Abstract: Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are fromed from an intimate melt blend admixture of poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) triblock copolymer and high levels of a plasticizing oil.The gelatinous composition is transparent and have a novel combination of properties including unexpectedly high elongation and tensile strength and excellent shape retention after extreme deformation under high-velocity impact and stress conditions. The gelatinous products of this invention are soft, flexible, and have elastic memory, characterized by a gel rigidity of from about 20 gram to about 700 gram Bloom. These and other properties are particularly essential for the gelatinous composition to have utility as toys, therapeutic hand exercising grips, shock absorbers, acoustical isolators, components for cushions, and other uses.

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 headrest adapted to be removably mounted on a chair. In a preferred embodiment, the headrest comprises a pillow. The pillow comprises an insert and a case, the insert being removably housed within the case. The headrest also comprises a pouch which is appropriately sized and shaped to removably receive therewithin the pillow or other small items, such as a pair of sunglasses, a wallet or the like. The headrest further comprises three flexible, stretchable straps. A first of the three straps is attached at one end to the pillow and at the opposite end to the pouch. A second of the three straps is attached at one end to the pillow. A third of the three straps is attached at one end to the pouch. The free ends of the second and third straps are removably connected to one another by a buckle. The headrest of the present invention may be used to secure a towel to a chair.

Abstract: A device which can be releasible attached to a seat preferably at the head rest. The device has a series of four cascading upper head support member attached to the attachment member by straps. These straps may be elastic and of different lengths to provide a cascading effect. One, two, or more, or any combination of the same can be used for a different height and thickness adjustments. Further joined to the attachment member is a lumbar support. Attached to the lumbar support is a back side support. Also joined to the attachment member is one or two arm rests that can extend adjacent to the base of the seat to provide support of the user's arms. Each of these straps may be elastic thereby allowing their length to be adjusted.

Abstract: An infant headrest configured to attach to automobile restraint shoulder belts while the belts are operationally employed about an infant carrier, having a recloseable opening formed from a pair of hook and pile secured flaps through which the shoulder belts pass, and a recess portion on the underside of the headrest to house the shoulder belts. A plurality of semi-rigid cushion portions straddle the shoulder belts. The headrest may be made of two fabric portions hemmed together, with the front portion being of a decorative pattern.

Abstract: A blanket that can be converted into a pillow. The blanket has a pair of straps which can secure the blanket in a folded position.

Abstract: A travel pillow is provided in the form of a torus which is inflated and which has an integral bottom backing member adapted to coact with the seat back of a chair in a plane, train, bus, or automobile in which sleep is promoted regardless of movement of the individual's head during sleep periods because the pillow permits both rotation of the head within the torus during sleep and also movement of the pillow laterally and vertically as it slips against the seat back during natural sleep movements.

Abstract: A head support for use with infant retaining devices such as infant and children's car seats, infant carriers, cribs, bassinets, bouncer seats, high chairs, baby strollers, toddler booster car seats, and the like, and also for use by adults traveling on trains, busses, cars, airplanes, etc., particularly to retain a user's head in an upright orientation while sleeping, includes at least one flexible support member connected to a base member and at least one fastener, such as VELCRO (.TM.) or snaps, for securing the support member to the base member in an at least partially over-folded orientation for supporting the head of an infant or small child. More preferably, the head support includes two flexible support members connected to the base member and having respective free end portions adjustably secured to the base member and forming A-frame supports for supporting opposite lateral portions of the head of an infant or child therebetween.

Abstract: An adjustable geriatric chair comprising a pair of laterally spaced apart floor-engaging upright frames; brackets associated with each of the frames and provided with a plurality of mounting bores including an upper rear set, a lower rear set and a front set; a back frame; and a seat frame. The back frame and seat frame, each having a pair of laterally opposing longitudinally extending sides, are movably disposed within the upright frames to align a pair of mounting sockets on each side of the back frame with a selected pair of bores in the upper rear set of bores and a front and a rear mounting socket on each side of the seat frame with a selected bore in each of the front and lower rear sets of bores, and are mounted to the brackets by mounting members inserted through the selected bores and extending into the mounting sockets. Webbing is mounted on the seat frame, such that the seat suspends the pelvis of the user without bottoming against a hard surface, and on the back frame.

