The length of the cords is adjusted by releasable cord clamps behind the frame.

Abstract: A device adapted to support the head of a seated user relative to a generally upstanding portion of a seat, stroller, or the like, has a strap adapted to encircle the head of the user and the generally upstanding portion. The strap contains a plurality of inflatable balloons having generally flat rear surfaces and expandable frontal surfaces, whereby upon inflation the generally flat rear surfaces of the balloons remain flat, and the frontal surfaces bulge outwardly from the rear surfaces to contact and support the user's head.

Abstract: A pillow adapted to support the head of a user includes a core having an axis extending through a central section and opposing end sections. The central section has a thickness adapted to support the head of a user and a length generally equivalent to the width of the user's head. The end sections are bent from the central section and are generally coextensive in a common direction to provide the core with a U-shaped configuration. Portions of the core define a slit extending into the core and a spring is disposed in the slit to extend through the central section and into each of the end sections. The spring has properties for biasing the end sections toward each other to provide a snug fit relationship with the ears of the user and thereby attenuate environmental sound. Speakers can also be placed in the slit to accommodate transmission of audio sound to the ears of the user. The pillow can be provided with a pillow case surrounding the core and a tote bag permanently attached to the pillow case.

Abstract: A protective pillow comprises two symmetrical side panels connected by a back panel which define a receiving space therein for the comfortable support of the head of a user. The back panel has an orthopedically engineered front surface which closely fits the back of the head. The side panels have bottom ends which terminate into hooks by which the pillow can be fastened or attached to the user's shoulders.

Abstract: A vehicle internal safety belt for holding one's head to the head-rest of a vehicle internal seat or for holding one's legs together, which is comprised of two identical belt bodies connected back to back at the middle. The middle part of each belt body is formed of an elastic band so that the safety belt is permitted to flexibly extend within a certain range. Each of the two belt bodies of the safety belt has a hook strip and a loop strip at two opposite ends so that one belt body can be fastened around the head-rest of a vehicle internal seat and the other belt body can be fastened around one's head to secure one's head to the internal seat. The two belt bodies can also be reversely fastened to secure one's two legs together to prevent the legs from opening apart while one is sleeping in a seat.

Abstract: A head support for a person in a seated position. The head support comprises a pair of elongated, stuffed fabric cushions to be seated, when in position, on the person's shoulders on either side of the person's neck. A first strap has its ends attached one to each cushion so as to extend between them behind the person's neck when the cushions are in position. A second strap is provided with one end secured to one cushion. Securing means associated with the other end of said second strap cooperate with securing means attached to the other cushion so the second strap is releasably securable to said other cushion. The second strap when in secured position extends between the cushions in front of the person's neck. The straps hold the cushions comfortably adjacent the person's neck to provide support for the person's head when the person is resting. The pillows may be shaped like animals to make them appealing to children.

Abstract: An adjustable headrest which can serve both as a headrest for fastening to the back of a chair or automobile seat or, in a folded over position as an adjustable neck and headrest. The headrest has an elongated tab with a fastner to hang the adjustable headrest from the back of a seat or, in the alternative use, to hold the headrest in a doubled over position to serve as an independent neck support and headrest.

Abstract: A support for a baby's head including a fabric covered foam member adapted to receive the baby's neck in a generally U-shaped inset. The fabric covering extends beyond the covered member and terminates in a pair of flaps which are adapted for positioning behind the baby so as to assist in positioning the support. When the baby nods, its head contacts the covered member in a supporting fashion.

Abstract: A head support for a traveler sitting in a chair having a headrest, and which includes:(a) a first band adapted to be fitted in adjustably wrapped condition closely about the user's head and at eye or forehead level,(b) band retention structure associated with the band for retaining the band in said wrapped condition, and(c) head restraint structure coupled to the band and adapted to be coupled to the headrest for restraining the user's head against lateral side-to-side movement relative to the headrest.

Abstract: A portable device for human head support for sleeping or resting in a sitting position. The device is provided with a strip of flexible material, on which the lower surface of the user's face rests, the strip connected to two rigid cushioned supports in a manner of "hanging bridge", the supports resting on the collar bone--shoulder surface area. One or more flexible straps provide stability to the structure. One strap, embracing the nape of the user's neck is considered necessary for any embodiment of the present invention. Other embodiments with the straps, connecting the rigid supports provide additional stability.

Abstract: A novel traveler's head support is provided which includes an elongated relatively wide flexible woven strap having a relatively large loop formed at one end. The end of the loop is provided with a padded section for supporting the forehead of the user and an adjustable length strap attached across the top of the loop to hold the strap in position on the head of the user. The free end of the strap is of a proper length to extend down the back of the user and under an armpit and is wrapped or attached to one of the forearms. An attaching material is positioned on the surfaces of the strap so that the strap will adhere to itself and be held in position on the forearm of the user. Various adjusting and attaching arrangements can be used with the present headrest.

Abstract: A cervical support pillow having a generally semicircular cutout portion extending from the top edge to the central portion of the pillow, and two small sectorial cutout portions extending from the bottom edge to the central portion of the pillow, the two small cutout portions being spaced apart from each other by a cervical support portion between the two cutout portions. This pillow is intended for use when resting or sleeping.

Abstract: A head restraint for supporting the user's head while seated in a chair is disclosed. The head restraint of the present invention comprises a strap adapted to be wrapped around the back of a chair and an adjustable headband secured to a central forward portion of the strap. The headband is adjustable and comprises a head strap with a pair of open ends having an adhesive patch with adhesive attached to opposed surfaces affixed to one end of the head strap. Another end of the head strap is engageable with the patch to enable the head strap to encircle the user's head securing the head strap thereto. In a preferred embodiment the strap and the head strap are made from disposable paper strips foldable into a compact planar form for storage in the user's pocket. The head restraint is readily disposable after use.

Abstract: A portable device for recumbency of the head and neck providing support for the same while travelling or in other situations where discomfort arises from lack of adequate support. The device is provided with a surface having a generally concave shape with respect to a vertical axis of curvature corresponding approximately to the central vertebral axis of the neck. The concave shape is fashioned so that it has symmetrical left and right halves, opposing areas of which are designed to exert gentle pressure in the vicinity of the mastoid processes of the head, a region near the base of the head, and located at the sides thereof almost at the rear. There are two embodiments of the device, one a padded resilient sheet curved to provide the support surface and a second in the form of an inflatable pillow.

Abstract: There is disclosed a generally horseshoe shaped pillow support including a closed tubular flexible envelope in the shape of a horseshoe and including a horseshoe return having a pair of transversely spaced apart legs projecting co-extensively forwardly from such return. The tubular envelope may be in the form of a thin walled plastic sheet for inflation thereof by air, and the back wall of the return cooperates with the front wall thereof upon inflation of the envelope to cause free extremities of the legs to swing inwardly toward one another to normally be in contact with one another at the free extremities.

Abstract: A support for maintaining the head in an upright position while the seat-occupant is seated in a reclining seat. One part of the support is a forehead-engagement means to resist forward movement of the head. Forehead pressure against this means is transmitted by connecting means to a back-plate positioned between the back of the seat-occupant and the back-rest of the seat. With the seat-back-rest partially backward-inclined, and the forehead inclined sightly forward to rest forward against the forehead-engagement means, there is a tendency for the back-plate to rotate forward at the top and backward at the bottom. At the top, it's resisted by the seat-occupant's back, resting backward against the back-plate; at the bottom, this rotational tendency is resisted by the seat-back-rest.