Abstract: A wheelchair construction which includes both removable patient foot supports and an outwardly extending patient leg support which can function to support the patient's legs in an upraised position when the foot supports have been removed.The wheelchair construction also includes an easily removable inclined back support assembly having connector elements which are telescopically receivable within upstanding tubular rear members of the wheelchair mainframe for supporting the patient in a more comfortable reclined position. The leg support and inclined back support assemblies permit the wheelchair patient to shift positions and achieve a greater degree of comfort than is provided by the standard wheelchair back and foot supports.

Abstract: A cushion that can detachably secured to a seat back of an automotive or other vehicle by a pair of adjustable straps, which cushion can support the neck of a person while riding in the vehicle, and has an internal storage pouch with a closure. An auxiliary strap is provided which attaches to the adjustable straps to fasten the cushion to a person's waist if it is desired.The cushion includes a body portion which is contoured to fit the neck, preferably filled with a resilient plastic foam, with an outer protective cover of vinyl, and which has a horizontal opening in the back with a zipper to provide selective access to the storage pouch. The auxiliary strap is attached to the adjustable straps to enable the cushion to fit the waists of different sizes of persons.

Abstract: Novel composites are formed from a low rigidity gelatinous elastomer composition of poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) triblock copolymer and high levels of a plasticizing oil. The gelatinous elastomer composition is physically interlocked with an open cell sponge thereby displacing the air space within the sponge and the gel rigidity is found to be greater than about the sum of the combined rigidity of the gelatinous elastomer composition and sponge alone. The gelatinous elastomer composite exhibits a novel combination of properties including unexpectedly high elongation and tensile strength and excellent shape retention after extreme deformation under high-velocity impact and stress conditions. The gelatinous elastomer composites can be made firm or soft and flexible.

Abstract: Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene) triblock copolymer and high levels of a plasticizing oil.The gelatinous composition is transparent and have a novel combination of properties including unexpectedly high elongation and tensile strength and excellent shape retention after extreme deformation under high-velocity impact and stress conditions. The gelatinous products of this invention are soft, flexible, and have elastic memory, characterized by a gel rigidity of from about 20 gram to about 700 gram Bloom. These and other properties are particularly essential for the gelatinous composition to have utility as toys, therapeutic hand exercising grips, shock absorbers, acoustical isolators, components for cushions, and other uses.

Abstract: A portable protective cushion arrangement for positioning on a toddler's car seat detachably secured to an automobile seat the portable protective cushion arrangement having a pair of side wing cushions, each having a height approximating the height of a child sitting in the toddler's car seat, a rearward portion adapted to be positioned against the front surface of the seat back of the automobile, a lower portion adapted to be seated on top of side members of the toddler's car seat adjacent the intersection of the lower portion with the front surface of the seat back of the automobile seat, and a forward portion facing away from the front surface of the seat back of the automobile seat; a flexible strap arrangement having a predetermined length and being connected to and between the rearward portions of each side wing cushion for positioning and retaining each rearward portion at essentially right angles to the front surface of the seat back of the automobile seat, and a flexible tubular cushion of predeterm

Abstract: An inflatable neck support is a U-shaped collar comprising an inflatable bladder and a decorative cover that provides a wide range of styling choices. The inflatable neck support is attached to a seat back or a head restraint in a variety of ways so that it is easily adjusted by the seat occupant to meet the seat occupant's comfort needs. When not in use, the inflatable neck support is deflated and stored in a number of convenient ways.

Abstract: A headrest device as applied to a haigh back seat, wherein a headrest body is formed independently of a seat back of the seat, and wherein a first engagement element of the headrest body is engaged with a second engagement element of the seat back, to thereby secure such separate headrest body to the seat back. This arrangement allows improvement in design, coloring and appearance for each of headrest and seat back in the high back seat.

Abstract: A convertible furniture assembly for use on a support surface by one or two humans with backs and buttocks. The assembly includes a framework adapted to rest upon the support surface and first and second sections with proximal and distal end portions disposed on the framework. Hinge assemblies forming a pivot interconnect the proximal end portions so that the first and second sections form buttocks and back supports respectively for the humans. Arm assemblies are mounted on the framework for raising and lowering the distal end portions of the sections independent of each other about the pivot of the hinge assemblies. The sections can be moved from a coplanar and substantially horizontal position resting upon the framework, where they can form at least a part of a bed, to positions at which they are disposed at an angle with respect to each other, where they form at least a part of a lounge.

Abstract: A device which may be removably mounted on a back of a seat. The device includes a lower bracket and an upper compression portion connected by telescopic sleeves. The extension of the sleeves may be releasably fixed to secure the device to the seat. The device may be padded and provide lateral support for the user. Various elements may also be releasably mounted to the device, such as a head support, a utility console and a pencil holder.

Abstract: A cushion support for infants for use in cooperation with infant transport apparatus such as car seats, the support apparatus aiding in maintaining the infant's body in a proper posture. The apparatus is a T-shaped cushion member having a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, the T-shaped cushion member conformable to the shape of the car seat or baby seat, the hook and loop fasteners permitting the planar cushion to be rolled and secured to provide for lateral cushion support adjacent the infant's head and to permit the positioning of lateral cushion supports on the baby's sides.

Abstract: A roll-up body support cushion is disclosed. A cushion having first and second opposed surfaces is filled with pillow fill. The cushion has a length and a width and is flexible such that it can be rolled up in a direction substantially parallel to its long sides. At least one strip of a releasable fastening device is secured to the first opposed surface of the cushion. The strip of releasable fastening material is positioned substantially parallel to the length of the cushion. At least one strip of a complementary releasable fastening device is secured to the second opposed surface of the cushion. The strip of complementary releasable fastening device is positioned substantially parallel to the length of the cushion and in juxtaposition to the respective strip of releasable fastening device secured to the first opposed surface.

Abstract: An adjustable chair support supplement has a foam material main body which is surrounded with a fabric covering and provided with straps for selected securement to the back of a chaise lounge or similar support. A fabric support pocket may be added for supporting the covered foam body to the top of a chaise lounge. The covered foam member forms a padded layer which may be selectively secured with the strap to different parts of the chaise lounge back so as to adjust supplemental user support as desired.

Abstract: A detachable headrest (10) for removable installation on a seat back (12) includes a frame (16) having a base member (18) for contacting the seat back and a collapsible, resilient upper member (20) projecting upwardly from the base member above the seat back. A cushion (22) is mounted on and supported by the upper member of the frame. Channel brackets (25) are secured to the underside of the base member and grip the top of the seat back. A flap (46) of fabric extends downwardly from the anterior face of the cushion and covers a portion the seat back so that a person leaning against the flap secures the detachable headrest in position.

Abstract: A padded seat cushion support consists of large, vertical side cushions having extremely full and soft padding. When installed on a chair, such as a wheelchair, the cushions grip the sides of the occupant, including both sides of the occupant's head. The vertical side cushions are affixed to a central fabric panel which is fastened to the inside chair seat back by straps and also by a pocket at the rear of the panel which receives the top of the chair seat back. The vertical side cushions are slanted inward along the central panel to a top end of the panel where they are held on either side of the patient's head, thereby comfortably supporting the patient's head against unwanted lateral deflection.

Abstract: A beach chair bundle includes first, second, third, and fourth panels of terry cloth. The second and third panels are joined by an elastic strip. The second panel is folded up on the first and fastened to it along side edges to form a pouch for a removable pillow. The third panel extends over the pillow pouch and down over the first panel to form an inverted envelope adapted to slip over a chair back. The fourth panel is folded up on the third and fastened to it along side edges to form a utility pocket. A flap cover and fastening strips hold the pocket closed. Tie loops connect the pillow pouch to the utility pocket, through the chair structure, to secure the beach chair bundle to the chair. A fastening strip across the lower exterior of the first panel, and a zipper half across the bottom exterior of the utility pocket provide for attachment of a towel and a bag respectively.

Abstract: A device including a head support attachable to a vehicle seat. Attachment is achieved by a first fastener applied to the seat back and a second fastener applied to the head support. The head support is provided in the form of a shaped pillow to receive an individual's head providing both frontal and lateral support while sitting in an upright, non-leaning position. The pillow may be adjusted vertically in reference to the seat back to accommodate the requirements of the user.

Abstract: An improved easily stored combination pillow and infant blanket that can be used as a pillow when folded and secured by a zipper or when not folded and secured can be used as an infant size blanket. The blanket folds into itself to minimize any sharp edges on the blanket. Straps are provided to attach the pillow to another surface to keep the pillow in place. When unfolded as a blanket the zipper is only on one side such that the zipper edge does not detract from the use as a soft blanket. When folded in the pillow configuration a strap can be attached for carrying and for ease of use as a carrying bag when objects are placed within the folds of the pillow-blanket for transport.

Abstract: A device including a head support attachable to a vehicle seat. Attachment is achieved by a first fastener applied to the seat back and a second fastener applied to the head support. The head support is provided in the form of a shaped pillow to receive an individual's head providing both frontal and lateral support while sitting in an upright, non-leaning position. The pillow may be adjusted vertically in reference to the seat back to accommodate the requirements of the user.

Abstract: The invention is a removable, lightweight and durable headrest assembly which can be affixed to a wide range of vehicle seats. The removable headrest assembly includes a sheet of fabric material connected at its upper end to a flexible housing for receiving a cushion and forming a headrest. When the headrest assembly is installed, the flexible tail of the sheet extends along the surface of a seatback and is inserted through the gap formed between a seatback and seat bottom portion and has means to secure it around a blocking roll which is used to anchor the headrest into position. Different sized blocking rolls can be used for front seats and back seats in vehicles as necessary. Alternative embodiments of the invention include lumbar pads and/or cushioned seatback capes to enhance comfort and safety.

Abstract: A headrest extension is provided for a seat of a type having an existing built-in headrest supported by a stanchion extending upwardly from the top of a seat back, of the seat. The headrest extension consists of a cushion having a body of relatively soft material and a mechanism for attaching the cushion to the existing built-in headrest so that when a person sits in the seat the head of the person can rest comfortably against the cushion.

Abstract: A headrest for supporting a person's head comprising a semi-rigid formed pillow element having two similar, spaced apart side sections and a central section connecting these side sections. The front of each side section is convexly curved in a horizontal direction and the side sections have a height substantially greater than the height of the central section which extends between the lower halves of the side sections. The headrest is manufactured by joining two layers of cloth material to opposite sides of a sheet of dual density polyethylene by flame lamination. The combined material is thermally molded into the headrest.

Abstract: An adjustable head rest for chaise lounges that allows a person to lie on their stomach without the necessity of turning their head. The head rest is constructed of a frame that fits between the slats of an existing chaise lounge and is adjustable by moving the portion beneath the slats in toward or away from the lounge. The extended end of the frame has a head support in the form of a strap attached across the frame. The head support is mounted on an angle portion of the frame that provides a comfortable position to rest the forehead. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the frame is in a U-shaped construction with the head support being slidable from an open end of the U-shape frame to the closed end to allow the adjustable head rest to be reversible for use with most types of chaise lounges. The U-shaped frame preferably has hinges and telescoping arms to allow the head rest to collapse to a small package for ease of transporting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved head rest and neck support assembly for seating furniture. The assembly contains an elongated support bar which is mounted horizontally to the seating furniture behind the neck of a prospective user. One end of the support bar has a pivoting carrying element with a cushion attached thereto. The cushion may swivel between a neck support position and a side head rest position. In a second embodiment, the elongated support bar in the assembly has a groove running the length of the bar. The cushion is also elongated and possesses a track or partial track which cooperates with the groove in the elongated support bar to allow the elongated cushion to slide horizontally along the bar. A portion of the track is capable of exiting the groove and allowing the elongated cushion to bend into an L-shape.

Abstract: A one piece cushioning device for a child's car seat has a main body defining a head rest and a pair of extending arms that define a pair of shoulder belt covers. Each arm is sized and shaped to fit around a shoulder belt of the car seat, closures being provided to secure the arms around the shoulder belts. The main body is positioned between a child's head and the back of the car seat and serves as a cushion to protect against irritation to the child's head and the arms protect against irritation to the child's neck.

Abstract: A canopy attachment is provided for a lawn chair, notably of the folding type, and has a frame mountable on the chair via detachable connection to the cross rod that appears in the chair at the junction of the chair seat and seat back. The canopy frame is made up of a plurality of relatively foldable parts for compact dispostion when detached from the chair. In addition to the detachable connection to the cross member of the chair, the canopy support frame has a further connection to the chair in upwardly spaced relation to the cross member, plus a roof projecting forwardly from the upper end of the support.

Abstract: A storage compartment for a wheelchair includes a lower tray for holding at least one item, the lower tray or a holding member for the lower tray, being bolted permanently to one arm of the wheelchair and the lower tray having an upper opening. A cover member is pivotally secured on the lower tray for covering the upper opening of the lower tray when the cover member is in a closed position, the cover member having an upper surface which provides an arm rest for a user of the wheelchair. Detachable storage compartments, and compartments for use with clothing guards, are also disclosed. The device is adaptable to all known wheelchairs, and can be used to replace existing arm rests.

Abstract: An adjustable headrest system is described for use on a conventional wheelchair. The system includes upright supports secured or attached to the handles of the wheelchair (and preferably also to the lower portion of the frame of the wheelchair). A headrest cushion is supported by the upright supports. The headrest is flexible and conformable and its position relative to the seating area of the wheelchair is adjustable. The headrest system does not interfere with normal use of the wheelchair.

Abstract: An elongate longitudinally aligned cushion member mounted about a selective frame portion of an associated lawn chair to effect desired cushioning relative to the lawn chair structure. The organization is defined by a tubular member, including a coaxially aligned board directed therethrough. A modification of the invention includes an elongate member defined by a serpentine exterior configuration defining parallel ribs, with the member including a pneumatic chamber therewithin and further including an overlying fluid chamber and an underlying chamber formed of a resilient pad-like member.

Abstract: An apparatus useful as a headrest in conjunction with a seat having a back and a head support extending upwardly from the seat back comprises a pillow defined by mutually opposing end walls, a curved sidewall and an opposing, preferably a substantially flat, sidewall, and adapted to be removably secured to the head support so that the head or neck of a human person seated in the seat contracts the curved sidewall; and at least one securement element affixed to the opposing sidewall of the pillow and capable of being placed around the head support, either substantially transverse or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the head support to removably secure the pillow to the head support.

Abstract: A sound reproducer which is to be associated with the head of a hearer thereof has at least one sound source and a holder therefor in the form of an inflatable cushion associated with the sound source to provide that it is disposed in a position of use which can be set by the person using the device. The inflatable cushion may be in the form of an inflatable head-support cushion which combines the sound source therein.

Abstract: A combination child restraint-stroller is disclosed which can be converted from a passive restraint car seat to a stroller, while the apparatus is held by an user with a child seated therein. The apparatus includes a body having a child support surface and an internal cavity therebelow with a downwardly facing opening. A front and rear strut are pivotably attached to the body having a pair of front and rear wheels rotatably attached thereto. A locking mechanism is provided to alternatively lock the front and rear struts in either the retracted passive restraint position within the body internal cavity, or in the extended stroller position.

Abstract: A lateral head-rest for seating furniture is provided consisting of a soft-elastic cylindrical body, which is mounted on a carrying element through a slotted hole. The carrying element is connected with a clamping device consisting of a front and a rear bar, which show recesses facing each other. The two bars can be screwed together and be clamped to the supporting tubes of a neck-rest.

Abstract: A slot fin pillow that may be adjustably and securely positioned on a supporting surface comprising a pillow and a self-supporting fin extending from a portion of the pillow for insertion into a slot in a supporting surface.

Abstract: A soft, resilient column is provided for use as a cushioned support upon which a passenger in a vehicle may lean. The column is positioned in a vertical direction contiguous to the backrest of a vehicle seat, so that the user may lean sideways against a soft surface while traveling in the vehicle. The column is bendable, and its lower end is tucked into the crevice of the seat to hold the column in its vertical position when the user leans against the column.

Abstract: A lateral head restraint system providing support to a pilot's head during ejection or high-acceleration flight maneuvers. The lateral head restraint system includes inflating bladders positioned on opposite sides of a pilot's head. The bladders inflate from a compressed wedge position, sweeping through an arc on each side of the headrest structure. Inflation of the bladders centers the pilot's head into the correct control position and restricts lateral movement. When fully inflated, the bladders permit the pilot to lean forward or turn his head to either side. Further, an unobstructed field of vision is provided. The lateral head restraint system is incorporated into the ejection seat and remains fully operational during the ejection procedure to protect the pilot's head from injury.

Abstract: An improved aftermarket headrest which is maintained in an operative position without the aid of screws, bolts, clips and/or mounting brackets and without any modification of a vehicle seat or body. The headrest includes a unitary resilient body having an upper head supporting part, a lower placement maintaining part, a substantially horizontal and planar face separating the upper and lower parts, and a substantially vertical and planar back surface. The headrest is placed and maintained in an operative position by squeezing the lower part of the headrest between an upper portion of a seat-back and an adjacent portion of a vehicle body.

Abstract: A transportable, machine washable, collapsible, compact, lightweight seat insert for supporting a human in a sitting position. The insert includes a box shaped, flexible, resilient, padded frame including a back wall, a pair of side walls, a bottom wall, and a front wall having a pair of openings for accommodating the human's legs. The seat insert further includes a pillow adapted to be selectively disposed above and adjacent to the back wall and attached to the back wall by means of VELCRO fasteners.

Abstract: The present construction in a preferred embodiment provides an apparatus and method of utilization thereof of a vehicle seat headrest. The headrest includes a post for connecting the headrest with the vehicle seat in a generally vertical fashion, an upper head support adjustably horizontal pivotally connected to the post for supporting the head of an occupant of the seat, and a lower head support adjustably horizontal pivotally connected to the post independently of the upper head support for supporting the head of an occupant of the seat.

Abstract: Disclosed is a back support device. The back support device includes a bonnet adapted to be connected to a seat back. A pair of spaced apart flexible guide straps is connected to the bonnet and at least one inflatable support cushion is slidingly mounted on the guide straps so as to be positionable at any desired location along the guide straps to provide support for a portion of the body of a user.

Abstract: Car seat pillow having a pair of side cushions engageable with opposite sides of the child's head, a neck cushion extending between the side cushions, and tether straps for attaching the cushions to the shoulder straps of a car seat with the side cushions being postioned above the shoulder straps toward opposite sides of the seat for supporting engagement with the child's head and the neck cushion being positioned toward the back of the seat for engagement with the back of the child's neck.

Abstract: A safety head protector for use in a pickup truck cab or other vehicle with a rear window immediately behind the occupant's head. The protector is made of a foam cushion mounted on a sturdy support and covered by an outer cover. The protector is mounted onto the rear window glass by fasteners which allow vertical position adjustment. The support behind the foam cushion acts to prevent the occupant's head from breaking the rear window glass, which the foam cushion alone would not.